Regulating the Use of Public and Private Sewers and Drains Disposal

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endangering life, limb and public property; or to constitute a nuisance. Such finding by the City Engineer shall be made only after due notice to affected users and an opportunity to be heard regarding same. Section 5. If any waters or wastes are discharged, or are proposed to be discharged to the public sewers, which waters contain the substances or possess the characteristics enume rated in Section 4 of this Article, and which are proven by the City Engineer to have a deleterious effect upon the sewage works, processes, equipment, or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a public nuisance, the Board of Public Works and Safety may: (a) Reject the wastes, (b) Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to the public sewers, (c) Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge, and /or (d) Require payment to cover the added cost of handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing taxes or sewer charges under the provisions of article 10 section l of this ordinance. If the City Engineer permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the design and installation of the plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer, and subject to the requirements of all applicable codes, ordinances, and laws. Section 6. Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided that 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 private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Plumbing Inspector, and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. - Page 10-