Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. UTILITY REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 15-10. WASTEWATER REGULATIONS. |
Article 3. PROHIBITED DISCHARGES. |
§ 15-10-24. DISCHARGE OF CONTAMINATED DRAINAGE OR GROUND WATER.
A person shall not discharge drainage or ground water contaminated by a prohibited pollutant unless:
(1)
the person discharging the contaminated drainage or ground water:
(a)
applies for and receives a discharge permit; and
(b)
pretreats the drainage or ground water in compliance with this chapter; and
(2)
the director:
(a)
assesses the characteristics, volume and concentrations of pollutant;
(b)
determines that discharge to the POTW is an appropriate disposal method;
(c)
determines that the discharge will not harm the POTW, or public health or property; and
(d)
issues a discharge permit under this chapter.
Source: 1992 Code Section 18-2-24; Ord. 031204-14; Ord. 031211-11.