§ 51.22 AUTHORITY TO REJECT WASTE.
   (A)   If any waters or wastes are discharged, or are proposed to be discharged, to the public sewers, which waters contain the substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in § 51.21 of this chapter, and which, in the judgment of the town, may have deleterious effect upon the sewage works, processes, equipment or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a public nuisance, the town shall upon written notice:
      (1)   Reject the wastes;
      (2)   Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to the public sewers;
      (3)   Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge; and/or
      (4)   Require payment to cover the added cost of handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing taxes or sewer charges.
   (B)   If the town permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the design and installation of the plans and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the town and subject to the requirements of all applicable codes, ordinances and laws.
   (C)   Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the town, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amount, or any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients; all interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the town, and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
   (D)   Where preliminary treatment or flow-equalizing facilities are provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by and at the owner’s expense.
(1982 Code, Title VI, Ch. 2, § VIII) (Ord. passed 5-12-2008) Penalty, see § 51.99