281.49 Disposal of septage in municipal sewage systems.
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281.49 Disposal of septage in municipal sewage systems.
(1)Definitions. In this section:
(b)“Licensed disposer” means a person engaged in servicing, as defined in s. 281.48
(f), under a license issued under s. 281.48
(a).
(m)“Septage” means the scum, liquid, sludge or other waste from a septic tank, soil absorption field, holding tank or privy. This term does not include the waste from a grease interceptor.
(2)Requirement to treat septage. A municipal sewage system shall accept and treat septage from a licensed disposer during the period of time commencing on November 15 and ending on April 15. The sewage system may, but is not required to, accept and treat septage at other times during the year.
(3)Exceptions.
(a)Notwithstanding sub.
(2), a municipal sewage system is not required to accept septage from a licensed disposer if:
1. Treatment of the septage would cause the sewage system to exceed its operating design capacity or to violate any applicable effluent limitations or standards, water quality standards or any other legally applicable requirements, including court orders or state or federal statutes, rules, regulations or orders;
2. The septage is not compatible with the sewage system;
3. The licensed disposer has not applied for and received approval under sub.
(5)to dispose of septage in the sewage system or the licensed disposer fails to comply with the disposal plan; or
4. The licensed disposer fails to comply with septage disposal rules promulgated by the municipal sewage system.