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Regulation .31 Filter Backwash Water and Deck Drainage Disposal.

Regulation .31 Filter Backwash Water and Deck Drainage Disposal.Copy Citation

A.
An owner shall ensure that:
(1)
The disposal of filter backwash water and pool or spa wastewater conforms with:
(a)
COMAR 09.20.01;
(b)
Local sanitary code requirements; and
(c)
Discharge requirements of COMAR 26.08.01—26.08.04; and
(2)
Deck drainage disposal conforms with:
(a)
COMAR 09.20.01; and
(b)
Local plumbing code requirements.
B.
An owner may not return filter backwash water or other wastewater to a pool or spa, except for filter backwash water that has been filtered to remove particulates and treated to eliminate coliform bacteria and waterborne pathogens.