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Pretreatment of industrial wastes from major contributing industries prior to discharge to the treatment works is required and is subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and published in the Federal Register on August 25, 1978 (40 CFR 403) and “Federal Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for Analysis of Pollutants,” published in the Federal Register on October 16, 1973 (40 CFR 136), in addition to any more stringent requirements established by the town and any subsequent state or federal guidelines, rules and regulations.
('85 Code, § 4-5-22) (Ord. 1983-8, passed 11-8-83; Am. Ord. 1985-C17, passed 9-16-85; Am. Ord. 2013-3-1, passed 3-28-13) Penalty, see § 50.999
No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the town and any industrial concern whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the town for treatment subject to payment therefor by the industrial concern at the rates as are compatible with this chapter.
('85 Code, § 4-5-23) (Ord. 1983-8, passed 11-8-83; Am. Ord. 1985-C17, passed 9-16-85; Am. Ord. 2013-3-1, passed 3-28-13) Penalty, see § 50.99
If the Superintendent permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the design and installation of the plant and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the Superintendent and subject to the requirements of all applicable codes, ordinances and laws. Plans, specifications and any other pertinent information relating to pretreatment or control facilities shall be submitted for approval of the town and no construction of those facilities shall be commenced until approval in writing is granted.
('85 Code, § 4-5-24) (Ord. 1983-8, passed 11-8-83; Am. Ord. 1985-C17, passed 9-16-85; Am. Ord. 2013-3-1, passed 3-28-13) Penalty, see § 50.999
Where pretreatment or flow-equalizing facilities are provided, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operating order by the owner, at the owner’s expense, and shall be subject to periodic inspection by the town to determine that the facilities are being operated in conformance with applicable federal, state and local laws and permits. The owner shall maintain operating records and shall submit to the town a monthly summary report of the character of the influent and effluent to show the performance of the treatment facilities and for comparison against town monitoring records.
('85 Code, § 4-5-25) (Ord. 1983-8, passed 11-8-83; Am. Ord. 1985-C17, passed 9-16-85; Am. Ord. 2013-3-1, passed 3-28-13) Penalty, see § 50.999
The Superintendent, Inspector and other duly authorized employees of the town, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. However, the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s representative shall have no authority to inquire into any processes including metallurgical, chemical, oil refining, ceramic, paper or other industries beyond that point having a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge to the sewers or waterways or facilities for waste treatment.
('85 Code, § 4-5-26) (Ord. 1983-8, passed 11-8-83; Am. Ord. 1985-C17, passed 9-16-85; Am. Ord. 2013-3-1, passed 3-28-13) Penalty, see § 50.999
While performing the necessary work on private properties referred to in § 50.053, the Superintendent or duly authorized employees of the town shall observe all safety rules applicable to the premises established by the company and the company shall be held harmless for injury or death to the town employees. The town shall indemnify the company against loss or damage to its property by town employees and against liability claims and demands for personal injury or property damage asserted against the company and growing out of the gauging and sampling operation, except as such may be caused by negligence or failure of the company to maintain safe conditions as required in § 50.057.
('85 Code, § 4-5-27) (Ord. 1983-8, passed 11-8-83; Am. Ord. 1985-C17, passed 9-16-85; Am. Ord. 2013-3-1, passed 3-28-13) Penalty, see § 50.999
The Superintendent and other duly authorized employees of the town bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter all private properties through which the town holds a duly negotiated easement for the purposes of, but not limited to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair and maintenance of any portion of the sewage works lying within the easement. All entry and subsequent work, if any, on the easement shall be done in full accordance with the terms of the duly negotiated easement pertaining to the private property involved.
('85 Code, § 4-5-28) (Ord. 1983-8, passed 11-8-83; Am. Ord. 1985-C17, passed 9-16-85; Am. Ord. 2013-3-1, passed 3-28-13) Penalty, see § 50.999
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