Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPALITY OF ASINGAN
Province of Pangasinan
tel. No. (075) 563-4125
Tele Fax No. (075) 563-3242
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
Page 17 Ord. No. 3
SECTION 3. LOCATION AND REQUIREMENTS OF DISPOSAL SITE FOR SLUDGE AND SEPTIC TANK FOR HUMAN EXCRETA.
3 1. Location of Disposal Site
3.1.1. The location site of the disposal of sludge from the septic tank shall be in accordance with the IRR of PD. 856.
3.1.2. The location and specification requirements of septic tank for the disposal of human excreta from portable type of toilet facility shall be in accordance with the IRR of p. D. 856.
3.2. Requirements of Disposal Site
3.2.1. It shall be located not less than 500 meters away from any built-up areas such as commercial, institutional, industrial and residential or subdivision areas.
3.2.2. It shall not be located in flood prone areas and other environmentally critical areas like watersheds and sources of water supply.
3.2.3. The site shall be planted with trees to hide it from any major road or highways.
3.2.4 It shall be located at least 500 meters away from any major road or highways.
3.2.5. If it is in flat ground it shall be covered with fill of earth or other materials acceptable to the Municipal Health Officer within 24 hours upon arrival at the disposal site. The depth of the cover shall not be less than 15 centimeters (6 inches) soil cover free Of cracks
3.2.6. It shall be located away from any path of immediate (5—10 years) urban expansion.
3.3. Requirements for Disposal
3.3.I . Human excreta coming from the container of portable type of toilet facility; or
3.3.2. Sludge coming from any septic tanks, treatment facilities, vaults or any other places where such sludge is being stored, shall not be disposed into-
a) A public disposal area intended for the exclusive use or disposal of refuse or solid waste except for the approved sanitary landfill;
b) An abandoned water supply, well, spring or cistern; or,
c) A natural or artificial well, sink, hole, crevices, or other opening extending into limestone, sandstone or other rock or stone formation; or
