The objectives of this chapter shall be to:
(A) Prevent the introduction of pollutants into the wastewater system which will interfere with the operation of the city wastewater collection system, including, but not limited to, interference with the use or disposal of the resulting sludge;
(B) Prevent the introduction of pollutants into the city wastewater collection system which will, if inadequately treated, pass through the system into receiving waters or to the atmosphere or otherwise be incompatible with the systems;
(C) Ensure the quality of sludge to allow its use and disposal in compliance with statutes and regulations;
(D) Protect the general public, wastewater collection system maintenance personnel, the personnel of any POTW and the environment;
(E) Improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewater and sludge from the wastewater collection system;
(F) Provide for equitable distribution of the costs of the wastewater operations, maintenance and improvement of the POTW; and
(G) Enable the POTW to comply with NPDES permit conditions, sludge use and disposal requirements and any other federal or state laws.
(2012 Code, § 88-143)