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VILLAGE OF MIDWAY
SANITARY SEWER
REGULATION AND RATE
BYLAW NO. 337
VILLAGE OF MIDWAY
SANITARY SEWER REGULATION AND RATE BYLAW 337
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1.0
TITLE
Section 2.0
REPEAL
Section 3.0
INTERPRETATION
3.01
Severability
3.02
Limitation of Liability
3.03
Indemnification
3.04
Definitions
Section 4.0
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.01
Compliance with Bylaw
4.02
Owner's Liability
4.03
Other Legislated Requirements
4.04
Interference with the Sanitary Sewer System
4.05
Accidental Discharges
4.06
Approval to Connect
4.06.01
Village Provides Sewer Connection
4.06.02
Owner Provides Sewer Connection
4.07
Connection Requirement
4.08
Recovery of Costs
4.09
Work Done at Cost
4.10
Non-Compliance
4.11
Interruption of Service
4.12
Service Connections
4.13
Wastewater Drainage System, Building Sewers
4.14
Control Manholes
4.15
Septic Tanks
4.16
Pre-Treatment
4.17
Interceptors
4.18
Non-residential Uses Connecting to the Sanitary Sewer System
4.19
Volume Control
4.20
Sampling and Analysis
4.21
Prohibitions
VILLAGE OF MIDWAY
SANITARY SEWER REGULATION AND RATE BYLAW 337
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 5.0
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
5.01
Sanitary Sewer Connection and User Fees
5.02
Right of Entry
5.03
Cease and Desist Order
5.04
Violation
5.05
Offence
5.06
Penalty
Section 6.0
ENACTMENT
6.01
Bylaw Adoption
SCHEDULE 'A'
Connection and User Fees
CEASE AND DESIST ORDER
VILLAGE OF MIDWAY
SANITARY SEWER REGULATION AND RATE BYLAW 337
A bylaw to regulate the sanitary sewer system, sewage treatment and rates.
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 517 of the Local Government Act, Council may by bylaw establish and
operate a local service for the collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal of sewage and require
connection to said sewage works.
AND WHEREAS Council has established and adopted bylaws to provide for the collection, conveyance,
treatment and disposal of sewage within the Village of Midway;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 268 and 269 of the Local Government Act, Council may authorize
entry onto any property to ascertain bylaw compliance, require action by a person, take action if the person
fails to take action, and recover costs for such action taken;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Village of Midway, in open meeting assembled, enacts as
follows:
SECTION 1 - TITLE
This bylaw may be cited as the "Village of Midway Sewer System Regulation and Rate Bylaw
337."
SECTION 2 - REPEAL
The following bylaws of the Village of Midway, and all amendments thereto, are hereby repealed:
−
Bylaw 185 (1988) - Sewer Rates and Regulations
−
Bylaw 289 (1997) - Amend Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw 185
−
Bylaw 306 (1998) - Amend Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw 185
SECTION 3 - INTERPRETATION
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, the singular includes the plural and masculine includes
the female gender and a corporation.
3.01 Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this bylaw is deemed to be invalid by the
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the
decision that it is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the bylaw.
3.02
Limitation of Liability
Sewer service is provided on the condition that the Owner makes no claim against the
Village its Council, officers, agents and employees acting within the scope of their
employment. It is further a condition that the Owner shall make no claim for any indirect,
incidental or consequential damage.
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3.03
Indemnification
Sewer service is provided on the condition that the Owner indemnify and save harmless
the Village, its Council, officers, agents and employees in respect of all claims arising
from the provision of the sewer service.
3.04
Definitions
In this bylaw, unless the context requires otherwise:
"B.O.D." stands for "Biochemical Oxygen Demand" and means the quantity of oxygen utilized in
the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory conditions in five (5) days
at 20°C, expressed in milligrams per litre as determined by the appropriate procedure in
"Standard Methods".
"Building Inspector" means the Chief Building Inspector of the Village or his authorized
designate.
"building sewer" means a pipe that is connected to a building drain one (1) metre outside a wall
of a building and that leads to a public sewer or a private sewage disposal system.
"Administrator" means the Municipal Administrator for the Village of Midway.
"C.O.D." stands for "Chemical Oxygen Demand" and means the measure of the oxygen
consuming capacity of inorganic and organic matter present in domestic or industrial wastewater
as determined by the appropriate procedure described in "Standard Methods".
"cooling water" means untreated water originating from heat exchangers or similar type units.
"Council" means the Municipal Council of the Village of Midway.
"domestic wastewater" means the wastewater produced from non-commercial or non-industrial
activities and which result from normal human living processes.
"ester" means chemical compound formed by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl, aryl,
etc. radical.
'extraneous flows" means water originating from rainwater, snowmelt, groundwater, roof drain
water, foundation drain water, subsurface drainage, surface water, swimming pools, single pass
cooling water, condensation or storm water.
"flammable liquid" means any liquid having a flash point below 38°C and having a vapor
pressure not exceeding 280 kPa at 38°C.
"garbage" means solid wastes from domestic or commercial preparation, cooking, and
dispensing of food and from the handling, storage and sale of produce.
"grab sample" means a single sample of wastewater stream or discharge that represents the
composition of the wastewater at the particular time and location at which the sample was
collected.
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"grease" means an organic substance recoverable by procedures set forth in "Standard
Methods" and includes but is not limited to hydrocarbons, esters, fats, oils, waxes, and high
molecular weight carboxylic acids.
"industrial wastewater" means any wastewater except domestic wastewater.
"offal" means waste portions of food, animals, fowl, or fish.
"one-operating-day composite sample" (one day sample) means a composite sample
comprised of flow proportioned sample collected at one-hour intervals over a 24-hour time period.
"Owner" shall be interpreted as defined in the Local Government Act.
"parcel" means a lot, block, or other area in which land is held or into which land is subdivided.
"pesticide" means an organism or material that is represented, sold, used or intended to be
used to prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate a pest and includes:
(a)
a plant growth regulator, plant defoliator or plant desiccant; and
(b)
a control product, other than a device that is a control product under the Pest
Control Products Act (Canada).
"pH" means logarithm, to the base 10, of the reciprocal of the concentration of Hydrogen ions in
moles per litre of solution.
"Plumbing Code" means any regulation made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council of British
Columbia, in accordance with Section 692 of the Local Government Act.
"pre-treatment" means the use of physical and/or chemical processes by the Owner to ensure
the composition of the effluent conforms to the minimum requirements of this bylaw.
"Professional Engineer" means a person who is registered, or duly licensed as such, under the
Engineers and Geoscientists Act of British Columbia.
"Public Works Foreman" means the Public Works Foreman of the Village, or his designate.
"sanitary sewer system" means any sewerage works and appurtenances thereto owned by the
Village.
"septic tank" means any device or structure designed for the temporary storage of wastewater.
"service connection" means a pipe which is located at the property line of a parcel, to the edge
of a statutory right-of-way, and is provided to connect the wastewater drainage system to the
sanitary sewer system.
"sewage treatment plant" means the Village Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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"Special Waste" means a substance that is defined as "Special Waste" as interpreted by the
Waste Management Act, R.S.B.C. 1996.
"Standard Methods" means the Standard Methods of Water and Wastewater Analysis (most
current edition) as published by the American Public Health Association, the American Water
Works Association, the Canadian Standards Association, and the Water Pollution Control
Federation.
"Subdivision Bylaw" means the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw of the Village.
"suspended solids" means the solid matter according to particle size, expressed in milligrams
per litre, in a liquid as determined according to "Standard Methods".
"two-hour composite sample" means a composite sample consisting of equal portions of 8
Grab Samples collected at consecutive 15-minute intervals.
"uncontaminated wastewater" means water such as spent cooling water, dechlorinated water
discharged from a swimming pool, and water used in street cleaning.
"Village" means the council or its designate.
"wastewater" means the water-borne wastes of the Village derived from human or industrial
sources including domestic wastewater and industrial wastewater, but does not include
extraneous water or uncontaminated water.
"wastewater drainage system" means an assembly of pipes, fittings, fixtures, traps, and
appurtenances, not owned by the Village, that is used to convey wastewater to a service
connection.
"watercourse" means:
(i)
the bed and shore of a river, stream, lake, creek, lagoon, swamp, marsh or other
natural body of water; or
(ii)
a channel, ditch, reservoir or other man-made surface feature;
whether containing or conveying water continuously or intermittently.
Unless otherwise defined herein, all words or expressions used in this bylaw shall have the same
meaning assigned to them as like words or expressions contained in the Local Government Act,
Interpretation Act, Zoning Bylaw and the Plumbing Code.
SECTION 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.01
Compliance with Bylaw
No person shall:
(a)
connect any wastewater drainage system to the sanitary sewer system, or
(b)
permit any direct or indirect discharge of any wastewater into the sanitary sewer
system
except in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw.
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4.02
Owner's Liability
The Owner shall ensure that the terms and conditions, under which connection to the
sanitary sewer system is provided, are not breached. The Owner shall be liable:
(a)
To pay all costs, rates, charges, user fees, and penalties that may be imposed
pursuant to this bylaw; and
(b)
For any breach of this bylaw arising on the parcel to which sanitary sewer service
is provided, whether the breach is actually committed by the Owner or by a third
party renting, leasing, or having access to the property.
4.03
Other Legislated Requirements
No person shall enter or work upon the sanitary sewer system without meeting the
applicable confined space entry, street regulations, or other safety requirements, required
by the Workers' Compensation Act.
Nothing in this bylaw relieves any person or organization from complying with any
provision of any Federal or Provincial legislation, or any other bylaw of the Village.
Where there is a conflict of regulations, the more stringent shall apply.
4.04
Interference with the Sanitary Sewer System
The sanitary sewer system, its operation, maintenance, repairs, and replacement shall be
under the direction and control of the Public Works Foreman. No person other than the
Public Works Foreman, a Village employee acting in the course of his duties or a
contractor authorized by the Public Works Foreman shall:
(a)
enter into or interfere with the sanitary sewer system;
(b)
make or terminate a service connection to the sanitary sewer system; or
(c)
uncover, tamper with, attach, or detach any line, pipe, or other appurtenance of
the sanitary sewer system.
4.05
Accidental Discharges
Any person responsible for, or aware of, the accidental discharge of prohibited
substances into the sanitary sewer system shall report the same forthwith to the Village in
order that the necessary precautions can be taken to minimize the deleterious effect of
the discharge.
4.06
Approval to Connect
4.06.01
Village Provides Sewer Connection
Where the Village has provided a sewer connection to the parcel, the Public
Works Foreman shall not approve connection to the sanitary sewer system
until the Owner:
(a)
makes an application for connection to the Village on the
prescribed form;
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(b)
makes an application for a building permit to the Village Building
Inspection Department;
(c)
Pays all applicable charges and fees.
4.06.02 Owner Provides Sewer Connection
Where the Owner is allowed to provide the sewer connection to the
parcel, the Village shall not approve connection to the sanitary sewer
system until the Owner:
(a)
makes an application for connection to the Village;
(b)
makes an application for a building permit to the Village Building
Inspection Department;
(c)
deposits with the Village a security in the form of cash, an
irrevocable letter of credit, or a bank draft, in the amount of one
hundred and twenty-five percent (125%) of the estimated capital
cost to extend the sanitary sewer system to service the parcel;
(d)
pays all applicable fees and charges including but not limited to
the application fee, building permit fee, administration and
inspection fee, latecomer charges, and development cost
charges;
(e)
submits, where applicable, an "Application for Permission to
Construct Works Within Highway Right-of-Way" to the Village;
and
(f)
complies with the provisions of this bylaw.
4.07
Connection Requirement
The Owner of every parcel within the sewer service area upon which wastewater is being
generated and where:
(a) a service connection has been provided to service the parcel; or
(b) a sanitary sewer main fronts any portion of the parcel; or
(c) the Village requires that a sanitary sewer main be extended to service the parcel
pursuant to Section 939 of the Local Government Act,
shall construct a wastewater drainage system to provide for the collection of all
wastewater generated on the parcel and connect the wastewater drainage system to the
sanitary sewer system.
Should the Owner fail to connect the parcel to the sanitary sewer system as required
above, Village may by written notification order the Owner to make connection to the
sanitary sewer system within sixty (60) days.
In the event the Owner fails to make the required connection within sixty (60) days of
notification, the Village may order the required connection to be made by Village
employees, or others, and all costs incurred shall be recovered pursuant to Section 4.08
of this bylaw.
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4.08
Recovery of Costs
Any costs incurred as a result of action taken by the Village pursuant to this bylaw shall;
(a)
be at the expense of the Owner and recovered pursuant to Section 269 of the
Local Government Act, AND
(b)
be in addition to and not in substitution of any fine or other penalty to which the
Owner may be subject pursuant to the provisions of this bylaw.
4.09
Work Done at Cost
The cost will include the amount expended by the Village for all expenditures incurred in
doing the work, plus administration charges. The Village will supply an estimate of cost
and will require an advance payment prior to commencement of the work and any surplus
will be refunded.
4.10
Non-Compliance
Should any person contravene the provisions of this bylaw and such contravention
causes or may cause damage to the sanitary sewer system, the Village may make any
repairs and take whatever remedial action necessary to limit the extent of the damage
and shall recover the cost pursuant to Section 4.08.
Should testing indicate that the components of the wastewater are not in compliance with
the provisions of this bylaw, the Village shall notify the Owner, in writing, to cease and
desist the discharge of wastewater. The Cease and Desist Order shall remain in effect
until such time as:
(a)
the Owner complies with Section 4.16 of this bylaw, AND
(b)
the Village notifies the Owner, in writing, indicating the Owner has complied with
Section 4.16 of this bylaw and authorizing the Owner to resume discharge of the
wastewater.
4.11
Interruption of Service
The Village may limit, interrupt, terminate, or refuse sewer service, or limit the hours
during which any person may use sewer services:
(a)
in circumstances where the discharge of wastewater may interfere with works
being undertaken on the sanitary sewer system by the Village; or
(b)
where a person contravenes the provisions of this bylaw;
(c)
in compliance with the provision of this bylaw where circumstances are such that
the public interest may so require.
When sewer services are limited, interrupted, terminated, or refused the Village shall,
except in the case of an emergency, make reasonable efforts to notify the Owner or
occupant of the affected parcel.
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4.12
Service Connections
Each parcel shall be limited to one service connection except, where limitations in site
servicing, development restrictions, future subdivision, or proposed stratification exist, the
Owner may make application for additional service connections. Additional service
connections and their location must be approved by the Village.
All service connections shall be installed by the Village at the expense of the Owner or as
otherwise directed by Village.
Service connections shall be repaired, replaced, and maintained by the Village or as
otherwise directed by the Public Works Foreman, but maintenance such as unplugging or
clearing of blockage shall be the responsibility of the Owner at their expense.
Any costs incurred as a result of the Village taking action to unplug or unblock a service
connection shall be recovered pursuant to Section 4.08 of this bylaw.
4.13
Wastewater Drainage System, Building Sewers
Every wastewater drainage system including building sewers, shall be constructed at the
expense of the Owner in accordance with the standards contained in the Subdivision
Bylaw, the British Columbia Plumbing Code, and the Building Bylaw. It is the Owners
responsibility to ensure that the wastewater drainage system is installed such that it
meets the elevation of the service connection. The Village is not obligated to meet the
elevation of, or connect to, any wastewater drainage system installed prior to installation
of the service connection.
The repair and maintenance of the wastewater drainage system shall be the
responsibility and expense of the Owner. Should the Public Works Foreman determine
that extraneous flows or deleterious substances are entering the sanitary sewer system
due to an unauthorized connection, improper maintenance, or improper repair of a
wastewater drainage system, the Village may issue a Cease and Desist Order to the
Owner. The Village may take further action pursuant to Section 4.11 of this bylaw.
Where any wastewater drainage system is to be abandoned, the Owner shall notify the
Village. The Village will block, seal and physically disconnect the service connection, and
the costs of such work shall be recovered pursuant to Section 4.08 of this bylaw.
4.14
Control Manholes
All industrial wastewater must pass through an inspection chamber and/or control
manhole as directed by the Public Works Foreman. Inspection chambers and manholes
must be:
(a) constructed and installed in accordance with the Subdivision Bylaw;
(b) installed in the wastewater drainage system, at a location approved by the Public
Works Foreman, to facilitate observation, measurement and sampling of the
wastewater;
(c) constructed, installed and maintained at the expense of the Owner; and
(d) accessible to the Public Works Foreman at all times.
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4.15
Septic Tanks
No septic tanks shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system.
No person shall permit any sludge, deposit, or material contained in, or originating from,
any septic tank to enter the sanitary sewer system. All sludge, deposit, or material
originating from a septic tank must be disposed of by the Owner at an approved septage
disposal facility.
Where a building has been served by one or more septic tanks and the building is
subsequently connected to the sewer system, the Owner shall within one (1) month after
the date of such connection, either remove the old septic tank(s) on the property and fill
in the excavations so created, or clean out the septic tanks(s) and fill the same with
gravel, earth, or sand in such a manner that no danger of cave-in will remain.
4.16
Pre-Treatment
Where wastewater, or any component of the wastewater:
(a) does not meet the provisions of this bylaw;
(b) may damage of increase maintenance costs on the sanitary sewer system; or
(c) may detrimentally affect the operation of the sewage treatment plant
The Owner must retain an Engineer to submit a proposal which outlines the method of
pre-treatment proposed in order to conform to the provisions of this bylaw. In support of
the proposal, the Engineer must submit the following information to the Village;
(i) detailed design of the proposed pre-treatment facility,
(ii)
detailed list of the wastewater components and the anticipated concentration of
each component before and after treatment,
(iii)
detailed sampling and analysis schedule required to ensure the concentration of
the wastewater components remain in compliance with the provisions of this
bylaw, and
(iv)
detailed operation and maintenance procedures.
No construction shall take place on the pre-treatment facility until such time as the Village
has reviewed the above information and approved construction. Approval to construct
the pre-treatment facility does not imply that the quality of the wastewater discharged
after pre-treatment will meet the requirements of this bylaw. It is the Owner's
responsibility to ensure that all the components of the wastewater will comply with the
provisions of the bylaw after the pre-treatment process is completed.
The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the pre-treatment facilities shall
be the responsibility of the Owner and at the Owner's expense. The Owner shall
maintain written records of all cleaning, repair, calibration, maintenance, sampling, and
analysis and shall store said records at the facility for a minimum of three (3) years. The
Owner shall make these records available for examination by the Public Works Foreman.
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4.17
Interceptors
The Owner of every parcel shall be required to provide an interceptor if the wastewater
being discharged from the parcel contains, or will contain, grease, oil, grit, flammable
liquids or gases, or other components which may interfere with or damage the sanitary
sewer system. This includes but is not limited to:
(a) service stations, vehicle repair garages, and automobile wash bays;
(b) dry-cleaning establishments;
(c) food processing;
(d) laboratories;
(e) commercial kitchens;
(f) concrete plants, and aggregate washing plants.
Interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units unless they
contain a home occupation which warrants the use of an interceptor.
All interceptors shall be:
(i) of sufficient capacity to perform the purpose for which it is intended,
(ii)
designed by an Engineer or be a pre-manufactured package designed for the
specific purpose of trapping deleterious components, and
(iii)
located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
In support of the interceptor design, the Owner shall be required to submit detailed
design drawings and calculations from the Engineer or manufacturer specifications and
manuals to Village for approval prior to construction. In addition the Owner must submit
operation and maintenance manuals. All costs of such review by the Village shall be at
the Owners expense.
No construction shall take place on the interceptor until such time as the Village has
reviewed the above information and approved construction. Approval to construct the
interceptor by the Village does not imply that the quality of the wastewater discharged
after passing through the interceptor will meet the requirements of this bylaw. It is the
Owner's responsibility to ensure that all the components of the wastewater will comply
with the provisions of the bylaw after passing through the interceptor.
The design, construction, operation and maintenance of the interceptor shall be the
responsibility of the Owner and at the Owners expense. The Owner shall maintain
written records of all clearing, repair, calibration and maintenance and shall store said
records at the place of business for minimum of three (3) years. The Owner shall make
these records available for examination by the Public Works Foreman at all reasonable
times.
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4.18
Non-residential Uses Connecting to the Sanitary Sewer System
Where an Owner or Occupier proposes to:
(a) make application to connect an industrial or commercial activity to the sanitary sewer
system; or
(b) expand or change an industrial or commercial activity in such a way that it may affect
the quality or quantity of the wastewater being discharged into the sanitary sewer
system;
The Owner or Occupant must retain a Professional Engineer to prepare and submit the
following information to the Village in order for the Public Works Foreman to ascertain
that the proposed application, expansion or change conforms to the provisions of this
bylaw:
(i) the proposed or existing development or addition, including flow schematic drawing,
(ii)
the daily volumes and peak discharges,
(iii)
the type of waste to be processed or discharged,
(iv)
the anticipated biochemical oxygen demand and the amount of suspended solids
or grease,
(v)
the pH factor and temperature of the wastewater,
(vi)
chemical composition of the wastewater,
(vii)
the proposed pre-treatment, including dimensions of the proposed facility,
(viii)
flow equalizing or mixing facilities,
(ix)
the location of sampling manhole,
(x)
the monitoring equipment,
(xi)
any other information deemed necessary by the Public Works Foreman.
4.19
Volume Control
Where wastewater is discharged into the sanitary sewer system in volumes which may
exceed the available downstream capacity, the Village may require the Owner or
Occupier of the premises to take measures to equalize the discharge volumes and
strengths.
Equipment necessary to comply with this section shall be provided, maintained and
operated by the Owner or Occupier of such premises in a manner satisfactory to the
Public Works Foreman.
4.20
Sampling and Analysis
All tests, measurements, analyses and examinations of wastewater, its characteristics or
contents shall be carried out in accordance with "Standard Methods". Initial testing shall
be arranged and paid for by the discharger. Additional testing or re-testing of
wastewater, made necessary by non-compliance with this bylaw, or at the request of the
Public Works Foreman, shall be carried out at the cost of the discharger.
4.21
Prohibitions
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged at any entry point into the sanitary
sewer system:
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(a) Any extraneous flows
(b) Any garbage that has been ground, comminuted or shredded by a garbage disposal
unit or by an "in sink" garburator;
(c) Any non-domestic water or waste which contains dyes or colouring materials which
discolour the wastewater;
(d) Any water or waste added for the purpose of diluting wastes which would otherwise
not meet the maximum concentrations outlined in this bylaw;
(e) Any non-domestic liquid or vapour having a temperature higher than 65°C;
(f) Any substance which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures above 0°C;
(g) Any material which exerts or causes:
(i)
unusual concentrations of inert suspended solids, such as, but not
limited to, fuller's earth;
(ii)
unusual concentrations of dissolved solids such as but not limited to
sodium chloride, calcium chloride, or sodium sulphate;
(h) Any soluble waste or wastewater having a pH lower than 5.5 or higher than 9.5 or
having any other corrosive property which could be hazardous to structures,
equipment or personnel including, but not limited to, battery or plating acid and
wastes, copper sulphate, chrominum salts, or brine;
(i) Any flammable or explosive liquid solid or gas which:
(i)
has a closed cup flashpoint of 60°C; or
(ii)
exceeds or could cause the exceeding of ten percent (10%) of the lower
explosive limit at any point within the sanitary sewer system for any
single reading or five percent (5%) for any two (2) consecutive readings.
This includes but is not limited to gasoline, benzene, naphtha, alcohol, fuel, oil,
solvents and acetone.
(j) Any pesticides, insecticides, herbicides or fungicides;
(k) Any toxic, radioactive, poisonous, corrosive, noxious, or malodorous gas, liquid or
substance which may either singly or by interaction with other wastes:
(i)
cause public or worker health and safety hazards,
(ii)
cause injury to or interference with the wastewater treatment process,
(iii)
cause corrosive damage to the sanitary sewer system,
(iv)
result in the release of toxic gases, vapours, or fumes within the sanitary
sewer system,
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(l) Any solid or viscous substance, petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil or
products of mineral oil origin which may:
(i)
obstruct the flow in the sanitary sewer system,
(ii)
interfere with or damage the sanitary sewer system or the wastewater
treatment process.
This includes but is not limited to ashes, cinders, grit sand, mud, straw, grass
clipping, insoluble shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, asphalt, creosote,
plastics, wood, animal paunch contents, offal, blood, bones, meat trimmings and
waste, fish or fowl head, shrimp, crab or clam shells, fish scales, entrails, lard,
mushrooms, tallow, baking dough, chemical residues, cannery or wine waste,
bulk solids, hair and fleshings, spent grain and hops, whole or ground food or
beverage containers, garbage, paint residues, cat box litter, slurries of concrete,
cement, lime or mortar.
(m) Any sludge, deposit, or material from a septic tank or cesspool.
(n) Any waste, liquid or material classified as "Special Waste" pursuant to the provisions
of the Waste Management Act.
(o) Any non-domestic wastewater as analysed in the specified sample type which
exceeds the limits for the following parameters, expressed in the total form as
milligrams per litre and as shown in the following table:
Parameter
One Operating Day
Composite Sample
Two Hour
Composite Site
Grab Sample
B.O.D.
500
1000
2000
C.O.D.
750
1500
3000
Suspended Solids
600
1200
2400
Oil and Grease
(non petroleum)
150
300
600
Oil and Grease
(petroleum source)
15
30
60
pH (non-domestic
waste)
>6 and <9.5
>5 and <11
>5.5 and <10.5
(p) Any non-domestic waste which, at the point of discharge into a sewer, contains any
substance, in a combined or uncombined form, with a concentration in excess of the
levels set out below. All concentrations are expressed as total concentrations, which
include both the dissolved and undissolved substances.
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Substance
Abbreviation
Concentration in Milligrams per Litre
One Day
Composite
Sample
Two Hour
Composite
Sample
Grab Sample
Aluminum
A1
50.0
100.0
200.0
Arsenic
As
1.0
2.0
4.0
Boron
B
50.0
100.0
200.0
Cadmium
Cd
0.2
0.4
0.8
Chromium
Cr
4.0
8.0
16.0
Cobalt
Co
5.0
10.0
20.0
Copper
Cu
2.0
4.0
8.0
Cyanide
Cn
1.0
2.0
4.0
Iron
Fe
10.0
20.0
40.0
Lead
Pb
1.0
2.0
4.0
Manganese
Mn
5.0
10.0
20.0
Mercury
Hg
0.05
0.1
0.2
Molybdenum
Mo
1.0
2.0
4.0
Nickel
Ni
2.0
4.0
8.0
Phenols
--
1.0
2.0
4.0
Phosphorus
P
12.5
25.0
50.0
Silver
Ag
1.0
2.0
4.0
Sulphate
SO4
1500.0
3000.0
6000.0
Sulphide
S
1.0
2.0
4.0
Tin
Sn
5.0
10.0
20.0
Zinc
Zn
3.0
6.0
12.0
Note:
More restrictive guidelines may be required by the Village if it considers there
is some detrimental effect on the Village's treatment plant, infrastructure or
workmen.
(i)
any water or waste containing substances in such concentrations
that are not amenable to treatment or reduction by the sewage
treatment process employed, or are amendable to treatment or
reduction by the sewage treatment process employed, or are
amenable to treatment only to such a degree that the sewage
treatment plant effluent cannot, during normal operation, meet the
requirement of any other agency having jurisdiction over discharges
to the receiving waters.
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(ii)
any material or substance (e.g. enzymes and/or bacteria) that alters
the structure of the waste(s) but does not reduce the loading
(C.O.D.).
SECTION 5 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
5.01
Sanitary Sewer Capital Levies, Connection, and User Fees
There shall be and is hereby imposed and levied a connection and sewer users charge
against the Owner or Occupier of real property whose property or premises is connected
to the sanitary sewer system.
Each parcel of land or premises shall be classified in accordance with the categories set
out in Schedule 'A' attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw and the users charge
shall be the rate shown opposite the relevant category.
In the case of a connection being made during the year, the charges imposed shall begin
with the month during which the final inspection of the sewer connection was made. If
made on or before the 15th day of the month, the full monthly rate will be charged. If
made after the 15th day of the month, the charge will be at half the rate for that month.
The sewer users charge shall be due and payable ANNUALLY at the office of the Clerk
as follows:
- the sewer rate payable under Schedule 'A' of this Bylaw shall be levied annually and
become due on the second day of July and such levy shall be subject to a penalty of ten
(10) percent if unpaid after this date. (due date means the same date as property tax
due date)
Any charge, including any penalty additions, remaining unpaid on the thirty-first (31) day
of December shall be deemed to be taxes in arrears in respect of the property and shall
forthwith be entered on the real property tax roll by the Clerk as taxes in arrears.
5.02
Right of Entry
Public Works Foreman is authorized to enter upon any property or premises to inspect
any building or premises to ensure compliance with, or prevent violation of the provisions
of this bylaw.
The Owner or Occupant shall permit the Village or their designates to perform all actions
required including inspection, observation, measurement, testing and sampling in order to
determine compliance with this bylaw.
5.03
Cease and Desist Order
The Village may order the Owner or Occupant who contravenes this bylaw to:
(a)
comply with the bylaw within a specified time limit and
(b)
plug, seal, or physically remove the building sewer until the Owner or Occupant
complies with the bylaw and receives in writing "Notification of Compliance" from
the Village.
Where an Owner does not comply with a Cease and Desist Order within the specified
time limit, the Village may order the action contained in the order to be performed by
Village employees, or others, at the expense of the Owner. All costs incurred as a result
of such action shall be recovered pursuant to Section 4.08.
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5.04
Violation
Any person who:
(a)
violates bylaw provisions;
(b)
causes or permits any act in contravention or violation of bylaw provisions;
(c)
neglects or omits bylaw requirements;
(d)
causes, or permits any wastewater to be discharged into the sanitary sewer
system in a manner prohibited by or contrary to bylaw provisions;
(e)
fails to comply with bylaw orders, directions, or notices; or
(f)
prevents, obstructs or attempts to prevent or obstruct the authorized entry Public
Works Foreman authorized under Section 5.02 to enter upon the lands
will be guilty upon summary conviction of an offence under this bylaw.
5.05
Offence
Each day's continuance of an offence under Section 5.04 constitutes a new and separate
offence.
5.06
Penalty
Any person who violates bylaw provisions may, on summary conviction, be liable to a
penalty not exceeding $10,000.00 and not less than $100.00, plus the cost of
prosecution, for each offence. The penalties imposed under this section are a
supplement and not a substitute for any other remedy to an infraction of this bylaw.
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SECTION 6 - ENACTMENT
6.01
Bylaw Adoption
That Bylaw No. 337 cited as "Village of Midway Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate
Bylaw 337" be now READ A FIRST TIME this 3rd day of June, 2002.
That Bylaw No. 337 cited as "Village of Midway Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate
Bylaw 337" be now READ A SECOND TIME this 3rd day of June, 2002.
That Bylaw No. 337 cited as "Village of Midway Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate
Bylaw 337" be now READ A THIRD TIME this 3rd day of June, 2002.
That Bylaw No. 337 cited as "Village of Midway Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate
Bylaw 337" having met all prerequisites for final adoption, be now FINALLY ADOPTED
this 17th day of June, 2002.
MAYOR
ADMINISTRATOR
I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of Bylaw 337, being a bylaw to establish
and operate a local service for the collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal of
sewage and require connection to said sewage works.
_______________________
ADMINISTRATOR
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VILLAGE OF MIDWAY
SANITARY SEWER REGULATION AND RATE BYLAW 337
CEASE AND DESIST ORDER
To:
Address:
You are hereby notified that you are in contravention of the provisions of the Village of
Midway "Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rate Bylaw" in that:
(Describe Contravention)
It has been determined that continued wastewater discharge from your property may
have an adverse affect on the Village's sanitary sewer system and you are required to
Cease and Desist the discharge of wastewater within _________ hours. This order will
remain in effect until the contravention has been remedied and you have been notified in
writing to resume discharge.
Failure to comply with the order shall be deemed a violation of the bylaw and be subject
to plugging, sealing or removal of the service connection at your expense and/or legal
action in terms of Section 4 of the bylaw.
Date
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VILLAGE OF MIDWAY
SANITARY SEWER REGULATION AND RATE BYLAW 337
SCHEDULE 'A'
A.
Sewer Rates
Description
Monthly Rate
Private Dwellings (per family unit)
Hotels - Kettle River Inn - Lounge
- Apartment
- 3 Rental Rooms @ $2.00 each
- JJ's/Mile 0 - Restaurant
- 9 Rooms @ $2.00 each
- Apartment
- Laundry Room
Apartment Blocks - McMynn Agencies - 4 Apt's @ $10.00 each
- Parkview Manor - 20 Units @ $10.00 each
- Kitchen
- Hairdress Shop
Cabins - Perepelkins - 2 Cabins @ $10.00 each
Stores
Post Office
Garage & Service Stations
Laundromats (per washing machine)
Financial Institutions
Offices
School Board Office/Garage
Elementary School
Maintenance Buildings
B.C.S.S.
Industrial Buildings
Churches
Church Halls/Schools
Church Residence
$ 10.00
$ 20.00
$ 10.00
$ 6.00
$ 20.00
$ 18.00
$ 10.00
$ 11.00
$ 40.00
$200.00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$ 20.00
$ 8.00
$ 8.00
$ 11.00
$ 11.00
$ 8.00
$ 8.00
$ 10.00
$ 20.00
$ 10.00
$100.00
$ 18.00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
B.
Service Connections
1.
100 mm Diameter
$975.00
2.
Greater than 100 mm Diameter or any connection
installed in frozen ground as determined by the Clerk
or any connection requiring asphalt or hard surface
removal.
At cost per CL 4.09
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