Rule 5 All remaining discharges to freshwater
The discharge of any contaminant or water into fresh water:
- that is not provided for in Rules 1, 2, 3, and 4; and
- which cannot meet the requirements of Rules 1, 2, 3, and 4; and
- which is not a non-complying activity in Rule 6;
is a discretionary activity.
Note: The spray application of agrichemicals over water bodies or over river and lake beds is addressed in the Regional Air Quality Management Plan.