Mission, British Columbia
· No. 5033-2009
· adopted 2009-06-15
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District of Mission Sewer Bylaw 5033-2009
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SEWER BYLAW
5033-2009
THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY and is a consolidation
of "District of Mission Sewer Bylaw 5033-2009" with the following amending bylaws:
Amending Bylaw
Date Adopted
Section Amended
5070-2009 (general fees and charges amending)
December 14, 2009
Schedule C
5188-2010 (general fees and charges amending)
December 20, 2010
Schedules C and D
5193-2011-5033(1)
February 7, 2011
Schedule D
5261-2012-5033(2)
April 23, 2012
Sections 5, 12, 20,
Schedules A, C, D, E, G,
H, J, K, L, M, N
5318-2012 (general fees and charges amending)
November 5, 2012
Schedule C
5448-2014-5033(3)
August 5, 2014
Schedule D
5487-2015-4029(11) (general fees and charges
amending)
March 16, 2015
Schedule C
5331-2015 (a general fees and charges amending
bylaw)
December 7, 2015
Schedule C
5683-2017 (a general fees and charges amending
bylaw)
December 20, 2017
Schedule C
5800-2018 (a general fees and charges amending
bylaw)
December 17, 2018
Schedule C
5889-2019 (a general fees and charges amending
bylaw)
December 16, 2019
Schedule C
5870-2019-5033(4)
January 6, 2020
Section 33
5929-2020-5033(5)
April 20, 2020
Replace Schedule C,
Section 4
5988-2020 (a general fees and charges amending
bylaw)
December 7, 2020
Replace Schedule C
6024-2021-5033(6)
March 15, 2021
Replace Schedule C
6026-2021-5033(7)
May 17, 2021
Replace Section 21,
Amend Schedule A and D
6070-2021 (a general fees and charges amending
bylaw)
December 20, 2021
Replace Schedules C & D
6157-2022 (a general fees and charges amending
bylaw)
December 19, 2022
Replace Schedules C & D
6236-2023
(a general fees and charges amending bylaw)
December 18, 2023
Replace Schedules C & D
6315-2024
(a general fees and charges amending bylaw)
December 16, 2024
Replace Schedule C
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6366-2025-5033(8)
September 2, 2025
Amend Schedule A & F
6382-2025 (a general fees and charges amending
bylaw)
December 15, 2025
Replace Schedule C
Individual copies of any of the above bylaws are available from the Corporate Administration Department
of the City of Mission. For legal purposes, copies of the original bylaws should be obtained.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
1.
CITATION .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.
INTERPRETATION ........................................................................................................... 5
3.
SEWER CONNECTION MANDATORY .......................................................................... 5
4.
APPLICATION FOR SEWER CONNECTION ................................................................. 6
5.
SEWER USER RATES ....................................................................................................... 6
6.
SEWER RATES TO FORM CHARGE ON LAND ........................................................... 6
7.
CONNECTION FEE PAYABLE ........................................................................................ 6
8.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TO COLLECTOR ..................................................................... 7
9.
CONNECTION TO BE APPROVED BY ENGINEER ..................................................... 7
10.
NO CONNECTION IF SERVICE INADEQUATE ........................................................... 7
11.
CONNECTION INSPECTIONS ......................................................................................... 7
12.
INSTALLATION OF SEWER CONNECTION AND BUILDING SEWER .................... 8
13.
DISCONNECTION FROM AND RECONNECTION TO SEWER .................................. 8
14.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING SEWERS ................................................................ 9
15.
SUMP AND BACKWATER VALVE ................................................................................ 9
16.
INTERCEPTORS ................................................................................................................ 9
17.
SWIMMING POOLS ........................................................................................................ 10
18.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ........................................................................................ 10
19.
HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL GARBAGE GRINDERS .................................... 10
20.
SEPTIC TANKS ................................................................................................................ 10
21.
TRUCKED LIQUID WASTE ........................................................................................... 11
22.
DISCHARGES TO STORM SEWERS ............................................................................ 11
23.
DISCHARGES TO SANITARY SEWERS ...................................................................... 12
24.
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS...................................................................... 13
25.
CODES OF PRACTICE .................................................................................................... 15
26.
MAINTENANCE OF WORKS AND PROCEDURES .................................................... 15
27.
NOTIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 15
28.
POWERS OF ENGINEER ................................................................................................ 16
29.
INSPECTIONS, SAMPLING, AND MONITORING OF DISCHARGES ...................... 17
30.
TAMPERING WITH SEWERS ........................................................................................ 19
31.
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGE ................................................................... 19
32.
DISTRICT NOT LIABLE FOR FAILURE OF SEWER .................................................. 19
33.
PENALTIES ...................................................................................................................... 20
34.
GENERAL ......................................................................................................................... 20
35.
REPEAL ............................................................................................................................ 20
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36.
EFFECTIVE DATE ........................................................................................................... 20
SCHEDULE "A" - DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................... 22
SCHEDULE "B" - APPLICATION FOR SEWER SERVICE .............................................. 32
SCHEDULE "C" - SEWER CONNECTION FEES ................................................................ 33
SCHEDULE "D" - SANITARY SEWER USER RATES & FEES ........................................ 36
SCHEDULE "E" - PROHIBITED WASTE ............................................................................. 38
SCHEDULE "F" - RESTRICTED WASTE ............................................................................ 40
SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION ................ 43
SCHEDULE "H" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES ........................................................................... 57
SCHEDULE "I" - REPORTING OF ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES TO SEWER ........... 70
SCHEDULE "J" - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DENTAL OPERATIONS ........................ 74
SCHEDULE "K" - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PHOTO IMAGING OPERATIONS ..... 78
SCHEDULE "L" - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONS ............ 83
SCHEDULE "M" - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR VEHICLE WASH OPERATIONS ....... 88
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DISTRICT OF MISSION
SEWER BYLAW 5033-2009
A bylaw to require owners of real property to connect their buildings
and structures to the appropriate sewer or drain connections; and
to impose a connection charge upon owners of real property to defray
the cost of laying connecting pipes, and fix the terms and conditions of payment
WHEREAS the District of Mission has established sewerage works for the collection, conveyance
and disposal of sewage; and drainage works; for the impounding, conveying, and discharging of
surface and other waters;
AND WHEREAS the Council may by bylaw regulate the design and installation of drainage and
sewerage works and require owners of real property to connect their buildings and structures to
sewer or drainage connections and impose a connection charge and, in the event of an owner failing
to make the necessary connections within a specified time, provide for having the work done at
his expense;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Mission in open meeting assembled, ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1.
CITATION
This bylaw may be cited as the "District of Mission Sewer Bylaw No. 5033-2009".
2.
INTERPRETATION
(1)
Schedule "A" contains definitions of words and phrases used in this Bylaw.
(2)
Words and phrases not otherwise defined in this Bylaw shall have the same
meanings as in the current edition of the Standard Methods or, if not defined in the
Standard Methods, they shall have their common and ordinary meanings to the
degree consistent with the technical subjects in this Bylaw.
3.
SEWER CONNECTION MANDATORY
(1)
The Owner of every parcel of real property where a building or structure is situated
and to which a Service Connection can be or was made, shall connect such building
or structure to the Sewer on receiving notice to connect from the Engineer.
(2)
In the event any Owner fails to make the required connection to the Sewer within
60 days of receiving notice, the Engineer may cause the connection to be made at
the Owner's expense. The amount of such expense is declared a charge for work
done or services provided to lands or improvements, under the provisions of the
Community Charter; and is a charge or lien on the lands of the Owner, which may
be collected in the same manner, and with the same remedies, as ordinary property
taxes.
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(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (2), any Owner failing to make the required connection
within the 60 days, shall be guilty of an offence under this Bylaw.
4.
APPLICATION FOR SEWER CONNECTION
No Person shall connect any building to a Service Connection until either the Person or the
Person's authorized agent:
(1)
receives authorization from the District, as part of a subdivision approval or a
building permit Application process regulated by the District's Subdivision Control
Bylaw; or
(2)
completes an Application and an agreement substantially in the form prescribed in
Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, and the Application is approved by the District. Every
applicant shall provide true and accurate information as to all details in the
Application and agreement, and any Person willfully and knowingly providing
false information shall be guilty of an offence under this Bylaw.
5.
SEWER USER RATES
(1)
The owner of every parcel of real property to which a Service Connection is made
shall pay the applicable Sewer User Rate prescribed in the District's Consolidated
Sewer User Rates and Charges Bylaw and the Sewer Bylaw.
(2)
Sewer User fees shall be included in the annual tax notice for the property and shall
be payable by the Owner in the same manner as property taxes.
(3)
The District shall have no obligation to provide a Service Connection to any parcel
of real property until all rates and charges due and owing under this Bylaw in
connection with that property, are paid in full to the District.
6.
SEWER RATES TO FORM CHARGE ON LAND
The rates and charges, enumerated in Schedules "C" and "D" attached to and forming part
of this Bylaw, are imposed and levied to provide the service and other Sewer related
services. All such rates and charges that are imposed for work done or services provided
to lands or improvements, shall form a charge on those lands, which may be recovered
from the Owner of the lands in the same manner and by the same means as unpaid property
taxes.
7.
CONNECTION FEE PAYABLE
(1)
Except where circumstances in subsection (2) apply, at the time of Application for
connection or relocation of a Service Connection, every applicant shall pay a
Service Connection fee in the amount and in the manner prescribed in Schedule
"C" of this Bylaw.
(2)
Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, a Person is required by the District's
Subdivision Control Bylaw to provide Service Connections for a Storm Water
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and/or Sanitary Sewer system as a condition of subdivision approval or issuance of
a building permit, the Service Connection fee prescribed in Schedule "C" shall not
apply, and that Person shall pay the actual direct and indirect costs to provide the
Service Connections, including, but not limited to, all direct and indirect costs and
expenses to design, construct and install the Service Connections in accordance
with the requirements of the District's Subdivision Control Bylaw.
8.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TO COLLECTOR
All accounts for service, sewer charges and rates as prescribed by this Bylaw, shall be due
and payable at the office of the Collector, Mission District Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street,
Mission, British Columbia.
9.
CONNECTION TO BE APPROVED BY ENGINEER
No Person shall connect any plumbing facilities, drains, or outlets of any kind to the Sewer
until such connection is approved by the Engineer.
10.
NO CONNECTION IF SERVICE INADEQUATE
The Engineer may refuse to provide a Service Connection to a parcel of land where, in the
opinion of the Engineer, the Common Sewer is incapable of adequately serving that parcel
of land.
11.
CONNECTION INSPECTIONS
(1)
Upon completion of the installation and construction of a Building Sewer, and
before it is backfilled, the Owner shall inform the Inspector that the Works are
complete and that the Inspector may carry out an inspection of the Work.
(2)
The Owner shall leave all such Work uncovered and convenient for examination,
and the Building Sewer shall not be covered, backfilled, finished, or connected with
the Service Connection in any way, until the Inspector approves, in writing, the
construction and installation of the Building Sewer.
(3)
The Owner shall, at the direction of the Inspector, remove and replace all materials
and workmanship which, in the opinion of the Inspector, are defective or otherwise
not in accordance with the provisions of this or any other relevant Bylaw, and the
Building Sewer shall not be covered, backfilled, or connected with the Service
Connection until the Building Sewer is accepted and approved by the Inspector, as
provided in subsection (2).
(4)
If the Owner fails to replace materials or correct faulty workmanship, as provided
in subsection (3), the City may issue a notice under Section 3 of this Bylaw, and
the conditions imposed by Section 3 shall apply to such notice.
(5)
The Owner shall pay an additional inspection fee, as prescribed in the District's
Building Bylaw, for each additional inspection required, after the first inspection,
due to faulty materials or workmanship.
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12.
INSTALLATION OF SEWER CONNECTION AND BUILDING SEWER
(1)
Upon receipt of the Application to connect to the Sewer and payment of the sewer
connection fee prescribed in Schedule "C" of this Bylaw, the District shall, if
necessary, cause a Service Connection to be installed.
(2)
The sewer connection fee prescribed in Schedule "C" of this Bylaw does not
include connection to, or inspection of, Works within the property of the applicant.
(3)
No person shall do any work connected with the service pipe, including the laying
of new services and the repair of old services, upon or under any street, lane or
Statutory Right-of-Way without the consent of the Engineer and supervision of the
appropriate officers and employees of the Municipality.
13.
DISCONNECTION FROM AND RECONNECTION TO SEWER
(1)
Before any Building Sewer is disconnected from a Service Connection or Common
Sewer, the Owner of the lands or the Owner's agent requiring such disconnection,
shall apply to the District on the prescribed form for a permit to disconnect from
the Service Connection or Common Sewer, and shall pay to the District the
applicable disconnection fee prescribed in Schedule "C" of this Bylaw.
(2)
If an Owner of lands, from which a Building Sewer has been disconnected from a
Service Connection or Common Sewer, requires reconnection to such Service
Connection or Common Sewer, the Owner shall make application to the District in
accordance with Section 4 of this Bylaw for a permit to reconnect to the Service
Connection or Common Sewer, and shall pay a reconnection fee as prescribed in
Schedule "C" of this Bylaw.
(3)
On application for a reconnection to a Service Connection or Common Sewer, the
Owner shall expose the Service Connection for inspection and contact the District's
Engineering Services Department to schedule a video inspection. If the District
determines, as a result of the inspection, that the condition of the Service
Connection will not permit reconnection, a new Service Connection shall be
installed and the Owner shall pay the applicable fee for a new Service Connection,
as prescribed in Schedule "C", attached to, and forming part of, this Bylaw. If the
District determines, as a result of the inspection, that the condition of the Service
Connection will permit reconnection, the Owner shall supply and install, at the
Owner's cost, an Inspection Chamber at the property line in accordance with the
District's standards prescribed for such installation.
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14.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING SEWERS
(1)
Each lot or potential lot shall be separately and independently connected with the
Common Sewer unless otherwise determined by the Engineer.
(2)
All Building Sewers shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications
contained in the current edition of the British Columbia Plumbing Code.
15.
SUMP AND BACKWATER VALVE
(1)
Where a Building Sewer is connected to a Sanitary Sewer, every Owner, if required
by the Engineer, shall install a standard backwater valve, designed to the
specifications and satisfaction of the Inspector within the building or structure or in
an approved location outside the building.
(2)
Where a Building Sewer is connected to a Storm Sewer, every Owner shall install
a standard sump and backwater valve within the building or structure or in an
approved location outside the building, which is designed to the specifications and
satisfaction of the Inspector.
16.
INTERCEPTORS
(1)
An Owner or Operator of Premises that is intended to be used for an industrial,
commercial or institutional purpose may be required by the Engineer to install,
operate and maintain Interceptors in the Building Sewer for the control of Waste
containing grease, flammable substances, sand, grit or any other harmful ingredient.
(2)
Interceptors required pursuant to this Bylaw, shall be installed and maintained by
the Owner or Operator at the Owner or Operator's expense and shall be of the
quantity and type as prescribed by the Engineer and shall be located so as to be
easily accessible for inspection.
(3)
The Owner or Operator of Premises described in Sections 16 (1) and 16 (2) shall :
(a)
keep each Interceptor in good working condition at all times; and
(b)
service each Interceptor often enough so that it does not become overloaded.
(4)
The Owner or Operator of Premises described in Sections 16 (1) and 16 (2) must
keep a record at the Premises of all Interceptor inspection and maintenance
activities including:
(a)
the date of inspection or maintenance;
(b)
the maintenance conducted;
(c)
the type and quantity of material removed from the Interceptor; and
(d)
the location and disposal of the material removed from the Interceptor.
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(5)
The records described in Section 16 (4) must be retained onsite for a minimum
period of two years and must be available for inspection upon request by the
Engineer.
(6)
No Person shall Discharge or deposit, or cause or permit the Discharge or deposit
of any Interceptor residue into any Sewer.
17.
SWIMMING POOLS
Every swimming pool that is equipped with a pump system and located on a lot that is
serviced by a Sanitary Sewer shall Discharge the backwash pump into the Sanitary Sewer.
18.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
No Person who operates a recreational vehicle shall Discharge or drain, or permit or allow
the Discharge or drainage of Recreational Vehicle Waste other than into a designated Sani-
Dump station.
19.
HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL GARBAGE GRINDERS
Every mechanically or electrically operated household or commercial Garbage grinder
shall:
(1)
operate with cold Water flowing into the grinder and through the sink drain in a
manner that congeals and aerates the solid and liquid greases within the grinding
unit;
(2)
Discharge Waste at a reasonably uniform rate in fluid form, that flows readily
through an approved trap, drain line, or soil line in a manner that prevents clogging
or stoppage of the drain line;
(3)
be constructed with such operating characteristics that not more than five percent
by weight of all material that is discharged shall have any dimension larger than 5
mm, and no particle shall have any dimension greater than 5 mm, which is
determined on a dry basis;
(4)
be self-scouring with no fouling surfaces to cause objectionable odors;
(5)
be free from electrical or mechanical hazards and protect the operator against injury
during operation;
(6)
be free from cross connection to any Water pipe;
(7)
comply with all relevant District Bylaws and regulations.
20.
SEPTIC TANKS
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(1)
No Person shall connect a septic tank to a Sewer, and no Person shall permit any
Sludge or deposit contained in any septic tank to enter into a Sewer.
(2)
Where a building was served by one or more septic tanks, and the building is
subsequently connected to the Sewer, the Owner shall, within three months after
the date of such connection, either remove the septic tank(s) and fill the
excavation(s), or clean the septic tank(s) and fill the tank(s) with gravel or sand in
such a manner that there is no danger of cave-in.
21.
TRUCKED LIQUID WASTE
(1)
No Person shall Discharge or deposit, or cause or permit the Discharge or deposit
of any Trucked Liquid Waste into any Sewer.
(2)
Every Person shall Discharge or deposit Trucked Liquid Waste only at the
J.A.M.E.S. Wastewater Treatment Plant at 5959 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, B.C.,
in accordance with the J.A.M.E.S. Wastewater Treatment Plant Procedure Manual,
as amended from time to time, or replaced.
(3)
Every Person who Discharges Trucked Liquid Waste at the J.A.M.E.S. Wastewater
Treatment Plant shall pay a Trucked Liquid Waste fee to the District calculated in
accordance with the fee set out in Schedule "D".
(4)
Every Person shall Discharge or deposit Holding Tank Waste only at a facility
authorized for that purpose in accordance with District of Mission Holding Tank
Sewage Regulation Bylaw 3283-2005, as amended from time to time.
(5)
Any request regarding discharge of other Sludges of organic origin is considered
on a case-by-case basis.
(6)
Only Trucked Liquid Waste originating from within the jurisdiction of the District
will be accepted for Discharge or deposit at the J.A.M.E.S. Wastewater Treatment
Plant
22.
DISCHARGES TO STORM SEWERS
(1)
No Person shall directly or indirectly Discharge or allow or cause to be discharged
into a Storm Sewer, approved Natural Outlet or Watercourse:
(a)
a Prohibited Waste or a Restricted Waste;
(b)
Industrial Cooling Water unless that Person has first pretreated the
Industrial Cooling Water which may contain insoluble Oils or Grease or
insoluble Suspended Solids, to remove all Contaminants, before the
resultant clear Uncontaminated Water is discharged; or
(c)
Industrial wash Water from the reclamation of foundry sand unless that
Person has first pretreated the industrial wash Water to remove all insoluble
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Contaminants before the resultant clear Uncontaminated Water is
discharged.
(2)
A Person must only Discharge Uncontaminated Water from air-conditioning,
cooling or condensing systems into a Storm Sewer or an approved Natural Outlet
or Watercourse.
23.
DISCHARGES TO SANITARY SEWERS
(1)
No Person shall directly or indirectly Discharge or allow or cause to be discharged
into a Sanitary Sewer:
(a)
a Prohibited Waste;
(b)
a Restricted Waste unless:
(i)
that Person has first obtained a Wastewater Discharge Permit and
the Discharge is in compliance with the Wastewater Discharge
Permit; or
(ii)
complies with a Code of Practice for that type of Waste.
(c)
Waste from a Discharging Operation unless that Person:
(i)
has first obtained a Wastewater Discharge Permit; or
(ii)
complies with a Code of Practice for that type of Waste;
(d)
industrial Cooling Water or Uncontaminated Water;
(e)
Water from air-conditioning, cooling, or condensing systems;
(f)
Storm Water, surface Water, groundwater, roof run-off or surface drainage
in any amount; or
(g)
Water or Waste, where the peak rate of Discharge is greater than three times
the average daily rate of Discharge by that User. If the peak rate of
Discharge exceeds this limit, an additional peak flow surcharge may be
imposed.
(2)
No Person shall directly or indirectly Discharge or allow or cause to be discharged
into a Sanitary Sewer any Water or other Substance for the purpose of dilution of
any Non-Domestic Waste.
(3)
Every Person who directly or indirectly Discharges Waste or Substances produced,
treated, handled or stored on property other than Residential Property into a
Sanitary Sewer shall, as a condition of that Discharge:
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(a)
provide and maintain facilities to prevent accidental Discharge or a
Discharge contrary to this Bylaw or Wastewater Discharge Permit,
including but not limited to Spill Containment, recovery or neutralization
facilities for Substances which, if accidentally discharged, would constitute
Prohibited Waste or Restricted Waste;
(b)
post, and keep posted, permanent signs in conspicuous locations on the
Premises displaying the name, telephone number of the Person to call as
prescribed in Schedule "I" in the event of accidental Discharge of a
Prohibited Waste or Restricted Waste; and
(c)
inform employees, who may cause or discover the Discharge of Prohibited
Waste or Restricted Waste, of the notification procedures set out in Section
27 of this Bylaw.
(4)
The Engineer may cause any Building Sewer connected to a Sanitary Sewer or
Service Connection without a permit, or any Building Sewer depositing into a
Sanitary Sewer or into a Service Connection, any Wastewater, Substance or matter
prohibited by this Bylaw, to be disconnected, stopped up, and closed.
(5)
Where in the Engineer's opinion there exists the possibility that any of the Waste
or Substances described in Section 23 (1) may be discharged into a Sanitary Sewer
from any Premises, the Engineer may issue a permit for the connection of such
Premises to a Sanitary Sewer, if protective devices satisfactory to the Engineer are
installed by the applicant to prevent the Discharge of such Waste or Substances into
the Sanitary Sewer or to neutralize the Waste or Substances.
(6)
No Person shall connect any roof leaders, foundation drains, field drains, sumps, or
other collectors of surface or groundwater to a Sanitary Sewer.
24.
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS
(1)
The Engineer may issue a Wastewater Discharge Permit to allow the Discharge of
Waste other than Domestic Waste upon such terms and conditions as the Engineer
considers appropriate for the protection of Sanitary Sewers, Wastewater Treatment
System, human or animal health and safety and the environment, and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, may, as terms and conditions of the
Wastewater Discharge Permit:
(a)
place limits and restrictions on the quantity, frequency of Discharge and
nature of the Waste permitted to be discharged;
(b)
require the holder of a Wastewater Discharge Permit, at his or her expense,
to repair, alter, remove or add Works, or construct new Works to ensure that
the Discharge will comply with the Wastewater Discharge Permit, this
Bylaw and any applicable Enactment;
(c)
require the holder of a Wastewater Discharge Permit, at his or her expense,
to monitor the Waste being discharged under the Wastewater Discharge
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Permit in the manner specified by the Engineer and to provide information
concerning the Discharge as requested by the Engineer including, but not
limited to, routine maintenance check dates, cleaning and Waste removal
dates, and the means of disposal of accumulated Wastes and Waste
treatment residuals;
(d)
require the holder of the Wastewater Discharge Permit to submit to the
Engineer detailed plans and operating procedures for all existing facilities
installed on the Premises for the purpose of preventing accidental
Discharge;
(e)
require compliance by the holder of the Wastewater Discharge Permit with
such other Enactments as the Engineer considers necessary or desirable in
the circumstances;
(f)
make such other requirements as the Engineer deems necessary or desirable.
(2)
The Engineer may require any Person or any class of Persons to obtain a
Wastewater Discharge Permit for the Discharge by that Person or class of Persons
of any Non-Domestic Waste that is not a Restricted Waste.
(3)
Upon receipt of notice under subsection 24 (2), the Person receiving the notice
shall, within 30 days, apply for a Wastewater Discharge Permit and shall provide
to the Engineer such information relating to the Discharge of Non-Domestic Waste
by that Person as the Engineer may require.
(4)
The Engineer may suspend or revoke a Wastewater Discharge Permit for a failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Wastewater Discharge Permit or for
any failure to comply with this Bylaw, or any Enactment applicable to the
Discharge of Waste into a Sanitary Sewer.
(5)
(a)
A Wastewater Discharge Permit may not be transferred or assigned without
the Engineer's consent in writing.
(b)
The Engineer may withhold consent where there has been a breach of this
Bylaw or a condition of the Wastewater Discharge Permit.
(6)
An application for a Wastewater Discharge Permit for a new Discharge, or an
amendment to an existing Wastewater Discharge Permit, shall be made to the
Engineer on the form attached hereto as Schedule "G" or Schedule "H" not less
than 90 days prior to the date that the Wastewater Discharge Permit is required, and
shall be accompanied by such information, drawings and specifications as may be
required under Schedule "G" or Schedule "H".
(7)
A Wastewater Discharge Permit is only valid for a maximum of 365 days unless
otherwise specified by the Engineer. Wastewater Discharge Permits must be
renewed no less than 30 days prior to the expiry date.
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25.
CODES OF PRACTICE
(1)
A Code of Practice does not apply to a Discharging Operation that is subject to a
Wastewater Discharge Permit, unless otherwise specified in the Wastewater
Discharge Permit or required by the Engineer.
(2)
Nothing in a Code of Practice relieves a Person discharging Waste from complying
with this Bylaw, a Wastewater Discharge Permit or any other applicable Enactment.
(3)
A Code of Practice does not apply to the Discharge of Domestic Waste.
(4)
The Engineer may require a Discharging Operation to obtain a Wastewater
Discharge Permit if considered necessary by the Engineer because of circumstances
not covered by a Code of Practice.
(5)
If a Code of Practice establishes a requirement in relation to a specific Discharging
Operation which differs from a provision in this Bylaw, the requirements of the
Code of Practice prevail.
26.
MAINTENANCE OF WORKS AND PROCEDURES
(1)
Every Person who holds a Wastewater Discharge Permit or who operates a
Discharging Operation or who otherwise Discharges Waste produced on property
other than Residential Property into a Sanitary Sewer, shall ensure that all necessary
measures be taken to keep all equipment and facilities maintained and in good
repair to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of this Bylaw or a
Wastewater Discharge Permit.
(2)
No Person shall Discharge or allow or cause to be discharged, into a Sanitary Sewer
or Wastewater Treatment System, Non-Domestic Waste, which has bypassed any
Waste control Works or Treatment Works authorized and required by the Engineer
or which is not otherwise in compliance with this Bylaw.
27.
NOTIFICATION
(1)
A Person who Discharges Waste or allows the Discharge of Waste into a Sewer or
a Wastewater Treatment System in contravention of a Wastewater Discharge
Permit or this Bylaw, after becoming aware of the Discharge, shall stop the
Discharge and, after reporting the Discharge in accordance with the Spill Reporting
Regulation (where applicable), shall immediately notify:
(a)
the Engineer by telephone and provide the information specified in
Schedule "I" of this Bylaw;
(b)
the Owner of the Premises; and
(c)
any other Person whom the Person knows, or reasonably should know, may
be directly affected by the Discharge.
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(2)
Following notification as specified in subsection 27 (1) (a), a completed copy of
Schedule "I" must be submitted to the Engineer within 10 days of the notification.
(3)
A Person who discharged or allowed a Discharge of Waste referred to in subsection
27 (1) shall, as soon as that Person becomes aware, or reasonably should have
become aware of the Discharge, take all reasonable measures to:
(a)
confine, minimize, counteract, mitigate, remedy and repair the effects of the
Discharge; and
(b)
remove or otherwise dispose of the Substance discharged in a manner
consistent with this Bylaw and other applicable Enactments.
(4)
A Person operating under an existing Wastewater Discharge Permit shall notify the
Engineer in writing not less than 30 days prior to:
(a)
commencing a new activity; or
(b)
expanding or changing an existing activity;
which affects or may affect the average composition or the total volume of
Waste discharged by that Person.
28.
POWERS OF ENGINEER
(1)
An Operator or Owner of a Premises connected to a Sewer shall, at all reasonable
times, allow, suffer, and permit the Engineer or any Person under his authority, to
enter into and on the Premises to:
(a)
ascertain whether the provisions of this Bylaw are being carried out;
(b)
determine the size, depth, location, and condition of any Sewer, Building
Sewer and all connections made and used;
(c)
determine the location, method and place of Discharge from a roof and
surface drains and plumbing fixtures;
(d)
inspect, observe, measure, sample, and test the quantity and nature of Waste
being discharged into any Sewer, Natural Outlet or Watercourse; and
(e)
determine whether the terms of a Wastewater Discharge Permit have been
or are being complied with; or
(f)
determine whether the terms of a Code of Practice have been or are being
complied with.
(2)
All Works undertaken as a result of permits issued under this Bylaw shall be subject
to the approval of the Engineer insofar as design, construction, and operation
concerned.
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(3)
If, in the opinion of the Engineer, Water or Waste that a Person proposes to
Discharge into a Sewer is either Restricted Waste under Schedule "F" of this Bylaw
or may create a hazard or nuisance or damage the Sewer, the Engineer may either
refuse to accept the Water or Waste, or require that the Person provide any or all of
the following:
(a)
Pretreatment of the Water or Waste to an approved standard before
Discharge;
(b)
a controlled rate of Discharge of the Water or Waste;
(c)
payment of the additional direct and indirect costs incurred by the District
to handle or treat the Water or Waste.
(4)
An Owner or Operator of a Premises who fails or refuses to allow or permit the
Engineer or any Person under his authority to enter Premises to administer this
Bylaw commits an offence.
29.
INSPECTIONS, SAMPLING, AND MONITORING OF DISCHARGES
(1)
The Engineer may require that a Person who is discharging Non-Domestic Waste
or any Waste other than Domestic Waste into a Sanitary Sewer shall, at his or her
expense, install one or more Monitoring Points, suitable for inspection, flow
monitoring and sample collection, at locations determined by the Engineer.
(2)
Every Monitoring Point required under subsection 29 (1) shall be constructed in
accordance with plans approved by the Engineer and maintained in good working
order at all times.
(3)
A Monitoring Point required under subsection 29 (1) shall be installed in a manner
so as not to be affected by any Discharge of Domestic Waste from a Premises,
unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer.
(4)
A Monitoring Point required under subsection 29 (1) shall, for the purposes of
enforcing this Bylaw, be deemed to be the point or points at which a Discharge into
a Sanitary Sewer or Wastewater Treatment System is made.
(5)
In the absence of a Monitoring Point under subsection 29 (1), the point of Discharge
into a Sanitary Sewer or Wastewater Treatment System shall, for the purposes of
enforcing this Bylaw, be the location determined by the Engineer where access can
be had to the Waste for the purpose of sampling and flow monitoring.
(6)
Where a Person is required to install a Monitoring Point under subsection 29 (1)
and the Person cannot comply with such requirement within 60 days of being
notified of the requirement by the Engineer, the Person shall, within 60 days of the
notice being issued by the Engineer, inform the Engineer of his or her inability to
install the Monitoring Point and the District may install or cause to be installed the
Monitoring Point at the Person's expense.
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(7)
The Owner of a Premises shall ensure that all Monitoring Points, flow measuring
devices and other devices specified in a Wastewater Discharge Permit, including
Water meters, are accessible for inspection by the Engineer at all times.
(8)
The Engineer may require that a Person who is discharging Waste into a Sanitary
Sewer have their Discharge monitored by the District for compliance
determinations.
(9)
Compliance determinations with respect to Prohibited Waste and Restricted Waste
will be made on the basis of one instantaneous Grab Sample or Composite Sample.
The method and frequency of sampling shall be determined by the Engineer, and
the costs to purchase, install and maintain any required composite sampling
equipment shall be borne by the District.
(10)
All sampling required by the Engineer shall be carried out by District employees or
persons designated by the Engineer.
(11)
All sampling and analysis required by the Engineer shall be carried out in
accordance with methods and procedures specified in the latest edition of Standard
Methods or in a manner specified by the Engineer.
(12)
Samples which have been collected as the result of a requirement of the Engineer
shall be analyzed by an independent agency or by a laboratory authorized by the
Engineer.
(13)
If all test results meet the requirements under the Bylaw, the costs to collect and
test the sample will be borne by the District. If any test results are above the limits
specified in this Bylaw, the costs to collect and test the samples will be charged to
the User.
(14)
Users with private water supplies, or discharging portions of Unpolluted Water to
atmosphere, ditches, or creeks, shall at the discretion of the Engineer, install flow
meters on their Wastewater Discharge lines or Water meters on their private Water
supplies. Such meters shall be constructed and installed to the satisfaction of the
Engineer and at the expense of the User.
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30.
TAMPERING WITH SEWERS
No Person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover,
deface, or tamper with any Sewer or its components.
31.
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGE
(1)
In the event any Building Sewer is stopped or otherwise damaged, and the Owner
fails to take the necessary steps to clear the stoppage or repair the damage, the
Engineer may take all necessary steps to unstop the Building Sewer drain or repair
the damage at the expense of the Owner. Such expense shall be a charge for Work
done or services provided to lands and improvements under the provisions of the
Community Charter, and are a charge or lien on the lands of the Owner which may
be collected in the same manner and with the same remedies as ordinary property
taxes.
(2)
In the event any Service Connection is stopped or damaged, the Owner shall
immediately notify the Engineer, who may take all necessary steps to clear the
stoppage or repair the damage at the expense of the Owner. Such expense shall be
a charge for Work done or services provided to lands and improvements under the
provisions of the Community Charter, and are a charge or lien on the lands of the
Owner, which may be collected in the same manner and with the same remedies as
ordinary property taxes.
(3)
Where there exists a possibility that a Prohibited Waste or a Restricted Waste may
be discharged into a Sewer from any Premises, the Engineer may cause a clean-up
of the Prohibited Waste or Restricted Waste to be carried out at the cost of the
Owner(s) of the Premises.
32.
DISTRICT NOT LIABLE FOR FAILURE OF SEWER
The District shall not be liable to any Person for the failure of the Sewer system, or any
part or portion, or for any damage or injury caused to Persons or property arising from a
malfunction or failure of the Sewer system, whether caused by alterations, repairs, accident
or damage to the Sewer, or by any other reason, and whether such failure or malfunction
arises from the negligence of any Person in the employ of the District or other Person, or
through natural deterioration or obsolescence of the Sewer, or otherwise.
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33.
PENALTIES
Subject to the offence and penalties as provided under the Community Charter or Local
Government Act, the following will apply:
(1)
Any person designated as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to the "Bylaw
Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018" is hereby authorized and empowered to
enforce the provisions of this Bylaw by Bylaw Notice or as otherwise provided by
this Bylaw.
(2)
a violation of any of the provisions identified in this Bylaw will be subject to the
procedures, restrictions, limits, obligations and rights established in the Bylaw
Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, in accordance with the Local Government
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, SBC 2003, c. 60;
(3)
a person who:
(a)
contravenes, violates or fails to comply with any provision of this
Bylaw;
(b)
permits or allows any act or thing to be done in contravention or
violation of this Bylaw; or
(c)
fails or neglects to do anything required to be done under this
Bylaw, has committed an infraction of, or an offence against, this
Bylaw; and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more
than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); and
(4)
each day such infraction is caused, or allowed to continue, constitutes a separate
offence.
34.
GENERAL
(1)
Nothing in this Bylaw shall be interpreted as relieving a Person discharging Waste
from complying with all federal, provincial and local government Enactments
governing the Discharge of Waste into Sewers.
(2)
Where the Engineer has authority to direct that a matter or thing be done by a
Person, the Engineer may also direct that, if the Person fails to take the required
action, the matter or thing will be done by the District at the expense of the Person
in default and the costs recovered from that Person as a debt.
(3)
The Schedules attached to this Bylaw shall be deemed to be an integral part of this
Bylaw.
35.
REPEAL
Bylaw No. 1849-1989, cited as "District of Mission Sewer Bylaw No. 1849-1989" is
hereby repealed.
36.
EFFECTIVE DATE
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This Bylaw shall take effect on the date of adoption.
READ A FIRST TIME this 1st day of June, 2009
READ A SECOND TIME this 1st day of June, 2009
READ A THIRD TIME this 1st day of June, 2009
ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 2009
(original signed by James Atebe)
(original signed by Kelly Ridley)
JAMES ATEBE, MAYOR
KELLY RIDLEY, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
OF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION
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SCHEDULE "A" - DEFINITIONS
The following words and phrases when used in this Bylaw shall have the meanings set forth below,
whether appearing in capital or lowercase form.
"Activated Carbon" means treated or prepared granular carbon capable of removing organic
compounds and other Substances from Waste or Wastewater through the processes of adsorption
and absorption.
"Air" means the atmosphere but, except in a Sewer or a Wastewater Treatment System or as the
context may otherwise require, does not include the atmosphere inside a constructed enclosure that
is not open to the weather.
"Air Contaminant" means any Substance or odour whether gaseous, liquid, solid or a
combination that is emitted into the air and that:
(a)
injures or is capable of injuring the health or safety of a person;
(b)
injures or is capable of injuring property or any life form;
(c)
interferes or is capable of interfering with visibility;
(d)
interferes or is capable of interfering with the normal conduct of business;
(e)
causes or is capable of causing material physical discomfort to a person; or
(f)
damages or is capable of damaging the environment.
"Air Contaminant Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
"Application" means a request for one of the following:
(a)
sewer connection;
(b)
sewer reconnection;
(c)
a Wastewater Discharge Permit;
(d)
to amend, add or delete a term or condition of a Wastewater Discharge Permit;
(e)
to change the activity that is the subject of a Wastewater Discharge Permit; or
(f)
to renew a Wastewater Discharge Permit.
"Automotive Operation" means any commercial, industrial, or institutional operation or public
authority that carries out the repair or maintenance of vehicles, engines, transmissions or other
mechanical devices that use any oil or grease for lubricating purposes including, but not limited
to: collision repair shops, mechanical repair shops, service stations, fuelling stations, oil change
operations, vehicle dealerships, vehicle maintenance facilities, vehicle recycling operations,
radiator repair shops, towing businesses, but not including Vehicle Wash Operations.
"Biochemical Oxygen Demand" (BOD) means the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical
oxidation of organic Substances under standard laboratory procedures in five days at 20 degrees
Celsius expressed in milligrams per litre, as determined by the appropriate procedure in Standard
Methods.
"Biomedical Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
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"Biosolids" means stabilized Wastewater Sludge resulting from a local government Wastewater
treatment process which has been sufficiently treated to reduce pathogen densities and vector
attraction to allow the Sludge to be beneficially recycled in accordance with the requirements of
the provincial Organic Matter Recycling Regulation.
"Building Sewer" means the Sewer pipe extending from the property line of the property
concerned or from the easement line where the Common Sewer is located in an easement, through
the property to the building situated on, and joining the Service Connection to the plumbing system
at the building.
"Certified Amalgam Separator" means any Amalgam Separator that is certified in accordance
with ISO Standard ISO/FDIS 11143: (1999) for "Dental equipment - Amalgam Separators" or its
amendments as established by the International Organization for Standardization.
"Chemical Recovery Cartridge" means a cartridge filled with steel wool, iron mesh, iron
particles or iron-impregnated resin capable of removing silver from silver-bearing Waste through
the principle of metallic replacement.
"Chlorinated Phenols" means the chlorinated derivatives of Phenols specified in Schedule "F"
and as determined by the appropriate procedure described in Standard Methods or in procedures
authorized by the Engineer.
"Code of Practice" means a regulatory document developed by the District which contains
mandatory Sanitary Sewer Discharge standards for specific industrial, institutional or commercial
operations including, without limitation minimum Waste treatment, equipment maintenance and
record keeping requirements for various operations.
"Collecting Container" means the part of a Certified Amalgam Separator designed for retention
of separated Amalgam Waste for the purpose of disposal.
"Common Sewer" means any Sewer, Sewer system or portion thereof used, or intended to be
used, for public use and under the control of the District.
"Composite Sample" means a sample of Waste which is composed of equivalent portions of a
specified number of Grab Samples collected manually or automatically at the same sampling point,
at specified times or flow intervals during a specified sampling period.
"Condensed Water" means Water which is produced through the process of condensation and
includes condensate drainage from refrigeration equipment, air conditioning equipment and steam
heating systems.
"Contaminant" means any Substance whether dissolved or suspended, or any Wastewater quality
parameter that, when present above a certain concentration in Wastewater:
(a)
injures or is capable of injuring the health or safety of a person;
(b)
injures or is capable of injuring property or any life form;
(c)
interferes or is capable of interfering with the proper operation of a sewer or sewage
facility;
(d)
causes or is capable of causing material physical discomfort to a person; or
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(e)
damages or is capable of damaging the environment.
"Cooling Water" means Water obtained from a domestic Water supply, or other fresh Water
source, which is used in an industrial, institutional or commercial cooling process and to which no
Contaminant has been added or is present.
"Corrosive Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
"Council" means the District Council of the District of Mission.
"Cumulative Flow" means the total flow in cubic metres over a known period of time.
"Cumulative Flow Meter" means a device used for measuring Cumulative Flow.
"Dental Amalgam" means a dental filling material consisting of an amalgam of mercury, silver
and other materials such as copper, tin or zinc.
"Dental Operation" means any operation that carries out dental care, dental hygiene or dental
laboratory activities which produces liquid Waste containing mercury or silver and which is
required to operate under the Code of Practice set out in Schedule "J".
"Discharge" means to directly or indirectly introduce a Substance into a Sewer or Wastewater
Treatment System by spilling, disposing, abandoning, depositing, leaking, seeping, pouring,
draining, emptying or by any other means.
"Discharging Operation" means an industrial, commercial, institutional or other undertaking
required to operate under a Code of Practice established as part of this Bylaw.
"District" means the District of Mission.
"Domestic Waste" means liquid Waste:
(a) from the non-commercial preparation, cooking, and handling of food; or
(b) containing human excrement and similar matter from the sanitary conveniences of
dwellings, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and institutions.
"Dry Cleaning Operation" means any commercial, industrial, or institutional operation that
carries out the cleaning of textile and apparel goods, rugs, furs, leathers and other similar articles
using Tetrachloroethylene.
"Dry Shop" means an Automotive Operation that has disconnected all Non-Domestic Waste drains
from the Sanitary Sewer system and does not Discharge any Non-Domestic Waste to the Sanitary
Sewer.
"Electrolytic Recovery" means a method of recovering silver from silver-bearing liquid Waste
by passing direct electrical current between electrodes suspended in Waste.
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"Enactment" means any applicable act, regulation, bylaw, order or authorization, by a federal,
provincial, regional or municipal government or their authorized representatives.
"Engineer" means the Director of Engineering and Public Works of the District of Mission or any
person designated to act in his or her stead to administer or enforce the provisions of this Bylaw.
"Environmental Management Act" means the British Columbia Environmental Management
Act.
"Food Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
"Fixture" means a receptacle, appliance, apparatus or other device that Discharges Wastewater
and includes floor drains.
"Flammable or Explosive Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "E" of this
Bylaw.
"Flow Control Fitting" means a device used to limit the flow of Water into a Wet Vacuum System
to a rate which does not exceed the maximum inlet flow rate of a Certified Amalgam Separator
installed downstream.
"Full Mass Loading" means the total mass of a Substance in the Wastewater discharged to the
Sanitary Sewer over a given time interval usually expressed in kg/d
"Garbage" means solid Waste from the domestic and commercial preparation, cooking, handling,
storage, sale, and dispensing of food.
"Garbage Compactor" means a mechanical device used to compress Garbage to reduce volume.
"Grab Sample" means a sample of Waste collected at a particular time and place.
"Grease Trap" means a device designed and installed to separate and retain Oil and Grease from
Wastewater for physical removal, while permitting Wastewater to Discharge to the Sanitary
Sewer.
"Groundwater" means Water in a saturated zone or stratum beneath the surface of land or below
a surface Water body and includes, but not limited to, Water supplied to wells and springs.
"Groundwater Remediation" means the process by which contaminated groundwater is removed
and treated through technologies including, but not limited to, biological, chemical and physical
treatment.
"Halogenated Solvent" means any liquid organic compound containing chlorine, fluorine,
bromine or iodine.
"Hazardous Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Environmental Management Act
and in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
"Hazardous Waste Regulation" means the provincial Hazardous Waste Regulation, enacted
pursuant to the Environmental Management Act.
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"Hazardous Waste Regulation Leachate Quality Standards" means the Contaminant
concentrations for leachate as set out in Table 1, Schedule 4 of the Hazardous Waste Regulation.
"High Temperature Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
"Holding Tank" means a Holding Tank lawfully installed on real property in the District of
Mission to hold sewage.
"Impervious" means a material having permeability not greater than 1x10-7 cm per second when
subjected to a head of 0.305 m of water where permeability is not affected by the liquid it is meant
to contain.
"Industrial User" means any Person who Discharges, causes or permits the Discharge of Non-
Domestic Waste into a Sanitary Sewer.
"Inspection Chamber" means a device installed on a Service Connection in accordance with
District's Subdivision Control Bylaw.
"Inspector" means a building inspector of the District of Mission, appointed by Council.
"Interceptor" means a receptacle approved by the Engineer and designed to prevent Oil and
Grease, sand or other matter from passing from the source thereof into any Sewer.
"ISO Standard" means standard ISO/FDIS 11143: (1999) for "Dental equipment - Amalgam
separators" or its amendments as established by the International Organization for Standardization.
"Kg/d" means kilograms per day.
"Large Industrial User" means any Industrial User whose Wastewater volume Discharge is
normally greater than 30,000 cubic metres per year.
"Lower Explosive Limit" (LEL) means the lowest concentration of a flammable gas or vapour at
ordinary ambient temperatures, (% by volume in air) in which explosion can occur upon ignition
in a confined area.
"Metering Pump" means a pump designed to deliver Waste at a calibrated flow rate.
"mg/L" means milligrams per litre.
"Miscellaneous Prohibited Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "E" of this
Bylaw.
"Miscellaneous Restricted Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "F" of this
Bylaw.
"Monitoring Point" means an access point to a Sewer, private drainage system or other Sewer
system for the purpose of:
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(a)
measuring the rate of flow or volume of Wastewater being discharged from a
Premises;
(b)
collecting representative samples of Wastewater being discharged from a Premises.
"Natural Outlet" means any outlet into a Watercourse, pond, ditch, lake, bay, ocean, or other
body of surface Water or into groundwater.
"Non-Domestic Waste" means all Waste except Domestic Waste, Storm Water and
Uncontaminated Water.
"NTU" means Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, a standard unit measure of water Turbidity.
"Obstructive Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
"Off-Site Waste Management" means removal of Waste to a facility licensed by a provincial or
federal government for treatment and disposal in accordance with applicable Enactments.
"Oil and Grease" means an organic Substance or Substances recoverable by the partition-
gravimetric procedure set out in Standard Methods or a procedure authorized by the Engineer and
includes, but is not limited to, hydrocarbons, esters, fats, oils, waxes and high molecular weight
carboxylic acids.
"Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons)" means an organic Substance or Substances recoverable by the
partition-gravimetric silica gel absorption procedure set out in Standard Methods or a procedure
authorized by the Engineer and includes, but is not limited to, non-polar petroleum hydrocarbons.
"Oil-Water Separator" means a three-stage oil-water separator that meets the Standard for Oil-
Water Separators (ULC-S656-00) prepared by Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada or equivalent
oil-water separation technology able to achieve an effluent quality of 50 mg/L of Oil and Grease
(Hydrocarbons) or less.
"Operator" means the Person who owns or otherwise has a right to operate a Discharging
Operation or any Person who has been authorized by such Person to act as their agent.
"Owner" shall have the meaning assigned to it under the Community Charter and includes the
authorized agent of the Owner.
"Peak Flow Rate" means the rate at which Wastewater is discharged to the Sanitary Sewer during
the single highest 5-minute Discharge period as reported in L/s.
"Person" means an individual, firm, company, association, society, partnership, corporation, local
government, institution or other similar organization, agency or group as the context requires.
"pH" means the logarithm of the reciprocal of the concentration of hydrogen ions in grams per
litre of solution, as determined by the appropriate procedure in Standard Methods.
"Phenols" means the hydroxy derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons as determined by the
appropriate procedure described in Standard Methods.
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"Photo Imaging Operation" means any operation which carries out photographic film processing
or printing that uses silver in image forming or creates Waste containing silver and which is
required to operate under the Code of Practice set out in Schedule "K".
"Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons" (PAH), also known as polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons, means the aromatic hydrocarbons specified in Schedule "F" as determined by the
appropriate procedure described in Standard Methods or in procedures authorized by the Engineer.
"Pool" means any Water receptacle used for swimming or as a bath or hot tub designed to
accommodate more than one bather at a time or designed for decorative purposes.
"Premises" means any land or building or both or any part thereof.
"Pretreatment" means applications of physical, chemical, and biological processes to reduce the
amount of Contaminants in, or alter the nature of, the Contaminant properties in Wastewater prior
to discharging such Wastewater into the Wastewater Treatment System.
"Prohibited Waste" means a Hazardous Waste, Radioactive Waste, Air Contaminant Waste,
Flammable or Explosive Waste, Obstructive Waste, Corrosive Waste, High Temperature Waste,
Food Waste, Biomedical Waste and Miscellaneous Prohibited Waste, all as described in Schedule
"E" of this Bylaw
"Radioactive Waste" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
"Recreational Vehicle Waste" means Domestic Waste accumulated in a holding tank in a trailer,
camper, transportable housing unit, bus or aircraft.
"Residential Property" means a property which is used primarily for the purpose of residence by
persons on a permanent, temporary or seasonal basis.
"Restricted Waste" means a Specified Waste, ph Waste, BOD and TSS Waste, Wash Water
Waste, Dyes and Colouring Material and Miscellaneous Restricted Waste all as described in
Schedule "F" of this Bylaw.
"Sani-Dump" means a facility allowing the Discharge of Recreational Vehicle Waste directly or
indirectly to a Sewer or a Wastewater Treatment System.
"Sanitary Sewer" means a Sewer which carries Domestic and Non-Domestic Wastes, but is not
intended to carry Storm Water or Cooling Water.
"Service Connection" means the Sewer pipe extending from the Common Sewer to the property
line of the property being served or about to be served, or where the Common Sewer is located in
an easement through the property, means the Sewer pipe extending from the Common Sewer to
the easement line.
"Sewer" means all pipes, conduits, drains and other equipment and facilities, owned or otherwise
under the control or jurisdiction of the District for collecting, pumping and transporting
Wastewater either to a Wastewater Treatment System, or otherwise, and includes, but is not limited
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to, all such pipes, conduits, drains and other equipment and facilities which connect with those of
the District, and includes a Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer.
"Sharps" means hypodermic needles, hypodermic syringes, blades, broken glass and any devices,
instruments or other objects which have acute rigid corners, edges or protuberances.
"Silver Recovery System" means the combination of holding tanks, metering pumps, plumbing
and silver recovery technology which is used to treat liquid Waste containing silver produced by
Photo Imaging Operations.
"Silver Recovery Technology" means equipment that is designed to recover silver from liquid
Waste produced by Photo Imaging Operations using such methods as metallic replacement,
electrolysis, ion exchange or chemical precipitation including: electrolytic units, chemical
recovery cartridges, chemical precipitation units and ion exchange units.
"Silver Test Kit" means a test kit that is capable of measuring the silver concentration in liquid
Waste at a minimum level of 100 mg/L.
"Silver Test Paper" means test paper that is capable of measuring the silver concentration in
liquid Waste at a minimum concentration of 500 mg/L.
"Sludge" means Wastewater containing more than 0.5% total solids.
"Solvent" means a hydrocarbon-based liquid used to clean equipment or to dissolve other
Substances.
"Spill Containment" means Spill Containment as required under the provincial Hazardous Waste
Regulation enacted pursuant to the Environmental Management Act.
"Spill Reporting Regulation" means the Spill Reporting Regulation enacted pursuant to the
Environmental Management Act.
"Spill Response Plan" means a written plan developed for the Operator to respond to any spills
of Prohibited Waste or Restricted Waste that defines the rules and responsibilities for a spill
response, and includes contact names and numbers for the appropriate agencies and a list of all
spill response equipment.
"Standard Methods" means the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water
and Wastewater jointly prepared and published from time to time by the American Public Health
Association, American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation.
"Storm Sewer" or "Storm Drain" means a Common Sewer which carries Storm Water and
surface Water, but excludes Domestic Waste and Non-Domestic Waste containing Contaminants.
"Storm Water" means any flow occurring during, or immediately following, any form of natural
precipitation and resulting therefrom.
"Substance" includes any solid, liquid or gas.
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"Suspended Solids" means the total suspended matter that floats on the surface of, or is suspended
in, Water, Wastewater, or other liquids and which is removable by laboratory filtering, as
determined by the appropriate procedure in Standard Methods.
"Tetrachloroethylene" means an aliphatic hydrocarbon having the chemical formula CCl2=CCl2
also referred to as ethylene tetrachloride, PCE, perc, perchlor, perchlorethylene,
perchloroethylene, perk, tetrachloroethene and 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethylene.
"Tetrachloroethylene-Contaminated Residue" means any solid, liquid or Sludge containing
Tetrachloroethylene, other than Wastewater, that is produced by a Dry Cleaning Operation.
"Tetrachloroethylene-Water Separator" means equipment used to separate Tetrachlor-oethylene
and Water by gravity.
"Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations" means the Transportation of Dangerous
Goods Regulations SOR/2001-266 enacted pursuant to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Act of Canada.
"Treatment Works" means any Works or procedures specified in a Code of Practice or a
Wastewater Discharge Permit designed for the treatment of Waste.
"Trucked Liquid Waste" means any Waste that is collected and transported off-site by means
other than Discharge to a Sanitary Sewer, including, but not limited to, septic tank Waste,
Domestic Waste from holding tanks, and Oil and Grease from Grease Traps.
"Turbidity" means a measure of the lack of clarity or degree of transparency of water caused by
inorganic and organic suspended or dissolved substances. Turbidity values are generally reported
in Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU).
"Uncontaminated Water" means Water not containing any Contaminants restricted or prohibited
by the effluent standards in effect, or Water the Discharge of which will not cause any violation of
receiving Water quality standards.
"User" means any Person who Discharges, causes, or permits the Discharge of Wastewater into a
Sewer.
"Vehicle Wash Operation" means the washing of the exterior of vehicles by any commercial,
industrial or institutional operation or by a public authority.
"Waste" means any Substance whether gaseous, liquid or solid, that is, or is intended to be,
discharged or discarded, directly or indirectly, to a Sewer.
"Wastewater" means the composite of Water and water-carried Wastes from residential,
commercial, industrial or institutional premises or any other source.
"Wastewater Discharge Permit" means a Wastewater Discharge Permit issued by the Engineer
under this Bylaw for Discharges to the Sanitary Sewer.
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"Wastewater Sludge" means the removed material resulting from chemical treatment,
coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, flotation or biological oxidation of Wastewater.
"Wastewater Treatment System" means any devices, facilities, structures, equipment, or works
owned or used by the District for the purpose of the transmission, storage, treatment, recycling,
and reclamation of Domestic and Non-Domestic Waste, or necessary to recycle or reuse Water at
the most economical cost over the estimated life of the Wastewater system, including but not
limited to intercepting Sewers, outfall Sewers, sewage collection systems, pumping, power, and
other equipment and their appurtenances, extensions, improvements, remodelling, additions, and
alterations, including the J.A.M.E.S. Treatment Plant, 5959 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford.
"Water" includes seawater, surface Water, groundwater and ice.
"Watercourse" means:
(a)
a river, stream, creek, waterway, lagoon, lake, spring, swamp, marsh or other
natural body of Water; or
(b)
a canal, ditch, reservoir or other man-made surface feature;
whether it contains or conveys Water continuously or intermittently.
"Wet Vacuum System" means a dental operatory vacuum system that uses Water, which is spun
and thrown out within the pump mechanism, to create a vacuum.
"Works" includes:
(a)
a drain, ditch, Sewer or Waste disposal system including a Wastewater Treatment
System, pumping station or outfall;
(b)
a device, equipment, land or a structure that:
(i) measures, handles, transports, stores, treats or destroys Waste or a Contaminant;
or
(ii) introduces Waste or a Contaminant into the environment;
(c)
an installation, plant, machinery, equipment, land; or a process that causes or may
cause a release of a Contaminant into the environment, or is designed or used to
measure or control the introduction of Waste into the environment, or to measure
or control a Contaminant;
(d)
an installation, plant, machinery, equipment, land or a process that monitors or
cleans up a Contaminant or Waste.
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SCHEDULE "B" - APPLICATION FOR SEWER SERVICE
APPLICATION / PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Date: ______________________________
Receipt No. ______________________
Property Address:
Legal:
P.I.D. No.:
Roll Number:
Owner:
Telephone No.: ( )
Address:
Contractor:
Telephone No.: ( )
Address:
DESCRIPTION
SIZE
SERVICE FEE
ADMINISTRATION FEE
INSPECTION FEE
WATER
mm
$
$
$
SANITARY
mm
$
$
$
STORM
mm
$
$
$
ACCESS
mm
$
$
$
*** Note
-
Inclusion of property to applicable specified areas required
Yes_____
No _____
-
Are Latecomer Charges applicable
Yes_____
No _____
-
Are Offsite Works applicable
Yes_____
No _____
The granting of a permit shall not relieve the owner from full responsibility for carrying out the construction, or having
the construction carried out, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Bylaws, any applicable Federal or
Provincial Act or regulation, and any covenant, easement or right of way registered against the real property.
Signature of Owner/Agent:
_____________________________________
Print Name:
_____________________________________
P.O. Box 20, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, B.C. V2V 4L9
Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 & (604) 820-3715
Web Site: www.mission.ca E-mail: [email protected]
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SCHEDULE "C" - SEWER CONNECTION FEES
Effective
January 1, 2026
Sewer Connection Fees
1
SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION
1 (a)
The connection fees shall be:
0 to 1 meter depth
first meter or less
$977.00
per meter beyond 1 meter
$242.00
1.01 to 2 meters depth
first meter or less
$1,365.00
per meter beyond 1 meter
$294.00
2.01 to 3 meters depth
first meter or less
$1,764.00
per meter beyond 1 meter
$452.00
3.01 to 4 meters depth
first meter or less
$2,174.00
per meter beyond 1 meter
$809.00
More than 4 meters depth or larger than 150 mm diameter
first meter or less
Time and Materials
per meter beyond 1 meter
Time and Materials
1 (b) (i)
The Administration Fee for a quote to connect, irrespective of
diameter, shall be:
$58.00
1 (b)
(ii)
In addition to (i), the Administration Fee to complete the
service connection, irrespective of diameter, shall be:
$257.00
1 (c)
Sanitary Sewer Connection Inspection fee
$100.00
1 (c)
(ii)
Sanitary Sewer Connection Inspection fee charges for
inspections performed outside regular working hours shall be:
Time and Materials
1 (d)
Sanitary Sewer Pre-service Connection Fee
Same as sanitary
sewer service
connection fee with
a 20% reduction to
applicable costs
2
STORM SEWER CONNECTION
2 (a)
The connection fees shall be:
0 to 1 meter depth
first meter or less
$977.00
per meter beyond 1 meter
$242.00
1.01 to 2 meters depth
first meter or less
$1,365.00
per meter beyond 1 meter
$294.00
2.01 to 3 meters depth
first meter or less
$1,764.00
per meter beyond 1 meter
$452.00
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Effective
January 1, 2026
Sewer Connection Fees
3.01 to 4 meters depth
first meter or less
$2,174.00
per meter beyond 1 meter
$809.00
More than 4 meters depth or larger than 150 mm diameter
first meter or less
Time and Materials
per meter beyond 1 meter
Time and Materials
2 (b) (i)
The Administration Fee for a quote to connect, irrespective of diameter,
shall be:
$58.00
2 (b) (ii)
In addition to (i), the Administration Fee to complete the service connection,
irrespective of diameter, shall be:
$257.00
2 (c)
Storm Service Connection Inspection Fee
$100.00
2 (c) (ii)
Storm Sewer Connection Inspection Fee for inspections performed outside
regular working hours shall be:
Time and Materials
2 (d)
Storm Sewer Pre-Service Connection Fee
Same as storm sewer
service connection
with a 20% reduction
to applicable costs
3
EXTRA LENGTH AND DEEP SERVICE CONNECTIONS
For any service connection, whether storm or sanitary, which exceeds
twenty (20) meters in length, or which has a depth in excess of four (4)
meters over more than half its length, the fee will be the actual costs of
construction with a deposit at the time of application in the amount equal to
the estimated cost of the work, as determined by the Engineer.
Time and Materials
4
DISCONNECTION OF THE SERVICE
Sanitary Sewer Disconnection (at the main by municipal crews)
$1,985.00
Capping the service at the property line by municipal crews
$1,400.00
Capping the service at property line by municipal crews in conjunction with
capping of either a storm sewer or water service
$1,840.00
Capping the service at property line by municipal crews in conjunction with
capping of both storm sewer and water services
$1,840.00
Capping the service at property line by owner under direct municipal
inspection - each service
$115.00
Storm Sewer Disconnection (at the main by municipal crews)
$1,985.00
Capping the service at the property line by municipal crews
$1,400.00
Capping the service at property line by municipal crews in conjunction with
capping of either a sanitary sewer or water service
$1,840.00
Capping the service at property line by municipal crews in conjunction with
capping of both sanitary sewer and water services
$1,840.00
Capping the service at property line by owner under direct municipal
inspection - each service.
$115.00
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Effective
January 1, 2026
5
BUILDING SEWER INSTALLED BY CITY
Where an Owner fails to comply with an order to connect to the Sewer
connection and the work is directed to be done by the City, the entire cost
of the work plus a supervision and overhead charge not exceeding 20% of
the total amount for labour, equipment and materials will be charged to the
Owners.
Time and Materials
6
SURFACE RESTORATION FEE
First Square Meter
$788.00
Additional Square Meters
$263.00
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SCHEDULE "D" - SANITARY SEWER USER RATES & FEES
VOLUME CALCULATION
1
For holders of Wastewater Discharge Permits with a Sanitary Sewer meter, volume calculations
shall be determined based upon 100% of the volume measured by the Sanitary Sewer meter.
2
For holders of Wastewater Discharge Permits without a Sanitary Sewer meter, but with a Water
meter on City supplied Water, volume calculations shall be determined as per the Consolidated
Sewer User Rates and Charges Bylaw.
3
Volume calculations for holders of Wastewater Discharge Permits, with Sanitary Sewer meters
or Water meters on private wells, shall be calculated as above and invoices on a quarterly basis.
Effective
January 1, 2024
Sanitary Sewer User Rates
All sanitary sewer use rates shall be paid by the User in accordance with the
Consolidated Sewer User Rates and Charges Bylaw and this bylaw, where
applicable. The following table specifies sewer use rates for those discharges
authorized by a Wastewater Discharge Permit and where a Sanitary Sewer
meter is in place. Charges will be invoiced on a quarterly basis.
Non-Residential Users: (Volume)
1 - 10,000 m3
$0.67/m3
10,001 - 100,000 m3
$0.61/m3
Greater than 100,001 m3
$0.52/m3
Residential Users and Multiple Use with Residential Users:
per cubic meter
$0.86
BOD and TSS WASTE CHARGES
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
charges are calculated based on Full Mass Loading
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) $/kg/month $0.45/kg/month
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) $/kg/month $0.50/kg/month
Disposal of Trucked Liquid Waste at the JAMES Treatment
Plant
Per 1,000 litres
$60.00
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT FEES
1
Application Fee
There is no application fee for a person to apply for a Wastewater Discharge Permit
2
Amendment Fee
2 (a)
Each time the holder of a Wastewater Discharge Permit requests an amendment to the
Wastewater Discharge Permit held by him or her, he or she shall pay an amendment fee of
$500.00. Completion of an Application form as provided in Schedule "G" is required. The
amendment fee is payable upon issuance of the amended permit.
2 (b)
No amendment fee will be charged for Wastewater Discharge Permit amendments that have
been initiated by the City of Mission.
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WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT FEES FOR GROUNDWATER
REMEDIATION SITES
1
Application Fee
1 (a)
A Person who applies for a Wastewater Discharge Permit for Groundwater Remediation Sites
shall pay an Application fee of $1,500.00.
1 (b)
The Application fee is payable upon submission to the Engineer of a completed Application
form as provided in Schedule "H".
1 (c)
The City will not process an Application for a Wastewater Discharge Permit until the
Application fee has been paid.
1 (d)
The Application fee will not be refunded if the Engineer does not issue a Wastewater Discharge
Permit for the groundwater remediation site.
2
Amendment Fee
2 (a)
Each time the holder of a Wastewater Discharge Permit for Groundwater Remediation Sites
requests an amendment to the Wastewater Discharge Permit held by him or her, he or she shall
pay an amendment fee of $500.00. Completion of an Application form as provided in Schedule
"H" is required. The amendment fee is payable upon issuance of the amended permit.
2 (b)
No amendment fee will be charged for Wastewater Discharge Permit amendments that have
been initiated by the City of Mission.
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SCHEDULE "E" - PROHIBITED WASTE
Prohibited Waste means:
1.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste as defined by the Environmental Management Act.
2.
Radioactive Waste
Any Radioactive Wastes or isotopes of such half-life or concentration that they do not comply with
regulations or orders issued by the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada, or other authority
having jurisdiction and control over their use, and which will or may cause damage or hazards to
the Sanitary Sewer or Wastewater Treatment System, or personnel operating the system.
3.
Air Contaminant Waste
Any Waste other than Sanitary Waste which, by itself or in combination with another Substance,
is capable of creating, causing or introducing an Air Contaminant outside any Sanitary Sewer or
Wastewater Treatment System or is capable of creating, causing or introducing an Air
Contaminant within any Sanitary Sewer or Wastewater Treatment System which would create a
public nuisance or hazard to life, or are or may be sufficient to prevent safe entry by authorized
personnel.
4.
Flammable or Explosive Waste
Any Waste, which by itself or in combination with another Substance, is capable of causing or
contributing to an explosion or supporting combustion in any Sanitary Sewer or Wastewater
Treatment System including, but not limited to gasoline, naphtha, propane, diesel, fuel oil,
kerosene or alcohol. At no time shall two successive readings on an explosion hazard meter, at
the point of Discharge into any Sanitary Sewer, be more than 5% nor any single reading over 10%
of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) of the meter.
5.
Obstructive Waste
Any Waste which by itself or in combination with another Substance, is capable of obstructing the
flow of, or interfering with, the operation, performance or maintenance of any Sanitary Sewer or
Wastewater Treatment System including, but not limited to: ashes, cinders, earth, sand, mud,
straw, sweepings, gardening or agricultural waste, insoluble shavings, chemicals, paint, metal,
glass, Sharps, rags, cloth, tar, asphalt, creosote, cement-based products, plastic, wood, feathers,
animal paunch contents, offal, , bones, meat trimmings and wastes, fish or fowl head, shrimp, crab
or clam shells, entrails, lard, tallow, baking dough, chemical residues, canner waste bulk solids,
hair and fleshings, spent grain and hops, whole or ground paper dishes and cups, whole or ground
plastic dishes and cups, whole or ground food and beverage containers, unground garbage, and
paper and brewery Waste.
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6.
Corrosive Waste
Any Waste with corrosive properties which, by itself or in combination with any other Substance,
may cause damage to any Sanitary Sewer or Wastewater Treatment System or which may prevent
safe entry by authorized personnel.
7.
High Temperature Waste
(a)
Any Waste which, by itself or in combination with another Substance, will create
heat in amounts that interfere with, or are capable of interfering with, the operation
and maintenance of the Sanitary Sewer or Wastewater Treatment System or with
the treatment of Waste;
(b)
Any Waste which will raise the temperature of Waste entering any Sanitary Sewer
to 40oC (104oF) or more;
(c)
Any Non-domestic Waste with a temperature of 54oC (129oF) or more.
8.
Food Wastes
Any Waste from cooking and handling of food that, at the point of Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer;
contains particles larger than 5 mm in any direction.
9.
Biomedical Waste
Any Waste that, at the point of discharge into a sewer, contains Biomedical Waste as defined in
the Hazardous Waste Regulation under the Environmental Management Act.
10.
Miscellaneous Prohibited Waste
Any Waste, other than Domestic Waste, which by itself or in combination with another substance:
(a)
constitutes or may constitute a significant health or safety hazard to any person;
(b)
may interfere with any Sanitary Sewer or Wastewater Treatment System;
(c)
may cause a Discharge from a Wastewater Treatment System to contravene any
requirements by or under any permit issued under the Environmental Management
Act or any other act, or any other law or regulation governing the quality of the
Discharge, or may cause the Discharge to result in a hazard to people, animals,
property or vegetation;
(d)
may cause Biosolids to fail criteria for beneficial land application in British
Columbia as set out in the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (British Columbia)
deposited February 2002.
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SCHEDULE "F" - RESTRICTED WASTE
Restricted Waste means:
1.
Specified Waste
Any Waste which, at the point of Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer, contains any Contaminant at a
concentration in excess of the limits set out below. All concentrations are expressed as total
concentrations which includes all forms of the Contaminant, whether dissolved or undissolved.
The concentration limits apply to both Grab and Composite Samples. Contaminant definitions
and methods of analysis are outlined in Standard Methods or methods specified by the Engineer.
Any of the Contaminants listed below in tables a), b) or c) that are present in a Waste at dissolved
concentrations in excess of the Hazardous Waste Regulation Leachate Quality Standards will
qualify that Waste, regardless of the sampling method used, as a Hazardous Waste.
a) CONVENTIONAL CONTAMINANTS [mg/L]
Total Oil and Grease1
150
Note: 1 Total Oil and Grease includes Oil and Grease (hydrocarbons) (see table (b))
b) ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS [mg/L]
Benzene
0.1
Total BETX2
1.0
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)3
0.05
Phenols
1
Chlorinated Phenols4
0.05
Oil and Grease (hydrocarbons)
15
Tetrachloroethylene
0.05
Notes: 2 Total BETX include:
Benzene
Ethylbenzene
Toluene
Xylenes
3 Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) include:
Naphthalene
Benzo(a)anthracene
Acenaphthylene
Chrysene
Acenapthene
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
Fluorene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Phenanthrene
Benzo(a)pyrene
Anthracene
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Fluoranthene
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Pyrene
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
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SCHEDULE "F" - RESTRICTED WASTE cont'd
4 Chlorinated Phenols include:
Tetrachlorophenols (2,3,4,5-, 2,3,4,6-, 2,3,5,6-)
Pentachlorophenol
(c) INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS [mg/L]
Aluminum (Al)
50.0
Arsenic (As)
1.0
Boron (B)
50.0
Cadmium (Cd)
0.2
Chromium (Cr)
4.0
Cobalt (Co)
5.0
Copper (Cu)
2.0
Iron (Fe)
10.0
Lead (Pb)
1.0
Manganese (Mn)
5.0
Mercury (Hg)
0.05
Molybdenum (Mo)
1.0
Nickel (Ni)
2.0
Selenium (Se)
1.0
Silver (Ag)
1.0
Zinc (Zn)
3.0
Cyanide (CN)
1.0
Sulphate (SO4)
1500.0
Sulphide (S)
1.0
2.
pH Waste
Any Wastewater or sediment, earth, construction or excavation wastes, cements, concrete, or other
substances, which when mixed with water, having a pH value outside the range of 6.5 to 9.0; or
with any other corrosive property that reasonably could be hazardous to the environment,
structures, equipment, or persons such as, but not limited to, battery or plating acid and Wastes,
copper sulphate, chromium salts and compounds, or salt brine.
3.
Excessive Turbidity Waste
Any Wastewater or runoff that has a Turbidity exceeding 25 NTU during normal weather
conditions; and 100 NTU when the site from which the Wastewater or runoff originates has
received at least 25 mm of rain within the last 24 hours, where it is measured at the immediate
point of Discharge into the Storm Sewer or Watercourse.
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SCHEDULE "F" - RESTRICTED WASTE cont'd
4.
BOD and TSS Waste
Any Waste or Wastewater at the point of Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer that may produce a
significant mass loading of BOD and/or TSS at the J.A.M.E.S. Treatment Plant, as determined by
the Engineer. Wastewater of unusual strength or character cannot be discharged into a Sanitary
Sewer except by special agreement with the User which allows the Wastewater into the Sanitary
Sewer and to be specially treated, subject to plant capacity, District approval and payment of user
charges, as may be applicable. The applicable charges for BOD and TSS Waste are outlined in
Schedule "D".
5.
Wash Water Wastes
Any Waste originating from Water used in washing industrial equipment, machines, or vehicles.
6.
Dyes and Colouring Material
Dyes or colouring materials including, but not limited to dye Wastes and vegetable tanning
solutions, which may pass through the Wastewater Treatment System and discolour the effluent
from the Wastewater Treatment System except where the dye is used by the District as a tracer.
7.
Miscellaneous Restricted Waste
Any of the following Wastes as defined in the bylaw:
(a)
concentrations of inert Suspended Solids such as, but not limited to, Fuller's Earth,
lime slurries, or lime residue.
(b)
concentrations of dissolved solids such as, but not limited to, sodium chloride,
calcium chloride, or sodium sulphate.
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION
General Instructions
- Provide all required information and attachments.
- If you do not have an answer for the requested information, indicate so and explain why.
- Indicate "N/A" if a section does not apply to your Application.
- Use additional pages as required.
- Send the completed Application form and attachments to the following address:
Attn: Source Control Program
Abbotsford/Mission Water & Sewer Services
32315 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7
Telephone: (604) 853-5485
Facsimile: (604) 557-1457
This is an Application for a Wastewater Discharge Permit under
the following bylaw:
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION cont'd
Permit Conditions
In consideration of the granting of this permit, the Applicant agrees:
1. To accept and abide by the Terms and Conditions herein;
2. To accept and abide by the District of Mission Sewer Bylaw No. 5033-2009 (Bylaw);
3. To provide any additional information on the Wastewater Discharge as required by District
staff;
4. To cooperate at all times with District staff in the inspection, sampling and study of the
Wastewater facilities and Discharges;
5. To ensure that no other Wastes are discharged into the Sanitary Sewer other than what is
allowed under this Permit;
6. To operate only the Wastewater Discharge point(s) to the Sanitary Sewer as authorized under
this permit;
7. To inspect any Pretreatment equipment on a regular basis to ensure that it remains in good
working order and to notify District staff immediately of any malfunction of these works;
8. To provide a monitoring point on the Discharge pipe entering the Sanitary Sewer, placing the
monitoring point in such a location that it is easily accessible by District staff;
9. To immediately notify the District (as specified in Schedule "I" of the Bylaw) and undertake
appropriate remedial action in the event of an accidental Discharge to any Sewer;
10. Without limiting Section 2 of these conditions, to pay the applicable Sanitary Sewer User fees
established in Schedule "D" of the Bylaw, to allow District staff to obtain Discharge volumes
by recording meter readings from a District water meter or Sanitary sewer meter; and if a
Sanitary Sewer meter is used to determine Sanitary Sewer User fees, to install the Sanitary
Sewer meter in such a location that is easily accessible to District staff; and to provide District
staff with confirmation of the Sanitary Sewer meter accuracy prior to discharging any
Wastewater into the Sanitary Sewer;
11. To pay the District any applicable charges for treatment and trunk Sanitary Sewer, as
established in the Development Cost Charges Bylaw (2004), as amended or replaced from time
to time and calculated by the Engineer in accordance with that bylaw;
12. To pay the District any applicable charges for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and total
suspended solids (TSS) Waste as established in Schedules "D" and "G" in this Bylaw;
13. To apply for a revised Wastewater Discharge Permit if any changes in the processes,
production, and methods of Wastewater treatment or operations creates a significant change in
Wastewater volume or quality; and
14. To pay all costs related to this Wastewater Discharge Permit.
The Engineer may modify the conditions of this agreement, subject to the providing notice and
reasons to the applicant, and may suspend or revoke the Wastewater Discharge Permit at any
time if the Engineer considers it necessary for public health or safety; the Permit holder has not
complied with this Bylaw; or that any of the conditions of this Permit have been contravened.
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION cont'd
SECTION A: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Company Name:
Business License #:
Expiry Date:
Contact Name:
Title:
Email:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Emergency
Telephone:
Site Address:
House No.
Street
City
Province
Postal Code
Mailing Address: Same as Site Address
House No.
Street
City
Province
Postal Code
Permit Application Information (Check One):
Permit Renewal
Existing Unpermitted Discharge
Permit Amendment
Proposed New Discharge
Proposed Short Term Discharge (i.e. water main projects, storm sewer projects, etc.)
Date Permit Required:
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION cont'd
SECTION B: PROCESS DESCRIPTION
1.
Nature of Business
Briefly describe your business and the main activities producing wastewater, or proposed to
produce wastewater, at the applicable site (type of processing, manufacturing, service, etc.).
Attach additional pages if necessary
2.
Raw Materials & Products/Byproducts Identification
Indicate the raw materials used, or proposed to be used, and the products/byproducts that are
produced, or proposed to be produced, in your process. Include a daily volume or mass used for
each material or product/byproduct. Attach additional pages if necessary.
RAW MATERIALS
DAILY AMOUNT
(m3 or kg)
PRODUCTS/BYPRODUCTS
DAILY AMOUNT
(m3 or kg)
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION cont'd
SECTION C: WATER SOURCES & LOSSES
1.
Water Sources
Indicate the average daily volume contributed, or proposed to be contributed, from each Water
source.
WATER SOURCE
DAILY VOLUME
(m3)
Municipal
Private Water Company
Surface Water (Lake, Pond)
On Site Well
Other Source(s)
2.
Water Losses
Is there or will there be any water used in product manufacturing or lost
through evaporation?
Yes No
If yes, describe and provide amounts:
Attach additional pages if necessary
SECTION D: WASTEWATER SOURCES
Indicate the sources of Wastewater including how they are formed, whether the formation is
continuous or in batches, and what the expected daily volume of Wastewater Discharge to the
Sanitary Sewer is. Attach additional pages if necessary.
WASTEWATER SOURCE
CONTINUOUS or BATCH
DAILY VOLUME
(m3)
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION cont'd
SECTION E: OPERATING PERIOD
1.
Typical Operating Period
Specify the typical operating period for your business:
HOURS/DAY
DAYS/WEEK
WEEKS/YEAR
Are the typical days of operation for your business Monday through Friday?
Yes No
If no, indicate the typical days of operation for your business:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Specify the typical hours of operation for your business (as a percentage, %):
08:00 to 16:00
16:00 to 24:00
0:00 to 08:00
2.
Seasonal Variations
Does, or will, your business operate on a seasonal basis? Yes No
If yes, indicate the typical months of operation for your business:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
How does, or how will, your business reduce operations during non-peak periods?
Reduce rate of processing
Reduce hours of operation
Other:
Not Applicable
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION cont'd
SECTION F: FLOW INFORMATION
Maximum Daily Discharge Volume:
L m3
Peak Flow Rate:
L/s
Maximum Discharge Duration:
Hours/day
Days/week
Weeks/year
Indicate what method is used, or will be used, for measuring volumes of Wastewater discharged
to the Sanitary Sewer:
Magnetic flow meter
Parshall flume
Water meter (i.e. 90% of water usage)
Other: ___________________________
SECTION G: WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT
Indicate Pretreatment devices or processes that you are currently using, or proposing to use, to
treat individual or combined Wastewater streams prior to Discharge to the Sanitary Sewer. Check
as many as appropriate.
Air Flotation
Ozonation
Chemical Precipitation
pH Adjustment
Filtration
No Pretreatment
Grease or Oil Separator
Reverse Osmosis
Grease Trap
Screening
Grit Removal
Sedimentation
Ion Exchange
Settling
Precipitation
Other: _______________
Note: Identify each indicated treatment process on the Schematic Flow Diagram and Site Layout
(Attachments A and B required under Section L of this Application).
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION cont'd
SECTION H: MONITORING POINT LOCATION
A Monitoring Point must be designated for each Non-Domestic Wastewater connection to the
Sanitary Sewer system and must not include any Domestic Waste. The Monitoring Point must be
downstream of any Pretreatment processes and complete mixing must have occurred. Identify the
current or proposed Monitoring Point location(s) in the Site Layout (Attachment B required under
Section L of this Application) and describe the current or proposed Monitoring Point(s) below.
Attach additional pages if necessary
SECTION I: SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTAINMENT
Do you have any provisions to prevent spills from entering the Sanitary
Sewer?
Yes No
If yes, briefly describe:
Attach additional pages if necessary
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SECTION J: WASTEWATER CLASSIFICATION AND QUALITY
Indicate whether any of the following types of Wastes, as defined in Section 23 and Schedules "A"
and "E" of the Bylaw, are contained in, or will be contained in, Wastewater discharged to the
Sanitary Sewer.
PROHIBITED WASTES
YES
NO
Storm Water
Uncontaminated Water / Cooling Water
Radioactive Waste or isotopes
Waste causing air pollution
Flammable or Explosive Waste
Waste causing obstruction or interference
Corrosive Waste
Waste with a temperature above 54°C
Food Waste containing particles >5mm in any direction
Biomedical Waste
Indicate whether the following types of Waste, as defined in Section 23 and Schedules "A" and
"F" of the Bylaw, are contained in, or will be contained in, the Wastewater discharged to the
Sanitary Sewer. Where the answer is yes, please provide the concentration or range for each Waste
before and after treatment. Provide actual analytical data wherever possible. Units should be
expressed as mg/L, except as noted.
RESTRICTED WASTES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE)
Wastewater pH (pH units)
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Total Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)
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RESTRICTED WASTES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE)
Total Oil and Grease
Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons)
Total BETX
-
Benzene
-
Ethylbenzene
-
Toluene
-
Xylenes
Tetrachloroethylene
Polynuclear Aromatic
Hydrocarbons
(PAHs)
Phenols
Chlorinated Phenols
Sulphate
Sulphide
Chlorine
Chloride
Sodium Chloride
Aluminum
Arsenic
Boron
Cadmium
Chromium
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION (cont'd)
RESTRICTED WASTES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE)
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Manganese
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Zinc
Indicate whether any of the following Wastes are contained in, or will be contained in, the
Wastewater discharged to the Sanitary Sewer. Where the answer is yes, please provide the
concentration or range for each Waste before and after treatment. Provide actual analytical data
wherever possible. Units should be expressed as mg/L, except as noted.
OTHER SUBSTANCES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE)
Biphenyls
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chemical Oxygen Demand
(COD)
Conductivity
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OTHER SUBSTANCES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATION
OR RANGE)
Total Polychlorinated
Biphenyls (PCBs)
Trichloroethylene
Vinyl Chloride
HAZARDOUS WASTES
YES
NO
Does your Wastewater Discharge contain Hazardous Waste, prior to
treatment?
Does your Wastewater Discharge contain Hazardous Waste, following
treatment?
Hazardous Wastes - If yes to either of the above, detail (on a separate page) the provisions taken
to comply with Column 3 of Schedule 1.2 (Standard for Discharges Directed to Municipal or
Industrial Effluent Treatment Works) of the Hazardous Waste Regulation. Please provide
supporting information and analytical data.
SECTION K: EXPANSION PLANS
Are any process changes or expansions planned for your operation during
the next three years that could alter Wastewater volumes or quality?
Consider production processes as well as Pretreatment processes.
Yes No
If yes, briefly describe these changes and their effects on the Wastewater volume and
quality:
Attach additional pages if necessary
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION (cont'd)
SECTION L: REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Schematic Flow Diagram
The schematic flow diagram must be a simple line drawing illustrating production/process steps
at your facility, with particular emphasis on the processes that generate Wastewater and their
associated Pretreatment systems. Your diagram should include:
- Each process that generates Wastewater (number each Waste source);
- Additional schematics of each Wastewater Pretreatment process;
- Process Water flow lines;
- Wastewater flow lines; and
- Sewer Discharge point(s).
Attachment B: Site Layout
The site layout locates each activity and process in a geographical setting. The site layout, at
minimum, should include:
- Building outlines;
- Property lines;
- North arrow;
- Wastewater drainage/collection/Pretreatment systems;
- Locations of any continuous monitoring equipment (pH, flow meters, etc.);
- Monitoring Point location(s); and
- Sewer Discharge point(s).
Both of the attachments should be no smaller than 8.5x11 inches and no larger than 11x17
inches.
SECTION M: REQUESTED PERMIT TERM
Indicate below the length of time that you require a Wastewater Discharge Permit. Please note
that the maximum term for a Wastewater Discharge Permit is one year.
0 - 30 days 31 - 90 days 91 - 180 days 181 - 270 days 271 - 365 days
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SCHEDULE "G" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION (cont'd)
SECTION N: DECLARATION
I declare that the information given on this APPLICATION is correct and accurate to the best
of my knowledge.
Name (Please Print)
Title
Signature
Date
If you elect to appoint another company employee or consultant as the primary contact for this
Application, please complete the following:
Primary contact information
Name (Please Print)
Title
Company
Name
(if
Consultant)
Telephone
Fax
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SCHEDULE "H" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES
General Instructions
- Provide all required information and attachments.
- If you do not have an answer for the requested information, indicate so and explain why.
- Indicate "N/A" if a section does not apply to your Application.
- Use additional pages as required.
- Send the completed Application form, attachments and Application fee to the following
address:
Attn: Source Control Program
Abbotsford/Mission Water & Sewer Services
32315 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7
Telephone: (604) 853-5485
Facsimile: (604) 557-1457
This is an Application for a Wastewater Discharge Permit for Groundwater
Remediation Sites under the following bylaw:
District of Mission Sewer Bylaw No. 5033-2009
Please enclose a cheque in the amount of $1500, payable to the District of Mission, for
payment for the Wastewater Discharge Permit Application fee.
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SCHEDULE "H" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES cont'd
Permit Conditions
In consideration of the granting of this permit, the applicant agrees:
1. To accept and abide by the Terms and Conditions herein;
2. To accept and abide by the District of Mission Sewer Bylaw No. 5033-2009 (Bylaw);
3. To provide any additional information on the Wastewater Discharge as required by District
staff;
4. To cooperate at all times with District staff in the inspection, sampling and study of the
Wastewater facilities and Discharges;
5. To ensure that no other Wastes are discharged into the Sanitary Sewer other than the agreed
upon Wastewater;
6. To operate only the Wastewater Discharge point(s) to the Sanitary Sewer as authorized under
this permit;
7. To inspect any Pretreatment equipment on a regular basis to ensure that it remains in good
working order and to notify District staff immediately of any malfunction of these works;
8. To provide a monitoring point on the Discharge pipe entering the Sanitary Sewer. The
monitoring point must be provided in such a location that is easily accessible by District staff;
9. To immediately notify the District as specified in Schedule "I" of the Bylaw and to undertake
appropriate remedial action in the event of an accidental Discharge to any Sewer;
10. Without limiting Section 2 of these conditions, to pay the applicable Sanitary Sewer User fees
as established in Schedule "D" of the Bylaw, to allow District staff to obtain Discharge
volumes by recording meter readings from a District water meter or Sanitary sewer meter; if a
Sanitary Sewer meter is used to determine Sanitary Sewer User fees, to install the Sanitary
Sewer meter in such a location that is easily accessible to District staff; and to provide District
staff with confirmation of the Sanitary Sewer meter accuracy prior to discharging any
Wastewater into the Sanitary Sewer;
11. To pay the District any applicable charges for treatment and trunk Sanitary Sewer, as
established in the Development Cost Charges Bylaw (2004), as amended or replaced from time
to time and calculated by the Engineer in accordance with that bylaw;
12. To pay the District any applicable charges for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and total
suspended solids (TSS) Waste as established in Schedules "D" and "G" in this Bylaw;
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13. To apply for a revised Wastewater Discharge Permit if any changes in the processes,
production, and methods of Wastewater treatment or operations creates a significant change in
Wastewater volume or quality; and
14. To pay all costs related to this Wastewater Discharge Permit.
The Engineer may modify the conditions of this agreement, subject to the providing notice
and reasons to the applicant, and may suspend or revoke the Wastewater Discharge Permit
at any time if the Engineer considers it necessary for public health or safety; the Permit
holder has not complied with this Bylaw; or that any of the conditions of this Permit have
been contravened.
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SCHEDULE "H" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES cont'd
SECTION A: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Title:
Email:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Emergency Telephone:
Site Address:
Company Name
House No.
Street
City
Province
Postal Code
Mailing Address:
Company Name
House No.
Street
City
Province
Postal Code
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GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES cont'd
Billing Address: Same as Mailing Address
Company Name
House No.
Street
City
Province
Postal Code
Date Permit Required:
SECTION B: SITE HISTORY
Summarize the business activities and/or manufacturing processes responsible for the site
contamination and provide the name of the current property owner.
Attach additional pages if necessary
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SCHEDULE "H" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES (cont'd)
SECTION C: SITE CONTAMINATION CHARACTERIZATION
Characterize the nature of the site contamination. Include supporting analytical data for the soil,
groundwater and/or collected Storm Water with this Application. Provide an assessment of whether
Hazardous Wastes are present in the soil, groundwater and/or Storm Water. If Hazardous Wastes are
present, detail the provisions taken to comply with Column 3 of Schedule 1.2 (Standard for Discharges
Directed to Municipal or Industrial Effluent Treatment Works) of the provincial Hazardous Waste
Regulation.
Attach additional pages if necessary
SECTION D: OPERATING PERIOD
Specify the typical operating period for when process Wastewater will be discharged to the
Sanitary Sewer:
HOURS/DAY
DAYS/WEEK
WEEKS/YEAR
Will the typical operating days for your operation be Monday through Friday? Yes No
If no, specify the typical days of operation:
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
SUN
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GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES cont'd
Specify the typical number of hours of process Wastewater discharged to the Sanitary Sewer
during the following times:
08:00 to 16:00
16:00 to 24:00
0:00 to 08:00
Expected duration of the project: __________________________________________________
SECTION E: FLOW INFORMATION
Total remediation or excavation site area:
m2 acres
Total Discharge volume over the requested
term of the Permit:
m3 L
Maximum daily Discharge volume:
m3 L
Peak Flow Rate:
L/s
Maximum Discharge duration:
Hours/day
Days/week
Weeks/year
Describe the method for measuring the volume of Wastewater discharged to the Sanitary Sewer.
Attach additional pages if necessary
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GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES (cont'd)
SECTION F: WASTEWATER CLASSIFICATION AND QUALITY
Identify the Contaminants of concern in your Wastewater Discharge (e.g. hydrocarbons, BETX,
PAHs, metals, Suspended Solids, etc.). Identify whether the Discharge includes Storm Water from
direct precipitation. Provide a characterization of the Wastewater before and after Pretreatment,
noting the presence of hydrocarbons, BETX, PAHs, metals, Suspended Solids, and any other
pertinent Contaminants specified in the City of Abbotsford Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw
No. 1862-2009.
Attach additional pages if necessary
Indicate whether any of the following types of Wastes, as defined in Section 23 and Schedules "A"
and "E" of the Bylaw, are contained in the Wastewater to be discharged to the Sanitary Sewer.
Include supporting analytical data.
RESTRICTED WASTES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE)
Wastewater pH (pH units)
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Total Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)
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GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES (cont'd)
RESTRICTED WASTES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE)
Total Oil and Grease
Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons)
Sulphate
Sulphide
Chlorine
Chloride
Sodium Chloride
Total BETX
-
Benzene
-
Ethylbenzene
-
Toluene
-
Xylenes
Tetrachloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene
Polynuclear Aromatic
Hydrocarbons
(PAHs)
Phenols
Chlorinated Phenols
Aluminum
Arsenic
Boron
Cadmium
Chromium
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GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES (cont'd)
RESTRICTED WASTES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE)
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Manganese
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Zinc
Indicate whether any of the following Wastes are contained in the Wastewater. Where the answer
is yes, fill in the concentration levels before Pretreatment and after Pretreatment (if applicable).
Include supporting analytical data.
OTHER SUBSTANCES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE)
Conductivity
Chemical Oxygen Demand
(COD)
Total Polychlorinated
Biphenyls
(PCBs)
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GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES (cont'd)
OTHER SUBSTANCES
YES
NO
UNKNOWN
BEFORE
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE )
AFTER
PRETREATMENT
(CONCENTRATIO
N OR RANGE)
Carbon Tetrachloride
Trichloroethylene
Vinyl Chloride
SECTION G: WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Specify the type of remediation planned for your site:
Pump and treat
Open excavation
Combination pump and
treat/excavation
Other: ____________________________
On the following page, describe Wastewater Treatment Works that will be utilized to treat the
Wastewater prior to Discharge to the Sanitary Sewer. Please include the following:
- Basic design criteria and sizing calculations for the treatment system components;
- The maximum design flow rate for the Treatment Works;
- Justification of the Works based on Wastewater quality data, results from other similar
installations and/or scientific evidence from literature demonstrating performance;
- Maintenance procedures to be carried out to ensure integrity of the Works;
- Any provisions to bypass the Treatment Works;
- For carbon filters, identify procedures/monitoring that will be implemented to ensure
carbon replacement prior to breakthrough;
- Method(s) of disposal of any treatment by-products;
- A schematic flow diagram, identifying Wastewater sources, collection piping, Treatment
Works, instrumentation, sampling point and the point of connection to the Sanitary Sewer.
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GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES (cont'd)
Attach additional pages if necessary
SECTION H: SPILL PREVENTION & CONTAINMENT
Summarize the provisions taken to prevent spills (e.g. from a hydrocarbon storage tank) or
untreated groundwater from entering the Sanitary Sewer system.
Attach additional pages if necessary
SECTION I: REQUESTED PERMIT TERM
Please indicate in the appropriate box below the length of time that you will require a Wastewater
Discharge Permit. The maximum term for an excavation or groundwater remediation Permit is
one year.
Less than 7 days
7-30 days
31-90 days
91-180 days
181-270 days
271-365 days
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SCHEDULE "H" - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SITES (cont'd)
SECTION J: DECLARATION
This Application form must be signed by a representative of the company listed as the applicant
in Section A, who will be responsible for complying with all terms and conditions of the
Wastewater Discharge Permit.
I declare that the information given on this APPLICATION is correct and accurate to the best
of my knowledge.
Name (Please Print)
Title
Signature
Date
If you elect to appoint another company employee or consultant as the primary contact for this
Application, please complete the following:
Primary contact information
Name (Please Print)
Title
Company
Name
(if
Consultant)
Telephone
Fax
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SCHEDULE "I" - REPORTING OF ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES TO SEWER
General Instructions
- Provide all required information and applicable attachments.
- Use additional pages as required.
- Report all required information over the telephone to the following contact number:
District of Mission 24 Hour Public Works Number:
(604) 820-3761
Alternative Contacts:
Director of Engineering & Public Works
604-820-3739
Superintendent of Utilities
604-820-3773
- Send the completed form and applicable attachments to the following address:
Attn: Source Control Program
Abbotsford/Mission Water & Sewer Services
32315 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7
Telephone: (604) 853-5485
Facsimile: (604) 557-1457
This is a notification for an accidental Discharge under
the following bylaw:
District of Mission Sewer Bylaw No. 5033-2009
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SCHEDULE "I" - REPORTING OF ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES TO SEWER cont'd
SECTION A: SITE INFORMATION
COMPANY
NAME:
CONTACT
PERSON:
TITLE
:
TELEPHONE NO:
( ) - -
FAX:
( ) - -
EMERGENCY ACCESS TELEPHONE
NO:
( ) - -
SITE ADDRESS:
House No
Street
City
Province
Postal Code
MAILING
ADDRESS:
House No
Street
City
Province
Postal Code
SECTION B: ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE INFORMATION
Date of Discharge:
Time of Discharge:
Duration of Discharge:
hours days
Total volume or weight of Discharge:
m3 L kg
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Briefly describe the location of the accidental Discharge.
Attach additional pages if necessary
Summarize the type and concentration of all Substances discharged.
SUBSTANCE
CONCENTRATION
Attach additional
pages if necessary
Summarize any associated hazards with the Substance discharged.
Attach additional pages if necessary
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SECTION C: CORRECTIVE ACTION
Summarize all corrective action being taken, or anticipated to be taken, to control the Discharge
or to prevent similar Discharges.
Attach additional pages if necessary
SECTION D: DECLARATION
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1.
PURPOSE
Pursuant to Section 25 of the Bylaw, this Code of Practice for Dental Operations sets out
the requirements for managing Non-Domestic Waste discharged directly or indirectly from
a Dental Operation into the Sanitary Sewer or the Wastewater Treatment System.
2.
APPLICATION
(1)
This Code of Practice applies to Dental Operations that produce Non-Domestic
Waste containing Dental Amalgam. If work in a dental office is limited to work
that does not involve placing or removing Dental Amalgam then this Code of
Practice does not apply.
(2)
The Engineer may require a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Operator of a
Dental Operation to authorize the Discharge of Non-Domestic Waste.
(3)
If the Engineer requires a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Operator of a
Dental Operation, this Code of Practice will not apply unless the Wastewater
Discharge Permit so provides.
(4)
Nothing in this Code of Practice exempts a Person discharging Waste from
complying with this Bylaw or a Wastewater Discharge Permit issued under this
Bylaw and all other applicable Enactments.
3.
REQUIREMENTS
(1)
An Operator of a Dental Operation must not Discharge Waste which, at the point
of Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer, contains:
(a)
Prohibited Waste or Storm Water; or
(b)
Restricted Waste with the exception of Restricted Waste found in Dental
Amalgam: mercury, silver, copper or zinc.
(2)
An Operator of a Dental Operation that produces liquid Waste from photographic
imaging containing silver on or after January 1, 2010 must also comply with the
requirements of Schedule "K" of this Bylaw.
(3)
An Operator of a Dental Operation that produces Wastewater containing Dental
Amalgam on or after January 1, 2010 must treat the Wastewater at the Dental
Operation site prior to Discharge to the Sanitary Sewer using a Certified Amalgam
Separator.
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(4)
An Operator of a Dental Operation must install and maintain the Certified
Amalgam Separator referred to in Section 3 (3) according to the manufacturer's or
supplier's recommendations in order to ensure that the Certified Amalgam
Separator functions correctly.
(5)
An Operator of a Dental Operation shall not install an amalgam separator other than
a Certified Amalgam Separator on or after January 1, 2010.
(6)
An Operator of a Dental Operation who installs a Certified Amalgam Separator on
or after January 1, 2010 must ensure that:
(a)
all Dental Operation Wastewater that contains Dental Amalgam is treated
using the Certified Amalgam Separator;
(b)
a Monitoring Point is installed at the discretion of the Engineer, and is
located at the outlet of the Certified Amalgam Separator or downstream of
the Certified Amalgam Separator at a location upstream of any Discharge
of other Waste;
(c)
the Monitoring Point must be installed in such a manner that the total flow
from the Certified Amalgam Separator may be intercepted and sampled; and
(d)
the Monitoring Point shall be readily and easily accessible at all times for
inspection.
(7)
If the Monitoring Point referred to under subsection (6)(b) is not required by the
Engineer, then subsections (6)(b), (c) and (d) do not apply to that Dental Operation.
(8)
If the Certified Amalgam Separator referred to under Section 3 (5) is located
downstream of a Wet Vacuum System, an Operator of a Dental Operation must
ensure that:
(a)
the Wet Vacuum System is fitted with an internal flow control fitting; or
(b)
a flow control fitting is installed on the water supply line to the Wet Vacuum
System.
(9)
The flow control fitting referred to in Section 3 (8) must be sized to limit the flow
to a rate that is no more than the maximum inlet flow rate of the Certified Amalgam
Separator as stated by the manufacturer of the Certified Amalgam Separator.
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(10)
An Operator of a Dental Operation must locate the Certified Amalgam Separator
in such a manner that an accidental spill, leak or collecting container failure will
not result in Waste containing amalgam entering any Sewer.
(11)
If a location referred to under Section 3 (10) is not available, an Operator of a Dental
Operation must do one of the following:
(a)
install Spill Containment to contain spills or leaks from the Certified
Amalgam Separator; or
(b)
cap all floor drains into which liquid spilled from the Certified Amalgam
Separator would normally flow.
(12)
An Operator of a Dental Operation must replace the Certified Amalgam Separator's
Collecting Container when any of the following occurs:
(a)
the manufacturer's or supplier's recommended expiry date, as shown on the
Certified Amalgam Separator, has been reached; or
(b)
the warning level specified in the ISO Standard has been reached; or
(c)
analytical data obtained using a method of analysis outlined in Standard
Methods, or an alternative method of analysis approved by the Engineer,
having a method detection limit of 0.1 mg/L or lower, indicates that the total
concentration of mercury in the discharge from the Certified Amalgam
Separator is greater than, or equal to, 2 mg/L.
(13)
An Operator of a Dental Operation must not dispose of Dental Amalgam collected
in a Certified Amalgam Separator, a Collecting Container, or any other device, to
a Sewer.
(14)
An Operator of a Dental Operation shall allow the Engineer to inspect the vacuum
system, Certified Amalgam Separator, and Amalgam Waste Collecting Container
upon request, at any time during the ordinary business hours of the Dental
Operation.
4.
RECORD KEEPING AND RETENTION
(1)
An Operator of a Dental Operation that uses a Certified Amalgam Separator must
keep, at the site of installation of the Certified Amalgam Separator, an operation
and maintenance manual containing instructions for installation, use, maintenance
and service of the Certified Amalgam Separator installed.
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(2)
An Operator of a Dental Operation that uses a Certified Amalgam Separator must
post, at the site of installation of the Certified Amalgam Separator, a copy of the
ISO Standard test report pertaining to the Certified Amalgam Separator installed.
(3)
An Operator of a Dental Operation that uses a Certified Amalgam Separator must
keep a record book at the Dental Operation site that includes the following
information pertaining to the Certified Amalgam Separator installed:
(a)
date of installation of the Certified Amalgam Separator and name of the
installation service provider;
(b)
serial number and expiry date of the Certified Amalgam Separator and/or
its components;
(c)
maximum recommended flow rate through the Certified Amalgam
Separator, where applicable;
(d)
dates of inspection, maintenance, cleaning and replacement of any amalgam
separation equipment or components;
(e)
dates and descriptions of all operational problems, spills, leaks or Collecting
Container failures associated with the Certified Amalgam Separator and
remedial actions taken;
(f)
name, address and telephone number of any person or company who
performs any maintenance or disposal services related to the operation of
the Certified Amalgam Separator; and
(g)
dates of pick-up of the Collecting Container for off-site disposal, volume of
Waste disposed and the location of disposal.
(4)
All records must be retained for a period of two years and must be available for
inspection by the Engineer upon request, at any time during the ordinary business
hours of the Dental Operation.
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SCHEDULE "K" - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PHOTO IMAGING OPERATIONS
1.
PURPOSE
Pursuant to Section 25 of the Bylaw, this Code of Practice for Photo Imaging Operations
sets out the requirements for managing Non-Domestic Waste discharged directly or
indirectly from a Photo Imaging Operation into the Sanitary Sewer or the Wastewater
Treatment System.
2.
APPLICATION
(1)
This Code of Practice applies to Photo Imaging Operations that discharge Non-
Domestic Waste containing silver directly or indirectly into the Sanitary Sewer or
the Wastewater Treatment System.
(2)
The Engineer may require a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Operator of a
Photo Imaging Operation to authorize the Discharge of Non-Domestic Waste.
(3)
If the Engineer requires a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Operator of a
Photo Imaging Operation, this Code of Practice will not apply unless the
Wastewater Discharge Permit so provides.
(4)
Nothing in this Code of Practice exempts a Person discharging Waste from
complying with the Bylaw or a Wastewater Discharge Permit issued under the
Bylaw and all other applicable Enactments.
3.
REQUIREMENTS
(1)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation must not Discharge Waste which, at the
point of Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer, contains:
(a)
Prohibited Waste or Storm Water; or
(b)
Restricted Waste with the exception of iron and sulphate; or
(c)
silver in a concentration that is greater than 5 milligrams per litre (mg/L) as
analyzed in a Grab Sample.
(2)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation that produces liquid Waste containing
silver on or after January 1, 2010 must either:
(a)
collect and transport the Waste from the Photo Imaging Operation for Off-
site Waste Management; or
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(b)
treat the Waste at the Photo Imaging Operation site prior to Discharge to
the Sanitary Sewer using one of the following Silver Recovery
Technologies:
(i)
two Chemical Recovery Cartridges connected in a series;
(ii)
an Electrolytic Recovery unit followed by two Chemical Recovery
Cartridges connected in series; or
(iii)
any other Silver Recovery Technology, or combination of
technologies, capable of reducing the concentration of silver in the
Waste to 5 mg/L or less where valid analytical test data has been
submitted to, and accepted by, the Engineer.
(3)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation must install and maintain the Silver
Recovery
Technology
according
to
the
manufacturer's
or
supplier's
recommendations.
(4)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation must collect all liquid Waste containing
silver in a holding tank and must deliver this Waste to the Chemical Recovery
Cartridges using a Metering Pump.
(5)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation must calibrate the Metering Pump
referred to in Section 3 (4) at least once per year.
(6)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation must locate the Silver Recovery System
in such a manner that an accidental spill, leak or container failure will not result in
liquid Waste containing silver in concentrations greater than 5 mg/L entering into
any Sewer.
(7)
If a location referred to under Section 3 (6) is not available, an Operator of a Photo
Imaging Operation must do one of the following:
(a)
install Spill Containment to contain spills or leaks from the Silver Recovery
System; or
(b)
cap all floor drains into which liquid spilled from the Silver Recovery
System would normally flow.
(8)
When using two separate Chemical Recovery Cartridges, an Operator of a Photo
Imaging Operation must test the Discharge from the first cartridge for silver content
at least once per month using either Silver Test Paper or a portable Silver Test Kit.
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(9)
When the Discharge from the first Chemical Recovery Cartridge referred to in
Section 3 (8) cannot be sampled, an Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation must:
(a)
install a Cumulative Flow Meter on the Silver Recovery System; and
(b)
test the Discharge from the second Chemical Recovery Cartridge once per
week using Silver Test Paper or a Silver Test Kit.
(10)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation must replace the Chemical Recovery
Cartridges when any of the following occurs:
(a)
the manufacturer's or supplier's recommended expiry date, as shown on
each cartridge, has been reached; or
(b)
eighty percent (80%) of the manufacturer's or supplier's maximum
recommended capacity, or total Cumulative Flow, for each cartridge has
been reached;
(c)
test data, using Silver Test Paper or a Silver Test Kit, indicates that the
Discharge from the first cartridge is greater than 1000 mg/L; or
(d)
analytical data using a method of analysis outlined in Standard Methods, or
an alternative method of analysis approved by the Engineer, having a
method detection limit of 0.5 mg/L silver or lower, indicates that the
concentration of silver in the Discharge from the Silver Recovery System is
greater than, or equal to, 5 mg/L.
(11)
If treatment of liquid Waste with two Chemical Recovery Cartridges connected in
series is the only Silver Recovery Technology being used, the second cartridge may
replace the used first cartridge and a new second cartridge may be installed when
one of the events referred to in Section 3 (10) occurs.
(12)
Despite Section 3 (11), if treatment of liquid Waste with two Chemical Recovery
Cartridges connected in series is used following treatment by an Electrolytic
Recovery Unit, the second cartridge may replace the used first cartridge and a new
second cartridge may be installed when one of the events referred to in Section 3
(10) occurs.
(13)
Despite Section 3 (12), both Chemical Recovery Cartridges used following an
Electrolytic Recovery Unit must be replaced by the Operator of the Photo Imaging
Operation when one of the events referred to in Section 3 (10) occurs if this is
recommended by the manufacturer or supplier of the cartridges.
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(14)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation shall allow the Engineer to inspect the
Silver Recovery System upon request, at any time during the ordinary business
hours of the Photo Imaging Operation.
4.
RECORD KEEPING AND RETENTION
(1)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation that uses a Silver Recovery System must
keep, at the Photo Imaging Operation site, an operation and maintenance manual
pertaining to all equipment used in the Silver Recovery System.
(2)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation that uses two Chemical Recovery
Cartridges connected in series must keep a record book, available for inspection on
request, at the Photo Imaging Operation site that includes the following
information:
(a)
serial number of each Chemical Recovery Cartridge used;
(b)
installation date of each Chemical Recovery Cartridge used;
(c)
expiry date of each Chemical Recovery Cartridge used (where provided by
manufacturers or suppliers);
(d)
maximum recommended capacity, or total cumulative flow, of each
Chemical Recovery Cartridges used;
(e)
dates of all Metering Pump calibrations;
(f)
monthly silver test results on the Discharge from the first Chemical
Recovery Cartridge; or where the Discharge from the first cartridges cannot
be sampled, weekly silver test results on the Discharge from the second
Chemical Recovery Cartridge and weekly cumulative flows through the
Silver Recovery System; and
(g)
dates and descriptions of all operational problems associated with the
Chemical Recovery Cartridges and remedial actions taken.
(3)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation that uses an Electrolytic Recovery Unit
in addition to two Chemical Recovery Cartridges connected in series must keep a
record book, available for inspection on request, at the Photo Imaging Operation
site that includes the following information:
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(a)
all information specified under Section 4 (2);
(b)
date of each removal of silver from the Electrolytic Recovery Unit;
(c)
date of each maintenance check on the Electrolytic Recovery Unit; and
(d)
dates and descriptions of all operational problems associated with the
Electrolytic Recovery Unit and remedial actions taken.
(4)
An Operator of a Photo Imaging Operation that collects and transports the Waste
from the Photo Imaging Operation for Off-site Waste Management must keep a
record book, available for inspection on request, at the Photo Imaging Operation
site that includes the following:
(a)
name, address and telephone number of any person or company who
performs any disposal services related to the Photo Imaging Operation
Waste; and
(b)
dates of pick-up of the Waste for off-site disposal, volume of Waste
disposed and the location of disposal.
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SCHEDULE "L" - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONS
1.
PURPOSE
Pursuant to this the Bylaw, this Code of Practice for Automotive Operations sets out the
requirements for managing Non-Domestic Waste discharged directly or indirectly from an
Automotive Operation into the Sanitary Sewer or the Wastewater Treatment System.
2.
APPLICATION
(1)
This Code of Practice applies to Automotive Operations that discharge Non-
Domestic Waste directly or indirectly into the Sanitary Sewer or the Wastewater
Treatment System. If work in an Automotive Operation is limited to Dry Shop
processes then the installation of the Treatment Works is not required but all other
requirements under this Code of Practice will apply.
(2)
The Engineer may require a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Operator of an
Automotive Operation to authorize the Discharge of Non-Domestic Waste.
(3)
If the Engineer requires a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Operator of an
Automotive Operation, this Code of Practice will not apply unless the Wastewater
Discharge Permit so provides.
(4)
Nothing in this Code of Practice exempts a Person discharging Waste from
complying with the Bylaw or a Wastewater Discharge Permit issued under this
Bylaw and all other applicable enactments.
3.
REQUIREMENTS
(1)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation must not Discharge Waste, which, at the
point of Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer, contains:
(a)
Prohibited Waste; or
(b)
Restricted Waste other than Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons); or
(c)
Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) in a concentration that is in excess of 50
milligrams per litre (mg/L) as analyzed in a Grab Sample; or
(d)
Water that accumulates in any fuel storage tank; or
(e)
Rinse Water from motor vehicle parts that have been washed in solvent; or
(f)
Wastewater from oily rag washing or cleaning; or
(g)
Wastewater from engine washing or cleaning.
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(2)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation must not Discharge Groundwater from a
contaminated site as defined in the Contaminated Sites Regulation into a Sanitary
Sewer without a Wastewater Discharge Permit issued under Section 24 of the
Bylaw.
(3)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation that commences operation on or after July
29, 2012 must not Discharge liquid Waste from Automotive Operation processes
into the Sanitary Sewer unless the Automotive Operation is equipped with one or
more Oil-Water Separators to treat the Waste in accordance with this Code of
Practice.
(4)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation that commences operation on or after July
29, 2012 may use an alternate Treatment Works, or a combination of Treatment
Works other than that described in this Code of Practice, to treat liquid Waste if the
alternate Treatment Works produces Effluent that complies with subsection (1)
prior to Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer and where valid analytical test data has
been submitted to, and accepted by, the Engineer.
(5)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation that is in operation before July 29, 2012
and does not have the Treatment Works specified in subsections (3) or (4) must
install the Treatment Works by July 29, 2017 to treat the Waste in accordance with
this Code of Practice.
(6)
An Oil-Water Separator installed by the Operator of an Automotive Operation in
accordance with subsections (3) or (5) must:
(a)
Have a minimum liquid volume of 2.0 cubic metres; and
(b)
Have a minimum of three chambers designed to retain Oil and Grease and
Suspended Solids from the liquid Waste.
(7)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation who operates a Treatment Works referred
to in subsections (3), (4) or (5) must direct all liquid Waste from an Automotive
Operation process to one or more Treatment Works before discharging into a
Sanitary Sewer.
(8)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation must ensure that all Waste from
washrooms, washing machines and change rooms bypasses the Treatment Works.
(9)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation must not use, or allow the use of,
chemical agents, solvent-containing products, hot Water or other agents to facilitate
the passage of Oil and Grease through a Treatment Works.
(10)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation who operates a Treatment Works referred
to in subsections (3), (4) or (5) must:
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(a)
Equip the Treatment Works with a Monitoring Point located either at the
outlet of the Treatment Works or downstream of the Treatment Works at a
location upstream of the point of Discharge of other Waste; and
(b)
Install the Monitoring Point described in paragraph (a) of the same diameter
as the Treatment Works outlet pipe so that the Monitoring Point opens in a
direction at right angles to, and vertically above, the flow in the Sanitary
Sewer pipe.
(11)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation must locate the Treatment Works referred
to in subsections (3), (4) or (5) so that they are readily and easily accessible for
inspection and maintenance.
(12)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must not permit the floating Oil and Grease to accumulate in any
chamber of any Oil-Water Separator in excess of the lesser of 5 cm (two inches) or
5% of the Wetted Height of the Oil-Water Separator.
(13)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must not permit the settled solids to accumulate in any chamber of any
Oil-Water Separator in excess 50% of the Wetted Height of the Oil-Water
Separator.
(14)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must inspect each chamber of each Oil-Water Separator and measure
the accumulated solids and floating oils at least once every month to check the
levels specified under subsections (12) and (13).
(15)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must cause each Oil-Water Separator to be Cleaned Out within seven
days of determining that the levels specified under subsections (12) or (13) have
been exceeded.
(16)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must cause each Oil-Water Separator to be Cleaned Out at least once
every 12 months.
(17)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation in operation after July 29, 2012 must
ensure that the following materials are stored using Spill Containment that will
prevent the release of spilled materials from entering any Sewer:
(a)
Used acid-filled batteries;
(b)
Used solvent-containing Waste, used antifreeze, used oils, used oil filters,
used brake fluid and used transmission fluid;
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(c)
Above ground fuel storage tanks; and
(d)
Greater than 50 litres of any solvent-containing product, antifreeze, oil or
other Prohibited or Restricted Waste stored at floor level in containers other
than permanent engineered containers that are protected from vehicle
contact.
4.
RECORD KEEPING AND RETENTION
(1) An Operator of an Automotive Operation who installs one or more Treatment Works
referred to in Sections 3 (3), 3 (4) or 3 (5) must keep a record at the Automotive Operation
of all inspection and maintenance activities for the Treatment Works, including:
(a)
The date of inspection or maintenance;
(b)
The description of inspection or maintenance conducted;
(c)
The measured depth of settled and floating material in each Oil-Water
Separator, as required in Sections 3 (12) and 3 (13);
(d)
The quantity and description of material removed from the Treatment
Works; and
(e)
The name, civic and postal address, and telephone number of the disposal
or recycling company or facility collecting or transporting the material
removed from the Treatment Works.
(2)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation who installs Treatment Works must keep
records of the Treatment Works design calculations and drawings available for
inspection at the request of the Engineer.
(3)
The design drawings required under subsection (2) must show the point of
connection of the Treatment Works to the Sanitary Sewer.
(4)
An Operator of an Automotive Operation in operation after July 29, 2012 must keep
a record at the Automotive Operation of all disposal and recycling services for
Waste and other substances specified in Section 3 (1) to be disposed or recycled,
including:
(a)
The name, civic and postal address, and telephone number of the disposal
or recycling company used by the Automotive Operation;
(b)
The type of material transferred to each company or facility;
(c)
The quantity of material transferred to each company or facility; and
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(d)
The date of material transferred to each company or facility.
(5)
All records must be retained for a period of two years and must be available for
inspection by the Engineer upon request, at any time during the ordinary business
hours of the Automotive Operation.
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SCHEDULE "M" - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR VEHICLE WASH OPERATIONS
1.
PURPOSE
Pursuant to this the Bylaw, this Code of Practice for Vehicle Wash Operations sets out the
requirements for managing Non-Domestic Waste discharged directly or indirectly from a
Vehicle Wash Operation into the Sanitary Sewer or the Wastewater Treatment System.
2.
APPLICATION
(1)
This Code of Practice applies to Vehicle Wash Operations that discharge Non-
Domestic Waste directly or indirectly into the Sanitary Sewer or the Wastewater
Treatment System.
(2)
The Engineer may require a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Operator of a
Vehicle Wash Operation to authorize the Discharge of Non-Domestic Waste.
(3)
If the Engineer requires a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Operator of an
Vehicle Wash Operation, this Code of Practice will not apply unless the Wastewater
Discharge Permit so provides.
(4)
Nothing in this Code of Practice exempts a Person discharging Waste from
complying with the Bylaw or a Wastewater Discharge Permit issued under the
Bylaw and all other applicable Enactments.
3.
REQUIREMENTS
(1)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation must not Discharge Waste, which, at the
point of Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer, contains:
(a)
Prohibited Waste; or
(b)
Restricted Waste other than Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons); or
(c)
Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) in a concentration that is in excess of 50
milligrams per litre (mg/L) as analyzed in a Grab Sample; or
(h)
Wastewater from oily rag washing or cleaning.
(2)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation must not Discharge Storm Water into a
Sanitary Sewer unless the Storm Water originates from a designated uncovered
vehicle wash area that has been designed to minimize the amount of Storm Water
from outside the vehicle wash area.
(3)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation must not Discharge Groundwater from
a contaminated site as defined in the Contaminated Sites Regulation into a Sanitary
Sewer without a Wastewater Discharge Permit issued under Section 24 of the
Bylaw.
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(4)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation that commences operation on or after
July 29, 2012 must not Discharge liquid Waste from vehicle washing processes into
the Sanitary Sewer unless the Vehicle Wash Operation is equipped with one or
more Oil-Water Separators to treat the Waste in accordance with this Code of
Practice.
(5)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation that commences operation on or after
July 29, 2012 may use an alternate Treatment Works, or a combination of
Treatment Works other than that described in this Code of Practice, to treat liquid
Waste if the alternate Treatment Works produces Effluent that complies with
subsection (1) prior to Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer and where valid analytical
test data has been submitted to, and accepted by, the Engineer.
(6)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation that is in operation before July 29, 2012
and that does not have the Treatment Works specified in subsections (4) or (5) must
install the Treatment Works by July 29, 2017 to treat the Waste in accordance with
this Code of Practice.
(7)
An Oil-Water Separator installed by the Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation in
accordance with subsections (4) or (6) must:
(a)
Have a minimum liquid volume of 2 cubic metres per manual wash bay and
a minimum liquid volume of 10 cubic metres per mechanical wash bay; and
(b)
Have a minimum of three chambers designed to retain Oil and Grease and
Suspended Solids from the vehicle wash Water.
(8)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation who operates a Treatment Works
referred to in subsections (4), (5) or (6) must direct all liquid Waste from a Vehicle
Wash Operation process to one or more Treatment Works before discharging into
a Sanitary Sewer.
(9)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation must ensure that all Waste from
washrooms, washing machines and change rooms bypasses the Treatment Works.
(10)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation must not use, or allow the use of,
chemical agents, solvent-containing products, hot Water or other agents with the
intention of facilitating the passage of Oil and Grease through a Treatment Works.
(11)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation who operates a Treatment Works
referred to in subsections (4), (5) or (6) must:
(a)
Equip the Treatment Works with a Monitoring Point located either at the
outlet of the Treatment Works or downstream of the Treatment Works at a
location upstream of the point of Discharge of other Waste; and
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(b)
Install the Monitoring Point described in paragraph (a) of the same diameter
as the Treatment Works outlet pipe so that the Monitoring Point opens in a
direction at right angles to, and vertically above, the flow in the Sanitary
Sewer pipe.
(12)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation must locate the Treatment Works
referred to in subsections (4), (5) or (6) so that they are readily and easily accessible
for inspection and maintenance.
(13)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must not permit the floating Oil and Grease to accumulate in any
chamber of any Oil-Water Separator in excess of the lesser of 5 cm (two inches) or
5% of the Wetted Height of the Oil-Water Separator.
(14)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must not permit the settled solids to accumulate in any chamber of any
Oil-Water Separator in excess 50% of the Wetted Height of the Oil-Water
Separator.
(15)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must inspect each chamber of each Oil-Water Separator and measure
the accumulated solids and floating oils at least once every month to check the
levels specified under subsections (13) and (14).
(16)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must cause each Oil-Water Separator to be Cleaned Out within seven
days of determining that the levels specified under subsections (13) or (14) have
been exceeded.
(17)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation who operates one or more Oil-Water
Separators must cause each Oil-Water Separator to be Cleaned Out at least once
every 12 months.
4.
RECORD KEEPING AND RETENTION
(1)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation who installs one or more Treatment
Works referred to in Sections 3 (4), 3 (5) or 3 (6) must keep a record at the Vehicle
Wash Operation of all inspection and maintenance activities for the Treatment
Works, including:
(a)
The date of inspection or maintenance;
(b)
The description of inspection or maintenance conducted;
(c)
The measured depth of settled and floating material in each Oil-Water
Separator, as required in Sections 3 (13) and 3 (14);
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(d)
The quantity and description of material removed from the Treatment
Works; and
(e)
The name, civic and postal address, and telephone number of the disposal
or recycling company or facility collecting or transporting the material
removed from the Treatment Works.
(2)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation who installs Treatment Works must keep
records of the Treatment Works design calculations and drawings available for
inspection at the request of the Engineer.
(3)
The design drawings required under subsection (2) must show the point of
connection of the Treatment Works to the Sanitary Sewer.
(4)
An Operator of a Vehicle Wash Operation in operation after July 29, 2012 must
keep a record at the Vehicle Wash Operation of all disposal and recycling services
for Waste and other substances specified in Section 3 (1) to be disposed or recycled,
including:
(a)
The name, civic and postal address, and telephone number of the disposal
or recycling company used by the Automotive Operation;
(b)
The type of material transferred to each company or facility;
(d)
The quantity of material transferred to each company or facility; and
(d)
The date of material transferred to each company or facility.
(5)
All records must be retained for a period of two years and must be available for
inspection by the Engineer upon request, at any time during the ordinary business
hours of the Vehicle Wash Operation.
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1.
PURPOSE
Pursuant to this Bylaw, this Code of Practice for Dry Cleaning Operations sets out the
requirements for managing Non-Domestic Waste discharged directly or indirectly from a
Dry Cleaning Operation into the Sanitary Sewer or the Wastewater Treatment System.
2.
APPLICATION
(1)
This Code of Practice applies to Dry Cleaning Operations that discharge Non-
Domestic Waste directly or indirectly into the Sanitary Sewer or the Wastewater
Treatment System.
(2)
The Engineer may require a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Owner or
Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation to authorize the Discharge of Non-Domestic
Waste.
(3)
If the Engineer requires a Wastewater Discharge Permit from the Owner or
Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation, this Code of Practice will not apply unless
the Wastewater Discharge Permit so provides.
(4)
Nothing in this Code of Practice exempts a person discharging Waste from
complying with the Bylaw or a Wastewater Discharge Permit issued under the
Bylaw and all other applicable Enactments.
3.
REQUIREMENTS
(1)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation must not Discharge Waste which, at the
point of Discharge into a Sanitary Sewer, contains:
(a)
Prohibited Waste; or
(b)
Restricted Waste with the exception of Tetrachloroethylene; or
(c)
Wastewater containing Tetrachloroethylene in concentrations greater than
0.10 milligrams per litre (mg/L) as analyzed in a Grab Sample; or
(d)
Tetrachloroethylene-Contaminated Residue.
(2)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation may meet the requirements of subsection
(1) by collecting and transporting the Wastewater or other substances specified in
subsection (1) from the Dry Cleaning Operation for Off-Site Waste Management.
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(3)
On or after January 24, 2012, an Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation that
Discharges Waste that has come in contact with Tetrachloroethylene from a dry
cleaning process into a Sanitary Sewer must, in addition to the dry cleaning
machine's integral Tetrachloroethylene-Water Separator, install and maintain the
following Treatment Works:
(a)
A
second
Tetrachloroethylene-Water
Separator
that
recovers
Tetrachloroethylene from the Wastewater exiting from the integral
Tetrachloroethylene-Water Separator;
(b)
An initial filter containing Activated Carbon that removes the
Tetrachloroethylene
from
the
Wastewater
exiting
the
second
Tetrachloroethylene-Water Separator;
(c)
A monitor-alarm that automatically shuts down the Wastewater treatment
and stops the Discharge of Wastewater containing Tetrachloroethylene into
the Sanitary Sewer when the initial filter becomes saturated with
Tetrachloroethylene; and
(d)
A
second
filter
containing
Activated
Carbon
that
removes
Tetrachloroethylene from the Wastewater after it passes through the initial
filter and past the monitor-alarm.
(4)
Where an Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation installs the Treatment Works
referred to in subsections (3) (a) to (d), then the Treatment Works must be installed
in the order in which they are set out in subsection (3).
(5)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation who operates the Tetrachloroethylene-
Water Separators referred to in subsection (3) must:
(a)
Visually inspect all Tetrachloroethylene-Water Separators on a daily basis
to ensure that the level of Tetrachloroethylene does not reach the
Wastewater outlet of the separators; and
(b)
Clean the Tetrachloroethylene-Water Separator at least once every seven
days or more frequently if required by the manufacturer.
(6)
When the level of the Tetrachloroethylene referred to in subsection (5) (a) reaches
the Wastewater outlet of the separator, an Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation
must:
(a)
Cease operation to prevent the Discharge of Tetrachloroethylene from the
Tetrachloroethylene-Water Separator;
(b)
Clean the Tetrachloroethylene-Water Separator in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations; and
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(c)
Return the Tetrachloroethylene from the separator to the solvent recover
system or collect and store it for Off-Site Waste Management.
(7)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation who installs the Activated Carbon filters
referred to in subsections (3) (b) and (3) (d) must replace both the initial and second
filter containing Activated Carbon at least once every 12 months and when one of
the following occurs:
(a)
On or before reaching the manufacturer's or supplier's recommended
expiry date; or
(b)
When the monitor-alarm referred to in subsection (3) (c) has been triggered;
or
(c)
Analytical data using a method of analysis outlined in Standard Methods,
or an alternative method of analysis approved by the Engineer, having a
method detection limit of 0.01 mg/L Tetrachloroethylene or lower, indicates
that the concentration of Tetrachloroethylene in the Discharge from the
second filter containing Activated Carbon is greater than, or equal to, 0.10
mg/L.
(8)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation must ensure that Waste other than Waste
to which subsection (3) applies, including Waste from washrooms, staff coffee
rooms, washing machines and change rooms, bypasses the Treatment Works.
(9)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation who installs Treatment Works referred
to in subsection (3) must:
(a)
Equip the outlet from the Treatment Works with a Monitoring Point at a
location upstream of the point of Discharge or other Waste;
(b)
Install the Monitoring Point as described in paragraph (9) (a) of the same
diameter as the Treatment Works outlet pipe so that the Monitoring Point
opens in a direction at right angles to, and horizontal to, the flow in the
Sanitary Sewer pipe and is controlled by a hose bib or a valve; and
(c)
Locate the Monitoring Point so that it is readily and easily accessible at all
times.
(10)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation must ensure that all dry cleaning
machines
and
Treatment
Works
are
operated
and
stored
using
a
Tetrachloroethylene-Impermeable Spill Containment system that will prevent any
spilled material from entering a Sewer.
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(11)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation must store all new and used
Tetrachloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene-Contaminated Residue and untreated
Wastewater using a Tetrachloroethylene-Impermeable Spill Containment system
that will prevent any spilled material from entering a Sewer.
(12)
The Spill Containment system identified in subsections (11) and (12) must
encompass at least the entire surface under each dry cleaning machine, tank or other
container containing Tetrachloroethylene, Wastewater or Tetrachloroethylene-
contaminated residue and be sufficient to hold at least 100% of the capacity of the
largest tank, container or Works within the containment system.
(13)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation equipped with a Tetrachloroethylene-
impermeable Spill Containment system must not have open drains within the
containment area.
(14)
Drains located within the Spill Containment system must be sealed with
Tetrachloroethylene-Resistant drain plugs.
(15)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation that is in operation on or before January
24, 2012 must prepare a Spill Response Plan on or before January 24, 2012.
(16)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation commencing operation after January 24,
2012 must prepare a Spill Response Plan within 30 days after commencing
operation.
(17)
The Spill Response Plan required under subsection (16) or (17) must be posted in
a conspicuous location on the dry cleaning Premises.
(18)
An Operator or a Dry Cleaning Operation must maintain the spill prevention and
clean-up equipment and supplies identified in the spill response plan specified in
Section 3 (16) or 3 (17) in stock and readily available for use at all times.
(19)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation must ensure that the spill prevention
equipment and supplies identified in the Spill Response Plan specified in Section 3
(16) or 3 (17) include Tetrachloroethylene-Resistant drain plugs that are readily
available to seal all floor drains into which Tetrachloroethylene, wastewater or
residue may enter in the event of a spill.
(20)
In the event of a spill, an Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation must immediately
carry out the Spill Response Plan, when safe to do so, to prevent or discontinue the
Discharge of spilled material into a Sewer.
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4.
RECORD KEEPING AND RETENTION
(1)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning Operation who installs one or more Treatment
Works must keep a record at the Dry Cleaning Operation or all inspection and
maintenance activities for the Treatment Works, including the:
(a)
Date of inspection or maintenance;
(b)
Description of inspection or maintenance conducted;
(c)
Amounts of Activated Carbon removed and replaced in the Treatment
Works; and
(d)
Dates and volumes of material removed from the Treatment Works.
(2)
An Operator of a Dry Cleaning operation must keep a record of all disposal or
recycling services used for disposal or recycling of Wastewater and
Tetrachloroethylene-Contaminated Residue, including the:
(a)
Name, civic and postal address, and telephone number of each disposal or
recycling company or facility used by the Dry Cleaning Operation;
(b)
Type of material transferred to each company or facility;
(c)
Quantity of material transferred to each company or facility; and
(d)
Date of material transferred to each company or facility.
(3)
All records must be retained for a period of two years and must be available for
inspection by the Engineer upon request, at any time during ordinary business hours
of the Dry Cleaning Operation.