A gray water storage tank is covered to restrict access and to eliminate habitat for mosquitoes or other vectors; 3. A gray water storage system which complies with the provisions of this section may allow for rainwater to be introduced into the system. Environment and Natural Resources (1485KB) Title For more information on these laws, refer to the Oklahoma Pollutant Elimination Oklahoma Law Review Volume 64 | Number 4 Symposium: Oklahoma's 21st Century Water Challenges 2012 Oklahoma Water Rights: What Good Are They? Norman City Council enthusiastically and unanimously adopted a gray water ordinance in early 2012. States who adopt it will need to alter it like California did for its 2013 plumbing code or risk minimal compliance fromthe public. stream has the right to use some of the streams water, but they must also allow some Census (See14, Congressional and Legislative Districts) (4KB) Title The following are prohibited: C. Towns, cities, or counties may further limit the use of greywater described in this Section by rule or ordinance. (1) Install plumbing in new housing in a manner that provides the capacity to collect greywater from all allowable sources; and. Weights and Measures (27KB) Title 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, There is a newer version endobj Title other forms of water to flow down the stream. The owner of land crossed by a definite Many barriers still exist for legal greywater systems around the county, but the tendency is toward better, friendlier codes. Code is statewide with a mechanism in place to educate local regulators. Public Finance (1957KB) Title Greywater was required to be collected together with blackwater and sent to the sewer or septic systems, and reusing greywater was illegal. 25. Gray water lines take water from a shower or bathroom vanity, for example, to a special tank installed in the home. Children and Juvenile Code (1553KB) B. 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. 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+ the uses allowed for domestic uses and for valid appropriations made pursuant to Title 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. Definition - Gray water. Common Carriers (179KB) Title Refer to cover page for more detail. In his professional life, Allen Ahlert is the director of Manufacturing Engineering at Hitachi and accepted the Norman Chamber of Commerce Greenovation award for large businesses on Hitachis behalf last week. If your project requiresa permit, understanding the perspective of your regulatory agency will help you work together. 59. 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. Motor Vehicles (3472KB) Title Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Game and Fish (533KB) Title 42. (2) Design and install a subsurface greywater system around the foundation of new housing in a way that minimizes foundation movement or cracking. 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. fGurDU5%ALh)bqc-mCn6*-z"kkC9z16*kJSc=>f>#2#8u^x7x%v w r^9?,=;vj#b*c+_{SYQtvTG[ 10A. The overly restrictive code prevented her from teaching people how to reuse greywater properly, so she worked to change theregulations. 34. Get free summaries of new opinions delivered to your inbox! 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. 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At 250 gallons per day, that would equate to six. System Act (27A Okla. Stat. Mental Health (907KB) Title 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. A constructed greywater distribution system provides for overflow into the sewer system or on-site. 1. Aquatic plants will purify the graywater and you can throw in some fish to boot. 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 11. Prisons and Reformatories (701KB) Title Breaking news, severe weather alerts, AMBER alerts, sports scores from The Norman Transcript are available as text messages right to your phone or mobile device. Mary Fallin. Roads Bridges and Ferries (1018KB) Title Code, title 252, chapter 606. 80. Greywater use within municipalities or counties complies with all applicable municipal or county ordinances enacted pursuant to Chapter 3, Article 53 NMSA 1978. 67. For information on the soil . 4See 60 Okla. Stat. 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. Ask DEQ! A graywater pond is a great way of recycling the water. You can explore additional available newsletters here. While gray water is a form of reuse, the term reuse is normally meant to describe wastewater that has been treated at the water reclamation plant and is being reused for another purpose. Ponding or runoff is prohibited and shall be considered a nuisance. That opened the door for concerned residents like the Ahlerts. Gray water use within municipalities or counties complies with all applicable municipal or county ordinances enacted pursuant to law; and. 252:740 Implementation of Oklahomas Water Quality Standards, Department of Environmental Quality707 N Robinson 70. You can explore additional available newsletters here. The greywater shall be contained on the site where it is generated. High 62F. Courts (627KB) Title %PDF-1.5 37. 382 Okla. Stat. Gray water use is limited to 250 gallons per day by state and city law. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, There is a newer version of the Oklahoma Statutes, Title 27A. 29. 85. California alone had an estimated 1.7 million unpermitted systems. The Federal Government does not have any restrictions on rainwater harvesting. 27. Unfortunately, thats not the case. 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. Landlord and Tenant (170KB) Title Marriage and Family (569KB) Title 12A. Rainwater harvesting is legal. An overview of commodity, conservation, crop insurance and disaster assistance. endobj 71. Water Wise Group, Inc. Inebriates (See 63, Public Health and Safety)(5KB) Title Sales Tax Rules for Farmers Markets and On-Farm Sales: The Exemption Ends at the Farm Gate, What You Need to Know About the Endangered Species Act, Options for Expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Land, Overview of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. OKLAHOMA STATUTES. Blind Persons (31KB) Title 56. NSF 350: Onsite Residential and Commercial Water ReuseTreatment Systems is, according to NSF, a revolutionary standard that sets clear, rigid, yet realistic guidelines for water reuse treatment systems. By meeting these testing requirements and receiving certification, companies (who can afford the expensive certification) should find it easier to gain permits, a positive step for indoor reuse and large-scale commercial greywater systems. Or, contact your local building department, environmental health department, water district, or environmental groups, though they may not be up-to-date on the code if a recent change has taken place. 6. (Image courtesy U.S. Geological Survey) Diffused Surface Water 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. Criminal Procedure (2212KB) Title 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. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, there may be mistakes. Oklahoma HB 1575passed by the House of Representatives 03/08/2011, sent to Senate, due for enactment 11/1/2011. Dishwashers and the kitchen sink are not allowed as a gray water source because of the food and bacteria. Congressional and Legislative Districts (4423KB) Title (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. Trademarks and Labels (93KB) Title More and more states in the Southern part of the United States are putting in place greywater friendly legislation, and you should always check with your local enforcing agency before installing a. system as certain restrictions may apply. For purposes of this section, "gray water" shall be deferred as provided for in Section 2-6-107 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes. Disposal system means pipelines or conduits, pumping stations and force mains and all other devices, construction, appurtenances and facilities used for collecting, conducting or disposing of wastewater, including treatment systems; Drainage basin means all of the water collection area adjacent to the highest water line of a reservoir which may be considered by the Department to be necessary to protect adequately the waters of the reservoir. He is licensed with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Alcoholic Beverage (1,132KB) Title Oklahoma. 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. Guardian and Ward (403KB) Title . People interested in irrigating with greywater still had to build illegal systems. 14A. Banks and Trust Companies (811KB) Title 82. Arizona | California | New Mexico | Texas. Damages (73KB) Title Exemption from construction permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any greywater system to be installed in a manner that violates other provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the Enforcing Agency. Water well applications are required for all projects with private water systems. This provision allows a landowner 7. Each of these types of water has unique characteristics, and each is handled differently under Oklahoma Law. of runoff. the dam must allow the amount of water beyond what you are allowed to use to flow Gray water shall not include wastewater from kitchen sinks, kitchen dishwashers or laundry water from the washing of material soiled with human excreta, such as diapers. 9. 52. Crimes and Punishments (1904KB) Title 13. Conveyances (158KB) Title Gray water is not treated. Consumer Credit Code (805KB) Title 79. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations (207KB) Title State Rep. Scott Martin said today a new law will encourage the reuse of "gray water" in private homes. Partnership (477KB) Title Public Buildings and Public Works (242KB) Title more specific details are left out of the code. Unfortunately, this UPC code isnt very good. 49. Other methods which provide equivalent separation are also acceptable. (3) From sinks used for food preparation or disposal. Section 312 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) sets out the principal framework for regulating sewage discharges from vessels into the U.S. navigable waters and is implemented jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Coast Guard. of 32. In our lifetime, were going to use resources. Revenue and Taxation (3654KB) Title In 1998 greywater pioneer Val Little, director of Water Conservation Alliance of Southern Arizona (Water CASA), conducted a survey in southern Arizona and found that 13 percent of residents used greywater, all illegally. These work well down south where it doesn't freeze. 2-6-201 through 2-6-206) and the Oklahoma Administrative Property (1225KB) Title If youreworking on policy change, you must figure out how tohave a functional code that simultaneously addressesconcerns of health and safety officials. 14. 53. 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. Because toilets and the kitchen sink are prohibited as sources of gray water use, separate lines must be run. The state plumbing code changed to allow legal reuse. 1 0 obj This began to change in the early 1990s when drought-prone California realized this potential source of irrigation waterwas being wasted. Children (2432KB) How Greywater moves through soil (capillary effect). The text of all Oklahoma statutes can be found on the Oklahoma State Courts Network website. Railroads (254KB) Title Well Done Oklahoma! A greywater system, utilizing only a single domestic clothes washing machine in a one-or-two family dwelling, in compliance with all of the following, may be installed or altered without a construction permit: 2007 CPC, Title 24, Part 5, Chapter 16A, Part I Non potable Water Reuse System. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Water Law and Pore Space, 11th Annual 2015 OCAPL Weekend Take Off, Broken Bow, OK - September 25-26, 2015 . Mortgages (107KB) Title Some clouds. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2-6-108 of Title 27A, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: . Counties and County Officers (2455KB) Title Each state has laws about how grey water can be reused. Gray water use is limited to 250 gallons per day by state and city law. Public Health and Safety (4123KB) Title 50. 63. Passed the House of Representatives the <8th> day of , 2011. Aircraft and Airports. A constructed gray water distribution system provides for overflow into the sewer system or on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system; 2. 4. by virtue of the first sentence of this section so long as he provides for the continued 36. 8. Homestead and Exemptions (27KB) Title This code still needs to pass the Senate, however (fingers crossed!) Only rainwater from rooftops can be collected in a maximum of two rain barrels with a combined capacity of 110 gallons. 4 0 obj Sallie Alhert said its a lifestyle choice that includes teaching children to turn off lights and to be stewards of the environment. Georgia allows you to carry greywater in buckets to the plants, but you cant get a permit to build a simple greywater irrigation system. Oklahoma law contains (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. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) writes codes that are adoptedacross the nation, and it has a new one on greywater (find it in the Uniform Plumbing Code). Both the Oklahoma Register and the OAC are available online. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Gray water is used on the site where it is generated and does not run off the property lines; 7. This began to change in the early 1990s when drought-prone California realized this potential source of irrigation water was being wasted. RF It's not good enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required. Dean A. Couch. The installation, change, alteration or repair of the system does not include a potable water connection or a pump and does not affect other building, plumbing, electrical or mechanical components including structural features, egress, fire-life safety, sanitation, potable water supply piping or accessibility. Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2016. Procedure) (34KB) Title 28. This means that and in other cases, it may be an active stream.4. Jim Frazier installed the gray water tank. will allow the pond to collect the runoff. Greywater use for purposes other than irrigation, and. and specification of a Conservation District, no approvals or permissions are needed, 65. x\s8OU>JWC ANq&lflCe;%,DlX htz}~87W_^W?ov_"/"+?e"|u!h7gqeYwfa]eLZRfrS;s)dV(WWMvrqOPR_1,Evwx\$?jqJ->,7LKV^7pPV%3L^ySw'YHJt The options and long-term impacts to consider with expiring conservation reserve program (CRP) land. If required, notification has been provided to the Enforcing Agency regarding the proposed location and installation of a greywater irrigation or disposal system. Greywater advocates from that time will tell you how this code, though a positive first step, was practically useless. 24. After all, since its common sense to reuse the water we already have, why should it be difficult to get a permit, or the fees be expensive? 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. Arizona law provides a tax credit for the installation of a greywater conservation system in a residence to reclaim water. House Bill 2835, by Martin, was signed into law today by Gov. An operation and maintenance manual shall be provided. Hes been an environmental steward, even before we had children.. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section <2-6-107> of Title <27A>, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: 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: SECTION 2. Thats because the Ahlerts are including a gray water system in the new home they are building for their growing family. Please note that not all parts of this document are effective for Clean Water Action purposes. Code 785:25-3-1. Type 1 Reclaimed Water General Permit for greywater. Once water enters a streambed even a dry streambed it is defined as a definite 62. water to pass through their property to downstream property owners. The Ahlerts new home also will include geothermal heat and air and thermadeck roof decking. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. % a pond that is used to collect the runoff. For technical questions please use our forum. Treatment works shall be synonymous with wastewater works; and. 18. 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. 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. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. SECTION 2. 43A. Contracts (777KB) Title Read the full version of the greywater regulation in Texas here. State Rep. Scott Martin said today a new law will encourage the reuse of gray water in private homes. Performance-based codes dont typically require inspections or fees, yet provide legal grounds for a city to take action against a problem system. State Capital and Capitol Building (388KB) Title Title 74E. For purposes of this article: SECTION 1. "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 and untreated municipal wastewater limited to wastewater captured from municipal splash pads and water used by fire departments for cleaning equipment and vehicles. B. The definition of what counts as grey water also varies by state. There is no countrywide law or standard for grey water reuse in the USA. Pore Space Law - The Necessity of Proceeding Cautiously with Respect to the "Stick" Known as Pore Space (2015) . 15. Take Action. They have a limited allocation from the Colorado basin, which they are presently re-using (and charging for) approximately 3 times.This is logical up to the point that over 70% of residential water use is external, and of that 30% is wasted via incorrect irrigation methods. Officers (542KB) Title Gray water is not discharged to a waterway; 11. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. 44. Amusements and Sports (277KB) Title 4. House Bill 711, passed in 2005, related to water: Shallnot require a permit for applying less than two hundred fifty gallons per day of private residential greywater originating from a residence for the residents household gardening, composting or landscape irrigation if: Read the full version of the greywater regulation in New Mexico here. Definitions and General Provisions (339KB) Title A typical top load washing machine uses up to 40 gallons per load. Historically, plumbing codes did not distinguish between greywater and blackwater (from toilets). Do you have questions, comments, or other concerns? 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. 2014 Oklahoma Statutes Title 27A. Your questions answered. You're all set! Animals (141KB) Title 5. Title 1. Corporations (1704KB) Title Animals (141KB) Title Hitachi was honored for building an outdoor environmental classroom at Kennedy Elementary School. Gray water use within municipalities or counties complies with all applicable municipal or county ordinances enacted pursuant to law; and . A. Agriculture (1977KB) Title 3. 60(A), which states nothing contained herein shall prevent 12. this Section, Title 27A. Your support and generosity helps us educate and empower communities to build a sustainable water culture. This means the pond now contains United States (53KB) Title . Oklahoma's water law separates water into three basic types: (1) diffused surface water, (2) water in definite streams, and (3) groundwater. Powered by Chykuly. Environment and Natural Resources. to use an existing streambed to capture runoff in a streambed as long as they allow 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. Soldiers and Sailors (315KB) Title Jurors (69KB) Title 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. A detailed code that spells out how to constructa greywater system will result in safer, better-built systems, right? The text of all Oklahoma statutes can be found on the Oklahoma State Courts Network website. A typical top load washing machine uses up to 40 gallons per load. When a code is out of touch with reality, people ignore it and build illegal systems, with no guidance. For example, no pooling or runoff, minimize contact with greywater, keep all greywater on the property where its generated, etc. Note: The Oklahoma Constitution and Oklahoma Statutes were last updated on November 2nd, 2022. It never enters the wastewater stream. 75. Read the law here. the owner of land from damming up or otherwise using the bed of a stream on his land The term does not include wastewater: (1) That has come in contact with toilet waste; (2) From the washing of material, including diapers, soiled with human excreta; or. In some cases, the streambed may be dry 2 Most commonly, this collection . Added by Laws 2012, c. 203, 1, eff. States and local jurisdictions can provide further guidance, such as how to size a system to avoid pooling and runoff, but the Nuisances (41KB) Title <> Gray water pressure piping is clearly identified as a nonpotable water conduit; 6. 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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. 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