§ 15-0601. Definitions as used in this title.

Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 15-0601

  • Greywater: means untreated wastewater from bathtubs, showers, washing machines, dishwashers and sinks, but shall not include discharges from toilets or urinals or industrial discharges. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 15-0601
  • Reclaimed wastewater: means water discharged from a treatment works utilizing at least effective secondary treatment as defined in section 17-0509 of this chapter. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 15-0601

1. "Water reclamation project" means a project designed to utilize reclaimed wastewater or greywater for beneficial non-potable uses including, but not limited to, agricultural and landscape irrigation, commercial and industrial uses, and wetland maintenance purposes.

2. "Greywater" means untreated wastewater from bathtubs, showers, washing machines, dishwashers and sinks, but shall not include discharges from toilets or urinals or industrial discharges.

3. "Reclaimed wastewater" means water discharged from a treatment works utilizing at least effective secondary treatment as defined in section 17-0509 of this chapter.

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