Children (2432KB) Wills and Succession (252KB) Title Ethics Rules (327KB), Title Greywater shall be directed to and contained within an irrigation or disposal field. <> The gray water system is possibly the citys first to be added to new construction. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section <2-6-107> of Title <27A>, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: The Department of Environmental Quality shall not require a permit for applying less than two hundred fifty (250) gallons per day of private residential gray water originating from a residence for the household gardening, composting or landscape irrigation of the resident if: SECTION 2. Mines and Mining (702KB) Title Homestead and Exemptions (27KB) Title Greywater codes still dont exist in many parts of the country. 1 0 obj Do not require a permit or fee for the safest situations; for example, single-family homes where all greywater is used for irrigation in the yard, Permit required only for more risky or complicated situations; for example, large flows, indoor reuse, or multifamily dwellings. The state plumbing code changed to allow legal reuse. Alcoholic Beverage (1,132KB) Title The options and long-term impacts to consider with expiring conservation reserve program (CRP) land. Attorneys and State Bar (29KB) Title 56. Gray water is applied in a manner that minimizes the potential for contact with people or domestic pets; 8. 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; 10. Washington statescode allows very small systems built without a permit (following performance guidelines), but all other systems have quite stringent requirements. Performance-based. This provision allows a landowner States who adopt it will need to alter it like California did for its 2013 plumbing code or risk minimal compliance fromthe public. It treated greywater like septic water, requiring a small septic-type system to dispose of it deep underground (with a tank and gravel-filled leach lines). 46. (States that use the IPC should write their own code instead of adopting the greywater chapter.). 85. The system must also be located outside of a floodway and five feet above the groundwater table. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. A graywater pond is a great way of recycling the water. this Section, Title 27A. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations (207KB) Title Census (See14, Congressional and Legislative Districts) (4KB) Title more specific details are left out of the code. Do you have questions, comments, or other concerns? Now water departments, NGOs like Water CASA, and the state environmental health department can offer advice, brochures, classes, and financial incentives to encourage safe, legal greywater reuse. (192KB) Title 3A. Greywater use within municipalities or counties complies with all applicable municipal or county ordinances enacted pursuant to Chapter 3, Article 53 NMSA 1978. Greywater was required to be collected together with blackwater and sent to the sewer or septic systems, and reusing greywater was illegal. 12. Handbook) is the only kind of water that can be truly owned without regulation of Schools (4736KB) Title Both the Oklahoma Register and the OAC are available online. 4. %eeuCNPz~IXwp;Ltegpx:Y&rEIv vxH~[.E? Neighbors are likely to be green with envy when Allen and Sallie Ahlert have a beautiful lawn and garden without paying extra for city water in the future. %PDF-1.5 A review of some of the rules on sales taxes at the state, county and municipal level for direct-to-consumer sales. Surface irrigation by greywater is only by flood or drip irrigation. Oklahoma law contains In Oklahoma, ground water is considered a private property right, and except in the case of a Sole Source Aquifer (see box), there is no consideration that surface and ground water may be connected when determining surface or ground water allocations. 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. Norman City Council enthusiastically and unanimously adopted a gray water ordinance in early 2012. This began to change in the early 1990s when drought-prone California realized this potential source of irrigation waterwas being wasted. 38. This code still needs to pass the Senate, however (fingers crossed!) Low near 40F. Banks and Trust Companies (811KB) Title I applaud their interest in water conservation and think the state should support private residential projects that cut water usage. Public Finance (1957KB) Title Title Marriage and Family (569KB) Title will help capture some of your propertys runoff. Share Fact Sheet. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. If youreworking on policy change, you must figure out how tohave a functional code that simultaneously addressesconcerns of health and safety officials. Liens (269KB) Title City home first to include gray water system, OU women's basketball notebook: Sooners focused, Emergency personnel use teamwork to assist Post, Digging out: Tornado damages home, downs power lines; minor injuries reported, Judge sides with homebuilder in lawsuit against city, Maverick's brings dive bar feel to Campus Corner, HOME & AG: Invasive species attacking garden favorite, Cleveland County Sheriff's Office identifies inmate who hanged himself, Cleveland County Detention Center inmate hangs himself, Norman man arrested in connection with murder of woman found at Lake Thunderbird, Southern Baptists oust Saddleback Church over woman pastor, Lawsuit blames jail death on medical neglect by contractor. Oklahoma City, OK location. Amusements and Sports (277KB) Title 13. An operation and maintenance manual shall be provided. 19. Nov. 1, 2012. Some states have minor regulations in terms of the amount of rainwater collecting and the means by which it is collected, but most states allow their citizens to collect rainwater freely while others even encourage it. Greywater systems shall be designed to minimize contact with humans and domestic pets. The Federal Government does not have any restrictions on rainwater harvesting. A. Florida bans outdoor greywater use but allows it for flushing toilets. Definition - Gray water. 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. For example, no pooling or runoff is a common guideline that prevents exposure to greywater, but manycodes dont specify how to meet this requirement. Jurors (69KB) Title 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. Winds NNE at 15 to 25 mph.. The gray water tank holds 500 gallons in storage. Treatment works shall be synonymous with wastewater works; and. 74. Guardian and Ward (403KB) Title x\s8OU>JWC ANq&lflCe;%,DlX htz}~87W_^W?ov_"/"+?e"|u!h7gqeYwfa]eLZRfrS;s)dV(WWMvrqOPR_1,Evwx\$?jqJ->,7LKV^7pPV%3L^ySw'YHJt The term does not include wastewater: (1) That has come in contact with toilet waste; (2) From the washing of material, including diapers, soiled with human excreta; or. 60. Waste Composting toilets are regulated under Colorado law. Take Action. 67. Guidelines outline health and safety requirements. Damages (73KB) Title 7. State Capital and Capitol Building (388KB) Title While rainwater harvesting is legal, the law says it can only be used for non-potable purposes. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. Many barriers still exist for legal greywater systems around the county, but the tendency is toward better, friendlier codes. a pond that is used to collect the runoff. 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. 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. Licensing requirements for water and wastewater system operators, as well as individual septic system installers, are found in Title 59. Weights and Measures (27KB) Title Oil and Gas (1069KB) Title 33. Environment and Natural Resources. Definitions and General Provisions (339KB) Title . Each state has laws about how grey water can be reused. (1) Install plumbing in new housing in a manner that provides the capacity to collect greywater from all allowable sources; and. If your project requiresa permit, understanding the perspective of your regulatory agency will help you work together. At the time of writing, some states regulate greywater like septic water and require a septic disposal system for it. Water supply system means a water treatment plant, water wells, and all related pipelines or conduits, pumping stations and mains and all other appurtenances and devices used for distributing drinking water to the public and, as such, shall be synonymous with waterworks. United States (53KB) Title He said black water goes straight from the toilet or kitchen sink to the traditional sewer system. High 62F. The bill was authored by Norman resident, Rep. Scott Martin. :N5Y.`J^^-=lDV`kp_+o. 110.4, Okla. Admin. 32. The direction control of the greywater shall be clearly labeled and readily accessible to the user. 22. The tax credit is 25% of the cost of installing a water conservation system not to exceed $1000 in the taxpayers Arizona residence. R18-9-711. Administrative Workers' Compensation System (574KB). Initiative and Referendum (60KB) Title % endobj Animals (141KB) Title 382 Okla. Stat. Greywater shall be directed to and contained within an irrigation or disposal field. Unfortunately, thats not the case. You're all set! Gray water is vertically separated at least five (5) feet above the groundwater table; 5. Courts (627KB) Title Revenue and Taxation (3654KB) Title Title You decide which type of alerts you want to receive. 5$|6| [8,WXOnNYxY8Kq`N=~dzi]H]t^,qvkm{MV^E9aKtk\@pz8z']Ovh~Jo#EerA|]8ZS %e5pE)wx7=w>>EaXB%+aF7 >+-An,n[.N$,z^}K0U,8Bx}ui)M^$+++he\)"-m'CU;M l+ A. 38. 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. Added by Laws 2011, c. 210, 1, eff. 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. (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. With specific allowance for rainwater to be introduced into the greywater irrigation system, it is the most advanced, yet simple code in the US. of runoff. Code 3701.344). 16. Most states require grey water to be plumbed separately from potable water, which must be labeled as nonpotable. Shannon L. Ferrell, Damian C. Adams, Michael A. Kizer, Dave M. Engle, Cody Ott, Oklahoma Diffuse Surface (Runoff) Water Law and Rules. By Well Done Oklahoma! The credit applies to the full cost of installing a water conservation system. Texas Health & Safety Code Section 341.039.Greywater Standards. 76. He is licensed with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Abstracting (See 74, State Government) (5KB) 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. a special provision for this circumstance, however. States like Arizona, which followed Californias example code, had a similar experience. It never enters the wastewater stream. These work well down south where it doesn't freeze. Mary Fallin. Oklahoma's water law separates water into three basic types: (1) diffused surface water, (2) water in definite streams, and (3) groundwater. The following are prohibited: C. Towns, cities, or counties may further limit the use of greywater described in this Section by rule or ordinance. Gray water pressure piping is clearly identified as a nonpotable water conduit; 6. Hes been an environmental steward, even before we had children.. The Water for 2060 Act initiates grants for water conservation projects, such as campaigns for harvesting rainwater. the owner of land from damming up or otherwise using the bed of a stream on his land by Martin, was signed into law today by Gov. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, there may be mistakes. Jim Frazier installed the gray water tank. Arizona law provides a tax credit for the installation of a greywater conservation system in a residence to reclaim water. Outcome based, rather than proscribing methods, this code should be THE model for all US States consideringnew codes or reconsidering old codes. Arizonas success was emulated by other states, includingNew Mexico and Wyoming. 4 0 obj Paso Robles, CA 93446, Remy Sabiani - Ownerremy@waterwisegroup.com. Gray water is not discharged to a waterway; 11. Start reusing laundry, shower, and bath water to irrigate your yard every day. 3. A constructed greywater distribution system provides for overflow into the sewer system or on-site. 27A. Roads Bridges and Ferries (1018KB) Title 80. 70. Water Wise Group, Inc. Because toilets and the kitchen sink are prohibited as sources of gray water use, separate lines must be run. Read the full version of the greywater regulation in Texas here. How Greywater moves through soil (capillary effect). Mary Fallin. Gray water shall not include wastewater from kitchen sinks, kitchen dishwashers or laundry water from the washing of material soiled with human excreta, such as diapers. 29. Additionally, a soil profile is required for projects with private septic systems. For more information on these laws, refer to the Oklahoma Pollutant Elimination 65. 50. (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 ). Find out more or to signup, click here. downstream. When it comes to water, one of Oklahoma's most critical natural resource, Doerner lawyers speak the language of developers, water utilities, users and regulators. Aquatic plants will purify the graywater and you can throw in some fish to boot. Ask DEQ! Environment and Natural Resources (1485KB) Title Securities (636KB) Title Game and Fish (533KB) Title Mortgages (107KB) Title fGurDU5%ALh)bqc-mCn6*-z"kkC9z16*kJSc=>f>#2#8u^x7x%v w r^9?,=;vj#b*c+_{SYQtvTG[ As long as it hasn't come into contact with feces, it's probably greywater. Contracts (777KB) Title 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. 37A. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, There is a newer version of the Oklahoma Statutes, Title 27A. Oklahoma. You're all set! Performance-based codes describe health and safety requirements for greywater systems. Dean A. Couch. 20. 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. That opened the door for concerned residents like the Ahlerts. The text of all Oklahoma statutes can be found on the Oklahoma State Courts Network website. Gray water use within municipalities or counties complies with all applicable municipal or county ordinances enacted pursuant to law; and. California alone had an estimated 1.7 million unpermitted systems. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Oklahoma may have more current or accurate information. The definition of what counts as grey water also varies by state. <>>> the uses allowed for domestic uses and for valid appropriations made pursuant to Title Please note that not all parts of this document are effective for Clean Water Action purposes. You can explore additional available newsletters here. Motor Vehicles (3472KB) Title 1 As a result, a landowner can collect the runoff on his or her property and use it with relatively few restrictions. Probably 40 percent of your water could be used for irrigation, Epperson said. 39. endobj 14. There is no countrywide law or standard for grey water reuse in the USA. Greywater was required to be collected together with blackwater and sent to the sewer or septic systems, and reusing greywater was illegal. Partnership (477KB) Title Jurors (69KB) Title Elections (694KB) Title natural flow of the stream in an amount equal to that which entered his land less Criminal Procedure (2212KB) Title Proposed rules are published twice per month in the Oklahoma Register. 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. Aircraft and Airports. 73. Residential greywater systems that follow the guidelines are legal without permits, fees, or inspections so long as the system produces less than 400 gallons per day. Gray water is used on the site where it is generated and does not run off the property lines; 7. In Arizona, no permit is required to use a greywater system when the flow is less than 400 gallons per day. Commercial Code (2095KB) Title For information on the soil . Read the full version of the greywater regulation in Arizona here. Find Water Law Lawyers in Oklahoma City, OK with U.S. News Lawyer Directory - powered by Best Lawyers . 49. 23. Prescriptive codes specify exactly how to build a greywater system including what materials and parts can be used. 27. Ponding or runoff is prohibited and shall be considered a nuisance. Please check official sources. The floats will cut off if the Ahlerts hit the 250-per-day limit set by law. Prisons and Reformatories (701KB) Title Husband and Wife (See 43, Marriage and Family)(8KB) Title Trademarks and Labels (93KB) Title Records (174KB) Title The overly restrictive code prevented her from teaching people how to reuse greywater properly, so she worked to change theregulations. Cities and Towns (2342KB) Title Title 74E. 2014 Oklahoma Statutes Title 27A. 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