(A) The admission into public sewers of any water or wastes having any of the following properties shall be subject to the review and approval of the engineer or his or her designated representative.
(1) A five-day BOD greater than 200 mg/l.
(2) More than 250 mg/l of suspended solids.
(3) Any quantity of substances having characteristics or constituents in violation of the regulations contained herein, except that approval may not be given for any waste in violation of federal regulations.
(B) Where necessary in the opinion of the engineer, the user shall provide, at his or her expense, such pretreatment as may be necessary to do the following.
(1) Reduce the BOD and suspended solids to levels denoted in divisions (A)(1) and (2) of this section.
(2) Reduce objectionable characteristics or constituents in violation of the regulations contained herein.
(3) Control the quantities and rates of discharge of such water or wastes.
(4) Adjust the pH to fall within the range of 5.5 to 11.0.
(C) Plans, specifications, operating procedures, a completion schedule and any other pertinent information relating to proposed pretreatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the engineer. No construction of facilities shall commence until written approval by the engineer is obtained. Any subsequent changes in the pretreatment facilities or operating procedures shall be submitted to and be approved by the engineer before the changes are made.
(D) In the case of categorical industries, as defined in § 51.02, a compliance report-must be submitted within 90 days after the final compliance date of the categorical standards (40 CFR 403.12 (d)). In the case of new source dischargers as defined in § 51.02, this report must be submitted within 90 days of commencing discharge. Baseline data reports for new source discharges must be submitted at least 90 days prior to discharging.
(‘97 Code, § 51.51) (Ord. 35-84, passed 8-20-84; Am. Ord. 54-91, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 21-12, passed 10-16-12; Am. Ord. 10-22, passed 11-1-22) Penalty, see § 51.99