A new state law which goes into effect on July 1 will require county property owners to install a state Health Department approved wastewater disposal system, or septic tank, before they can be provided water for new construction.
Central Water Association Manager Glenn Goldman told supervisors that the new law would "drastically change" the way his office does business in Neshoba County.
"We have an obligation to get the word out to our community about this new law," Goldman said, noting that it affects new construction only.
He encouraged residents to contact the Health Department prior to purchasing any property for new construction that will generate wastewater.
"We go to a piece of property for the first time and see a modular home sitting there and realize there's a good possibility we cannot provide them water," he said.
Starting July 1, property owners must follow the Mississippi State Department of Health Soil and Site Evaluation/Recommendation in dealing with wastewater, said Byron Tiller, District Environmental Health supervisor, East Central Public Health District VI.
The individual septic system must be placed on the property by a licensed installer and 48 hour notification from the installer must be given to the Health Department before construction begins, he said.
An inspection and approval of the installed system must be completed before any part of the onsite system is covered with soil or any other material. Failure to do so may result in denial/termination of water service, Goldman said.
Once the system has been inspected and a $75 inspection fee has been paid, an approval form #910 will be issued.
The form must then be taken to the water association for a permanent water service connection.
