by Martin, was signed into law today by Gov. House Bill 711, passed in 2005, related to water: Shallnot require a permit for applying less than two hundred fifty gallons per day of private residential greywater originating from a residence for the residents household gardening, composting or landscape irrigation if: Read the full version of the greywater regulation in New Mexico here. Mary Fallin. Census (See14, Congressional and Legislative Districts) (4KB) Title Refer to cover page for more detail. For information on the soil . Professions and Occupations (3332KB) Title 252:740 Implementation of Oklahomas Water Quality Standards, Department of Environmental Quality707 N Robinson 74. Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards (Chapter 45) (pdf) (4.85 MB) (Effective October 9, 2020) State regulation establishing water quality standards for surface waters of the State. Trae Gray, University of Oklahoma College of Law, A 2015 Analysis and Update on U.S. I'm sure a drain to the pond could be concealed if need be. Public Buildings and Public Works (242KB) Title What is Greywater? 15. As long as it hasn't come into contact with feces, it's probably greywater. Physical classifications of water Most of Oklahoma's statutes on water rights and use administration are keyed to one of four physical Corporations (1704KB) Title 10A. 78. :N5Y.`J^^-=lDV`kp_+o. Both the Oklahoma Register and the OAC are available online. 41. The credit applies to the full cost of installing a water conservation system. Exemption from construction permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any greywater system to be installed in a manner that violates other provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the Enforcing Agency. Extract from the updated California Plumbing Code (Title 24, part 5, Chapter 16A, Part 1). Low near 40F. 30. Schools (4736KB) Title Please check official sources. For example, no pooling or runoff, minimize contact with greywater, keep all greywater on the property where its generated, etc. "Gray water" means untreated household wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste and includes wastewater from bathtubs, showers, washbasins, clothes washing machines and laundry tubs and untreated municipal wastewater limited to wastewater captured from municipal splash pads and water used by fire departments for cleaning equipment and vehicles. These work well down south where it doesn't freeze. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, There is a newer version of the Oklahoma Statutes, Title 27A. Title Courts (627KB) Title Title How Greywater moves through soil (capillary effect). Blind Persons (31KB) Title . Mary Fallin. 80. Husband and Wife (See 43, Marriage and Family)(8KB) Title Soldiers and Sailors (315KB) Title (192KB) Title 3A. Allen and I believe we have an obligation to future generations to conserve those resources.. Common sense reuse is good policy and an option for homeowners during times of drought or water rationing. Nov. 1, 2012. Nov. 1, 2012. 24. fGurDU5%ALh)bqc-mCn6*-z"kkC9z16*kJSc=>f>#2#8u^x7x%v w r^9?,=;vj#b*c+_{SYQtvTG[ Code is statewide with a mechanism in place to educate local regulators. High 62F. 53. Greywater was required to be collected together with blackwater and sent to the sewer or septic systems, and reusing greywater was illegal. Systems that meet the requirements are legal; those that dont arenot. 70. Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, Department of Environmental QualityP.O.Box 1677Oklahoma City, OK, 73101-1677, Environmental & Public Health Information, Assistance for Citizens, Communities, and Local Governments, Environmental Complaints Permits & Certifications, Environmental Complaints & Local Services, Office of Business and Regulatory Affairs. OKLAHOMA STATUTES. Counties and County Officers (2455KB) Title Commercial Code (2095KB) Title Gray water is used on the site where it is generated and does not run off the property lines; 7. Performance-based codes describe health and safety requirements for greywater systems. By NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2-6-108 of Title 27A, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: . both runoff, and definite stream water. Wills and Succession (252KB) Title In Texas, no permit is required to use a greywater system when the flow is less than 400 gallons per day. California alone had an estimated 1.7 million unpermitted systems. Diffuse surface water (or "runoff" as it is referred to in the Oklahoma Water Law Handbook) is the only kind of water that can be truly owned without regulation of its use. 5. (c) The commission may not require a permit for the domestic use of less than 400 gallons of greywater each day if the greywater: (1) Originates from a private residence; (2) Is used by the occupants of that residence for gardening, composting, or landscaping at the residence; (3) Is collected using a system that overflows into a sewage collection or on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system; (A) Are clearly labeled as nonpotable water; (B) Restrict access, especially to children; and. Attorneys and State Bar (29KB . 24-Hour Emergency Response & Environmental Complaints Hotline. (Text on this page is an excerpt from The Water Wise Home: How to Conserve, Capture, and Reuse Water in Your Home and Landscape,by Laura Allen ). 17. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Gray water is vertically separated at least five (5) feet above the groundwater table; 5. Your support and generosity helps us educate and empower communities to build a sustainable water culture. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. Amusements and Sports (277KB) Title 4. That means an extra set of lines, the cost of extra plumbing and the expense of the storage tank, but over time, savings on the water bill should make the investment worthwhile. Diffuse surface water (or runoff as it is referred to in the Oklahoma Water Law Additionally, a soil profile is required for projects with private septic systems. Oklahoma law contains 61. 29. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. 9. 64. The state plumbing code changed to allow legal reuse. Find out more or to signup, click here. States like Arizona, which followed Californias example code, had a similar experience. Donate. Gray water is defined in the bill as untreated household wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste or water from a kitchen sink. 43A. If youreworking on policy change, you must figure out how tohave a functional code that simultaneously addressesconcerns of health and safety officials. Amusements and Sports (277KB) Title Poor Persons (959KB) Title As a convenience, DEQ makes its rules and fee schedules available online; however, please be aware that the rules and fee schedules downloaded from here are unofficial. 49. NSF International recently released water quality guidelines as part of their standard for nonpotable indoor reuse (toilet flushing). Greywater use for purposes other than irrigation, and. The definition of gray water in subsection A of this section shall apply only in municipalities enacting ordinances regulating the use of gray water within the limits of their municipal boundaries. Aircraft and Airports. Congressional and Legislative Districts (4423KB) Title the dam must allow the amount of water beyond what you are allowed to use to flow 11. It creates a permit exemption for gray water systems that use less than 250 gallons of gray water per day for gardening, composting or landscape maintenance. Guidelines outline health and safety requirements. other forms of water to flow down the stream. 44. This began to change in the early 1990s when drought-prone California realized this potential source of irrigation water was being wasted. Paso Robles, CA 93446, Remy Sabiani - [email protected]. 67. Litigation - Environmental, Oil and Gas Law, Water Law (405) 235-5500 phone. Licensing requirements for water and wastewater system operators, as well as individual septic system installers, are found in Title 59. 62. It is a bigger house and we do have five kids, but we hope to keep the impact on our environment as minimal as we can, Sallie Ahlert said. In his professional life, Allen Ahlert is the director of Manufacturing Engineering at Hitachi and accepted the Norman Chamber of Commerce Greenovation award for large businesses on Hitachis behalf last week. Inebriates (See 63, Public Health and Safety)(5KB) Title Probably 40 percent of your water could be used for irrigation, Epperson said. The installation, change, alteration or repair of the system does not include a potable water connection or a pump and does not affect other building, plumbing, electrical or mechanical components including structural features, egress, fire-life safety, sanitation, potable water supply piping or accessibility. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, there may be mistakes. . Greywater shall be directed to and contained within an irrigation or disposal field. If your project requiresa permit, understanding the perspective of your regulatory agency will help you work together. More and more states in the Southern part of the United States are putting in place greywater friendly legislation, and you should always check with your local enforcing agency before installing a greywater system as certain restrictions may apply. Rules and Regulations - Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Rules and Regulations Most of DEQ's functions are set by Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes. Please note that not all parts of this document are effective for Clean Water Action purposes. Jurors (69KB) Title 84. Proposed rules are published twice per month in the Oklahoma Register. Administrative Workers' Compensation System (574KB). endobj 69. 4. Added by Laws 2011, c. 210, 1, eff. Breaking news, severe weather alerts, AMBER alerts, sports scores from The Norman Transcript are available as text messages right to your phone or mobile device. The following are prohibited: C. Towns, cities, or counties may further limit the use of greywater described in this Section by rule or ordinance. Water Wise Group, Inc. Oklahoma ground water law, passed in 1972, allows landowners or lessees to obtain a permit . 2. Title A Type 1 Reclaimed Water General Permit allows private residential direct reuse of greywater for a flow of less than 400 gallons per day if all the following conditions are met: B. Prescriptive codes specify exactly how to build a greywater system including what materials and parts can be used. The greywater system may include a means of filtration to reduce plugging and extend system lifetime; Any greywater storage tank is covered to restrict access and to eliminate habitat for mosquitoes or other vectors; The greywater system is sited outside of a floodway; The greywater system is operated to maintain a minimum vertical separation distance of at least five feet from the point of greywater application to the top of the seasonally high groundwater table; For residences using an on-site wastewater treatment facility for black water treatment and disposal, the use of a greywater system does not change the design, capacity, or reserve area requirements for the on-site wastewater treatment facility at the residence, and ensures that the facility can handle the combined black water and greywater flow if the greywater system fails or is not fully used; Any pressure piping used in a greywater system that may be susceptible to cross connection with a potable water system clearly indicates that the piping does not carry potable water; Greywater applied by surface irrigation does not contain water used to wash diapers or similarly soiled or infectious garments unless the greywater is disinfected before irrigation; and. Prisons and Reformatories (701KB) Title Gray water is not treated. Because toilets and the kitchen sink are prohibited as sources of gray water use, separate lines must be run. In 1998 greywater pioneer Val Little, director of Water Conservation Alliance of Southern Arizona (Water CASA), conducted a survey in southern Arizona and found that 13 percent of residents used greywater, all illegally. Winds NNE at 15 to 25 mph.. Oklahoma may have more current or accurate information. Unfortunately, this UPC code isnt very good. endobj Railroads (254KB) Title Instead of stating No pooling or runoff allowed, they may estimate greywater production based on number of bedrooms in the house and sizethe irrigation area based on soil type. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Well Done Oklahoma! 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes.. 83. All images and information by Greywater Action are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Mortgages (107KB) Title Florida bans outdoor greywater use but allows it for flushing toilets. Consumer Credit Code (805KB) Title Or, contact your local building department, environmental health department, water district, or environmental groups, though they may not be up-to-date on the code if a recent change has taken place. Hes been an environmental steward, even before we had children.. Administrative procedures for enforcement and rulemaking are found in Title 75. Water used to wash diapers or similarly soiled or infectious garments shall not be used and shall be diverted to the building sewer. Other methods which provide equivalent separation are also acceptable. and specification of a Conservation District, no approvals or permissions are needed, 3. 33. The process, as well as objectives and qualifications for species to be part of the Endangered Species Act. Initiative and Referendum (60KB) Title This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, There is a newer version Trademarks and Labels (93KB) Title Nov. 1, 2011 . While rainwater harvesting is legal, the law says it can only be used for non-potable purposes. Arizonas success was emulated by other states, includingNew Mexico and Wyoming. States and local jurisdictions can provide further guidance, such as how to size a system to avoid pooling and runoff, but the For more information on these laws, refer to the Oklahoma Pollutant Elimination A constructed gray water distribution system provides for overflow into the sewer system or on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system; A gray water storage tank is covered to restrict access and to eliminate habitat for mosquitoes or other vectors; A gray water system is sited outside of a floodway; Gray water is vertically separated at least five (5) feet above the groundwater table; Gray water pressure piping is clearly identified as a nonpotable water conduit; Gray water is used on the site where it is generated and does not run off the property lines; Gray water is applied in a manner that minimizes the potential for contact with people or domestic pets; Ponding is prohibited, application of gray water is managed to minimize standing water on the surface and to ensure that the hydraulic capacity of the soil is not exceeded; Gray water is not discharged to a waterway; Gray water use within municipalities or counties complies with all applicable municipal or county ordinances enacted pursuant to law; and. 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