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An
ISDS, also referred to as a septic system, is used for the
disposal of wastewater from structures that do not have access
to a public wastewater treatment facility. Wastewater from
a septic system may contain many types of contaminants such
as nitrates, harmful bacteria, chemicals, and viruses. If
a septic system is designed incorrectly or is not constructed
in conformance with applicable building codes and construction
practices, contaminants may enter the groundwater supply or
may result in the ponding of sewage above ground causing direct
exposure to people and animals.
The
Environmental Health Division Individual Sewage Disposal System
(ISDS) Program is responsible for protecting public health
and the environment from the potential adverse health and
environmental impacts associated with on-site individual sewage
disposal systems. Staff carry out this responsibility through
review of septic system design proposals, review of septic
system design criteria, and inspection of both new septic
system construction and repair of existing systems to determine
conformance with applicable codes.
Amendments to Ventura Co. Building Code
Onsite
Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual
ISDS
PROGRAM LINKS AND DOCUMENTS
ISDS
Inspection Hotline - (805)477-7136 - This
line is for requesting ISDS (Septic System) inspections only.
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