Chapter

Part 13 Regional Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority Act

Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-101— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-102— Supervision over construction of water supply and sewerage systems — Certification of local standards
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-103— Supervision of operation and maintenance of water and sewerage systems — Notice to persons served of noncompliance with regulations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-104— Cross connections, auxiliary intakes, by-pass or interconnections to be approved — Drain lines or conduits carrying wastes not to enter water supply
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-105— Defects in water supply or sewerage system ordered corrected when health menace
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-106— Review of order to correct — Procedure — Injunctive relief
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-107— Violation of this part a misdemeanor — Penalty
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-108— Enforcement
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-109— Extension of water services to certain customers
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-201— Part definitions. [See contingent amendment to subdivision (4)(D) and the Compiler’s Notes.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-202— State grants to municipalities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-203— Allocation of state grants
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-204— Contracts between state and municipalities for eligible projects — Provisions and requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-205— Sewage treatment works construction account
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-206— Authority to make appropriation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-207— [Reserved.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-208— Municipalities to establish and collect sewer user's fees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-209— Power to require use of sanitary sewers — Requiring maintenance of sewer connections — Requiring payment of charges — Deposit — Action to collect delinquent charges — Maintenance of sanitary sewer and building service
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-210— Authority to levy and collect other charges
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-211— Remittance of fees to authority — Application of funds — Contracts — Failure to remit fees
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-212— Use of retroactive grant
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-213— Authority of local governments to enter into loan agreements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-214— Part supplemental — Loan agreements governed by this part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-401— General requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-402— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-403— Duties of commissioner and department — Permit approval — Subsurface sewage disposal requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-404— Program for evaluation of new technologies
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-405— Access to property
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-406— Unlawful acts
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-407— Approval of subdivision plan
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-408— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-409— Permits required — Performance bond requirement — Sewer moratoriums — Disclosure upon transfer
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-410— Variances — Hearings — Finality of decision
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-411— Laws or ordinances in conflict with part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-412— Injunctions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-413— Violations — Penalty
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-414— Proof of access to sewage system prior to construction — Rules and regulations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-415— Advanced treatment systems pilot project study
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-416— Advanced treatment systems requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-417— Penalty for failure to conduct operation and maintenance checks — Penalty for failure to maintain operation and maintenance contract
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-418— Excavation of a preexisting subsurface sewage disposal system
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-419— Requirements for the installation and operation of advanced treatment systems (ATS)
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-501— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-502— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-503— Authorization for loans to municipalities for waterworks — Funding — Conditions of approval and repayment — Loan eligibility of municipalities not receiving state-shared taxes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-504— Rules and regulations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-505— Appropriation of funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-506— Loan agreements with municipalities — Provisions of agreement
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-507— Additional agreements or securities required for issuance of bonds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-508— Approval of loan agreements — Payments
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-509— Allocation of loan funds — Criteria
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-510— Payments to state — Water service fee — Taxation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-511— Payments made to authority — Special trust funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-512— Tax levy to meet payments
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-513— Failure of municipality to comply with payment schedule — Withholding of state funds — Rate increases
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-514— Enforcement of agreement by the state
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-515— Limit on indebtedness not applicable
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-516— Action of municipality by resolution
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-517— Provisions supplemental
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-518— Powers of Tennessee public utility commission unaffected
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-519— Loans made retroactively
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-601— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-602— Authorities created as public and governmental bodies — Property and revenue exempt from taxes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-603— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-604— Creation of authority — Resolution — Petition — Order of approval or disapproval — Hearing — Resolution or ordinance — Agreement for transfer
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-605— Appointment of commissioners — Members — Election of officers — Jurisdiction
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-606— Executive director — Other officers — Budget
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-607— Powers of authority
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-608— Charges for services — Classification of customers — Contracts for collection of sewer charges — Appeals
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-609— Collection from industrial users for construction costs — Allocation of right to discharge industrial wastes into system
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-610— Power to condemn property
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-611— Power to issue bonds — Conditions of bonds — Rights of bondholders — Execution — Tax exemption — Legal investment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-612— Powers to incur debt in anticipation of federal or state aid — Sale of bonds to federal agency — Issuance of temporary obligations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-613— Administration by civil service — Adoption of civil service plan by authority — Requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-614— Powers of participating governmental entities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-615— Dissolution of authority
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-616— Provisions supplemental
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-617— Liberal construction
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-618— Compensation of board members
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-619— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-620— Payment restriction — Written acknowledgment for provision of services — Deposit and attorney fees — Applicability of section
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-701— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-702— Declaration of policy and purpose
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-703— Part definitions. [See contingent amendment to subdivision (2) and the Compiler’s Notes.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-704— Duties and authority of board
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-705— Duties and authority of commissioner
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-706— Supervision over construction of public water systems
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-707— Supervision of operation and maintenance of public water systems
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-708— Notification to public and regulatory agencies
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-709— Fluoride levels
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-710— Emergency plan for provision of water
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-711— Prohibited acts
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-712— Complaints issued to violator — Orders for corrective action
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-713— Penalties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-714— Hearings — Initial order — Review of initial order — Final order — Judicial review of final order
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-715— Injunctions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-716— Nuisance
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-717— Disbursement of civil penalties and damages
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-718— Construction of part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-719— Continuation of rules and regulations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-720— Lead free requirements — Notice — Exceptions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-801— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-802— Purposes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-803— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-804— State construction grants
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-805— State preliminary engineering grants and grant allowances
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-806— Wastewater works grant account
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-807— Appropriations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-808— Contracts for technical assistance to municipalities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-809— Implementation of technological and fiscal systems
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-810— Contracts between state and municipalities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-811— Audits of municipalities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-901— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-902— Legislative purpose
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-903— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-904— Certified operators only — Violations of part — Penalties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-905— Board of certification
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-906— Powers and duties of board
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-907— Classification of facilities and systems
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-908— Certification by commissioner
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-909— Certification of operators — Responsibilities — Multiple functions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-910— Issuance, duration and renewal of certificates — Reciprocity
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-911— Revocation of certificates — Appeals
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-912— Replacement of certified operator
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-913— Collection of fees — Funding
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-914— Appeals of board's rulings
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-915— Complaints — Procedures — Determinations — Appeals
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1001— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1002— Purpose and intent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1003— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1004— Wastewater facility revolving loan fund
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1005— Program for loans, financing and refinancing — Powers of department and authority — Audit — Assignment of rights and obligations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1006— Prerequisites for and terms of loans
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1007— Wastewater financing board — Purpose
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1008— Wastewater financing board — Created — Responsibility — Members — Terms — Expenses — Quorum — Conflict of interest — Records — Duties of director
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1009— Wastewater financing board — Powers and duties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1010— Facilities with earnings or operating deficit, or operating in default
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1011— Consolidation of facilities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1012— Audited annual financial reports provided
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1013— Appeals
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1014— Authority of local governments to enter into loan agreements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1015— Part supplemental — Loan agreements governed by this part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1016— Annual report
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1017— Review and approval of new water or wastewater system — Petition
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1101— Legislative purpose
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1102— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1103— Authorization of storm water facilities or flood control improvements by municipality
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1104— Condemnation of property
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1105— Municipal authority
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1106— Civil penalty for violation of ordinance
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1107— Facilities user's fee
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1108— Financing of facilities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1109— Powers in addition to other municipal powers
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1110— Permit conditions for discharges
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1111— Water quality regulation authority not limited by this part. [Contingent amendment. See second version of section and the Compiler's Notes.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1111.1— Water quality regulation authority not limited by this part. [Contingent amendment. See first version of section and the Compiler's Notes.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1112— Notice of federally mandated charges
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1113— Annual report to state legislative delegation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1201— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1202— Purpose and intent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1203— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1204— Drinking water revolving loan fund
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1205— Program for loans, financing and refinancing — Powers of department and authority — Priority system and list — Affordability criteria — Intended use plan — Recommendations for loans — Audit
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1206— Prerequisites for and terms of loans
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1207— [Obsolete.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1301— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1302— Authorities created as public and governmental bodies — Property and revenue exempt from taxes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1303— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1304— Creation of authority — Resolution — Petition — Order of approval or disapproval — Hearing — Resolution or ordinance — Agreement for transfer
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1305— Appointment of commissioners — Members — Election of officers — Jurisdiction
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1306— Executive director — Budget
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1307— Powers of authority — Prohibited actions — County growth plan
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1308— Charges for services — Classification of customers — Contracts for collection of sewer charges
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1309— Collection from industrial users for construction costs — Assumption of commitment to repay recovery costs — Allocation of right to discharge industrial wastes into system
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1310— Power to condemn property
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1311— Power to issue bonds — Conditions of bonds — Rights of bondholders — Execution — Tax exemption — Legal investment — Conflicting laws — Full faith and credit
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1312— Powers to incur debt in anticipation of federal or state aid — Sale of bonds to federal agency — Issuance of temporary obligations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1313— Powers of creating and participating governmental entities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1314— Dissolution of authority
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1315— Powers conferred by part additional and supplemental
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1316— Liberal construction
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1317— Compensation of board members
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1318— Policy of competitive bidding — Purchasing
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-221-1319— General assembly approval requirement