Vermont septic rules

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Program (Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division). Since July 1, 2007 every parcel is under the state on-site wastewater and potable water program, and DEC regional offices issue WW permits for soil-based systems under 6,500 gallons per day. Municipalities may request delegation to issue these state permits, administering them under the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules.

Commercial haulers must hold a waste transportation permit under 10 V.S.A. 6607a, and DEC states this includes septic pumping and portable toilet businesses. Permits run five years, are renewed annually with current vehicle information by May 1, and carry per-vehicle fees (for example $75 for a 3 or 4 axle non-hazardous vehicle). Applicants first obtain a Transporter ID number from DEC and apply through ANR Online.

Solid Waste Facility Certifications under the Vermont Solid Waste Rules are required for all Vermont facilities land applying septage or biosolids or storing septage outside the fence of a municipal wastewater facility. Septage that meets pollutant limits and EPA pathogen and vector attraction reduction standards may be land applied under a site-specific permit. DEC also runs a notification system for haulers using Vermont wastewater treatment facilities.

Haulers with a residual waste transporter permit must submit quarterly reports of hauling activity and pay a septage fee of $0.01 per gallon under 3 V.S.A. 2822(j)(33), due April 15, July 15, October 15 and January 15 through ANR Online. The fee applies to all septage generated in Vermont and all septage disposed of in Vermont.

Not confirmed from an official source. Ask the state program linked above, or your county health department.

Vermont Environmental Protection Rules Chapter 1 (Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules); Vermont Solid Waste Management Rules; 10 V.S.A. 6607a; 3 V.S.A. 2822(j)(33)