An industrial wastewater discharge permit is issued to each business which prohibits the discharge of pollutants in excess of federally approved, technically based local limits. The service provider samples wastewater from these businesses to determine if they are in compliance with the permit conditions. Enforcement actions are taken when necessary in accordance with the federally approved emergency response plan and emergency response guide. Authority for these actions are provided in this code, through NDEP and 40 CFR.
In addition to this program, is the requirement for, and enforcement of, secondary containment. Any business that stores a product, new or used, that has the potential to contaminate soil or ground water must provide a secondary containment system that will prevent any leak or spill from adversely impacting the environment. (Ord. 506, 1-18-2007)