(1) Prohibition. Prohibit the discharge of such wastewater;
(2) On-Site Modifications. Require the discharger to demonstrate that on-site modifications will reduce or eliminate the discharge of such substances in conformity with this chapter;
(3) Pretreatment. Require pretreatment, including storage facilities or flow equalization necessary to reduce or eliminate objectionable characteristics or substances so that the discharge will not violate these regulations and will be rendered acceptable;
(4) Surcharge. Require the person making, causing or allowing the discharge to pay any additional cost or expense incurred by the city for handling and treating of excess loads imposed on the wastewater collection system and/or pumping stations owned and/or operated by the city; or
(5) Other Action. Take such other remedial action as may be deemed desirable or necessary to achieve the purpose of this chapter.
(B) Pretreatment.
(1) Generally.
(a) Where pretreatment or equalization of wastewater flows prior to discharge into any part of the wastewater system is required, plans, specifications and other pertinent data or information relating to such pretreatment or flow-control facilities shall first be submitted to the city for review and approval.
(b) Such approval shall not exempt the discharger of such flows from compliance with any applicable code, ordinance, rule, regulation or order of any governmental authority with jurisdiction for such discharges. No subsequent alteration or addition to such pretreatment or flow-control facilities shall be made without due notice to and prior approval of the city.
(2) Requirements. Any person whose discharge is determined to be unacceptable in accordance with this chapter or in accordance with the NEORSD Sewer Use Code may apply to the city for permission to render such discharge acceptable by pretreatment. Pretreatment may be approved if it complies with all requirements and conditions of the NEORSD Sewer Use Code and this chapter. At the discretion of the city, the installation of grease, oil or sand interceptor’s may be required for the safe and proper handling of wastes containing excess quantities of such materials.
(3) Operations. If pretreatment or control of waste flows is required, such facilities shall be maintained in good working order and operated as efficiently as possible by the owner at his or her own cost and expense, subject to the requirements of these regulations and all other applicable codes, ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
(C) Accidental Discharges. If, for any reason, a facility does not comply with or will not be able to comply with any prohibition or limitation in this chapter, the owner or person responsible for the facility shall immediately notify the city so that the necessary corrective action may be taken to protect persons and the treatment system.
(Ord. 14-86, passed 1-21-1986)