Taney county in Missouri has a few septic system regulations that vary from the state. These are a few of them.
NOTE: It's important to understand that some regulations may vary per circumstance.
Taney County Septic System Specifications
- Set back requirements are the same as the Missouri septic regulations (listed below).
- No specific tank depth requirement.
- Where top of tank is more than 18 inches below grade, manholes and inspection holes must extend to approximately 8 inches below grade. If they are extended above grade, they must be adequately sealed to prevent accidental access.
- Conventional lateral lines must be a minimum of 18 inches and no more than 30 inches below finished grade.
- No gravel requirements. However, some manufacturers, particularly poly and fiberglass tank manufactures, have very specific requirements regarding back fill materials and methods.
Source: Taney County Environmental Services
Missouri Septic System Regulations Compared To Taney County
The following covers some specifications for the state of Missouri's standard septic system regulations.
Missouri Septic Tank Info
- The sewage tank shall be placed so that it is accessible for the removal of liquids and accumulated solids.
- The sewage tank shall be placed on firm and settled soil capable of bearing the weight of the tank and its contents.
- The sewage tank must be watertight and designed and constructed to withstand all lateral earth pressures under saturated soil conditions with the tank empty.
- The sewage tank must be designed and constructed to withstand a minimum of two feet (2′) of saturated earth cover above the tank top.
- Access to the sewage tank shall be provided over both the inlet and outlet devices and to each tank compartment by means of either a removable cover or a manhole. Where the top of the tank is located more than eighteen inches (18″) below the finished grade.
Missouri Septic Tank Sizes
- 1-3 bedrooms minimum tank size = 1000 gallon tank
- 4 bedrooms minimum tank size = 1250 gallon tank
- 5 bedrooms minimum tank size = 1500 gallon tank
- 6 + bedrooms = calculated gallon tank size
Missouri Septic Tank Setbacks
- Septic tank from private well = 50 ft.
- Septic tank from public well = 300 ft.
- Septic tank from property line = 10 ft.
- Septic tank from cistern = 25 ft.
- Septic tank from spring = 50 ft.
- Septic tank from stream, lake or impoundment = 50 ft.
- Septic tank from open ditch = 25 ft.
- Septic tank from building foundation = 5 ft.
- Septic tank from basement = 15 ft.
- Septic tank from swimming pool = 15 ft.
- Septic tank from water lines under pressure = 10 ft.
- Septic tank from suction water lines = 50 ft.
Missouri Septic System Disposal Area Setbacks
- Lateral lines from private well = 100 ft.
- Lateral lines from public well = 300 ft.
- Lateral lines from property line = 10 ft.
- Lateral lines from cistern = 25 ft.
- Lateral lines from spring = 100 ft.
- Lateral lines from stream, lake or impoundment = 50 ft.
- Lateral lines from open ditch = 25 ft.
- Lateral lines from building foundation = 15 ft.
- Lateral lines from basement = 25 ft.
- Lateral lines from swimming pool = 15 ft.
- Lateral lines from water lines under pressure = 10 ft.
- Lateral lines from suction water lines = 100 ft.
The above information is sourced from MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (pdf), which you can view to find more information about the regulations that Missouri has in place.
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