For brevity and ease of communication, this
chapter may be cited as the "Town of Wawayanda Sewer Use Code."
[Amended 12-29-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2023]
A.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the
maximum possible beneficial public use of the Town's wastewater facilities
and to prevent public health problems through regulation of sewer
construction, sewer use, wastewater treatment, and wastewater discharges.
This chapter shall also provide procedures for complying with the
requirements contained herein and penalties for violation thereof.
B.
Application.
(1)
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the
discharge of all wastewater from facilities within the Town of Wawayanda.
This chapter also provides for regulation of sewer construction, control
and assurance that existing customers' capacity will not be preempted,
approval of sewer construction, construction plans, separate contracts
for significant industrial users, minimum sewer connection standards
and conditions, and penalties and other procedures in cases of violation
of this chapter.
(2)
This chapter shall also apply to all sanitary wastewater
collection and treatment within the Town of Wawayanda and regardless
of whether those facilities are located within a legally formed sewer
district.
C.
The Town's Sewer District No. 1 utilizes the City
of Middletown's wastewater treatment facilities. Construction within
Sewer District No. 1 must also comply with the rules and regulations
of the City of Middletown related to sewer uses.
