(A) This subchapter sets forth uniform requirements for direct and indirect contributors into the wastewater collection and treatment system for the town and enables the town to comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including the Clean Water Act, being 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., and the general pretreatment regulations, being 40 C.F.R. part 403. It is intended to aid in the prevention of sanitary sewer blockages and obstructions from contributions and accumulation of fats, oils, and greases into the sewer system from industrial or commercial establishments, particularly food preparation and serving facilities.
(B) The objectives of this subchapter are:
(1) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the municipal wastewater system which will interfere with the operation of the system or contaminate the resulting sludge;
(2) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the municipal wastewater system which will pass through the system, inadequately treated, into any waters of the state or otherwise be incompatible with the system;
(3) To ensure the capability for reuse and recycling of industrial wastewater and sludge from the municipal system;
(4) To protect both municipal personnel who may be affected by sewage, sludge, and effluent in the course of their employment as well as protecting the general public;
(5) To provide for equitable distribution of the cost of operation, maintenance and improvement of the municipal wastewater system;
(6) To ensure that the municipality complies with its NPDES or nondischarge permit conditions, sludge use, disposal requirements and other federal or state laws to which the municipal wastewater system is subject; and
(7) To aid in the prevention of sanitary sewer blockages and obstructions from contributions end accumulations of fats, oils, and greases into the wastewater system from industrial or commercial establishments, particularly food preparation and serving facilities.
(C) This subchapter provides for the regulation of direct and indirect contributors to the municipal wastewater system, through the issuance of permits to certain nondomestic users and through enforcement of general requirements for the other users, authorizes monitoring and enforcement activities, requires user reporting and provides for the setting of fees for the equitable distribution of costs resulting from the program established herein.
(D) This subchapter shall apply to all users of the municipal wastewater system as authorized by G.S. 160A-312. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Public Works Director shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this subchapter. Any powers granted to or imposed upon the Public Works Director may be delegated by the Public Works Director to other town personnel. By discharging wastewater into the municipal wastewater system, industrial users located outside the town limits agree to comply with the terms and conditions established in this subchapter, as well as any permits, enforcement actions, or orders issued hereunder.
(Ord. 06-101, passed 4-18-2006)