(A) (1) The admission into the public sewers of any waters or wastes having the following shall be subject to the review and approval of the control authority:
(a) A five-day biochemical oxygen demand greater than 300 parts per million by weight;
(b) Containing more than 300 parts per million by weight of suspended solids;
(c) Containing any quantity of substances described in § 53.23 of this chapter; or
(d) Having an average daily flow greater than 5% of the average daily sewage flow of the city.
(2) If the Superintendent has approved the admission of divisions (A)(1)(a) or (A)(1)(b) above into the public sewer, that discharge may be subject to a surcharge as determined by the Superintendent of the Waterworks. Where necessary in the opinion of the Superintendent, the owner shall provide, at his or her expense, such preliminary treatment as may be necessary to:
(a) Reduce the biochemical oxygen demand and/or TSS to 300 parts per million by weight; or
(b) Reduce objectionable characteristics or constituents to within the maximum limits provided for in § 53.24 of this chapter.
(3) Plans, specifications and any other pertinent information relating to proposed preliminary treatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the Superintendent, and no construction of those facilities shall be commenced until approval is obtained in writing.
(2012 Code, § 88-181)
(B) Where preliminary treatment facilities are provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation, at the owner’s expense.
(2012 Code, § 88-182) Penalty, see § 53.99