DEM Offers Tips for Septic Systems Damaged By Hurricane Sandy
Was your septic system damaged by the storm? DEM recommends the following for repair.
The following is from a press release. In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is offering guidance to property owners who need to repair or replace onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) that are located in close proximity to eroding shorelines. In certain areas of the south shore, Sandy caused coastal erosion which may have undermined structures and exposed components of these systems. OWTS repair in these highly vulnerable Critical Erosion Areas, as designated by the RI Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), typically requires a permit from DEM and an assent from CRMC. DEM regulations provide the Department with discretion in approving applications for repair on lots with limiting …
