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The purpose of this Section is to provide for the recovery of costs from users of the WVSA’s facilities for the implementation of the discharge control program established herein. In consideration of the service provided by WVSA and as provided in the service agreement, WVSA is hereby authorized to collect from users within the Township all such charges or fees as shall be set forth in the WVSA’s Schedule of Charges and Fees.
(Ord. 2012-4, 9/13/2012, § 3.1)
1. The Township and/or the WVSA may adopt charges and fees which may include:
A. Fees for reimbursement of clerical, labor and overhead costs of administering and operating the WVSA’s Pretreatment Program;
B. Fees for monitoring, inspections and sampling of industrial users, including any extraordinary costs incurred for response costs or to ensure compliance by a noncompliant user;
C. Fees for reviewing slug discharge control and spill prevention procedures, pretreatment plans, and plans for grease and sediment interceptors;
D. Fees for response to accidental or slug discharges;
E. Fees for permit applications;
F. Fees for consistent removal of pollutants otherwise subject to federal pretreatment standards as provided by 40 C.F.R. § 403.7;
G. Fees and surcharges for removal of pollutants such as BOD, TSS, oil and grease, phosphorus or nitrogen discharged in amounts greater than those found in domestic sewage;
H. Other fees as the Township and/or the WVSA may deem necessary to carry out the requirements contained herein.
2. These fees relate solely to the matters covered by this Part and are separate from all other fees chargeable by the Township and WVSA.
(Ord. 2012-4, 9/13/2012, § 3.2)
1. The WVSA may require payment of a surcharge by any user who discharges wastewater of higher than normal concentration or loading of any substance, which results in additional treatment costs to the WVSA. Such surcharges shall be in addition to the regular sewer rent set forth in the rules and regulations of the WVSA.
2. Surcharges shall be established by the WVSA in its duly adopted rules and regulations.
(Ord. 2012-4, 9/13/2012, § 3.3)
D. Pretreatment Requirements for Industrial Users
1. Any user generating wastewater of a character prohibited from discharge into the sanitary sewer system under Part 3B shall provide for pretreatment of the wastewater as necessary to attain the standards established by this Part 3 and the rules and regulations of the WVSA. The Township may, at its sole discretion and in conformance with the provisions of Act 537, permit the installation of holding tanks for wastes which are not amenable to pretreatment upon application by a user. The installation, operation and maintenance of holding tanks shall be as prescribed by the Township as a condition of its approval.
2. Grease traps or sediment traps shall be provided for the proper handling of waste containing grease, sand or sediment, in amounts above the limits provided herein. All traps shall meet the standards prescribed in § 18-338.
3. Storage, handling, disposal and transportation of materials removed from pretreatment facilities, grease traps or sediment traps shall be accomplished according to all applicable federal, state and local regulations that pertain to the type and/or class of waste generated.
4. Any facilities required to pretreat wastewater to a level acceptable to the WVSA shall be provided, operated and maintained at the user’s expense.
(Ord. 2012-4, 9/13/2012, § 4.1)
1. Detailed plans showing the pretreatment facilities and documentation of operating procedures shall be submitted to the WVSA for review, and shall be acceptable to the WVSA before construction of the facility. The review of such plans and operating procedures will in no way relieve the user from the responsibility of constructing, operating or modifying the facility as necessary to produce an effluent acceptable to the WVSA under the provisions of this Part 3. Any subsequent changes in the pretreatment facilities or method of operation shall be reported to and be acceptable to the WVSA prior to the user’s initiation of the changes.
2. In addition to approval of WVSA, a building permit may be required by the Township and the provisions of this Part 3 shall not supersede any requirements of the building code applicable to the user’s facilities.
(Ord. 2012-4, 9/13/2012, § 4.2)
1. It shall be unlawful to discharge to the sanitary sewer system of the Township, any wastewater of any kind except as authorized by this Part 3 or the rules and regulations of the WVSA, as amended.
2. All nondomestic users proposing to connect to or to contribute to the sewer system shall notify the WVSA of such intent prior to connection or prior to the commencement of discharge if the connection point already exists.
3. Industrial users shall apply for and obtain an industrial wastewater discharge permit from the WVSA before connecting to or discharging industrial wastewater to the sewer system. Other nondomestic users may be required to apply for and obtain a permit to discharge wastewater other than domestic sewage by the WVSA as provided in its rules and regulations.
4. WVSA may, at its discretion and in conformance with the provisions of 40 C.F.R. § 403.8(f)(l)(iii)(A), develop and issue general permits for certain classes of nondomestic user.
(Ord. 2012-4, 9/13/2012, § 4.3)
1. Industrial wastewater discharge permits shall be issued for a specified time period, not to exceed five years. A permit may be issued for a period less than five years or may be stated to expire on a specific date. The user shall apply for a permit reissuance a minimum of 90 days prior to the expiration of the user’s existing permit. The terms and conditions of the permit may be subject to modification by the WVSA during the term of the permit as limitations or requirements as identified in Part 3B are modified or other just cause exists. The user shall be informed of any proposed changes in the permit at least 30 days prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit itself shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance, as determined by the WVSA.
2. Industrial wastewater discharge permits are issued to a specific user for a specific operation and type of discharge. A permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different premises or a new or changed operation without the approval of the WVSA. If approval is granted by the WVSA, any succeeding owner or user shall also comply with the terms and conditions of the existing permit.
3. Permits shall contain such terms and conditions as the WVSA shall determine as expressed in its rules and regulations. Permits may include the following:
A. Effluent limits and best management practices based on National Categorical Pretreatment Standards, local limits or other applicable discharge standards.
B. Specifications for monitoring programs which include sampling locations, frequency of sampling, types and standards for tests (including the requirement that all sampling be representative of the discharge) and reporting schedules.
C. Compliance schedules.
D. Requirements for submission at specified times to the WVSA of technical reports, laboratory analysis reports or discharge reports.
E. Requirements for maintaining and retaining plant records relating to wastewater discharge as specified by the WVSA, and affording WVSA access thereto at reasonable times for examination and copying.
F. Requirements for notification of the WVSA or any new introduction of wastewater constituents or any substantial change in the volume or character of the wastewater constituents being introduced into the wastewater treatment system.
G. Requirements for installation and maintenance of inspection and sampling facilities.
H. Requirements for notification of slug discharges as per § 18-344.
I. Other conditions as deemed appropriate by the WVSA to ensure compliance with this Part 3 and the WVSA rules and regulations.
J. Notice of applicable civil and criminal penalties for violation of pretreatment standards and requirements or other provisions of this Part 3, the permit, or the rules and regulations of WVSA.
K. A schedule of user charges and fees for the wastewater to be discharged into the sanitary sewer system.
(Ord. 2012-4, 9/13/2012, § 4.4)
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