Public Sanitary Sewer

Program Goals

To assure that the proposed sewer line will meet environmental and public health standards for sewage disposal by reviewing and approving all plans for the construction or extension of public sewer lines within Monroe County.

Legal Authority

Section 17-0303 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, Title 6, Part 652 of the New York State Codes, Rules, and Regulations.

Program Highlights

Review and approve plans and specifications following the latest edition of the “Recommended Standards For Wastewater Facilities” (Ten States Standards) and the NYSDEC’s Technical & Operational.
Guidance Series (TOGS) and Technical Informational Pamphlets (TIPS).
Consult with the applicant, design engineer, county and municipal officials, the New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation, and the public.
Respond to and conduct complaint investigations.

Application Procedure

Application is made by submitting a completed “BSP-5 Form” and “SAN-65 Form”. Copies of these forms are available on this web site or from the Monroe County Department of Health, Bureau of Public Health Engineering, Individual Sewage Treatment and Disposal Section, Room 938, 111 Westfall Road PO Box 92832, Rochester, New York 14692. One (1) copy of each completed form should be submitted to the Department of Health along with one (1) copy of the sewer plan as prepared by a licensed professional engineer.

Other Mandated Permits and Reviews

Certain plans for the construction or extension of sewer lines require approval of the Monroe County Pure Waters, others require the approval of the local municipality. Additional permits from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and United States Army Corp of Engineers may also be required.

Additional Information

The Monroe County Department of Health, in its review of subdivision applications, may require a public sewer connection or extension if the development is to be located in or near an existing sewer service area.

The Department of Health will not issue its final approval of sewer plans until they have been approved by the Monroe County Pure Waters or by the local municipality that owns the utility.