System Failure
A failing system is any on-site sewage treatment system which, for any reason,
does not function as designed or as prescribed by the Johnson County Environmental
Sanitary Code as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners by Resolution 105-94
in October 1994.
Remediation of the Problem
When a commercial/industrial failing on-site system becomes known to the
Johnson County Environmental Department through the annual inspection process or via
complaint, a number of steps ensue to correct the problem. They are as follows:
- An initial visit is made to the location to assess and document the
situation and gather all pertinent information – who, what, when, where, how.
- The responsible permit holder and/or landlord is contacted, advised of the
problem, a solution is outlined, and cooperation is solicited for resolution.
- When cooperation is gained and a repair is specified, a Johnson County Environmental
Department-licensed designer or designer/installer is contacted by the applicant to
begin the system repair process.
- If the system is an on-site sewage disposal system that includes a septic tank and
lateral field or a new holding tank, major work may be necessary to correct the problem.
If this is the case the steps specified for obtaining a
soil profile analysis and ultimately a new permit will be followed. The installer
must submit a copy of the drawing of the proposed system and an application for the
permit before the permit is issued.
- If the repair is classified as a minor repair, a minor repair permit is issued,
specific conditions for the repair and its operation are made.
See fee schedule
- Final construction and final grade inspections are made regardless of the type
of repair done.
This completes the remediation of a public health and environmental problem.
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