[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Greenwich as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 10-4-1982 by Ord. No. 15-1982]
A.
The objectives of this article are to:
(1)
Prevent the introduction of pollutants into the Township
wastewater system which will interfere with the operation of the system
or contaminate the resulting sludge.
(2)
Prevent the introduction of pollutants into the Township
wastewater system which will pass through the system, inadequately
treated, into receiving waters or the atmosphere or otherwise be incompatible
with the system.
(3)
Improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewaters
and sludges from the system.
(4)
Provide for equitable distribution of the cost of
the Township wastewater system.
B.
To achieve the foregoing objectives, this article:
A.
COMPOSITE SAMPLING
CONCENTRATION
DISSOLVED SOLIDS
EFFLUENT
INDUSTRIAL CONNECTION
INDUSTRIAL USER
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER HOLDING
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT
MANHOLE
MEASURING DEVICES
NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PEAK DISCHARGES
PERSON
SAMPLES
SEWAGE (i.e., domestic wastewater/sanitary waste)
SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER or SIGNIFICANT INDIRECT USER (SIU)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
SLUG
SMALL FLOW COMMERCIAL USER (SFCU)
SS
STANDARD METHOD
TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE SYSTEM
TOXIC SUBSTANCE
TSS
USER
WASTE
As used in this article, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
A combination of individual samples of water or wastewater
taken at selected intervals, generally hourly for some specified period,
to minimize the effect of the variability of the individual sample.
The amount of a given substance dissolved in a unit volume
of solution; the process of increasing the dissolved solids per unit
volume of solution, usually by evaporation of the liquid.
The anhydrous residues of the dissolved constituents in water
or wastewater.
Wastewater or other liquid, partially or completely treated
or in its natural state, flowing out of a reservoir, basin, treatment
plant or industrial treatment plant or part thereof.
A connection, by piping or otherwise, to the Township sewerage
system by an industry which would permit or cause the flow of any
industrial wastewater into the Township sewerage system.
An industry that discharges an effluent of treated, partially
treated or untreated waste in its natural state into the Township
sanitary sewer system.
Solid, liquid or gaseous substances or forms of energy ejected
or escaping in the course of any industrial, manufacturing, trade
or business process in the course of development, recovering or processing
of natural resources but not domestic or sanitary wastes from residential
dwellings, laundromats, restaurants or industrial users.
Storage of liquid wastes from industrial processes, as distinct
from domestic or sanitary wastes.
Treatment of liquid wastes from industrial processes, as
distinct from domestic or sanitary wastes, to acceptable level prior
to discharge into the Township sewer system.
A shaft or chamber leading from the surface of the ground
to a sewer, large enough to enable a man to gain access to the latter.
A meter or similar appurtenance used to measure quantity
of wastewater or other fluid flowing at a particular point.
The state agency that is responsible for the administration
and control of the waters of the State of New Jersey and effluents
discharged into same.
The maximum quantity that occurs over a relatively short
period of time; also called "peak demand" or "peak load."
Any individual, partnership, copartnership, firm, company,
corporation, association, joint-stock company, trust, estate, governmental
entity or any other legal entity or their legal representatives, agents
or assigns. The masculine gender shall include the feminine; the singular
shall include the plural where indicated by the context.
A portion of flow measurement to obtain an adequate portion
of water or waste for analytical purposes; may be designed for taking
a single sample (grab), composite sample or periodic sample.
Wastewater, culinary wastes and liquid wastes containing
only human excreta and similar matter flowing in or from a building
drainage system or sewer originating in a dwelling, business building,
factory or institution.
An arrangement of devices and structures equipped for treatment
and disposal of wastes.
Any user discharging wastewater where either:
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
The discharger is subject to categorical pretreatment standards under 40 CFR 403.6 and 40 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter N; or
The user that discharges an average of 25,000
gpd or more of wastewater to the POTW, or that contributes a process
waste stream which makes up 5% of more of the average dry weather
hydraulic or organic capacity (BOD and TSS) of the POTW treatment
plant discharge; or
The discharge meets any other NJDEP definition
for SIU; and
Any discharges of water, sewage or industrial waste which
in concentration of any given constituent or in quantity of flow exceeds
for any period of duration longer than 15 minutes more than five times
the average 24 hours' concentration or flow during normal operation.
Noncategorical commercial user who discharges less than 3,000
gallons of average daily flow per day.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
Township sewerage system formerly referred to as "TSS" is
now defined as sewerage system (SS) and any subsequent reference to
the sewerage system as "TSS" is hereby revised accordingly as required
by the context.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
A standard procedure to identify or test every parameter
or pollutant specified in this article in accordance with the current
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, published
by the American Public Health Association, and/or test procedures
described in 40 CFR 136.3 and any procedures amendatory or supplemental
thereto.
The Township of Greenwich in the County of Gloucester, State
of New Jersey.
The licensed treatment plant operator or the Director of
Public Works or their authorized representative.
All facilities owned and/or operated by the Township, which
are used for collecting, pumping, transporting, treating and disposing
of sewage and permitted wastes.
Any noxious and/or deleterious substance in sufficient quantity,
either singly or by interaction with other wastes, to injure or interfere
with any sewage treatment process, to constitute a hazard to humans
or animals, to create a public nuisance or to create any hazard in
any sewerage system or in the receiving waters of a sewage treatment
plant.
Defined as "total suspended solids."
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
Any person who contributes, causes or permits the contribution
of wastewater into the Township sewerage system.
Something that is superfluous or rejected, something that
can no longer be used for its originally intended purpose.
B.
Acronyms. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's
(NJDEP) and/or the United States Environmental Protection Agency's
(USEPA) use of acronyms shall control and define any acronyms referenced
in this chapter as determined by the context.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006]
[Amended 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No.
6-2007]
A.
Within 60 calendar days after the effective date of this amendment to Chapter 557, Article I, Industrial Pretreatment, of the Greenwich Township Code or at such time when an industrial user ties into the Township's sanitary sewer system, whichever is later, the industrial users shall apply for an industrial/commercial discharge permit. Such application shall be made by completing and submitting to the Township a sewer connection permit application. The terms of such permit may be modified after issuance and a reasonable time provided for compliance with such modified terms. Violations of the terms of such permits are violations of this article.
B.
New industrial users may not connect to the sanitary
sewer system of the Township, unless an industrial/commercial discharge
permit has been obtained. Such users shall apply for an industrial/commercial
discharge permit at least 120 calendar days before connecting to such
treatment works. At that time, the user may request to be classified
as a small flow commercial user if the user is noncategorical and
will be discharging less than 3,000 gallons of average daily flow
per day.
C.
This classification as a small-flow commercial user
is not mandatory but permissive. Commercial users who meet the qualifications
may apply for this classification. If a commercial user chooses this
option, and meets the Township's qualifications as a small flow commercial
user, all reporting and monitoring requirements that apply to a nonsignificant
indirect user will apply to a small flow commercial user, with the
following exceptions:
(1)
The industrial user annual fee for a small flow commercial
user will be $2,000.
(2)
The small flow commercial user's permit will have
elevated limits for the following parameters, if applicable to the
user's effluent limitations and monitoring requirement's table:
Parameter
|
Daily Maximum Concentration
(mg/L)
| |
---|---|---|
Biochemical oxygen demand
|
Determined upon application (maximum possible:
1,500 mg/L)
| |
Chemical oxygen demand
|
Determined upon application (maximum possible:
1,500 mg/L)
| |
Total suspended solids
|
Determined upon application (maximum possible:
900 mg/L)
| |
Oil and grease
|
Determined upon application (maximum possible:
150 mg/L)
| |
Petroleum hydrocarbons
|
Determined upon application (maximum possible:
45 mg/L)
|
D.
Such application shall be made by completing and submitting
to the Township a SFCU Determination Worksheet. The terms of such
permit may be modified after issuance and a reasonable time provided
for compliance with such modified terms. Violations of the terms of
such permits are violations of this SUO.
E.
In the event the industry and Township cannot agree
as to the classification, under a particular industrial, commercial,
categorical or subcategorical classification, for purposes of industrial
pretreatment standards, a written certification from the appropriate
federal and state regulatory agencies as to whether the applicant
is included within a particular industrial, commercial, categorical
or subcategorical classification for purposes of industrial pretreatment
standards, may be obtained.
No user shall contribute or cause to be contributed,
directly or indirectly, any pollutant or wastewater which will interfere
with the operation or performance of the Township sewerage system.
These general prohibitions apply to all such users of the Township
sewerage system whether or not the user is subject to national categorical
pretreatment standards or any other national, state or local pretreatment
standards or requirements. A user may not contribute the following
substances to any part of the Township sewerage system.
A.
Any liquids, solids or gases which by reason of their
nature or quantity are or may be sufficient, either alone or by interaction
with other substances, because of fire or explosion or be injurious
in any other way to the SS or to the operation of the SS. Prohibited
materials include but are not limited to gasoline, kerosene, naphtha,
benzene, toluene, xylene, ethers, alcohol, ketones, aldehydes, peroxides,
chlorates, perchlorates, bromates, carbides, hydrides and sulfides
and any other substance which the Township, the NJDEP or the USEPA
has notify the user is a fire hazard or a hazard to the system, including,
but not limited to any waste stream with a closed cup flashpoint of
less than 60° C. [c.f. 40 CFR 403.5(b)(1)].
[Amended 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No.
6-2007]
B.
Solid or viscous substances which may cause obstruction
to the flow in a sewer or other interference with the operation of
the wastewater treatment facilities, such as but not limited to sewer
and grease greater than 20 milligrams per liter, substances which
may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 32° and
150°, unshredded garbage larger than 1/2 inch in any dimension,
animal guts or tissues, paunch manure, bones, hair, hides or fleshings,
entrails, whole blood, feathers, ashes, cinders, sand, spent lime,
stone or marble dust, metal, glass, straw, shavings, grass clippings,
rags, spent grains, spent hops, wastepaper, wood, plastics, gas, tar,
asphalt residues, residues from refining or processing of fuel or
lubricating oil, mud or glass grinding or polishing waste.
[Amended 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No.
6-2007]
C.
Any wastewater having a pH less than 5.0 or in excess
of 9.0 unless the SS is specifically designed to accommodate such
wastewater, or wastewater having any other corrosive property capable
of causing damage or hazard to structures, equipment and/or personnel
of the SS.
[Amended 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No.
6-2007]
D.
Any wastewater containing toxic pollutants or poisonous
substances in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction
with other pollutants, to injure or interfere with any wastewater
treatment process, to constitute a hazard to humans or animals, to
create a toxic effect in the receiving waters of the SS or to exceed
the limitation set forth in a categorical pretreatment standard. A
toxic pollutant shall include but not be limited to any pollutant
identified pursuant to Section 307(a) of the Federal Clean Water Act
of 1977, as amended (hereafter "the Act"), or pursuant to Section
4 of the State Water Pollution Control Act.
[Amended 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No.
6-2007]
E.
Any noxious or malodorous liquids, gases or solids
which, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, are sufficient
to create a public nuisance or hazard to life or are sufficient to
prevent entry into the sewers for maintenance and repair.
F.
Any substance which may cause the SS's effluent or
any other product of the SS, such as residues, sludges or scums, to
be unsuitable for reclamation and reuse or to interfere with the reclamation
process. In no case, shall a substance discharged to the SS cause
the SS to be in noncompliance with sludge use or disposal criteria,
guidelines or regulations developed under Section 405 of the Act;
any criteria, guidelines or regulations affecting sludge use or disposal
developed pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the Clean Air
Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act or state criteria applicable
to the sludge management method being used.
G.
Any substance which will cause the SS to violate its
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and/or State of New
Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit or the receiving
water quality standards.
H.
Any wastewater with objectionable color not removed
in the treatment process, such as but not limited to dye wastes and
vegetable tanning solutions.
I.
Any wastewater having a temperature that exceeds 150°
F. at the sewer connection sampling point or which will inhibit biological
activity in the SS treatment plant or result in degradation of treatment
or removal inefficiency but, in no case, be in such quantities that
the temperature exceeds 40° C. (104° F.) at the treatment
plant.
[Amended 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No.
6-2007]
J.
Any pollutants, including oxygen-demanding pollutants
(BOD, etc.) released at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration
which will cause interference to the SS. In no case shall slug loads
be permitted. Flow rates shall be maintained as previously determined.
K.
Any wastewater containing any radioactive wastes or
isotopes of such half-life or concentration as may exceed limits established
by the Superintendent in compliance with applicable state or federal
regulations.
L.
Any wastewater which causes a hazard to human life
or creates a public nuisance.
M.
Any waters or wastes with biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD5) in excess of 250 milligrams per liter
unless specifically approved.
N.
Any waters or wastes with a suspended solids content
in excess of 250 milligrams per liter or containing suspended solids
of such character or quantity that unusual attention or expense is
required to handle or treat such materials unless specifically approved.
O.
Any vapors or steam.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
P.
Foaming agents. Nonbiodegradable detergents, surface
active agents, or other substances which may cause excessive foaming
in the metering manholes, or treatment plant.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
Q.
Pharmaceutical waste. Any discharge of a controlled
dangerous substance or drug controlled by federal law.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
R.
Medical waste. Undisinfected tissue fluid, diseased
human or animal organ tissue, undisinfected whole blood, or other
contaminated solid waste related to the transmission of disease from
human or veterinary hospitals, medical facilities, funeral parlors,
etc.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
S.
Stormwater. Discharge or stormwater, surface water,
groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage,
condensate, deionized water, non-contact cooling water, unless specifically
authorized in writing.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
T.
Trucked and hauled wastes. Any direct or indirect
discharge of trucked or hauled pollutants or liquids into the wastewater
sewer system.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
U.
Industrial waste slugs having an average daily flow
greater than 5% of the average daily sewage flow at the sewage treatment
plants of the sewerage system.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
V.
Wastewater having in excess discharge concentrations
of local limits established by the Township Engineer and Public Works
Department.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
[Amended 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No.
6-2007]
No industrial waste or effluents shall be discharged
into the Township sewerage through industrial connections except upon
compliance with the following:
A.
Industrial users discharging industrial wastes into
the Township sewerage system shall comply with federal pretreatment
standards in accordance with Section 307 of the Act and the New Jersey
Pretreatment Standards for Sewerage, N.J.S.A. 58:11-49 et seq., and
the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.,
in addition to any more stringent standards necessitated by local
conditions and as appears in this article or in any amendments thereto.
B.
No industrial waste or effluents shall be discharged
into the Township sewerage system except upon compliance with the
following:
(1)
All industrial users shall apply for a sewer connection
permit with the Department of Public Works, Broad and Walnut Streets,
Gibbstown, New Jersey 08027, on forms to be provided by the Department,
together with a filing fee of $100. All industrial users shall submit
the original application pursuant to this article within 60 days after
the effective date of this article. All industrial users are to supply
detailed information as to the type of processes employed and a complete
detailed breakdown of all materials used in the process and a chemical
analysis of the effluent from the process that will be discharged
into the Township sewerage system in accordance with the information
required by Department forms. A drawing in detail is necessary for
each operation, including all raw materials, additions, end products,
by-products and liquid and solid wastes indicating all discharge locations
into the Township sewerage system. All permit applications are subject
to final approval of Township Engineer or his designee prior to the
issuance of a permit to discharge. Applicant shall pay for Township
engineering services and the analytical services required for adequate
review of the initial permit application.
(2)
All permits shall expire on March 31 of each calendar
year. All permit applications for renewal shall be submitted prior
to March 1 of the expiring year to the office of the Township Clerk,
Broad and Walnut Streets, Gibbstown, New Jersey 08027, along with
a filing fee of $25. All permit renewal applications shall be on forms
provided by the Department of Public Works and shall be subject to
review and final approval by the Township Engineer or his designee
and shall be accompanied by information pertaining to any proposed
modifications or alterations associated with the renewal permit and
not appearing in the original permit application. Applicant shall
pay for Township engineering services and the analytical services
required for adequate review of the permit renewal application on
or before March 1 of the expiring year.
(3)
The application submitted by a corporation must be
signed by the principal executive officer of that corporation or by
an official of the rank of corporate vice president or above who reports
directly to such principal executive officer and is authorized to
make such applications on behalf of the corporation. In the case of
a partnership or a sole proprietorship, the application must be signed
by a general partner or proprietor.
(4)
Where an application involves a governmental discharge,
the person signing on behalf of a municipal, county or intrastate
regional governmental unit or state or multistate agency shall be
that unit's or that agency's principal executive officer or one who
reports directly to him and is authorized to make application on behalf
of the governmental unit. Applications submitted by an agency of the
United States should be signed by an official who is authorized to
evaluate environmental factors on agencywide basis.
(5)
All information necessary to determine the quantity
of such wastewater, nature and quality of the materials therein and
other characteristics of such wastewaters shall be furnished, and
the applicant shall agree, in writing, to bear the cost of initial
and any subsequent chemical analysis and laboratory tests.
(6)
Adequate means of sampling for periodic determination
of all characteristics and concentrations of the wastewater shall
be provided at the industrial users connection, with the Township's
sanitary sewerage system.
(7)
The applicant shall agree that industrial wastewater
discharged into the Township sewerage system shall be subject to analysis
by the Township, agents of the treatment works, state agency and/or
the Environmental Protection Agency and that such persons will be
permitted to enter all properties of the contributing industry for
the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and
testing in a reasonable manner and time.
(8)
The applicant shall cooperate by adopting and enacting
such schedules of discharge that will minimize peak concentrations.
(9)
The applicant shall produce wastewater of quality
acceptable to the Township by reducing its peak discharges by construction
of equalization and/or pretreatment by methods approved by the Township,
in the event that materials in wastewater discharged or to be discharged
cause or threaten injury to the sewerage systems or treatment plants
or impair the sewage treatment process or unduly increase the cost
of operation thereof. Industrial users having or requiring industrial
wastewater holding and/or wastewater treatment facilities which discharge
into the sanitary sewer system shall furnish, in quadruplicate, complete
engineering reports, plans and specifications covering connection
to the Township's sanitary sewer system, industrial wastewater treatment
facilities and measuring devices. This applies also to alterations
and additions to connections or treatment facilities. Reports and
supporting data therein referred to must be prepared by a professional
engineer registered in the State of New Jersey. Industrial users shall
not connect or proceed with the construction of any industrial wastewater
treatment facilities unless plans and specifications covering the
same have been approved by the Township.
(10)
The applicant shall indemnify the Township for
any damage caused by wastewater determined by the Township to have
been discharged by the industrial user to the Township's sewerage
system, Township treatment plants, their function and treatment processes.
Such indemnification shall be in strict conformance with applicable
local and state laws and shall be in effect during the term of agreements
between the industrial user and the Township.
(11)
The applicant shall install a suitable device
for continuously indicating, recording, and totalizing the flow of
discharge to the sanitary sewer system and shall submit to the Township
for approval specifications and plans for the complete monitoring
program required by this section.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
Interceptors (including grease, oil, sand, and
solids interceptors, etc.) shall be provided and installed on sanitary
sewer systems for connections to the Township sanitary collection
system as necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing
grease, flammable wastes, sand, solids, and other ingredients harmful
to the building drainage system, the collection system, or the sewer
treatment plant or process. The Construction Code Official shall have
the authority to require interceptors to be installed at sewer connections
where grease, oil, flammable wastes, sand, solids, or other ingredients
harmful to the drainage system, collection systems, or sewer treatment
plant or process, may be potentially discharged.
A.
All interceptors shall be properly sized and designed
in accordance with the National Standard Plumbing Code. All interceptors
shall be properly vented if loss of trap seal is possible. All interceptors
shall be so installed that it is accessible for removal of the cover,
servicing and maintenance.
B.
The Township shall be granted access to all interceptors
for inspection, and all maintenance records if necessary to ensure
that the interceptor is being properly maintained and operated.
C.
The Construction Code Official, or authorized delegated Township Official, shall have the authority to enforce these requirements and formally cite the owner of the interceptor should they fail to provide access, or information pertinent to the operation of the interceptor in accordance with this section and § 545-18.
E.
Interceptors shall be cleaned regularly (minimum of
quarterly cleaning and more frequent depending on the manufacturer's
recommendations).
F.
Quarterly certificates of interceptor cleaning shall
be mailed to the Construction Code Office and shall be kept on file
in the place of business for a period of two years.
G.
The Township shall have the right to enter the establishment
of all users requiring interceptors for inspection and operation of
facilities and the collection of a sample from any component thereof.
H.
This section may be supplemented by adopting a "Sanitary
Grease Trap Ordinance" which may establish more specific requirements
based upon the nature of the facility and its operations.
A.
All meter or measuring devices installed or required
to be used shall be under the control of the Township and accessible
to the Township's representative during the operational hours of the
industry. The industrial user for whom such measuring equipment is
installed, at its own expense, shall be responsible for:
(1)
Maintenance and safekeeping.
(2)
All repairs, whether by normal wear or other causes.
(3)
Quarterly certified calibration by the manufacturer
or by other acceptable means approved by Township Engineer.
(4)
Supplying, maintaining and replacing daily recording
charts until collected by the Township's agents of the treatment works.
A state agency and/or the Environmental Protection Agency will be
permitted to enter all properties of the contributing industry for
the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and
testing.
B.
Cost for repairs or calibration if paid for by the
Township shall be due and payable to the Township within 30 days after
written notification of such payment by the Township.
[Amended 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No.
6-2007]
A.
The Township shall have the right to enter the establishment
of an industrial user for inspection of the operation of industrial
wastewater treatment facilities and the collection of a sample from
any component thereof.
B.
The Township shall test annually for all SIU and SFCU
permits and cost shall be incorporated into the annual fee.
C.
Annual testing conducted shall be the basis for any
surcharge rates for the entire year. Should the permittee request
more frequent testing (up to quarterly), the additional cost will
be passed on to the permittee. The user may also hire a NJ certified
laboratory to collect and analyze samples for the use as the basis
of surcharge rates.
A.
Bypassing of wastewaters of the industrial wastewater
treatment facilities shall not be allowed under any circumstances.
B.
Any accidental spills, overflows, equipment or process
failures shall be reported to the Township Clerk's office and/or Police
Department immediately and confirmed, in writing, within 10 days with
the explanation of cause and planned action to eliminate further recurrences.
Furthermore, the industrial user shall take immediate action to contain
and minimize the accidental discharge to the SS so as to prevent interference
with the treatment process and/or damage to the SS.
A.
The Township reserves the right to cancel any agreement
between any industrial user and the Township after one year. However,
whenever it shall be found that a service installation or industrial
wastewater treatment facility has been made contrary to these rules
and regulations and constructed and operated in any other manner than
that approved by the Township, the service shall be disconnected and
removed within 30 days after notice by the Township. The services
shall not again be supplied until the service installation and industrial
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed and operated according
to the rules and regulations of this article, and all expenses and
damages shall be paid by the industrial user or its successors.
B.
The services also may be disconnected within 30 days
if it is found that the wastewater discharged by the industrial user
does not conform to the rules and regulations stated herein.
A.
In addition to the requirements of § 557-5B(2) of this article, at the time of renewal, the Township shall renew existing permits unless the operating history of the existing industrial user of the Township sewerage system has demonstrated to the Township Engineer and the Township sewer plant operator that the industrial user has not reasonably complied with this article.
B.
The applicant shall pay for Township engineering services
and the analytical services required for adequate review of the permit
application.
A.
In addition to the Township's authority to cancel user agreements and permits pursuant to § 557-10A of this article and in addition to the authority of the Township to disconnect service in accordance with § 557-10B of this article, the Township may exercise additional enforcement action provided for in this section.
B.
Harmful contributions. The Township may suspend the
wastewater treatment service and/or a wastewater contribution permit
when such suspension is necessary, in the opinion of the Township,
in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents
or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health
or welfare of persons, to the environment, causes interference to
the SS or causes the Township to violate any condition of its National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/New Jersey Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit.
C.
Any person notified of a suspension of the wastewater
treatment service and/or the wastewater contribution permit shall
immediately stop or eliminate the contribution. In the event of a
failure of the person to comply voluntarily with the suspension order,
the SS shall take such steps as deemed necessary, including immediate
severance of the sewer connection, to prevent or minimize damage to
the SS or endangerment to any individuals. The Township shall reinstate
the wastewater contribution permit and/or the wastewater treatment
service upon proof of the elimination of the noncomplying discharge.
A detailed written statement submitted by the user describing the
causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken to prevent
any future occurrence shall be submitted to the Township within 15
days of the date of occurrence.
D.
Revocation of permit. Any user who violates the following
conditions of this article or applicable state and federal regulations
is subject to having his permit revoked in accordance with the procedures
of this section of this article:
(1)
Failure of a user to factually report the wastewater
constituents and characteristics of his discharge;
(2)
Failure of the user to report significant changes
in operations or wastewater constituents and characteristics;
(3)
Refusal of reasonable access to the user's premises
for the purpose of inspection or monitoring;
(4)
Violation of conditions of the permit;
(5)
Any failure to comply with the provisions of its service
agreement; or
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
(6)
Failure of the industrial user to pay its sewer service
fee, surcharge assessment, or penalties and fines.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
E.
Notification of violation. Whenever the Township finds
that any user has violated or is violating this article, wastewater
contribution permit or any prohibition, limitation or requirement
contained herein, the Township may serve upon such person a written
notice stating the nature of the violation. Within 30 days of the
date of the notice, a plan for the satisfactory correction thereof
shall be submitted to the Township by the user.
F.
Show-cause hearing. The Township may order any user
who causes or allows an unauthorized discharge to enter the SS to
show cause before the Township Council why the proposed enforcement
action should not be taken. A notice shall be served on the user specifying
the time and place of a hearing to be held by the Township Council
regarding the violation, the reasons why the action is to be taken,
the proposed enforcement action and directing the user to show cause
before the Township Council why the proposed enforcement action should
not be taken. The notice of the hearing shall be served personally
or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at least
10 days before the hearing. Service may be made on any agent or officer
of a corporation.
G.
The Township Council may itself conduct the hearing
and take the evidence or may designate any of its members or any officer
or employee of the assigned department to:
(1)
Issue in the name of the Township Council notices
of hearings requesting the attendance and testimony of witnesses and
the production of evidence relevant to any matter involved in such
hearings.
(2)
Take the evidence.
(3)
Transmit a report of the evidence and hearing, including
transcripts and other evidence, together with recommendations to the
Township Council for action thereon.
H.
At any hearing held pursuant to this article, testimony
taken must be under oath and recorded stenographically. The transcript,
so recorded, will be made available to any member of the public or
any party to the hearing upon payment of the usual charges thereof.
I.
After the Township Council has reviewed the evidence,
it may issue an order to the user responsible for the discharge directing
that, following a specified time period, the sewer service be discontinued
unless adequate treatment facilities, devices or other related appurtenances
shall have been installed on existing treatment facilities, devices
or other related appurtenances are properly operated. Further orders
and directives as are necessary and appropriate may be issued.
J.
Legal action. If any person discharges sewage, industrial
wastes or other wastes into the Township's wastewater disposal system
contrary to the provisions of this article, federal or state pretreatment
requirements or any order of the Township, the Township Attorney may
commence an action for appropriate legal and/or equitable relief in
any court of competent jurisdiction.
A.
Penalty matrix; categories of seriousness.
[Amended 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006; 4-2-2007 by Ord. No.
6-2007]
(1)
Whenever the Township finds any user has violated
or is violating any of the provisions of their sewer service agreement
and/or the Sewer Use Ordinance, the Superintendent of Public Works
or designee may impose penalties and fines in accordance with the
penalty matrix table. Failure to pay penalties when assessed may result
in loss of sewer service.
Penalty Matrix for Discharge Violations
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Major Seriousness
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Moderate Seriousness
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Minor Seriousness
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Major Conduct
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$10,000 to $50,000
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$5,000 to $25,000
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$2,000 to $13,000
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Moderate Conduct
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$5,000 to $10,000
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$2,500 to $5,000
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$500 to $3,000
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Minor Conduct
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$500 to $7,500
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$500 to $2,500
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$250 to $1,250
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(2)
The severity of the penalty imposed shall be based
upon the seriousness of the violation caused by the conduct of the
user. Such conduct that falls within the following categories shall
give rise to the penalties identified in the Penalty Matrix for Discharge
Violations contained within this section depending upon the seriousness
of the conduct as categorized in the subsequent categories:
(b)
The seriousness of the conduct may fall within
the following categories:
[1]
Major. Exceeding the effluent limitation which
is measured by concentration or mass for any discharge as follows:
[a]
By more than 50% for a hazardous
pollutant.
[b]
By more than 100% for a nonhazardous
pollutant.
[c]
Has caused or has the potential
to cause serious harm to human health or the environment.
[d]
Seriously deviates from the requirements
of the Water Pollution Control Act or the New Jersey Underground Storage
of Hazardous Substance Act and for violation of any rule, water quality
standard, effluent limitation, administrative order, or service agreement
issued pursuant to; serious deviation shall include, but not limited
to, those violations which are in complete contravention of the requirements,
or if some of the requirements are met, which severely impairs or
determines the operation or intent of the requirement.
[2]
Moderate. Exceeding the effluent limitation
which is measured by concentration or mass for any discharge as follows:
[a]
By 20% to 50% for a hazardous pollutant.
[b]
By 40% to 100% for a nonhazardous
pollutant.
[c]
Has caused or has the potential
to cause serious harm to human health or the environment.
[d]
Seriously deviates from the requirements
of the Water Pollution Control Act or the New Jersey Underground Storage
of Hazardous Substance Act and for violations of any rule, water quality
standard, effluent limitation, administrative order, or permit service
agreement pursuant to; serious deviation shall include, but not be
limited to, those violations which are in complete contravention of
the requirement, or if some of the requirements are met, which severely
impairs or determines the operation or intent of the requirement.
(3)
Each day on which a violation occurs or continues
shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. In addition to the
penalties provided herein, the Township may recover reasonable attorney's
fees, court costs, court reporter's fees and other expenses of litigation
by appropriate suit at law against the person found to have violated
this article or the orders, rules, regulations or permits issued hereunder.
B.
Falsifying information. Any person who knowingly makes
any false statements, representation or certification in any application,
record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained
pursuant to this article or any wastewater contribution permit or
who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring
device or method required under this article shall, upon conviction,
be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for
not more than 90 days, or by both.
[Added 3-6-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006;
amended 4-2-2007 by Ord. No. 6-2007]
A.
All users of the Township sewer system will be surcharged
if their biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) exceeds 250 mg/l and/or their
total suspended solids (TSS) exceeds 250 mg/l. The formula for calculating
surcharge fees is as follows:
(BOD/TSS of Discharge – 250 mg/l) x 8.34
x Daily Flow (MGD) = Excess pounds of BOD and TSS
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B.
BOD and TSS of discharge are based on a twenty-four-hour
composite. Two hundred fifty mg/l is the surcharge concentrations
for BOD and TSS per each connection; 8.34 is the factor used to covert
mg/l to pounds. Daily flow is expressed in million gallons per day
(MGD).
Surcharge fee = Excess pounds of BOD x $1.32
per pound*
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Excess pounds of TSS x $1.32 per pound*
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*Note: Treatment cost per pound is determined
by dividing annual sewer service by 228 (pounds BOD/TSS) which equates
to the allowable flow, TSS and BOD per connection. This cost will
change as treatment costs or annual sewer service charges change.
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Example: All users currently pay $300 per year
for sewer service which allows them to discharge up to 109,500 gallons
of wastewater per year and a BOD and TSS of 250 mg/l (or 228 pounds
of biodegradable organic pollutants). If you divide the annual sewer
service charge of $300 by 228 pounds it equals $1.32 per pound for
treatment and disposal costs.
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C.
Basis for surcharge fee. The wastewater treatment
plant and collection system basis for design was a flow limit of 300
GPD for each connection and a BOD and TSS design limit of 250 mg/l
for each connection. Users who exceed any of these limits shall pay
additional user charges (referred to as "surcharges") because of the
additional loading on the plant. These additional loadings are costly
to treat and use additional connection capacity which is unavailable
to new users. The use of additional capacity because of high flows
or high-strength wastewater adversely affects vital growth in the
Township.