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18 6.24.2 Use of Alternative Wastewater Treatment Systems a) Definition Alternative wastewater treatment systems include: Discharge systems such as package treatment plants which discharge into a natural water course and do not depend on the soil for treatment. Non-discharge systems which are used where pollutants found in the wastewater can be adequately removed through distribution to the soil. Non-discharge systems are generally known as ground absorption systems consisting of land application systems by spray irrigation onto the surface of the soil and variations of the conventional ground absorption system based on low pressure injection of wastewater into the soil. b) Where Permitted Where allowed by the zoning district and any applicable zoning overlay districts, the use of alternative wastewater treatment systems as a means of sewage disposal will be permitted with approval of a Class A Special Use Permit (see Article 8.8.27) if one of the following conditions exists: the Orange County Division of Environmental Health has determined that the land is unsuitable for conventional on-site sewage disposal systems, and the land is not served by public sewer; or the land has been found to be suitable for conventional on-site sewage disposal systems, however, open space is preserved for recreation areas and/or for scenic, environmental and agricultural protection purposes through the clustering of dwelling units and the land is not served by public sewer. 8.8.27 ALTERNATIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS 8.8.27 .1 Additional Information a) A statement from the Orange County Division of Environmental Health concerning the suitability of soils for wastewater disposal. M