[Adopted 8-28-2000 by Ord. No. 1707]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Solid wastes from the preparation, cooking and dispensing
of food, and from the handling, storage and sale of produce.
That part of the sewer system extending from the house plumbing
system to the house sewer lateral.
That part of the sewer system that runs from the sewer main
to the curbline and including all necessary fittings.
The liquid wastes from industrial processes as distinct from
sanitary sewage.
The sewers laid longitudinally along the center line or other
part of the streets or other rights-of-way and to which all owners
of abutting properties have equal rights and which is controlled by
public authority.
Any outlet into a watercourse, pond, ditch, lake or other
body of surface or ground water.
The logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight of hydrogen
ions in grams per liter of solution.
A person licensed and authorized to inspect plumbing pursuant
to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 26:1A-38 to 26:1A-44 and N.J.S.A. 26:3-20.
The sanitary and storm drainage facilities together with
their venting systems and plumbing fixtures, the public or private
water supply system and the fire protection system within or adjacent
to any building, structure or conveyance, to a point of connection
to a public or private sewerage system, public or private water supply,
or other acceptable terminal.
The wastes from the preparation, cooking and dispensing of
food that have been shredded to such degree that all particles will
be carried freely under flow conditions normally prevailing in public
sewers, with no particle greater than 1/2 inch in any dimension.
A sewer in which all owners of abutting properties have equal
rights, and is controlled by public authority.
That domestic sewage with storm and surface water excluded,
such as sewage discharging from the sanitary conveyance of dwellings
(including apartment houses and hotels), office and commercial buildings,
factories and institutions.
A sewer which carries sewage and to which storm, surface
and ground waters are not intentionally admitted.
Any liquid wastes containing animal, chemical or vegetable
matter in suspension or solution.
Any arrangement of devices and structures used for treating
sewage.
All facilities for collecting, pumping and disposing of sewage.
A pipe or conduit for carrying sewage.
The Sewer Inspector or Borough Engineer of the Borough or
his authorized deputy, agent or representative.
A sewer which carries storm and surface waters and drainage,
but excludes sewage and polluted industrial wastes.
Solids that either float on the surface of or are in suspension
in water sewage, or other liquids, and which are removable by laboratory
filtering.
A channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously
or intermittently.
[Amended 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
Maintenance of the public sewer, and all connections to the
public sewer and all work performed on the public sewer system shall
be performed by the Sewer Inspector, Department of Public Works or
by a contractor approved by the Borough. The contractor shall be governed
by the terms of the ordinances of the Board of Health and the Borough
relating to sewer installation and maintenance and shall comply with
plans and specifications of the Borough Engineer and the Sewer Inspector
on file with the Borough Clerk. The contractor shall be required to
post a performance bond suitable to the Mayor and Council. The amount
of work done by the contractor will depend on the number of applications
for connections to the public sewer received and accepted by the Borough.
[Amended 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
Where there is no house sewer lateral available, the property
owner shall apply to the Department of Public Works for a permit to
construct a new house sewer lateral from the sewer main to the curb.
The full cost of the required construction, including the cost to
obtain the house sewer lateral and road opening permits (including
fees), shall be the responsibility of the property owner. A minimum
fee of $150 will be charged for the house sewer lateral permit. Where,
because of the nature and extent of the work to be done, the minimum
permit fee is not sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of the
Borough, the Sewer Inspector shall fix the fee at a higher figure
to fully cover the costs and expenses of inspection of the house sewer
lateral connection.
[Added 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
Where an existing house sewer lateral must be repaired or replaced,
the property owner shall apply to the Department of Public Works for
a permit to repair/replace the house sewer lateral. The full cost
of the required construction, including the cost to obtain the house
sewer lateral and road opening permits (including fees), shall be
the responsibility of the property owner. A minimum fee of $150 will
be charged for the house sewer lateral permit. Where, because of the
nature and extent of the work to be done, the minimum permit fee is
not sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of the Borough, the
Sewer Inspector shall fix the fee at a higher figure to fully cover
the costs and expenses of inspection of the house sewer lateral connection.
[Amended 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
All costs and expenses incident to the installation, connection,
maintenance and repair of the house connection and house sewer lateral
shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the Borough
from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned
by the installation of the house connection.
[Amended 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
Before any portion of the existing plumbing system outside of
the house is connected to the house connection, the owner shall prove
to the satisfaction of the Plumbing Inspector that it is clean and
conforms in every respect to the ordinances of the Board of Health
and the ordinances of the Borough; and before any portion of the house
connection is connected to the sewer extension, the Plumbing Subcode
Official shall be satisfied that the house connection is in good order
and conforms in every respect to the requirements for construction
thereof.
[Amended 3-24-2003 by Ord. No. 1811; 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
[Amended 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
Where connection is made between the portion of the house plumbing
system outside of the building and the house connection, a long radius
bend shall appropriately be installed at this connection along with
a cleanout as required by the Plumbing Code. This connection shall
be subject to the approval of the Plumbing Subcode Official who shall
be given ample notice prior to such work.
[Amended 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
The Plumbing Subcode Official may apply any appropriate test
to the pipes, and the plumber and contractor, at their own expense,
shall furnish all necessary tools, labor, materials and assistants
for such tests and shall remove or repair any defective materials
when so ordered by the Plumbing Subcode Official.
[Amended 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
Each contractor or other person performing work on Borough public
property for the purpose of installing house connections shall post
a bond or cash acceptable to the Department of Public Works or the
Sewer Inspector. All work shall be adequately guarded with barricades,
lights and other measures for protection to the public from hazard.
Streets, sidewalks, parkways, curbs and other public property disturbed
in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory
to the Borough.
[Amended 2-28-2011 by Ord. No. 2162]
A.
Establishment. There is hereby established the following schedule
of fees and charges in connection with the use, operation, maintenance
and construction of the public sewer system in the Borough of Ridgefield
which is connected to a sewer metering station owned by the Bergen
County Utilities Authority (BCUA).
B.
For the purpose of accurately calculating and recovering the industry-related
costs of the BCUA wastewater service charges, Ridgefield requires
by municipal ordinance that certain industries install wastewater
flow monitoring and sampling facilities.
C.
Large industrial users. Those contributors defined and identified
as large industrial users by the Bergen County Utilities Authority
or as indicated in Section 11 shall also be charged a surcharge for
actual use of wastewater treatment services for biochemical oxygen
demand, total suspended solids and total flow, less a credit for the
general sewer assessment in accordance with Section 17, Sanitary Sewers,
Industrial Cost Recovery and User Charge System, based upon the current
annual sewer service rate as determined by the Bergen County Utilities
Authority. Surcharge shall be based on excess over Bergen County Utilities
Authority criteria for large industrial users.
D.
Time and place of payment. All such charges shall be payable quarterly
at the time and place set forth as printed on the bill and shall be
prorated to take effect from the date of connection to an operating
sewer.
E.
Reduction of sewer charges.
(1)
For each connection for service to a commercial business or industrial
establishment wherein the metered premises is not discharging the
entire volume of water into the sanitary sewer system, the user will
be allowed a reduction in the charge, provided that the said user
installs facilities satisfactory to the Borough for measuring the
volume either discharged or not discharged into the sanitary sewer
system.
(2)
The Borough may require the installation of facilities for measuring
or determining the volume of sewage discharge into the sanitary sewer
system. The Borough may require any customer who is allowing well
water or unmetered water from any source to enter the sanitary sewerage
system to install facilities for measuring or determining the volume
of the water entering the sanitary sewer system. All meters required
by the terms of this section shall be read quarterly by a member of
the Department of Public Works or Borough Engineer or authorized representative
of the Borough.
F.
Timing or scheduling of biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended
solids sampling/testing. The surcharge for biochemical oxygen demand
and suspended solids in large industrial users will be based upon
a minimum of one sample per quarter or the average of all samples
that quarter.
G.
Charges as a municipal lien. The aforesaid charges for the use of
public sewers shall draw the same rate of interest from the date they
became due as taxes upon real estate and shall be a lien upon the
premises connected until paid, and the Borough shall have the same
remedies for the collection thereof, with interest, costs and penalties
as it has by law for the collection of taxes upon real estate.
[Amended 3-24-2003 by Ord. No. 1811; 4-11-2011 by Ord. No.
2167; 6-25-2012 by Ord. No. 2209; 9-23-2019 by Ord. No. 2365]
A.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any stormwater,
surface water, roof runoff, surface drainage, groundwater or discharge
from any pump into any sanitary sewer. Any person who shall cause,
allow or permit a discharge as prohibited above will be in violation
of this article, and shall be obligated to cause such condition to
be removed and/or abated.
B.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any stormwater,
surface water, roof runoff, surface drainage, groundwater or discharge
from any pump into or on any sidewalk, street or street gutter.
C.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection B above, existing structures which are causing or making the discharges prohibited by Subsection B above as of July 1, 2012, may continue such discharge unless and until such discharge is determined to be a nuisance or safety hazard in the reasonable opinion of the Construction Code Official, Borough Engineer or Superintendent of Public Works. In the event of such a determination of a nuisance or safety hazard, written notice to that effect shall be served upon the property owner who shall then have 90 calendar days from the date of service of the notice to correct and/or remediate the health hazard or safety hazard to the satisfaction of the enforcing officer.
D.
Should the Construction Code Official, Borough Engineer or Superintendent
of Public Works determine that the roof drains or sump pump discharge
on a particular property is creating a nuisance or safety hazard,
the roof drains or sump pump must then be connected directly to a
municipal storm sewer system or an underground stormwater detention
system, such as, but not limited to, a dry well or a French drain.
Upon completion of the Construction Code Official's review thereof,
the Construction Code Official may require that the applicant submit
plans and calculations to the Borough Engineer for review and approval.
E.
All sump pumps shall be installed and inspected in compliance with
the plumbing and building codes of the Borough and the requirements
of this section. All necessary permits must be obtained and fees paid
before installation commences.
F.
A sump pump must discharge through permanent, rigid piping.
G.
The sump pump discharge shall be located no less than 10 feet from
the building unless the Borough Engineer determines in advance in
a particular case that compliance with this requirement is not practicable
and for this reason approves, in writing, an alternative location.
H.
In connection with required review and approvals by the Borough Engineer,
the person requesting the approval shall deposit funds in escrow with
the Borough sufficient to cover the reasonable estimate of the fees
and expenses of the Engineer relating to the review and approval.
All approvals by the Borough Engineer shall contain a statement of
reasons and true copies thereof shall be kept on file by the Ridgefield
Building Department.
I.
General specifications for an underground stormwater detention system
shall be required as follows:
(1)
The sides and top of the stormwater detention system must be completely
lined with filter fabric in order to prohibit the migration of fines
from the surrounding soil into the stormwater detention system, unless
a structure enclose chamber is provided.
(2)
The bottom of the stormwater detention system must be as level as
possible in order to provide a uniform surface for infiltration.
(3)
Any stone fill within the stormwater detention system must be clean,
washed aggregate between 1.5 and 3.0 inches in diameter.
(4)
An inspection port with removable cap is required to allow for inspection
and maintenance.
(5)
The seasonal high water table (SHWT) and bedrock must be at least
two feet below the bottom of the dry well. Prior to installation of
a new stormwater detention system, percolation testing shall be performed
and results submitted to the Ridgefield Building Department.
(6)
An emergency overflow shall be a part of stormwater detention system.
(7)
The Borough Engineer may modify the above specifications for good
cause.
J.
No person shall construct, arrange or maintain any drain pipes or
leaders or so alter the surface contour of his land so as to accumulate
and divert excessive amounts of water onto any adjoining lands or
into the streets. In addition, no sump pumps shall be allowed which
pump water from cellars onto streets or which pump water from cellars
or basements onto the surface of the ground in such manner that the
water shall run onto or reach any street or adjoining lands.
K.
Any person who shall violate the terms and provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine in the amount not to exceed $500. However, as to violations for failing to correct or remediate the condition identified in Subsection C above, the fine shall be $100 per day for each day the condition is not corrected or remediated, following the passage of 90 days from the date of receipt of the notice set forth in that subsection.
[Amended 3-24-2003 by Ord. No. 1811]
No person shall, without the appropriate permit,
discharge directly or indirectly into the Borough's public sanitary
sewer system any wastes or wastewater which contains any of the following:
A.
Oil and grease. Oil and grease from nonresidential
facilities, in concentrations or amounts violating applicable pretreatment
standards as defined by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (hereafter "EPA") or the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (hereinafter "DEP"). This includes:
(1)
Petroleum based hydrocarbons as determined by silica
gel absorption.
(2)
Wastewater from retail, commercial and/or industrial
facilities containing floatable fats, wax, grease or oil.
(3)
Total fats, wax, grease or oil containing concentrations
of more than 100 mg/a, whether emulsified or not, or containing substances
which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 32°
and 150° F. (0° and 65° C.) at the point of discharge
into the sewer system.
B.
Explosive and/or flammable mixtures. Liquids, solids
or gases which, by reason of their nature or quantity, are or may
be sufficient, either alone or by interaction with other substances,
to cause fire or explosion or be injurious in any other way to the
sewer system or to the operation thereof. Such materials include,
but are not limited to, gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, benzene, toluene,
xylene, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, peroxides, chlorates,
perehlorates, bromates, carbides, hydrides and sulfides.
C.
Noxious material. Noxious material, pollutants which
either singly or by interaction with other wastes, are malodorous
or capable of creating a public nuisance or hazard to life or health
or are present in sufficient concentrations to prevent entry into
the sewer system for its maintenance and repair.
D.
Improperly shredded garbage. Garbage that has not
been ground or comminuted to such a degree that all particles will
be floating or carried freely in suspension under flow conditions
normally prevailing in the sewer system with no particle greater than
1/2 inch in any dimension. The discharge of any improperly shredded
garbage is prohibited; this prohibition does not apply to the use
of garbage disposal units in private dwellings, whose only discharge
is domestic wastewater.
E.
Radioactive wastes. Prohibited in conformance with
N.J.A.C. 7:28-11.2. (Disposal of radioactive materials-disposal by
release into sanitary sewerage systems.)
F.
Solid or viscous wastes. Solid or viscous wastes which
will or may cause obstruction to the flow in a sewer or otherwise
interfere with the proper operation of the sewer system. Prohibited
materials include, but are not limited to, grease, improperly shredded
garbage, animal guts or tissues, diseased human organs or tissue fluids,
paunch manure, bones, hair, hides or fleshing, entrails, whole blood,
feathers, ashes, cinders, sand, spent lime, stone or marble dust,
metal, glass, straw, shavings, grass clippings, rags, spent grains,
spent hops, waste paper, wood, plastic, tar, asphalt residues, residues
from refining or processing of fuel or lubricating oil and similar
substances.
G.
Excessive discharge. Wastewater at a flow rate that
exceeds for any time period longer than 15 minutes more than five
times the average daily flow rate of the nonresidential user during
normal operation or containing such concentrations or quantities of
pollutants that, in the judgement of the Superintendent of Public
Works or Borough Engineer, would cause a treatment upset, interference
or loss of treatment efficiency.
H.
Toxic discharge. Waters and wastes containing objectionable
or toxic substances in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction
with the other pollutants, to result in pass-through, to cause the
interference with the sewer system or to constitute a hazard to humans
or animals or to exceed standards promulgated by the EPA or the DEP.
I.
Stormwater. Discharge of stormwater, including surface
and ground water from sump pumps and cellar drains, into the sewer
systems from any source.
J.
Discolored materials. Wastes with a color higher than
500 units as per platinum cobalt standard.
K.
Corrosive wastes. Any waste which will cause corrosion
or deterioration to the sewer system. All wastes discharged to the
sewer system must not have pH value lower than 5.5 or greater than
9.5 standard units. Prohibited materials include, but are not limited
to, concentrated acids, alkalis, sulfides, chloride and fluoride compounds
and substances which will react with water to form acidic or alkaline
products which have a pH value that does not fall within the range
stated herein.
[Amended 3-24-2003 by Ord. No. 1811]
A.
Interceptors required. Grease, oil and sand interceptors
shall be provided when, in the determination of the Health Officer,
Building Subcode Official or Borough Engineer, they are necessary
for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive
amounts or any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients;
except that such interceptors shall not be required for residential
units. Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors shall
be maintained by the property or business owner or operator, at the
owner's or operator's sole cost and expense, in continuously efficient
operation at all times and easily accessible for inspection.
B.
Features of required interceptors. All interceptors
shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Health Officer, Building
Subcode Official or Borough Engineer and shall be located so as to
be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Grease
and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials
capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature.
They shall be of substantial construction, watertight and equipped
with easily removable covers which, when bolted in place, shall be
gastight and watertight. Interceptors shall be mechanical devices
which operate automatically and are not solely dependent upon the
actions of others for maintenance and operation.
C.
Inspections. The Borough Engineer, Health Officer,
Construction Official and Superintendent of Public Works shall be
permitted to enter upon all nonresidential properties for the purpose
of inspection, observation, sampling and testing to insure compliance
with the provisions of this section.
Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors
shall be maintained by the owner, at his expense, in continuously
efficient operation at all times. Where preliminary treatment facilities
are provided for any waters or waste, they shall be maintained continuously
in satisfactory and effective operation, by the owner at his expense.
A.
In the case of a spillage of any human or animal excrement,
garbage, industrial waste, other sanitary sewage or other objectionable
waste, the property owner shall immediately on discovering, or being
notified of, said spillage, take steps to stop said spillage. As soon
as said spillage is stopped, the property owner shall remove said
spillage from the affected area, including topsoil if necessary, and
clean any affected area so that no odor is detectable and no residue
is visible. No such spillage shall be buried in the area. Containers
of such spillage shall be removed from the premises immediately.
C.
Each day or part thereof a spillage is allowed to
remain shall constitute a separate offense.
When required, at the discretion of the municipality,
of industries within the municipality whose wastewater discharge is
found to be of such quality as to be in excess of 200% (BOD or SS)
of the municipality's normal domestic wastewater and/or such quantity
as to exceed 10,000 gallons per day, the owner of any property served
by a house connection or building sewer carrying industrial wastes
shall install a suitable control manhole in the building sewer, at
a location specified by the Borough Engineer, to facilitate observation,
sampling and measurement of the wastes. Such manhole, when required,
shall be accessibly and safely located and shall be constructed in
accordance with plans to be specifically and individually approved
by the municipal consulting engineer. They shall provide continuous
flow rate and volume recording as well as a location for acquisition
of representative wastewater flow sampling. The facilities are to
be accessible at all times by municipal representatives and maintained
in a safe and clean condition by the industry. The manhole shall be
installed by the owner at his expense and shall be maintained by him
so as to be safe and accessible at all times.
All measurements, tests and analyses of the characteristics of waters and wastes to which reference is made in § 333-34 shall be determined in accordance with the latest edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage" published by the American Public Health Association, and shall be determined at the control manhole provided for in § 333-38 or upon suitable samples taken at the control manhole. The Borough can share information or split samples with an industrial user in the spirit of cooperation. In the event that no special manhole has been required, the control manhole shall be considered to be the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewer to the point at which the building sewer is connected.
No person shall break, damage, destroy, deface
or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipment which is a
part of the municipal sewage works. Any person violating this provision
shall be subject to immediate arrest on a charge of disorderly conduct.
[Amended 3-24-2003 by Ord. No. 1811]
A.
The Borough Engineer, Plumbing Subcode Official, Health
Officer and other authorized employees of the Borough bearing proper
credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter on all
nonresidential properties for the purposes of inspection, observation,
measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with the provisions
of this article.
B.
The decisions of the Borough Engineer, Plumbing Subcode
Official or Health Officer in the interpretation and application of
this chapter shall be final and binding on the property owner or business
operator as the case may be. The Borough Engineer, Plumbing Subcode
Official or Health Officer may, in exercising reasonable discretion,
waive strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter where
such compliance would cause an undue hardship, other than a hardship
based solely on increased financial expense, to the property owner
or business operator involved.
Any person found to be violating any provision of this chapter, except §§ 333-37 and 333-41 shall be served by the Borough with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this article shall become liable to the Borough for any expense, loss
or damage occasioned by the Borough by reason of such violation.
A.
Preamble.
(1)
The federal government has enacted and amended the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, now known as the "Federal Clean
Water Act" (33 U.S.C. 1150 et seq.).
(2)
The Bergen County Utilities Authority has enacted
rules and regulations, as required by the Federal Clean Water Act
incorporating an industrial cost recovery system, a user charge system,
and regulations pertaining to the use of sanitary sewers.
(3)
The Borough is within the district serviced by the
Bergen County Utilities Authority and has contracted with the Bergen
County Utilities Authority for the removal and treatment of the wastewater
contained within the sanitary sewers of the Borough.
(4)
The Borough desires to assure that the sanitary sewers
operated and maintained by it will conform to the best sanitary engineering
practices and comply with the requirements of the Federal Clean Water
Act.
B.
Sewer use in compliance with county authority. The
use of all sanitary sewers of the Borough shall be in compliance with
the rules and regulations enacted by the Bergen County Utilities Authority.
C.
Systems adopted and enacted. The Borough hereby adopts
and enacts the user charge system and industrial cost recovery system
contained in the rules and regulations of the Bergen County Utilities
Authority, and authorize their immediate implementation by the appropriate
municipal official, to be designated by resolution of the governing
body.
D.
Rules and regulations on file. Not fewer than three
copies of the rules and regulations of the Bergen County Utilities
Authority have been and are filed in the office of the Borough Clerk
and are available for public inspection during normal business hours.
E.
Copies of rules and regulations available. Copies
of the rules and regulations of the Bergen County Utilities Authority
can be obtained from the Bergen County Utilities Authority for the
cost of publication.
[Added 3-24-2003 by Ord. No. 1811]
Any effluent limitations and other requirements
currently in effect or which are adopted henceforth by the EPA, DEP
or any other government entity having jurisdiction shall apply in
any instance where they arc more stringent than those set forth in
this chapter and said law, regulation, code or order shall supersede
this chapter.
[Added 3-24-2003 by Ord. No. 1811]
A.
Each industry for which the estimated charge will
exceed $1,000 per year shall install a suitable meter or device for
continuously recording the flow discharged into the municipality's
sewer system. Plans for complete metering installation shall be submitted
to the governing body for approval.
B.
In case of industries for which the total annual charge
is estimated to be less than $1,000, the volume of flow used in computing
charges shall be based upon metered water consumption.
C.
In the event that evidence is presented indicating
that more than 20% of the total annual volume of water used for all
purposes does not reach the municipality's sewer system, an estimate
may be made of the proper amount to be deducted.
D.
Where industries have a private water supply, all
or part of which is discharged into the municipality's sanitary sewer
system, the amount of such supply or the part thereof discharged into
the municipality's sanitary sewer system shall be metered and included
in the charges to be made.
E.
In computing the charges, each factory or industrial
establishment shall be allowed a credit of 30 gallons per person per
day for sanitary purposes for each person employed in such factory
or industrial establishment.
