Or. Admin. Code § 860-037-0065 - Design, Construction, and Operation
(1) The wastewater utility owner is
responsible and liable for meeting the requirements for all applicable laws,
rules, and codes and for the wastewater (sewage) that passes through the
collection, treatment, and disposal plants.
(2) The wastewater utility owner is
responsible for obtaining and maintaining all permits, licenses, approvals,
design, equipment and materials selection, installation, testing, operation,
and maintenance of the complete wastewater system.
(3) Each wastewater utility shall maintain
and operate wastewater treatment facilities of adequate size and properly
equipped to collect, transport, and treat wastewater, and discharge the
effluent at the degree of purity required by the health laws of the DEQ, and
all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and authorities having
jurisdiction over such matters.
(4)
All materials used in construction of a wastewater system must be structurally
sound, durable, and capable of withstanding normal stresses incidental to
installation and operation, and will meet or exceed the industry established
standards, codes, and requirements of entities having such authority.
(5) Wastewater treatment facilities shall be
constructed, installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with accepted
engineering practice to assure, as far as reasonably possible, continuity of
service, uniformity in the quality of service furnished, and the safety of
persons and property.
(6) While
prudently managing costs, the design and construction of the wastewater
utility's collecting main lines, treatment plant and facilities, and all
additions thereto and modifications thereof, shall meet or exceed the
requirements of all regulatory authorities, construction codes, and industry
standards.
(7) The capacity of the
treatment facilities for the collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater
and wastewater effluent must be sufficiently sized to meet all normal demands
for service and provide reasonable reserve for emergencies.
(8) Each wastewater utility shall adopt
procedures for inspection of its plant and facilities to assure safe and
adequate operation and shall make inspections of its plant on a regular basis.
The procedures shall be filed with the Commission. The wastewater utility shall
maintain a record of inspections, findings, and corrective action required
and/or taken, by location and date.
(9) All components of the wastewater system
must be operated and maintained so as not to create a public health hazard or
cause water pollution, and without interruption, sewage spills, sewage backup,
or other unhealthful conditions.
(a) The owner
must establish operating procedures and maintain appropriate qualified staff
and adequate inventory of necessary spare parts such as pumps, piping,
electrical controls, and valves.
(b) A failing system must be immediately
repaired.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 756 & 757
Stats. Implemented: ORS 756.040, 757.005 & 757.061
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