§ 38-3-30 HARMFUL WASTES; APPROVAL.
   (A)   If any waters or wastes are discharged or are proposed to be discharged to the public sewers, which waters contain the substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in § 38-3-29 and/or which are in violation of the standards for pretreatment provided in Chapter 1, EPA Rules and Regulations; Subchapter D, Water Programs; Part 128, Pretreatment Standards; Federal Register Volume 38, No. 215, Thursday, November 8, 1973, and any amendments thereto and which in the judgment of the city may have a deleterious effect upon the sewage works, processes, equipment or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a public nuisance, the Director of Public Works may:
      (1)   Reject the wastes;
      (2)   Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge;
      (3)   Require control over the quantities and rates for discharge; and/or
      (4)   Require payment to cover the added costs of handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing taxes or sewer charges, under the provisions of § 38-3-54.
   (B)   If the Director of Public Works permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the design and installation of the plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Public Works, and subject to the requirements of all applicable codes, articles and laws.
   (C)   The owner of the pretreatment or equalization facilities shall obtain construction and operating permits from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency prior to the issuance of final approval by the Director of Public Works.
   (D)   Where multiple processes or discharges are present or contemplated at an industry, the city shall have the authority to require the owner or person to furnish and install more than one control manhole with appurtenances and/or require that all wastewater be discharged through a single control manhole or structure with appurtenances described herein.
(1993 Code, § 38-3-30) (Ord. 804, passed 9-18-1989)