ARM 37.98.1505. RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR SERVICES: SEWAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL

(1) To ensure sewage is safely disposed of, the residential outdoor services program shall either: (a) connect to a public sewer approved by the Montana department of environmental quality; or (b) connect to a private septic system that is approved by the local sanitarian. (2) The sewage system must be repaired or replaced whenever: (a) it fails to accept sewage at the rate of application; (b) seepage of effluent from or ponding of effluent on or around the system occurs; (c) contamination of a potable water supply or state waters is traced to the system; or (d) a mechanical failure occurs. (3) Residential outdoor services programs shall: (a) store all solid waste in containers which have lids and are corrosion-resistant, fly tight, watertight, and rodent-proof; (b) clean all solid waste containers frequently; and (c) transport or utilize a private or municipal hauler to transport the solid waste at least weekly to a landfill site approved by the department of environmental quality in a covered vehicle or covered containers.