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August 19, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1682 wastewater discharged to the sewer. Such devices shall be accessible and safely located, and the measuring system shall be installed in accordance with plans approved by WSACC and the governing municipality. The metering system shall be installed and maintained at the user's expense according to arrangements that may be made with WSACC. (3) Where any user procures all or part of his water supply from sources other than WSACC, the user shall install and maintain at his own expense water meters of a type approved by WSACC for the purposes of determining the proper volume of wastewater discharged to such sewers. (b) The character and concentration of the constituents of wastewater used in determining surcharges shall be determined by samples collected and analyzed by WSACC. Samples shall be collected in such manner as to be representative of the actual discharge and shall be analyzed using procedures set forth in 40 CFR Part 136. (c) The determination by the Executive Director or his duly appointed representatives of the character and concentration of the wastewater discharge shall be binding as a basis for charges. (d) Any source that discharges non - domestic wastewater in excess of the levels listed above may be subject to surcharges. (e) The Executive Director may assess surcharges to users to recover any additional costs incurred by WSACC for the handling and disposal of sludge. 3.4 Pretreatment Program Administration Charges The schedule of charges and fees adopted by WSACC may include charges and fees for: (a) reimbursement of costs of setting up and operating the pretreatment program; (b) monitoring, inspections and surveillance procedures; (c) reviewing slug control plans, including accidental and /or slug load discharge procedures and construction plans and specifications; (d) permitting; and (e) other fees as WSACC may deem necessary to carry out the requirements of the pretreatment program. 3.5 Application and Renewal Fees (a) The initial application of a user to discharge to the POTW shall include an application fee. This fee is for staff costs in reviewing said application and will not be refunded if a determination is made that the proposed facility does not need to participate in the pretreatment program. (b) Each time a wastewater discharge permit or septage discharge permit is renewed, a permit renewal fee shall be collected to cover staff time and resources. 3.6 Residential, Commercial and Unpermitted Non - domestic Users Regular sewer service fees and charges will be assessed to each residential, commercial and unpermitted non - domestic user for the use of the sewer systems to recover the costs incurred for the operation and administration of the collection and wastewater treatment systems. 3.7 Penalties for Failure to Pay Payment of charges, fees, and assessments shall be made monthly and shall be due as specified on the bill. If any charges remain after the specified due