(A) This subchapter sets forth uniform requirements for users of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) for the city, and enables the city to comply with all applicable state and federal laws including the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq., and the General Pretreatment Regulations, 40 C.F.R. pt. 403. The objectives of this subchapter are:
(1) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW that will interfere with its operation;
(2) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW, inadequately treated, into receiving waters or otherwise be incompatible with the POTW;
(3) To protect both POTW personnel who may be affected by wastewater and sludge in the course of their employment and the general public;
(4) To promote reuse and recycling of industrial wastewater and sludge from the POTW;
(5) To provide for fees for the equitable distribution of the cost of operation, maintenance and improvement of the POTW; and
(6) To enable the city to comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit conditions, sludge use and disposal requirements, and any other federal or state laws to which the POTW is subject.
(B) This subchapter shall apply to all users of the POTW. The subchapter authorizes the issuance of individual wastewater discharge permits or general permit; provides for monitoring, compliance and enforcement activities; establishes administrative review procedures; requires user reporting; and provides for the setting of fees for the equitable distribution of costs resulting from the program established herein.
(C) Administration. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Superintendent shall administer, implement and enforce the provisions of this subchapter. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the Superintendent may be delegated by the Superintendent to a duly authorized city employee.
(Ord. 1785, passed 12-9-2002; Am. Ord. 2158, passed 1-26-2009)