§ 13.12.195. Unauthorized and prohibited discharges.

A.

Certain Wastes Prohibited. No person shall, by direct or indirect means, discharge or cause the discharge of any of the following wastes into the public sanitary sewer system:

1.

Flammable or hazardous liquids, gasses or solids capable of causing or contributing to an explosion or supporting combustion in any public sanitary sewer facility or side sewer connection to the public sanitary sewer system, such as, but not limited to, gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, benzene, toluene, xylene, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, peroxides, chlorates, perchlorates, bromates, carbides, hydrides and sulfides, or any other substances that the board, the city of Cheyenne fire and rescue department, any state agency or the Environmental Protection Agency have identified as a fire hazard or a hazard to the system;

2.

Any solid or viscous substance or particles in a quantity, either by itself or in combination with other wastes, that is capable of obstructing flow or interfering with the operation or performance of the public sanitary sewer system, such as, but not limited to, ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, sanitary wipes, plastics, plastic bags, wood, unground garbage, needles, syringes, contraceptive devices, feminine sanitary products, whole blood, carcasses, bones, body parts, and paper dishes and cups;

3.

Any toxic, infectious, poisonous, noxious or malodorous liquid, gas or solid that, either by itself or by interaction with other waste, is capable of creating a public nuisance, a hazard to the public health or safety, a hazard to personnel working at or in the vicinity of any sanitary sewer facility, or otherwise prevents entry by authorized personnel to any sanitary sewer facility;

4.

Any liquid, gas or solid that, either by itself or by interaction with other wastes, may cause corrosive structural damage to the public sanitary sewer system;

5.

Heated substances in amounts that prevent entry into public sanitary sewer facilities by authorized personnel or that adversely impact facilities;

6.

Food waste, except properly shredded food waste from a properly maintained garbage or food grinder;

7.

Substances that may cause excessive foaming in the public sanitary sewer system;

8.

Fats, oils or greases in amounts that cause a visible sheen on the discharge or in the public sanitary sewer system, that cause a build-up of grease in any public sanitary sewer facility, or which accumulations either alone or in combination with other discharges cause obstruction of the public sanitary sewer system; or

9.

Motor vehicle fluids and waste, such as, but not limited to, motor oils, antifreeze, or other automotive fluids.

B.

Discovery of Unauthorized or Prohibited Discharge. Upon discovery of an unauthorized or prohibited discharge, the board shall provide written notification to the property owner, renter or other party determined to be responsible by the board of the nonconforming or prohibited discharge and of all corrective measures necessary.

C.

Damage Caused by Unauthorized or Prohibited Discharges. Any person discharging or causing, either directly or indirectly, an unauthorized or prohibited discharge to the public sanitary sewer system, that results in damage to, blockage of or premature degradation of any public sanitary sewer facility, shall be liable for said damage and financially responsible for any and all necessary repairs or other corrective actions necessary to restore the public sanitary sewer system to full and normal operation.

D.

Any violation of this section is subject to the general penalty provision of the city code.

(Ord. No. 4049, §§ 1, 3, 12-22-14)