Separating Distances For Pools Per Connecticut Public Health Code

Notes

1. Pool accessory structures (decks, filter sheds, etc.) must be a minimum of 12 feet from a septic system or tank.
   
   
2. If your pool filtration system requires backwash to clean the filter media, then a properly sized drywell or leaching area is required for discharge of filter backwash water. The drywell must maintain a 75 foot separation distance from any water supply well.
Note: Backwash water is not allowed to discharge to the house septic system!

3. Any pool is considered a permanent structure, and the requirements of 19-13-B100(a) of the Connecticut Public Health Code must be met for the Health District to grant pool approval. For additional information on approvals, click here.