§ 44-242. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Cesspool means a covered excavation which receives the discharge of raw domestic sewage or other organic wastes and is designed to retain the organic matter and solids, but permit the liquids to seep through the bottom and sides.

    Director means the person designated by the city manager or by contract to enforce and administer this article.

    On-site sewage facility (OSSF) means one or more systems of treatment devices and disposal facilities that:

    (1)

    Produce not more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day; and

    (2)

    Are used only for disposal of sewage produced on a site on which any part of the system is located.

    Septic tank means a watertight, covered receptacle designed and constructed to:

    (1)

    Receive the discharge of sewage from a building sewer;

    (2)

    Separate solids from the liquid;

    (3)

    Digest organic matter under anaerobic conditions;

    (4)

    Store digested solids through a period of detention; and

    (5)

    Allow the clarified liquids to discharge for final disposal.

    Sewage means any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution, including liquids containing chemicals in solution, domestic wastewater and laundry wastes.

(Code 1982, § 14-61; Ord. No. 87-7, § 1, 3-2-1987)