Bill > H381

This bill proposes several amendments to North Carolina's on-site wastewater system regulations, focusing on defining and streamlining the approval process for advanced wastewater treatment technologies. The bill introduces a new definition for "advanced pretreatment," which refers to biological, chemical, or physical processes used in addition to or instead of a traditional septic tank, such as aeration, clarification, disinfection, and filtration. It modifies existing statutes to allow professional engineers more flexibility in designing wastewater systems, permitting them to employ advanced pretreatment technologies not yet approved in the state. The bill also establishes a more detailed process for manufacturers to obtain "innovative wastewater system" status, requiring them to provide comprehensive testing data from nationally recognized certification bodies, including a minimum of 55 influent and effluent datasets obtained over at least 26 weeks. Additionally, the bill clarifies terminology related to wastewater system construction, inspection, and permitting, and gives the Commission for Public Health the authority to adopt rules implementing these changes. The amendments aim to provide clearer guidelines for advanced wastewater treatment technologies while maintaining environmental safety standards.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H381