<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 26-81. - Purpose and policy.</div>
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               (a)
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               This article sets forth uniform requirements for direct and indirect contributors
               into the wastewater collection and treatment system for the county and enables the
               county to comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including the Clean Water
               Act (33 United States Code Â§ 1251 et seq.) and the General Pretreatment Regulations
               (40 CFR, Part 403).
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               (b)
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               The objectives of this article are:
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               (1)
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               To prevent the introduction of pollutants and wastewater discharges into the county
               wastewater system which will interfere with the operation of the system or contaminate
               the resulting sludge;
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               (2)
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               To prevent the introduction of pollutants and wastewater discharges into the county
               wastewater system which will pass through the system, inadequately treated, into any
               waters of the state or otherwise be incompatible with the system;
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               (3)
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               To promote reuse and recycling of industrial wastewater and sludge from the county
               system;
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               (4)
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               To protect both county personnel who may be affected by sewage, sludge, and effluent
               in the course of their employment as well as protecting the general public;
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               (5)
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               To provide for equitable distribution of the cost of operation, maintenance and improvement
               of the county wastewater system; and
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               (6)
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               To ensure that the county complies with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
               System (NPDES) or nondischarge permit conditions, sludge use and disposal requirements
               and any other federal or state laws to which the county wastewater system is subject.
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               (c)
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               This article provides for the regulation of direct and indirect contributors to the
               county wastewater system, through the issuance of permits to certain nondomestic users
               and through enforcement of general requirements for the other users, authorizes monitoring
               and enforcement activities, requires user reporting and provides for the setting of
               fees for the equitable distribution of costs resulting from the program established
               herein.
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               (d)
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               This article shall apply to all users of the county wastewater system as authorized
               by G.S. 160A-312 and/or G.S. 153A-275. Except as otherwise provided herein, the POTW
               director shall administer, implement and enforce the provisions of this article. Any
               powers granted to or imposed upon the POTW director may be delegated to a designee
               of the director. By discharging wastewater into the county wastewater system, users
               agree to comply with the terms and conditions established in this article, as well
               as any permits, enforcement actions or orders issued hereunder.
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               (Ord. of 9-26-94, Â§ 1.1; Ord. of 4-14-08, Â§Â§ 3â€”5; Ord. of 11-26-12, Â§Â§ 1, 2)
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