(A) Permits are issued to certain industries that produce wastewater of an unusual content or an abnormally high strength. Industries that qualify, as determined by JSA, will pay a permit fee of $900 every three years.
(B) Additional surcharge rates shall apply to each user of the treatment system that has received permission from JSA to contribute excessive strength wastewater to the sewer system.
(C) For the treatment of biological oxygen demand (“BOD”) waste in a concentration exceeding 300 mg/l, an additional surcharge will be imposed as follows:
(1) From July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007, a surcharge of $0.15 per pound of BOD;
(2) From July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009, a surcharge of $0.17 per pound of BOD; and
(3) From and after July 1, 2009, a surcharge of $0.20 per pound of BOD.
(D) For the treatment of waste containing total-suspended solids (“TSS”) in a concentration exceeding 350 mg/l, a surcharge will be imposed as follows:
(1) From July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007, a surcharge of $0.16 per pound of TSS;
(2) From July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009, a surcharge of $0.19 per pound of TSS; and
(3) From and after July 1, 2009, a surcharge of $0.21 per pound of TSS.
(E) After July 1, 2009, the JSA may adjust these rates in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (“CPI-U”).
(Ord. 2005-8, passed 5-23-2005)