Call for Public Comment on Proposed Wastewater Rule Changes
Notice Tags
Health
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
October 7, 2025 02:30 PM
Event End Date & Time
November 11, 2025 02:30 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
11/11/25 02:30 PM
Description/Agenda
TriCounty Health Department is accepting feedback on proposed wastewater rule changes. Public comments should be submitted to publiccomment@tricountyhealthut.gov. The proposed rule changes can be found in the attachments portion of this notice.
Synopsis of proposed changes:
- Contractors will be required to register with TriCounty Health Department so that training in wastewater disposal and treatment can be verified.
- Trained contractors will be allowed to evaluate sites for wastewater disposal without waiting for TriCounty Health Department to verify the work.
- Contractors will be required to notify TriCounty Health Department when evaluating proposed sites and when installing onsite wastewater systems.
- Registrations can be revoked for non-compliance with local and state rules.
- A grievance process will be added if registration is denied or revoked.
- These proposed changes would not alter siting, design, and installation requirements, but would enable contractors to expedite the process.
- Corrects some grammatical and spelling errors.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Raima Colledge at 435-247-1173 for special accommodations.