Alaska Administrative Code
Title 18 - Environmental Conservation
Chapter 72 - Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
Article 2 - Domestic Wastewater System Plan Review
18 AAC 72.255 - Stabilization ponds

Universal Citation: 18 AK Admin Code 18 AAC 72.255

Current through November 28, 2024

(a) Plans for construction of a stabilization pond must include

(1) the items required to be submitted under 18 AAC 72.245;

(2) criteria for dike design, materials, construction, and safety;

(3) methods and the location for disposal of non-piped wastewater, including truck-hauled waste and honey bucket disposal;

(4) a soils analysis and report meeting the criteria of 18 AAC 72.265;

(5) for nonpercolating stabilization ponds, a coefficient of permeability of the pond liner that does not exceed an equivalent percolation rate of 500 gallons per day per acre at a water depth of six feet; and

(6) for percolating stabilization ponds,
(A) hydrologic data and groundwater modeling demonstrating compliance with any permit issued under this chapter; and

(B) information demonstrating that the use of the stabilization pond will not interfere with existing public and private drinking water sources.

(b) To obtain an approval to operate a stabilization pond, the applicant shall submit to the department items required under 18 AAC 72.240.

Authority:AS 44.46.020

AS 46.03.010

AS 46.03.020

AS 46.03.050

AS 46.03.100

AS 46.03.110

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