(A) It shall be unlawful to dump untreated sewage on any land or in any waterway under jurisdiction of the Town of James Island. All untreated sewage must be disposed using a properly functioning septic system or sewer connection. Each violation is subject to a $500 fine and each day in which land remains contaminated shall count as a separate violation.
(B) It is the responsibility of a property owner to clean up and properly dispose of any spill of untreated sewage. Each violation is subject to a $500 fine and each day in which land remains contaminated shall count as a separate violation.
(C) Any dwelling unit is subject to having its water service disconnected if its sewer service has been disconnected due to lack of payment or any other reason. It shall be unlawful for anyone to tamper with his or her disconnected sewer or water connection. Each violation is subject to a $500 fine and each day of continued violation shall count as a separate violation.
(Ord. 2018-03, passed 5-17-2018)