(A) Required. Where necessary in the opinion of the Sewer Department, the owner shall provide, at his or her expense, such preliminary treatment as may be necessary to:
(1) Reduce the BOD to 300 parts per million and the suspended solids to 350 parts per million by weight;
(2) Reduce objectionable characteristics or constituents to within the maximum limits provided for in § 50.040; or
(3) Control the quantities and rates of discharge of such waters or wastes.
(B) Approval. Plans, specifications, and any other pertinent information relating to proposed preliminary treatment facilities shall be submitted for approval of the Sewer Department and the state’s Department of Health Services. No construction of such facilities shall be commenced until such approvals are obtained in writing.
(C) Maintenance of facilities. Where preliminary treatment facilities are provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at his or her expense.
(D) Enforcement. The Sewer Department shall also enforce federal preliminary treatment as set forth by 40 C.F.R. part 403.
(1989 Code, § 14-4-4) (Ord. 89-07, passed 8-24-1989)