Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 13 — WATER AND SEWERS›II. - SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Madera County Municipal Code Ch. 13.78 Community Sewer Systems—sewage Treatment Works
Madera County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Madera County
Cite as: Madera County Municipal Code Chapter 13.78 · Text as of 2026-10-04
13.78.010 - Plant location.¶
The locations of sewage treatment works shall be subject to the approval of the director of public health and the county planning commission.
(Ord. 279 § 150, 1963).
13.78.020 - Quality of effluent.¶
The degree of treatment and quality of effluent shall be based upon the requirements of the health department.
(Ord. 279 § 151, 1963).
13.78.030 - Basis for design loading.¶
The design of sewage treatment works on the basis of organic loading is required. A biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) loading of 0.25 pounds per capita per day is required. The works shall also be reviewed on the basis of volumetric loading using the flow requirement of Section 13.12.070.
(Ord. 279 § 152, 1963).
13.78.040 - Treatment processes.¶
A detailed description of each process and design data shall be submitted for approval by the director of public health and the county engineer.
(Ord. 279 § 153, 1963).
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