§ 50-451. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Words not defined in this section shall be construed to have the meaning given by common and ordinary use as defined in the latest edition of Webster's Dictionary.

Agricultural use plan means a formal document submitted to the county environmental management department which describes the controlled use of wastewater residuals as part of a planned agricultural operation.

Dedicated disposal site plan means a formal document submitted to the county environmental management department which describes the controlled use of wastewater residuals when the residuals will be applied at rates in excess of the nitrogen requirements of the crops.

Department of environmental protection means the state department of environmental protection.

Pathogens means any disease-causing organisms.

Person means any individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, joint venture, trust company, corporation, receiver, syndicate, business trust or other group or combination acting as a unit, including any government.

Stabilization means a treatment process which renders wastewater residuals less odorous and/or putrescible, and which reduces the pathogenic content of the material.

Wastewater residuals means the solid, semisolid or liquid residue which is generated by any industrial or domestic wastewater treatment plant, water supply treatment plant, septic tank, grease trap, portable toilet or related operation.

(Ord. No. 91-37, § IV, 12-5-91)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.