It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within
the City or in any area under the jurisdiction of said City any sewage
or other polluted waters except where suitable treatment has been
provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of this chapter.
Stormwater and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged
to such sewers as are specifically designated as storm sewers, or
to a natural outlet approved by the Director. Industrial cooling water
or unpolluted process waters may be discharged, upon approval of the
Director, to a storm sewer or natural outlet. This approval does not
diminish the responsibility of the applicant to obtain a direct discharge
permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors shall
be maintained by the owner, at his expense, in continuously efficient
operation at all times and shall be readily accessible and open to
inspection by the Director of Public Works or Chief Operator at any
time. If, at any time, City maintenance personnel find these interceptors
to be not properly maintained, the City shall perform such maintenance
as to make them effective. All costs associated with any maintenance
by City personnel shall be passed onto the property owner.