15 Miss. Code. R. 18-77-5.1.3 - Location
1. Septic tanks shall not be located in
depressed areas where surface water will accumulate. This water may enter the
septic tank causing it to flood.
2.
The area over the septic tank shall not be used for vehicular traffic or
vehicular parking.
3. The septic
tank must be installed according to the following minimum distances:
a. foundation five (5) feet
b. property lines ten (10) feet
c. potable water supplies and all private
wells fifty (50) feet
4.
Septic tanks shall not be located under dwellings or other
structures.
5. Where all or part of
the Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System is proposed to be installed
on property other than the owner's, an easement in perpetuity shall be legally
recorded in the proper county. The easement shall be of sufficient area to
permit access, construction and maintenance of the Individual On-site
Wastewater Disposal System.
6.
Easements or right-of-way areas for utilities, surface or subsurface drainage,
roads, streets, ponds or lakes shall not be used as available space for
location of Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems.
Notes
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