Septic Tank Cleaning

All persons, firms, or corporations operating any tank truck or any other device or equipment used or intended for pumping or cleaning septic tanks and transporting or disposing of human excrement, must conform with the following provisions. (7-1-25) 01. Watertight Equipment. The tank or transporting equipment must be watertight and constructed to prevent spilling or leaking while being loaded, transported, or unloaded. (7-1-25) 02. Cleanable Equipment. The tank or transporting equipment must be constructed so that every portion of the interior and exterior can be easily cleaned and maintained in a clean condition at all times while not in use. (7-1-25) 03. Disposal Methods. Disposal of septage from septic tanks must apply the following methods: (7-1-25) a. Discharge to a public sewer; (7-1-25) b. Discharge to a sewage treatment plant; or (7-1-25) c. In a location and by a method approved by the Department. (7-1-25) 04. Permit Application Contents. (7-1-25) a. All persons operating septic tank pumping equipment must: (7-1-25) i. Obtain a permit from the Director to operate such equipment; (7-1-25) ii. Renew permit annually; and (7-1-25) iii. Apply for permit renewal before March 1 of each year. (7-1-25) b. The application must be submitted on forms approved by the Director and include: (7-1-25) i. Number of tank trucks operated by owner; (3-31-22) ii. Vehicle license number of each tank truck; (3-31-22) iii. Name and address of owner or operator of equipment; (7-1-25) iv. Name and address of business, if different from Subsection 051.01.c.; (3-31-22) v. Methods of disposal to be used in all areas of operation; (3-31-22) vi. Location of all disposal sites used by applicant; and (7-1-25) vii. Complete basis of charges made for payment of the work performed. (7-1-25) 05. Permit Fee. All applications must be accompanied by payment of the fee specified in IDAPA 58.01.14, “Rules Governing Fees for Environmental Operating Permits, Licenses, and Inspection Services.” (7-1-25) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 58.01.03 – Individual/Subsurface Sewage Department of Environmental Quality Disposal & Cleaning of Septic Tanks Rules Section 996 Page 27 06. Vehicle Number Displayed. For each permit issued, a number is assigned to the owner or operator of the tank truck or trucks that must be displayed at all times on the door of the vehicle or vehicles in a legible manner. (7-1-25) 051. -- 995. (RESERVED)