[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of East Brunswick 6-14-2010 as Ord. No. 10-12 and as Chapter 219 of the Code of
the Township of East Brunswick.]
GENERALLY
Purpose: The sewer utility will operate the sanitary sewer system
previously operated by the East Brunswick Sewerage Authority. The
sewer utility has not been given explicit authority to do certain
things authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:26A-1; that reserve power shall
remain with the Township Council.
Operation of System: The system of sanitary sewers, trunk or
intercepting sewers, sanitary sewer works, sanitary sewer outlets,
sanitary disposal works, pumping stations and all improvements purchased
by the Township from the municipal utilities authority, together with
similar facilities and improvements constructed and owned by the Township
or which may be constructed by the township or accepted by the Township,
shall be operated, maintained, managed and controlled by the Township
as a publicly owned or operated utility or enterprise for the Township
within the meaning and for the purposes of the Local Bond Law, N.J.S.A.
40A:2-1 et seq., the Local Budget Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1 et seq., and
all other provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:26A-1 et seq. and other applicable
laws.
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning
of the terms used in these Rates, Rules and Regulations shall be as
follows:
Party contracting for the sewer service to a property or
premises as here in classified.
Legal with written approval from the Director of the East
Brunswick Township Water and Sewer Utility.
[Added 11-9-15 Ord. 15-28]
Ground water being pumped via a legal connection as approved
by the Director of the East Brunswick Township Water and Sewer Utility.
[Added 11-09-15 Ord. 15-28]
The quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation
of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five (5)
days at 20 degrees C expressed in milligrams per liter.
That part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system
which receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other wastewater
drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to
the building sewer, beginning five (5) feet (1.5 meters) outside the
inner face of the building wall.
The extension from the building drain to the public sewer
or the place of disposal
Part receiving the sewer service for a property or premises
as here in classified.
A dwelling or structure normally occupied by a single family.
The normal waterborne fluid wastes from residences, commercial
establishments, institutions and industrial establishments, limited
to the waste from kitchens, bathrooms, water closets, lavatories and
laundries.
An acquired legal right for the specific use of land owned
by others.
Instances where biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solid
sample results indicate that strengths exceed those of a domestically
equivalent waste of greater than 225 mg/l, and if such wastes have
been introduced into the Utility sanitary sewer system.
[Added 6-11-18 by Ord. No. 18-08]
Each plumbing unit including but not limited to sink, toilet,
urinal, fountain, tub or shower.
Oil, fat, or grease in a physical state such that it will
separate by gravity from wastewater by treatment in an approved pre-treatment
facility. The wastewater shall be considered free of floatable oil
if it is properly pre-treated and the wastewater does not interfere
with the collection system.
Any fixture, pipe or other drainage device located inside
of a structure, which may be interconnected to the sanitary sewer
system.
The reduction in peak rates of flow, through the use of storage
facilities or equalization tanks.
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and serving of foods.
That portion of the public sewer which extends from the main
in the street or easement to the property line. (Also called service
lateral.)
The wastewater from industrial processes, trade, or business
as distinct from domestic or sanitary wastes or sewage.
Is permissive (see SHALL).
Shall have the same definition as the terms "normal sewage"
or a domestic sewage adopted by the Middlesex County Utilities Authority,
with particular reference to the limits defined for suspended solids
and biochemical oxygen demand.
Any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation,
or group.
The logarithm of the reciprocal of the hydrogen ion concentration.
The concentration is the weight of hydrogen ions, in grams, per liter
of solution. Neutral water, for example, has a pH value of 7.
The reduction of the amount of pollutants, the elimination
of pollutants, or the alteration of the nature of pollutant properties
in waste water prior to or in lieu of discharging or otherwise introducing
such pollutants into the system. The reduction or alteration may be
obtained by physical, chemical or biological processes, process changes
or by other means except by dilution. Appropriate pretreatment technology
includes control equipment, such as equalization tanks or facilities,
for protection against surges or slug loadings that might interfere
with or otherwise be incompatible with the system or treatment processes.
The wastes from the preparation, cooking, and dispensing
of food that have been shredded to such a degree that all particles
will be carried freely under the flow conditions normally prevailing
in public sewers, with no particle greater than 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters)
in any dimension.
A common sewer controlled by a governmental agency or public
utility.
A sewer that carries liquid and water-carried wastes from
residences, commercial buildings, industrial plants, and institutions
together with minor quantities of ground, storm and surface water
that are not admitted intentionally.
A unit of charge established by the Utility, which is approximately
equivalent to the average discharge from a single family detached
home in the Township of East Brunswick; the unit is not precise, but
is based upon approximations of quantity and variability of discharge
for various classes of system users.
The spent water of a community. The preferred term is "wastewater".
A pipe of conduit that carries wastewater or drainage water.
The plants, structure and other real and personal property
acquired, constructed or operated or to be acquired, constructed or
operated by a sewer utility for the purpose of the sewer utility,
including sewers, conduits, pipe lines, mains, pumping and ventilating
stations, sewage treatment or disposal systems, plants and works,
connections, and outfalls, compensating reservoirs, and other plants,
structures, boats, conveyances, and other real and personal property,
and rights therein, and appurtenances necessary or useful and convenient
for the collection, treatment, purification or disposal in a sanitary
manner of any sewage, liquid or solid wastes, night soil or industrial
wastes.
Is mandatory (see MAY).
Any discharge of water or wastewater which, in concentration
of any given constituent or in quantity of flow, exceeds for any period
of duration longer than fifteen (15) minutes more than five (5) times
the average twenty-four (24) hour concentration or flow during normal
operation and may adversely affect the collection system and/or performance
of the wastewater treatment works.
A drain or sewer for conveying water, groundwater, subsurface
water, or unpolluted water from any source.
The licensed system operator as covered under N.J.S.A. 58:11-66
and N.J.A.C. 7:10A, Licensing of systems operator.
Total suspended matter that either floats on the surface
of, or is in suspension in, water, wastewater, or other liquids, and
that is removable by laboratory filtering as prescribed in the latest
edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater",
of the American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C., and referred
to as nonfilterable residue.
A private, institutional or public swimming pool uses for
recreational purposes, including the restroom, cabanas, backwash or
filtering facilities, or any appurtenance used in connection with
the swimming pools which may have a sanitary waste discharge.
Illegal without approval from the Director of the East Brunswick
Township Water § Sewer Utility.
[Added 11-9-15 Ord. 15-28]
Water of quality equal to or better than the effluent criteria
in effect for the receiving water, or water that would not cause violation
of receiving water quality standards.
The East Brunswick Sewer Utility.
The spent water of a community. From the standpoint of source,
it may be a combination of the liquid and water-carried wastes from
residences, commercial buildings, industrial plants, and institutions,
together with any groundwater, surface water, and stormwater that
may be present.
The structures, equipment, and processes required to collect,
carry away, and treat domestic and industrial wastes and dispose of
the effluent.
An arrangement of devices and structures for treating wastewater,
industrial wastes, and sludge. Sometimes used as synonymous with "waste
treatment plant" or "wastewater treatment plant" or "water pollution
control plant".
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
There shall be a Sewer Utility of the Township of East Brunswick,
the head of which shall be the Director of the Sewer Utility. The
Director shall serve as head of the Sewer Utility and shall be responsible
for the supervision of all operations of the Sewer Utility. The Sewer
Utility shall include such officers and employees as may be required
to fulfill its responsibilities set forth herein.
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
A.Â
The Sewer Utility shall use diligence and reasonable care to provide
constant and consistent sewerage services to consumers. The Sewer
Utility shall maintain, operate, repair and construct the plants,
structures and other real and personal property required for the purpose
of the Sewer Utility including the Sewer System as defined in this
Chapter.
B.Â
In the event of its failure to provide constant and consistent sewerage
services due to accident or failure or breakage of lines, pipes, structures,
or part or all of the Sewer System or natural events and the elements
("Uncontrollable Events"), neither the Sewer Utility nor the Township
shall be liable to any consumer for any damage that may result or
that results from such Uncontrollable Events, or from any other occurrence
beyond the Sewer Utility's or the Township's control.
C.Â
The Sewer Utility and the Township shall in no event be responsible
for maintaining any portion of House Connections for damages incurred
as a result of the breakage, rupture, leakage or other failure of
such House Connections.
A.Â
Penalties. For any violation of the Rules and Regulations of the
East Brunswick Sewer Utility the Utility may impose any or all of
the following penalties:
(1)Â
Discontinuance of all or part of service at the property where the
violation occurs.
(2)Â
Discontinuance of water service to the property.
(3)Â
A monetary penalty of up to maximum by law for each violation. In
the case of continuing violation, each day of violation shall be deemed
to be a separate violation. Where there is evidence of a violation
of Section 3.4 of these rules and regulations, there shall be a presumption
that the violation was observed or measured and the Utility shall
have the discretion to charge a full or part quarter assessment.
(4)Â
Assessment of the actual costs to the East Brunswick Sewer Utility
to correct the violation, including reimbursement for any penalties
which may have been imposed upon the East Brunswick Sewer Utility
by any regulatory agency.
(5)Â
The penalties for grease and oil shall be up to the following:
(a)Â
101 - 200 mg/L = $100 per day
(b)Â
201 - 300 mg/L = $200 per day
(c)Â
301 - 400 mg/L = $300 per day
(d)Â
401 - 500 mg/L = $400 per day
(e)Â
501 mg/L and over = $500 per day
In the case of continuing violation, each day of violation shall
be deemed to be a separate violation. The penalties shall be prepared
by the Collector of Revenue and may be modified based on level of
flow, concentration level, remedial action and improved test results.
The penalties may be appealed to the Chief Finance Officer.
None of the above shall be deemed to prevent the imposition
of such criminal and civil penalties as may be imposed by the Municipal
Court of the Township of East Brunswick under the applicable ordinances
of the Township of East Brunswick.
A.Â
New domestic customer services. Under no circumstances shall any
new fixture be installed in a building or dwelling at an elevation
lower than the front curb elevation or the street centerline elevation,
whichever is higher, unless special precautions are incorporated into
the new fixture installation to prevent surcharging of the new fixture
installation from the sanitary sewer main because of high flow or
blockage. Owners of existing houses or dwellings or buildings where
fixtures or drains or outlets are lower than the elevation above-specified,
should install and maintain a check valve system, or other protective
device. Also, a check valve or other protective device shall be installed
in any structure where the lowest fixture is below the rim of the
next upstream manhole. Selection and installation must be approved
by Superintendent of sewer and plumbing sub-code official.
The installation and maintenance of protective systems is the
responsibility of each property owner and the Utility cannot be held
responsible for any damage as a result of system malfunctioning, blockages
or surcharges in the public sewer system.
Regulations or requirements specified herein shall also pertain
to commercial or industrial properties, where applicable.
Any and all construction work requiring supervision by EBSU
personnel must be performed in conformance with applicable OSHA, PEOSHA,
Confined Space Entry Regulations, and all other applicable Federal,
State and EBSU regulations concerning job and employee safety. Utility
personnel will not participate at any job site where the above noted
regulations are not adhered to.
B.Â
Garbage disposal units and sump pumps. Garbage disposal units may
be installed only upon proper notification to the Sewer Utility. Unauthorized
sump pumps for removal of storm water runoff or basement leakage are
not permitted to discharge into a sanitary sewer. Unauthorized discharge
from existing sump pumps must be removed from the sanitary sewer system
within 60 days after notification by the Utility.
[Amended 11-9-15 Ord. 15-28]
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Garbage disposal units and authorized sump pumps will be billed
at an annual rate in addition to the normal sewer charge. Charge for
the disposal unit or pump will continue until the customer has notified
the Utility of its removal and a house verification by the Utility
has been made. Routine house inspections may be made by the Utility
to determine the existence of garbage disposal units or sump pumps
and the customer will be billed retroactively, a maximum of two years
or for the period of use, for the additional service provided. Only
properly shredded garbage (see definitions) and authorized groundwater
shall be discharged. Sump pumps must not be connected to a public
sewer, and the charge for such use is not intended as a sanction but
only to recover the costs incurred.
[Amended 11-09-15 Ord. 15-28] |
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Groundwater sump pumps will be permitted to be connected to
and discharge ground water into the sanitary sewer only in cases of
extreme hardship as determined and authorized by the Director of the
Water and Sewer Utility after a review of necessity has been performed.
In addition to the yearly sewer rate a twenty-five dollar ($25.00)
quarterly fee for this connection and discharge will be charged to
the account for the duration of the groundwater sump pump connection
to compensate for the added demand on the Township's infrastructure.
This fee will adjust as the regular yearly sewer rate adjusts. An
inspection of disconnect is required before the fee will be removed
from the account, the normal yearly rate will still apply.
[Added 11-09-15 Ord. 15-28] |
C.Â
Landlord-tenant responsibility. All charges are a lien against the
property and therefore the responsibility of the property owner.
A.Â
Industrial or Commercial Service. Industrial and commercial establishments
making application for initial sanitary sewer service, or making additions
or changes to existing sanitary sewer service, in addition to making
written application for such service, shall furnish a detailed description
of the type and size of buildings, and nature of the business to be
conducted in each structure, the number and type of fixtures to be
served, the type, volume and chemical characteristics of the waste
to be discharged, and such other information as may be required. Such
applicants shall also furnish the Utility two (2) copies of 24" x
36" or 36" x 42" plans showing at a scale no less than 1" = 100',
the following:
(1)Â
The boundaries of the property.
(2)Â
The location within the property of the structures to be served.
(3)Â
The location and profile (with respect to finished grade) of the
services.
(4)Â
Details of the proposed connections to the sewerage system, and arrangement
and details of meter and sampler installation should they be required.
(5)Â
Location of sampling manhole, either within or immediately outside
of property right-of-way. Exact location shall be determined by Superintendent
of sewer.
B.Â
Agreement required. The Utility will accept industrial wastes into
the sanitary sewage system, upon execution of a formal, written agreement,
and under and subject to the provisions appearing in said agreement,
and the rules stated hereinafter. The agreement will set out in detail
the characteristics of the wastes, the flow conditions which shall
govern, the conditions and costs with respect to the physical connection
or connections, and the annual service charges. The form of Agreement
is as contained herein is on file with the Tax Collector. It will
be the policy of the Utility to consider each application on its merits,
and to establish specific conditions applicable to the particular
situation, for each agreement.
Any and all construction work requiring supervision by EBSU
personnel must be performed in conformance with applicable OSHA, PEOSHA,
Confined Space Entry Regulation, and all other applicable Federal
State and EBSU regulations concerning job and employee safety. Utility
personnel will not participate at any job site where the above noted
regulations are not adhered to.
C.Â
Industrial or commercial sewer connection Applications and Fees.
For a connection involving the acceptance of industrial wastes, the
applicant shall submit complete data along with a completed Application
for Industrial Sewer Connection and Agreement for Industrial Wastes
form which can be requested from the Collector.
For a connection from a commercial property where the wastes
are of a domestic quality, the applicant shall submit complete data
along with a completed Application for Individual Commercial Sewer
Service form which can be requested from the Collector.
Applicant shall deposit with the Utility a filing fee, review
fees, and inspection fees, as described in the Rates section of these
regulations.
D.Â
Prohibited wastes. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge,
deposit, cause or allow to be discharged or deposited any pollutant
or wastewater, which will interfere with the operation and/or performance
of the POTW. A user shall not, under any circumstances, contribute
to the Utilities waste stream anything which in any way contributes
to a violation of any of the parameters in the Utility's NJPDES
Permit or contains any of the following substances:
Wastes containing the following substances or possessing the
characteristics listed below, will not be accepted.
(1)Â
Any vapors, steam, or smoke.
(2)Â
Any fluids with temperature in excess of 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
(3)Â
Any fluid wastes which contain in excess of 100 mg/L of fat, oil
or grease, either vegetable or mineral.
(4)Â
Any liquids, solids, or gases which by reason of their nature or
quantity are, or may be, sufficient either alone or by interaction
with other substances to cause fire or explosion or be injurious in
any other way to the wastewater treatment plant or operation of the
wastewater treatment plant.
At no time, shall two successive readings on an explosion hazard
meter, at the point of discharge into the system (or at any point
in the system) be more than five percent (5%) nor any single reading
be more than ten percent (10%) of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)
of the meter.
Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, gasoline,
kerosene, naphtha, benzene, toluene, zylene, ethers, alcohols, ketones,
aldehydes, peroxides, chlorates, perchlorates, bromates, carbides,
hydrides, and sulfides and any other substances in which the Utility,
State, and/or EPA have determined to present a fire hazard or hazard
to the system.
Any volatile, explosive, or flammable substances such as benzene,
gasoline, naphtha, fuel oil or similar substances.
(5)Â
Any solids or viscous matter which may cause interference with the
flow of wastes, such as ashes, grease, garbage with particles greater
than one half inch in diameter, cinders, concrete, stone or stone
dust, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar,
plastics, wood, paunch manure, hair or similar substances. Equipment
or trucks carrying such materials shall not be washed and have the
wash water discharged into the system. Equipment or trucks carrying
such materials shall not be washed and have the wash water be discharged
into the system.
(6)Â
Any fluid wastes having a pH value less than 6.0 or in excess of
9.0 or possessing other properties capable of causing damage or hazard
to sewers, structures, treatment process, equipment or operating personnel.
(7)Â
Any wastes containing toxic or poisonous substances in sufficient
concentration to injure or interfere with the sewage treatment process,
to cause a hazard or injury to animals or persons, or to create an
unacceptable condition or toxic effect in receiving streams, or exceed
the limitations of the Utility's NJDPES Permit. A toxic pollutant
shall include but not be limited to any pollutant identified pursuant
to Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act.
(8)Â
Improperly shredded garbage.
(9)Â
Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance, which is capable of causing
a public nuisance or hazard to life or are sufficient to prevent entry
into the sewer for maintenance or repair.
(10)Â
Any wastewater with objectionable color not removed in the treatment
process, such as, but not limited to, dye wastes and vegetable tanning
solutions. Highly colored wastes.
(11)Â
Any wastewater containing radioactive substances or isotopes
of such half-life or concentration as may exceed limits established
by the Utility in compliance with State and/or Federal regulations.
(12)Â
Septage, or septic wastes.
(13)Â
Any wastes containing components which exceed limits set forth
by the county, state or federal regulatory agencies, or by the Middlesex
County Utilities Authority.
(14)Â
Regulated medical waste.
E.Â
Grease, oil and sand separators. When, in the reasonable opinion of the Superintendent of sewer, grease, oil and sand interceptors or oil reclaimers are required, they shall be provided and maintained at the expense of the owner, in continuously efficient operating condition. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials, capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperatures. They shall be watertight, substantially constructed and equipped with readily removable access covers. Where deemed necessary, cold water sprays shall be installed. The design and pertinent data shall be submitted to the Utility for review and approval by the Superintendent of sewer prior to construction or installation. Separators must be installed entirely on the property of the owner. An approved grease separator must be used on the outlet sewer of every restaurant, and must be of sufficient capacity so that the requirements of § 219-4 D(3) herein shall not be exceed at any time.
The owner must submit proof to the Utility of periodic cleaning.
Separators must be cleaned at least every three months, unless evidence
is provided that this frequency may be expanded or reduced.
Separators are subject to inspection by the Utility to insure
maintenance. Inspections will be made during reasonable hours.
F.Â
Pretreatment. The Superintendent reserves the right to require pretreatment
and/or flow equalization where the chemical or flow characteristics
of the proposed waste, in the opinion of the Director, Engineer, Superintendent,
State or Federal agencies, or the Middlesex County Utilities Authority,
make such pretreatment or flow equalization desirable or mandatory.
Some of the characteristics which may indicate pretreatment are listed
below:
(1)Â
5 day B.O.D. in excess of 300 mg/L.
(2)Â
Suspended solids in excess of 350 mg/L.
(3)Â
Any fluid wastes which contain in excess of 100 mg/L of fat, oil
or grease, either vegetable or mineral.
(4)Â
Average daily flow in excess of 17% of rated capacity of the collection
line or pumping station.
(5)Â
Quantities of flow, concentrations, or both which constitute a "slug"
as defined herein.
(6)Â
Presence of arsenic, barium, cadmium, chloride, chromium, copper,
cyanide, fluoride, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, nickel, nitrate,
selenium, sulfate, zinc or pH values outside the acceptable limits
as described in § 219-4(D). The following criteria shall
apply:
(a)Â
The substances listed below shall not exceed the following specified
limits:
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Limit, mg/L
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Arsenic
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0.10
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Barium
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2.00
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Cadmium
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0.02
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Chromium (hexavalent)
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0.10
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Copper
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0.20
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Cyanide
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1.00
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Lead
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0.10
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Mercury
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0.01
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Selenium
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0.02
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Zinc
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0.60
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(b)Â
Persistent pesticides - not to exceed one one-hundredth of the
TL50 value at 96 hours as determined by appropriate bioassay.
(Persistent Pesticides are defined as natural and synthetic
materials having a half- life of greater than 96 hours, which are
used to control unwanted or noxious animals or plants. They include
fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, fumigants and rodenticides.)
(7)Â
Dissolved solids in excess of 1500 mg/L.
(8)Â
Ammonia (NH3) in excess of 40 mg/L.
(9)Â
Phenol in excess of 1 mg/L.
(10)Â
Chlorine demand in excess of 15 mg/L.
(11)Â
Hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide or any halogen
gas in excess of 10 mg/L.
In such instances where it is agreed that the industrial waste
will be received following pretreatment, drawings and specifications
shall be submitted for approval of the Superintendent of sewer showing
all pertinent details of the type of flow meter, wastewater sampler
and housing to be used, to meter and sample the flow of industrial
wastes, and also details of the control manhole to be constructed
on the industrial waste connection. The manhole shall be provided
with adequate access manhole covers of approved type, through which
access shall be possible by Utility personnel at all times. Drawings,
specifications, reports, etc. shall be submitted in quadruplicate
and shall be prepared and sealed by a Professional Engineer, registered
in the State of New Jersey. An approved shutoff valve may be required
on the discharge sewer immediately upstream of the sampling manhole.
Where pretreatment and/or flow equalization facilities are required
they shall be provided and continuously maintained in an effective
operating condition at all times, at the expense of the industry.
Each industry connected to the Utility sewer system shall be
responsible for maintaining a quality of effluent from their premises,
which conforms to the provisions established in their agreement with
the Utility. Sampling and analysis shall be done so as to conform
with accepted practice, and in accordance with the current edition
of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater",
published by the American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C.
The owner or operator of all retail food establishments, catering
establishments, commercial food preparation facilities, meat processing
facilities, and such other uses which may be designated by the Superintendent
which may result in the accumulation of oils, fats, cellulose, starch,
proteins or grease in the sanitary sewer system of the East Brunswick
Sewer Utility, shall add into each sanitary sewer line serving such
use a continuous application of a bacteriological culture and/or similar
additive to control and treat such discharges, which culture formulation
and application schedule shall be approved by the Superintendent.
All appropriate records concerning the operation of such a program
shall be made available to the Utility on a monthly basis. Other remedies
shall also be considered if the above program is not successful.
The cost of preparing and submitting this data for consideration
by the Utility shall be borne by the industry. Likewise, the cost
of sampling and analysis to determine compliance with the terms of
the agreement shall be borne by the industry, although conducted by
the Utility or its duly authorized representative.
G.Â
Control manhole. Commercial or industrial customers permitted to
connect to Utility sewers, even though not initially being required
to provide pre-treatment, may be required to provide a control manhole
and/or meter and sampler as described in § 219-4(F) and
(I), whether upon initial connection or change in use.
H.Â
Penalty of discontinuance. In the event that any person or business
fails to conform to these regulation, or fails to comply with the
terms and conditions of their agreement with the Utility, which failure
causes damage of any sort to the Utility or Utility's employees,
the Utility shall determine the extent of the damage and bill the
industry accordingly. If such bill is not paid within twenty (20)
calendar days from the date of the bill, legal action may be instituted
to enforce collection, and the Utility may resort to termination of
the connection after giving twenty-four (24) hours' notice.
The Utility reserves the right to cancel the agreement, upon one year's written notice, in the event of repeated failure to comply with the terms of the agreement, or the Rates, Rules and Regulations of the Utility. In the event of imminent hazard to the system or personnel, or violations of the Clean Water Enforcement Act (Chapter 28, P.L. 1990) the Utility reserves the right to terminate service immediately, and to substantiate the action within five (5) days thereafter.
I.Â
Industrial waste flow meter and sampler. The person or business shall
furnish, install and maintain a flow meter of the totalizer-indicator-recorder
type, if required, to measure the discharge of industrial wastes,
and a wastewater sampler to periodically take and preserve a portion
of the wastewater stream, as described in § 219-4(F). The
flow meter and wastewater sampler must be approved by the Utility,
but the cost of said equipment and installation is to be borne by
the industry. All costs of furnishing, installing and maintaining
the industrial waste flow and sampling equipment will be borne by
the industry and the equipment shall be readily accessible to Utility
personnel.
J.Â
Industrial sewer rates. Service charges for industrial wastes shall
be as shown in the section on rates.
K.Â
Surcharge for high-strength wastewaters. High-strength wastewaters,
including pretreated wastewaters, will be subject to rate surcharges.
(See section on Rates) Surcharges shall be based on results of Utility
surcharge sampling program.
A monthly sample shall be taken and the strengths therein averaged
for the entire quarter in which the sample was taken.
A single sample per month shall be averaged and the strengths
therein charged for the entire month in which the sample was taken.
L.Â
Industrial service revisions. The industrial wastewater parameters
and the criteria for industrial waste limits are subject to future
revision or modification as may be required by the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection, U.S.E.P.A., the Middlesex County Utilities
Authority, and/or the East Brunswick Superintendent.
M.Â
Air conditioning units. Air conditioning units will not be permitted
to discharge clean water into a sanitary sewer. Recirculation devices
shall be used, or excess water shall be discharged to a separate point
of disposal. Similarly, there shall be no discharge to a sanitary
sewer from other sources of clean water, as determined by the Utility,
such as condensate pumps, cooling towers, etc.
N.Â
Grease traps. Grease traps will be required on all food service establishment
discharges, or on discharges from any facility which is expected to
release quantities of grease and oil in excess of that of domestic
waste. The type and manufacture of grease traps must be approved by
the Superintendent before installation. The sizing of grease traps
will be based upon the following criteria. Each applicant for a new
grease or oil producing installation, and each existing user of the
Utility system when requested, shall furnish the following information:
(1)Â
Description of establishment, including number of employees, number
of patrons, number of seats, frequency of seating, and type of grease
producing facilities.
(2)Â
A listing of fixtures, including their function, volume, and description,
including dishwashers or other grease producing units.
(3)Â
A listing of the drain outline sizes or trap sizes of each fixture.
(4)Â
Total annual water use and daily minimum and maximum use.
The sizing of grease traps will be established by the Superintendent,
based upon Standard PDI-G101, as published by the Plumbing and Drainage
Institute. The following adjustments may also be considered by the
Utility:
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(1)
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Flow rate shall be based upon fixture drainage in a one minute
period.
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(2)
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Additional allowance shall be made for dishwashers, or other
grease discharging equipment.
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(3)
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A safety factor shall be built into all grease trap sizing to
allow for inadequate cleaning and maintenance. Safety factors shall
be viewed on a case by case basis.
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Grease traps shall be installed on the exterior of any
food service establishment, in order for adequate cleaning and maintenance
techniques to be utilized. The Utility may waive this requirement
in the event of unusual hardship or other technical difficulty. The
decision on the location of the grease trap on the interior or exterior
of the building shall be solely that of the Utility.
Specifications for grease traps are as follows: Grease trap
chambers shall be constructed of non-corrosive materials, such as
fiberglass. The chambers, if installed on the exterior of the building,
shall be capable of sustaining 10 ton truck H2O loading, and shall
have baffles and fittings made of non-corrosive materials. Access
shall be available through 24" manhole frames and covers located at
each end of the chamber. Units shall be equal to the product of Tyler
pipe (Tyler, Texas), Town and Country (as distributed by Trap Zap
of South Norwalk, Connecticut), or Zurn Industries (Erie, Pennsylvania)
green Turtle.
Installation of grease traps shall meet the recommendations
of the Plumbing and Drainage Institute, including locations, flow
control and venting. Grease Trap installation will also require a
plumbing permit and compliance with Township plumbing code regulations.
Sampling manholes for food service establishments shall be installed
downstream of the grease trap, but upstream of any interconnection
of bathroom sanitary service line and shall be inspected by the Superintendent.
To obtain optimum operating efficiency of a grease interceptor,
a regular schedule of maintenance must be adhered to. All grease interceptors
must be cleaned regularly. The frequency of grease removal is dependent
upon the capacity of the interceptor and the quantity of grease in
the waste water. Grease removal intervals may vary from once a week
to once in several weeks. When the grease removal interval has been
determined for a specific installation, regular cleaning at that interval
is necessary to maintain the rated efficiency of the interceptor.
After this accumulated grease and waste material has been removed,
the interceptor should be thoroughly checked to make sure that the
inlet, outlet and air relief ports are clear of obstructions.
A.Â
General provisions. Persons proposing subdivisions or developments
requiring a main extension for sewer service shall prepare applications
described in this section with the necessary supporting documents.
The policy of the Utility is to permit extensions only when paid for
and installed by the applicant. No facilities for collection, treatment
or disposal of sewage within the "district" of the Utility (which
corresponds with the boundaries of the Township) shall be constructed
unless the Utility shall give its consent and the Superintendent shall
approve Contract plans and specifications therefor.
It is the policy of the Utility to charge connection fees for
connection to its sewer system following the rates set forth in the
Utility's Rate Schedule. The connection fee is charged per Service
Unit.
Connection fees shall be payable prior to submission of Application
unless specific arrangements are agreed upon. If payment is not received
within this period, the project may not proceed and the connection
fee shall be at the prevailing rate at the time of receipt of the
check. The applicant shall also be subject to any change in regulations.
If the project is to be constructed in sections the connection fees
may be paid for each section prior to application for acceptance of
each section, at the prevailing connection fee at the time of each
section's acceptance.
Unless otherwise approved, where locations do not front the
sanitary sewer, residential subdivisions containing three or more
building sites or lots or any residential structure to be used by
three or more families, regardless of volume of flow, and all nonresidential
developments such as schools, commercial buildings, industrial buildings
and other structures will be required to install a sanitary sewer
system to be connected with the nearest existing sanitary sewer in
the Township. Exceptions may be made only where:
(1)Â
Developments lie within the Septic System Management Area formed
by the Township (where special requirements are imposed), or,
(2)Â
The applicant will not create an environmental hazard.
(3)Â
The applicant obtains a certification from the Superintendent that
mandatory connection is not required under existing municipal law.
For residential subdivisions not fronting on a sanitary sewer
and containing two or less building sites or lots, or if the lands
are deemed by the Utility to be too remote from any existing facilities,
consideration will be given to an individual sewage system with a
dry sanitary sewer system or approved alternative for future use in
lieu of connection to existing facilities.
Any main extension and related facilities (other than industrial
septic systems) installed under the provisions of this section, or
easement required for the purpose, shall be transferred to the Utility
as hereinafter described.
During construction but before final acceptance, the Utility
shall have the right to use any completed portion of the system without
waiving its right to further inspection or testing or to order correction
of any defects provided the Utility does not unreasonably delay inspection,
testing and acceptance of that portion of the system.
Use of the sanitary sewer system for the discharge of sump pumps,
or drainage from cellar drains, leaders, downspouts, drainage tile,
cooling system drains and other similar discharges shall not be permitted.
Unpolluted industrial cooling waters and unpolluted drainage
shall be discharged into a storm sewer or natural outlet.
Easements will be required for sewers not located within an
existing public right-of-way. The width of such easements will be
determined by the Superintendent, depending on the size and depth
of sewer to be located in the easement.
Easements must be extended to the nearest adjacent property
if future service will be required.
Easement documents must be in a form acceptable to the Township
Attorney, and must incorporate the following language:
No fill, material, machinery, appliances, or similar objects
may be placed on the said premises which will impose an additional
loading in excess of 100 lbs. per square inch (100 lbs/sq. inch) without
the prior written approval of the Utility. Provided, however, that
nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit the ability of grantors
to use the land over the easement for the storage of vehicles.
No trees may be planted on the easement within ten feet on either
side of the location of the sewer line. Said trees shall not grow
more than ten feet tall. Other types of shrubbery may be planted within
the easement area, however, the same five foot distance from either
side of the location of the pipe must be adhered to. No fences may
be placed on or around the easement that preclude Utility access.
No utilities may be placed across the easement without Superintendent
approval; such approval will not be unreasonably withheld provided
there is no hazard or exceptional impeding of access to Utility facilities.
The Superintendent must be given adequate notice of any surface construction
on or over the easement area.
B.Â
Applications — general. A sequence of applications for sewer
extensions are required for the Utility's determination of needs,
availability of service, effect of proposed extension, and inspection
of installed extension. Application forms are available from the Utility.
No application will be considered unless a Professional Engineer registered
in the State of New Jersey is in charge of the planning and design
of the proposed sewerage facilities and has affixed his seal and signature
to the submissions. Each application shall be submitted in duplicate
with the designated fees to the Utility not less than thirty (30)
days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which action on the application
is desired.
Applications shall be signed by the property owner. If the property
owner is a partnership, applications shall be signed by a general
partner, or in the case of a corporation, by an officer of the corporation.
Signature of agent, attorney or engineer is not acceptable.
Each application must be accompanied by those fees, deposits
and guarantees described herein, or in the section on Fees and Charges.
All fees accompanying applications shall be cash, certified check
or acceptable other draft at the option of the Utility. (For standard
applications, see § 219-11(A))
The review and inspection fees shall be placed in an escrow
fund, with interest as required by law, from which expenses will be
paid by voucher. If so required by the Utility, additional deposits
shall be made by the Applicant to meet expenses; surplus funds shall
be returned to the Applicant after payment of all fees and after final
acceptance of the facility by the Utility. The Applicant will be required
to pay all costs incurred by the Utility on his project.
Where deposits or guarantees are based on estimated construction
costs, a submission shall be made by the Applicant's engineer
and verified by the Superintendent. The approved construction cost
shall be based on the estimated period of construction and shall include
all on-site and off-site work; and for bonding purposes a 20% contingency
allowance will be added.
Inspection work by the Township, its employees, engineer or
agents is intended only to review compliance of the work with the
approved design documents. These inspections or lack thereof are not
intended to review safety precautions, adherence to State or Federal
regulations, or hazards to the public, contractor employees, or third
parties. Each applicant assumes full responsibility for damages or
injuries caused on its work sites, and agrees to indemnify and provide
separate defense for the Township and representatives against all
actions or claims.
Where off-site facilities are involved, the following policies
shall prevail:
(1)Â
The Applicant is considered responsible for providing off-site facilities
to provide capacity for his development.
(2)Â
The design of off-site facilities is to be undertaken by the Applicant,
and shall be subject to design standards established by the Utility
and subject to review of the Engineer and approval of the Superintendent.
The off-site design is based upon the total community needs, rather
than capacity for the development alone. The design parameters shall
be provided to the Applicant by the Utility.
(3)Â
Where the Utility requires additional capacity for areas outside
of the development, it will assume any increment of cost for service
to such areas.
(4)Â
Off-site facilities shall be installed by the Applicant, and shall
be subject to design standards established by the Utility and subject
to review of the Engineer and approval of the Superintendent. The
Applicant's share of the costs must be available to finance the
initial construction (i.e. the Utility should not be required to finance
the Applicant's share) unless specific alternate arrangements
are approved by the Utility.
(5)Â
The Utility's share of off-site facilities may be credited against
connection fees. If the Utility's share exceeds the total of
all connection fees, a lump sum payment may be made toward the cost.
(6)Â
All approved and accepted on-site and off-site facilities installed
by the Applicant shall be transferred to the Utility, where they lie
in public rights of way or easements. Said transfer of facilities
must take place prior to the release of performance guarantees.
C.Â
Application for conceptual review -two or more residential units.
An application describing the proposed residential, commercial, or
industrial development, or other project, shall be submitted to the
Superintendent with supporting data to determine the economic and
technical feasibility of extending sewer service. This application
shall be submitted concurrent with filing of conceptual sub-division
or site plan application with the East Brunswick Planning Board or
Zoning Board. The Superintendent may defer or waive certain parts
of this supporting data at its discretion where the cost of data preparation
is excessive for the development or project planning and approvals.
Approval of this application shall extend for a period not to exceed
one year from date of approval.
In addition to the application, the Applicant shall furnish
two (2) copies of a general location plan (min. scale 1" = 100')
showing streams, streets, lots, blocks and tax map numbers, copy of
application submitted to the Planning Board, location of any existing
water distribution and/or sanitary systems in the area, proposed system
outline and route of construction, and estimated quality and volume
of flow. Elevations shall be based on the Township datum (NAVD 88).
The Superintendent shall analyze the submitted application and
supporting data and report to the Applicant the Utility's recommendations
and/or findings. These findings may be furnished to the Township Planning
or Zoning Board as support material.
If the Superintendent determines that portions of the existing
downstream system do not have sufficient capacity to accept flow from
the proposed development, then the Utility may require payment for,
or the construction of, supplementary off-site facilities to accommodate
the additional flow. Costs shall include all engineering and overhead
costs.
D.Â
Application for review of pumping station facilities. This application
shall be submitted following preliminary approval of the East Brunswick
Planning Board, copy of which shall accompany this application.
An application and supporting data specifying the engineering
details of the proposed project will be analyzed for compliance with
Utility engineering standards including provision for orderly growth.
The approval of all applications must be submitted within twelve
(12) months after conceptual review approval or re-application for
conceptual approval will be required. The applicant shall specify
whether phased construction is intended.
This application shall be accompanied by two (2) copies of the
Engineer's Report, construction cost estimate, two (2) sets of
drawings (min. scale 1" = 50'), specifications, manufacturers'
data, and other material needed to permit a detailed engineering review.
The Engineer's Report shall clearly define the design criteria
used in connection with population, flow, layout, pumping station
design, equipment selection, etc. All drawings submitted shall be
the latest drawings approved by the Township and shall be kept current.
Final drawings filed by the applicant shall include notations as to
transfer of easements and sewerage facilities.
The application and supporting data will be reviewed by the
Superintendent to determine compliance with the Utility's Rules
and Regulations, applicable statutes and projected growth patterns.
Approval of this application, with conditions set by the Utility shall
be a mutual agreement between the applicant and the Utility regarding
the terms and conditions for providing sewer service, including the
construction or financing of off-site facilities considered necessary
by the Utility.
The Applicant shall pay all permit and application fees to the
Utility, as well as applicable fees to Middlesex County Utilities
Authority and New Jersey D.E.P. Permits to construct sewers and/or
other structures within flood plains, wetlands and the right-of-way
limits of State, County, Municipal roads and all railroads, and all
other permits must be secured by and paid for by the Applicant.
The Applicant must inform and secure any necessary clearance
and/or approval from any public utility involved. Proof of such notice
and/or approvals shall be filed with the Utility.
E.Â
Application for authorization to construct. This application shall
be submitted following preliminary approval of the East Brunswick
Planning Board, copy of which shall accompany this application.
An application and supporting data specifying the engineering
details of the proposed project will be analyzed for compliance with
Utility engineering standards including provisions for orderly growth.
All applications must be submitted within twelve (12) months
after conceptual review approval or re-application for conceptual
approval will required. The applicant shall specify whether phased
construction is intended.
This application shall be accompanied by two (2) copies of the
Engineer's Report, construction cost estimate, two (2) sets of
drawings (min. scale 1" = 50'), specifications, manufacturers'
data, and other material needed to permit a detailed engineering review.
The Engineer's Report shall clearly define the design criteria
used in connection with population, flow, layout, sewer and pumping
station design, equipment selection, etc. All drawings submitted shall
be the latest drawings approved by the Township and shall be kept
current. Final drawings filed by the applicant shall include notations
as to transfer of easements and sewerage facilities. The drawings
shall include finished flow grades which are necessary to insure that
no new fixture is installed below the street elevation without the
check valve or other suitable device being installed by the developer.
The application and supporting data will be reviewed by the
Superintendent to determine compliance with the Utility's Rules
and Regulations, applicable statutes, and projected growth patterns.
Approval of this application, with conditions set by the Utility,
shall be a mutual agreement between the applicant and the Utility
regarding the terms and conditions for providing sewer service, including
the construction or financing of off-site facilities considered necessary
by the Utility.
The Applicant shall pay all permit and application fees to the
Utility, as well as applicable fees to Middlesex County Utilities
Authority and New Jersey D.E.P. Permits to construct sewers and/or
other structures within flood plains, wetlands and the right-of-way
limits of State, County, Municipal roads and all railroads, and all
other permits must be secured by and paid for by the Applicant. In
addition, the Applicant shall prepare all applications and submit
all data required by the current Rules and Regulations of the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Middlesex County
Utilities Authority, including:
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N.J. DEP Form CP-#1, with engineer's signature and seal
where designated, 2 copies.
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(2)
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N.J. DEP Form WQM-006, Engineer's Report, signed and sealed,
5 copies.
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(3)
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East Brunswick Township Resolution approving the project, 2
copies.
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(4)
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Receipts of notifications to proper agencies, 2 copies.
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(5)
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U.S.G.S. Quad Map, 3 copies.
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(6)
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Final Plans and Profiles, signed and sealed, 6 copies.
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(7)
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Checks for proper applicable fees payable to Middlesex County
Utilities Authority, and to Treasurer, State of New Jersey.
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The Applicant must inform and secure any necessary clearance
and/or approval from any public utility involved. Proof of such notice
and/or approvals shall be filed with the Utility.
Before construction may commence, the Applicant must also furnish
the following:
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State D.E.P. approval to construct.
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(2)
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Performance guarantees, as hereinafter specified.
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(3)
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Insurance certificates, with coverage as hereinafter specified.
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(4)
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Schedule of construction.
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(5)
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Payment for off-site facilities.
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Approval of construction by the Utility will be void
and invalid after one (1) year unless substantial construction has
commenced on the approved facilities. Where construction has commenced
within the one (1) year period, approval will be automatically renewed
for a successive one (1) year period, after which a request must be
filed for an extension of time. Should a project not commence substantial
construction within the one (1) year period, the application as indicated
shall become void and invalid and will require a renewal application
to EBSU.
A renewal application fee shall be charged. Should the application
be resubmitted in its previous form, without need for change, the
application may then be renewed by the Utility without system condition,
or in the EBSU Rules and Regulations, an entirely new review, with
the appropriate fees, may be required. It shall not be necessary for
EBSU to notify an applicant that his time period has expired, that
will be the responsibility of the applicant. Application shall be
required upon the expiration of any of the above noted time periods.
Capacity in the system will not be reserved unless, a) the Utility
approval is still valid, and b) all connection fees are paid.
F.Â
Application for performance guarantee reduction/release. Upon satisfactory
completion of construction, inspection, and testing, the applicant
shall request that the Superintendent approve the installed system
(or part thereof).
Ownership, maintenance and operation of the system shall be
the responsibility of the Utility only after specific written final
acceptance by the Superintendent of all or part of the system. Until
this written final acceptance is issued by the Utility, the ownership,
maintenance and operation shall remain the responsibility of the Applicant.
However, operation of the system may not commence until a permit for
operation is issued by the Utility and notification has been sent
to the State Department of Environmental Protection. The applicant
will be subject to all and any payments of any fines, levies and/or
assessments prior to the final acceptance of the ownership of the
system by the Superintendent.
The application shall be accompanied by:
(1)Â
Two (2) copies of as-built plans (as described hereinafter), one
of which must be reproducible prepared and certified by the applicant's
engineer and approved by the Superintendent.
(2)Â
All necessary documents, legal descriptions and plans approved by
the Utility that will permit the dedication of all necessary facilities,
property and easements that are an inherent and necessary part of
the completed project.
(3)Â
Proof of payment of all fees and charges required by the Rules and
Regulations up to and including this application.
(4)Â
Operating Permit for that portion of sewerage facilities covered
by this application.
(5)Â
Releases from all parties having jurisdiction over any part of the
project.
(6)Â
Certified copy of Final Map as recorded with the County Clerk.
(7)Â
A written release from any legitimate complainant on record with
the Utility (or a suitable Township Inspector's report on the
complaint).
(8)Â
A signed voucher for release of cash bond.
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, a partial reduction
in the performance guarantee may be approved by the Utility. Such
reduction will apply only to the Bond or Letter of Credit; no portion
of the cash bond will be returned until full and final Performance
Bond Release has been approved.
A Maintenance Bond shall be posted upon approval of Performance
Bond Release.
G.Â
Performance guarantee and insurance. A performance guarantee satisfactory
in form to the Utility, in the amount of least 120% of the total approved
construction cost of that portion of the project covered by the application,
shall be furnished with the application to construct (Form C). The
guarantee shall contain an "evergreen" clause, and shall remain in
full force and effect for the duration of construction and until release
is approved by the Utility. The guarantee shall assure the Utility
of complete acceptable construction, and shall further guarantee that
said construction will be in accordance with the Rates, Rules, and
Regulations of the Utility, the plans and specifications and Engineer's
Report and cost estimate approved by the Superintendent. The approved
guarantee shall be in the form of a 90% performance guarantee by approved
surety and 10% cash or certified check. The amount of the required
performance guarantee may be increased for due cause by the Utility,
including periods of construction extending more than one (1) year.
In the event of default or non-performance by a developer, as determined
solely by the Utility, part or all of the performance guarantee may
be applied by the Utility to completion of the work. NO WORK MAY BEGIN
ON AN APPROVED PROJECT UNTIL A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
AND ACCEPTED BY THE UTILITY.
H.Â
Construction procedures. No construction may start without "authorization
to construct" from the Superintendent, a "permit to construct" from
the State Department of Environmental Protection, and a minimum one
(1) weeks' notice to the Utility of intention to start work.
During construction, the Utility intends to have personnel present
on the site to observe the installation of sewerage facilities. The
purpose of such observations will be only to achieve an acceptable
installation and will not incur any responsibility for safety practices
on the site, or liability for injury or damage caused by the contractor's
operations. The cost of such observation shall be borne by the applicant.
Work will be rejected for the following reasons:
(1)Â
It is performed or backfilled without observation by Utility personnel
or representative,
(2)Â
It is performed after the Utility's authorized agent disapproves
the materials or the method of installation, or
(3)Â
It fails to pass the testing requirements stipulated elsewhere in
these regulation.
Work will be approved only after final observations, testing,
corrective work, approval of restoration by the Township and property
owners, and written certification by the Superintendent.
The Superintendent reserve the right to stop work on the project,
if materials, workmanship, or operations are not in conformance with
specifications or Utility regulations. Failure to stop work may result
in the following:
(a)Â
Rejection of all work.
(b)Â
Notification to surety that performance guarantees are being
violated.
(c)Â
Notification to Township that issuance of building permits and
certificates of occupancy should be terminated.
(d)Â
Police action if work is being performed in public rights-of-way
or in a manner detrimental to the public welfare.
The contractor, builder, and all subcontractors must abide by
the requirements of the State Construction Safety Code, and the OSHA
regulations. Neither the Utility nor its engineer or agents are responsible
for adherence to such regulations, or for other safety precautions
related to the project.
If there is any portion of the project left in a hazardous condition,
or if reasonable orders issued by the Utility or its engineer are
not followed, the Utility reserves the right to use the cash portion
of the performance guarantees to rectify the condition. Five (5) days
written notice of such intention will be issued by the Superintendent
to the Applicant and his surety, unless hazards to the public require
more urgent action. If the cash funds are inadequate, additional funds
must be posted, or the Utility may demand action by surety.
I.Â
Maintenance bond. Prior to final release of the performance guarantee
the Applicant shall submit a maintenance bond from acceptable surety,
in form approved by the Superintendent. The bond shall be in the amount
of 15% of the original approved construction cost estimate, and shall
extend for two (2) years from the date of the resolution releasing
the performance guarantee, and until an acceptable final inspection.
No partial maintenance bonds will be accepted.
J.Â
As-Built Plans (Land Use § 132-54). Prior to bond release for all residential and all other sewer improvements, "as-built" drawings shall be submitted to the Utility. As-built plans shall be submitted on plastic film as well as a CAD generated data file (compatible with the most current version of AutoCAD) with a scale of greater than 1" = 50". All submittals must be referenced to the N.J. State Plane coordinate system of 1983 and the NAVD of 1988. As built plans shall include the following:
Drawing Size: Approx. 24" x 36"
Name of development and lot and block number in title box, and
"As-Built" clearly labeled.
Horizontal Scale: 1" = 30', 40' or 50'
Date of as-built survey and name of surveyor
North arrow
Profiles
Distances
NAO 83
All other utilities shown on plan or encountered
Invert and rim elevations
Slopes
Locations of house connections or laterals
  horizontal location, distance from downstream manhole
  horizontal location of plugged and relative to 2
permanent structures
Notations as to the finished elevations of any structure wherein
fixtures lie below curb grade, and as to the facilities (e.g. check
valves) used on the connection
Location of pipe in easements (easements labeled)
Location of manholes in easements (tie to existing structures)
Pipe materials
  main line sewer (class of pipe)
  laterals — size and material
Certifications
drawings signed and sealed by developer's engineer (P.E.
or L.S.)
Transfer of Ownership of Easements and Sewerage Facilities,
using wording:
"Sanitary sewer easements shown on this drawing and all sanitary
sewerage facilities installed as shown herein are hereby dedicated
to the East Brunswick Sewer Utility, upon acceptance."
Drawing Materials - mylar or linen reproducibles (one set) and
blue-line prints (two sets) upon final acceptance.
A.Â
Individual connections and service lines. Following are the types
of individual connections anticipated into the Utility's system:
(1)Â
Resumption of service through an existing building sewer and house
connection (including change of ownership or type of service).
(2)Â
Installation of a new building sewer from a structure to an existing
house connection on the Utility's system.
(3)Â
A new building sewer and a new house connection tapping into the
Utility's system.
B.Â
Permits and applications. All individual connections to the Utility's
system, whether using existing or new facilities, must apply for a
permit for connection of the sanitary sewer into the existing EBSU
system.
For all commercial or industrial connections to the Utility's
system, whether using existing or new facilities, an application must
be submitted titled "Application for Individual Commercial Sewer Service",
together with detailed plumbing plans and supporting data as may be
required. In addition, the Utility may require submission of "Application
for Industrial Sewer Connection and Agreement for Industrial Wastes".
Applications must be signed by the property owner and the customer
requesting service, with both parties accepting financial and legal
responsibility for the connection and its use. The accepted application
will constitute a contract between the Utility and the Applicant,
obligating the Applicant to pay the Utility's established rates,
and to comply with the Utility's rules and regulations.
All applications must receive the approval of the Superintendent
before the installation is started. All installations must be inspected
and receive the approval of the Superintendent before service is furnished.
An "Application for Change of Use in Existing Sewerage Facilities"
must be made upon any change in service from that described in the
original application or upon any change in ownership of a commercial
or industrial property. The new customer shall be responsible for
making application for approval by the Superintendent, before sewage
service is received or continued. There will be no charge for filing
applications for change in type of service, unless special review
or analysis is required.
Applications for new construction shall be accompanied by two
sets of plans prepared by a registered plumber or approved contractor,
showing the proposed line from the structure to the Utility main or
the location of the existing line to be used. Plans must include all
elevations.
The applicant must obtain and file permits for openings in State,
County or Township roads as required. The applicant must pay all fees,
provide bonds or deposits, insurance, and meet all traffic and safety
requirements.
No applications for service will be accepted by the Utility
until the applicant has paid, or made satisfactory arrangements to
pay, all arrears and charges at the subject premises, or due by the
applicant at any premises now or heretofore occupied by them.
Application for new service connections will be accepted subject
to there being existing mains in streets or right-of-way abutting
the premises to be served, and subject to there being sufficient capacity
available.
When a property owner has made application for a new service,
or has applied for the reinstatement of an existing service, it shall
be presumed that the piping and fixtures on the applicant's premises
are in good condition. The Utility will not be liable, in any event,
for any accident, breaks, or leakage arising in any way in connection
with the pipes or fixtures of the customer, nor for any damage to
the property which may result from the usage thereof.
Building Sewers are under the jurisdiction of the East Brunswick
Sewer Utility and the East Brunswick Plumbing Inspector. Approval
of the Plumbing Inspector or a Certificate of Occupancy will be required
before the Utility will accept discharge of sewage into its mains.
An Application for Disconnection of Sewerage Facilities" must
be filed prior to disconnection.
C.Â
Utility responsibility. New connections to existing sewer mains will
be at the expense of the Applicant - (see definition), including tapping
(if approved by the Utility), fittings, pipe, labor and related materials.
Such new connections and laterals will become the property of the
Utility to the property line or easement line. The Utility will maintain
such new connection and new laterals from the sewer main to the property
right-of-way (depending on the location of the sewer main) after installation,
and after inspection and approval by the Superintendent together with
the Township Plumbing Inspector. Utility maintenance will be for failure
of material only. If stoppage is due to material originating from
the premises served, the owner will be billed for the repair.
D.Â
Size and kind of house connection or building sewer. The Superintendent
reserves the right to determine the size and kind of service lateral
from the main to the property right-of-way or easement line, from
the property line to the structure to be served, or from the main
in the right-of-way to the structure to be served. The materials,
location and installation procedures shall conform to the latest "Specifications
for Sewer Construction" on file at the Township office, or to the
requirements of the Engineer. A vented inspection and maintenance
riser is required behind the curb or at an approved location on each
house connection, as per standard Utility details.
That portion of the building sewer, service lateral and sewer
clean-out installed and maintained by the owner shall be installed
in accordance with the applicable Plumbing Code and the Utility specifications,
and shall be inspected and approved by the Township Plumbing Inspector
and Superintendent prior to backfilling the trench. Any construction
not approved shall be immediately removed and reconstructed in an
approved manner.
E.Â
Building sewer location. No building sewer shall be laid within five
(5) feet of any gas pipe, water service or any other facility of any
public utility company, nor within five (5) feet of any open excavation,
vault or meter pit; nor shall the location be under any sidewalk or
driveway unless approved. All building sewers shall be installed within
the limits of the customer's property and a minimum of three
(3) feet from any property line(s) or building walls. Landscaping
shall be located so as to minimize root intrusion into the building
sewer, and in no event shall trees be placed within five (5) feet
of any building sewer.
F.Â
Elevation of sanitary fixtures. Under no circumstances shall any
new sanitary fixtures be installed in a building at an elevation lower
than the front curb elevation or street centerline elevation (whichever
is higher) unless special precautions are incorporated into the new
fixture installation to prevent surcharging of the new fixture from
the sanitary sewer main because of high flows or a blockage. In any
event the Utility will not be responsible for any backups or surcharges
into fixtures or structures.
Prior to installation of any fixture which may be lower than
the elevation heretofore specified, the owner shall obtain the approval
of the Township Plumbing Inspector and the Superintendent on the type
of precautions that will be taken to eliminate the potential flooding
of premises with sewage. In the event a fixture is found to be installed
at any point lower than heretofore specified, the Utility may revoke
the sewer connection permit or discontinue service until the fixture
is removed or positive control measures are instituted to eliminate
any potential surcharging of the building with sewerage.
Special protective devices, such as check valves, shall also
be incorporated in building sewers, where the lowest fixture is below
the rim of the next upstream manhole.
G.Â
Maintenance by customer. All house connections, building sewers,
sewer clean-outs and fixtures furnished by the customer or the Utility
shall be maintained by the customer in good order, and all piping
and connections furnished and owned by the Utility and on the property
of the customer shall be protected properly and cared for by the customer.
All leaks in the building sewer or other pipe or fixture in or upon
the premises served must be repaired immediately by the owner or occupant
of the premises. The customer shall be responsible for notifying the
Utility of the party engaged by said customer to do any maintenance
work on the customer's building sewer, prior to work being commenced,
and said party shall not backfill any trench until the work has been
inspected and approved by the Superintendent. Any work not acceptable
shall be immediately removed and replaced by work which is acceptable.
The Utility shall in no way be responsible for maintaining any
portion of the building sewer owned by the customer, or for damage
done by sewage escaping therefrom; or for lines or fixtures on the
customer's property; and the customer shall at all times comply
with the applicable municipal regulations with respect thereto, and
make changes therein, required by reason of changes of grade, relocation
of mains or otherwise. The owner shall be responsible for all stoppages
within the house connection and the building sewer from the building
to the main, if caused by discharge from the buildings on the site.
H.Â
Prohibited connections. Under no circumstances may any of the following
be connected to the sanitary sewers, either directly or indirectly:
(1)Â
Foundation underdrains, or sump pumps.
(2)Â
Area drain or yard drain.
(3)Â
Rain conductor or down spout.
(4)Â
Grease pit.
(5)Â
Air conditioning equipment, except condensate which will be permitted
under conditions approved by the Utility.
(6)Â
Storm water inlets or catch basins.
(7)Â
Drains from pieces of equipment or manufacturing process, except
when specifically authorized under the provisions of these Rules and
Regulations.
I.Â
Special connections. Building sewers and house connections to public
buildings, churches, apartment houses, commercial establishments,
and industrial establishments, shall be installed to conform to detailed
plans and specifications approved by the Superintendent.
J.Â
Property served by single building sewer. A building sewer from the
curb, easement line or right-of-way line to a property, shall not
serve more than one building unless otherwise approved. Upon proper
application of the owner, a property may be served by two or more
building sewers, each of which, for billing purposes, may be considered
as being one customer account.
K.Â
Single building sewer with two or more customers. Where two or more
customers are now served through a single building sewer, any violation
of the rules of the Utility, with respect to either or any of said
customers, shall be deemed a violation as to all, and unless said
violation is corrected after reasonable notice, the Utility may take
such action as may be taken for a single customer. However, such action
will not be taken until a customer who has not violated the Utility's
rules has been given a reasonable opportunity to connect his pipe
to a separately controlled building sewer.
L.Â
Policy on blockage and repairs. Following is the policy of the Utility
with regard to procedures for repairs of building sewers and house
connections to the Utility's system:
(1)Â
In the event of a stoppage or failure in a building sewer or house
connection, the property owner shall be responsible for endeavoring
to correct the situation and for obtaining a measurement to the point
of stoppage or failure.
(2)Â
If the problem is found to exist between the property line or easement
line and the house or building, then the property owner shall be responsible
for proceeding with all necessary corrective work.
(3)Â
If the problem is found to exist between the property line or easement
line and the main sewer, then the Utility shall be responsible for
proceeding with all necessary corrective work.
(4)Â
If the work is performed by the Utility and it is found that the
problem has been caused by faulty use of the sewer by the property
owner, such as discharge of bulky materials, discharge of acids, etc.,
then all costs must be borne by the property owner, including the
costs of labor of any Utility personnel and costs of equipment and
materials provided by the Utility, and shall be paid promptly by the
property owner to the Utility. If not paid promptly, the amount of
said costs shall be added on to the next sewer bill submitted to the
property owner.
(5)Â
Under no circumstances shall the Utility be responsible for damage
to furnishings or house or building interiors unless negligence on
the part of the Utility is demonstrated.
M.Â
Policy on missing or damaged curb clean-out caps. When an Utility
inspection indicates that a sewer cap or clean-out is missing or damaged,
the customer will be notified that the facility must be repaired or
cover replaced, within 72 hours (3 days). After that time period,
the Utility will replace or repair the clean-out or cap and the customer
will be charged for parts and service.
N.Â
Unauthorized connection. No person(s) shall uncover, make any connection
with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer, service
lateral or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written
permit from the Utility.
O.Â
Floor drains. The connection of floor drains to the sewer system
may be permitted by the Utility, on a case by case basis, subject
to but not limited to the following criteria:
(1)Â
No interconnection of storm water drains with the sanitary sewer
system will be permitted.
(2)Â
Assurances must be provided by all current and future owners of the
property, that discharges into the floor drains will never include
waste oil, gasoline, coolant, anti-freeze, brake and transmission
fluids, paint, volatile or explosive liquids. Also, no discharge of
any item prohibited by USEPA, NJDEP, MCUA or EBSU regulations shall
be permitted. The property owner shall be responsible to determine
restricted items. Such assurances may include deed restrictions, affidavits,
annual permits, or other forms of assurance determined by the Utility.
(3)Â
Any floor drain located below street level will be required to have
a check valve installed prior to connection to the sewer system. The
property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of the check
valve.
(4)Â
The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all
floor drains.
(5)Â
Notices are to be prominently posted and maintained, by the owner,
instructing the building occupants as to the restrictions on floor
drain use. Such notices must be maintained and replaced or updated
when necessary.
(6)Â
A grease, oil, and sand separator will be required on the outlet
pipe from the floor drains as required in § 219-4(E) of
these regulations, unless waived by the Utility. The above noted devices
will be located outside of any structure or building and subject to
inspection by the Utility. An approved clean-out must be installed
between the above described devices and the property line, prior to
connection to the sewer system.
(7)Â
Additional pre-treatment units, controls, access manholes and special
facilities may be required for specific installations.
(8)Â
The Utility will conduct monthly tests of flow, utilizing a NJDEP
approved laboratory. All costs will be borne by the property owner,
including surcharge billing.
(9)Â
The Utility reserves the right to order or disconnect floor drains
from the sewer system for repeated violations of these rules and regulations.
(10)Â
Any floor drains in existence prior to the adoption of this
regulation shall be required to conform to the terms of this section.
P.Â
Swimming pool connections. The connection of swimming pools to the
sewer system may be permitted by the Utility on a case by case basis
after application, inspection and approval by the Superintendent.
Such approval will be conditioned upon the following matters:
(1)Â
The only acceptable discharge will be from the pool contents, from
treatment system backwash, and from restrooms. No discharge of other
wastes will be permitted, particularly from but not limited to cleaning
fluids, acid wash solutions, filter sand, leaves, twigs or other materials
which would otherwise not be acceptable into the sanitary sewer system
of the Utility.
(2)Â
In order to limit the rate of discharge, the maximum pipe size for
connection to the Utility system will be two-inch (2") diameter cast
iron or polyvinyl chloride pipe for gravity systems. The maximum size
for pumping systems will be one-inch (1") diameter cast iron or polyvinyl
chloride pipe or an equivalent orifice. Exceptions may be made to
this requirement on a case by case basis only in the event of a problem
with pipe slope, or if the discharge is into a Utility sewer twelve-inches
(12") in diameter or greater.
(3)Â
Connection to the Utility system must be preceded by an acceptable
screening device.
(4)Â
The discharge pipe line must include a double check valve, to insure
against backup from the Utility system into the pool.
(5)Â
Each application must be accompanied by a sketch showing the exact
location of the desired connection, and the pipe line, valves, appurtenances,
and pool structure. Any change from the plan must be noted on the
as-built sketch.
(6)Â
Connection to the Utility sewer must conform to standard Utility
details, including a curb riser, approved saddle, and a proper lateral
connection. Pavement, curb, and sidewalk restoration, if any, must
meet Township requirements.
(7)Â
Notice must be given to the Utility upon each instance in which a
portion or all of the pool water is to be discharged into the Utility
system.
(8)Â
The Superintendent reserves the right to order the disconnection
of pool drains from the sewer system for repeated violations of these
Rules and Regulations.
(9)Â
The Utility will require proper insurance and indemnification before
work is undertaken in the public right-of-way.
A.Â
Tampering with system. No person(s) shall maliciously, willfully,
or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with
any structure, appurtenance or equipment which is part of the East
Brunswick Sewer Utility wastewater facilities. No person shall enter
upon any property of the East Brunswick Sewer Utility without the
express permission of the Utility.
Any such person(s) shall be responsible to pay 100% for all damages caused by his (their) malicious, willful or negligent acts, and shall also be subject to the fines and penalties set forth in Section 1-15 of the Code.
A.Â
Inspection of sewage system during construction. All construction
of sewage systems shall be under the jurisdiction of the Utility,
either directly or through inspectors under the supervision of the
Township Engineer.
(1)Â
The Superintendent and the Applicant's Engineer shall enforce
compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
(2)Â
The Superintendent shall have the authority to have the work discontinued
in the event of noncompliance.
(3)Â
The Applicant shall furnish the name of the occupant, the street
address, and lot and block number to the Utility at least two (2)
weeks prior to a request for the certificate of occupancy from the
Construction Code Official to assure that the lateral inspection has
been accomplished, and all fees have been paid.
(4)Â
No sewer connections shall be made to the appropriate street main
whether tested or not unless under the supervision and inspection
of the representative for the Superintendent.
A temporary, leak proof bulkhead type plug shall be installed
in the upstream (inlet) side of the manhole furthest downstream in
any sewer main or branch under construction and shall remain intact
and unloosened until permission is received from the Superintendent
to remove same. This permission will not be granted until each section
of the sewer has been cleaned and flushed in a manner acceptable to
the Utility.
B.Â
Testing of completed system. All sewer mains shall be subjected to
either an infiltration or exfiltration test, or under special circumstances
to a low pressure air test. Exfiltration tests shall be conducted
in lieu of infiltration tests when the pipe has been laid above the
groundwater level. Infiltration tests shall be used only when the
groundwater level is above the crown of the sewer and completely surrounds
the pipe during the period of testing. The tests shall be performed
between two manholes or as otherwise directed by the Superintendent
for the Utility and shall include all related sewerage including house
connections.
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment
necessary for the testing.
Exfiltration tests shall be under at least a four (4) foot head
or a pressure corresponding to a head equal to the depth of the lower
manhole of the section under the test.
Allowable infiltration of exfiltration shall not exceed a rate
of 100 gallons per mile, per inch of diameter of sewer, per 24 hours.
In order to ensure that there shall be no gushing or spurting
streams entering the sewer, the contractor shall be held responsible
for water tightness of the line, shall satisfactorily repair all joints
and other parts not sufficiently water tight and then shall make additional
tests of the infiltration or exfiltration until the test results conform
to the requirements given herein and until all visible leaks are eliminated.
Detailed criteria for testing, and special requirements will
be in the Utility's approval.
Sewer Pipe Cleaning - After testing and before final acceptance
of the work, the Contractor shall clean the entire sewer system, unless
such procedures are specifically waived by the Superintendent. The
cleaning method employed shall utilize Jet-Vac Sewer Cleaner or approved
equal, and all material collected at the downstream end of the system
shall be removed by vacuuming, and shall not pass downstream.
Upon completion and visual acceptance, all lines are to be internally
examined using a television camera, to check for improper joints,
off-grade pipe, and damaged pipe. The inspection is to be witnessed
on a monitor screen by Utility personnel, and video tape is to furnished,
as approved.
A.Â
Rendering of bills for sewer service. All such items are covered
by the Revenue Office in the Finance Department. Bills are mailed
at various times depending on type of user. Sewer service charges
for each new unit will be initiated upon issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Estimated bills will be issued in the event that a meter reading
is not available for a meter read customer. The estimated bill shall
be prepared utilizing the last meter reading indicating usage for
that particular time frame.
B.Â
Delinquent and disputed accounts. Any bill unpaid thirty (30) days
after the due date shall be classified as delinquent and shall be
charged at the maximum statutory interest rate per month. Any bill
unpaid forty-five (45) days after presentation shall be subject to
discontinuance of service after not less than ten (10) days written
notice.
If service is discontinued for non-payment of the account, it
will not be restored until the turn on fee (payable in cash or certified
check) plus all unpaid charges are paid or satisfactory arrangements
have been made for payment.
If the check used for payment is returned by the bank for any
reason, a processing fee will be charged against the account.
Any unpaid balance of service charges and interest thereon shall
be a lien against the property and action shall be initiated pursuant
to the procedure specified under N.J.S.A. 40:14A, N.J.S.A. 26A-12
and N.J.S.A. 54:5-1 et seq.
Notice of delinquent charges shall be processed by the Tax Collector
of East Brunswick.
C.Â
Discontinuance of service. Service may, at the sole discretion of
the Utility, be discontinued for any of the following reasons:
(1)Â
Misrepresentation in application.
(2)Â
Willful waste of water through improper or imperfect pipes, fixtures,
or otherwise.
(3)Â
Use of sewer for any other property or purpose than that described
in the application.
(4)Â
Tampering with any service pipe, or any other appliance of the Utility.
(5)Â
Nonpayment of any charge accruing under the application.
(6)Â
Refusal of reasonable access to the property for purposes of inspecting,
reading, repairing, or removing meters and/or plumbing.
(7)Â
Making, or refusing to sever any cross connection between a pipe
or fixture furnished by the Utility and a pipe or fixture from any
other source.
(8)Â
Nonpayment of bills within time prescribed.
(9)Â
Violation of any rules of the Utility.
D.Â
Renewal of service. Service will be renewed when the conditions under
which such service was disconnected are corrected and upon payment
of all accrued charges provided in the schedule of rates or rules
of the Utility.
E.Â
Deposits. Deposits may be required from new customers without a record
of prior use, or from any customer who becomes habitually delinquent.
The amount of the deposit shall be equal to the average or estimated
bill.
Any customer having paid a deposit shall pay bills for sewer
service as rendered, in accordance with the Rates, Rules and Regulations
of the Utility. The deposit shall not be considered as payment on
account of a bill during the time the customer is receiving service.
Deposits shall be returned to the depositor when he shall have
paid undisputed bills for service for a period of twelve (12) consecutive
months.
No interest will be paid on deposits.
F.Â
Continuing obligation to pay service charge. Upon the connection
to a sewer for an improved and usable property, the obligation to
pay the minimal annual service charge continues despite the failure
to occupy the property or to use the sewer facilities, so long as
the building or structure on the property is still available for use
and the sewer facilities remain available.
Without written notice, it shall be assumed that connections
are or may be active, thereby requiring sewer service. Charges will
therefore continue until written notice of discontinuance.
G.Â
Form of payment. Form of payment may be by check or U.S. currency.
The Utility reserves the right to refuse payment rendered in significant
amounts of coin. For any property on tax title lien, or any account
where a check was returned by the bank, payment must be in certified
check, money order, or U.S. currency.
H.Â
Disconnection of sewerage facilities. In the event that a sewer lateral
service will be permanently discontinued, the Utility shall be notified
in writing that the service billing will be terminated. The property
owner must file a letter for disconnection of sewerage facilities,
and the sewer lateral shall be permanently sealed water tight by the
property owner in a manner subject to the approval of the Inspector,
with all costs of review and field observation being borne by the
property owner.
A.Â
Reasonable access. The properly identified authorized agents of the
Utility shall have the right of access to the premises served, at
all reasonable hours, for the purpose of reading meters, collecting
samples, examining fixtures and pipes, observing the manner of use,
and for any other purpose which is proper and necessary in the conduct
of the Utility's business.
B.Â
No oral agreements. No agent or employee of the Utility has authorization
to orally bind it by any promise, agreement, or representation not
provided for in these Rates, Rules and Regulations.
C.Â
Damage and repairs. Whenever any person(s), firm(s), partnership(s),
corporation(s), or any combination thereof causes or has caused any
damage to the sewer system or facilities of the Utility, the party
or parties causing such damage shall immediately notify the Utility
of such damage. The Utility shall have the right to repair such damage
or have such damage repaired, and shall have the further right to
recover the full cost and expense of such repairs, including but not
limited to the standard charges for work performed by Utility employees,
for materials, supplies and equipment used for such repairs, from
the party or parties causing such damage.
D.Â
Mandatory sewer connection. The owner of any house, building or structure
located on a street along the line of any sewer which is now in operation
or is constructed in the future in the Township of East Brunswick
shall connect the drainage of all sources of sewage in the house,
building or structure to the sewer. Any owner of a building or structure
who fails to connect to a sewer system after written notification
by the Utility of the availability of service, shall be subject to
the penalties and remedies of the East Brunswick Township Ordinance.
[Amended 6-11-18 by Ord. No. 18-08]
A.Â
Fees and deposit to accompany application and permits. For standard
applications, see table below for fees. Minimum deposits may be increased
if the Utility review exceed these minimum requirements.
|
Application
|
Filing Fee
|
Deposit for Review
|
Deposit for Inspection
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Conceptual Review of Sewerage Facilities
|
$100
|
$50 per connection unit, Min. deposit is $1,000
|
None
|
|
Renewal Authorization
|
$50
|
$50 per connection unit, Min. deposit is $1,000***
|
None
|
|
Pumping Station Review
|
$100
|
$2,500 per pump, station, minimum deposit
|
None
|
|
Construction Authorization
|
$200
|
$1.50 per ft. of sewer plus $500 per pumping station. Min. deposit
is $1,000***
|
10% of approved construction cost Min. deposit $1,000
|
|
Renewal Authorization
|
$50
|
$1.00 per ft. of sewer plus $500 per pumping station Min. Deposit
$1,000***
|
10% of approved construction cost
Min. deposit $1,000
|
|
Performance Bond Reduction/Release
|
$100
|
$0.50 per ft. of sewer plus $500 per pumping station Min. deposit
$1,000, plus pumping station deposit if applicable (re-application
deposit as required)
|
5% of approved construction cost
Min. deposit $1,000 (Re-application deposit as required)
|
|
Special Review
|
None
|
Minimum Deposit - $500
| |
|
Minimum for connection of Residential Sanitary Sewer
|
$25*
|
None
|
Actual Cost**
|
|
Minimum for connection of Commercial Sanitary Sewer
|
$50*
|
Actual Cost**
|
Actual Cost**
|
|
Industrial Sewer Connection Application and Industrial Waste
Discharge Agreement (Fees additional to Forms A through D)
|
$50
|
Actual Cost**
Min. deposit $4500
|
Actual Cost**
|
|
Change of Use
|
None
|
None (unless special review or analysis required)
|
Actual Cost**
|
|
Disconnection of Sewerage Facilities
|
None
|
None
|
Actual Cost**
|
|
Initial Floor Drain Application
|
$25*
|
Actual Cost**
Min. $100 deposit for floor drain review, plus any special costs
of review because of unusual wastes, industrial processes or special
circumstances
|
Actual Cost**
|
|
Annual Renewal/Floor Drain Permit
|
$25
|
Actual Cost**
| |
|
Swimming Pool Drainage Application
|
$25
|
Actual Cost**
Minimum deposit $100
|
Actual Cost
|
|
Swimming Pool Drainage Permit
| |||
|
10,000 - 20,000/gal
|
$25*
| ||
|
Over 20,000/gal
|
$100*
| ||
|
Annual Renewal/Swimming Pool Draining Permit:
| |||
|
10,000 - 20,000/gal
|
$25
| ||
|
Over 20,000/gal
|
$100
|
|
NOTES:
| |
|---|---|
|
*
|
(not including connection fees)
|
|
**
|
(Actual Cost of EBSU - Time, Equipment and Materials overhead
roll up taxes, if applicable)
|
|
***
|
May be adjusted if re-application is unchanged from initial
application
|
B.Â
Sewer services charges.
All owners of property connected to the sewer system of the
East Brunswick Sewer Utility shall pay to the Utility a base sewer
service charge in accordance with the following schedule:
The sewer service charge shall be at the annual rate of $320.00
for each Service Unit.
The classification of establishments connected to the sewer
system and the Service Units chargeable to each such establishment
shall be as follows:
(2)Â
For all other buildings or establishments, including commercial establishments,
industrial establishments (with only domestic sewage), schools and
public buildings, the charge shall be the greater of:
(a)Â
0.1 service units per 10,000 gallons of sewage flow or part
thereof; or
(b)Â
The number of service units as specified for the particular
classification in § 219-11(K) hereof, multiplied by the
annual rate set forth herein.
The volume of sewage flow on which the determination of the
unit charges applicable under (a) above are based shall, except as
otherwise provided for herein, be assumed to be the same as the quarterly
volume of water use as determined by the East Brunswick Water Utility.
Volume of water use does not apply and shall have no impact on rates
charges by service unit classification under (b).
(3)Â
Water used but not discharged into sanitary sewers by Commercial
and Industrial Establishments.
Whenever any commercial or industrial establishment uses water
in such manner that water used is not discharged into the sanitary
sewer system of the East Brunswick Sewer Utility, the quantity of
water so used and not discharged into the sanitary sewerage system
shall be excluded in determining the sewer charges for said premises;
providing, however, that the quantity of water so used and not discharged
into the sewerage system is measured by a device or meter approved
by the Superintendent and installed by the owner of the premises without
cost to the Utility. In lieu of the installation of a device or meter
for measuring the quantity of water not discharged into the Utility's
sanitary sewerage system, the owner of the premises may install, at
his own cost and expense, a device or meter for measuring the quantity
of sewage discharged into the Utility's sanitary sewer system.
When, in the opinion of the Superintendent, it is not practical
to install a measuring device to continuously determine the quantity
of water discharged into or not discharged into the sanitary sewerage
system, the Utility shall determine, in such manner or by such method
as it may prescribe, the quantity of water discharged into the sanitary
sewerage system, either as a percentage of the total volume of metered
water use or otherwise. Any dispute as to the estimated amount shall
be determined by the Utility and its decision shall be final. If the
owner of the property is not willing to accept the determination of
the Utility he may be required, for the purpose of determining future
sewer rental charge, to install an approved measuring device as described
in the paragraph above.
(4)Â
Sewer Charges to Commercial or Industrial Establishment without separate
water meters
Whenever two or more establishments are served by a single water
meter the Utility may estimate the amount of water delivered to each
establishment and may apply full or minimum charges to each establishment
as enumerated above.
If the owner of the property does not agree to the Utility's
determination of the sewer charge as set forth above, they shall,
at their sole cost and expense, install separate meters for each building
or establishment on the premises.
(5)Â
Floor Drain Charges.
(a)Â
Floor Drains - 0.30 service units per 1,000 sq. ft. (or part)
of building are tributary to floor drains.
(b)Â
Vehicle Bays - Additional 0.33 service units per bay where occasional
car washing may be expected.
Additional 0.66 service units per bay where occasional truck
washing (exterior or interior) may be expected.
C.Â
Connection charges.
A connection charge or charges shall be imposed for each direct
or indirect connection to the East Brunswick Sewer System. The charges
shall be as per this Rate Schedule for each Service Unit as defined
in § 219-11(L) under Initial Connection Charge, except where
otherwise noted.
Initial charges for the right to connect directly or indirectly
to the Utility's sewer system shall include a connection fee
per unit, as unit is herein defined under "Initial connection Charge",
as well as additions to fees and charges for inspections of the work
to be accomplished by applicants in keeping with the Utility's
Rules and Regulations as the same are promulgated, amended, modified
and supplemented from time to time. Such Connection Fees, which are
and constitute a one-time initial charge for the right to connect
to the Utility's sewer system, are an integral part of the Utility's
Rate Schedule and are a distinct and separate charge from all other
rates and sewer charges and payment of one shall not constitute payment
of the other.
Connection Charge - The connection charge shall be a fee charged
to any customer of the East Brunswick Sewer Utility at the time of
connection of the facility or facilities of said customer either directly
or indirectly to any portion of the East Brunswick Sewer Utility system,
or at the time when sewer service becomes available, calculated on
the basis of capital costs expended by the Utility to the date of
calculation together with accrued interest thereon.
The connection charge shall be updated from time to time by
the East Brunswick Sewer Utility to reflect additional capital costs
and additional interest accrued on the East Brunswick Sewer Utility
sewer system.
The current connection charge is $2,395.00 per Service Unit.
Upon an addition, alteration or change in use of any building
already connected to the Utility system, an additional connection
fee may be charged based upon the sewer connection designations.
D.Â
Waste surcharges.
Where biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solid sample results
indicate that strengths exceed those of a domestically equivalent
waste of greater than 225 mg/l, and if such wastes have been introduced
into the Utility sanitary sewer system, excess loading charges will
be imposed as follows:
Waste volumes shall be based on a metered flow, corroborated
(when requested) by water meter records. Charges for volume shall
be as shown in the rate schedule.
The customer shall pay all excess loading charges from the Utility
within 20 days of receipt of such billing. The failure to pay such
excess loading charges within the twenty-day period will result in
an automatic cancellation of the customer's participation in
the average excess loading program.
Waste strength shall not exceed the limits listed in the section
entitled Industrial or Commercial Service without pre-treatment.
(1)Â
Excess loading charges for suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD), chlorine demand, and other materials shall be based on actual
charges to the Utility by the MCUA. Quarterly samples shall be taken
for suspended solids and BOD to establish the concentrations in determining
the annual excess loading rate. The annual excess loading rate will
be calculated by averaging the total suspended solids and BOD results
for the prior year proportionately against the tolerance parameter
of 400 mg/l. This annual loading rate shall be set prior to the billing
year and be recalculated the following year. The excess loading rate
shall be multiplied by the metered water flow per 1,000 gallons of
usage to establish the excess loading charge.
(2)Â
Customers may request, at their expense, an additional sample for
anomalous results. The customer shall not determine the date of the
additional test. The results of the additional sample shall be integrated
into the calculation of the excess loading rate and not replace the
anomalous sample. The requested additional sample charge shall be
added to the customer's sewer bill at the cost to the Township
to perform the sample.
(3)Â
Establishments that have no sample history shall be assessed at a
domestically equivalent waste assumed sample result of 225 mg/l until
a loading rate can be reasonably calculated.
(4)Â
Quarterly samples shall be taken to determine the discharge concentration
for grease, oil, fats, either vegetable or mineral. Results in excess
of the allowable limit of 100 mg/l shall be charged a flat charge
for the quarter of $250.00.
The Collector of Revenue shall have the discretion to make any
modifications necessary to insure that the intent of the excess loading
charges as approved by the EBSU is adhered to.
E.Â
Payments of connection fee. For single family home, existing prior
to the installation of collection lines by the Utility, and applying
and connecting within thirty (30) days after notification of availability
of services by the Utility, payment must be:
(1)Â
In lump sum, or
(2)Â
In three (3) equal installments over a three year period, commencing
at time of availability of service, prior to connection. (Balance
to be paid in full upon change in ownership)
Single family home built after collection lines were installed,
payment must be:
In lump sum prior to connection or occupancy.
Property owners who fail to make application and connection
within the required time limits, and do not have written certification
from the Township of East Brunswick indicating valid reasons for not
connecting:
Payments due in full on date service becomes available. Service
is considered available upon notification by the Utility, which is
not necessarily the time of connection.
For developments comprising two (2) or more homes, payment
must be made:
Prior to submission of Application for Acceptance; or
Phased in accordance with construction phases if so approved
by the Utility.
Where multi-family or non-residential structures exist
prior to the installation of the collection system, payment must be
made:
In full within thirty (30) days after the notification that
service is available.
Prior to the connection if the connection is made within the
thirty (30) day limit.
When multi-family or non-residential structures are built
after the collection system is available for service, payment must
be made:
At the time of the application, which must be prior to the connection
and occupancy.
A change in use shall require the submission of Change of Use
form, and may require the payment of an additional connection fee,
if the connection fee for the resulting use is higher than the connection
fee for the prior use at the time of change in use. The amount of
the connection fee will be the connection fee for the resulting use,
less the connection fee paid for the prior use of the property.
F.Â
Liens; rights and remedies; enforcement. In the event that an initial
service charge or connection fee or annual service charge with regard
to any parcel of real property owned by any person, corporation, or
other entity other than the State or any agency or subdivision thereof
shall not be paid as and when due as herein above stated, the unpaid
balance thereof and all interest accruing thereon, shall be a lien
on such parcel, and all such liens shall become enforceable with and
as any other municipal lien on real property in the municipality in
addition to the other remedies of civil suit or foreclosure or any
other remedies which may be available and provided by and under the
Laws and Statutes of the State of New Jersey is such case made and
provided.
In the event that an initial service charge or connection fee
or any service charge of the Utility with regard to any parcel of
real property shall not be paid as and when due, the Utility may enter
upon such parcel and cause the connections thereof to be cut and shut
off until such service charge and any subsequent service charge with
regard to such parcel and all interest accrued thereon, together with
a re-connection fee shall be fully paid to the Utility, and/or may
avail itself of any and all other remedies which may be available
and provided by and under the Laws and Statutes of the State of New
Jersey in such case made and provided. The reconnection fee shall
be in the amount of all labor, materials and administrative costs
incurred by the Utility. The minimum re-connection fee shall be $100.00.
(See § 219-11(J))
All rights and remedies provided in this rate schedule and in
any amendments or modifications hereof and supplements hereto for
the collection and enforcement of rates and service charges, initial
service charges, connection fees or tapping fees, rents, and rates,
and all other fees and charges shall be cumulative and concurrent
with and in addition to those provided and authorized in and by the
Laws and Statutes of the State of New Jersey in each such case made
and provided.
G.Â
Floor drain fees.[1] The Utility may permit floor drains; however, an annual permit will be required. A supplementary charge over and above the annual sewer service charge as per § 219-11B(5) will be assessed. This extra charge will be billed with the sewer service charge either annual or quarterly.
If roof leaders or storm drain connections are found to exist,
the illicit connections must be removed immediately. On such finding,
charges will be assessed retroactively at the rate of 0.22 units per
1,000 square feet of tributary roof area or impervious area, retroactive
for the period of use.
The Utility will charge $100 for inspection of the floor drains
if requested by the property owner.
The property owner will be responsible for all costs of annual
permits, quarterly testing and inspections.
The property owner will also be responsible for any costs developed from test results showing violation of § 219-4D, E and F. The property owner will also be responsible for any surcharge costs as per § 219-11D.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection G, Garbage disposal fees,
was repealed 12-9-2019 by Ord. No. 19-34, which ordinance also provided for
the renumbering of the remainder of this section.
H.Â
Swimming pool drain fees. The Utility may permit commercial swimming pool drains; however, an annual permit will be required. A supplementary charge over and above the annual sewer service charge, as per § 219-11B(6) will be assessed. This extra charge will be billed with the sewer service charge either annually or quarterly.
I.Â
Miscellaneous charges.
Check processing fee. If a check used as payment is returned
by the bank for any reason, a charge of $20 will be charged against
the account.
Turn-on fee. If service is discontinued for any reason, the
resumption of service will require prepayment of a fee of $100, together
with the actual cost of Utility services rendered.
Copy fees. Fees shall be charged for copies of public documents
as permitted by law.
Sump pumps. As stipulated elsewhere, the discharge from sump
pumps may not be connected to the Utility sewer system. If found connected,
the property owner will be charged on the basis of continuous discharge
at 10% of the rated pump capacity (1 unit equals 100,000 gallons per
year). Charges will also be levied retroactively for the period of
use, to a maximum of two years. The property owner must remove any
connected sump pump within 60 days after notice from the Utility.
J.Â
Other rates and deposits for escrow. When any application shall be
made to the East Brunswick Sewer Utility other than those applications
specifically provided for herein, there shall be deposited with the
East Brunswick Sewer Utility an escrow fund which shall be utilized
for purposes of paying for public hearings, stenographic expense,
legal expense, engineering expense and such other expenses as may
be experienced by the East Brunswick Sewer Utility in hearing of the
application or applications.
In such case, the East Brunswick Sewer Utility shall estimate
the costs of such proceedings and shall advise the applicant in written
form, and the applicant shall, prior to any such hearings and proceedings,
deposit with the East Brunswick Sewer Utility the estimated sum of
such escrow.
Upon conclusion of all proceedings, any unused escrow shall
be promptly returned by the East Brunswick Sewer Utility to the applicant.
At the conclusion of the proceedings and such other times as
it may be necessary, the East Brunswick Sewer Utility will account
to the applicant for all monies expended and shall advise in written
form any surplus or deficit in the same. In the event of any deficit,
the applicant shall, promptly and prior to any further proceedings
taking place, deposit such additional escrow as may be required by
the Utility.
K.Â
Minimum annual charges and initial connection charges.
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Minimum Service Units for Annual Charge Purposes
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Minimum Service Units for Initial Connection Charge Purposes
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A.
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Single-Family Home
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1.00
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1.00
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B.
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Multi-Unit Housing (Note 1) (including apartments, hotels and
motels, townhouses, trailer stalls, dormitories, condominiums, etc.)
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(1)
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For each apartment in a multifamily dwelling
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1.00
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1.00
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(2)
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For each house trailer
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1.00
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1.00
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(3)
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For each separate hotel/motel type room, with individual sanitary
facilities
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0.25
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.030
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(4)
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For each separate hotel/motel room without sanitary facilities
(or if jointly used)
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0.20
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0.25
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(5)
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For each unit in a limited income senior citizen housing Development
containing not more than one bedroom receiving financial assistance
through N.J.H.F.A.
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0.80
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0.25
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C.
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Schools (Note 2)
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(1)
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For each 70 persons of student and staff population, without
showers, Cafeteria, or water using laboratories
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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Additional for showers, per 70 population
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0.05
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0.12
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(3)
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Additional for cafeteria, per 70 population
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0.05
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0.12
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(4)
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Additional for laboratories, per 70 population
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0.05
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0.12
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D.
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Doctors - For each physician or principal health care person
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2.10
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3.20
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E.
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Dentists - for each practicing dentist, hygienist, orthodontist,
or similar practitioner
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2.30
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2.90
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F.
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Commercial Establishments (Note 11) (including stores, offices,
shopping centers, but not including fountains, restaurants, etc.)
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(1)
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For up to 4 persons employed full time
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional person employed
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0.05
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0.12
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(3)
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Additional for each restroom fixture
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0.25
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0.35
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G.
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Public Buildings (including municipal buildings, post offices,
fire houses, libraries, etc.)
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(1)
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For up to 4 persons employed on premises
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional person employed
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0.05
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0.12
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(3)
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Additional for each public restroom fixture
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0.10
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0.25
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H.
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Religious Institutions (Note 2)
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(1)
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For congregations up to 400 seats
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional 100 seats, or part
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0.10
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0.25
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I.
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Restaurants, Diners, Luncheonettes, Fountains (Note 3)
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(1)
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For up to 50 seats capacity, and 5 day, 8 hour daily period
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1.25
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3.00
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(2)
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For each additional 10 seats or part available on 8 hour basis
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0.25
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0.60
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(3)
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Take out restaurants, without seats
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1.00
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1.20
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J.
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Taverns, Bars (Note 4)
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(1)
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For up to 25 counter or seating capacity and 5 day, 8 hour daily
period
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1.00
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2.40
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(2)
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For each additional 10 customer space or part, per 8 hour period
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0.50
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1.20
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K.
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Services Stations, Garages
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(1)
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W/O car wash or repair facilities
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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Additional for each garage bay
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0.05
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0.12
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(3)
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Additional for each car wash bay, no recycling
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1.50
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4.50
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(4)
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Additional for each car wash bay, with recycling
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0.75
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1.50
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L.
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Banquet or Catering Facilities (Note 5)
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(1)
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For room with up to 150 seat capacity
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional 50 seat capacity or part
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0.15
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0.30
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(3)
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For separate part time bar
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0.50
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1.20
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M.
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Laundromat or Laundry (Note 11)
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(1)
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For each washing machine
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0.75
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2.25
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(2)
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For each 4 employees, or part
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1.00
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1.20
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(3)
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For each additional employee
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0.05
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0.12
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N.
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Nursing Homes, Hospitals
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(1)
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For each 10 beds, or part
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3.50
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8.40
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(2)
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For each 4 staff personnel or part
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1.00
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1.20
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(3)
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For each additional staff member
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0.05
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0.12
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O.
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Recreation Centers, Tennis or Swim Clubs, etc. (based on 12
months use, outdoor facilities will be pro-rated for 3 months use)
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(1)
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For up to 4 employees
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional employee
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0.05
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0.12
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(3)
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For each 100 transients daily, with restrooms
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0.50
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1.20
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(4)
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For each 100 transients daily with restrooms and showers
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1.00
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2.40
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P.
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Funeral Homes
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(1)
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For up to 4 employees
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional employee
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0.05
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0.12
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Q.
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Theaters, Drive-Ins, and Auditoriums (Note 6)
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(1)
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For the first 200 seats, or car stalls or part
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional 100 seats or car stalls
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0.25
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0.60
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R.
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Industrial Establishments (Note 7)
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(1)
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For up to 4 employees
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional employee
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0.05
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0.12
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(3)
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For each 100,000 gallons of domestically equivalent process
waste
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Note 8
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Note 9
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(4)
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Additional for each restroom fixture
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0.25
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0.35
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S.
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Veterinary Hospital, Dog Kennel
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(1)
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For up to 4 employees
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional employee
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0.05
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0.12
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(3)
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For each operating or exam room
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0.25
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0.60
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(4)
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For each 10 kennels
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0.50
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1.20
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T.
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Automated Car Wash (Note 10)
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(1)
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For each car wash bay, w/o recycling
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Note 8
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Note 9
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(2)
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For each car wash bay, with recycling
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Note 8
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Note 9
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U.
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Beauty Parlors, Barber Shops
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(1)
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For up to 4 employees
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1.00
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1.20
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(2)
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For each additional employee
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0.05
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0.12
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(3)
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For each customer service stations (chair)
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0.05
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0.10
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V.
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Floor Drains, All Uses
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(1)
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Additional per 1,000 square feet or part of tributary area
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0.30
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0.30
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(2)
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Additional for floor drains per bay where occasional car washing
may be expected
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0.33
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0.33
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(3)
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Additional for floor drains per pay where occasional truck washing
may be expected
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0.66
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0.66
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W.
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Swimming Pool Drains
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(1)
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For swimming pool sizes 10,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons
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0.20
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0.20
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(2)
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For swimming pool sizes 20,000 gallons to 40,000 gallons
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0.80
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0.80
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(3)
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For swimming pool sizes in excess of 40,000 gallons, per 10,000/gallons
or part thereof
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0.20
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0.20
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NOTES REGARDING MINIMUM ANNUAL CHARGES AND INITIAL CONNECTION
CHARGE SCHEDULE
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Note 1
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Charge is per unit, whether occupied or not.
|
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Note 2
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Part time schools to be considered based on days of occupancy
(assuming 5 days as full time occupancy).
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Note 3
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Charge is for either separate establishments or for an auxiliary
establishment (e.g., a restaurant in a major hotel). Charges shall
be pro-rated for additional hours.
|
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Note 4
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This charge also applies to separate bar in a restaurant.
|
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Note 5
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Based on 10 hours of weekly use; additional use to be pro-rated.
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Note 6
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Based on 30 hours of weekly use; additional use to be pro-rated.
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Note 7
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A domestically equivalent waste is one that possesses the following
characteristics:
|
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a. Biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solid concentrations
less than 225 mg/L.
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b. Meets the standards for acceptable waste (through pretreatment,
if necessary) described in the Utility's Rules and Regulation
or the Middlesex County Utilities Authority regulations, or the State
approved NJPDES permits.
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If wastes exceed these requirements in concentration or constituents,
the Utility may: 1) refuse to accept the wastes, or 2) may require
pre-treatment to acceptable levels, or 3) may impose charges based
on the cost of transporting or treating the wastes, including industrial
cost of recovery charges, if imposed.
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Note 8
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Minimum number of service units shall be one-half the preceding
years' service units. For a new establishment with no water consumption
history, the Utility will estimate water consumption at full plant
capacity and will set the minimum service unit charge at 50% of plant
capacity.
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Note 9
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250% of the computed minimum service unit charges.
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Note 10
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Where the industrial waste flow has less than one-half the strength
of average domestic waste, the daily flow of process waste is greater
than 100,000 gallons, and, at the option of the EBSU, is introduced
into the EBSU system only during hours to be specified, the service
charge unit shall be 0.75, and the initial connection charge unit
shall be 0.01.
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Note 11
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Unless otherwise noted, use shall be assumed to be for an 8
hours daily, 5 day week.
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GENERAL NOTES REGARDING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
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1.
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Interest will be charged on delinquent accounts at the maximum
rate permitted by statute.
|
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2.
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Charges for new installations, connections, inspections, etc.,
will be made on the basis of actual cost to the Utility.
|
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3.
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Employees working less than 20 hours per week shall be counted
as one-half.
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4.
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Charges are levied in advance of service.
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5.
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Sewer charges shall be reviewed and revised (if necessary) on
a semi-annual basis.
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6.
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Extraneous flows originating from infiltration and inflow shall
be considered an equal burden and shall be equally apportioned throughout
the rate system.
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7.
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Mixed use properties may be charged service charges and connection
charges based on each separate use. Allowance may be made for overlapping
usage.
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