Minimum Setback Requirements

Minimum distance of septic tank from streams and tributaries

25'

Minimum distance of absorption field from buildings with a basement

10'

Minimum distance of septic tank from buildings with a basement

10'

Minimum distance of septic tank from buildings without a basement

10'

Minimum distance of septic tank from property lines (for areas served by private well)

10'

Minimum distance of septic tank from property lines (for areas served by public water)

10'

Minimum distance of absorption field from wells and springs

100'

Minimum distance of septic tank from surface drainage ditches

15'

Minimum distance of absorption field from buildings without a basement

5'

Minimum distance of absorption field from property lines (for areas served by public water)

5'

Minimum distance of absorption field from ponded wetlands

50'

Minimum distance of absorption field from property lines (for areas served by private water)

50'

Minimum distance of absorption field from streams and tributaries

50'

Minimum distance of septic tank from wells and springs

50'