CHAPTER 51: SEWER REGULATIONS
Section
   51.01   Definitions
   51.02   Use of municipal sewers required
   51.03   Private sewage disposal
   51.04   Building sewers and connections
   51.05   Use of the municipal sewers
   51.06   Malicious or willful damage to sewer system
   51.07   Powers and authority of inspectors
   51.08   Rates and charges for services
   51.09   Fees
   51.10   Construction standards
   51.11   Repairs of city sewer mains and service lines
 
   51.99   Penalty
§ 51.01 DEFINITIONS.
   Unless the context specifically indicated otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this chapter shall be as follows:
   BUILDING DRAIN. That part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the building sewer, as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code (typically within five feet of building or structure).
   BUILDING SEWER. The extension from the building drain to the municipal sewer or other place of disposal, as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code (normally within five feet of the building or structure).
   COMMERCIAL. All other premises which are not classed residential.
   GARBAGE. Shall mean solid wastes from the preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food, and from the handling, storage and sale of produce.
   INDUSTRIAL WASTES. The liquid wastes from industrial processes as distinct from sanitary sewage. Industrial waste includes, but is not limited to, restaurants, rendering plants, slaughter floors and service stations.
   MAY. Is permissive.
   MUNICIPAL SEWER. A sewer in which all owners of abutting properties have equal rights, and is controlled by public authority.
   NATURAL OUTLET. Any outlet into a watercourse, pond, ditch, lake or other body of surface or ground water.
   PERSON. Any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation or group.
   PRE-TREATMENT. Any treatment facility or process required to bring sewage strength to acceptable levels comparable to domestic sewage levels, as determined by the Board of Trustees, so as not to damage the municipal treatment facilities or process.
   PROPERLY SHREDDED GARBAGE. The wastes from the preparation, cooking and dispensing of food that has been shredded to such a degree that all particles will be carried freely, under the flow conditions normally prevailing in municipal sewers, with no particle greater than one-half inch in any dimension.
   RESIDENTIAL. All premises occupied and used exclusively as a home by not more than two families.
   SANITARY SEWER. A sewer, which carries sewage, and to which storm, surface, and ground waters are not intentionally admitted.
   SD DENR. South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
   SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT. Any arrangement of devices and structures used for treating sewage.
   SEWAGE SYSTEM. All facilities for collecting, pumping, treating, and disposing of sewage.
   SEWAGE. A combination of the water carried wastes from residences, business buildings, institutions, and industrial establishments.
   SEWER. A pipe or conduit for carrying sewage.
   SHALL. Is mandatory.
   SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. The superintendent of the sewer system of the municipality, or the authorized deputy, agent, or representative of the municipality.
   SUSPENDED SOLIDS. Solids that either float on the surface of, or are in suspension in water, sewage, or other liquids, and which are removable by laboratory filtering.
   WATERCOURSE. A channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or intermittently.
(Ord. 15, passed 6-20-2006; Ord. 15R-2015, passed 2-2-2015)
§ 51.02 USE OF MUNICIPAL SEWERS REQUIRED.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within the municipality, or in any area under the jurisdiction of said municipality, any sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, or other polluted water, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of this chapter.
   (B)   Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic tank, cess pool, or other facility intended or used for the disposal of sewage.
   (C)    As per SDCL § 9-48-53, the owner of all houses, buildings or properties used for human occupancy, employment, recreation, or other purposes situated within the municipality is hereby required, at his expense, to install suitable toilet facilities therein, and to connect such facilities directly with the proper municipal sewer in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, within 90 days after date of official notice to do so, provided:
      (1)   The structure or wastewater system is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of a municipality or sanitary district;
      (2)   The sewer collection system of the public entity exists within 200 feet of the home, trailer court, commercial establishment, business, park, institution, or property line; and
      (3)   The municipality or sanitary district requests to provide service to the premises (ref: Individual & Small On-site Wastewater Systems 74:03:01:44), except as provided in the following section.
   (D)   The town has the right to require annexation to any new or current serviced area. All new services may be required to agree, in writing, to annex into the town limits when, and if, the property is within the legal proximity.
(Ord. 15, passed 6-20-2006; Ord. 15R-2015, passed 2-2-2015; Ord. passed 1-8-2019) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 51.03 PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
   (A)   Where a municipal sanitary sewer is not available under the provision of § 51.02(C), the building sewer may be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provision of this chapter.
   (B)   Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall first obtain a written permit approved by the Board of Trustees. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the municipality, which the applicant shall supplement with any plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by Public Works. Charges as per the current fee schedule shall be paid to the municipal Finance Officer at the time the application is filed.
   (C)   A permit for any sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. He/she shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Superintendent, when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The Superintendent shall make the inspection within 12 hours of the receipt of notice.
   (D)   The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the SD DENR. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing sub-surface soil absorption facilities unless it meets the minimum lot size as required by current SD DENR regulations for individual and on-site wastewater systems. No septic tank shall be permitted to discharge to any municipal sewer or natural outlet.
   (E)   At such time as your private sewage disposal system fails and/or a municipal sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in § 51.02(C), a direct connection shall be made to the municipal sewer in compliance with this chapter, and any septic tanks, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material as required by current SD DENR regulations, at no expense to the municipality.
   (F)   The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the municipality.
   (G)   No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by SD DENR.
   (H)   Any individual or corporation desiring connection of the sewage disposal system to any property within the limits of the municipality where the system is not available may, at no cost to the municipality construct any such necessary extension to the specifications of this chapter and SD DENR requirements applicable at the date of construction and approval of the Board of Trustees. Any individual or corporation desiring connection to the sewage disposal system outside the limits of the municipality may be required to annex into the city limits.
   (I)   A copy of all plans and specifications shall be filed with the Town Finance Officer 30 days prior to the start of such construction.
(Ord. 15, passed 6-20-2006; Ord. 15R-2015, passed 2-2-2015) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 51.04 BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS.
   (A)   Only a duly licensed plumber/contractor, per the Town's Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details approved by the Town Board, or an employee of the Public Works Department shall be permitted to do any work on or uncover, make any connections with, make an opening into, use, alter, or disturb any municipal sewer or appurtenances. All such plumbers/ contractors shall be governed by state and town regulations that are in force or that may be hereafter adopted.
   (B)   Any person desiring sewer service from the municipal sewer system for premises not currently connected with the system shall apply to the Town Finance Officer for a permit. The owner or his agent shall make application on a form furnished by the municipality. The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications, or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the Superintendent. The time the application is filed, the applicant shall pay to the municipal Finance Officer a connection/tap fee to be determined by the following schedule:
      (1)   Owners of commercial premises shall pay an assessment fee, per current fee schedule, for connection to the municipal sewage system; and
      (2)   Owners of residential premises shall pay an assessment fee, per current fee schedule, per dwelling for connection to the municipal sewage system.
   (C)   All costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the municipality from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be caused by the installation of the building sewer.
   (D)   A separate and independent building sewer connection shall be provided for every dwelling as required by State Plumbing Code. Under exceptional circumstances the Town Board may waive the provisions of this section.
   (E)   Existing building sewers, in working condition, may be used in connection with new buildings only when they are found, on examination and tested by the Public Works Department, or individual appointed by the Superintendent, to meet all requirements of this chapter and are approved by the Town Board.
   (F)   The size and slope of the building sewer shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent, but in no event shall the diameter be less than four inches. Slope shall comply with State Plumbing Code requirements.
   (G)   Wherever possible the building sewer shall be brought to the building at an elevation below the basement floor. No building sewer shall be laid parallel to or within three feet of any bearing wall, which might thereby be weakened.
   (H)   In all buildings in which any building drain is too low to permit gravity flow to the municipal sewer, sanitary sewage carried by such drain shall be lifted by approved artificial means and discharge to the building sewer, at no cost to the municipality.
   (I)   The connection for the building sewer into the municipal sewer shall be made at the owner's expense with an approved saddle in the municipal sewer at the location specified by the "Superintendent".
(Ord. 15, passed 6-20-2006; Ord. 15R-2015, passed 2-2-2015) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 51.05 USE OF THE MUNICIPAL SEWERS.
   (A)   No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water, surface water, ground water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, cooling water or unpolluted industrial process waters to any sanitary sewer.
   (B)   Storm water and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged to such sewers as are specifically designated storm sewers, or to a natural outlet approved by the Superintendent. Industrial cooling water or unpolluted process waters may be discharged, upon approval of the Superintendent, to a storm sewer or natural outlet.
   (C)   Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following described waters or wastes to any municipal sewer:
      (1)   Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than 150º F;
      (2)   Any water or waste which may contain more than 100 parts per million, by weight, of fat, oil, or grease;
      (3)   Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, or other flammable or explosive liquid, solid, or gas;
      (4)   Any garbage that has not been property shredded;
      (5)   Any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, leathers, tar, plastics, wood, paunch, manure, or any other solid or viscous substance capable of causing obstruction to the flow in sewers or other interference with the proper operation of the sewage system;
      (6)   Any waters or wastes containing a toxic or poisonous substance in sufficient quantity to injure or interfere with any sewage treatment process constitute a hazard to humans or animals or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the sewage treatment plant;
      (7)   Any waters or wastes containing suspended solids of such character and quantity that unusual attention or expense is required to handle such materials at the sewage treatment plant; or
      (8)   Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance capable of creating a public nuisance.
   (D)   Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Superintendent, they are necessary for the proper handling of the liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any inflammable wastes, sand and other harmful ingredients; except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Superintendent, and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning, and inspection. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature. They shall be of substantial construction; water tight and equipped with easily removable covers which when bolted in place shall be gas tight and watertight.
   (E)   Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be maintained by the owner, at his expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times.
   (F)   Pre-treatment of waste may be required if deemed necessary by the Superintendent. If required, pre-treatment must comply with SD DENR requirements, be approved by the Board of Trustees and installed at no expense to the town. Pre-treatment shall occur prior to municipal treatment facilities and processes.
(Ord. 15, passed 6-20-2006; Ord. 15R-2015, passed 2-2-2015) Penalty, see § 10.99
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