N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 17-1704: Discharge of sewage and other offensive matter from new or renovated wastewater disposal systems to the surface waters of the Owasco lake...

§ 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 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.