AB885 Legislation

California State Legislature Assembly Bill (AB 885) was signed in to Law in September 2000.  The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) develops, adopts, and implements statewide regulations or standards for the permitting of OWTS. (On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems).

Email comments can be made at the State board at AB885@waterboards.ca.gov

Questions about the proposed regulations can be addressed to Todd Thompson at the State Board, (916) 341 - 5518 or tthompson@waterboards.ca.gov  (Email)


In addition, Placer County Environmental Health has sent it's comments to the State Water Resources Control Board.
Comments (.pdf) (833KB)


Also available, are copies of the Approved Legislative Code.  Available in .pdf format.


Placer County Environmental Health Conducted Several Meetings throughout the County regarding the Proposed Legislation In January, 2008.
The Meeting Presentation  Slideshow  "Proposed Statewide Septic System Regulations" is below.

Presentation ppt (Powerpoint 2003 Format) (115 KB)



Questions?

Any questions, please contact Our Land Development Section at (530) 745-2300, and/or see our Septic Care and Maintenance, Septic Do's and Dont's, and Water Well FAQ pages.