Chapter 15.14 — SEWER USE REGULATIONS

The purpose of this chapter is to:

A.

Provide for and regulate the disposal of sanitary sewage into the sanitary sewer system of the city in such manner and to such extent as is reasonably necessary to maintain and increase the ability of the sanitary sewer system to handle and dispose of sanitary sewage;

B.

Provide for and regulate the disposal of industrial wastes into the sanitary sewer system of the city in such manner and to such extent as may be reasonably necessary to maintain and increase the ability of such system to handle and dispose of industrial waste without decreasing the ability of said system to handle and dispose of all sanitary sewage;

C.

Prevent the introduction of pollutants into the sanitary sewer system which will pass through the treatment works of the San José/Santa Clara water pollution control plant or otherwise be incompatible with such works or interfere with the ability of the plant to treat, discharge and recycle wastewater, or to use or dispose of plant biosolids;

D.

Improve opportunities to recycle and reclaim treated effluent and wastewater sludge;

E.

Protect the physical structures of the sanitary sewer system and the efficient functioning of its component parts;

F.

Protect the city and its personnel, and preserve and protect the health, safety and comfort of the public;

G.

To enable the city to comply with all applicable and compatible laws, rules, regulations and orders of the State of California and of the United States;

H.

Provide for the charging and collection of various fees and other charges reasonably necessary for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, maintenance and operation of the sanitary sewer system of the City of San José;

I.

Protect the environmental health of San Francisco Bay.

(Ord. 24800.)

In the event of any conflicts or inconsistencies between the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of Chapter 17.56 of the San José Municipal Code, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

(Ord. 24800.)

The primary responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall be vested in the director of environmental services.

(Ord. 24800.)