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Name:	HOTROD -	Reply
Subject:	septic tank permit
Date:	10/4/2007 12:27:36 PM

I am considering putting some septic tanks on the man made island. Does anyone know what the regulations are regarding putting septic tanks on man made islands?

Since the island does not contain any shoreline that belonged to Alabama Power, since it did not exist when Alabama Power was obtaining rights to shoreline back in the 20's I don't believe that they have any control over what I do with the island. I may be wrong on this but I can't find a regulation anywhere that gives them such control.

I also need to know how far you must keep field lines from the lake. At this point in time, it looks like the island will have about 1500 feet of waterfront.

BTW I AM HOTROD NOT HOT ROD WHO IS SOMEONE WHO WANTS ME TO HAVE A BAD REP.

Name:	BhamGirl -	Reply
Subject:	septic tank permit
Date:	10/4/2007 12:56:09 PM

This may be a silly question, but why do you want to put a septic tank out there?

Name:	JIM -	Reply
Subject:	septic tank permit
Date:	10/4/2007 1:48:11 PM

You are right.

Name:	HOTROD -	Reply
Subject:	septic tank permit
Date:	10/4/2007 2:24:40 PM

going to sell lots or build condos

Name:	tiger2661 -	Reply
Subject:	septic tank permit
Date:	10/4/2007 8:31:17 PM

A tank must be no closer than 25 feet and fields lines must be 100 feet. There are many other thinks that are involved to get a permit. how did you build a man made island without Alabama powers approval?

Name:	BoatsRFun -	Reply
Subject:	septic tank permit
Date:	10/4/2007 9:12:09 PM

I think Hotrod is full of Hotair

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Well....
Date:	10/4/2007 9:19:38 PM

I guess about 50% of the houses on the lake should start tearing them down. They will need to get those lines way back.

Name:	longtimer -	Reply
Subject:	I think you're half right.
Date:	10/5/2007 1:09:09 AM

Hotrod is definitely full of something, I'm just not sure that it's hot air.

Name:	longtimer -	Reply
Subject:	septic tank permit
Date:	10/5/2007 1:09:32 AM

I think you're half right. Hotrod is definitely full of something, I'm just not sure that it's hot air.

Name:	magator2 -	Reply
Subject:	septic tank permit
Date:	10/7/2007 3:19:12 PM

I don't believe it has anything to do with Alabama Power. Whatever county you are in is responsible for septic tamk permits. Elmore county has just adopted some much stronger rules. You can go on line to the Elmore county web site and get all of the information. If you aren't in Elmore I can't help. I might have a man made island too. At least that is what I am calling the land that is where my water used to be.
Good luck

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