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 Borough, or in any area under the jurisdiction of the Borough,
any human or animal excrement, garbage or other objectionable waste.
It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within
the Borough, or in any area under the jurisdiction of the Borough,
any sewage or other polluted waters, except where suitable treatment
has been provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of this
chapter.
Except as hereinabove 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.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any stormwater,
surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming
pool or pond water, cooling water or unpolluted industrial process
waters into the Borough sewerage system.
A.
Any person who permits the discharge or causes to be discharged any
stormwater, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage,
swimming pool or pond water whether by use of a sump pump, french
drain or otherwise into the sanitary sewer system shall be subject
to a fine of not more than $1,000, plus $250 per day for each additional
day the violation continues. Penalties are in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40:49-5.
B.
The Superintendent shall provide a property owner with a notice of
violation, hand delivered, or sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, setting forth the nature of the violation, the penalty
to be imposed and any remedial action required to abate the violation.
The violation shall be remediated and the penalty paid within 10 days
of receipt of the notice of violation by the property owner unless
a greater period is set forth in the notice of violation. Failure
to take the remedial action directed by the Borough within 10 days
of the notice of violation shall result in the assessment of additional
penalties.
Industrial cooling waters or unpolluted process waters may be
discharged, on approval of the Superintendent into the sewerage system.
A.
Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall discharge or cause
to be discharged any of the following described waters or wastes into
the sewerage system:
(1)
Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than 150° F.
(2)
Solid or viscous substances in quantities or of such size capable
of causing obstruction to the flow in the sewage collection system
or other interference with the proper operation of the sewerage system,
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 and paper
dishes, cups, milk containers, etc., either whole or ground by garbage
grinders.
(3)
Containing mineral acidity, pH not less than 5.5.
(4)
Containing caustic alkalinity, pH not greater than 9.5.
(5)
Containing any explosive or flammable substance, gasoline, naphtha,
petroleum products, gases or vapors, either free or occluded in concentration
toxic or dangerous to humans, animals or aquatic life or to the sewerage
system.
(6)
Oils, fats or grease except as may result from household, hotel or
restaurant operation, and in no event that which will solidify or
become viscous at temperatures between 32° F. and 150° F.
or exceeding 25 parts per million.
(7)
Containing insoluble substances which shall not exceed a daily average
of 500 parts per million.
(8)
Containing total solids (soluble and insoluble) exceeding a daily
average of 5,000 parts per million.
(9)
Containing chlorine demand exceeding an average greater than 20 parts
per million.
(10)
Containing five-day BOD exceeding an average greater than 500
parts per million and the BOD by the dichromate method exceeding an
average greater than 700 parts per million.
(11)
Containing sulfides exceeding two parts per million.
(12)
Containing any toxic or irritating substances which will create
conditions hazardous to public health and safety.
(13)
Containing poisons in sufficient quantities to endanger man
or interfere with biological processes.
(14)
Containing phenols or orthocreosols in excess of 0.01 part per
million.
(15)
Containing any substance which the Borough now or hereafter
finds to be harmful.
(16)
Containing any noxious or malodorous gas or substance capable
of creating a public nuisance.
(17)
Containing milk, brewery or distillery waste in any form.
(18)
Any garbage that has not been properly shredded. The installation
and operation of any garbage grinder equipped with a motor of 3/4
horsepower (0.76 horsepower metric) or greater shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Superintendent.
(19)
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.
(20)
Containing unusual concentrations of inert suspended solids,
such as but not limited to fuller's earth, lime slurries and lime
residues, or of dissolved solids, such as but not limited to sodium
chloride and sodium sulfate.
(21)
Containing waters or wastes containing substances which are
not amenable to treatment or reduction by the sewage treatment processes
employed or are amenable to treatment only to such degree that the
Water Reclamation Facility effluent cannot meet the requirements of
other agencies having jurisdiction over discharge to the receiving
waters.
(22)
Any of the following waste or substance which shall cause or
result in a chemical reaction, either directly or indirectly, with
the materials of construction to impair the strength or durability
of any sewer structure.
(a)
Mechanical action that will destroy or damage the sewer structure.
(b)
Restricting hydraulic capacity of the sewer structure.
(c)
Restricting normal inspection and maintenance of the sewer structure.
(d)
Placing unusual demands of quantity or quality on the sewage
treatment equipment or process, plant or sewers.
(e)
Limiting the effectiveness of the sewer treatment process.
(f)
Danger to public health and safety.
(g)
Obnoxious conditions inimical to the public interest.
(h)
Excessive discoloration, such as but not limited to dye wastes
and vegetable tanning solutions.
(i)
Unusual volume of flow or concentration of wastes constituting
slugs as defined herein.
A.
Any person who permits the discharge of any of the prohibited discharges identified under § 168-34 into the sanitary sewer system shall be subject to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($2,000), plus $500 per day for each additional day the violation continues. Penalties are in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
B.
In addition to the above fines and penalties or any other sanctions
or remedies otherwise available by law or regulation, failure to comply
with the ordinance shall subject the property owner and/or discharger
to any and all costs incurred by the Borough, including any penalties
or fines imposed upon the Borough by a local, state or federal entity,
which are associated with such violation. In addition to the provisions
herein, violations of the terms and conditions upon which pollutants
may be introduced to the Borough's treatment works is governed by
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 58:10A-6(i), as amended, and the Borough
shall be entitled to pursue all remedies set forth therein.
C.
The Superintendent shall provide a property owner with a notice of
violation, hand delivered, or sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, setting forth the nature of the violation, the penalty
to be imposed and any remedial action required to abate the violation.
The violation shall be remediated and the penalty paid within 10 days
of receipt of the notice of violation by the property owner unless
a greater period is set forth in the notice of violation. Failure
to take the remedial action directed by the Borough within 10 days
of the notice of violation shall result in the assessment of additional
penalties.
A.
Oil and sand interceptors. Oil and sand interceptors shall be installed
in commercial and industrial facilities when, in the opinion of the
Superintendent, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid
wastes containing oil in excessive amounts, any flammable wastes,
sand or other harmful substances. All oil and sand interceptors shall
conform to the applicable standards for soil and sand interceptors
set forth in the National Plumbing Code and shall be located as to
be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
B.
Grease interceptors. Restaurants, cafeterias, institutional kitchens
and other installations discharging large quantities of grease shall
use a grease interceptor. A garbage grinder shall not be used when
a grease interceptor is required. The grease interceptor shall be
installed in a separate line serving that part of the plumbing system
into which the grease will be discharged. The grease interceptor shall
be located close to the source of the wastewater, where the wastewater
is still hot, to facilitate separation. Grease interceptors shall
be located, designed and constructed in a manner that will permit
easy access and cleaning.
(1)
Standards applicable to existing facilities.
(a)
Existing facilities shall have installed grease interceptors
which conform to the applicable standards for grease interceptors
set forth in the National Plumbing Code. In addition, in order to
identify those grease interceptors which are malfunctioning or of
a capacity or design inadequate to properly intercept the grease discharged,
the Superintendent of the Water Reclamation Facility shall require
monitoring points to be installed on the premises of all existing
facilities. The Superintendent shall notify in writing all property
owners who shall be required to install said monitoring points. Said
monitoring points shall be installed within 120 days of receipt of
the Superintendent's written notification.
(b)
The monitoring points shall consist of cleanouts extended to
be flush with the existing grade at a point on the premises as near
to the main or trunk sewer as possible. Where multiple tenants have
separate building sewers or laterals connecting to the main or trunk
sewer, monitoring points shall be installed for each individual facility
to which this chapter applies. Monitoring points with a depth of four
feet or less shall have a minimum diameter of four inches. Monitoring
points with a depth of more than four feet shall have a minimum diameter
of six inches. The cover of the cleanouts shall be brass where the
top of the cleanout is in pavement, sidewalk or other area subject
to vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
(c)
The Superintendent or authorized designee shall take random samples from the monitoring points at various times through the year. Access to the monitoring points shall be kept reasonably open to the Superintendent for samples to be taken. If the Superintendent or authorized designee determines from the samples taken that any grease interceptor is malfunctioning or of inadequate design or capacity, he shall notify the property owner of the malfunction or deficiency and the measures that must be taken by the property owner to correct the malfunction or deficiency, which measures may include the installation of a grease interceptor meeting the standards set forth in Subsection B(2) below.
(d)
"Existing facility," as that term is used herein, shall mean
a restaurant, cafeteria, institutional kitchen or other installation
discharging large quantities of grease that is operating effective
November 5, 2012.
(2)
Standards applicable to new or altered facilities. The following
standards shall apply to new or altered facilities as follows:
(a)
Restaurants. The following equation shall be used to determine
the minimum size required for grease interceptors serving restaurants:
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Q = (D) x (HR/2) x (12.5) x (0.5)
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Where:
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Q
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=
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Size of grease interceptor in gallons;
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D
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=
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Number of seats in dining area; and
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HR
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=
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Number of hours open per day.
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(b)
Cafeterias and institutional kitchens. The following equation
shall be used to determine the minimum size required for grease interceptors
serving cafeterias and institutional kitchens:
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Q = (M) x (11.25) x (LF)
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Where:
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Q
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=
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Size of grease interceptor in gallons;
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M
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=
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Total number of meals served per day; and
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LF
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=
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Loading factor depending on type of facilities present:
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1.0 with dishwashing;
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0.5 without dishwashing.
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(c)
In no case shall a grease interceptor serving a new or altered
facility be smaller than 750 gallons in capacity. The minimum requirement
for construction, materials and foundations of grease interceptors
shall be the same as those required for septic tanks, as prescribed
in N.J.A.C. 7:9A-8.2. The inlet and outlet of the grease interceptor
shall be provided with T baffles extending to a depth of 12 inches
above the tank floor and well above the liquid level. To facilitate
maintenance, manholes extending to finished grade shall be provided.
Covers shall be of gas-tight construction and shall be designed to
withstand expected loads and prevent access by children.
(d)
"New facility," as that term is used herein, shall mean any
proposed new restaurants, cafeteria, institutional kitchen or other
installation discharging large quantities of grease.
(e)
"Altered facility," as that term is used herein, shall mean
a restaurant, cafeteria, institutional kitchen or other installation
discharging large quantities of grease which is remodeled, renovated,
reconstructed or modified, which remodeling, renovation, reconstruction
or modification requires any change in the physical configuration
of an existing grease interceptor or any of its component parts, including
replacement, modification, addition or removal of system components
such that there will be a change in the location, design, construction,
installation, size, capacity, type or number of one or more components.
A.
Any person who fails to comply with any provision of § 168-36, upon conviction therefor, shall be liable to a penalty of not to exceed $1,000 for the first offense, $1,500 for the second offense and $2,000 for the third offense and each thereafter. Penalties are in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
B.
In addition to the penalties, violators are responsible for all cost
and damages incurred by the Borough related to removing the blockage.
C.
The Superintendent shall provide a property owner with a notice of
violation, hand delivered, or sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, setting forth the nature of the violation, the penalty
to be imposed and any remedial action required to abate the violation.
The violation shall be remediated, and the penalty paid within 10
days of receipt of the notice of violation by the property owner unless
a greater period is set forth in the notice of violation. Failure
to take the remedial action directed by the Borough within 10 days
of the notice of violation shall result in the assessment of additional
penalties.
Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors shall
be maintained by the owner, at his expense, in continuously efficient
operation at all times. All interceptors shall be cleaned at intervals
at least every 90 days. Notice must be provided to the Superintendent
of the Water Reclamation Facility at least 48 hours in advance of
any proposed regular cleaning and immediately in the event of an emergency
cleaning. Proof of cleaning may be required upon the request of the
Superintendent. Frequency of cleaning may be required to be increased
to prevent discharge to the sewerage system.
No washings from vehicles of any type shall be admitted to the
sewerage system except through a silt basin of suitable size, properly
protected by a grating and trapped, from which the deposits shall
be removed by hand as often as may be required by the Superintendent.
All plans for such silt basins shall be approved by the Borough Engineer.
If any waters or wastes are discharged or are proposed to be discharged to the sewerage system, which waters contain the substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in § 168-38 of this article, and which, in the judgment of the Superintendent, may have a deleterious effect upon the sewerage system, processes, equipment or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a public nuisance, the Superintendent may:
A.
Reject the wastes.
B.
Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to
the public sewers.
C.
Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge.
D.
Require payment to cover all added costs of handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing charges under the provisions of § 168-44 of this article. Where necessary, the owner of the premises served shall provide, at his or her expense, such preliminary treatment as may be necessary as determined by the Borough Engineer and the Superintendent to reduce the quality and quantity of such waste to these limits. Plans, specifications and any other pertinent information relating to proposed preliminary treatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the Borough Engineer, the Superintendent and the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as required, and no construction of such facilities shall be commenced until said approvals are obtained, in writing.
Where preliminary treatment facilities are provided for any
waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory
and effective operation by the owner of the premises served, at his
or her expense.
Where necessary, in the opinion of the Borough Engineer and
the Superintendent or authorized designee, the owner of any building
sewer or lateral carrying industrial waste shall install a suitable
control manhole in the building sewer or lateral to facilitate observation,
sampling and measurement of the wastes. Such manholes, when required,
shall be accessible and safely located and shall be constructed in
accordance with plans approved by the Borough Engineer and the Superintendent
or authorized designee. The manhole shall be installed by the owner
of the premises served, at their own expense, and shall be maintained
to be safe and accessible at all times.
All measurements, tests and analysis of the characteristics of waters and wastes to which reference is made in §§ 168-34, 168-35 and 168-39 shall be determined in accordance with the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage and shall be determined at the control manhole provided for in § 168-41 or upon suitable samples taken at said control manhole. If no special manhole has been required, the control manhole shall be the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewer to the point at which the building sewer or lateral is connected. Sampling shall be carried out by customarily accepted methods to reflect the effect of constituents upon the sewerage system and to determine the existence of hazards to life, limb and property. The particular analysis involved will determine whether a twenty-four-hour composite of all outfalls of a premises is appropriate or whether a grab sample or samples should be taken. Normally, but not always, BOD and suspended solids analyses are obtained from twenty-four-hour composites of all outfalls, whereas pHs are determined from periodic grab samples.
The maintenance of the building sewer or lateral, whether constructed
by the Borough or otherwise, and building drain shall be the responsibility
of the owner of the property served.
No statement contained in this article should 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
at an additional charge, provided that the Borough has been advised,
in writing, by a qualified consulting sanitary engineer retained by
the Borough at the expense of the industrial applicant that the industrial
waste of the applicant can be adequately treated by the then-existing
water reclamation facility, and at what additional cost to the applicant
for the treatment.
