Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.03 Sewers
Article I. Definitions
Section 13.03.0145 “Non-standard Strength Sewage”
- “Non-standard strength sewage” is wastewater accepted for discharge into the POTW but which does not meet the criteria for acceptance as standard strength sewage, whether because of special characteristics, special treatment requirements, special monitoring or additional handling as a condition of acceptance.
- Specific criteria defining this class of wastewater are determined by the Wastewater Director, in the exercise of sound discretion, considering the purposes set forth in this chapter, the public health, safety and welfare, and cost and expense to the POTW.
- The Wastewater Director may further consider average concentrations of total suspended solids, B.O.D. and phosphorus, or other factors and may include any wastewater determined to have any of the following characteristics:
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- Containing more than three hundred milligrams per liter of suspended solids (TSS); or
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- Containing more than three hundred milligrams per liter of biochemical oxygen demand (B.O.D.); or
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- Any other non-standard strength sewage, as defined by statute, ordinance, regulation or the Wastewater Director’s order.
Date Passed: Monday, December 8, 2025 Effective Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026 ORD C36776 Section 9 |
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