(A) Pretreatment of industrial wastes from major contributing industries prior to discharge to the treatment works is required and is subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), published in the Federal Register on November 8, 1973 (40 C.F.R. part 128), and “Federal Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for Analysis of Pollutants”, published in the Federal Register on October 16, 1973 (40 C.F.R. part 136), in addition to any more stringent requirements established by the city and any subsequent state or federal guidelines and rules and regulations.
(B) Plans, specifications, and any other pertinent information relating to pretreatment or control facilities shall be submitted for approval of the city and the state, and no construction of such facilities shall be commenced until written approval is granted. Where such facilities are provided, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operating order by the owner at his or her expense, and shall be subject to periodic inspection by the city to determine that such facilities are being operated in conformance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and permits. The owner shall maintain operating records, and shall submit to the city a monthly summary report of the character of the influent and effluent to show performance of the treatment facilities and for comparison against city monitoring records.
(C) Unpolluted water from air conditioners, cooling and condensing systems, or swimming pools shall be discharged to a storm sewer, where it is available, or to a combined sewer approved by the city. Where a storm sewer is not available, discharge may be to a natural outlet approved by the city and by the state. Where a storm sewer, combined sewer, or natural sewer is not available, such unpolluted water may be discharged to a sanitary sewer pending written approval by the city.
(D) Industrial cooling water, which may be polluted with insoluble oils or grease or suspended solids, shall be pretreated for removal of pollutants and the resultant clear water shall be discharged in accordance with division (C) above.
(Ord. 1977-22, passed 11-10-1977) Penalty, see § 51.999