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Glasgow Discharge of Sewage ordinance (§ 700.220)

Chapter 700: Water and Sewer · Article IV. Sewer Regulations

In short: Discharging sewage or other polluted waste into any natural outlet in Glasgow or areas under city jurisdiction is illegal, unless it has first been suitably treated as the rest of this chapter requires.

Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.

It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within the City of Glasgow or in any area under the jurisdiction of the City, any sewage or other polluted wastes, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of this Chapter.

Official source: City of Glasgow official Code of Ordinances (online), § 700.220

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.