Purpose.
Omaha Municipal Code § 49-2131
in effectSec. 49-2131. - Purpose.
In order to protect the general health, safety and welfare of the general public, all private sewage treatment systems shall be constructed, operated, used and maintained in accordance with the standards and requirements of this article.
Adherence to this article shall ensure waste discharge shall not:
(a) Contaminate any drinking water supply;
(b) Be accessible to insects, rodents, or other possible carriers of disease which may come into contact with food or drinking water;
(c) Pollute or contaminate the waters of any bathing beach or stream used for public or domestic water supply purposes or for recreation purposes;
(d) Be a health hazard or accessible to children;
(e) Be a nuisance; and
(f) Violate any other laws or regulations governing water pollution or sewage treatment.
(Ord. No. 40524, § 1, 10-20-15)
Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH49PL_ARTXXIPRSETRSY_DIV2GE_S49-2131PUFetched: 10/28/2026