Section 905.140  Holding Tanks

a)         General.  Holding tanks are approved for private sewage disposal only under the following circumstances:

1)         To serve a seasonal use, single family residence, such as a cabin used only on weekends, short vacations, and other similar situations.

2)         As a temporary measure while awaiting the availability of a municipal sewer extension.  This temporary condition shall not exceed 1 year in length.

3)         As a sanitary dumping station to receive the discharge from holding facilities on recreational vehicles.

4)         To receive the discharge from fixtures or drains that receive waste products such as automotive grease, oils, solvents and chemicals that are not allowed to be discharged into a private sewage disposal system.  These waste products shall be handled according to rules for the disposal of oil, gas and grease promulgated under the Environmental Protection Act, or according to 35 Ill. Adm. Code Subtitle G, or shall be taken to an oil and gas reclamation center.  Note:  Also see Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 890).)

b)         Approval.  Approval for holding tanks shall be obtained in writing from the Department or local authority prior to installation.  Such approval shall be based on compliance with this Section.

c)         Construction and Location.  Holding tanks shall be designed and constructed in compliance with Section 905.40, "Septic Tanks", except that the outlet shall be permanently sealed.  Holding tanks shall be located to comply with the requirements for "Septic Tanks or Aerobic Treatment Plants" as listed in Appendix A: Illustration D of this Part.

d)         Conversion to Conventional Private Sewage Disposal Systems.  Holding tanks installed under subsection (a)(2) of this Section shall be converted to a conventional private sewage disposal system if a municipal sewer has not been extended to serve the property within one year of the original installation.

(Source:  Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 2431, effective March 15, 1996)