The intent of this chapter is to comply with the Iowa department of natural resources' rules relating to the city of Steamboat Rock sewer discharge permits. In order to comply, the city of Steamboat Rock must establish rules and regulations governing the installation, use and discharge of sump pumps or other groundwater conveyance systems and to establish the penalty structures required to enforce said rules and regulations. The rules and regulations governing the use of sump pumps or other groundwater conveyance systems are being established:
A. To set forth uniform requirements for the installation, use and discharge of sump pumps or groundwater conveyance system.
B. To prevent the introduction of clean surface water, including, but not limited to, water from roof or cellar drains, springs, basement sump pumps and French drains into the sanitary sewers and wastewater collection system.
C. Because the city finds it essential to the maintenance of health, minimization of damage to property, and to maintain and preserve the life and capacity of the municipal infrastructure. (Ord. 14-1, 1-6-2014)