Title 124 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL Quality
Chapter 9 - PLACEMENT OF SEPTIC TANK
001 The septic tank shall be bedded with at least six (6) inches of sand or fine gravel where rock or other undesirable conditions are encountered. The tank shall be placed level. Where excavation is required the hole shall be sufficiently large to permit placement of the tank. Backfilling the excavation for all septic tanks shall be done in layers with sufficient tamping to avoid settling. Backfill material shall be free of large stones and debris.
002 A tank located in a high water table shall be properly secured or ballasted.
003 The manhole shall extend to a point within 12 inches and no closer than 6 inches of finished grade. A riser larger than the manhole extending to the surface, to a point at, or at least within 6 inches of finished grade is also recommended. A cover shall be provided for the riser.
004 The inspection pipe shall extend through the cover and be capped flush or above finished grade.
Enabling Legislation: Neb. Rev. Stat. §81-1505(8).
Legal Citation: Title 124, Ch. 9, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
1200 "N" Street, Suite 400
P.O. Box 98922
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
(402) 471-2186