Public Health (Septic Tanks) Regulation 1973.

This Regulation is made under the Public Health Act 1973 to define rules for the installation, testing and examination and use of septic tanks for wastewater. The Head of State may relax rules set out in these Regulations pursuant to regulation 2. Before commencing the installation of a septic tank, closet or aqua-privy on any property, the owner or occupier of the property must make written application to the Local Medical Authority for permission to make the installation. Unauthorized installation shall constitute an offence (reg. 4). The Local Medical Authority may notify the owner or occupier of any property on which a septic tank is situated to de-sludge or otherwise cleanse it (reg. 8). Regulation 16 and following specify rules for construction of septic tanks.