(A) No person shall discharge wastewater containing pollutants in excess of the local limits for those pollutants that have been established for any WWF the city uses in Bay County using standard procedures, calculations and methods acceptable to FDEP to protect against pass through and interference, protection of WWF employees, and adverse effects on wastewater residuals disposal. No IU shall discharge process waste streams, unregulated waste streams or dilute wastestreams in excess of the concentrations set forth by the director. Local limits shall be included as permit conditions and attached to each wastewater discharge permit issued.
(B) The established local limits are subject to change and shall be modified as needed based on regulatory requirements and standards, WWF operation, performance and processes, the IU base, potable water quality and domestic wastewater characteristics. Modifications to the established local limits must be reviewed and approved by FDEP prior to implementation. Implementation shall be effective 30 calendar days from notice of acceptance of the modified limits by FDEP. Permitted IUs shall also be issued an addendum to their wastewater discharge permit containing the new local limits.
(C) The established local limits apply at the point where the wastewater is discharged to the WWF. All concentrations for metallic substances are for total metal unless indicated otherwise. At his or her discretion, the director may impose mass limitations in addition to or in place of the concentration-based limitations. The director may also develop best management practices (BMPs) in individual wastewater discharge permits to implement local limits and the requirements of § 54.30.
(D) A copy of the approved local limits is available upon request from the city's Public Works Director or from the Bay County Utility Services Administrative office located at 3410 Transmitter Road, Panama City, FL 32404.
(Ord. 679, passed 9-26-2017)