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§ 9-1113. Reusable diverted water

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: October 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11. Miscellaneous Sanitary Provisions
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Environment, § 9-1113
§ 9-1113. Reusable diverted water
Currentness
“Reusable diverted water” defined
(a) In this section, “reusable diverted water” means water that:
(1) Is generated by:
(i) Backwashing an on-site potable water treatment system; or
(ii) Using an ice maker;
(2) Is collected for reuse instead of discharged to a residential on-site sewage disposal system; and
(3) Contains no constituents that are detrimental to public health or the environment.
In general
(b)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may use reusable diverted water for beneficial purposes, including:
(i) Gardening;
(ii) Composting;
(iii) Lawn watering; and
(iv) Irrigation.
(2) A person may use reusable diverted water only:
(i) On the site on which the reusable diverted water originates; and
(ii) In accordance with any applicable State and local laws or regulations, including State and local plumbing codes.

Credits

Added by Acts 2019, c. 368, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-1113, MD ENVIR § 9-1113
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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