Charges and fees for the use of the POTW shall
be based upon the actual use of such system or contractual obligations
for a level of use in excess of current actual use. Property value
may be used to collect the amount due as permitted by federal law.
A.
The sewer use charge shall mean a scale of charges
established and imposed by the Town for the use of the POTW.
B.
The amount of such sewer use charge shall be based
on wastewater discharged to the system and will be levied and collected
annually.
C.
For properties with water meters, the sewer use charge will be assessed as a rate against the water consumption, except where water meter readings do not provide a reasonable estimate of wastewater discharge to the POTW as provided for in § 198-56G of this article.
D.
For nonmetered properties, the charge will be fixed
from time to time, by resolution of the Town Board.
E.
Where water from other sources, including but not
limited to private wells, surface water intakes and water extracted
during a manufacturing process, is present in the wastewater discharge
to the POTW, the user shall notify the Town of this (these) source(s).
F.
When required by the Town Engineer, the owner of any
property served by the POTW shall provide information, suitable access
and such necessary meters and other appurtenances as required to determine
the actual wastewater discharge to the POTW. Any facilities required
shall be provided, operated and maintained at the owner's expense.
G.
When, in the opinion of the Town Engineer, there is
sufficient information to determine that the water meter readings
do not represent a reasonable estimate of the actual wastewater discharge
to the POTW, the Town Engineer may adjust an owner's sewer use charge
to represent the actual wastewater discharge to the POTW.
A.
The sewer use surcharge shall mean charges established
and imposed by the Town for the discharge of abnormal strength sewage
to the POTW.
B.
The amount of such sewer use surcharge shall be based
on the additional operation and maintenance costs of the POTW due
to the abnormal strength sewage.
C.
For users with abnormal strength sewage, a sewer use
surcharge will be assessed as a rate per pound of pollutant discharged
to the POTW in excess of the limits set for normal domestic sewage.
A.
Sewer use charges and surcharges, which are not paid
on or before the due date, shall bear a penalty of 1% per month. If
such amount remains unpaid when due, the Town Clerk shall certify
the amount due and payable to the Town who shall levy the same as
taxes and add such charges and penalties to the succeeding tax roll
of the Town. Such tax shall be collected and enforced in the same
manner and at the same time as provided for the collection and enforcement
of taxes and it shall be the duty of the Town Clerk to charge and
collect interest thereon at the same rate specified for the collection
of Town taxes. Such sewer use charges shall constitute a lien upon
the real property served by the POTW and such lien shall be prior
and superior to any other lien or claim except the lien of an existing
tax, assessment or other lawful charge.
B.
All wastewater service may be disconnected without
further notice if the charges for such services are not paid within
30 days after rendition of the final bill therefor.
The Town shall review annually the wastewater
contributions, total costs of operation and maintenance and user charge
and surcharge systems and make necessary revisions to meet requirements
of 40 CFR 35.929-2(b)(1) to (3).
