§ 15.04.061. Pretreatment of nondomestic waste.

(a)

The city may enter into agreements with users to accept pollutants compatible with the treatment system at concentrations greater than those typical of domestic wastewater. Users with BOD or TSS levels higher than 300 mg/l must have such an agreement before commencing discharge. Within such agreements, the city may establish terms of the users discharge to the POTW including maximum flow rates, and concentrations. The city may also establish fees to recover costs associated with treating such wastes and monitoring schedules in such agreements. In no case will a special agreement waive compliance with a state or federal pretreatment standard or requirement including categorical standards.

(b)

Users discharging or intending to discharge pollutants other than BOD and TSS, and claiming compatibility, must prove to the satisfaction of the director, that such pollutants are compatible with the POTW. The director may require any claim of compatibility to be endorsed by the department.

(c)

The city may assist, by arrangement or formal agreement, any agencies that regulate hazardous wastes and materials, and air emissions from users in order to maximize state, county, and city resources.

(d)

The city may specifically arrange to act as an agent of the department to determine compliance with treatment or disposal requirements end inspect onsite disposal activities and shipping documents.

(e)

The city may, at the city's discretion, facilitate compliance by arranging or providing pollution prevention technical assistance for users, especially those in violation of pretreatment standards. The director intends to provide such assistance in coordination and cooperation with the appropriate local, county, and state authority(ies).

(Ord. No. R-93, § 1(part), 1999)