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Until an adequate analysis of a representative sample of user's wastes has been obtained, the POTW shall, for the purpose of this chapter, make a determination of the character and concentration of the user's wastes by using data based on analysis of similar processes or data for his type of business that are available from the EPA or from industry-recognized authoritative sources. This method, if selected by the POTW, shall continue at the POTW's pleasure or until an adequate analysis has been made.
(Ord. PO-80-1, passed 11-24-80)
All data collected pertaining to industrial wastes including records kept by each industrial user shall be subject to audit and review by the EPA or approval authority upon request. The Utility Service Board shall annually publish in the local newspaper a list of the users which were not in compliance with any pretreatment requirements or standards at least once during the 12 previous months. The notification shall also summarize any enforcement actions taken against the user during the same 12 months.
(Ord. PO-80-1, passed 11-24-80)
(A) Information and data obtained from reports, questionnaires, permit applications, permits and monitoring programs and from inspections shall be available to the public or other governmental agency without restriction unless the user specifically requests and is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Utility Service Board that the release of such information would divulge information, processes, or methods of production entitled to protection as trade secrets of the user.
(B) When requested by the person furnished a report, the portions of a report which might disclose trade secrets or secret processes shall not be made available for inspection by the public but shall be made available upon written request to governmental agencies for uses related to this chapter, the NPDES permit, state disposal system permit or the pretreatment programs. However, such portions of a report shall be available for use by the state or any state agency in judicial review or enforcement proceedings involving the person furnishing the report. Wastewater constituents and characteristics will not be recognized as confidential information.
(C) Information accepted by the Utility Service Board as confidential, shall not be transmitted to any governmental agency or to the general public by the Board until and unless a ten-day notification is given to the user.
(Ord. PO-80-1, passed 11-24-80)
(A) A person who is a licensed commercial or industrial waste hauler may discharge compatible pollutants to the wastewater treatment plant at a time and place and in such amounts as permitted by the Superintendent. Wastewater so received must have been generated from within Clinton County.
(B) Application to the Superintendent and approval must be secured prior to any dumping along with payment of dumping fees as follows.
(1) Septic tank (Residential) $35 per 1,000 gallons.
(2) Industrial and/or commercial $60 per 1,000 gallons.
(C) A listing of all wastes and source information must be submitted with each application.
(Ord. PO-80-1, passed 11-24-80; Am. Ord. 85-09, passed 7-8-85; Am. Ord. PO-98-4, passed 6-8-98; Am. Ord. 17-18, passed 12-5-17)
REMEDIES
(A) Whenever the Utility Service Board finds that any user has violated or is violating §§ 51.006 or 51.030 through 51.101, wastewater contribution permit, or any prohibition, limitation or requirements contained herein, the Board may serve on the person a written notice stating the nature of the violation. Within 30 days of the date of the notice, a plan for the satisfactory correction thereof shall be submitted by the user.
(B) Any person found to be violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of §§ 51.006 or 51.030 through 51.101 shall be served by the Board with a written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for its satisfactory correction as discussed in §§ 51.105 through 51.113, and 51.999. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in the notice, permanently cease all violations.
('75 Code, § 7.44) (Ord. PO-80-1, passed 11-24-80)
(A) The Utility Service Board may suspend the wastewater treatment service or a wastewater contribution permit when suspension is necessary, in the opinion of the Board, in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of persons, to the environment, causes interference to the POTW or causes violation to any condition of its NPDES permit.
(B) Any person notified of a suspension of the wastewater treatment service or the wastewater contribution permit shall immediately stop or eliminate the contribution. In the event of a failure of the person to comply voluntarily with the suspension order, the Board shall take such steps as deemed necessary including immediate severance of the sewer connection, to prevent or minimize damage to the POTW system or endangerment to any individuals. The Board shall reinstate the wastewater contribution permit or the wastewater treatment service on proof of the elimination of the noncomplying discharge. A detailed written statement submitted by the user describing the causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken to prevent any further occurrence shall be submitted to the Board within 15 days of the date of occurrence.
(Ord. PO-80-1, passed 11-24-80)
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