(a) Connection with Sewer Required. No person shall maintain or use or permit to be used upon any lot or land abutting upon, or adjacent and accessible to a public sanitary sewer any water closet, urinal or sink, laundry or wash tub, showers, baths , or other gray water source not connected with such sewer in such a manner as to properly discharge its contents into such sewer.
(b) Discharge of Untreated Wastes to Any Natural Outlet. It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within the Village, or to any area under the jurisdiction of the Village any sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, or other polluted waters.
(c) Discharge of Wastes to Storm Sewers. Wastes shall not be discharged into a storm sewer unless the waste is of such character as would permit the waste to be discharged directly into the body of water to which the storm sewer discharges and be in compliance with all criteria and standards of discharge established by the Village and other regulatory agencies, including the provisions of Ohio R.C. 3745.
(d) Grease and Oil Interceptors. For grease, oil, and inorganic material such as sand, grit, etc., interceptors shall be provided when in the opinion of the Village, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes, containing floatable grease in excessive amounts, as specified in this Section, or any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients, except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwell ng units. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes of temperature. They shall be of substantial construction, watertight and equipped with easily removable covers which, when bolted in place, shall be gas tight and water tight. All interceptors shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. The owner shall provide and maintain all grease, oil and sand interceptors, at his expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times. In the maintenance of these interceptors, the owner shall be responsible for the proper removal and disposal by appropriate means of the captured materials and shall maintain records of the dates, and means of disposal all of which are subject to review by the Village Administrator. Any removal and hauling of the collected materials not performed by the Owner's personnel must be performed by currently licensed waste disposal firms.
(e) Ground Garbage.
(1) The disposal of unground garbage into the sewer system is prohibited.
(2) Requirements for "properly ground garbage" are:
A. Only food wastes be considered as garbage; and
B. All ground particles be of such size that they will be carried freely under the normal flow conditions prevailing in the sewer conduit to which they are contributory;
(f) Prohibition of Unpolluted Water. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any unpolluted stormwater, surface water, ground water, roof run-off, sub-surface drainage, cooling water, or unpolluted industrial process waters to any sanitary sewer.
(g) Sewer Pipe Ventilation. No sewer pipe for a water closet or any other connection shall be allowed inside any house or building unless proper means are provided for the ventilation of such pipe or sewer so as to effectively prevent sewer gas from entering the building. It shall be the responsibility of the building owner to provide this means.
(h) Storm and Surface Waters. All surface runoff from areas expected to yield good quality water such as roofs and foundation drains, paved areas, lawns, and discharge from ground water collection systems must be excluded from the sanitary sewers. Unpolluted water from air-conditioning systems, industrial cooling operations, swimming pools, and so forth shall be discharged to the storm sewers or directly to natural drainage outlets subject to the requirements of Ohio R.C. 3745.
(i) Substances Limited. The following described substances, materials, waters, or wastes shall be limited in discharges to the Village system to concentrations or quantities which will not harm either sewers, wastewater treatment process or equipment, will not have an adverse effect on the receiving stream, or will not otherwise endanger lives, limb, public property, or constitute a nuisance. The Village may set limitations lower than the limitations established below if in its opinion more severe limitations are necessary to meet the above objectives. Deliberate dilution with unpolluted water to meet the concentrations established in the regulations below are not acceptable. In forming its opinion as to the acceptability, the Village will give consideration to such facts as the quantity of such waste in relation to flows and velocities in the sewers, materials of construction of the sewers, the wastewater treatment process employed, capacity of the wastewater treatment plant, and other pertinent factors. The limitations or restrictions on materials or characteristics of wastes or water discharged to the sanitary sewer which shall not be
violated without approval of the Village are as follows:
(1) Wastewater having a temperature higher than 150 F.
(2) Wastewater containing more than 50 milligrams per liter of petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oils, products of mineral oil origin, floatable oils. fat, wax, and grease.
(3) Any garbage that has not been properly shredded.
(4) Any waters or wastes containing solids, liquids, or gases in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other wastes to injure or interfere with any wastewater treatment process, constitute a hazard to humans or animals, create a public nuisance, or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the Wastewater Treatment Plant including but not limited to cyanides, hexavalent chromium, copper, zinc, cadmium, nickel and phenols in the wastes as discharged to the public sewer. The following concentrations shall not be exceeded in industrial wastes discharged to the public sewers:
Total cyanide (CN) | 0.5 milligrams per liter (mg/1) |
hexavalent chromium | 1.0 mg/1 |
copper | 1.0 mg/1 |
zinc | 1.0 mg/1 |
cadmium | 0.2 mg/1 |
nickel | 2.0 mg/1 |
phenols | 0.2 mg/1 |
lead | 0.5 mg/1 |
mercury | 0.01 mg/1 |
silver | 0.2 mg/1 |
hydrogen sulfide | 10 mg/1 |
sulfur dioxide gas | 5 mg/1 |
These maximum concentrations may be changed as necessary by the Village or state regulatory agencies based on new information concerning inhibitory substances or to protect treatment plant processes. Industrial discharges covered by Federal pretreatment requirements shall meet those limitations specified under Section 304(b) and 307 (b) of the Federal Act or the above concentrations, whichever is more stringent. Major contributing industries discharging incompatible pollutants into the public sewers shall be regulated as provided by Section 925.06.
(5) Any waters or wastes containing odor-producing substances exceeding limits which may be established by the Village or any local or State regulatory agencies.
(6) Any radioactive wastes or isotopes of such half-life or concentration as may exceed limits in compliance with applicable State or Federal regulations.
(7) Quantities of flow, concentrations or both which constitute "slug" as defined herein.
(8) Waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to treatment or reduction by the wastewater treatment processes employed, or are amenable only to such degree that the wastewater treatment plant effluent cannot meet the requirements of other agencies having jurisdiction over discharge to the receiving waters.
(9) Any water or wastes which by interaction with other water or wastes in the public sewer system, release noxious gases, form suspended solids which interfere with the collection system, or create a condition deleterious to structures and treatment processes.
(j) Substances Prohibited. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following described materials into any public sewers (or treatment works):
(1) Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, cleaning solvents, paint vehicles, or other flammable liquid, solid or gas.
(2) Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 6.0 or higher than 9.0 or having any corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures, equipment, and personnel of the wastewater treatment works.
(3) Solid or viscous substances in quantities ot of such size capable of causing obstruction to the flow in sewers or other interference with the proper operation of the wastewater facilities such as, but not limited to, ashes, bone cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, unground garbage, whole blood, paunch manure, hair and fleshings, entrails and paper dishes, cups, milk containers, etc, either whole or ground by garbage grinders. Direct discharges of such materials as tar, asphalt, paint, and waxes shall also be prohibited because they may adhere to sewers and thus reduce the effective size of the pipe.
(4) Any garbage which has not been properly shredded.
(5) Any noxious or malorous gas or substance capable of creating a public nuisance.
(k) Toilet Facilities and Connections Required.
(1) The owner of all houses, buildings, or properties used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purpose, situated within the Village and abutting any street, alley, right-of-way, or sewer easement in which there is now located or may be in the future be located a public sanitary sewer of the Village is hereby required at his expense to install suitable toilet facilities therein, and to connect such facilities directly with the proper public sewer in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, within one hundred eighty (180) days after the official notice provided such public sewer is within 300 feet of the building foundation. (Unless permission is granted by the Village to build or continue use of an existing septic system.).
(2) When it can be demonstrated that circumstances exist which could create an unreasonable burden on the person to comply with the time schedule imposed by this chapter, a request for an extension of time may be presented for consideration of the Village. All requests for extension of time shall be submitted in writing, stating the reasons for such a request. Under no circumstances shall the extension of time exceed sixty (60) days after approval of the extension by the Village.
(l) When Preliminary Treatment Required. The admission into the public sewers of any waters or wastes having characteristics which vary from normal domestic sewage shall be subject to the review and approval of the Village and applicable Federal and State standards. When necessary, in the opinion of the Village, such preliminary treatment facilities as may be needed to control the quantities and rates of discharge or reduce objectionable characteristics or constituents shall be constructed according to plans approved by the Village. When preliminary treatment facilities are provided for any water or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation, by the owner at his expense.
(m) When Private System Required. Where a public sanitary sewer is not available, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the requirements of the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Wood County Health Department. No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or Wood County Health Department.
(1) Connection to Public Sewer Required When Available. At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with the Ordinance, and any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material. Cost of connection shall be borne by the building owner.
(2) General Conditions. All private sewer and sewage disposal systems shall be subject to the conditions set forth in the Ordinance. The Village of Wayne reserves the right to limit sewer connections based on available capacity.
(3) Health District Recommendations. The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Wood County Health Department. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge into any public sewer or natural outlet.
(4) Owners' Responsibility. All costs and expenses incidental to the installation, connection and maintenance of a building sewer lateral shall be borne by the owner. The owner and/ or contractor shall indemnify the Village from any loss, damage or costs that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation and/ or maintenance and operation of any building sewer.
(5) Sanitary Operation and Maintenance. The owner shall operate and maintain the private facilities in a safe and sanitary manner at all times at no expense to the Village.
(6) When Permit Effective; Inspection of Work. A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Village. The Village or its representative shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Village when the work is ready for final inspection and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within twenty-four hours of the receipt of notice by the Village or its duly authorized representative.
(Ord. 4-96-515. Passed 4-24-96.)