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Article R2224-17 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

Non-collective sanitation systems must allow the preservation of surface and groundwater quality.

The technical specifications applicable to non-collective sanitation systems receiving a gross organic pollution load less than or equal to 1.2 kg are set by joint order of the ministers responsible for health, housing and the environment.

The technical requirements applicable to non-collective sanitation systems receiving a gross organic pollution load of more than 1.2 kg are those set by the order provided for in article R. 2224-11.

The terms and conditions of the technical inspection carried out by municipalities on non-collective sanitation systems are defined by order of the ministers responsible for local authorities, health and the environment.

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Article R2224-17

Les systèmes d’assainissement non collectif doivent permettre la préservation de la qualité des eaux superficielles et souterraines.

Les prescriptions techniques applicables aux dispositifs d’assainissement non collectif recevant une charge brute de pollution organique inférieure ou égale à 1,2 kg sont fixées par arrêté conjoint des ministres chargés de la santé, du logement et de l’environnement.

Les prescriptions techniques applicables aux dispositifs d’assainissement non collectif recevant une charge brute de pollution organique supérieure à 1,2 kg sont celles fixées par l’arrêté prévu à l’article R. 2224-11.

Les modalités du contrôle technique exercé par les communes sur les dispositifs d’assainissement non collectif sont définies par arrêté des ministres chargés des collectivités locales, de la santé et de l’environnement.

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