This chapter sets forth uniform requirements for the direct and indirect use of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) of the city in order to comply with all applicable state and federal standards that are established in accordance with the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq., as amended, the General Pretreatment Regulations (40 C.F.R. part 403) and all related and applicable federal regulations and grant conditions as they are now constituted or as they may hereafter be amended or recodified. The objectives of this chapter are:
(A) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the municipal wastewater system which will interfere with the operation of the system;
(B) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will pass through the system inadequately treated or be incompatible with the system;
(C) To ensure that the quality of the wastewater treatment plant effluent and sludge is maintained at a level in compliance with state and federal regulations;
(D) To protect city personnel who may be affected by wastewater and sludge in the course of their employment and to protect the general public;
(E) To improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewater and sludge from the POTW; and
(F) To provide for fees for the equitable distribution of the costs of construction and operation of the POTW.
(1995 Code, § 7.20.010) (Ord. 17-03, passed 3-21-2017; Ord. 15-02, passed 5-5-2015)