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ECL 17-0511 · Title 5. Prohibitions

Restrictions on discharge of sewage, industrial waste or other wastes

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§ 17-0511. Restrictions on discharge of sewage, industrial waste or other wastes.

The use of existing or new outlets or point sources, which discharge sewage, industrial waste or other wastes into waters of this state is prohibited unless such use is in compliance with all standards, criteria, limitations, rules and regulations promulgated or applied by the department pursuant to this article.

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