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RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATES
TO THE ON-SITE WASTEWATER MANUAL
WHEREAS, the science and technology of wastewater treatment, dispersal, and
management is rapidly changing and advancing; and
WHEREAS, an array of wastewater technology should be available in Butte County to
mitigate site conditions in some areas of the County, such as shallow or poorly drained soil, steep
slopes, shallow watertable; and
WHEREAS, wastewater design tools are mast effectively utilized under parameters that
assure consistent application of the technology using best industry and best management
practices; and
WHEREAS, parameters for the application of wastewater technology should be changed
aver time in response to advancements in science and greater understanding of the technology
based on field experience; and
WHEREAS, Butte County Code Chapter 19, as revised, recognized that there should be
an On-Site Wastewater Manual which sets the parameters for the application and use of
wastewater technology; and
WHEREAS, Butte County Code Chapter 19, as revised, required the establishment of
the Wastewater Advisory Committee to assist in the development and future revision of the On-
Site Wastewater Manual; and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Advisory Committee was established by the Butte County
Board of Supervisors, effective June 1, 2010 and has meet monthly between June and August
2010; and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Advisory Committee has recommended certain updates to
the On-Site Wastewater Manual during this period.
NOW, THEREFORE, SE IT RESOLVED that, effective August 24, 2010, the Board
of Supervisors of the County of Butte hereby adopts the changes to the On-Site Wastewater
Manual identified in Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24t~' day of August, 2010, by the following votes:
AYES; Supervisors Kirk, Lam~6ert, and Yamaguchi
NOES: Supervisor Dolan and Chair Connelly
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
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BILL CONNELLY, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
SCOTT TANDY, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: