(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SEPTAGE. Those solids and liquids removed during periodic maintenance of a septic or aerobic tank, or those solids and liquids which are removed from a holding tank.
SEPTIC TANK. Any water-tight, covered receptacle designed and constructed to receive the discharge of sewage from a building sewer, separate solids from liquid, digest organic matter and store liquids through a period of detention, and allow the clarified liquids to discharge to a soil treatment system.
SEWAGE TANK. A water-tight tank used in the treatment of sewage and includes, but is not limited to, septic tanks and aerobic tanks.
(B) Discharge prohibited. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged, either directly or indirectly, septage except in the manner and upon the conditions set forth as follows.
(C) License; permits. No person shall discharge septage into either the sanitary sewer system or storm sewer system without first obtaining all licenses and permits as are required by the state and by the county.
(D) City permit; declaration; fee. No person shall discharge septage without first:
(1) Requesting the city’s permission to discharge septage at the wastewater treatment facility;
(2) Paying the septage discharge fee as shall be established by the Council from time to time; and
(3) Disclosing in writing in a declaration form prescribed by the city the following:
(a) The name and address of the person making delivery of the septage;
(b) The type of septage;
(c) The source of the septage;
(d) The weight of the septage load; and
(e) Any other information about the septage requested by the city.
(E) Exclusive discharge site. Septage shall be delivered and accepted at the wastewater treatment facility only and at no other place.
(F) Domestic septage. Only septage from a domestic septic tank or holding tank shall be accepted. The city may refuse any delivery which, in the judgment of the wastewater treatment facility operator, is not suitable or otherwise detrimental to the wastewater treatment facility or the health and welfare of the city.
(1992 Code, § 276:70) Penalty, see § 50.99