A. 
Types of individual connections and services. Following are the types of individual connections anticipated within the Township's system:
(1) 
Resumption of service through an existing building sewer and house connection (including change of ownership or type of service).
(2) 
Installation of a new building sewer from a structure to an existing house connection on the Township's system.
(3) 
A new building sewer and a new house connection tapping into the Township's system.
B. 
Permits and applications (Forms E-1 through E-5).[1]
(1) 
All individual connections to the Township's system, whether using existing or new facilities, must apply for a permit for connection of the sanitary sewer into the existing Township system.
(2) 
For all commercial or industrial connections to the Township's system, whether using existing or new facilities, an application must be submitted on Form E-2, titled "Application for Individual Commercial Sewer Service," together with detailed plumbing plans and supporting data as may be required. In addition, the Township may require submission of a form entitled "Application for Industrial Sewer Connection and Agreement for Industrial Wastes," Form E-3.[2]
(3) 
Applications must be signed by the property owner and the customer requesting service, with both parties accepting financial and legal responsibility for the connection and its use. The accepted application will constitute a contract between the Township and the applicant(s), obligating the applicant(s) to pay the Township's established rates, and to comply with the Township's rules and regulations.
(4) 
All applications must receive the approval of the Township before the installation is started. All installations must be inspected and receive the approval of the Township before service is furnished.
(5) 
An "Application for Change of Use of Existing Sewerage Facilities," Form E-4, must be made upon any change in service from that described in the original application or upon any change in ownership of a commercial or industrial property. The new customer shall be responsible for making application for approval by the Township, before sewage service is received or continued. There will be no charge for filing applications for change in type of service, unless special review or analysis is required.
(6) 
Applications for new construction shall be accompanied by two sets of plans prepared by a licensed plumber, architect and/or engineer showing the proposed line from the structure to the Township main or the location of the existing line to be used. Plans must include all elevations. Upon completion of installation a certified as-built plan of the sewer lateral shall be provided to the Township.
(7) 
The applicant must obtain and file permits for openings in state, county, Township or private roads and easements as required. The applicant must pay all fees, provide bonds or deposits, insurance and meet all traffic and safety requirements.
(8) 
No applications for service will be accepted by the Township until the applicant has paid, or made satisfactory arrangements to pay, all arrears or charges at the subject premises, or due by the applicant at any premises now or heretofore occupied by him.
(9) 
Application for new service connections will be accepted subject to there being existing mains in streets or right-of-way abutting the premises to be served, and subject to there being sufficient capacity available.
(10) 
When a property owner has made application for a new service, or has applied for the reinstatement of an existing service, it shall be presumed that the piping and fixtures on the applicant's premises are in good condition. The Township will not be liable, in any event, for any accident, breaks, or leakage arising in any way in connection with the pipes or fixtures of the customer, nor for any damage to the property which may result from the usage thereof.
(11) 
Building sewers are under the jurisdiction of the Township and the Township Plumbing Inspector. Written approval of the Plumbing Inspector or a certificate of occupancy will be required before the Township will accept discharge of sewage into its mains.
(12) 
An "Application for Disconnection of Sewerage Facilities," Form E-5,[3] must be filed prior to disconnection. (See also § 297-13.)
C. 
Township responsibility. New connections to existing sewer mains will be at the expense of the applicant, including tapping (if approved by the Township), fittings, pipe, labor and related materials. Such new connections and laterals will become the property of the Township between the sewer main in the street or easement and the clean-out closest to the main on the lateral. The Township will maintain such new connections and new laterals from the sewer main to the first clean-out on the lateral after installation, and after inspection and approval by a representative of the Township together with the Township Plumbing Inspector. Township maintenance will be for failure of material relating to connections and laterals from the sewer main in the street or easement to the first clean-out on the lateral. If repairs are due to material originating from the premises served, the property owner will be billed for the repair.
D. 
Size and kind of house connection or building sewer.
(1) 
The Township reserves the right to determine the size and kind of service lateral from the main to the property line or easement line, from the property line or easement line to the structure to be served, or from the main in the right-of-way or easement to the structure to be served. The materials, location and installation procedures shall conform to the latest "Specifications for Sewer Construction" on file at the Township office, or to the requirements of the Township's Engineer. A clean-out is required behind the curb or at an approved location on each house connection, as per standard Township details.
(2) 
That portion of the building sewer, service lateral and sewer clean-out installed and maintained by the owner shall be installed in accordance with the Township Plumbing Code and the Township specifications, and shall be inspected and approved by the Township Plumbing Inspector and the Department Inspector prior to backfilling the trench. Any construction not approved shall be immediately removed and reconstructed in an approved manner.
E. 
Building sewer location.
(1) 
No building sewer shall be laid within five feet of any gas pipe, water service or any other facility of any public utility company, nor within five feet of any open excavation, vault or meter pit; nor shall the location be under any sidewalk or driveway unless approved by the Township Engineer and the Township's licensed operator. All building sewers shall be installed within the limits of the customer's property and a minimum of three feet from any property line(s) or building walls. Landscaping shall be located so as to minimize root intrusion into the building sewer, and in no event shall trees be placed within five feet of any building sewer.
(2) 
Installation of building sewer shall be in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal requirements and regulations.
F. 
Elevation of sanitary fixtures.
(1) 
Under no circumstances shall any sanitary fixtures be located in a building at an elevation lower than the front curb elevation or street centerline elevation, whichever is higher unless special precautions are incorporated into the fixture from the sanitary sewer main because of high flows or a blockage.
(2) 
Prior to installation of any fixture which may be lower than the elevation heretofore specified, the owner shall obtain the approval of the Township Plumbing Inspector and the Department on the type of precautions that will be taken to eliminate the potential flooding of premises with sewage. In the event a fixture is found to be installed at any point lower than heretofore specified, the Township reserves the right to revoke the sewer connection permit or discontinue service until the fixture is removed or positive control measures are instituted to eliminate any potential surcharging of the building with sewage.
(3) 
In building sewers where lowest fixture is below the next upstream manhole, it is mandatory that special protective devices such as check valves be incorporated and maintained at all times in the building sewer by the owner.
(4) 
Under no circumstances shall the Township be responsible or liable for any back-ups or surcharges into fixtures or structures located at an elevation lower than the curb elevation or street centerline elevation routing the property, or upstream manhole rim elevation, whichever is higher.
G. 
Maintenance by customer.
(1) 
All house connections, building sewers, sewer clean-outs and fixtures furnished by the customer or the Township shall be maintained by the customer in good order, and all piping and connections furnished and owned by the Township and on the property of the customer shall be protected properly and cared for by the customer. All leaks in the building sewer or other pipe or fixture in or upon the premises served must be repaired immediately by the owner or occupant of the premises. The customer shall be responsible for notifying the Township of the party engaged by said customer to do any maintenance work on the customer's building sewer, prior to work being commenced, and said party shall not backfill any trench until the work has been inspected and approved by the Township's representative. Any work not acceptable shall be immediately removed and replaced by work which is acceptable.
(2) 
The Township shall in no way be responsible for maintaining any portion of the building sewer owned by the customer, or for damage done by sewage escaping therefrom; or for lines or fixtures on the customer's property; and the customer shall at all times comply with the applicable municipal regulations with respect thereto, and make changes therein, required by reason of changes of grade, relocation of mains or otherwise. The owner shall be responsible for all stoppages within the house connection and the building sewer from the building to the main, if caused by discharge from the buildings on the site.
H. 
Prohibited connections. Under no circumstances may any of the following be connected to the sanitary sewers, either directly or indirectly:
(1) 
Foundation underdrains, or sump pumps.
(2) 
Stormwater collector area drain or yard drain.
(3) 
Rain conductor or down spout.
(4) 
Grease pit.
(5) 
Air conditioning equipment, except condensate which will be permitted under conditions approved by the Township.
(6) 
Stormwater inlets or catch basins.
(7) 
Drains from places of equipment or manufacturing process, except when specifically authorized under the provisions of these rules and regulations.
I. 
Property served by single building sewer. A building sewer from the curb, easement line or right-of-way line to a property, shall not serve more than one building unless otherwise approved. Upon proper application of the owner, a property may be served by two or more building sewers, each of which, for billing purposes, may be considered as being one customer account.
J. 
Single building sewer with two or more customers. Where two or more customers are now served through a single building sewer, when any violation of the rules and regulations of the Township occurs with respect to either customer, and said violation is not corrected after reasonable notice, the Township may take such action against both customers. However, such action will not be taken until the customer who has not violated the Township's rules and regulations has been given a reasonable opportunity to connect his pipe to a separately controlled building sewer.
K. 
Policy on blockages and repairs.
(1) 
Following is the policy of the Township with regard to procedures for repairs of building sewers and house connections to the Township's system due to a stoppage or failure:
(a) 
If the problem is found to exist between the clean-out closest to the main in the street or easement (see § 297-19C of the rules and regulations) and the house or building, then the property owner shall be responsible for proceeding with all necessary corrective work.
(b) 
If the problem is found to exist between the clean-out closest to the main in the street or easement (see § 297-19C of the rules and regulations) and the main sewer, then the Township shall be responsible for proceeding with all necessary corrective work.
(2) 
If the work is performed by the Township and it is found that the problem has been caused by faulty use of the sewer by the customer, such as discharge of bulky materials, discharge of acids, etc., then all costs must be borne by the customer, including the costs of labor of any Township personnel or contractors, and costs of equipment and materials provided by the Township, and shall be paid promptly by the customer to the Township. If not paid promptly, the amount of said costs shall be added to the next sewer bill submitted to the customer.
(3) 
Under no circumstances shall the Township be responsible for damage to furnishings or house or building interiors.
L. 
Unauthorized connection. No person(s) shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer, service lateral or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the Township.
M. 
Floor drains. The connection of floor drains to the sewer system may be permitted by the Township, on a case-by-case basis, subject to but not limited to the following criteria:
(1) 
No interconnection of storm water drains with the sanitary sewer system shall be permitted.
(2) 
Written assurances satisfactory to the Township must be provided by all current and future owners of the property, that discharges into the floor drains will never include waste oil, gasoline, coolant, anti-freeze, brake and transmission fluids, paint, volatile or explosive liquids. Also, no discharge of any item prohibited by USEPA, NJDEP, or Township regulations shall be permitted. The property owner shall be responsible to determine restricted items. Such assurances may include deed restrictions, affidavits, annual permits, or other form of assurance determined by the Township.
(3) 
Floor drains located below street level are subject to the same requirements as fixtures under § 297-19F of these rules and regulations.
(4) 
The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all floor drains.
(5) 
Notices are to be prominently posted and maintained, by the owner, instructing the building occupants as to the restrictions on floor drain use. Such notices must be maintained and replaced or updated when necessary.
(6) 
A grease, oil, and sand separator will be required on the outlet pipe from the floor drains as required in § 297-21E of these regulations, unless waived by the Township. The above noted devices will be located outside of any structure or building and subject to inspection by the Township. An approved clean-out must be installed between the above described devices and the property line, prior to connection to the sewer system.
(7) 
Additional pretreatment units, controls, access manholes and special facilities may be required for specific installations.
(8) 
The Township may conduct tests of flow, utilizing a NJDEP approved laboratory. All costs will be borne by the property owner, including surcharge billing.
(9) 
The Township reserves the right to order the disconnect of floor drains from the sewer system for violations of these rules and regulations.
(10) 
Any floor drains in existence prior to the adoption of this regulation shall be required to conform to the terms of this section.
N. 
Swimming pool connections. The connection of swimming pools to the sewer system may be permitted by the Township on a case-by-case basis after application, inspection and approval by the Township. Such approval will be conditioned upon the following matters:
(1) 
The only acceptable discharge will be from the pool contents, from treatment system backwash, and from restrooms. No discharge of other wastes will be permitted, particularly from but not limited to cleaning fluids, acid wash solutions, filter sand, leaves, twigs or other materials which would otherwise not be acceptable into the sanitary sewer system of the Township.
(2) 
In order to limit the rate of discharge, the maximum pipe size for connection to the Township system will be two-inch diameter pipe for gravity systems. The maximum size for pumping systems will be one-inch diameter pipe or an equivalent orifice. Exceptions may be made to this requirement on a case-by-case basis only in the event of a problem with pipe slope, or if the discharge is into a Township sewer 12 inches in diameter or greater.
(3) 
Connection to the Township system must be preceded by a screening device approved by the Township Engineer.
(4) 
The discharge pipe line must include a double check valve, or other approved backflow prevention method to insure against back-up from the Township system into the pool.
(5) 
Each application must be accompanied by a sketch showing the exact location of the desired connection, and the pipe line, valves, appurtenances, and pool structure. Any change from the plan must be noted on the as-built sketch.
(6) 
Connection to the Township sewer must conform to standard Township details.
(7) 
Written notice must be given to the Township upon each instance in which a portion or all of the pool water, except for routine filter backwash, is to be discharged into the Township system.
(8) 
The Township reserves the right to order the disconnection of pool drains from the sewer system for violation of these rules and regulations.
A. 
New domestic customer service.
(1) 
Under no circumstances shall any sanitary fixtures be located in a building at an elevation lower than the front curb elevation or street centerline elevation, whichever is higher, unless special precautions are incorporated into the fixture from the sanitary sewer main because of high flows or a blockage.
(2) 
Prior to installation of any fixture which may be lower than the elevation heretofore specified, the owner shall obtain the approval of the Township Plumbing Inspector and the Department on the type of precautions that will be taken to eliminate the potential flooding of premises with sewage. In the event a fixture is found to be installed at any point lower than heretofore specified, the Township may revoke the sewer connection permit or discontinue service until the fixture is removed or positive control measures are instituted to eliminate any potential surcharging of the building with sewage.
(3) 
Any and all construction work requiring supervision by Township personnel must be performed in conformance with applicable OSHA, PEOSHA, Confined Space Entry Regulations, and all other applicable federal, state and Township regulations concerning job and employee safety. Township personnel will not participate at any job site where the above-noted regulations are not adhered to.
B. 
Sump pumps.
(1) 
Sump pumps for removal of storm water runoff or basement leakage are not permitted to discharge into a sanitary sewer. Discharge from existing sump pumps must be removed from the sanitary sewer system within 60 days after adoption of these rules and regulations by the Township.
(2) 
Sump pumps will be billed at an annual rate in addition to the normal sewer charge (see Article III). Charges for the sump pump will continue until the customer has notified the Township of its removal and a house verification by the Township has been made. Routine house inspections may be made by the Township to determine the existence of sump pumps. The customer will be billed in accordance with § 297-6J. Sump pumps must not be connected to a public sewer, and the charge for such use is not intended as a sanction but only to recover the costs incurred.
A. 
General requirements. Industrial and commercial establishments making application for initial sanitary sewer service, or making additions or changes to existing sanitary sewer service or use, in addition to making written application for such service, shall furnish a detailed description of the type and size of buildings, and nature of the business to be conducted in each structure, the number and type of fixtures to be served, the type, volume and chemical characteristics of the waste to be discharged, and such other information as may be required. Such applications shall also furnish the Township four copies of 24" X 36" or 36" X 42" plans showing at a scale, no less than 1" = 100', the following:
(1) 
The boundaries of the property.
(2) 
The location within the property of the structures to be served.
(3) 
The location and profile, (with respect to finished grade) of the services.
(4) 
Details of the proposed connections to the sewerage system, and arrangement and details of meter and sampler installations should they be required. Exact location of meters and sampling manholes is to be determined by the Township.
B. 
Agreement required.
(1) 
The Township may accept industrial wastes into the sanitary sewage system, upon execution of a formal, written agreement, and under and subject to the provisions appearing in said agreement, and the rules stated hereinafter. The agreement will set out in detail the characteristics of the wastes, the flow conditions which shall govern, the conditions and costs with respect to the physical connection or connections, and the annual service charges. The form of agreement is as contained herein under Appendix "A."[1] It will be the policy of the Township to consider each application on its merits, and to establish specific conditions applicable to the particular situation, for each agreement. No connection shall be made prior to execution of the agreement.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix "A" is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(2) 
Any and all construction work requiring supervision of Township personnel must be performed in conformance with applicable OSHA, PEOSHA, Confined Space Entry Regulations, and all other applicable federal, state and Township regulations concerning job and employee safety. Township personnel will not participate at any job site where the above-noted regulations are not adhered to.
C. 
Industrial or commercial sewer connection applications and fees.
(1) 
For a connection involving the acceptance of industrial wastes, the applicant shall submit complete data in accordance with § 297-21A along with a completed Application for Industrial Sewer Connection and Agreement for Industrial Wastes, Form E-3.[2]
(2) 
For a connection from a commercial property where the wastes are of a domestic quality, the applicant shall submit complete data along with a completed Application for Individual Commercial Sewer Service, Form E-2.
(3) 
Applicant shall deposit with the Township a filing fee, review fees, and inspection fees, as described in the rates section of these regulations.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Appendix B, Fee, Penalty and Charges Schedules is included as an attachment to this chapter.
D. 
Prohibited wastes. Wastes containing the following substances or possessing the characteristics listed below, shall not be accepted:
(1) 
Any vapors or steam.
(2) 
Any fluids with temperature in excess of 110° Fahrenheit.
(3) 
Any fluid wastes which contain in excess of 100 Mg/l of fat, oil or grease, either vegetable or mineral.
(4) 
Any volatile, explosive, or flammable substances such as benzene, gasoline, naphtha, fuel oil or similar substances.
(5) 
Any solids or viscous matter which may cause interference with the flow of wastes, such as ashes, cinders, concrete, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, manure, hair or similar substances. Equipment or trucks carrying such materials shall not be washed and have the wash water discharged into the system.
(6) 
Any fluid wastes having a pH value less than 6.0 or in excess of 9.0 or possessing other properties capable of causing damage or hazard to sewers, structures, treatment process, equipment or operating personnel.
(7) 
Any wastes containing toxic or poisonous substances in sufficient concentration to interfere with the sewage treatment process, to cause injury to animals or persons, or to create an unacceptable condition in receiving streams.
(8) 
Improperly shredded garbage.
(9) 
Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance, which is capable of causing a public nuisance.
(10) 
Highly colored wastes.
(11) 
Any radioactive substances.
(12) 
Septage, or septic wastes.
(13) 
Any wastes containing components which exceed limits set forth by the county, state or federal regulatory agencies.
E. 
Grease, oil and sand separators.
(1) 
When, in the opinion of the Township Engineer, grease, oil and sand interceptors or oil reclaimers are required, they shall be provided and maintained at the expense of the owner, in continuously efficient operating condition. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials, capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperatures. They shall be watertight, substantially constructed and equipped with readily removable access covers. Where deemed necessary in the opinion of the Engineer, cold water sprays shall be installed. The design and pertinent data shall be submitted to the Township for review and approval prior to construction or installation. Separators must be constructed entirely on the property of the owner. An approved grease separator must be used on the outlet sewer of every restaurant, and must be of sufficient capacity so that the requirements of § 297-21D(3) herein shall not be exceeded at any time.
(2) 
The owner must submit proof to the Township of periodic cleaning. Separators must be cleaned at least every three months, unless evidence is provided that this frequency may be expanded or reduced.
(3) 
Separators are subject to inspection by the Township to insure maintenance. Inspections will be made during reasonable hours.
F. 
Pretreatment.
(1) 
The Township reserves the right to require pretreatment and/or flow equalization where the chemical or flow characteristics of the proposed wastes, in the opinion of the Township Engineer, or licensed operator or state or federal agencies, make such pretreatment or flow equalization desirable or mandatory. Some of the characteristics which may require pretreatment are listed below:
(a) 
Five-day B.O.D. in excess of 300 Mg/l.
(b) 
Suspended solids in excess of 350 Mg/l.
(c) 
Any fluid wastes which contain in excess of 100 Mg/l of fat, oil or grease, either vegetable or mineral.
(d) 
Average daily flow in excess of 17% of rated capacity of the collection line or pumping station.
(e) 
Quantities of flow, concentrations, or both which constitute a "slug" as defined herein.
(f) 
Presence of arsenic, barium, cadmium, chloride, chromium, copper, cyanide, fluoride, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, nickel, nitrate, selenium, sulfate, zinc, or pH values outside the acceptable limits as described in § 297-21D. The following criteria shall apply:
[1] 
The substances listed below shall not exceed the following specified limits:
Substance
Limit, Mg/l
Arsenic
0.10
Barium
2.00
Cadmium
0.02
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.10
Copper
0.20
Cyanide
1.00
Lead
0.10
Mercury
0.01
Phosphorus
15
Selenium
0.02
Zinc
0.60
[2] 
Persistent pesticides not to exceed 1/100 of the TL50 value of 96 hours as determined by appropriate bioassay. (Persistent pesticides are defined as natural and synthetic materials having a half-life of greater than 96 hours, which are used to control unwanted or noxious animals or plants. They include fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, fumigants and rodenticides.)
(g) 
Dissolved solids in excess of 1,500 Mg/l.
(h) 
Ammonia (NH3) in excess of 40 Mg/l.
(i) 
Phenol in excess of 1 Mg/l.
(j) 
Chlorine demand in excess of 15 Mg/l.
(k) 
Hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide or any halogen gas in excess of 10 Mg/l.
(l) 
Any other materials, substances or chemicals deemed to be hazardous and/or detrimental to the sewerage system.
(2) 
In such instances where it is agreed that the industrial waste will be received following pretreatment, drawings and specifications shall be submitted for approval of the Township Engineer showing all pertinent details of the type of flowmeter, wastewater sampler and housing to be used, to meter and sample the flow of industrial wastes, and also details of the control manhole to be constructed on the industrial waste connection. The manhole shall be provided with adequate access manhole covers of approved type, through which access shall be possible by Township personnel at all times. Drawings, specifications, reports, etc. shall be submitted in quadruplicate and shall be prepared and sealed by a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of New Jersey. An approved shut-off valve may be required on the discharge sewer immediately upstream of the sampling manhole.
(3) 
Where pretreatment and/or flow equalization facilities are required they shall be provided and continuously maintained in an effective operating condition at all times, at the expense of the industry. Each industry connected to the Township sewer system shall be responsible for maintaining a quality of effluent from their premises, which conforms to the provisions established in their agreement with the Township. Sampling and analysis shall be done so as to conform with accepted practice, and in accordance with the current edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," published by the American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C.
(4) 
The owner or operator of all retail food establishments, catering establishments, commercial food preparation facilities, meat processing facilities, and such other uses which may be designated by the Township, which may result in the accumulation of oils, fats, cellulose, starch, proteins or grease in the sanitary sewer system of the Township, may be required to add into each sanitary sewer line serving such use a continuous application of a bacteriological culture formulation to control and treat such discharges, which culture formulation and application schedule shall be approved by the Township. All appropriate records concerning the operation of such a program shall be made available to the Township on a monthly basis. The Township may require other remedies to correct the situation.
(5) 
The cost of preparing and submitting this data for consideration by the Township shall be borne by the industry. Likewise, the cost of sampling and analysis to determine compliance with the terms of the agreement shall be borne by the industry, although conducted by the Township or its duly authorized representative.
G. 
Control manhole. Commercial or industrial customers permitted to connect to Township sewers, even though not initially being required to provide pretreatment, may be required to provide a control manhole and/or meter and sampler as described in § 297-21F and I, whether upon initial connection or change in use.
H. 
Penalties.
(1) 
In the event that any industrial customer fails to conform to these regulations, or fails to comply with the terms and conditions of their agreement with the Township, which failure causes damage and/or costs of any sort to the Township or Township's employees, the Township shall determine the extent of the damage and/or costs and bill the industrial customer accordingly. If such bill is not paid within 10 calendar days from the date of the bill, legal action may be instituted to enforce collection, and the Township may resort to termination of the connection after giving 24 hours' notice.
(2) 
The Township reserves the right to cancel the agreement, upon written notice, in the event of failure to comply with the terms of the agreement, or the rules and regulations of the Township. In the event of imminent hazard to the system or personnel, or violations of the Clean Water Enforcement Act (Chapter 28, P.L. 1990) the Township reserves the right to terminate service immediately, and to substantiate the action within five days thereafter.
(3) 
As is reasonably practical, the Township shall notify the violator of the reason for termination and allow for appearance before the governing body.
I. 
Industrial waste flowmeter and sampler. The industrial customer shall furnish, install and maintain a flowmeter of the totalized-indicator-recorder type, if required by the Township, to measure the discharge of industrial wastes, and a wastewater sampler to periodically take and preserve a portion of the wastewater stream, as described in § 297-21F. The flowmeter and wastewater sampler must be approved by the Township, but the cost of said equipment and installation is to be borne by the industrial customer. All costs of furnishing, installing and maintaining the industrial waste flow and sampling equipment will be borne by the industry and the equipment shall be readily accessible to Township personnel.
J. 
Industrial sewer rates. Service charges for industrial wastes shall be as shown in the section on rates.
K. 
Surcharge for high-strength wastewater.
(1) 
High-strength wastewater, including pretreated wastewater, shall be subject to rate surcharges. (See Appendix "B.")[4] Surcharges shall be based on results of Township surcharge sampling program.
[4]
Editor's Note: Appendix "B" is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(2) 
A single sample per quarter shall be presumptive that the strengths therein changed for the entire quarter in which the sample was taken.
L. 
Industrial service revisions. The industrial wastewater parameters and the criteria for industrial waste limits are subject to future revision or modification as may be required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and/or the Township of Allamuchy.
M. 
Air conditioning units. Air conditioning units will not be permitted to discharge clean water into a sanitary sewer. Recirculation devices shall be used, or excess water shall be discharged to a separate point of disposal. Similarly, there shall be no discharge to a sanitary sewer from other sources of clean water, as determined by the Township, such as condensate pumps, cooling towers, etc.
N. 
Grease traps.
(1) 
Grease traps shall be required on all restaurant discharges, or on discharges from any facility which is expected to release quantities of grease and oil in excess of that of domestic waste. The type and manufacture of grease traps must be approved by the Township before installation. Sizing of grease traps will be based upon the following criteria:
(a) 
Ten to 50 seat conventional restaurant, with separated tables: 1,000 gallon grease trap with 500 lb. grease capacity.
(b) 
Fifty-one to 100 seat conventional restaurant, with separated tables: 2,000 gallon grease trap with 1,000 lb. grease capacity.
(c) 
For restaurants over 100 seats, or for fast food restaurants, grease trap size will be determined based on anticipated flows and grease/oil quantities.
(2) 
Specifications for grease traps are as follows: Grease trap chamber shall be constructed of non-corrosive materials, such as reinforced concrete or fiberglass. The chambers shall be capable of sustaining twenty-ton truck loading, and shall have baffles and fittings made of non-corrosive materials. Access shall be available at each end of the chamber, through minimum twenty-inch diameter openings. Units shall be as manufactured by Tyler Pipe (Tyler, Texas), Zurn Industries (Erie, Penn.), or approved equal, approved by the Township Engineer and licensed operator.