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Can I divert the brine waste from the sewer system by installing a drain line into my yard, or into a dry well?

April 26, 2017brine divert drain dry line sewer system waste yard

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Can I divert the brine waste from the sewer system by installing a drain line into my yard, or into a dry well?

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No, the disposal of brine from an automatic water softener, even if you use potassium chloride, on to land or into a dry well is illegal. The Regional Board will not issue permits for irrigation with brine and disposal brine into a dry well. Violators may be subject to penalties.