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ECL 17-1704 · Title 17. Discharge of Sewage Into Waters

ECL 17-1704

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§ 17-1704. Discharge of sewage and other offensive matter from new or renovated wastewater disposal systems to the surface waters of the Owasco lake watershed extending from the city dam on the outlet to the existing Moravia village outfall sewer on the inlet are prohibited.

1. No person or corporation shall cause or permit the fall, flow or discharge into the surface waters of the Owasco lake watershed extending from the city dam on the outlet to the existing Moravia village outfall sewer on the inlet, of any sewage matter, or other foul, noxious or deleterious, solid or liquid matter or effluent from any wastewater disposal system located therein except for those operating under a duly authorized permit from the state or county health departments and except for run-off from accepted agricultural practices.

2. Existing permitted surface water outlets shall be eliminated by January 1, 1991. In the event of change of ownership or major alteration or renovations to existing wastewater disposal systems, the existing wastewater outlets shall be eliminated and be replaced by an approved sub-surface disposal system.

3. The Cayuga county board of health shall examine any alleged offense of this section within its jurisdiction and cause the same to be abated by injunction or otherwise if found to exist.

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