(A) This chapter sets forth uniform requirements for all persons and private or public entities that discharge wastewater into the sewage system of the city, and also sets forth procedures for complying with requirements imposed upon the city by other regulatory agencies. All discharges of wastewater into the city's collection system are subject to the requirements set forth in this chapter. This chapter enables the city to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations established by the Clean Water Act of 1977 and the General Pretreatment Regulations set forth in 40 CFR 403. The objectives of this chapter are to:
(1) Prevent the introduction of pollutants into the wastewater system, which pollutants may interfere with the operation of the system or contaminate the resulting sludge;
(2) Prevent the introduction of pollutants into the wastewater system which will pass through the system, inadequately treated, into surface waters, groundwaters or the atmosphere or otherwise be incompatible with the system;
(3) Improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewaters and sludges from the system;
(4) Protect and preserve the health and safety of the citizens and personnel of the city; and
(5) Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations and permits in the discharge of wastewater.
(B) This chapter provides for regulation through issuance of permits to all dischargers of regulated wastewater, including certain industrial users, and enforcement of general requirements for other users. This chapter also authorizes monitoring and enforcement activities and user reporting, and provides for the setting of fees for the equitable distribution of costs for sewer service.
(`78 Code, § 13.08.010.) (Ord. 3346 § 3, 2022; Ord. 3111 § 3 (part), 2012; Ord. 2932 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2330 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 2195 § 1 (part), 1994.)