Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
(A) No statement contained herein shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the village and any user whereby wastewater with prohibited or restricted constituents may be accepted for treatment with charges proportional to the cost of the service provided. Any and all such agreements are not to be contrary to any state or federal law, regulation, or limitation.
(B) In a case where a violation of this chapter exists on premises that are connected to the sewer system, and the violation is continuous in nature, the Administrator shall be authorized to terminate sewer service to such premises after written notice to the owner or owners of the premises as shown on the current records of the village. The notice shall describe the violation and include notification that service will be terminated on a certain date, which shall not be less than 30 days from the date the notice is mailed, if it is mailed, or the date it is delivered to the property owner or owners, if notice is given in this manner. The notice may be mailed to the owner by certified mail, return receipt requested, or may be delivered personally to the owner or left at the owner’s usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion. After service has been terminated in accordance with this section, it shall be restored by the village as soon as practicable after the correction of the violation. In cases where service is terminated under this section the cost of the termination and restoration of service shall be charged to, and paid by, the property owner, and may be billed and collected in a manner consistent with the village policy, or in a suit at law, and/or assessed against the premises served.
(C) The Administrator shall have the right to terminate sewer service immediately if it is determined that the violation produces a dangerous, toxic, odorous, destructive, or other condition which in the opinion of the Administrator cannot be tolerated.
(D) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall become liable to the village for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned the village by reason of such violation.
(Ord. 24-06, passed 3-4-2024)