Dry Weather Test Period Extended for Second Time
Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH):
The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH) has for the second time this month extended the dry weather test period for evaluation of water quantity supplies for proposed subdivisions and residential construction through Monday, Oct. 31.
All parties anticipating subdividing land, developing an accessory dwelling unit or developing parcels located within the coastal zone, who intend to utilize on-site water supplies to serve individual or up to four connections, should contact a qualified consultant to arrange for testing. The applicant’s agent must certify that at least 720 gallons of water per day for each residence can be produced.
Additional information regarding water quantity testing and water production test procedures can be obtained by calling DEH at 707-445-6215 or 800-963-9241. Water production standards and test procedures are also available at DEH’s webpage at: https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/98439/Water-Production-Standards-and-Test-Procedures-PDF
Join the discussion! For rules visit: https://kymkemp.com/commenting-rules
Comments system how-to: https://wpdiscuz.com/community/postid/10599/
720 gallons a day per person seems like an awful lot. Why so high? I doubt an average person even uses 100 gallons a day.
I think the fire dept. has a water flow requirements.
The Health Department uses 450 gpd for a septic system design for a 3 bedroom residence.
Looks like it says 720 gallons per day per residence, which means the entire household. If you figure an average family of four, it makes sense. That includes drinking, cooking, bathing, dishwashing, laundry. A garden is extra. A better measure would calculate two people per bedroom, 150 gallons or more per person.