It is the purpose of this chapter:
A.
To
prevent waste discharges from adversely affecting the sewer system,
the operation of the treatment facilities, the quality of effluent
from the treatment plant, or the quality of the receiving water through
regulation and control of the quality and quantity of waste discharged
to the city's sewer system by any discharger;
B.
To
comply with all state and federal regulations in connection with the
discharge of sewage waste;
C.
To
provide an equitable distribution of the city's cost for acquisition,
construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and operation of the city's
system;
D.
To
provide for the adoption, by resolution, of regulations to further
promote and effect the above enumerated purposes.
(Prior code § 17-101)
The city council shall adopt, by resolution, such regulations
from time to time as it shall deem fit setting forth construction
requirements for sewers, materials for sewers, charges for connection,
sewer use charges, materials prohibited to be discharged, regulation
of sewage system, discharge and construction permits and the like.
(Prior code § 17-301)
