Rules for temporary sewer treatment plants and pump stations

(a) Specifications. Where connection to a public sewer is not available, the subdivider may construct temporary treatment and disposal facilities or where gravity service to the public sewer is not possible, the subdivider may construct a temporary pump station; provided that the sewer system, including the temporary treatment plant with pertinent structures, shall be constructed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the department, or other agency having jurisdiction or other standards or requirements as may be established by the director; and provided further, that prior written approval of the director has been obtained as to the necessity for such plant or station. (b) Title. (1) The subdivider shall convey the title to the treatment plant or the pump station including the site, in fee to the city for the use of the department, except as provided herein. Acceptance of title and possession to either the plant or station reserves for the department the right to admit sewage or wastewater to either facility from other areas provided that the needs of the subdivider are met for a stipulated period as mutually agreed upon before date of conveyance. Title shall revert to the grantor or the grantor’s successors or assigns in the event the director finds the plant or the station is no longer needed. (2) In remote areas where the treatment plant or pump station serves less than 40 lots, or any area where it serves less than 10 lots, the director may require the facility to be owned and maintained as a private system at the owner’s or subdivider’s expense. )