This act shall become effective . Before being adopted, DEQ rules undergo an extensive public review process as set by statute and the Office of Administrative Rules within the Oklahoma Secretary of States office. Ponding or runoff is prohibited and shall be considered a nuisance. (Landowners captured runoff + the amount of stream water landowner may use), Shannon L. FerrellAssistant Professor, Agricultural Law, Michael A. KizerEnvironmental Economics, Soil and Water Systems, Dave M. EngleProfessor and DirectorWater Research and Extension Center. Handbook) is the only kind of water that can be truly owned without regulation of Understanding your local greywater codes is important for a few reasons. 46. 71. You decide which type of alerts you want to receive. Commercial Code (2095KB) Title Consumer Credit Code (805KB) Title 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. SECTION 2. to use an existing streambed to capture runoff in a streambed as long as they allow Please note that not all parts of this document are effective for Clean Water Action purposes. of Some clouds. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, There is a newer version of the Oklahoma Statutes, Title 27A. 10. Amusements and Sports (277KB) Title Wills and Succession (252KB) Title 6. Torts (114KB) Title Or email us non-technical questions at info@greywateraction.org, Thank you so much for contributing to Greywater Action. stream and is subject to a different set of rules than runoff. In 1935, state law created the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) and provided it authority to control, store and preserve the waters of the Grand River and its tributaries. Justices and Constables (See 12, Civil Procedure and 22, Criminal Attorneys and State Bar (29KB . Nuisances (41KB) Title Start reusing laundry, shower, and bath water to irrigate your yard every day. Read the full version of the greywater regulation in California here. Liens (269KB) Title 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. 24. Title 74E. Courts (627KB) Title Abstracting (See 74, State Government) (5KB) Homestead and Exemptions (27KB) Title Title 40. Gray water is new to Oklahoma, despite already being adopted and in use in 12 other states including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. 7. States and local jurisdictions can provide further guidance, such as how to size a system to avoid pooling and runoff, but the Animals (141KB) Title 5. 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. Oklahoma may have more current or accurate information. the owner of land from damming up or otherwise using the bed of a stream on his land United States (53KB) Title 65. Nov. 1, 2012. 26. Because of our vast water management experience, we know the most practical water rights solutions, and negotiate use and management strategies that have the greatest . Elections (694KB) Title What is Greywater? Civil Procedure (2156KB) Title Greywater was required to be collected together with blackwater and sent to the sewer or septic systems, and reusing greywater was illegal. 42. Eminent Domain (56KB) Title Gray water use is limited to 250 gallons per day by state and city law. Water well applications are required for all projects with private water systems. Wastewater treatment and disposal system; A greywater storage tank is covered to restrict access and to eliminate habitat for mosquitos or other vectors; A greywater system is sited outside of a floodway; Greywater is vertically separated at least five feet above the ground water table; Greywater pressure piping is clearly identified as a nonpotable water conduit; Greywater is used on the site where it is generated and does not run off the property lines; Greywater is applied in a manner that minimizes the potential for contact with people or domestic pets; Ponding is prohibited, application of greywater is managed to minimize standing water on the surface and to ensure that the hydraulic capacity of the soil is not exceeded; Greywater is not discharged to a watercourse; and. 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. The following are prohibited: C. Towns, cities, or counties may further limit the use of greywater described in this Section by rule or ordinance. 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. 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. 8. Gary Allison University of Tulsa, College of Law, gary-allison@utulsa.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.law.ou.edu/olr Part of the Water Law Commons Recommended Citation California adopted a new greywater regulation in January 2010. Public Health and Safety (4123KB) Title Washington statescode allows very small systems built without a permit (following performance guidelines), but all other systems have quite stringent requirements. I give credit for our lifestyle to Allens lead, Sallie Alhert said. Weve taken so much for granted in the Southern states.. Hes been an environmental steward, even before we had children.. it is approved as is. Guidelines outline health and safety requirements. 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. 74. For more information on these laws, refer to the Oklahoma Pollutant Elimination 85A. 44. Surface irrigation by greywater is only by flood or drip irrigation. Its the water that goes down the drain in bathroom sinks, showers and bathtubs, as well as the family washing machine, and is piped into a holding tank and reserved for specified limited use. Environment and Natural Resources 27A-2-6-107. Other methods which provide equivalent separation are also acceptable. Passed the House of Representatives the <8th> day of , 2011. with relatively few restrictions.2 Most commonly, this collection is accomplished in one of two ways. Greywater was required to be collected together with blackwater and sent to the sewer or septic systems, and reusing greywater was illegal. Gray water is vertically separated at least five (5) feet above the groundwater table; 5. 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. As long as it hasn't come into contact with feces, it's probably greywater. 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. 14A. will help capture some of your propertys runoff. Aircraft and Airports. B. Get free summaries of new opinions delivered to your inbox! Proposed rules are published twice per month in the Oklahoma Register. Intoxicating Liquors (635KB) Title GableGotwals. Greywater is not clean in the sense that it contains soap, hair, dirt, bacteria, food, grease and other household cleaning products, but it is clean enough to be reused. For example, no pooling or runoff, minimize contact with greywater, keep all greywater on the property where its generated, etc. Trademarks and Labels (93KB) Title State Government (4829KB) States who adopt it will need to alter it like California did for its 2013 plumbing code or risk minimal compliance fromthe public. 31. Jurors (69KB) Title Code 3701.344). National standards for indoor reuse systems are being developed. Gray water use is limited to 250 gallons per day by state and city law. by virtue of the first sentence of this section so long as he provides for the continued California alone had an estimated 1.7 million unpermitted systems. Added by Laws 2012, c. 203, 1, eff. Crimes and Punishments (1904KB) Title Rainwater harvesting is legal for both non-potable and potable uses, as long as the water system is providing drinking water to fewer than 25 people (Ohio Rev. If there are any discrepancies between the rules and fee schedules downloaded from here and those outlined by statute or in the official OAC at the Office of Administrative Rules, the statutes or official rules will prevail. Added by Laws 2012, c. 203, 1, eff. (States that use the IPC should write their own code instead of adopting the greywater chapter.). An operation and maintenance manual shall be provided. 21. the dam must allow the amount of water beyond what you are allowed to use to flow 69. 67. Common sense reuse is good policy and an option for homeowners during times of drought or water rationing. You can explore additional available newsletters here. 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. Oregon In Texas, no permit is required to use a greywater system when the flow is less than 400 gallons per day. Game and Fish (533KB) Title The overly restrictive code prevented her from teaching people how to reuse greywater properly, so she worked to change theregulations. Donate. I'm sure a drain to the pond could be concealed if need be. Gray water use within municipalities or counties complies with all applicable municipal or county ordinances enacted pursuant to law; and. Hitachi was honored for building an outdoor environmental classroom at Kennedy Elementary School. 2 0 obj My dad had a saying that one of his goals in life was to leave the world a better place than we found it, she said. Greywater is the non-sewage waste water that comes from bathroom sinks, showers, and washing machines. both runoff, and definite stream water. This means that Oklahoma. Powered by Chykuly. 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. Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. A. Dean A. Couch. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. 2 Most commonly, this collection . Greywater use for purposes other than irrigation, and. Gray water is used on the site where it is generated and does not run off the property lines; 7. Waste Composting toilets are regulated under Colorado law. 45. endobj 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. In New Mexico, no permit is required to use a greywater system when the flow is less than 250 gallons per day. 70. Definition - Gray water. . A mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. 30. (192KB) Title Husband and Wife (See 43, Marriage and Family)(8KB) Title Oklahoma's water law separates water into three basic types: (1) diffused surface water, (2) water in definite streams, and (3) groundwater. 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. and specification of a Conservation District, no approvals or permissions are needed, Damages (73KB) Title this Section, Title 27A. 64. 10A. Performance-based codes describe health and safety requirements for greywater systems. 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: 1. 60. 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. 85. fGurDU5%ALh)bqc-mCn6*-z"kkC9z16*kJSc=>f>#2#8u^x7x%v w r^9?,=;vj#b*c+_{SYQtvTG[ Eventually (in 2009), California upgraded the state code to remove some permitting barriers for irrigation systems. R18-9-711. Arizona | California | New Mexico | Texas. Oil and Gas (1069KB) Title Greywater shall be directed to and contained within an irrigation or disposal field. %eeuCNPz~IXwp;Ltegpx:Y&rEIv vxH~[.E? Arizonas success was emulated by other states, includingNew Mexico and Wyoming. Mary Fallin. Agriculture (1977KB) Title You have permission to edit this article. First, the landowner may dig a pond (sometimes called a tank) in a location that Oklahoma City, OK location. There is no countrywide law or standard for grey water reuse in the USA. Greywater shall not contain hazardous chemicals derived from activities such as cleaning car parts, washing greasy or oily rags, or disposing of waste solutions from home photo labs or similar hobbyist or home occupational activities. Title Oklahoma City, OK Oil and Gas Law, Water Law (405) 235-5500 . 34. A graywater pond is a great way of recycling the water. This began to change in the early 1990s when drought-prone California realized this potential source of irrigation water was being wasted. Jim Frazier installed the gray water tank. 83. Environment and Natural Resources. 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. State Rep. Scott Martin said today a new law will encourage the reuse of gray water in private homes. as long as the dam is not regulated under the Oklahoma Dam Safety Act. 3 0 obj Records (174KB) Title Amusements and Sports (277KB) Title 4. Both the Oklahoma Register and the OAC are available online. This began to change in the early 1990s when drought-prone California realized this potential source of irrigation waterwas being wasted. will allow the pond to collect the runoff. Contracts (777KB) Title 54. stream He is licensed with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. You're all set! its use.1As a result, a landowner can collect the runoff on his or her property and use it OKLAHOMA STATUTES. (2) Design and install a subsurface greywater system around the foundation of new housing in a way that minimizes foundation movement or cracking. Prohibitions. 27A. Greywater advocates from that time will tell you how this code, though a positive first step, was practically useless. Each of these types of water has unique characteristics, and each is handled differently under Oklahoma Law. 37A. Criminal Procedure (2212KB) Title (8) Is distributed by a surface or subsurface system that does not spray into the air. Oklahoma HB 1575passed by the House of Representatives 03/08/2011, sent to Senate, due for enactment 11/1/2011. With specific allowance for rainwater to be introduced into the greywater irrigation system, it is the most advanced, yet simple code in the US. 63. 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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). 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+ In Arizona, no permit is required to use a greywater system when the flow is less than 400 gallons per day. High 62F. Trusts and Pools (53KB) Title 27. Probably 40 percent of your water could be used for irrigation, Epperson said. 3A. Added by Laws 2011, c. 210, 1, eff. You can explore additional available newsletters here. 37. %PDF-1.5 Do you have questions, comments, or other concerns? Greywater may be released above the ground surface provided at least two (2) inches of mulch, rock, or soil, or a solid shield covers the release point. 78. Mental Health (907KB) Title This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, There is a newer version 29. 12. Builder Rod Epperson of Epperson Construction Inc. is working on the Ahlert house. Insurance (3814KB) Title 76. The options and long-term impacts to consider with expiring conservation reserve program (CRP) land. . It requires qualifying gray water systems to comply with municipal or county ordinances, minimize standing water, minimize contact with people or domestic pets, include cover for any storage tank, provide for overflow into the sewer or a wastewater treatment and disposal system and clearly identify gray water pressure piping as a non-potable water conduit. Greywater may be released above the ground surface provided at least two (2) inches of mulch, rock, or soil, or a solid shield covers the release point. If this collection method is used, and the construction was under the supervision The area may extend upstream on any watercourse to any point within six hundred (600) feet of the highest water line of the reservoir; 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, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks, kitchen dishwashers or laundry water from the washing of material soiled with human excreta, such as diapers; Indirect discharge means the introduction of pollutants to a publicly owned treatment works from a nondomestic source; Pollutant means dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, munitions, chemical wastes, biological materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt and industrial, municipal, and agribusiness waste discharged into waters of the state; Public water supply means water supplied to the public for domestic or drinking purposes; Reservoir means any reservoir, whether completed or in the process of construction, whether or not used as a water supply, and whether or not constructed by any recipient of water therefrom; Sludge means nonhazardous solid, semi-solid, or liquid residue generated by the treatment of domestic sewage or wastewater by a treatment works, or water by a water supply system, or manure, or such residue, treated or untreated, which results from industrial, nonindustrial, commercial, or agribusiness activities or industrial or manufacturing processes and which is within the jurisdiction of the Department; Small public sewage system means a nonindustrial wastewater treatment system which has an average flow of five thousand (5,000) gallons per day or less; Treatment works means any facility used for the purpose of treating or stabilizing wastes or wastewater. When a code is out of touch with reality, people ignore it and build illegal systems, with no guidance. Wholesale distributor of greywater systems. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. 2. The bill was authored by Norman resident, Rep. Scott Martin. An overview of commodity, conservation, crop insurance and disaster assistance. For example, no pooling or runoff is a common guideline that prevents exposure to greywater, but manycodes dont specify how to meet this requirement. This code still needs to pass the Senate, however (fingers crossed!) Should I Buy (or Retain) Stockers to Graze Wheat Pasture? Title 52. endobj 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. Waters and Water Rights (1554KB) Title Type 1 Reclaimed Water General Permit for greywater. The direction control of the greywater shall be clearly labeled and readily accessible to the user. (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. Your questions answered. Public Libraries (242KB) Title 25. Once water enters a streambed even a dry streambed it is defined as a definite Mines and Mining (702KB) Title Directions shall indicate the manual is to remain with the building throughout the life of the system and indicate that upon change of ownership or occupancy, the new owner or tenant shall be notified the structure contains a greywater system. A gray water storage tank is covered to restrict access and to eliminate habitat for mosquitoes or other vectors; 3. Most states require grey water to be plumbed separately from potable water, which must be labeled as nonpotable. of runoff. This means the pond now contains Debtor and Creditor (153KB) Title Your support and generosity helps us educate and empower communities to build a sustainable water culture. Counties and County Officers (2455KB) Title Wouldnt it be great if there were just one code for the whole country, so each state didnt have to reinvent the wheel around greywater law? Greywater codes still dont exist in many parts of the country. 38. At 250 gallons per day, that would equate to six loads per day of water, Norman Utilities Director Ken Komiske said. Banks and Trust Companies (811KB) Title 4. If your project requiresa permit, understanding the perspective of your regulatory agency will help you work together. Greywater use within municipalities or counties complies with all applicable municipal or county ordinances enacted pursuant to Chapter 3, Article 53 NMSA 1978. Trae Gray, University of Oklahoma College of Law, A 2015 Analysis and Update on U.S. Aircraft and Airports. Georgia allows you to carry greywater in buckets to the plants, but you cant get a permit to build a simple greywater irrigation system. 68. :N5Y.`J^^-=lDV`kp_+o. Definitions and General Provisions (339KB) Title (192KB) Title 3A. 47. Outcome based, rather than proscribing methods, this code should be THE model for all US States consideringnew codes or reconsidering old codes. Shannon L. Ferrell, Damian C. Adams, Michael A. Kizer, Dave M. Engle, Cody Ott, Oklahoma Diffuse Surface (Runoff) Water Law and Rules. (C) Eliminate habitat for mosquitoes and other vectors; (5) Uses piping clearly identified as a nonpotable water conduit, including identification through the use of purple pipe, purple tape, or similar markings; (6) Is generated without the formation of ponds or pools of greywater; (7) Does not create runoff across the property lines or onto any paved surface; and. Oklahoma may have more current or accurate information. Mortgages (107KB) Title stream has the right to use some of the streams water, but they must also allow some How Greywater moves through soil (capillary effect). For technical questions please use our forum. Implementation of Oklahoma's Water . Get free summaries of new opinions delivered to your inbox! 58. downstream. 12. To find out how greywater is regulated in your state, look at the states plumbing codes or the state environmental health department; greywater is either regulated by the plumbing code (building department) or the department of the environment. 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