{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-610-810","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-610-810","heading":"Anaerobic biological systems","body":"Septic tanks are the most commonly used pretreatment systems and under normal circumstances are the most inexpensive units that give acceptable results with a minimum of maintenance.\n\nThe preferred material for use in constructing septic tanks is concrete.  Other materials may be considered on a case-by-case basis.  All materials must be resistant to corrosion, both chemical and electrolytic, and must have sufficient structural strength to contain sewage and resist lateral compressive and bearing loads.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 610. Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations","Part V. Design and Construction Criteria","Article 3. Pretreatment Systems"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter610/section810/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:45Z","sha256":"1ec7d2bb7e1801a1a54d3fbdd7d380c9ff1145cdf04e865b5a66809c8a6b2cbb","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-610-800","next":"us-va/12vac5-610-815"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}