Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 47-2-3 - Conditions Not Allowable In State Waters3.1. Certain characteristics of sewage, industrial wastes, and other wastes cause pollution and are objectionable in all waters of the State. Therefore, the secretary does hereby proclaim that the following general conditions are not to be allowed in any of the waters of the State.3.2. No sewage, industrial wastes or other wastes present in any of the waters of the State shall cause therein or materially contribute to any of the following conditions thereof: 3.2.a. Distinctly visible floating or settleable solids, suspended solids, scum, foam or oily slicks;3.2.b. Deposits or sludge banks on the bottom;3.2.c. Odors in the vicinity of the waters;3.2.d. Taste or odor that would adversely affect the designated uses of the affected waters;3.2.e. Materials in concentrations which are harmful, hazardous or toxic to man, animal or aquatic life;3.2.f. Distinctly visible color;3.2.g. Algae blooms or concentrations of bacteria which may impair or interfere with the designated uses of the affected waters;3.2.h. Requiring an unreasonable degree of treatment for the production of potable water by modern water treatment processes as commonly employed; and3.2.i. Any other condition, including radiological exposure, which adversely alters the integrity of the waters of the State, including wetlands; no significant adverse impact to the chemical, physical, hydrologic, or biological components of aquatic ecosystems shall be allowed.