These shall be no turbid discharges to surface waters of the state resulting from dewatering activities. If ground water or a trench contains sediment, it must pass through a sediment settling pond or equally effective sediment may be removed by settling in place or by dewatering into a sump pit, filter bag or comparable practice. Ground water dewatering which does not contain sediment or other pollutants is not required to be treated prior to discharge. However, care must be taken when discharging ground water to ensure that it does not become pollutant laden by traversing over disturbed soils or other pollutant sources.
(Ord. 15-O-2820, passed 5-19-2015)