(A) This chapter sets forth uniform requirements for direct and indirect contributions into the wastewater collection and treatment system for the city and enables the city to comply with all applicable state and federal laws required by the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, and the General Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR Part 403 and Chapter 62-625, Florida Administrative Code).
(B) The objectives of this chapter are:
(1) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the wastewater facility (WWF) that will interfere with its operation;
(2) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the WWF that will pass through the system, inadequately treated, into receiving waters, or otherwise be incompatible with the system;
(3) To ensure that the quality of the wastewater treatment plant biosolids is maintained at a level that allows it to be disposed of in accordance with the management plan adopted by the facility;
(4) To protect both WWF personnel who come in contact with wastewater and biosolids in the course of their employment and the general public;
(5) To provide for fees for equitable distribution of the cost of operation, maintenance, and improvement of the WWF;
(6) To improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewater and biosolids from the system; and
(7) To enable the city and Bay County to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit conditions, any biosolids use and disposal requirements, and any other federal, state and local laws to which the WWF is subject.
(C) This chapter shall apply to the customers and users in the city and to persons outside the city who are, by contract or agreement with the city, users of the publicly owned treatment works (POTW). Except as otherwise provided herein, the city shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(D) This chapter provides for user reporting and for the regulation of direct and indirect contributors to the municipal wastewater system through the issuance of permits to certain non-domestic users and through enforcement activities.
(Ord. 679, passed 9-26-2017)