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TITLE 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 222 - SUBSURFACE AREA DRIP DISPERSAL SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER D - DESIGN CRITERIA
SECTION/RULE §222.125 - Vertical Separation
Chapter Review Date 08/01/2024

The permittee must maintain the following vertical separation distances beneath the subsurface area drip dispersal system.(1) There must be at least five feet of soil over any sand or gravel strata.(2) There must be at least one foot of soil over any restrictive soil horizons.(3) There must be at least two feet of soil over any permanent or seasonal saturated zone of groundwater.(4) The executive director may impose alternate separation requirements if necessary to protect human health and the environment.

Source Note: The provisions of this §222.125 adopted to be effective July 5, 2006, 31 TexReg 5308.

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