Prohibition of Septic System Additives

(1) It shall be a violation of 310 CMR 15.000 for any approved System Inspector, Soil Evaluator, Permitted System Installer or Septage Hauler to add, place, introduce or recommend the addition, placement or introduction of septic system additives to any system without the prior written determination of the Department that the additive has met the criteria set forth in 310 CMR 15.027(3). The Department shall maintain and publish a list of allowed septic system additives. (2) It shall be a violation of 310 CMR 15.000 for any person to add, place or introduce septic system additives to any system without the prior written determination of the Department that the additive has met the criteria set forth in 310 CMR 15.027(3). (3) The Department may allow a septic system additive when it is demonstrated to the Department's satisfaction that the additive will not: (a) harm the components of the system; (b) adversely affect the functioning of the system; or (c) adversely affect the environment. (4) A Department determination that an additive has met the criteria contained in 310 CMR 15.027 shall not constitute an endorsement or approval with respect to the effectiveness or performance of the additive. Representation by any person that such Department determination constitutes such endorsement or approval shall be a violation of 310 CMR 15.000.