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On-Site
Sewage
Sanitation
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ON-SITE SEWAGE
Chapter 701.025-701.059
RSMo, which regulates the disposal of sewage, was passed into law in
1995. Under chapter 701 owners of all buildings where people live, work
or otherwise congregate are required to provide a means of sanitary
disposal of all sewage generated in such building. On residential lots
smaller than three acres and on all commercial lots the owners are required
to obtain a construction permit and follow all rules and regulations
regarding the minimum construction standards for the sewer system. Residential
lots larger than three acres that are adjacent to the Lake of the Ozarks
are also required to obtain a construction permit. In July of 1997 the
Missouri Department of Health and Social Services delegated this governing
authority to the Morgan County Health Center and other local public
health associations. The Environmental Health Specialists at MCHC are
responsible for implementing the rules and regulations set forth by
MO DOH as well as investigating sewage complaints in Morgan County.
Applications packets for construction permits are kept in the office
and include a partial list of Missouri registered installers in the
tri-county area as well as a statewide list of Missouri Soil Scientists
and Professional Engineers. Copies of the On-Site sewage Rules and Regulations
booklets may also be obtained for a reproduction fee of $3.00. If you
would like to register a complaint about a sewage system that is creating
a health hazard please come to the office to fill out the necessary
forms.
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SANITATION
Selling and distributing
food or beverage within Morgan County is regulated by the Morgan County
Health Department in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Health
and Senior Services. This includes activities from fixed locations,
mobile, or temporary events. Licensed daycares and lodging facilities
are also included.
High priority food service operations are inspected at least twice a
year. Medium priority operations are inspected every 9 months. Low priority
operations are inspected every 12 months. Inspection results are shown
as critical and non-critical violations. One or more critical violations(s)
require a re-inspection. Then a non-critical violation equals one critical
violation. After two inspections, a violation notice is mailed to owner/manager
via certified mail. Inspections are posted, via Sunshine Law, in tow
local newspapers. Valid complaints and violations notices are also posted.
The well and sewage system of each facility, which is not on a public
water system, is tested and inspected by the Environmental Public Health
Specialist once a year.
All environmental complaints are documented and investigated. Different
complaint topics may be animal control, nuisance control, water testing,
insect control, food safety or other environmental issues.
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