[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-181; and by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
All significant and/or major users proposing to connect to or to contribute to the Borough WWCT shall obtain a wastewater contribution permit before connecting to or contributing to the Borough WWCT. All existing significant and major users connected to or contributing to the Borough WWCT shall obtain a wastewater contribution permit within 180 days after the effective date of this Part.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-182; and by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
1. 
Users required to obtain a wastewater contribution permit (WWCP) shall complete and file with the Borough an application in the form prescribed by the Borough and accompanied by a fee which shall be in an amount as established by resolution, and may be amended from time to time, by the Borough Council. Existing users shall apply for a WWCP within 60 days after the effective date of this Part, and proposed new users shall apply at least 90 days prior to connecting to or contributing to the Borough. In support of the application, the user shall submit, in units and terms appropriate for evaluation, the following information:
A. 
Name, address and location, (if different from the address).
B. 
SIC number according to the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, Bureau of the Budget, 1972, as amended.
C. 
Wastewater constituents and characteristics including, but not limited to, those mentioned in § 18-265 of this Part as determined by a reliable analytical laboratory; sampling and analysis shall be performed in accordance with procedures established by the EPA pursuant to § 304(g) of the Act and contained in 40 CFR, Part 136, as amended.
D. 
Time and duration of contribution.
E. 
Average daily and thirty-minute peak wastewater flow rates, including daily, monthly and seasonal variations if any.
F. 
Site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans and details to show all sewers, sewer connections and appurtenances by the size, location and elevation.
G. 
Description of activities, facilities and plant processes on the premises including all materials which are or could be discharged.
H. 
Where known, the nature and concentration of any pollutants in the discharge which are limited by any Borough, state or federal pretreatment standards and a statement regarding whether or not the pretreatment standards are being met on a consistent basis and if not, whether additional operation and maintenance (O&M) and/or additional pretreatment is required for the user to meet applicable pretreatment standards.
I. 
If additional pretreatment and/or O&M will be required to meet the pretreatment standards, the individual and/or institutional user shall provide the shortest schedule by which the users will provide such additional pretreatment. The completion date in this schedule shall not be later than the compliance date established for the applicable pretreatment standard.
(1) 
The following conditions shall apply to this schedule:
(a) 
The schedule shall contain increments of progress in the form of dates for the commencement and completion of major events leading to the construction and operation of additional pretreatment required for the user to meet the applicable pretreatment standards (e.g., hiring an engineer, completing preliminary plans, completing final plans, executing contract for major components, commencing construction, completing construction, etc.).
(b) 
No increment referred to in subparagraph (a) shall exceed nine months.
(c) 
Not later than 14 days following each date in the schedule and the final date for compliance, the user shall submit a progress report to the Superintendent including, as a minimum, whether or not it complied with the increment of progress to be met on such date and, if not, the date on which it expects to comply with this increment of progress, the reason for delay, and the steps being taken by the user to return the construction to the schedule established. In no event shall more than nine months elapse between such progress reports to the Superintendent.
J. 
Each product produced by type, amount, process or processes and rate of production.
K. 
Type and amount of raw materials processed (average and maximum per day).
L. 
Number and type of employees and hours of operation of plant and proposed or actual hours of operation of pretreatment system.
M. 
Any other information as may be deemed by the Borough to be necessary to evaluate the permit application.
2. 
The Borough will evaluate the data furnished by the user and may require additional information. After evaluation and acceptance of the data furnished, the Borough may issue a WWCP subject to terms and conditions provided herein.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
Within nine months of the promulgation of a National Categorical Pretreatment Standard, the wastewater contribution permit of users subject to such standards shall be revised to require compliance with such standard within the time frame prescribed by such standard. Where a user, subject to a National Categorical Pretreatment Standard, has not previously submitted an application for a WWCP as required by § 18-257, the user shall apply for a WWCP within 180 days after the promulgation of the applicable National Categorical Pretreatment Standard. In addition, the user with an existing wastewater contribution permit shall submit to the Superintendent within 180 days after the promulgation of an applicable Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standard the information required by § 18-257, Subsection 1H and I.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-184]
1. 
Wastewater contribution permits shall be expressly subject to all provisions of this Part and all other applicable regulations, user charges and fees established by the Borough. Permits may contain but are not limited to the following:
A. 
The unit charge or schedule of user charges and fees for the wastewater to be discharged to a community sewer.
B. 
Limits on the average and maximum wastewater constituents and characteristics.
C. 
Limits on average and maximum rate and time of discharge or requirements for flow regulations and equalization.
D. 
Requirements for installation and maintenance of inspection and sampling facilities.
E. 
Specifications for monitoring programs which may include sampling locations, frequency of sampling, number, types and standards for tests and reporting schedule.
F. 
Compliance schedules.
G. 
Requirements for submission of technical reports or discharge reports (§ 18-264).
H. 
Requirements for maintaining and retaining plant records relating to wastewater discharge as specified by the Borough, and affording Borough access thereto.
I. 
Requirements for notification to the Borough of any new introduction of wastewater constituents or any substantial change in the volume or character of the wastewater constituents being introduced into the wastewater treatment system.
J. 
Requirements for notification of slug discharges as per § 18-246.
K. 
Other conditions as deemed appropriate by the Borough to ensure compliance with this Part.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-185]
Permits shall be issued for a specified time period, not to exceed five years. A permit may be issued for a period less than a year or may be stated to expire on a specific date. The user shall apply for permit reissuance a minimum of 90 days prior to the expiration of the users existing permit by submitting a permit application, § 18-257. The terms and conditions of the permit may be subject to modification by the Borough during the term of the permit as limitations or requirements as identified in § 18-257 are modified or other just cause exists. The user shall be informed of any proposed changes in his permit at least 30 days prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as added by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-185.1; and amended by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
A user with an expiring WWCP shall apply for a WWCP reissuance by submitting a complete permit application in accordance with § 18-257, a minimum of 90 days prior to the expiration of the user's existing wastewater contribution permit.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-186; and by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
WWCP are issued to a specific user for a specific operation. A WWCP shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different premises or a new or changed operation without the approval of the Borough. Any succeeding owner or user shall also comply with the terms and conditions of the existing permit.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
Within 90 days following the date for final compliance with applicable pretreatment standard or, in the case of a new source, following commencement of the introduction of wastewater into the Borough, any user subject to pretreatment standards and requirements shall submit to the Superintendent a report indicating the nature and concentration of all pollutants in the discharge from the regulated process which are limited by pretreatment standards and requirements and the average and maximum daily flow for these process units in the user facility which are limited by such pretreatment standards or requirements. The report shall state whether the applicable pretreatment standards are being met on a consistent basis and, if not, what additional O&M and/or pretreatment is necessary to bring the user into compliance with the applicable pretreatment standards or requirements. This statement shall be signed by an authorized representative of the industrial user, and certified to by a qualified professional.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-188]
1. 
Any user subject to a pretreatment standard, after the compliance date of such pretreatment standard, or, in the case of a new source, after commencement of the discharge into the POTW, shall submit to the Superintendent during the months of June and December, unless required more frequently in the pretreatment standard or by the Superintendent, a report indicating the nature and concentration of pollutants in the effluent which are limited by such pretreatment standards. In addition, this report shall include a record of all daily flows which during the reporting period exceeded the average daily flow reported in § 18-242, Subsection 1J(5). At the discretion of the Superintendent, and in consideration of such factors as local high or low flow rates, holidays, budget cycles, etc., the Superintendent may agree to alter the months during which the above reports are to be submitted.
2. 
The Superintendent may impose mass limitations on users to prevent dilution to meet applicable pretreatment standards or requirements, or in other cases where the imposition of mass limitations is appropriate. In such cases, the report required by Subsection 1 of this section shall indicate the mass of pollutants regulated by pretreatment standards in the effluent of the user. These reports shall contain in the results of sampling and analysis of the discharge, including the flow and the nature and concentration, or production and mass where requested by the Superintendent, or pollutants contained therein which are limited by the applicable pretreatment standards. The frequency of monitoring shall be prescribed in the applicable pretreatment standard. All analysis shall be performed in accordance with procedures established by the Superintendent pursuant to the latest edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," published by the American Public Health Association or such alternate methods approved by the Borough and which comply with state and federal law. Sampling methods, location, times, durations and frequencies are to be determined on an individual basis subject to approval by the Borough. The discharger shall have the option to use, at his own expense, more complete sampling methods, locations, times, durations and frequencies than specified by the Borough.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-189; and by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
1. 
Measurements, tests and analyses of the characteristics of the wastewater required by this Part shall be performed by a qualified laboratory. When such analyses are required of a user, the user shall make arrangements with any qualified laboratory, including that of the discharger, to perform such analyses.
2. 
Monitoring of wastewater characteristics necessary for determination of compliance with applicable pretreatment standards shall be conducted on the basis of the following schedule, unless more frequent monitoring is required by authority other than this Part, or if the Borough, in its judgment, determines that the characteristics of the specific discharger warrant a different frequency monitoring. The Borough will outline the different frequency of monitoring in each individual permit.
Average Actual Daily User Discharge
Minimum Monitoring Frequency
Less than 1,000 gpd
Semi-annual
1,000 to 10,000 gpd
Quarterly
More than 10,000 gpd
Monthly
3. 
Monitoring of wastewater characteristics for any purpose other than the determination of compliance with pretreatment standards shall be conducted on a frequency deemed necessary by the Borough.
4. 
Upon demonstration by any user that the characteristics of the wastewater contribution by that user are consistent, the Borough may reduce the frequency, Subsection 2 above, except in no case shall the frequency of monitoring be less than semiannual for the determination of compliance with pretreatment standards.
5. 
In evaluating a wastewater contribution, the Borough shall consider discharge characteristic factors such as continuous or batch operation, seasonal operation and other information provided by the discharger. The Borough may obtain wastewater samples as required to verify the consistency of discharge characteristics.
6. 
Fees for any given measurement, test or analysis of wastewater required by this Part and performed by the Borough at the request of the user shall reflect direct cost of such testing. Costs of analyses performed by an independent laboratory at the option of the user shall be borne directly by the user.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
1. 
The Borough shall require to be provided and operated at the user's own expense, monitoring facilities to allow inspection, sampling, and flow measurement of the building sewer and/or internal drainage systems. The monitoring facility should normally be situated on the user's premises, but the Borough may, when such a location would be impractical or cause undue hardship on the user, allow the facility to be constructed in the public street or sidewalk area and located so that it will not be obstructed by landscaping or parked vehicles. There shall be ample room in or near such sampling manhole or facility to allow accurate sampling and preparation of samples for analysis. The facility, sampling and measuring equipment shall be maintained at all times in a safe and proper operating condition at the expense of the user. Whether constructed on public or private property, the sampling and monitoring facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Borough's requirements and all applicable local construction standards and specification. Construction shall be completed within 90 days following written notification by the Borough.
2. 
The Borough shall consider such factors as volume and strength of discharge, rate of discharge, quantities of toxic materials in the discharge, wastewater treatment facility removal capabilities and cost effectiveness in determining whether or not access and equipment for monitoring wastewater shall be required.
3. 
Where the Borough determines access and equipment for monitoring or measuring wastewater is not practicable, reliable or cost effective, the Borough may specify alternative methods of determining the characteristics of the wastewater discharge which will, in the Borough's judgment, provide an equitable measurement of such characteristics.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-191; and by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
The Borough shall inspect the facilities of any user to ascertain whether the purpose of this Part is being met and all requirements are being complied with. Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow the Borough or their representative ready access at all times to all parts of the premises for the purposes of inspection, sampling, records examination or in the performance of any of their duties. The Borough, PA DEP and EPA shall have the right to set up on the user's property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling inspection, compliance monitoring and/or metering operations. Where a user has security measures in force which would require proper identification and clearance before entry into their premises, the user shall make necessary arrangements with their security guards so that upon presentation of suitable identification, personnel from the Borough, PA DEP and EPA will be permitted to enter, without delay, for the purposes of performing their specific responsibilities.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996]
If the drainage or discharge from any establishment causes a deposit, obstruction, or damage to any of the Borough's wastewater facilities, the Borough shall cause the deposit or obstruction to be promptly removed or cause the damage to be promptly repaired. The cost for such work, including materials, labor and supervision, shall be borne by the person causing such deposit, obstruction or damage.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 545, 2/26/2007, § 18-193]
1. 
Any user who violates any of the following conditions of this Part, or applicable state and federal regulations, is subject to having his permit revoked.
A. 
Failure of a user to factually report the wastewater constituents and characteristics of his discharge.
B. 
Failure of the user to report significant changes in operations, or wastewater constituents and characteristics.
C. 
Refusal of reasonable access to the user's premises for the purpose of inspection.
D. 
Violation of conditions of the permit.
[Ord. 468, 5/20/1996; as amended by Ord. 585, 9/12/2011]
1. 
The Borough may suspend the wastewater treatment service and/or a wastewater contribution permit (WWCP) when such suspension is necessary, in the opinion of the Borough, in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of persons, to the environment, causes interference to the Borough WWCT or causes the Borough WWCT to violate any condition of its NPDES permit.
2. 
Any person notified of a suspension of the wastewater treatment service and/or the wastewater contribution permit (WWCP) shall immediately stop or eliminate the contribution. In the event of a failure of the person to comply voluntarily with the suspension order, the Borough shall take such steps as deemed necessary including immediate severance of the sewer connection, to prevent or minimize damage to the Borough system or endangerment to any individuals. The Borough shall reinstate the wastewater contribution permit (WWCP) and/or the wastewater treatment service upon proof of the elimination of the noncomplying discharge. A detailed written statement submitted by the user describing the causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken to prevent any future occurrence shall be submitted to the Borough within 15 days of the date of occurrence.