This subchapter sets forth uniform requirements for users of the wastewater collection and publicly owned treatment works hereafter referred to as POTW for the town and enables the town to comply with provisions of applicable state and federal laws. The objectives of this subchapter include:
(A) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW that will interfere with the operation of the POTW;
(B) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will pass through the POTW, inadequately treated, into receiving waters or otherwise be incompatible with the POTW;
(C) To enhance the likelihood that the quality of the wastewater treatment plan is maintained at a level which allows its use and disposal in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations;
(D) To protect POTW personnel who may be affected by wastewater and sludge in the course of their employment and to protect the general public;
(E) To improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewater and sludge from the POTW;
(F) To provide for fees for the equitable distribution of the cost of operation, maintenance and improvement of the POTW; and
(G) To enable the town to comply with its NPDES permit conditions, sludge use and disposal requirements and any other federal or state requirements to which the POTW is subject.
(Ord. 2011-5, passed 3-14-2011)