Please note that these are for general information purposes only and you should not pursue a project based solely on this guide. Always get up-to-date official information from your board of directors, if possible in writing, before adding a composting toilet to your property. […] Coleta de água da chuva é tanto legal e encorajado neste estado. WC de compostagem sistemas são permitidos, desde que as orientações do departamento de saúde sejam […] Each state will have independently assessed the potential risks posed by composting toilets. Because if the waste is mishandled, it could pose a biological risk to other people or contaminate the water supply. The disposal of human waste must be carried out in such a way as to limit the risk and spread of diseases. The two particularly delicate states are Indiana and Virginia. North Carolina allows composting toilets, but only if a regular toilet is also available – which can be frustrating when building a composting toilet as there is no room for a traditional flush toilet. As long as you don`t bother anyone by composting your garbage, you shouldn`t have any problems, but just to be on the safe side, be sure to ask the local authorities. For more information about composting toilets in Montana, see www.mtrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=17%2E36%2E319. The next section covers the twenty-seven states where you can usually install a composting toilet. States that allow composting toilets (or don`t have specific rules against them), but also require a graywater disposal system, are South Carolina and West Virginia. In most cases, if you want to use a composting toilet in this state, you will need to get a permit from the local health authority, and they will also inform you of the specifications for composting toilets and how to maintain them in accordance with local regulations.
If you`re considering installing a composting toilet in your home, on your property, or in a moving vehicle like an RV, you need to know if there are any laws surrounding such facilities in your state — or in the states you may be traveling to. Some places adopt composting toilets to avoid the dangerous disposal of waste. As with the legality of small houses on wheels in general, the regulations for composting toilets differ from one municipality to another. In fact, states like North Carolina have no code for compost combos. In other states, composting toilet codes don`t even apply to homes that also have a dish table. In fact, it seems that the only homes regulated by composting toilet codes are new constructions that are looking for an alternative sewage system. In other words, new homes that compost rather than being tied to a wastewater treatment plant or urban sewer system are the only homes that seem to fall under the jurisdiction of compost toilet codes anyway. Some states like Massachusetts, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, and Idaho (and yes, there are others) actually allow composting toilets instead of sewage/septics. The caveat is that they must be NSF certified (an independent third-party certification body that tests and certifies products to ensure they meet these public health and safety standards) and manufactured by an NSF-compliant company. None of these states seem to have guidelines for adorable toilets or Home Depot buckets! While you need to learn about the rules of your specific state and region (as the region makes a big difference), I`ve covered a few general examples that can help.
Note that many local areas also have their own unique rules that can make it illegal to install a composting toilet, even if the state allows it. Composting toilets in Colorado are legal, in addition to using composting toilets, you can also use a combustion toilet. In most cases, you will need a permit from the local health authority to install and use composting toilets. For burned toilets, you`ll need a permit from the Colorado Plumbing Board and the local health department, which will likely take some time. Composting toilets are legal in Washington, although they only allow composting toilets that don`t require water to rinse off. Some people use hybrid systems with composting toilets, and for the most part, these are not allowed when using water to transport waste from the toilet to a septic tank. In addition to using composting toilets in this state, you can also use incineration toilets, vaulted toilets, and pit toilets according to the on-site wastewater treatment systems of Water Conservation for Washington. A composting toilet that is not properly maintained will sooner or later begin to smell, in addition to foul odors, it could be a breeding ground for diseases and attract parasites such as rats and mice.
In areas where people have the opportunity to connect to the local sewage system, they are forced to use it. If you are already connected to the local sewer system and want to use a composting toilet in a state where this is not allowed, you can expect a hefty fine.