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Taney County Missouri Septic System Regulations

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.

Related:

Types of Septic Systems

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