Indiana § 16-19-3-27 Department study of septic system technologies; development of plans
and specifications; rules

Indiana Statutes

§ 16-19-3-27 — Department study of septic system technologies; development of plans and specifications; rules

Indiana § 16-19-3-27

Title 16HEALTH

Art. 19STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Ch. 3Powers and Duties of State Department of Health and

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Ind. Code § 16-19-3-27 (2026).

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(a)The state department shall:

(1)study the use of:

(A)recirculation media filters;

(B)aeration treatment units;

(C)drip irrigation;

(D)gravelless trenches; and

(E)new technologies; for residential onsite sewage systems that will cause systems to perform satisfactorily as alternatives to currently operating systems that do not perform satisfactorily because of soil characteristics, lot sizes, topographical conditions, or high water tables; and

(2)take all actions necessary to develop plans and specifications for use of the technologies listed in subdivision (1) in residential onsite sewage systems.

(b)The executive board shall adopt reasonable rules under IC 4-22-2 to:

(1)promulgate the plans and specifications developed under subsection (a); and

(2)allow for the issuance of ope

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(a) The state department shall:
(1) study the use of:
(A) recirculation media filters;
(B) aeration treatment units;
(C) drip irrigation;
(D) gravelless trenches; and
(E) new technologies;
for residential onsite sewage systems that will cause systems to
perform satisfactorily as alternatives to currently operating
systems that do not perform satisfactorily because of soil
characteristics, lot sizes, topographical conditions, or high water
tables; and
(2) take all actions necessary to develop plans and specifications
for use of the technologies listed in subdivision (1) in residential
onsite sewage systems.
(b) The executive board shall adopt reasonable rules under IC 4-22-2 to:
(1) promulgate the plans and specifications developed under
subsection (a); and
(2) allow for the issuance of operating permits for:
(A) residential onsite sewage systems that are installed in
compliance with the plans and specifications promulgated
under subdivision (1); and
(B) onsite residential sewage discharging disposal systems in a
county that complies with IC 13-18-12-9.