Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.327

37.111.327 WASTEWATER SYSTEM

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/26/2026MontanaHabitability & Repair

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.327
(1) An adequate and safe wastewater system must be provided for conveying, treating and disposing of all sewage. Immediate measures must be taken to alleviate health and sanitation hazards caused by wastewater at the bed and breakfast establishment when they occur.
(2) A wastewater system has failed and requires replacement or repair if any of the following conditions occur:
(a) the system fails to accept, treat or dispose of wastewater as designed;
(b) effluent from the wastewater system contaminates a potable water supply or state waters; or
(c) the wastewater system is subjected to mechanical failure, including electrical outage, or collapse or breakage of a septic tank, lead line or drainfield line.
(3) Extension, alteration, replacement or new development of any wastewater system must be done in accordance with all applicable local laws and ARM Title 17, chapter 36, subchapters 1, 3 and 6, which cover the minimum standards for individual, shared or multiple user wastewater systems, as regulated by the Montana department of environmental quality.
(4) Disposing of discharged liquid wastes from sinks, showers, toilets or baths on the ground surface is prohibited. Such waste must be discharged into the wastewater system serving the bed and breakfast establishment or into an alternate system approved by the regulatory authority.
(5) Mop water or heavily soiled cleaning water may not be disposed of in any sink other than a mop or utility sink or a toilet.
(6) The department hereby adopts and incorporates by reference ARM Title 17, chapter 36, subchapters 1, 3 and 6 which set rules for subdivisions and on site subsurface wastewater treatment. Copies of the above rules may be obtained from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Food and Consumer Safety Section, P.O. Box 202951, Helena, MT 59620-2951, or the Department of Environmental Quality, Permitting and Compliance Division, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901.
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Plain English

Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.327 establishes wastewater management requirements for bed and breakfast establishments in Montana. The rule requires that an adequate, safe system be in place to convey, treat, and dispose of all sewage, and it defines specific conditions—such as system failure to accept wastewater, contamination of potable water, or mechanical breakdown—that trigger mandatory repair or replacement. It also prohibits disposing of liquid waste from sinks, showers, toilets, or baths onto the ground surface, and restricts where mop water and heavily soiled cleaning water may be discharged.

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For Property Managers

Operators of bed and breakfast establishments subject to Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.327 generally maintain a functioning wastewater system at all times and respond immediately to any health or sanitation hazards that arise. When a system failure occurs—such as contamination of a water supply, mechanical breakdown, or inability to process wastewater as designed—compliant operators arrange for prompt repair or replacement in accordance with ARM Title 17, chapter 36, subchapters 1, 3, and 6, as overseen by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Operators also ensure that all liquid waste from plumbing fixtures is directed into the approved wastewater system and that mop or heavily soiled cleaning water is disposed of only in a mop sink, utility sink, or toilet.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Guests staying at Montana bed and breakfast establishments are protected under Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.327, which requires the property to maintain a safe and functional wastewater system at all times. If a guest observes conditions suggesting wastewater system failure—such as sewage backup, surface discharge of liquid waste, or contamination concerns—those conditions may constitute a violation of this provision. Guests who believe a property is not meeting these standards can consider contacting the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Food and Consumer Safety Section, or consulting a tenant-rights or consumer-protection organization for guidance on available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Mont. Code Ann. § 50-51-103
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Mont. Code Ann. § 50-51-108
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Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections