Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-40 - Water Resources (WPC)
Chapter 0400-40-16 - Public Sewerage Systems
Section 0400-40-16-.01 - DEFINITION OF TERMS
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) Public Sewerage System. The conduits, sewers, and all devices and appurtenances by means of which sewage is collected, pumped, treated and disposed of finally. This shall include systems owned by municipalities, utility districts, those corporately owned, state owned, and all others serving the public, including industrial wastes discharged into public systems.
(2) Sewage. All water carried wastes from residences, buildings, institutions, or industrial establishments that are connected to a public sewerage system, together with such ground, surface, or storm water as may be present.
(3) Department. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation through its executive officer, the Commissioner of Environment and Conservation, or his designated representative.
(4) Person. Any and all persons, natural or artificial, including any individual, firm or association, and any municipal or private corporation organized or existing under the laws of this or any other state or country.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-221-101 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.
