(A) Unpolluted water from air conditioners, cooling, condensing systems or swimming pools, shall be discharged to a storm sewer, where it is available, or to a combined sewer approved by the town. Where a storm sewer is not available, discharge may be to a natural outlet approved by the town 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 upon prior written approval by the town.
(B) 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 (A) above.
(C) The town may require users of the treatment works, other than residential users, to supply pertinent information on wastewater flows and characteristics. Such measurements, tests and analysis shall be made at the user’s expense. If made by the town, an appropriate charge may be assessed to the user at the option of the town.
(D) The strength of wastewaters shall be determined, for periodic establishment of charges provided for in the rate ordinance, from samples taken at the aforementioned structure at any period of time and of such duration and in such manner as the town may elect, or, at any place mutually agreed upon between the user and the town. Appropriate charges for sampling and analysis may be assessed to the user at the option of the town. The results of routine sampling and analysis by the user may also be used, for determination of charges after verification by the town.
(E) (1) Grease, oil and sand interceptors or traps shall be provided when, in the opinion of the town they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand and other harmful ingredients, except that such interceptors or traps will not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors or traps shall be of a type and capacity approved by the town and shall be located so as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
(2) They shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperatures and shall be of substantial construction, be gas-tight, water-tight and equipped with easily removable covers. Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors or traps shall be maintained by the owner, at his or her expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times.
(F) Users of the treatment works shall immediately notify the town of any unusual flows or wastes that are discharged accidentally or otherwise to the sewer system.
(G) All provisions of this subchapter and limits set herein shall comply with any applicable state and/or federal requirements now, or projected to be, in effect.
(H) No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully or negligently break, damage, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipment which is a part of the municipal sewage works. Any person violating this provision shall be subject to immediate arrest under charge of criminal mischief.
(Ord. 94-07, passed 9-26-1994) Penalty, see § 53.99