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(d) Wastewater. "Wastewater" means any and all waste substances, liquid or solid, associated with human habitation, or which contains or may be contaminated with human or animal excreta or excrement, offal, or any feculent matter. (e) Wastewater Treatment Plant. "Wastewater Treatment Plant" means those lands, structures and equipment necessary for the processing and disposal of wastewater. It does not include a septic tank. (f) Wastewater Disposal System. "Wastewater Disposal System" means any and all portions of a facility which is used or intended to be used for the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of wastewater. Section 9-1105.3 General Requirements. The following general requirements for wastewater disposal shall apply to all development projects unless otherwise specified in this Title. (a) Compliance with, Health District and Agency Requirements. On-site wastewater disposal shall comply with the requirements of the Health District. Any public wastewater disposal system shall comply with the requirements of the Public Works Department or the agency providing wastewater disposal services. (b) Wastewater Service by Agency. Development projects requiring wastewater service by a public agency shall be served by a public wastewater disposal system and wastewater treatment plant. (c) Written Confirmation for Building Permits. The application.for a building permit shall be accompanied by written confirmation from the Health District and the Public Works Department that the development project meets the requirements of this chapter. The developer shall provide written confirmation from agencies other than the County in accordance with Section 9-1100.4(d)2. (d) Suitability of an Area for Septic Tank Usage. The suitability of an area proposed for septic tank usage, will be determined by the Health District in accordance with the following criteria: (1) The intensity and extent of the existing and the proposed development project use of septic tanks within and around the area; L (2) The suitability of the soil for utilizing septic systems including percolation rates and soil profiles; (3) The depth and gradient of the water table; (4) The history of past uses in the project area to assess potential problems; (5) Other information as required by the Health District to determine the cumulative effect of the existing and the proposed development project on ground water contamination. August 31, 1989 1105-2