(A) Self-monitoring reports. If a self-monitoring report is required, the reporting schedule and requirements will be stated on each industrial user’s discharge permit.
(B) Requirements. Periodic measurements of flow, suspended solids, BOD and other appropriate waste characteristics shall be made by those permittees specifically designated by the Director. The Director shall determine the number of 24-hour flow measurements and samples required. All samples taken by the industrial user shall be divided with the county for testing as specified by the Director. Continuous monitoring may be required in cases involving large fluctuations in quantity or quality of wastes, or if the wastewater appears to have characteristics that may damage the treatment system. The acceptability of any monitoring results shall be determined by the Director. Self-monitoring frequency, parameters and location shall be specified on the industrial waste discharge permit.
(C) Measurements.
(1) All sampling and analysis for self-monitoring purposes shall be performed by qualified laboratories acceptable to the Director, in the manner described, and certified under penalty of perjury by the permittee. Sample collection and analysis and the collection of other information shall be performed with sufficient care to produce evidence admissible in enforcement proceedings or in judicial actions.
(2) The handling, storage and analysis of all samples collected for the determination of the characteristics of waste discharged shall be performed in accordance with standard procedures.
(Ord. passed 9-9-08)