PD 856 Section 76

Disposal of Septic Tank Effluent.

Section 76

SEC. 76. Disposal of Septic Tank Effluent.—The effluent from septic tanks shall be discharged into a sub-surface soil, absorption field where applicable or shall be treated with some type of a purification device. The treated effluent may be discharged into a stream or body of water if it conforms to the quality standards prescribed by the National Water and Air Pollution Control Commission.

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