§ 22-2. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Health Review Panel

The Health Review Panel was established as an appeals board. It consists of the Director of Health and the following designated administrative officers: the Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer, the Public Works Director and the Zoning Enforcement Officer. The Director of Health shall not be a voting member of the Panel. The duties of the Health Review Panel shall be as specified in §§ 22-4(d) and 22-8(c).

Minimum leaching system spread (MLSS)

The minimum leaching system spread is a method of calculating the hydraulic impact of the leaching area on the underlying soil and assessing the capability of the soil to disperse the effluent. The MLSS or equal must be calculated for all new and repair sewage disposal system proposals.

New Milford Department of Health

Also is known as the New Milford Health Department.

Soil testing

The term "soil testing," as used in this article, means deep observation pits, dug in the proposed septic area extending a minimum of seven feet below the ground surface or four feet below the bottom of the leaching system. "Soil testing" also includes percolation tests dug to the depth of the proposed leaching area. Presoaking shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the Connecticut Public Health Code.

Ord. of 9-24-2007