News Release - 07/09/14

September 19, 2007

Facts Enable Public to Compare Septic Flow Proposal to Other States

Hayden, Idaho - A Panhandle Health District proposal to increase septic flow standards in the five northern counties has generated confusion over how the proposed change would compare to septic standards in other states.

The table below shows standards now required in other states and the proposed standards for the five northern counties.

For information, call Dick Martindale at 415-5212.

State Septic Design Flow Comparision in Gallons Per Day Per Bedroom

STATES\BDRMS	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Arizona *	150-300	300-450	450-600	600-750	750-900	900-1050	1050-1200	1200-1350
Arkansas	150	270	370	450	500	550	600	650
Colorado	150	300	450	600	750	900	1050	1200
Connecticut	150	300	450	600	750	900	1050	1200
Dakota North	150	300	450	600	750	900	1050	1200
Dakota South	262.5	360	360	480	600	720	840	960
Idaho	150	200	250	300	350	400	450	500
Illinois	200	400	600	800	1000	1200	1400	1600
Montana	125	225	300	350	400	450	500	550
New Jersey	350	500	650	800	950	1100	1250	1400
New Mexico	150	300	375	450	525	600	675	750
North Carolina	240	240	360	480	600	720	840	960
Oregon	300	300	375	450	525	600	675	750
Pennsylvania	400	400	400	500	600	700	800	900
Utah	150	300	450	600	750	900	1050	1200
Washington	240	240	360	480	600	720	840	960
Wyoming	150	300	450	600	750	900	1050	1200

PHD Draft 8-26-07	400	400	400	500	600	650	700	750

* Variable based on number of plumbing fixtures

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