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Show ILLINOIS 281 standards of qualification and competence of sewage works operators ; (5) standards for sealing abandoned water wells and holes to protect ground water supplies; (6) standards for the sale or use of pesti- cides, detergents, or any other articles which constitute water pollu- tion hazards; (7) alerting procedures and abatement standards applicable to water pollution emergencies; (8) requirements for inspection of equipment, facilities or vessels which may cause pol- lution; and (9) standards for monitoring discharges and collecting samples.23 The act prohibits the discharge of contaminants which cause water pollution or violate the standards of the board. A permit must be obtained from the Environmental Protection Agency, which is established by the act, before constructing, installing, or operating any equipment, facility, vessel, or aircraft capable of causing water pollution. A permit must also be obtained before constructing sewage treatment facilities or outlets, or increasing the strength or quantity of any existing discharge into the waters of the State.24 The board may grant an individual variance, after notice and hearing, if it finds, upon the presentation of adequate proof, that compliance with any rule, regulation, requirement or order of the board would impose an arbitrary or unreasonable hardship. Variances are to be granted for a specific period of time, but cannot exceed one year.25 Procedures are specified in the act for the adoption of regulations by the board after notice and hearing.26 Regulations of the board and the provisions of the act may be enforced by order of the board, after notice and hearing,27 and any party adversely affected by a final order of the board may obtain judicial review.28 Criminal and civil remedies are provided for violations of the act, regulations, or orders of the board.29 Owners of public water supplies shall submit plans and specifica- tions to the Environmental Protection Agency and obtain written approval before starting the construction of any proposed public water supply installation.30 In connection with a statutory predecessor of the present water pollution control agency, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that an earlier water quality control act did not preclude an individual from taking action against a pollutor without consulting the State agency.31 Further, it has been held that the grant of a permit by the State agency to discharge the outflow of a sewer system into a stream did not bar a riparian owner's suit against a village to enjoin a private nuisance caused by pollution of a creek.32 However, an Illinois appellate court concluded that the control and abatement 23 Smith-Hurd Illinois Ann. Stat., ch. 111%, sec. 1013. M Smith-Hurd Illinois Ann. Stat., ch. lliy2, sees. 1012, 1039. 23 Smith-Hurd Illinois Ann. Stat.. ch. 111%, sees. 1035 to 1038. 28 Smith-Hurd Illinois Ann. Stat., ch. 111%, sees. 1026 to 1029. 27 Smith-Hurd Illinois Ann. Stat., ch. 111%, sees. 1030 to 1033. 28 Smith-Hurd Illinois Ann. Stat., ch. 111%, sec. 1041. 28 Smith-Hurd Illinois Ann. Stat., ch. 111%, sees. 1042 to 1045. s« Smith-Hurd Illinois Ann. Stat., ch. 111%, sees. 1014 to 1019. nRuth v. Aurora Sanitary Diet., 17 111. 2d 11, 158 N.E. 2d 601 (1959). 32 Barrington Hilii Country Gluo v. Village of Barrington, 357 111. 11, 191 N.E. 239 (1934). |