(A) Any person proposing to contribute non-domestic wastes to the YCWSD sewer system shall apply to the YCWSD and the POTW at least 90 days prior to contributing such wastes. If the YCWSD or the POTW determines that such contribution will be significant, the user shall be designated a Significant Industrial User and shall be required to obtain a wastewater discharge permit prior to discharge. Non-significant Industrial Users shall be required to obtain written authorization from the YCWSD and the POTW prior to discharge.
(B) Procedures for waste haulers. All waste haulers are required to obtain permits from YCWSD and the POTW to discharge into the POTW. To provide control over these discharges, nondomestic waste haulers will be required to provide a manifest for these wastes. The manifest must show the origin, nature, and volume of the wastes and it must be signed and time dated by an official of the business generating the waste. Non-domestic wastes may be discharged to the YCWSD system and the POTW only at points designated by YCWSD and the POTW and only during hours designated by the YCWSD and the POTW.
(C) (1) Permit application. Users required to obtain a wastewater discharge permit shall complete and file with YCWSD and the POTW an application on the form prescribed by YCWSD and the POTW, and accompanied by a fee as established by the YCWSD and the POTW. Existing users shall apply for a wastewater discharge permit within 180 days after the effective date of this section, and proposed new users shall apply at least 90 days prior to connecting to or contributing to the systems.
(2) The POTW will evaluate the data furnished by the user and may require additional information. After evaluation and acceptance of the data furnished, the POTW may issue a wastewater discharge permit or wastewater discharge authorization subject to terms and conditions provided herein.
(D) Permit modification. Within nine months of the promulgation of a national categorical pretreatment standard, the wastewater discharge permit of users subject to such standards shall be revised to require compliance with such standard within the time frame prescribed by such standard. Where a user, subject to a national categorical pretreatment standard, has not previously submitted an application for a wastewater discharge permit as required by this section, the user shall apply for a wastewater discharge permit within 180 days after promulgation of the applicable national categorical pretreatment standard. In addition, the user with an existing wastewater discharge permit shall submit to the YCWSD and the POTW within 180 days after the promulgation of an applicable federal categorical pretreatment standard the information required by divisions (E)(8) and (E)(9) below.
(E) Permit conditions. Wastewater discharge permits shall be expressly subject to all provisions of this article and all other applicable regulations, user charges and fees established by YCWSD or the POTW. Permits may contain the following:
(1) The unit charge or schedule of user charges and fees for the wastewater to be discharged to YCWSD and/or POTW;
(2) Limits on the average and maximum wastewater constituents and characteristics;
(3) Limits on average and maximum rate and time of discharge or requirements for flow regulations and equalization;
(4) Requirements for installation and maintenance of inspecting and sampling facilities;
(5) Specifications for monitoring programs which may include sampling locations, frequency of sampling, number, types, and standards for tests and reporting schedule;
(6) Compliance schedules;
(7) Requirements for submission of technical reports or discharge reports (see § 52.53);
(8) Requirements for maintaining and retaining plant records relating to wastewater discharge as specified by the YCWSD and the POTW, and affording YCWSD and the POTW access thereto;
(9) Requirements for notification to the YCWSD and the POTW of any new introduction of wastewater constituents or any substantial change in the volume or character of the wastewater constituents being introduced into the wastewater treatment system;
(10) Requirements for notification of sludge discharges;
(11) Other conditions as deemed appropriate by YCWSD and/or the POTW to ensure compliance with this section.
(F) Permit duration. Permits shall be issued for a specified time period not to exceed five years. A permit may be issued for a period less than one year or may be stated to expire on a specific date. The user shall apply for permit reissuance a minimum of 180 days prior to the expiration of the user's existing permit. The terms and conditions of the permit may be subject to modification by YCWSD and/or the POTW during the term of the permit as limitations or requirements as identified in this section are modified or other just cause exists. The user shall be informed of any proposed changes in its permit at least 30 days prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include reasonable time schedule for compliance.
(G) Permit transfer. A wastewater discharge permit is issued to a specific user for a specific operation. A wastewater discharge permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different premises, or a new or changed operation without the written approval of YCWSD and the POTW. Any succeeding owner or user shall also comply with the terms and conditions of the existing permit.
(H) Discharge authorization. A wastewater discharge authorization shall normally be issued for an unspecified time period. An authorization may be issued for a specified duration when warranted by specific conditions. Each wastewater discharge authorization shall expressly allow the user to discharge its nondomestic wastes into the YCWSD and/or the POTW sewer systems and the authorization may contain specific conditions and limitations under which the discharge is allowed. The YCWSD and/or the POTW may withdraw authorization and require the user to obtain a wastewater discharge permit if deemed necessary to protect the sewer systems, sludge, public health, or receiving streams.
(‘77 Code, § 7-112) (Ord. 1585, passed 10-21-85; Am. Ord. 102, passed 1-21-02)