New York Laws
Title 17 - Discharge of Sewage Into Waters
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 Ex

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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