[PART IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS]

 

[§342D-70]  Use of gray water fromresidential units for irrigation purposes.  The department may authorizeany county to implement a gray water recycling program within itsjurisdiction.  The gray water recycling program shall be limited to the use ofgray water from residential units for the purpose of irrigating lawns andgardens.

The county seeking authorization shall submitto the department for its approval prior to implementation a detailedresidential gray water recycling plan, including rules and procedures for theproposed program.  The plan shall address the appropriateness of the programfor the geographic area, the environmental impact of the program on thegeographic area, the cost of the program, and any other factors deemed relevantby the department.  The department may revoke the authorization at any time.

For the purposes of this section, “gray water”means any water from the domestic plumbing system of a residence excepttoilets; provided that the discharged gray water is not contaminated with anyhousehold hazardous waste as defined in section 342G-1 or any other contaminantthe department deems inappropriate. [L 1993, c 66, §2]