The purpose and intent of this article is to protect the publicly-owned
treatment works which include the public sewer, the pumping stations and the
sewage treatment plant owned and operated by the Village of Endicott. In promoting
the general intent of this article, the special intent is to:
A. Reduce the infiltration of surface and ground water into
the sanitary sewer system in the Village of Endicott.
B. Increase the required solid levels introduced into the
sewage treatment plant of the Village of Endicott.
C. Increase the efficiency of the operation of the sewage
treatment plant owned and operated by the Village of Endicott, and to promote
the general health, welfare and safety.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated.
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES
All properties located in the districts zoned commercial and industrial
under Chapter 250 of the Code of the Village of Endicott, entitled "Zoning"
and all properties used for commercial or industrial purposes in other than
commercial or industrially zoned areas of the Village.
ROOF DRAIN
A drain installed to receive water collecting on the surface of a
roof and to discharge it into a storm drainage system, combined sewer or onto
the ground.
SUMP PUMP
A mechanism used for removing water or wastewater from a sump or
wet well; it may be energized by air, water, steam or electric motor. Ejectors
and submerged centrifugal pumps, either float or manually controlled, are
often used for the purpose.
The purchaser or his agent shall, within 15 days of the transfer of
title, forward the original affidavit of inspection to the Superintendent
of Public Works.
The purchaser shall have 60 days from the date of this transfer of title within which to notify the seller if the property has roof drains and/or sump pump connections to the sanitary sewer system in violation of this article. Such purchaser shall have an action against the seller to recover any expenses incurred in disconnecting any roof drains and/or sump pumps still connected to the sanitary sewer system in violation of this article. The existence of a civil remedy in favor of the purchaser against the seller shall not be construed as releasing either party from the obligations imposed by this article and shall be in addition to any lines or penalties provided which may be imposed pursuant to §§
200-55 and
200-5 8 of this chapter.
It shall be a willful violation of this article for any person to reconnect
roof drains and/or sump pumps to the sanitary sewer system in violation of
this article once an affidavit of inspection has been issued.