1667-S AAS 4/12/93
SHB 1667 - S COMM AMD
By Committee on Ecology & Parks
ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY 000710 - 4/12/93
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that most additives do not have a positive effect on the operation of on-site systems and can contaminate ground water aquifers, render septic drainfields dysfunctional, and result in costly repairs to homeowners. It is therefore the intent of the legislature to ban the use, sale, and distribution of additives within the state unless an additive has been specifically approved by the department of health.
Sec. 2. RCW 70.118.020 and 1991 c 3 s 367 are each amended to read as follows:
As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) "Nonwater-carried sewage disposal devices" means any device that stores and treats nonwater-carried human urine and feces.
(2) "Alternative methods of effluent disposal" means systems approved by the department of health, including at least, mound systems, alternating drain fields, anaerobic filters, evapotranspiration systems, and aerobic systems.
(3) "Failure" means: (a) Effluent has been discharged on the surface of the ground prior to approved treatment; or (b) effluent has percolated to the surface of the ground; or (c) effluent has contaminated or threatens to contaminate a ground water supply.
(4) "Additive" means any commercial product intended to affect the internal performance or aesthetics of an on-site sewage disposal system.
(5) "Department" means the department of health.
(6) "On-site sewage disposal system" means any system of piping, treatment devices, or other facilities that convey, store, treat, or dispose of sewage on the property where it originates or on nearby property under the control of the user where the system is not connected to a public sewer system. For purposes of this chapter, an on-site sewage disposal system does not include indoor plumbing and associated fixtures.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 70.118 RCW to read as follows:
(1) After July 1, 1994, a person may not use, sell, or distribute an additive to on-site sewage disposal systems unless such additive has been specifically approved by the department. The department may approve an additive if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the department that the additive has a positive benefit, and no adverse effect, on the operation or performance of an on-site sewage system. Upon written request by an additive manufacturer or distributor for product evaluation, the department may charge a fee sufficient to cover the costs of evaluating the additive, including the development of standards and review procedures.
(2) The attorney general or appropriate city or county prosecuting attorney is authorized to bring an appropriate action to enjoin any violation of the prohibition on the sale or distribution of additives. (3) The department is responsible for providing written notification to major distributors and wholesalers of additives of the state-wide prohibition on additives. The notification shall be provided no later than October 1, 1993. Within thirty days of notification from the department, distributors and wholesalers shall provide the same notification to their retail customers. The department shall also provide notification to major distributors and wholesalers of additive products that have been approved."
SHB 1667 - S COMM AMD
By Committee on Ecology & Parks
ADOPTED 4/12/93
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "additives;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 70.118.020; adding a new section to chapter 70.118 RCW; and creating a new section."
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