§ 26-143. Pretreatment, equalization of waste flows.
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(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 Section 26-142, and which, in the judgment of the Utilities Director, 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 Utility Director may:
(1) Reject the wastes.
(2) Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to the public sewers.
(3) Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge.
(4) Require payment to cover the added cost of handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing fees or sewer charges as contained in the strength charge system.
(b) If the WWF permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the plans for the design and installation of the equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the WWF and the city and subject to the requirements of applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and compliance schedules as established by the city. In addition, any major contributing industry as defined by 40 CFR 403 shall comply with 40 CFR 403 12 and any other regulation as shall from time-to-time be established by EPA or other appropriate regulating governmental agency.
