§ 24-503.2 Plan to prevent confirmed sewer backups for the sewer system.

   a.   As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings:

      Confirmed sewer backup. The term "confirmed sewer backup" means a sewer backup complaint that, upon field investigation by the department, is confirmed to be associated with a condition in a sewer system. Such conditions may include surcharging, temporary overtaxing, blockages, or collapses.

      Sewer system. The term "sewer system" means all sewers, drains, pipes and appurtenances used to convey sewage and under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of environmental protection.

   b.   No later than June 30, 2025, and every 5 years thereafter, the commissioner of environmental protection shall submit to the mayor and the speaker of the council, and post on the department of environmental protection’s website, a plan to prevent confirmed sewer backups for the sewer system. Such plan shall include, but need not be limited to:

      1.   Confirmed sewer backup prevention and response measures;

      2.   Identifying areas with, on average, more than 1 confirmed sewer backup in a 12-month period;

      3.   Procedures targeting reductions in confirmed sewer backups in the portions of the sewer system most heavily impacted;

      4.   Procedures targeting reductions in recurring confirmed sewer backups;

      5.   A review of root control strategies of other municipalities; and following such review, the department may recommend root control strategies for private property owners;

      6.   A comprehensive grease management program including commercial establishments and residential households; and

      7.   Identifying areas where notices of claim filed with the comptroller during the preceding 5 years allege that a sewer backup has damaged persons or property, to the extent it is practicable for the department to review such notices.

(L.L. 2019/061, 3/31/2019, eff. 3/31/2019; Am. L.L. 2024/123, 12/18/2024, eff. 12/18/2024)

§ 24-504 All sewers to be in accordance with general plan.

It shall be unlawful to construct any sewer, sewage disposal plant or drain in the city unless such sewer, sewage disposal plant or drain shall be in accordance with the general plan for the sewerage of the particular district in which such sewer or drain is proposed to be constructed.

§ 24-504.1 Medical debris in sewerage system study. [Repealed]

(Repealed L.L. 2023/069, 5/29/2023, eff. 6/28/2023)