[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Monticello as Title 9, Ch. 2, of the 1989 Code of Ordinances. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
One of the oxidation states of nitrogen, in which nitrogen
is combined with hydrogen in molecular form as NH or in ionized form
as NH4. Quantitative determination of ammonia nitrogen shall be made
in accordance with procedures set forth in "Standard Methods" or Chapter
NR 149, Wis. Adm. Code.
The Village Board or its duly authorized agent or representative.
The quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation
of organic matter in five days at 20° C., expressed as milligrams
per liter (mg/l). Quantitative determination of BOD shall be made
in accordance with procedures set forth in "Standard Methods."
That part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system
which receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other drainage
pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the building
sewer.
A sanitary sewer which begins immediately outside of the
foundation wall of any building or structure being served, and ends
at its connection to the public sewer main, also known as a "lateral"
connection.
Those sanitary sewer users who discharge wastewater with
concentrations in excess of 250 mg/l of BOD, 250 mg/l of suspended
solids, 7 mg/l of phosphorus, or 30 mg/l of ammonia nitrogen. Users
whose wastewater exceeds the concentration of any one of these parameters
shall be in Category A.
A sewer intended to receive both wastewater and storm or
surface water.
BOD, suspended solids, phosphorus, nitrogen, pH, or fecal
coliform bacteria, plus addition pollutants identified in the Village's
WPDES permit for its wastewater treatment facility; provided that
such facility is designed to treat such additional pollutants and,
in fact, does remove such pollutants to a substantial degree.
Costs to the sewer department for the retirement of debts
incurred in the provision of sewerage system facilities, including
both principal and interest.
An acquired legal right for the specified use of land owned
by others.
Oil, fat, or grease in a physical state such that it will
separate by gravity from wastewater by treatment in an approved pretreatment
facility. Wastewater shall be considered free of floatable oil if
it is properly pretreated and the wastewater does not interfere with
the collection system.
The residue from the preparation, cooking, dispensing, handling,
storage, and sale of food products and produce that has been shredded
to such a degree that all particles will be carried freely in suspension
under the flow conditions normally prevailing in public waters with
no particle greater than 1/2 inch in any dimension.
Wastewater with pollutants that will adversely affect the
wastewater treatment facilities or disrupt the quality of wastewater
treatment if discharged into the wastewater treatment facilities.
Any solid, liquid, or gaseous substance discharged or escaping
from any industrial, manufacturing, or commercial establishment. Such
term includes any wastewater which is not sanitary sewage.
The Village of Monticello.
Any outlet, including storm sewers and combined sewer overflows,
into a watercourse, pond, ditch, lake, or other body of surface water
or groundwater.
Kjeldahl nitrogen which is the sum of organic nitrogen and
ammonia nitrogen.
Wastewater with concentrations of BOD no greater than 250
mg/l, suspended solids no greater than 250 mg/l, ammonia nitrogen
no greater than 30 mg/l, and phosphorus no greater than 7 mg/l.
Includes all costs associated with the operation and maintenance
of the wastewater treatment facilities, including replacement costs,
as determined from time to time by the Village.
Any and all persons, including any individual, firm, company,
municipal or private corporation, association, society, institution,
enterprise, governmental agency, or other entity.
The logarithm of the reciprocal of the hydrogen-ion concentration.
The concentration is the weight of hydrogen ions, in grams per liter
of solution. Neutral water, for example, has a pH value of seven and
a hydrogen-ion concentration of 10 to the negative 7th power.
Total phosphorus and is expressed in mg/l of P (phosphorus).
Any publicly owned sewer, storm drain, sanitary sewer, or
combined sewer.
Expenditures for obtaining and installing equipment, accessories,
or appurtenances which are necessary during the useful life of the
wastewater treatment facility to maintain the capacity and performance
for which such facilities were designed and constructed. Operation
and maintenance costs include replacement costs.
A combination of liquid and water carried wastes discharged
from toilets and/or sanitary plumbing facilities.
A sewer that carries sewage or wastewater.
The spent water of a person or community. The preferred term
is "wastewater."
A pipe or conduit that carries wastewater or drainage water.
A charge levied on users of the wastewater treatment facilities
for payment of operation and maintenance expenses, debt service costs,
and other expenses or obligations of said facilities as determined
by the Village.
Is mandatory; "may" is permissible.
Any discharge of water or wastewater 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
twenty-four hour concentration of flows during normal operation, and/or
adversely affects the collection system and/or performance of the
wastewater treatment facility.
The examination and analytical procedures set forth in the
most recent edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water
and Wastewater," published jointly by the American Public Health Association,
the American Water Works Association, and the Water Environment Federation.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
A drain or sewer for conveying water, groundwater, subsurface
water, or unpolluted water from any source.
Total suspended matter that either floats on the surface
of, or is in suspension in water, wastewater, or other liquids, and
that is removable by laboratory filtering as prescribed in "Standard
Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater" and referred
to as nonfilterable residue.
Water quality equal to or better than the effluent of the
wastewater treatment facilities or water that would not cause violation
of receiving water quality standards and would not be benefited by
discharge to the sanitary sewers and wastewater treatment facilities.
A ratio of a user's annual water use divided by the
average residential water use. The average residential water usage
shall equal one UCF. In no case shall the UCF be less than one.
The spent water of a community or person. From the standpoint
of source, it may be a combination of the liquid and water, carried
wastes from residences, commercial buildings, industrial plants, and
institutions, together with any groundwater, surface water, and stormwater
that may be present.
The structures and equipment required to collect and carry
wastewater.
An arrangement of devices and structures for treating wastewater
and sludge. Also referred to as "wastewater treatment plant."
A document issued by the State of Wisconsin which establishes
effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for the municipal
wastewater treatment facility.
A.
Sanitary sewers. No person(s) shall discharge or cause to be discharged
any unpolluted waters such as stormwater, groundwater, roof runoff,
subsurface drainage, or cooling water to any sanitary sewer.
B.
Storm sewers. Stormwater and all other unpolluted water shall be
discharged to such sewers that are specifically designated as combined
sewers or storm sewers, or to a natural outlet approved by the approving
authority and other regulatory agencies. Unpolluted industrial cooling
water or process water may be discharged, upon approval of the approving
authority and other regulatory agencies, to a storm sewer, combined
sewer, or natural outlet.
C.
Prohibitions and limitations. Except as hereinafter provided, no
person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following
described waters or wastes into any public sewer:
(1)
Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, or other flammable or explosive
liquid, solid, or gas.
(2)
Any waters or wastes containing toxic or poisonous solids, liquids,
or gases in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with
other wastes, that could injure or interfere with any waste treatment
or sludge disposal process, constitute a hazard to humans or animals,
or create a public nuisance in the receiving waters of the wastewater
treatment facility.
(3)
Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 5.0, or in excess of
9.0, or having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage
or hazard to structures, equipment, and personnel of the wastewater
treatment facilities.
(4)
Solid or viscous substances in quantities or of such size capable
of causing obstruction to the flow in public sewers or other interference
with the proper operation of the wastewater treatment facilities such
as, but not limited to, ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings,
metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, unground garbage,
whole blood, paunch manure, hair and fleshings, entrails, paper dishes,
cups, milk containers, etc., either whole or ground by garbage grinders.
(5)
The following described substances, materials, waters, or waste shall
be limited in discharges to sanitary sewer systems to concentrations
or quantities which will not harm either the sanitary sewers, wastewater
treatment process, or equipment; will not have an adverse effect on
the receiving stream; or will not otherwise endanger lives, limbs,
public property, or constitute a nuisance. The approving authority
may set limitations more stringent than those established below if
such more stringent limitations are necessary to meet the above objectives.
The approving authority will give consideration to the quantity of
subject waste in relation to flows and velocities in the sewers, materials
of construction of the sanitary sewers, the wastewater treatment facility,
and other pertinent factors. Wastes or wastewaters discharged to the
sanitary sewers shall not exceed the following limitations:
(a)
Wastewater having a temperature higher than 150° F. (65°
C.).
(b)
Wastewater containing more than 25 mg/l of petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable
cutting oils, or products of mineral oil origin.
(c)
Wastewater from industrial plants containing floatable oils,
fat, or grease.
(d)
Any unground garbage. Garbage grinders may be connected to sanitary
sewers from homes, hotels, institutions, restaurants, hospitals, catering
establishments, or similar places where garbage originates from the
preparation of food in kitchens for the purpose of consumption on
the premises or when served by caterers.
(e)
Any waters or wastes containing iron, chromium, copper, zinc,
and other toxic and nonconventional pollutants to such degree that
the concentration exceeds levels specified by federal, state, and
local authorities.
(f)
Any waters or wastes containing odor-producing substances exceeding
limits which may be established by the approving authority or limits
established by any federal or state statute, rule, or regulation.
(g)
Any radioactive wastes or isotopes of such half-life or concentration
as may exceed limits established by the approving authority in compliance
with applicable state or federal regulations.
(h)
Any waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable
to treatment or reduction by the wastewater treatment processes employed,
or are amenable to treatment only to such degree that the wastewater
treatment facility effluent cannot meet the requirements of other
agencies having jurisdiction over discharge to receiving waters.
(i)
Any water or wastes which, by interaction with other water or
wastes in the sanitary sewer system, release obnoxious gases, form
suspended solids which interfere with the collection system, or create
a condition deleterious to structures and treatment processes.
(j)
Materials which exert or cause:
[1]
Unusual BOD, chemical oxygen demand, or chlorine requirements
in such quantities as to constitute a significant load on the wastewater
treatment facility.
[2]
Unusual volume of flow or concentration of wastes constituting
"slugs" as defined herein.
[3]
Unusual concentrations of inert suspended solids (such as, but
not limited to, filler's earth, lime slurries, and lime residues)
or of dissolved solids (such as, but not limited to, sodium sulfate).
[4]
Excessive discoloration (such as, but not limited to, dye wastes
and vegetable tanning solutions).
(k)
Incompatible pollutants in excess of the allowed limits as determined
by local, state, and federal laws and regulations in reference to
pretreatment standards developed by the Environmental Protection Agency,
40 CFR 403, as amended from time to time.
D.
WPDES permit. No person shall cause or permit a discharge into the
sanitary sewers that would cause a violation of the municipality's
WPDES permit and any modifications thereof.
E.
Special arrangements. No statement contained in this chapter shall
be construed as prohibiting any special arrangement between the approving
authority and any person whereby a waste of unusual strength or character
may be admitted to the wastewater treatment facilities, either before
or after pretreatment, provided that there is no impairment of the
functioning of the wastewater treatment facilities by reason of the
admission of such wastes, and no extra costs are incurred by the Village
without recompense by the person; and further provided that all rates
and provisions set forth in this chapter are recognized and adhered
to.
F.
New connections. New connections to the Villages sanitary sewer system
will be allowed only if there is available capacity in all of the
downstream wastewater treatment facilities.
A.
Submission of basic data. The approving authority may require each
person who discharges or seeks to discharge industrial wastes to a
public sewer to prepare and file with the approving authority, at
such times as it determines, a report that shall include pertinent
data relating to the quantity and characteristics of the wastes discharged
to the wastewater treatment facilities. In the case of a new connection,
the approving authority may require that this report be prepared prior
to making the connection to the public sewers.
B.
Industrial discharges. If any waters or wastes are discharged or are proposed to be discharged to the public sewers, which waters or wastes contain substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in § 292-2, and which in the judgment of the approving authority will have a deleterious effect upon the wastewater treatment facilities, process equipment, or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life, health, or constitute a public nuisance, the approving authority may:
(1)
Reject the wastes;
(2)
Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to
the public sewers;
(3)
Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge; and/or
(4)
Require payment to cover the added cost of handling and treating
the wastes not covered by the existing taxes or sewer charges under
the provisions of this chapter.
C.
Control manholes.
(1)
Each person discharging industrial wastes into a public sewer shall,
at the discretion of the approving authority, construct and maintain
one or more control manholes or access points to facilitate observation,
measurement, and sampling of wastes, including sanitary sewage.
(2)
Control manholes or access facilities shall be located and built
in a manner acceptable to the approving authority. If measuring and/or
sampling devices are to be permanently installed, they shall be of
a type acceptable to the approving authority.
(3)
Control manholes, access facilities, and related equipment shall
be installed by the person discharging the waste, at his/her expense,
and shall be maintained by him/her so as to be in safe condition,
accessible, and in proper operating condition at all times. Plans
for installation of the control manholes or access facilities and
related equipment shall be approved by the approving authority prior
to the beginning of construction.
D.
Measurement of flow. The volume of flow used for computing sewer service charges shall be the metered water consumption of the person as shown in the records of meter readings maintained by the Water Department or utility except as noted in Subsection E.
E.
Metering of waste. Devices for measuring the volume of waste discharged
may be required by the approving authority if this volume cannot otherwise
be determined from metered water consumption records. Metering devices
for determining the volume of waste shall be installed, owned, and
maintained by the person discharging the wastewater. Following approval
and installation, such meters may not be removed without the consent
of the approving authority.
F.
Waste sampling.
(1)
Industrial wastes discharged into the public sewers shall be subject
to periodic inspection and a determination of character and concentration
of said wastes. The determination shall be made by the Village as
often as may be deemed necessary by the approving authority. Each
industry shall be charged for this determination as related to its
industrial wastes discharge.
(2)
Samples shall be collected in such a manner as to be representative
of the composition of the wastes. The sampling may be accomplished
either manually or by the use of mechanical equipment acceptable to
the approving authority.
(3)
Installation, operation, and maintenance of the sampling facilities
shall be the responsibility of the person discharging the waste and
shall be subject to the approval of the approving authority. Access
to sampling locations shall be granted to the approving authority
or its duly authorized representatives at all times. Every care shall
be exercised in the collection of samples to ensure their preservation
in a state comparable to that at the time the sample was taken.
G.
Pretreatment.
(1)
Persons discharging industrial wastes into any public sewer may be
required to pretreat such wastes, if the approving authority determines
pretreatment is necessary to protect the wastewater treatment facilities
or prevent the discharge of incompatible pollutants.
(2)
In that event such person shall provide, at his/her expense, such
pretreatment or processing facilities as may be determined necessary
to render wastes acceptable for admission to the sanitary sewers.
H.
Grease, oil, and sand interceptors. Grease, oil, and sand interceptors
shall be provided when, in the opinion of the approving authority,
they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing
floatable grease in amounts in excess of those specified in this chapter,
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 approving authority, and shall be located as to be
readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. In maintaining
these interceptors, 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 approving authority. Disposal of the
collected materials performed by owner's personnel or currently
licensed waste disposal firms must be in accordance with currently
acceptable Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) rules and
regulations.
I.
Analyses.
(1)
All measurements, tests, and analyses of the characteristics of waters
and wastes to which reference is made in this chapter shall be determined
in accordance with the latest addition of "Standard Methods" and with
the federal regulations of 40 CFR 136, "Guidelines Establishing Test
Procedures For Analysis of Pollutants," as amended from time to time.
Sampling methods, location, time, durations, and frequencies are to
be determined on an individual basis subject to approval by the approving
authority.
(2)
Determination of the character and concentration of the industrial
wastes shall be made by the person discharging them, or the person's
agent, as designated and required by the approving authority. The
approving authority may also make its own analyses on the wastes,
and these determinations shall be binding as a basis for sewer service
charges.
J.
Submission of information. Plans, specifications, and any other pertinent
information relating to proposed flow equalization, pretreatment,
or grease and/or sand interceptor facilities shall be submitted for
review and approval of the approving authority prior to the start
of their construction if the effluent from such facilities is to be
discharged into the public sewers. No construction of such facilities
shall commence until said approval has been granted.
A.
Sewer users served by water utility water meters. There is hereby
levied and assessed upon each lot, parcel of land, building, or premises
having a connection with the wastewater collection system and being
served with water solely by the water utility, a sewer service charge
based, in part, on the quantity of water used, as measured by the
water utility water meter used upon the premises.
B.
Sewer users served by private wells.
(1)
If any person discharging wastewater into the public sanitary sewers
procures any part or all of his/her water from sources other than
the water utility, all or part of which is discharged into the sanitary
sewers, the person shall have water meters installed by the water
utility at the person's expense for the purpose of determining
the volume of water obtained from these sources. Where sewer meters
are already installed, new water meters will not be required. The
water meters shall be furnished by the water utility and installed
under its supervision, all costs being at the expense of the person
requiring the meter.
(2)
The water utility will charge for each meter rental a charge set
by the water utility to compensate for the cost of furnishing and
servicing the meter. The rental charge shall be billed at the time
the sewer service charge is billed.
C.
Deduct meters. If a user feels that a significant amount of metered
water does not reach the sanitary sewer, a customer may avail himself/herself
of one of the following options:
(1)
Request the approving authority to have such additional meters or
metered services installed as are necessary to calculate the volume
of water not discharged to the sanitary sewer (i.e., a "deduct" meter);
or, he/she may request the approving authority to have a meter installed
to measure the actual amount of sewage discharged to the sanitary
sewer (i.e., a "sewage" meter). Requests for a second meter or metered
services must be made in writing to the approving authority. In the
event the approving authority agrees to such installations, the customer
shall be charge all costs attendant thereto including, but not limit
to: a meter yoke for each meter (to be installed by a licensed plumber);
meter rental (the meter will be owned by the Village and subject to
access and inspection by Village personnel) in an amount set annually
by the approving authority; remote reading device(s) if necessary;
and labor and miscellaneous parts and supplies. No provision shall
be made, nor shall any means be taken, to route water from any "deduct"
meter to the customer's general distribution system. In addition
to the general penalties set forth herein, any violation of this section
will result in nullification of the deduct readings and removal of
the deduct meter.
(2)
In the event it is physically impractical or impossible to install
metering equipment, he/she may request the approving authority to
take such means as it deems necessary to formulate an estimate of
the amount of water not being discharged into the sanitary sewerage
system or, conversely, the amount of actual sewage discharged thereto.
D.
Fixed charge.
(1)
The fixed monthly charge shall be sufficient to pay all costs associated with billing and administration expenses, debt service, and inflow/infiltration operation and maintenance expenses. The current minimum residential monthly wastewater service charge is calculated in § 292-5 and shall be updated not less often than every two years.
E.
Volume charge. In addition to the fixed monthly charge, there shall be a volume charge based on water usage each month to pay all costs associated with operation and maintenance for the treatment facilities. These costs exclude operation and maintenance costs associated with inflow and infiltration. The current volume charge is calculated in § 292-5 and shall be updated not less often than every two years.
F.
Volume charge exemption. Only when a customer requests a meter be
placed on an outside faucet and only for the use of watering a newly
established lawn, then the sewer rate for that will be based on an
average of the customer's previous quarter usage. The customer
shall pay a $50 deposit for the use of the meter and shall be responsible
for installation of this meter. Deposit shall be refunded when the
meter is returned in good condition.
G.
Appeals for sewer credit. Appeals for a sewer credit shall be made
in writing to the Village Clerk-Treasurer when usage via water leaks
is 50% for residential and 20% for commercial, industrial, and public
authority over their average previous twelve-month usage. Credit will
be given for loss over the above-designated percentage of average
usage. Water leaks will be verified by a Village representative or
licensed plumber.
A.
Sewer service charge unit costs. The unit costs for the sewer service
charge are as follows:
[Amended 6-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-0620]
B.
Category A sewer service charge.
(1)
(2)
The Category A sewer service charge may be computed in accordance
with the formula presented below:
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T = FC + (V x Cv) + 0.00834 V (B x Cb + S x Cs + P x Cp + A
x Ca)
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Where:
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T
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Total sewer service charge
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FC
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Fixed charge
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B
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Concentration of BOD in mg/l in the wastewater above 250 mg/l
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S
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Concentration of suspended solids in mg/l in the wastewater
above 250 mg/l
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P
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Concentration of phosphorus in mg/l in the wastewater above
7 mg/l
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A
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Concentration of ammonia nitrogen in mg/l in the wastewater
above 30 mg/l
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V
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Wastewater volume in 1,000 gallons
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CV
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Cost per 1,000 gallons
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CB
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Cost per pound of BOD g
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Cs
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Cost per pound of suspended solids
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CP
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Cost per pound of phosphorus
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CA
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Cost per pound of ammonia nitrogen
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0.00834
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Conversion factor
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(The above formula shall not be construed to give credits for
a waste strength less than domestic concentrations for BOD or suspended
solids.)
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C.
Reassignment of sewer users. The approving authority will reassign
sewer users into appropriate sewer service charge categories if wastewater
sampling programs or other related information indicate a change of
categories is necessary.
D.
Operation, maintenance, and replacement fund accounts and debt service.
(1)
All sewer service charge revenues collected for replacement costs shall be deposited in a separate and distinct fund to be used solely for replacement costs as defined in § 292-1. All sewer service charge revenues collected for other operation and maintenance expenses and debt service shall also be deposited in a separate and distinct fund.
(2)
All revenues for the replacement fund and for operation and maintenance
of the wastewater treatment facilities shall be used solely for the
replacement fund and operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment
facilities.
E.
Disposal of septic tank sludge and holding tank sewage.
(1)
No person in the business of gathering and disposing of septic tank
sludge or holding tank sewage shall transfer such material into any
disposal area or public sewer unless a permit for disposal has been
first obtained from the approving authority. Written application for
this permit shall be made to the approving authority and shall state
the name and address of the applicant; the number of its disposal
units; and the make, model, and license number of each unit. Permits
shall be nontransferable except in the case of replacement of the
disposal unit for which a permit shall have been originally issued.
The permit may be obtained upon payment of a fee of $50 per calendar
year. The time and place of disposal will be designated by the approving
authority. The approving authority may impose such conditions as it
deems necessary on any permit granted.
(2)
Any person or party disposing of septic tank sludge or holding tank
sewage agrees to carry public liability insurance in an amount not
less than $500,000 to protect any and all persons or property from
injury and/or damage caused in any way or manner by an act, or the
failure to act, by any of the person's employees. The person(s)
shall furnish a certificate certifying such insurance to be in full
force and effect.
(3)
All materials disposed of into the treatment system shall be of domestic
origin or compatible pollutants only, and the person(s) agrees that
he/she will comply with the provisions of any and all applicable ordinances
of the Village and shall not deposit or drain any gasoline, oil, acid,
alkali, grease, rags, waste, volatile or flammable liquids, or other
deleterious substances into the public sewers, nor allow any earth,
sand, or other solid material to pass into any part of the wastewater
treatment facilities.
(5)
The person(s) disposing wastes agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
the Village from any and all liability and claims for damages arising
out of or resulting from work and labor performed.
F.
Charge for toxic pollutants. Any person discharging toxic pollutants
which cause an increase in the cost of managing the effluent or sludge
from the Village's wastewater treatment facility shall pay for
such increased costs, as may be determined by the approving authority.
A.
Calculation of sewer service charges. Sewer service charges shall
be computed and billed according to the rates presented in this chapter.
B.
Sewer service charge billing period. Sewer service charges shall
be billed by the Village to the sewer users on a monthly basis.
C.
Payment of sewer service charges. Those persons billed by the Village
for the sewer service charges shall pay such charges within 20 days
after the billing date at the Village Hall.
D.
Remedies for failure to pay service charges.
(1)
Such sewer service charges levied by the Village against the sewer
users in accordance with this chapter shall be a debt due to the Village
and shall be a lien upon the property. If this debt is not paid within
20 days after it shall be due, said charge may constitute a lien on
the property served and be inserted in the Village's tax roll
as provided in § 66.0809(3), Wis. Stats., in the same manner
as water rates are taxed and collected under the provisions of § 62.69,
Wis. Stats., from time to time, may be amended or recreated, so far
as applicable.
(2)
Change of ownership or occupancy of premises found delinquent shall
not be cause for reducing or eliminating these penalties.
A.
Right of entry. The approving authority or other duly authorized
employees of the Village, bearing proper credentials and identification,
shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purpose of inspection,
observation, or testing, all in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter.
B.
Obtaining information. The approving authority or duly authorized
employees are authorized to obtain information concerning industrial
processes which have a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge
to the wastewater collection system.
C.
Safety. While performing the necessary work on private premises referred to in Subsection A above, the duly authorized Village employees shall observe all safety rules applicable to the premises established by the owner or the occupant.
D.
Identification; right to enter easements. The approving authority
or duly authorized employees of the Village, bearing proper credentials
and identification, shall be permitted to enter all private properties
through which the Village holds an easement for the purpose of, but
not limited to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair,
and maintenance of any portion of the sewage works lying within said
easement, all subject to the terms, if any, of such easement.
A.
Work authorized. No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections
with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb the sanitary sewer or
appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from
the approving authority.
B.
Cost of sewer connection. All costs and expenses incident to the
installation and connection of the building sewer shall be borne by
the person making the connection.
C.
Use of old building sewers. Old building sewers may be used in connection
with new buildings only when they are found, and on examination and
testing by the approving authority, to meet all the requirements for
this chapter.
D.
Materials and methods of construction. 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 conform to the requirements of the Village's
building and plumbing code or other applicable rules and regulations
of the Village. In the absence of code provisions or in amplification
thereof, the materials and procedures set forth in appropriate specifications
of the ASTM and WPCF Manual of Practice No. 9 shall apply.
E.
Building sewer grade. 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.
F.
Storm and groundwater drains.
(1)
No person shall make connection of roof downspouts, exterior foundation
drains, areaway drains, or other sources of surface runoff or groundwater
to a building sewer or building drain which is connected directly
or indirectly to a sanitary sewer.
(2)
All existing downspouts or groundwater drains, etc., connected directly
or indirectly to a sanitary sewer shall be disconnected within 60
days of the date of an official written notice from the approving
authority.
G.
Conformance to plumbing codes. The connection of the building sewer
into the sanitary sewer shall conform to the requirements of the building
and plumbing code, or other applicable rules and regulations of the
Village or the procedures set forth in appropriate specifications
of the "ASCE/WPCF" Manual of Practice, No. 9." All such connections
shall be made gas tight and water tight. Any deviation from the prescribed
procedures and materials must be approved by the approving authority
before installation.
H.
Inspection of connection. The person making a connection to a public
sewer shall notify the approving authority when the building sewer
is ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer. The connection
shall be inspected and approved by the approving authority.
I.
Barricades; restoration. All excavations for the building sewer installation
shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect
the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways, and other public
property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in
a manner satisfactory to the approving authority.
B.
Abatement of nuisance; no immediate danger. If it is determined that
a public nuisance has been created, or is being maintained, by violation
of this chapter (as set forth hereinabove), but that the nature of
such nuisance is not such as to threaten great and immediate danger
to the public health, safety, peace, morals, or decency, written notice
shall be served on the person causing or maintaining the nuisance
to remove or correct the same (identifying the nature of the violation)
within a specified reasonable time. The offender shall, within the
period of time stated in said notice, abate the nuisance and permanently
cease all violations.
C.
Abatement of nuisance; immediate danger. If it is determined that
a public nuisance caused by the violation of this chapter exists,
and that there is a great and immediate danger to the public health,
safety, peace, morals, or decency, the Village President, Village
Engineer, and/or the Chief of Police may cause the same to immediately
be abated, and charge the cost thereof to the owner, occupant, or
person causing, permitting, or maintaining the nuisance, as the case
may be. If notice to abate the nuisance has been given to the owner,
such cost shall be assessed against the real estate as a special charge.
D.
Accidental discharge.
(1)
Any person found to be responsible for accidentally allowing a deleterious
discharge into the sewer system which causes damage to the wastewater
treatment facility and/or receiving body of water shall, in addition
to a fine, pay an amount to cover any damages, both values to be established
by the approving authority.
(2)
The accidental discharge of any prohibited wastes into any sewer
shall be reported to the Superintendent of the Sewer Department by
the person responsible for the discharge or by the owner or occupant
of the premises where the discharge occurs immediately upon obtaining
knowledge of the fact of such discharge so that steps may be taken
to minimize its effect on the treatment plant. The Superintendent
of the Sewer Department shall report such accidental discharge to
the approving authority within 24 hours of the Department's receipt
of such notice.
E.
Penalty for violation.
(1)
Any person found to be violating any provision of this chapter, except § 292-16, shall be served by the Village with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
F.
Liability to Village or others for losses. Any person violating any
provisions of this chapter shall, in addition to any penalty or fine
which may be assessed against him/her, become liable to the Village
or others for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned by reason of
such violation which the Village or others may suffer as a result
thereof.
A.
Contribution in aid of construction charge. There is hereby levied
and assessed upon each lot or parcel of land within the Village a
contribution-in-aid-of-construction (CAC) charge as determined by
the approving authority. All applicants for building permits, following
adoption of this chapter, shall be assessed a CAC charge. Current
CAC charges shall be as follows:
(1)
The CAC charge for a single family residence shall be $500.
(2)
The CAC charge for a duplex or two unit condominium shall be $750.
(3)
The CAC charge for multifamily residences shall be $1,000.
(4)
The CAC charge for nonresidential customers discharging less than
250 gallons per day on an average daily basis shall be $750.
(5)
The CAC charge for nonresidential customers discharging more than
250 gallons per day, but less than 500 gallons per day on an average
daily basis, shall be $1,000.
(6)
The CAC charge for nonresidential customers discharging more than
500 gallons per day, but less than 1,000 gallons per day on an average
daily basis, shall be $1,250.
(7)
The CAC charge for nonresidential customers discharging more than
1,000 gallons per day on an average daily basis, or discharging wastewaters
having a concentration greater than "normal" concentrations, shall
be established by the approving authority on a case-by-case basis.
(8)
The CAC charge shall be payable prior to issuance of the building
permit. Should the wastewater volume or characteristics not be sufficiently
known at the time of application of the CAC charge to be determined,
an initial CAC payment shall be made based on estimated value and
an adjustment to the CAC shall be made on the first anniversary of
the sewer system used, based upon metered water sales and measured
wastewater quality where applicable. Any CAC undercharge shall be
immediately due and payable to the Village, whereas any CAC overcharge
shall be refunded to the customer. All revenues collected from CAC
charges shall be utilized solely for the purpose of retiring debts
and for deposit in the replacement fund as established by the Sewer
Department for providing wastewater treatment services.
B.
Installation and connection costs. All costs and expenses incident
to the installation and connection of the building sewer shall be
borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the Village from any
loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the
installation of the building sewer.
C.
Maintenance and repair costs. All subsequent costs and expenses incident
to the maintenance of the building sewer to the sewer main shall be
borne by the property owner. Repairs to the building sewer from the
building to the curbline will be borne by the owner. Repairs to the
building sewer from the curbline to the sewer main will be borne by
the Village unless it is proven that repairs from the main to the
curbline is due to the fault of the owner.
D.
Separate and independent building sewer. A separate and independent
building sewer shall be provided for every building intended for human
habitation or occupancy.
A.
Depositing waste. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit,
or permit to be deposited in any unsanitary manner on public or private
property within the Village or in any area under the jurisdiction
of said Village any human or animal excrement, garbage, or other objectionable
waste.
B.
Discharge to natural outlets. It shall be unlawful to discharge to
any natural outlet within the Village or in any area under the jurisdiction
of said Village any wastewater or other polluted waters, except where
suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with provisions
of this chapter.
C.
Private wastewater disposal. Except as hereinafter provided, it shall
be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic
tank, cesspool, or other facility intended or used for the disposal
of sewage.
D.
Connection to sanitary sewers. The owner of all houses, buildings,
or properties intended for human occupancy, employment, recreation,
or other purposes, situated within the corporate limits of the Village
and abutting on any street, alley, easement, or right-of-way in which
there is located or may in the future be located a sanitary sewer
of the Village is hereby require at his/her expense to install suitable
toilet facilities therein, and to connect such facilities directly
with the proper public sanitary sewer in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter within 10 days after the date of official notice to
do so.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
A.
Private wastewater disposal. Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of § 292-11 and with the approval of the approving authority, any building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Permit and design requirements. Before commencement of the construction
of a private wastewater disposal system or additions to an existing
private wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first obtain written
approval from the approving authority.
C.
Compliance with state standards. The type, capacity, location, and
layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all
requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional
Services and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
D.
Operation and maintenance. The owner shall operate and maintain the
private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all
times at no expense to the Village.
E.
Health officer. No statement contained in this section shall be construed
to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed
by the Village or its agent.
F.
Connection to sanitary sewers. At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, as provided in § 292-11D, the building sewer shall be connected to said sewer within 10 days and the private wastewater disposal system shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with sand, gravel, or similar material and abandoned.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
A.
Any user, permit applicant, or permit holder affected by any decision,
action, or determination, including cease and desist orders, made
by the approving authority interpreting or implementing the provisions
of this chapter or in any permit issued herein, may file with the
approving authority a written appeal for reconsideration within 10
days of the date of such decision, action, or determination, setting
forth in detail the facts supporting the user's request for reconsideration.
The appeal shall be heard within 15 days from filing. If the ruling
on the appeal for reconsideration made by the approving authority
is unsatisfactory, the person requesting reconsideration may, within
10 days after notification of the action, file a written appeal to
the Village Board of the Village of Monticello.
B.
A fee of $50 shall accompany any appeal to the Village Board for
their ruling. This fee may be refunded if the appeal is sustained
in favor of the appellant.
C.
The written appeal shall be heard by the Village Board within 30
days from the date of filing. The Village Board shall make a final
ruling on the appeal within 10 days from the date of filing.
A.
Superseding previous ordinances. This chapter governing sewer use,
industrial wastewater discharges, sewer service charges, and sewer
connections and construction shall supersede all previous ordinances
of the Village.
B.
Invalidation clause. Invalidity of any section, clause, sentence,
or provision in this chapter shall not affect the validity of any
other section, clause, sentence, or provision of this chapter which
can be given effect without such invalid part or part.
C.
Amendment. The Village, through its duly authorized officers, reserves
the right to amend this chapter in part or in whole whenever it may
deem necessary.
A.
Biennial audit. The Village shall review, at least every two years,
the wastewater contribution of its sewer users, the operation and
maintenance expenses of the wastewater treatment facilities, and the
sewer service charge system. Based on this review, the Village shall
revise the sewer service charge system, if necessary, to accomplish
the following:
(1)
Maintain a proportionate distribution of operation and maintenance
expenses among sewer users based on the wastewater volume and pollutant
loadings discharged by the users; and
(2)
Generate sufficient revenues to pay the operation and maintenance
expenses of the wastewater treatment facilities; and
(3)
Apply excess revenues collected from a class of users to the operation
and maintenance expenses attributable to that class of users for the
next year and adjust the sewer service charge rates accordingly.
B.
Annual notification. The Village shall notify its sewer users annually
about the sewer service charge rates. The notification shall show
what portion of the rates are attributable to the operation and maintenance
expenses, and debt service costs of the wastewater treatment facilities.
The notification shall occur in conjunction with a regular bill.
C.
Records. The Village shall maintain records regarding wastewater
flows and loadings, costs of the wastewater treatment facilities,
sampling programs, and other information which is necessary to document
compliance with the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et
seq.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
A.
No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently
break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with any structure,
appurtenance, or equipment which is a part of the wastewater facilities.
B.
Any person(s) violating this provision shall be subject to immediate
arrest under charge of criminal damage to property or disorderly conduct.
