§ 767-7. Alternative, innovative and shared systems.

A. 

The use of an alternative and innovative system technology will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis as determined by the health agent and approved by the BOH as necessary.

B. 

For alternative, innovative, or shared systems, the BOH may establish any special conditions necessary to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety and the environment, and to ensure appropriate evaluation and testing. Such conditions may include, without limitation, specification of site effluent characteristics; flow limitations; monitoring; testing; and reporting requirements; a requirement that a certified operator operate the system; or financial assurance mechanisms. The BOH may also specify changes or modifications of requirements otherwise applicable to conventional systems that are appropriate for use of the alternative, innovative, or shared systems. Alternative systems are not allowed to be utilized for new construction as a means of increasing development density although they may be required in order to provide enhanced environmental protection.

C. 

Except for upgrades for "failed" systems, construction or use of shared systems are prohibited until, in the opinion of the BOH, sufficient financial and management safeguards are available to assure the protection of the public health, safety, and the environment in the Town of Plainville. Shared systems shall not be allowed as a means to increase development density for new construction. If a shared system is proposed, the applicant shall provide sufficient information to prove to the Board that the underlying soil and groundwater conditions on each individual lot are sufficient to contain a sewage disposal system in compliance with these regulations. A shared system shall only be allowed if it can be proved that it provides a clear benefit over the alternative individual systems.