§ 46-98. Compliance with existing authority.

(a)

Unless exception is granted by the approving authority, the public sewer system shall be used by all persons discharging:

(1)

Wastewater;

(2)

Industrial waste;

(3)

Polluted liquids; or

(4)

Unpolluted waters or liquids.

(b)

Unless authorized by the state water quality board, no person may deposit or discharge any waste included in subsection (a) of this section on public or private property in or adjacent to any:

(1)

Natural outlet.

(2)

Watercourse.

(3)

Storm sewer.

(4)

Other area within the jurisdiction of the city.

(c)

The approving authority shall verify prior to discharge that wastes authorized to be discharged will receive suitable treatment within the provisions of laws, regulations, ordinances, rules and orders of federal, state and local governments.

(Code 1978, § 24-65; Code 1993, § 82-90)