Sec. 18.1-1. Purpose and Policy.

This chapter sets forth uniform requirements for sewage disposal in York County. It covers both individual and public disposal systems. It is recognized that adequate means for collecting and disposing of wastewater is essential to the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, and prosperity and the orderly growth and development of the county. The provisions of this chapter shall apply throughout the county including specifically any established sanitary districts. This chapter also provides for the construction, operation, extension, maintenance, and the setting of charges and fees for the use of the sewage facilities of the county and its sanitary districts. Revenues derived from the application of this chapter shall be used to defray the county's cost of operating and maintaining adequate wastewater collection and treatment systems and to provide sufficient funds for capital outlay, financing costs, and depreciation.