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After a pressurized wastewater disposal system's pipe network is constructed (but before the piping is covered), the pump must be tested. To the right is an example of such a pressure test. The height of the water streams correlate to the system pressure. Each stream must also be equal in height to each other, or else the wastewater will not be evenly distributed throughout the entire area. And yes, we use potable water for the test.

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Wastewater Permit Exemptions Will Soon Become Void

On July 1, 2007 all Town Wastewater Ordinances are superseded by the Vermont Chapter 1 Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules unless the Town has been delegated authority to implement local rules.

What does this mean?

All previous wastewater/water exemptions are voided on July 1, 2007 for unimproved “pre-existing” and “existing exempt” lots. Several other exemptions for existing single-family residences on single lots will also be terminated. This means that a State Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply permit, meeting the current State Rules will be needed to develop these lots after the sunset date.

What can you do?

There is still time to permit and construct an upgrade or replacement to an existing system or a new wastewater and water supply system before the deadline and be only subject to a Town permit. The time is running short, however, and a new house permit means that the house and wastewater system must be “substantially complete” before July 1, 2007. In some cases, existing seasonal camps can be upgraded to year-round residences or bedrooms can be added to existing and/or upgraded wastewater systems under a town permit before July 1, 2007.

Call Trafton M. Crandall P. E. at Llewellyn-Howley Incorporated for more information at (802) 658-2100.

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