For the purpose of this chapter, the following abbreviations shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOD. Biochemical oxygen demand.
C.F.R. Code of Federal Regulations.
COD. Chemical oxygen demand.
DEM. North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
EPA. Environmental Protection Agency.
G.S. North Carolina General Statutes.
l. Liter.
mg. Milligrams.
mg/l. Milligrams per liter, interchangeable with PPM (parts per million).
NPDES. National pollutant discharge elimination system.
SIC. Standard industrial classification.
SWDA. Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq.
TKN. Total kjeldahl nitrogen.
TSS. Total suspended solids.
U.S.C. United States Code.
(Ord. passed 5-9-2000)