A. Entry Powers; Restrictions:
1. The director and other duly authorized employees of the town bearing proper credentials and identification are entitled to enter any public or private property at any reasonable time for the purpose of enforcing this chapter.
2. Anyone acting under this authority shall observe the establishment's rules and regulations concerning safety, internal security, and fire protection.
3. The director and other duly authorized employees of the town bearing proper credentials and identification are entitled to enter all private properties through which the town holds a negotiated easement for the purposes of:
a. Inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, or repair;
b. Maintenance of any portion of the sewerage system lying within the easements; and
c. Conducting any other authorized activity.
4. All activities shall be conducted in full accordance with the terms of the negotiated easement pertaining to the private property involved.
5. No persons acting under authority of this provision may inquire into any processes, including metallurgical, chemical, oil refining, ceramic, paper, or other industries, beyond that point having a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge to the public sewers. (1999 Code § 6-318)
B. Sampling And Testing:
1. Sampling shall be conducted according to customarily accepted methods, reflecting the effect of constituents upon the sewage works and determining the existence of hazards to health, life, limb and property.
Note: The particular analysis involved will determine whether a twenty four (24) hour composite sample from all outfalls of a premises is appropriate or whether a grab sample or samples should be taken. Normally, but not always, BOD and suspended solids analysis will be obtained from twenty four (24) hour composites of all outfalls. Where applicable, sixteen (16) hour, eight (8) hour or some other period may be required. Periodic grab samples will be used to determine pH.
2. Examination or analysis of the characteristics of waters and wastes required by this chapter shall be:
a. Conducted in accordance with the latest edition of "Standard Methods"; and
b. Determined from suitable samples taken at the control manhole provided or other control point authorized by the approving authority.
3. BOD and suspended solids shall be determined from composite sampling.
4. The town may select an independent firm or laboratory to determine flow, BOD, and suspended solids.
5. The town is entitled to select the time of sampling at its sole discretion so long as at least annual samples are taken.
(1999 Code § 6-315)