[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
All discharges of stormwater, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, artesian well water, or other waters not intended to be treated in the sewage treatment facility shall be made to storm sewers or natural outlets designed for such discharges. Any connection, drain or arrangement which will permit such waters to enter any wastewater sewer shall be deemed a violation of this section and this Part.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-162; and by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
1. 
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 Borough WWCT. These general prohibitions apply to all such users of the POTW 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 POTW:
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 to cause fire or explosion or be injurious in any other way to the Borough or to the operation of the Borough WWCT. At no time shall two consecutive readings on an explosion meter, at the point of discharge into the system (or at any point in the system) be more than 5% nor any single reading over 10% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) of the meter. Prohibited materials include but are not limited to, gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, diesel fuel, naphtha, benzene, toluene, xylene, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, peroxides, chlorates, perchlorates, bromates, carbides, hydrides and sulfides and any other substance which the Borough, the state or EPA has notified the user is a fire hazard or a hazard to the system.
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: grease, garbage with particles greater 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, waste paper, wood, plastics, gas, tar, asphalt residues, residues from refining or processing of fuel or lubricating oil, mud or glass grinding or polishing wastes, crankcase oil drainings and antifreeze.
C. 
Any wastewater containing a pH lower than 6.0 or higher than 9.5 or wastewater having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures, equipment, and/or personnel of the Borough. Where the Borough deems it advisable, it may require any waste discharger to install and maintain, at his own expense, in a manner approved by the Borough or its designated representative, a suitable device to continuously measure and record the pH of the wastes so discharged.
D. 
Any wastewater containing toxic pollutants in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other pollutants, to injure or interfere with any wastewater treatment process, constitute a hazard to humans or animals, create a toxic effect in the receiving waters of the Borough, or to exceed the limitations set forth in a categorical pretreatment standard. A toxic pollutant shall include, but not be limited to, any pollutant identified pursuant to § 307(a) of the Act.
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 Borough's WWCT effluent or any other product of the Borough WWCT 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 Borough WWCT cause the Borough WWCT to be in noncompliance with a sludge use or disposal criteria, guidelines or regulations developed under § 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 Borough WWCT to violate its NPDES and/or state disposal 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 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.
J. 
Any wastewater which causes a hazard to human life or creates a public nuisance.
K. 
Any waters or wastes containing materials in excess of the following:
Substances
Maximum for Any One Day
(mg/1)
Monthly Average Not to Be Exceeded
(mg/l)
Arsenic
4.10
Cadmium
0.69
0.26
Chromium, total Trivalent plus Hexavalent
2.77
1.71
Copper
0.15
0.15
Cyanide
1.20
0.65
Lead
0.69
0.43
Phenols
3.50
Mercury
1.70
Nickel
3.98
2.38
Silver
0.43
0.24
Zinc
2.61
1.48
TTO
2.13
1.48
Iron
10.0
Molybdenum
4.10
Selenium
3.50
L. 
Any waters or waste with a BOD-5 greater than 2,000 ppm, a suspended solids of 2,000 ppm and a color of 500 apha.
M. 
Sludge, screening or other residue from the pretreatment farm industrial waste.
N. 
Medical waste specifically authorized by a discharge permit.
O. 
Any detergents, surface-active agents, or other substances which may cause excessive foaming in the POTW.
P. 
Any fats, oil or grease of vegetable origin having a negative impact on the POTW.
Q. 
Copper-based root control chemicals.
2. 
When the Borough Manager determines that a user(s) is contributing to the Borough WWCT, any of the above-enumerated substances in such amounts as to interfere with the operation of the Borough WWCT, the Borough Manager shall:
A. 
Advise the user(s) of the impact of the contribution on the Borough.
B. 
Develop effluent limitation(s) for such user to correct the interference with the Borough.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-163; and by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
1. 
The following described substances, materials, waters or waste shall be limited in discharges to the Borough's wastewater facilities to concentrations or quantities which will not harm either the sewers, wastewater treatment process or equipment, will not have an adverse effect on the receiving stream, or will not otherwise endanger lives, limb, public property or constitute a nuisance. The Borough may set limitations lower (more restrictive) than the limitations established in the regulation below if in its opinion such more severe limitations are necessary to meet the above objectives. In forming its opinion as to the acceptability, the Borough will give consideration to such factors as the quantity of subject waste in relation to flows and velocities within the wastewater facilities, materials of construction of sanitary sewers, the wastewater treatment process employed, capacity of the wastewater treatment facility and other pertinent factors. The limitations or restrictions on materials or characteristics of waste or wastewaters discharged to the sanitary sewer which shall not violate without specific prior approval, in writing, by the Borough are as follows:
A. 
Any wastewater having a temperature which will inhibit biological activity in the Borough treatment plant resulting in interference, but in no case wastewater with a temperature at the introduction into the POTW which exceeds 40° C. (104° F.) unless the Borough treatment plant is designed to accommodate such temperature.
B. 
Wastewater containing more than 25 milligrams per liter of petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oils or products of mineral oil origin in amounts which will cause interference or pass through.
C. 
Wastewater from industrial plants, institutes and/or commercial establishments containing floatable oil, fat or grease which becomes a bulk solid when the waste is cooled to 10° C. or 50° F.
D. 
Any garbage that has not been properly shredded. The installation and operation of any garbage grinder equipped with a motor of 3/4 horsepower greater shall be subject to the review and approval of the Borough.
E. 
Any waters or waste containing strong acid iron pickling wastes or concentrated plating solutions whether neutralized or not.
F. 
Any waters or wastes containing arsenic, BOD-5, cadmium, chromium, color, copper, cyanide, iron, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silver, suspended solids, zinc and similar objectionable or toxic substances to such a degree that any such material received in the composite wastewater at the wastewater treatment facility exceeds the limits acceptable to the Borough for such materials. The Borough will evaluate each toxic or objectionable substance waste on a concentration-dilution basis and will establish maximum allowable discharge concentration for each individual person to protect against the following:
(1) 
Decreased sewage plant treatment process efficiencies and degraded effluent qualities exceeding the current requirements of the regulatory agencies.
(2) 
Concentrations of any toxic or objectionable substances in plant effluent flows which will result in concentrations of such substances in the receiving waters or sewage sludge which will exceed the regulatory agency's maximum allowable limits for these substances in the receiving waters or sewage sludge.
G. 
Any waters or wastes containing color or odor producing substances exceeding limits which may be established by the Borough.
H. 
Any waters or waste having a pH lower than 6.0 or higher than 8.5 in a twenty-four-hour period.
I. 
Materials which exert or cause:
(1) 
Unusual concentration of suspended (such as, but not limited to, Fullers earth, lime slurries and lime residues) or of dissolved solids (such as, but not limited to, sodium chloride and sodium sulfate).
(2) 
Excessive discoloration such as, but not limited to, dye wastes and vegetable tanning solutions.
(3) 
Unusual BOD, chemical oxygen demand or chlorine requirements in such quantities as to constitute a significant load on the sewage treatment works.
J. 
Any waters or wastes having:
(1) 
A five-day BOD greater than 250 milligrams per liter.
(2) 
Containing more than 250 milligrams per liter of suspended solids.
(3) 
An ammonia (NH3N) concentration greater than 20 milligrams per liter.
(4) 
Phosphate (P) concentration greater than eight mg/l.
(5) 
Having an average daily flow greater than 2% of the average sewage flow of the wastewater treatment facilities, shall be subject to the review of the Borough. Where necessary in the opinion of the Borough, the owner shall provide, at his expense, such pretreatment as may be necessary to:
(a) 
Reduce the biochemical oxygen demand to 250 milligrams per liter.
(b) 
Reduce the suspended solids to 250 milligrams per liter.
(c) 
Reduce the ammonia to 20 milligrams per liter.
(d) 
Reduce phosphates (P) to eight mg/l.
(e) 
Control the quantities and rates of discharge of such waters or wastes.
Plans, specifications, and other pertinent information relating to proposed pretreatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the Borough and no construction of such facilities shall be commenced until said approvals are obtained in writing.
K. 
Quantities of flow, concentration, or both which constitutes a "slug" as defined herein.
L. 
Any water or wastes containing suspended solids of such character and/or quantity that unusual attention or expense is required to handle such materials within the wastewater facilities.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
State requirements and limitations on discharges shall apply in any case where they are more stringent than federal requirements and limitations or those in this Part.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
The Borough reserves the right to establish by ordinance more stringent limitations or requirements on discharges to the wastewater disposal system if deemed necessary to comply with the objectives presented in § 18-201 of the Part.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-166]
No user shall ever increase the use of process water or, in any way, attempt to dilute a discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve compliance with the concentration limits contained in the Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standards or in any other pollutant-specific limitation developed by the Borough or state.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-167; and by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
1. 
Each user shall provide protection from slug discharge or prohibited materials or other substances regulated by this Part. To prevent the discharge of prohibited materials, facilities shall be provided and maintained at the user's or significant industrial user's own cost and expense. In the case of a slug discharge which has the potential to violate any of the specific provisions contained in 40 CFR 403.5, or to pass through or interfere with the treatment plant, it is the responsibility of the user to immediately telephone and notify the Borough and POTW Superintendent of the incident. The notification shall include location of the discharge, type of waste, concentration, and volume and corrective actions taken to minimize and eliminate the violation.
2. 
Also within five days following a slug discharge, the user shall submit to the Borough and the POTW a detailed written report that shall contain the following information:
A. 
The cause of the noncompliance.
B. 
The approximate time that this condition occurred and whether it has been corrected.
C. 
The steps taken by the user to reduce and minimize the impact of the noncompliance.
D. 
The steps taken by the user to prevent a reoccurrence of the conditions that caused or led to the accidental or slug loading.
3. 
Submission of such a report shall not relieve the user or significant industrial user of any fines, civil penalties, or other liability that may be imposed as described in this Part, the POTW enforcement response plan or any other applicable law.
4. 
In addition, the POTW will evaluate at least once per year whether a significant industrial user needs to develop or update a slug control plan. Detailed slug control plans showing facilities and operating procedures to provide slug control protection shall be submitted to the POTW for review and approval prior to implementation. A slug control plan shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:
A. 
A description of discharge practices, including routine or nonroutine batch discharges.
B. 
A description of new and spent chemical storage procedures.
C. 
Procedures for immediately notifying the POTW of any accidental or slug discharge, including personnel responsible for such notifications.
D. 
Procedures to prevent adverse impact from an accidental or slug discharge. Such procedures shall include, but are not limited to, inspection and maintenance of chemical storage areas, handling and transferring of raw and finished products and chemicals, control of site runoff, worker training, building of containment structures, available containment equipment and contacted environmental services that assist the user to fulfill these plans.
5. 
A significant industrial user who commences contribution to the wastewater collection and treatment system after the effective date of this Part shall not be permitted to introduce pollutants into the system until a slug control plan has been approved by the POTW. Review and approval of such plans and operating procedures shall not relieve the significant industrial user from the responsibility to modify his facility, as necessary, to meet the requirements of this Part.
6. 
Discharge Monitoring Equipment. The POTW Superintendent or Borough Manager reserves the right to require any user of the Borough's sewer system to install permanent sampling equipment in order to determine compliance with this Part. The type of sampling equipment and installation location must be reviewed and approved by the POTW Superintendent.
7. 
Notice to Employees. A notice shall be permanently posted on the significant user's bulletin board or other prominent place advising employees whom to call in the event of an accidental or slug discharge. Employers shall ensure that all employees who may be involved with hazardous materials are aware of such emergency notification procedures.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
1. 
If any waters or wastes are discharged or are proposed to be discharged to the public sewer, which contain the substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in § 18-242 of this Part and which, in the judgment of the Borough, may have a deleterious effect upon the wastewater facilities, processes, equipment or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a public nuisance, the Borough may:
A. 
Reject the wastes.
B. 
Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to the public sewers in accordance with the International Plumbing Code (IPC) § 702.5.
C. 
Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge.
D. 
Require payment to cover added cost of handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing sewer tap-ins or user charges.
2. 
When considering the above alternatives, the Borough shall give consideration to the economic impact of each alternative on the discharger. If the Borough permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the design and installation of the plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the Borough.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
Grease, oil and sand interceptors/traps shall be installed when, in the opinion of the Borough, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing floatable grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients; except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Borough, and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. In the maintaining of these interceptors/traps the owner(s) shall be responsible for the proper removal and disposal by appropriate means of the captured material and shall maintain records of the dates and means of disposal which are subject to review by the Borough. Any removal and hauling of the collected materials not performed by the owner's personnel must be performed by properly licensed waste disposal firms.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
When pretreatment or flow equalizing facilities are provided or required for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at his expense.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
When required by the Borough, the owner of any property serviced by a building sewer shall install a suitable control manhole together with such necessary meters and other appurtenances in the building sewer to facilitate observations, sampling and measurement of the wastes. Such structure, when required, shall be accessible and safely located and shall be constructed in accordance with the plans approved by the Borough. The structure shall be installed by the owner at his expense and shall be maintained by him so as to be safe and accessible at all times.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
1. 
The Borough may require a user of a public sewer to provide information needed to determine compliance with this Part. These requirements may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
A. 
Wastewaters peak discharge rate and volume over a specified time period.
B. 
Physical, chemical or bacteriological analyses of wastewaters.
C. 
Information on raw materials, processes and products affecting wastewater volume and quality.
D. 
Quantity and disposition of specific liquid, sludge, oil, solvent or other materials important to sewer use control.
E. 
A plot plan of sewers of the users property showing sewer and pretreatment facility location.
F. 
Details of wastewater pretreatment facilities.
G. 
Details of systems to prevent and control the losses of materials through spills to the municipal sewer.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
All measurements, tests and analyses of the characteristics of waters and wastes to which reference is made in this Part shall be determined in accordance with the latest edition of "Standard Methods." Sampling methods, location, times, durations and frequencies are to be determined on an individual basis subject to approval by the Borough.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
No statement contained in this Part shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the Borough and any industrial concern whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the Borough for treatment.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
1. 
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged to any wastewater facilities, wastewaters containing substances subject to an applicable Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standard promulgated by EPA in excess of the quantity prescribed in such applicable pretreatment standards except as otherwise provided in this section. Compliance with such applicable pretreatment standards shall be within three years of the date the standard is promulgated; provided, however, compliance with a categorical pretreatment standard for new sources shall be required upon promulgation.
2. 
Upon application by an industrial waste discharger, the Borough shall revise any limitations on substances specified in the applicable pretreatment standards to reflect removal of the substances by the wastewater treatment facility. The revised discharge limit for specified substances shall be derived in accordance with federal law.
3. 
The Borough shall notify any industrial waste discharger affected by the provisions of this section and shall establish an enforceable compliance schedule for each.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
The conservation of water and energy shall be encouraged by the Borough. In establishing discharge restrictions upon industrial waste dischargers, the Borough shall take into account already implemented or planned conservation steps revealed by the industrial waste discharger which provide the Borough with pertinent information showing that the quantities of substances or pollutants have not been nor will be increased as a result of the conservation steps. Upon such a showing to the satisfaction of the Borough, the Borough shall make adjustments to discharge restrictions, which have been based on concentrations, to reflect the conservation steps.