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Sampling of the effluent of waste discharges may be accomplished manually or by the use of mechanical equipment to obtain a 24-hour composite sample which would be representative of the total effluent. Samples shall be taken at such intervals as determined by the approving authority as necessary to maintain a control over the discharges from the establishment. The methods used in the examination of all wastewater to determine suspended solids, BOD and concentrations of prohibited wastes shall be as set forth in § 50.16 of this chapter. All costs for sampling and testing of industrial discharges, as ordered by the approving authority, shall be paid by the person making such discharges. All tests shall be conducted by qualified personnel and in accordance with Standard Methods. Test results shall be reported within a reasonable time.
(1992 Code, § 276:39)
(A) The approving authority shall be permitted to gain access to such properties, at all reasonable times, as may be necessary for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurements sampling and testing, in accordance with provision of these regulations. Any person found to be violating any provisions of this subchapter shall be served by the city with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit shall be summarily disconnected from the sanitary sewer and/or water service. Such disconnection and reconnection shall be at the total expense of the customer.
(B) Where acids and chemicals damaging to sewer lines or treatment processes are released to the sewer causing rapid deterioration of these structures or interfering with proper treatment of wastewater, the approving authority is authorized to immediately terminate services by such measures as are necessary to protect the facilities.
(1992 Code, § 276:42)
No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully or negligently break, damage, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenances or equipment which is part of the municipal sewerage works. Any person violating this provision shall be subject to immediate arrest under charge of disorderly conduct.
(1992 Code, § 276:48) Penalty, see § 50.99
(A) Industrial waste charges. Persons or owners discharging industrial wastes shall be charged the amount duly established by the Council from time to time.
(1992 Code, § 276:51)
(B) Domestic waste charges. Rates and charges for domestic wastewater disposal service shall be in the amount duly established by the Council from time to time.
(1992 Code, § 276:54)
(C) Commercial waste charges. Rates and charges for commercial wastewater disposal service shall be in the amount duly established by the Council from time to time.
(1992 Code, § 276:55)
The annual rate of capital cost amortization for all improvements necessary to increase the degree of treatment of the wastewater at the city wastewater treatment facilities, where such improvements are required to meet standards of effluent quality and purity established by the State Pollution Control Agency, will be apportioned in accordance with the principles hereof and extend for a period not to exceed the amortization period of such improvements.
(1992 Code, § 276:57)
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