What is the mission of WaDE as set forth by state legislation?
The legislation directed effort towards three areas of concern: • The identification and elimination of domestic sewage discharges (both direct [straight pipes] and from overland flow of failing septic systems) into streams proposed to be used or currently used for public water supplies. • An amnesty period to end Dec. 31, 1997, during which violations of state rules and laws regarding domestic sewage and wastewater discharges identified as a result of this program may be reported and addressed without incurring legal consequences. • A public education effort regarding the program and the amnesty.
