§ 22-88. Preliminary treatment facilities: When required; approval; maintenance.

(a)

The admission into the public sewers of any of the following waters or wastes shall be subject to review and approval of the city council:

(1)

A five-day BOD greater than two hundred fifty (250) milligrams per liter or;

(2)

Containing more than two hundred fifty (250) milligrams per liter of suspended solids or;

(3)

Containing more than one thousand (1,000) milligrams per liter of total solids or;

(4)

Having a chlorine demand of more than fifteen (15) milligrams per liter or;

(5)

Containing any quantity or substance having a characteristic description in section 22-87 or;

(6)

Having a daily average flow greater than two (2) percent of the average daily wastewater flow of the city.

(b)

Where necessary in the opinion of the city, the owner shall provide, at his expense, such preliminary treatment as may be necessary to:

(1)

Reduce the BOD to two hundred fifty (250) milligrams per liter, the suspended solids to two hundred fifty (250) milligrams per liter, solids to one thousand (1,000) milligrams per liter and the chlorine demand to fifteen (15) milligrams per liter or;

(2)

Reduce objectionable characteristics or constituents to within the maximum limits provided for in section 22-87 or;

(3)

Control the quantities and rates of dis-charge of such waters or wastes.

(c)

Plans, specifications and other pertinent information relating to proposed preliminary treatment facilities shall be submitted for approval to the city, and no construction of such facilities shall be commenced until such approvals are obtained in writing. The city shall also have the right to levy a surcharge on any extra strength industrial wastes discharged to cover the added costs of treating such wastes.

(d)

Where preliminary treatment facilities are provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at his expense.

(Ord. No. 2002-7, 9-23-02)