Usage charges for residential and commercial premises shall be based on the consumption of water on premises connected with public sewers and drains. In computing charges under the user charge formula for residential and commercial users, biochemical oxygen demand, and suspended solids content are fixed at 250 mg/l. Industrial user charges are based on the volume and strength of wastewater discharged by industrial users. Strength shall be determined from the BOD and SS content of the wastewater as determined by periodic composite sampling by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department. Said periodic composite sampling shall be conducted by or under the supervision of the Chief Engineer to an extent that will permit a reasonable determination of BOD and SS. All usage charges shall be at the rate provided in § 52.160.
(Ord. passed 1-17-95; Am. Ord. passed 12-2-14)