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V fir► CHAPTER 9-1125 WATER QUALITY REGULATIONS Sections: 9-1125.1 intent 9.1125.2 Basis for Chapter 9-1125.3 Water Regulations 9-1125.4 Compliance Required 9-1125.5 Duties of Director of Environmental Health 9-1125.6 Enforcement Procedures 9-1125.7 Environmental Health Division Fees and Fines Section 9-1125.1 Intent. The intent of this Chapter is to prohibit the discharge of wastes into the surface and ground waters of the County, consistent with water quality objectives, to reduce the cumulative effect or possible cumulative effect on properties and characteristics which result or may result from the discharge of wastes. The discharge of wastes shall not create a nuisance. Section 9-1125.2 Basis for Chanter. As provided for in the Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act Division 7, Chapter 1, Section 13002 (a) and (b), the County hereby establishes regulations imposing conditions, restrictions, or limitations for the disposal of waste or any other activity which might degrade the quality of the waters of the state because: (a) Public Interest. It is in the best public interest of the citizens of the County of San Joaquin to provide and be provided with the best quality of water possible; (b) Environmental Quality. The quality of water affects the quality of the environment as well as its economic value; (c) Beneficial Uses. The surface waters and ground waters of the County provide beneficial uses which include, but are not necessarily limited to, domestic, municipal, agricultural and industrial supply;power generation; recreation; aesthetic enjoyment;navigation; and preservation and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and other aquatic resources or preserves; and (d) Welfare. It is the responsibility of San Joaquin County Public Health Services to preserve and protect water quality for the health and welfare of the citizens of the County of Sal-, Joaquin. July 1992 1125-1