It shall be unlawful to discharge without a permit to any natural outlet or in any area under the jurisdiction of the Town or to the POTW any wastewater except as authorized by the Superintendent in accordance with the provisions of this Part 2.
A.
General permits. Any person who may become a significant user and who proposes to connect to or to contribute to the POTW shall obtain a wastewater discharge permit before connecting to or contributing to the POTW. All existing significant users connected to or contributing to the POTW shall obtain a wastewater contribution permit within 180 days after the effective date of this Part 2.
B.
Permit application.
(1)
Persons and users required to obtain a wastewater permit, shall complete and file with the Town an application in the form prescribed by the Town, and accompanied by a fee of $25. Existing users shall apply for a wastewater discharge permit within 180 days after the effective date of this Part 2. In support of the application, the applicant shall submit, in units and terms appropriate for evaluation, the following information:
(a)
The name, address and location, if different from the address.
(b)
The SIC number according to the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, Bureau of the Budget, 1972, as amended.
(c)
Wastewater constituents and characteristics, including but not limited to those mentioned in Article IX of this Part 2 as determined by a reliable analytical laboratory; sampling and analysis shall be performed in accordance with procedures established by the EPA pursuant to Section 304(g) of the Act and contained in 40 CFR 136, as amended.
(d)
Time and duration of contribution.
(e)
Average daily and three-minute peak wastewater flow rates, including daily, monthly and seasonal variations, if any.
(f)
Site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans and details to show all sewers, sewer connections and appurtenances by the size, location and elevation.
(g)
Description of activities, facilities and plant processes on the premises, including all materials which are or could be discharged.
(h)
Where known, the nature and concentration of any pollutants in the discharge which are limited by any Town, state or Federal Pretreatment Standards, and a statement regarding whether or not the pretreatment standards are being met on a consistent basis and, if not, whether additional operation and maintenance (O&M) or additional pretreatment, or both, are required for the user to meet applicable pretreatment standards.
(i)
If either additional pretreatment or O&M will be required to meet the pretreatment standards, the shortest schedule by which the user will provide such additional pretreatment. The completion date in this schedule shall not be later than the compliance date established for the applicable pretreatment standard. The following conditions shall apply to this schedule:
[1]
The schedule shall contain increments of progress in the form of dates for the commencement and completion of major events leading to the construction and operation of additional pretreatment required for the user to meet the applicable pretreatment standards (e.g., hiring an engineer, completing preliminary plans, completing final plans, executing contract for major components, commencing construction, completing construction, etc.).
[2]
No increment referred to in Subsection B(9)(a) shall exceed nine months.
[3]
Not later than 14 days following each date in the schedule and the final date for compliance, the user shall submit a progress report to the Superintendent, including, as a minimum, whether or not it complied with the increment of progress to be met on such date and, if not, the date on which it expects to comply with this increment of progress, the reason for delay and the steps being taken by the user to return the construction to the schedule established. In no event shall more than nine months elapse between such progress reports to the Superintendent.
(j)
Each product produced by type, amount, process or processes and rate of production.
(k)
Type and amount of raw materials processed (average and maximum per day).
(l)
Number and type of employees, and hours of operation of plant and proposed or actual hours of operation of pretreatment system.
(m)
Any other information as may be deemed by the Town to be necessary to evaluate the permit application.
(2)
The Town will evaluate the data furnished by the applicant and may require additional information. After evaluation and acceptance of the data furnished, the Town may issue a wastewater discharge permit subject to terms and conditions provided herein.
C.
Permit modifications. Within nine months of the promulgation of a National Categorical Pretreatment Standard, the wastewater contribution permit of users subject to such standards shall be revised to require compliance with such standard within the time frame prescribed by such standard. Where a user, subject to a National Categorical Pretreatment Standard, has not previously submitted an application for a wastewater discharge permit as required by § 236-41B, the user shall apply for a wastewater discharge permit within 180 days after the promulgation of the applicable National Categorical Pretreatment Standard. In addition, the user with an existing wastewater discharge permit shall submit to the Superintendent within 180 days after the promulgation of an applicable Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standard the information required by § 236-41B(1)(h) and (i).
D.
Permit conditions. Wastewater discharge permits shall be expressly subject to all provisions of this Part 2 and all other applicable regulations, user charges and fees established by the Town. Permits may contain the following:
(1)
The unit charge or schedule of user charges and fees for the wastewater to be discharged to a community sewer.
(2)
Limits on the average and maximum wastewater constituents and characteristics.
(3)
Limits on average and maximum rate and time of discharge or requirements for flow regulations and equalization.
(4)
Requirements for installation and maintenance of inspection and sampling facilities.
(5)
Specifications for monitoring programs which may include sampling locations, frequency of sampling, number, types and standards for tests and reporting schedule.
(6)
Compliance schedules.
(8)
Requirements for maintaining and retaining plant records relating to wastewater discharge as specified by the District, and affording District access thereto.
(9)
Requirements for notification of the District or any new introduction of wastewater constituents or any substantial change in the volume or character of the wastewater constituents being introduced into the wastewater treatment system.
(11)
Other conditions as deemed appropriate by the District to ensure compliance with these regulations.
E.
Permits duration. Permits shall be issued for a specified time period. The user shall apply for permit reissuance a minimum of 180 days prior to the expiration of the user's existing permit. The terms and conditions of the permit may be subject to modification by the Town during the term of the permit as limitations or requirements as identified in Article IX are modified or other just cause exists. The user shall be informed of any proposed changes in the permit at least 30 days prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
F.
Permit transfer. Wastewater discharge permits are issued to a specific user for a specific operation. A wastewater discharge permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different premises or a new or changed operation without the approval of the Town.
A.
Compliance date report. Within 90 days following the date for final compliance with applicable pretreatment standards or, in the case of a new source, following commencement of the introduction of wastewater into the POTW, any user subject to pretreatment standards and requirements shall submit to the Superintendent a report indicating the nature and concentration of all pollutants in the discharge from the regulated process which are limited by pretreatment standards and requirements and the average and maximum daily flow for these process units in the user facility which are limited by such pretreatment standards or requirements. The report shall state whether the applicable pretreatment standards or requirements are being met on a consistent basis and, if not, what additional O&M or pretreatment is necessary to bring the user into compliance with the applicable pretreatment standards or requirements. This statement shall be signed by an authorized representative of the user, and certified to by a qualified professional.
B.
Periodic compliance reports.
(1)
Any user subject to a pretreatment standard, after the compliance date of such pretreatment standard or, in the case of a new source, after commencement of the discharge into the POTW, shall submit to the Superintendent during the months of June and December, unless required more frequently in the pretreatment standard or by the Superintendent, a report indicating the nature and concentration of pollutants in the effluent which are limited by such pretreatment standards. In addition, this report shall include a record of all daily flow which during the reporting period exceeded the average daily flow reported in Subsection A of this section. At the discretion of the Superintendent and in consideration of such factors as local high or low flow rates, holidays, budget cycles, etc., the Superintendent may agree to alter the months during which the above reports are to be submitted.
(2)
The Superintendent may impose mass limitations on users which are using dilution to meet applicable pretreatment standards or requirements, or in other cases where the imposition of mass limitations are appropriate. In such cases, the report required by Subsection B(1) of this section shall indicate the mass of pollutants regulated by the pretreatment standards in the effluent of the user. These reports shall contain the results of sampling and analysis of the discharge, including the flow and the nature and concentration, or production and mass where requested by the Superintendent of pollutants contained therein which are limited by the applicable pretreatment standards. The frequency of monitoring shall be prescribed in the applicable pretreatment standard. All analysis shall be performed in accordance with procedures established by the Superintendent pursuant to Section 304(g) of the Act and contained in 40 CFR 136 and amendments thereto or with any other test procedures approved by the Superintendent. Sampling shall be performed in accordance with the techniques approved by the Superintendent.
A.
The Town shall require to be provided and operated at the user's own expense, monitoring facilities to allow inspection, sampling and flow measurement of the building sewer and internal drainage systems. The monitoring facility shall be constructed at a location or in accordance with plans approved by the Town.
B.
There shall be ample room in or near such sampling manhole or facility to allow accurate sampling and preparation of samples for analysis. The facility, sampling and measuring equipment shall be maintained at all times in a safe and proper operating condition at the expense of the user.
The Town shall inspect the facilities of any user to ascertain whether the purpose of those regulations is being met and all requirements are being complied with. Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow the Town or their representative ready access at all reasonable times to all parts of the premises for the purposes of inspection, sampling, records examination or copying in the performance of any of their duties. The Town approval authority and EPA shall have the right to set up on the user's property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling, inspection, compliance, monitoring or metering operations. Where a user has security measures in force which would require proper identification and clearance before entry into their premises, the user shall make necessary arrangements with their security guards so that upon presentation of suitable identification, personnel from the Town approval authority and EPA will be permitted to enter, without delay, for the purposes of performing their specific responsibilities.
A.
Users shall provide necessary wastewater treatment as required to comply with these regulations and shall achieve compliance with all Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standards within the time limitations as specified by the Federal Pretreatment Regulations. Any facilities required to pretreat wastewater to a level acceptable to the Town shall be provided, operated and maintained at the user's expense. Detailed plans showing the pretreatment facilities and operating procedures shall be submitted to the Town for review, and shall be acceptable to the Town before construction of the facility. The review of such plans and operating procedures will in no way relieve the user from the responsibility of modifying the facility as necessary to produce an effluent acceptable to the Town under the provisions of these regulations. Any subsequent changes in the pretreatment facilities or method of operation shall be reported to and be acceptable to the District prior to the user's initiation of the changes.
B.
All records relating to compliance with pretreatment standards shall be made available to officials of the EPA or approval authority upon request.
A.
Information and data on a user, obtained from reports, questionnaires, permit applications, permits and monitoring programs and from inspections shall be available to the public or other governmental agency without restriction unless the user specifically requests and is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Town that the release of such information would divulge information, processes or methods of production entitled to protection as trade secrets of the user.
B.
When requested by the person furnishing a report, the portions of a report which might disclose trade secrets or secret processes shall not be made available for inspection by the public but shall be made available upon written request to governmental agencies for uses related to this Part 2, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, state disposal system permit or the pretreatment programs; provided, however, that such portions of a report shall be available for use by the commonwealth or any commonwealth agency in judicial review or enforcement proceedings involving the person furnishing the report.
C.
Wastewater constituents and characteristics will not be recognized as confidential information.
D.
Information accepted by the Town as confidential shall not be transmitted to any governmental agency or to the general public by the Town until and unless a ten-day notification is given to the user.
A.
All costs and expense incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the Town of Deerfield from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation of the building sewer.
B.
The size, slope, alignment, materials of construction of a building sewer and the methods to be used in excavating, placing of the pipe, jointing, testing and backfilling the trench shall all conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing code or other applicable rules and regulations of the Town in the absence of code provisions or in amplification thereof, the materials and procedures set forth in appropriate specifications of the American Society for Testing Materials and WPCF Manual of Practice No. 9 shall apply.
C.
Whenever possible, the building sewer shall be brought to the building at an elevation below the basement floor. In all buildings in which any building drain is too low to permit gravity flow to the public sewer, sanitary sewage carried by such building drain shall be lifted by an approved means and discharged to the building sewer.
D.
No person shall make or permit connection of roof downspouts, exterior foundation drains, areaway drains or other sources or surface runoff or groundwater directly or indirectly to a public sanitary sewer or interceptor sewer.
E.
The connection of the building sewer into the interceptor shall conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing code or other applicable rules and regulations of the Town, or the procedures set forth in appropriate specifications of the American Society for Testing Materials and the WPCF Manual of Practice No. 9. All such connections shall be made gastight and watertight. Any deviation from the prescribed procedures and materials must be approved by the Commission before installation.
F.
The applicant for the building sewer permit shall notify the Town when the building sewer is ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer. The connection shall be made under the supervision of said Town or its representative.
