Sec. 68-8. - Requirement to prevent, control and reduce storm water pollutants.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Tiverton, RI.
The text
In an attempt to prevent, control, and reduce storm water pollutants any person engaged in activities or operations, or owning facilities or property which will or may result in pollutants entering storm water, the storm sewer system or waters of the state shall implement best management practices to the extent they are technologically achievable to prevent and reduce such pollutants. The owner or operator of a commercial or industrial establishment shall provide reasonable protection from accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other wastes into the municipal storm drain system or watercourses. Facilities to prevent accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other wastes shall be provided and maintained at the owner or operator's expense.
(Ord. of 1-24-11(2))