Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Straight Pipes A Violation
KENTUCKY...
Every day gallons of raw sewage are being improperly discharged on land and into rivers and streams — threatening public health and safety. Several cases are being investigated by the division of water for straight pipe violations in Harlan County. Violators can be fined up to $25,000 per day. A straight pipe is described as being a drainage line that is not officially hooked to a septic system or proper sewage disposal system. A straight pipe discharges gray water and solid waste onto land, streams and rivers. If the Harlan County Health Department receives a complaint, they call the London office or Frankfort to report the complaint.
Every day gallons of raw sewage are being improperly discharged on land and into rivers and streams — threatening public health and safety. Several cases are being investigated by the division of water for straight pipe violations in Harlan County. Violators can be fined up to $25,000 per day. A straight pipe is described as being a drainage line that is not officially hooked to a septic system or proper sewage disposal system. A straight pipe discharges gray water and solid waste onto land, streams and rivers. If the Harlan County Health Department receives a complaint, they call the London office or Frankfort to report the complaint.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 1:58 PM 
