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7.1.5.2 — Storm Drainage Systems

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(1) Every storm drainage system shall be connected to a public storm sewage works, a public combined sewage works or a designated storm water disposal location but shall not be connected to a sanitary sewage works.

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drainage system

means an assembly of pipes, fittings, fixtures and appurtenances on a property that is used to convey sewage and clear water waste to a main sewer or a private sewage disposal system, and includes a private sewer, but does not include subsoil drainage piping. Drinking water system has the same meaning as in subsection 2 (1) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.

sanitary sewage

means , (a)liquid or water borne waste, (i)of industrial or commercial origin, or (ii)of domestic origin, including human body waste, toilet or other bathroom waste, and shower, tub, culinary, sink and laundry waste, or (b)liquid or water borne waste discharged from a public pool to a drain.

sewage

means sanitary sewage or storm sewage.

sewage works

means sewage works as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Ontario Water Resources Act.

storm drainage system

means a drainage system that conveys storm sewage.

storm sewage

means water that is discharged from a surface as a result of rainfall, snow melt or snowfall.

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