(A) No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water, groundwater, roof run-off, yard drainage, yard fountain, pond overflow or any substance other than sanitary sewage into the sanitary collection system.
(B) Any person, firm or corporation having a roof, sump pump, discharge, cistern overflow pipe or any surface drain now connected and/or discharging into the sanitary sewer system shall disconnect and/or remove same prior to December 31, 2005. Any disconnects or openings in the sanitary sewer shall be sealed or repaired in an effective, professional and workman-like manner.
(C) All required sump pumps shall have a discharge system installed to the outside wall of the building. The pipe attachment may be a permanent fitting such as PVC pipe with glued fittings. The discharge shall extend at least three feet outside of the foundation wall.
(D) Every person owing improved real restate which discharges into the town's sanitary sewer system shall allow a designated town employee(s) to inspect the buildings to confirm there is not sump pump or other prohibited discharge into the sanitary sewer system. Any person refusing to allow their property to be inspected shall immediately become subject to the surcharge hereinafter provided. Any property found in violation of this section shall make the necessary changes to comply with this section and such changes shall be verified by the designated town employee(s).
(E) A surcharge of $100 per month shall be imposed and added to every sewer billing mailed on and after December 31, 2005, to property owners who are not in compliance with this section. The surcharge shall be added every month, until the property comes into compliance. The imposition of the surcharge shall not limit the right to the town to seek an injunction in a court of competent jurisdiction, ordering the property owner to discontinue the non-confirming connection to the sanitary sewer system or from pursing any other legal remedies.
(F) Upon verified compliance with this section, the town reserves the right to inspect the subject property at least yearly to verify continued compliance of the property.
(Ord. 2004-021, passed 9-13-04)