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Except as provided in this chapter, no person shall discharge wastewater to the POTW that contains the following characteristics:

A. A Temperature greater than 104°F.

B. A FOG concentration greater than 100 mg/L.

C. Substances that can solidify or become discernibly viscous at temperatures greater than 32°F.

D. Pollutants that could create a fire or explosive hazard in the POTW, alone or by interaction, including waste streams with a closed-cup flashpoint of less than 140°F using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21, 40 CFR 403.5(b)(1), or are capable of creating a public nuisance per WAC 173-216-060(2)(b)(ii).

E. Solids or viscous substances that could cause an obstruction, pass through, or any other interference with the operation of the POTW.

F. A pH less than 6.0 or greater than 11.0.

G. Corrosive properties capable of causing damage or that are hazardous to POTW structures, equipment, or maintenance personnel.

H. Dangerous wastes.

I. Toxic or poisonous substances in sufficient quantity to interfere with any POTW processes, or constitute a hazard to humans, animals or the receiving waters of the POTW.

J. Noxious or malodorous gases or substances capable of creating a public nuisance.

K. A five (5) day BOD concentration greater than three hundred (300) mg/L.

L. A TSS concentration greater than three hundred and fifty (350) mg/L.

M. Unacceptable amounts of TDS that could cause an interference with the normal operation of the POTW. Limitations for TDS will be set after the Department of Ecology and the City review the engineering reports from the prospective discharger, and investigate alternatives to reduce TDS in the wastewater.

N. A greater color than 100 color units.

O. Stormwater.

P. High volumes of wastewater with a low BOD per volume ratio that could adversely affect the treatment plants’ process capabilities.

Q. Swimming pool water. (Ord. 2810, 5/10/16; Ord. 2642, 2/14/12)