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b. A failing system, an SSTS that is not protective of groundwater in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080.1500 subp. 4.B shall be brought into compliance by means of upgrade, repair, replacement, or abandonment within six months after receiving notice from the Building Official, c. An SSTS discharging raw or partially treated wastewater to ground surface or surface water is prohibited unless permitted under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System. 11. Conflict Resolution: Disputes involving documented discrepancies on the depth of the periodically saturated soil for SSTS design or compliance purposes shall be resolved according to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080.0700 subp. 5 by obtaining a judgement from a qualified employee of the local permitting authority. 12. Septic Tank Maintenance: The owner of a sewage tank, or tanks, shall regularly, but not less frequently than every three years (unless otherwise approved by the Department due to limited use), inspect the tank(s) and measure the accumulations of sludge and scum. If the system is pumped, measurement is not needed. The owner shall remove and sanitarily dispose of septage whenever the top of the sludge laver is less than twelve (12) inches below the bottom of the outlet baffle or the bottom of the scum layer is less than three (3) Inches above the bottom of the outlet baffle. Removal of septage shall include complete removal of scum and sludge. 13. Non -Complying Systems: Existing systems which are non -complying, but not an imminent health or safety threat, failing, or discharging to surface, may continue in use so long as the use is not changed or expanded. If the use changes or is expanded, the non -conforming elements of the existing system must be brought into compliance. 14. Non -Complying Work: New individual sewage treatment system construction that is non-compliant, or other work on a system that is non -complying, must be brought into compliance with this Ordinance in accordance with a schedule established by the Department, which schedule shall not exceed seven dans unless the Department finds extenuating circumstances. 15. Floodplain: An SSTS shall not be located in a floodway or floodplain. Location within the flood fringe Is permitted provided that the design complies with this Ordinance and all of the rules and statutes Incorporated by reference. 16. Class V Infection Wells: All owners of new or replacement SSTS that are considered to be Class V infection wells, as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 40, part 205-18