(A) This chapter sets forth uniform requirements for direct and indirect contributors into the wastewater collection and treatment system for the city of Goldsboro, hereafter referred to as the city, and enables the city to comply with all applicable state and federal laws required by the Clean Water Act of 1977 and the General Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR, Part 403).
(B) The objectives of this chapter 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 receiving waters or the atmosphere or otherwise be incompatible with the system;
(3) To improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewaters and sludges from the system;
(4) To protect both municipal personnel who may come into contact with 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; and
(6) To ensure the municipality complies with its NPDES or non-discharge permit conditions, sludge use and disposal requirements and any other federal or state laws which the municipal wastewater system is subject to;
(7) To aid in the prevention of wastewater collection system blockages and obstructions and resulting sanitary sewer overflows from contributions and accumulation of fats, oils, and greases into the municipal wastewater system from industrial or commercial establishments, particularly food preparation and serving facilities.
(C) This regulation provides for the regulation of direct and indirect contributors to the municipal wastewater system, through the issuance of permits to certain non-domestic 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 regulation shall apply to all users of the city of Goldsboro's wastewater collection and treatment system and to persons outside the city, who are, by permit or agreement with the city, users of the city POTW. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Public Utilities Director shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this regulation. Any powers granted to or imposed upon the POTW Director may be delegated by the POTW Director to other city personnel. By discharging wastewater into the municipal wastewater system, industrial users located beyond the city limits agree to comply with the terms and conditions established in this regulation, as well as any permits or orders issued hereunder.
(Ord. 1994-79, passed 11-21-94; Am. Ord. 2001-10, passed 1-16-01)