Chapter 221 - Water and Sewerage
- Part 1 - General Provisions
- 68-221-101 - Definitions.
- 68-221-102 - Supervision over construction of water supply and sewerage systems Certification of local standards.
- 68-221-103 - Supervision of operation and maintenance of water and sewerage systems Notice to persons served of noncompliance with regulations.
- 68-221-104 - Cross connections, auxiliary intakes, by-pass or interconnections to be approved Drain lines or conduits carrying wastes not to enter water supply.
- 68-221-105 - Defects in water supply or sewerage system ordered corrected when health menace.
- 68-221-106 - Review of order to correct Procedure Injunctive relief.
- 68-221-107 - Violation of this part a misdemeanor Penalty.
- 68-221-108 - Enforcement.
- 68-221-109 - Extension of water services to certain customers.
- Part 2 - Construction of Sewage Treatment Works
- 68-221-201 - Definitions.
- 68-221-202 - State grants to municipalities.
- 68-221-203 - Allocation of state grants.
- 68-221-204 - Contracts between state and municipalities for eligible projects Provisions and requirements.
- 68-221-205 - Sewage treatment works construction account.
- 68-221-206 - Authority to make appropriation.
- 68-221-207 - [Reserved.]
- 68-221-208 - Municipalities to establish and collect sewer user's fees.
- 68-221-209 - Power to require use of sanitary sewers Requiring maintenance of sewer connections Requiring payment of charges Deposit Action to collect delinquent charges Maintenance of sanitary s
- 68-221-210 - Authority to levy and collect other charges.
- 68-221-211 - Remittance of fees to authority Application of funds Contracts Failure to remit fees.
- 68-221-212 - Use of retroactive grant.
- 68-221-213 - Authority of local governments to enter into loan agreements.
- 68-221-214 - Part supplemental Loan agreements governed by this part.
- Part 3 - [Reserved]
- Part 4 - Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems
- 68-221-401 - General requirements.
- 68-221-402 - Definitions.
- 68-221-403 - Duties of commissioner and department Permit approval Subsurface sewage disposal requirements.
- 68-221-404 - Program for evaluation of new technologies.
- 68-221-405 - Access to property.
- 68-221-406 - Unlawful acts.
- 68-221-407 - Approval of subdivision plan.
- 68-221-408 - [Repealed.]
- 68-221-409 - Permits required Approved soil consultants Bond requirement Exemptions Rules and regulations.
- 68-221-410 - Variances Hearings Finality of decision.
- 68-221-411 - Laws or ordinances in conflict herewith.
- 68-221-412 - Injunctions.
- 68-221-413 - Violations Penalty.
- 68-221-414 - Proof of access to sewage system prior to construction Rules and regulations.
- 68-221-415 - Advanced treatment systems pilot project study.
- 68-221-416 - Advanced treatment systems requirements.
- 68-221-417 - Penalty for failure to conduct operation and maintenance checks Penalty for failure to maintain operation and maintenance contract.
- 68-221-418 - Excavation of a preexisting subsurface sewage disposal system.
- 68-221-419 - Requirements for the installation and operation of advanced treatment systems (ATS).
- Part 5 - Waterworks Construction Loans
- 68-221-501 - Short title.
- 68-221-502 - Definitions.
- 68-221-503 - Authorization for loans to municipalities for waterworks Funding Conditions of approval and repayment Loan eligibility of municipalities not receiving state-shared taxes.
- 68-221-504 - Rules and regulations.
- 68-221-505 - Appropriation of funds.
- 68-221-506 - Loan agreements with municipalities Provisions of agreement.
- 68-221-507 - Additional agreements or securities required for issuance of bonds.
- 68-221-508 - Approval of loan agreements Payments.
- 68-221-509 - Allocation of loan funds Criteria.
- 68-221-510 - Payments to state Water service fee Taxation.
- 68-221-511 - Payments made to authority Special trust funds.
- 68-221-512 - Tax levy to meet payments.
- 68-221-513 - Failure of municipality to comply with payment schedule Withholding of state funds Rate increases.
- 68-221-514 - Enforcement of agreement by the state.
- 68-221-515 - Limit on indebtedness not applicable.
- 68-221-516 - Action of municipality by resolution.
- 68-221-517 - Provisions supplemental.
- 68-221-518 - Powers of Tennessee regulatory authority unaffected.
- 68-221-519 - Loans made retroactively.
- Part 6 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Authorities
- 68-221-601 - Short title.
- 68-221-602 - Authorities created as public and governmental bodies Property and revenue exempt from taxes.
- 68-221-603 - Definitions.
- 68-221-604 - Establishment of authorities Public hearing Adoption and filing of resolution Agreements for transfer of existing facilities.
- 68-221-605 - Appointment of commissioners Members Election of officers Jurisdiction.
- 68-221-606 - Executive director Other officers Budget.
- 68-221-607 - Powers of authority.
- 68-221-608 - Charges for services Classification of customers Contracts for collection of sewer charges.
- 68-221-609 - Collection from industrial users for construction costs Allocation of right to discharge industrial wastes into system.
- 68-221-610 - Power to condemn property.
- 68-221-611 - Power to issue bonds Conditions of bonds Rights of bondholders Execution Tax exemption Legal investment.
- 68-221-612 - Powers to incur debt in anticipation of federal or state aid Sale of bonds to federal agency Issuance of temporary obligations.
- 68-221-613 - Administration by civil service Adoption of civil service plan by authority Requirements.
- 68-221-614 - Powers of participating governmental entities.
- 68-221-615 - Dissolution of authority.
- 68-221-616 - Provisions supplemental.
- 68-221-617 - Liberal construction.
- 68-221-618 - Compensation of board members.
- Part 7 - Safe Drinking Water Act
- 68-221-701 - Short title.
- 68-221-702 - Declaration of policy and purpose.
- 68-221-703 - Definitions.
- 68-221-704 - Duties and authority of board.
- 68-221-705 - Duties and authority of commissioner.
- 68-221-706 - Supervision over construction of public water systems.
- 68-221-707 - Supervision of operation and maintenance of public water systems.
- 68-221-708 - Notification to public and regulatory agencies.
- 68-221-709 - [Repealed.]
- 68-221-710 - Emergency plan for provision of water.
- 68-221-711 - Prohibited acts.
- 68-221-712 - Complaints issued to violator Orders for corrective action.
- 68-221-713 - Penalties.
- 68-221-714 - Hearings.
- 68-221-715 - Injunctions.
- 68-221-716 - Nuisance.
- 68-221-717 - Disbursement of civil penalties and damages.
- 68-221-718 - Construction of part.
- 68-221-719 - Continuation of rules and regulations.
- 68-221-720 - Lead free requirements Notice Exceptions.
- Part 8 - Wastewater Treatment Works Construction Grants
- 68-221-801 - Short title.
- 68-221-802 - Purposes.
- 68-221-803 - Definitions.
- 68-221-804 - State construction grants.
- 68-221-805 - State preliminary engineering grants and grant allowances.
- 68-221-806 - Wastewater works grant account.
- 68-221-807 - Appropriations.
- 68-221-808 - Contracts for technical assistance to municipalities.
- 68-221-809 - Implementation of technological and fiscal systems.
- 68-221-810 - Contracts between state and municipalities.
- 68-221-811 - Audits of municipalities.
- Part 9 - Water Environmental Health
- 68-221-901 - Short title.
- 68-221-902 - Legislative purpose.
- 68-221-903 - Definitions.
- 68-221-904 - Certified operators only Violations of part Penalties.
- 68-221-905 - Board of certification.
- 68-221-906 - Powers and duties of board.
- 68-221-907 - Classification of facilities and systems.
- 68-221-908 - Certification by commissioner.
- 68-221-909 - Certification of operators Responsibilities Multiple functions.
- 68-221-910 - Issuance, duration and renewal of certificates Reciprocity.
- 68-221-911 - Revocation of certificates Appeals.
- 68-221-912 - Replacement of certified operator.
- 68-221-913 - Collection of fees Funding.
- 68-221-914 - Appeals of board's rulings.
- 68-221-915 - Complaints Procedures Determinations Appeals.
- Part 10 - Wastewater Facilities
- 68-221-1001 - Short title.
- 68-221-1002 - Purpose and intent.
- 68-221-1003 - Definitions.
- 68-221-1004 - Wastewater facility revolving loan fund.
- 68-221-1005 - Program for loans, financing and refinancing Powers of department and authority Audit Assignment of rights and obligations.
- 68-221-1006 - Prerequisites for and terms of loans.
- 68-221-1007 - Wastewater financing board Purpose.
- 68-221-1008 - Wastewater financing board Created Responsibility Members Terms Expenses Quorum Conflict of interest Records Duties of director.
- 68-221-1009 - Wastewater financing board Powers and duties.
- 68-221-1010 - Facilities with earnings or operating deficit, or operating in default.
- 68-221-1011 - Consolidation of facilities.
- 68-221-1012 - Annual audited financing statements provided.
- 68-221-1013 - Appeals.
- 68-221-1014 - Authority of local governments to enter into loan agreements.
- 68-221-1015 - Part supplemental Loan agreements governed by this part.
- Part 11 - Storm Water Management
- 68-221-1101 - Legislative purpose.
- 68-221-1102 - Definitions.
- 68-221-1103 - Authorization of storm water facilities or flood control improvements by municipality.
- 68-221-1104 - Condemnation of property.
- 68-221-1105 - Municipal authority.
- 68-221-1106 - Civil penalty for violation of ordinance.
- 68-221-1107 - Facilities user's fee.
- 68-221-1108 - Financing of facilities.
- 68-221-1109 - Powers in addition to other municipal powers.
- 68-221-1110 - Permit conditions for discharges.
- 68-221-1111 - Water quality regulation authority not limited by this part.
- 68-221-1112 - Notice of federally mandated charges.
- 68-221-1113 - Annual report to state legislative delegation.
- Part 12 - Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund
- 68-221-1201 - Short title.
- 68-221-1202 - Purpose and intent.
- 68-221-1203 - Definitions.
- 68-221-1204 - Drinking water revolving loan fund.
- 68-221-1205 - Program for loans, financing and refinancing Powers of department and authority Priority system and list Affordability criteria Intended use plan Recommendations for loans Audit.
- 68-221-1206 - Prerequisites for and terms of loans.
- 68-221-1207 - [Obsolete.]
- Part 13 - Regional Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority Act
- 68-221-1301 - Short title.
- 68-221-1302 - Authorities created as public and governmental bodies Property and revenue exempt from taxes.
- 68-221-1303 - Part definitions.
- 68-221-1304 - Creation of authorities Public hearing Adoption and filing of resolution Agreements for transfer of existing facilities.
- 68-221-1305 - Appointment of commissioners Members Election of officers Jurisdiction.
- 68-221-1306 - Executive director Budget.
- 68-221-1307 - Powers of authority Prohibited actions County growth plan.
- 68-221-1308 - Charges for services Classification of customers Contracts for collection of sewer charges.
- 68-221-1309 - Collection from industrial users for construction costs Assumption of commitment to repay recovery costs Allocation of right to discharge industrial wastes into system.
- 68-221-1310 - Power to condemn property.
- 68-221-1311 - Power to issue bonds Conditions of bonds Rights of bondholders Execution Tax exemption Legal investment Conflicting laws Full faith and credit.
- 68-221-1312 - Powers to incur debt in anticipation of federal or state aid Sale of bonds to federal agency Issuance of temporary obligations.
- 68-221-1313 - Powers of creating and participating governmental entities.
- 68-221-1314 - Dissolution of authority.
- 68-221-1315 - Powers conferred by part additional and supplemental.
- 68-221-1316 - Liberal construction.
- 68-221-1317 - Compensation of board members.
- 68-221-1318 - Policy of competitive bidding Purchasing.
- 68-221-1319 - General assembly approval requirement.