N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 15-0603 – Reclaimed wastewater feasibility study
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§ 15-0603. Reclaimed wastewater feasibility study.
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 15-0603
- Greywater: means untreated wastewater from bathtubs, showers, washing machines, dishwashers and sinks, but shall not include discharges from toilets or urinals or industrial discharges. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 15-0601
- Reclaimed wastewater: means water discharged from a treatment works utilizing at least effective secondary treatment as defined in section 17-0509 of this chapter. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 15-0601
1. The department, in consultation with the department of health, shall conduct a study of potential uses of greywater and reclaimed wastewater in New York state, and develop a strategy for promoting water reclamation projects.
2. Such study shall be completed within eighteen months of the effective date of this section and a report of the findings from the study shall be presented to the governor, the speaker of the assembly and the temporary president of the senate within ninety days of the completion of the study.