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ECL 17-0507 · Title 5. Prohibitions

Prohibition against modification of wastes discharged through existing outlet or point source without permit

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§ 17-0507. Prohibition against modification of wastes discharged through existing outlet or point source without permit.

Increasing or altering the content of the wastes discharged through an outlet or a point source into the waters of the state by a change in volume or physical, chemical or biological characteristics without a SPDES permit so to do as provided by section 17-0701 or title 8 hereof, or standards, criteria, limitations, rules or regulations promulgated or applied pursuant thereto, is prohibited.

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