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-.03 - SUPERVISION OVER OPERATION OF PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEMS

(1) Records and Reports.

Daily records of the operation and maintenance of sewerage facilities, data on laboratory analyses of samples collected in accordance with the sampling program provided by the Department, and any other pertinent information shall be submitted to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on forms supplied by the Department. Reports may be required weekly, monthly, or as deemed necessary to ascertain the continuous satisfactory operation of the facilities.

(2) Samples.

Such samples of sewage or water from the receiving stream shall be submitted to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation when and in such manner as may be directed from time to time.

(3) Supervision and Operation.

The supervision, operation, and maintenance of sewerage systems shall be of such character as in the opinion of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will produce satisfactory results as judged by current standards of the Department. Evidence of competency may be required if and when deemed necessary by the Commissioner to insure proper operation and maintenance of any public sewerage system.

(4) Bypassing.

There shall not be discharged any untreated sewage or inadequately treated wastes to a ditch, stream or lake except in cases where an absolute necessity exists for a short duration and the consent of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has been received in writing prior to the time of discharge.