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Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 68-221-101. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
§ 68-221-103. Supervision of Operation and Maintenance of Water and Sewerage Systems — Notice to Persons Served of Noncompliance With Regulations - the system shall as soon as practicable notify the persons...
§ 68-221-107. Violation of This Part A Misdemeanor — Penalty - Any person violating any of this part, or failing, neglecting...
§ 68-221-109. Extension of Water Services to Certain Customers - In any area where service has been extended by a...
Part 2 - Construction of Sewage Treatment Works
§ 68-221-201. Part Definitions. [See Contingent Amendment to Subdivision (4)(d) and the Compiler’s notes.] - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:...
§ 68-221-205. Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account - There is authorized to be established in the general fund...
§ 68-221-206. Authority to Make Appropriation - There are authorized to be appropriated to the department such...
§ 68-221-209. Power to Require Use of Sanitary Sewers — Requiring Maintenance of Sewer Connections — Requiring Payment of Charges — Deposit — Action to Collect Delinquent Charges — Maintenance of Sanitary Sewer and Building Service - then such authority is responsible for maintaining the sanitary sewer...
§ 68-221-212. Use of Retroactive Grant - To the extent that a state grant is made retroactively...
§ 68-221-213. Authority of Local Governments to Enter Into Loan Agreements - Local governments may enter into loan agreements under this part,...
Part 4 - Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems
§ 68-221-401. General Requirements - In order to minimize the possibility of endangering the health...
§ 68-221-402. Part Definitions - For the purposes of this part and subsequent regulations and...
§ 68-221-404. Program for Evaluation of New Technologies - The commissioner may develop a program for the evaluation of...
§ 68-221-405. Access to Property - It is the duty of the owner or occupant of...
§ 68-221-407. Approval of Subdivision Plan - No proposed subdivision shall be approved by a local planning...
§ 68-221-411. Laws or Ordinances in Conflict With Part - In any case where a provision of this part is...
§ 68-221-414. Proof of Access to Sewage System Prior to Construction — Rules and Regulations - provided, that this subsection (a) shall not apply to farm...
§ 68-221-416. Advanced Treatment Systems Requirements - All ATS installed are subject to the following requirements:
§ 68-221-417. Penalty for Failure to Conduct Operation and Maintenance Checks — Penalty for Failure to Maintain Operation and Maintenance Contract - Failure of a property owner to conduct operation and maintenance...
§ 68-221-419. Requirements for the Installation and Operation of Advanced Treatment Systems (Ats) - not less than nor more than 62,900 63,000 71,100 71,200...
Part 5 - Waterworks Construction Loan Act of 1974
§ 68-221-501. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 68-221-502. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
§ 68-221-504. Rules and Regulations - The department may adopt rules and regulations necessary for the...
§ 68-221-505. Appropriation of Funds - There are authorized to be appropriated to the department such...
§ 68-221-507. Additional Agreements or Securities Required for Issuance of Bonds - The authority has the right to enter into such further...
§ 68-221-509. Allocation of Loan Funds — Criteria - In allocating loan funds to municipalities, the department shall give...
§ 68-221-512. Tax Levy to Meet Payments - In the event the revenues of a waterworks project are...
§ 68-221-514. Enforcement of Agreement by the State - The state, either through the authority or the department, shall...
§ 68-221-515. Limit on Indebtedness Not Applicable - Municipalities may enter into loan agreements under the provisions of...
§ 68-221-516. Action of Municipality by Resolution - All action required or authorized to be taken under this...
§ 68-221-518. Powers of Tennessee Public Utility Commission Unaffected - Nothing in this part shall be construed as impairing the...
§ 68-221-519. Loans Made Retroactively - To the extent that a loan is made retroactively under...
Part 6 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority Act
§ 68-221-601. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 68-221-603. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
§ 68-221-613. Administration by Civil Service — Adoption of Civil Service Plan by Authority — Requirements - The authority by action of its board may elect to...
§ 68-221-614. Powers of Participating Governmental Entities - Any creating governmental entity and any participating governmental entity has...
§ 68-221-617. Liberal Construction - This part shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes...
§ 68-221-618. Compensation of Board Members - The members of the board of commissioners shall serve without...
Part 7 - Tennessee Safe Drinking Water Act of 1983
§ 68-221-701. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 68-221-702. Declaration of Policy and Purpose - Recognizing that the waters of the state are the property...
§ 68-221-703. Part Definitions. [See Contingent Amendment to Subdivision (2) and the Compiler’s notes.] - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:...
§ 68-221-704. Duties and Authority of Board - In the performance of its duties concerning safe drinking water,...
§ 68-221-705. Duties and Authority of Commissioner - In addition to any power, duty or responsibility given to...
§ 68-221-711. Prohibited Acts - The following acts are prohibited:
§ 68-221-716. Nuisance - A violation of this part and the regulations of the...
Part 8 - Wastewater Treatment Works Construction Grant Act of 1984
§ 68-221-801. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 68-221-803. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
§ 68-221-806. Wastewater Works Grant Account - There is established in the general fund of the state...
§ 68-221-808. Contracts for Technical Assistance to Municipalities - The department may contract with the municipal technical advisory service,...
Part 9 - Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Act
§ 68-221-901. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 68-221-902. Legislative Purpose - Recognizing that correct operation of water and wastewater systems is...
§ 68-221-903. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
§ 68-221-907. Classification of Facilities and Systems - The board shall classify all water treatment plants, wastewater treatment...
§ 68-221-908. Certification by Commissioner - The commissioner, in accordance with the rules and regulations of...
Part 10 - Wastewater Facilities
§ 68-221-1001. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 68-221-1003. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:...
§ 68-221-1007. Wastewater Financing Board — Purpose - Recognizing that the operation of publicly owned water systems and...
§ 68-221-1013. Appeals - Any person or entity having a hearing before the board...
§ 68-221-1014. Authority of Local Governments to Enter Into Loan Agreements - Local governments may enter into loan agreements under this part,...
§ 68-221-1016. Annual Report - Each water system and wastewater facility as defined in §...
Part 11 - Storm Water Management
§ 68-221-1101. Legislative Purpose - The purpose of this part is to facilitate compliance with...
§ 68-221-1102. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
§ 68-221-1103. Authorization of Storm Water Facilities or Flood Control Improvements by Municipality - The governing body of any municipality may authorize the construction,...
§ 68-221-1104. Condemnation of Property - A municipality may condemn either the fee or such right,...
§ 68-221-1108. Financing of Facilities - A municipal legislative body may finance storm water facilities under...
§ 68-221-1109. Powers in Addition to Other Municipal Powers - The powers conferred by this part are in addition and...
§ 68-221-1110. Permit Conditions for Discharges - To the extent practicable, municipalities shall provide permit conditions for...
§ 68-221-1111. Water Quality Regulation Authority Not Limited by This Part. [Contingent Amendment. See Second Version of Section and the Compiler's notes.] - Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the power or...
§ 68-221-1111. Water Quality Regulation Authority Not Limited by This Part. [Contingent Amendment. See First Version of Section and the Compiler's notes.] - Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the power or...
§ 68-221-1112. Notice of Federally Mandated Charges - Any bill rendered as a result of this part shall...
Part 12 - Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Act of 1997
§ 68-221-1201. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 68-221-1203. Part Definitions - Terms used in this part that are defined in §§...
Part 13 - Regional Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority Act
§ 68-221-1301. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 68-221-1303. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
§ 68-221-1313. Powers of Creating and Participating Governmental Entities - Any creating governmental entity and any participating governmental entity has...
§ 68-221-1316. Liberal Construction - This part shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes...
§ 68-221-1317. Compensation of Board Members - The members of the board of commissioners may receive compensation...
§ 68-221-1319. General Assembly Approval Requirement - No water and wastewater treatment authority created pursuant to this...