§ 18-92. Restriction on using sanitary sewers.

Industrial waste may be discharged into the wastewater system if:

(a)

Sewer capacity is reasonably available in accordance with this chapter.

(b)

The waste can be effectively treated by the processes available in the wastewater treatment plants.

(c)

The waste will not damage or endanger the sanitary sewer system or wastewater treatment facilities, will not endanger humans or animals, and will not create a public nuisance.

(d)

The concentration of substances, compounds, and elements in the waste does not exceed the limits established by this article.

(e)

The total hydraulic loading, total mass loading or concentration of the substances, compounds and elements in the waste does not unreasonably consume the capacity of the wastewater treatment plants or their designed capability for hydraulics, organic loading or nutrient removal.

(f)

The person who discharges the industrial waste has obtained a permit, if a permit is required by this article or by federal or state law.

(g)

The person who discharges the industrial waste has complied with all other requirements of this article and of state and federal regulations.

(Code 1978, § 20-92)

(Code 1978, § 20-92)