MSD operates according to its Rules & Regulations. This document, which is approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) of Hamilton County, serves as the basis for MSD's authority and responsibility and also contains information on terminology, rates, and jurisdiction which apply to MSD's operations.
All new and existing discharges to the system are subject to these Rules & Regulations:
All current MSD Rules & Regulations (in one document): Full MSD Rules and Regulations
An introduction to the current MSD Rules and Regulations: Introduction
Article I: Definitions
Article II: Control of Sewers
Article III: Combined Sewers
Article IV: Use of Wastewater Treatment System
Article V: Approval of Plans for Wastewater Treatment Works
Article VI: Design of Sanitary Sewers
Article VII: Wastewater Lift Stations
Article VIII: Wastewater Treatment Plants
Article IX: Construction Material
Article X: Construction Procedure
Article XI: Assurance of Completion
Article XII: Building Sewer: Connections and Permits
Article XIII: Individual Private Sewage Disposal
Article XIV: Disposal of Holding Tank Wastes
Article XV: Pretreatment
Article XVI: Application of the Wastewater Treatment System (WTS) Service Charge
Article XVII: Application of the Wastewater Treatment System (WTS) Surcharge
Article XVIII: Miscellaneous
Article XIX: Inspection of Construction
Article XX: Maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment System
Article XXI: Powers and Authority
Article XXII: Penalties
Article XXIII: Administrative Enforcement, Practices, and Procedures
Article XXIV: Administrative Rules
Article XXV: Fees, Charges, Penalties, Credits Validity
Article XXVI: Validity
Article XXVII: Rights Preserved
Article XXVIII: Rules and Regulations in Force
Original MSD Rules & Regulations with list of amendments: Compendium of Historical MSD Rules and Regulations