OAR 340-071-0335
Cesspools and Seepage Pits


(1) A person may not construct new cesspool sewage disposal systems in Oregon.
(2) Seepage pit sewage disposal systems may be used only to serve existing sewage loads and replace existing failing seepage pit and cesspool systems on lots that are too small to accommodate a standard system or other alternative onsite system.
(3) Construction requirements.
(a) Each seepage pit must be installed in a location to facilitate future connection to a sewerage system when such facilities become available.
(b) Maximum depth of seepage pits is 35 feet below ground surface.
(c) The seepage pit depth must terminate at least 4 feet above the water table.
(4) Notwithstanding the permit duration specified in OAR 340-071-0160 (Permit Application Procedures — Construction, Installation, Alteration, and Repair Permits)(5), a permit issued under this rule may be effective for a period of less than one year from the date of issue if specified by the agent.

Source: Rule 340-071-0335 — Cesspools and Seepage Pits, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-071-0335.

340–071–0100
Definitions
340–071–0110
Purpose
340–071–0115
Technical Review Committee
340–071–0120
Jurisdiction and Policy
340–071–0130
General Standards, Prohibitions and Requirements
340–071–0135
Approval of New or Innovative Technologies, Materials, or Designs for Onsite Systems
340–071–0140
Onsite System Fees
340–071–0150
Site Evaluation Procedures
340–071–0155
Existing System Evaluation Report
340–071–0160
Permit Application Procedures — Construction, Installation, Alteration, and Repair Permits
340–071–0162
Permit Application Procedures — WPCF Permits
340–071–0165
Permit Denial Review — Construction-Installation, Repair, Alteration Permits
340–071–0170
Pre-Cover Inspections
340–071–0175
Certificate of Satisfactory Completion
340–071–0185
Decommissioning of Systems
340–071–0200
Prior Construction Permits or Approvals
340–071–0205
Authorization to Use Existing Systems
340–071–0210
Alteration of Existing Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
340–071–0215
Repair of Existing Systems
340–071–0220
Standard Subsurface Systems
340–071–0260
Alternative Systems, General
340–071–0265
Capping Fills
340–071–0275
Pressurized Distribution Systems
340–071–0280
Seepage Trench System
340–071–0285
Redundant Systems
340–071–0290
Conventional Sand Filter Systems
340–071–0295
Conventional Sand Filter Design and Construction
340–071–0302
Recirculating Gravel Filter (RGF)
340–071–0310
Steep Slope Systems
340–071–0315
Tile Dewatering System
340–071–0320
Split Waste Method
340–071–0325
Gray Water Waste Disposal Sumps
340–071–0330
Nonwater-Carried Systems
340–071–0335
Cesspools and Seepage Pits
340–071–0340
Holding Tanks
340–071–0345
Alternative Treatment Technologies (ATTs)
340–071–0360
Absorption Trenches in Saprolite
340–071–0400
Geographic Area Special Considerations.
340–071–0410
Rural Area Consideration
340–071–0415
For Cause Variances
340–071–0420
Hardship Variances
340–071–0425
Variance Officers
340–071–0430
Variance Hearings and Decisions
340–071–0435
Variance Permit Issuance, Inspections, Certificate of Satisfactory Completion
340–071–0440
Variance Appeals
340–071–0445
Variance Administrative Review
340–071–0460
Moratorium Areas
340–071–0500
Community Systems
340–071–0520
Large Systems
340–071–0600
Sewage Disposal Service Licenses
340–071–0650
Training and Certification Requirements for System Installers and Maintenance Providers
340–071–0800
Tables
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 340-071-0335’s source at or​.us