Section 250-RICR-150-10-2.1 - Purpose and ObjectivesA. These regulations establish a state and local pretreatment system in conjunction with the National Pretreatment Standards in order to control pollutants which pass through or interfere with treatment processes in Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) or which may contaminate sewage sludge. These regulations implement R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 46-12 in conformance with the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq., and those regulations and standards promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It imposes responsibilities on the state, local government, industry and the public to help implement pretreatment standards.B. These regulations are intended to fulfill three objectives:1. To prevent the introduction of pollutants into POTWs which will interfere with the operation of a POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge;2. To prevent the introduction of pollutants into POTWs which will pass through the treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such works; and,3. To improve opportunities to recycle and reclaim municipal and industrial wastewaters and sludges.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-2.1