SEPTIC SETBACKS
N.C. 1950a Sanitary Setbacks
sanitary sewage treatment
Every sanitary sewage treatment and disposal system shall be located at least the minimum horizontal distance from the following:
Any private water supply source, including any well or spring 100 feet;
Any public water supply source 100 feet
Streams classified as WS-I 100 feet
Waters classified as S.A. 100 feet, from mean high water mark
Other coastal waters 50 feet, from mean high water mark
Any other stream, canal, marsh, or other surface waters 50 feet
Any Class I or Class II reservoir 100 feet, from normal pool elevation
Any swimming pool 15 feet;
Any building foundation 5 feet
Any basement 15 feet
Any property line 10 feet
Any water line 10 feet
Top of slope of embankments or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height 15 feet
Interceptor drains, foundation drains, and storm water diversions: Upslope 10', Sideslope 15', Downslope 25' - Groundwater lowering ditches and devices 25'
Any permanent storm water retention pond 50 feet, from flood pool elevation; Any other lake or pond 50 feet, from normal pool elevation
