Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 167 - Pollution Control Agency
Chapter 7081 - MIDSIZED SUBSURFACE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Part 7081.0290 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

A. New and existing systems must be maintained according to part 7080.2450 except as modified in this part.

B. All external grease interceptors must be routinely inspected to determine the volume of grease present. All external grease interceptors must be properly maintained to prevent clogging of downstream piping and system components.

C. For all systems constructed after February 4, 2008, the designer must complete an operation and maintenance manual and the manual must be submitted to the local unit of government before system operation. The manual shall include a copy of the plans and specifications, as-built drawings of the system, and information to properly operate the system.

D. All new systems shall be operated under a local operating permit submitted and approved with the design.

E. All groundwater shall be monitored in accordance with part 7081.0210, subpart 4.

F. Any operational noncompliance must be immediately corrected and reported by the owner or service provider to the local unit of government.