404 14TH ST BASE FILE 2024-12-09

A. Whenever deemed necessary, the Director may require users to restrict their discharge during peak flow periods, designate that certain wastewater be discharged only into specific sewers, relocate and/or consolidate points of discharge, separate sewage wastestreams from industrial wastestreams, and such other conditions as may be necessary to protect the POTW and determine the user's compliance with the requirements of this ordinance. B. When determined necessary by the Director, each user discharging into the POTW, shall install and maintain, on his property and at his expense, a suitable storage and flow-control facility to insure equalization of flow. The Director may require the facility to be equipped with alarms and a rate of discharge controller, the regulation of which shall be determined by the Director. A wastewater discharge permit, or Discharge Authorization (DA) may be issued solely for flow equalization. C. Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Director, they are necessary for the proper handling of wastewater containing excessive amounts of grease and oil, or sand; except that such interceptors shall not be required for residential users. All interception units shall be of type and capacity approved by the Director and shall be so located to be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Such interceptors shall be inspected, cleaned, and repaired regularly, as needed, by the user at his expense. D. Users with the potential to discharge flammable substances may be required to install and maintain an approved combustible gas detection system. E. When a new building is constructed without a tenant, and has any sewers which are intended to serve wastes other than sanitary or domestic waste, a three compartment interceptor approved by the Director shall be installed. 2.12 Accidental Discharge/Slug Control Plans The Director may require any user to develop and implement an accidental discharge/slug control plan. Where deemed necessary by the City, facilities to prevent accidental discharge or slug discharges of pollutants shall be provided and maintained at the user's cost and expense. An accidental spill prevention plan (ASPP)/slug control plan showing facilities and operating procedures to provide this protection shall be submitted to the City for review and approval before implementation. The City shall determine which user is required to develop a plan and require said plan to be submitted within 90 days after notification by the City. Each user shall implement its ASPP as submitted or as modified after such plan has been reviewed and approved by the City. Review and approval of such plans and 22