13.10.010 Purpose and policy.
A. This chapter sets forth uniform requirements for users of the publicly owned treatment works (POTW) operated by the city of Monroe. It enables the city of Monroe to comply with state and federal laws that apply to POTWs with significant industrial users, but without a discharge permit program. All actions required or authorities granted under this chapter are in accordance with the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1251 et seq.), the Federal Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR Part 403), and Chapter 90.48 RCW, Water Pollution Control. The objectives of this chapter are:
1. To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW that will interfere with the operation of the POTW;
2. To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will pass through the POTW, inadequately treated, into receiving waters or otherwise be incompatible with the POTW;
3. To ensure that the quality of POTW sludge is maintained at a level which allows its use and disposal in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations;
4. To protect POTW personnel who may be affected by wastewater and sludge in the course of their employment and to protect the general public;
5. To improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewater and sludge (biosolids) from the POTW;
6. To promote strategies which reduce the amounts of pollution generated by users, thereby reducing the associated hazards to the POTW and receiving waters; and
7. To provide for equitable distribution of wastewater costs among dischargers and to establish a system of fees for the recovery of the cost of the pretreatment program.
B. This chapter shall apply to all users of the POTW. This chapter defines certain prohibited discharges; sets forth local limits for use by state agencies in the issuance of wastewater discharge permits; authorizes monitoring, compliance, and enforcement activities; establishes administrative review procedures; requires user reporting; and provides for the recovery of liquidated damages and collection of penalties. (Ord. 016/2021 § 2; Ord. 011/2004)