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LC 1292

Revise septic system laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 1292 - Revise Septic System Laws OverviewBill Number: LC 1292 Title: Revise Septic System Laws Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process Introduced: November 12, 2024 Purpose and In

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Bill Summary · LC 1292

LC 1292 - Revise Septic System Laws

Overview

Bill Number: LC 1292
Title: Revise Septic System Laws
Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process
Introduced: November 12, 2024

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to update and strengthen regulations around the installation, maintenance, and inspection of septic systems in the state. The primary goals are to protect public health and the environment by ensuring proper septic system function and preventing groundwater contamination from failing or inadequate systems.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all septic systems to be inspected every 3 years by a certified professional, with results reported to the state environmental agency
  • Mandates the replacement of any septic system more than 25 years old or that fails inspection, with a deadline of 5 years for compliance
  • Establishes minimum design and construction standards for new septic systems, including requirements for water-saving fixtures and advanced treatment technologies
  • Prohibits the installation of traditional septic systems in areas with high groundwater tables or other environmental risks, instead requiring advanced treatment systems
  • Creates a state-funded grant program to assist low-income homeowners with the costs of septic system repairs or replacements

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would impact all homeowners and businesses with septic systems, as well as septic system installers, inspectors, and pumping/maintenance companies. The new inspection and replacement requirements could result in significant costs for some property owners, though the grant program is intended to provide financial assistance. Environmental groups and public health advocates support the bill as a way to protect water quality, while some industry groups have raised concerns about the compliance burden and costs.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill was introduced in the state legislature in November 2024 but did not advance past the initial drafting stage. It is considered a "draft" that died in the legislative process without being formally introduced or voted on. The bill may be reintroduced in a future legislative session, but its current status is inactive.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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