Section 810.19. Discharge of system or backwash water.  


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  • Water discharged to the ground surface or storm sewers as part of flushing the distribution system, draining or disinfecting reservoirs, or as part of operation of a water treatment facility shall comply with the applicable general permit to discharge under the Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination system (WPDES) as per the provisions of ch. 283 , Stats. Discharge directly to a surface water is prohibited unless specific approval is obtained prior to the discharge.
History: CR 09-073 : cr. Register November 2010 No. 659 , eff. 12-1-10.