Alsip § 20.121 Utilities & Services Section Purpose This article establishes the purpose of the public sewer system, aiming to maintain its service to the community while minimizing pollution. It also ensures compliance with U.S. EPA requirements for federal grants related to treatment works construction. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.122 Utilities & Services Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used within the Alsip Sewer Use and User Charges ordinance. It clarifies meanings for concepts such as 'Administrator,' 'Approving Authority,' 'Basic User Charge,' and various types of sewers and users. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.123 Utilities & Services Section Use of public sewers required This section mandates the use of public sewers for waste disposal within Alsip, prohibiting unsanitary deposits and discharge into natural outlets without treatment. Property owners are required to connect their facilities to public sewers within 90 days of notice if the sewer is within 300 feet of their property line. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.124 Utilities & Services Section Building sewers and connections This section regulates the connection and use of public sewers in Alsip. It requires permits for any work on public sewers, mandates compliance with wastewater standards, and outlines permit classes, fees, and application requirements based on building type. The section also specifies that sufficient capacity must exist in downstream facilities before a permit is issued, and all installation costs are borne by the owner. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.125 Utilities & Services Section Use of the public sewers This section prohibits the discharge of certain substances, including stormwater, groundwater, and various industrial wastes, into sanitary sewers. It outlines what can and cannot be discharged to protect sewer systems and treatment processes. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.126 Utilities & Services Section Protection of sewage works from damage This section prohibits unauthorized persons from maliciously, willfully, or negligently damaging or tampering with sewage works. Violators are subject to immediate arrest for disorderly conduct. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.127 Utilities & Services Section Powers and authority of inspector This section grants authorized employees from the village, Metropolitan Sanitary District, and federal EPA access to properties for sewer-related inspections and sampling. It outlines limitations on inquiry into industrial processes and establishes procedures for handling injuries and property damage during these activities, with provisions for indemnification and negligence. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.128 Utilities & Services Section Penalties This section outlines the penalties for violating the Sewer Use and User Charges article. It describes a multi-step enforcement process starting with written notice and a time limit for correction, potentially leading to permit revocation, and culminating in misdemeanor charges and fines for continued violations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.129 Utilities & Services Section Wastewater service charges This section establishes the basis for calculating wastewater service charges, which include user charges for operation, maintenance, and replacement, as well as a debt service charge. It outlines how water usage is measured to determine these charges and specifies requirements for metering water from alternative sources or waste discharge volumes. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.130 Utilities & Services Section Billing; collection; rates; disposition of revenues This section outlines the billing and collection procedures for sewer services in Alsip. It establishes monthly billing, joint and several liability for owners, occupants, and users, and details penalties for late payments and the process for filing and foreclosing on liens for unpaid bills. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.131 Utilities & Services Section Effective dates of rates This section establishes the effective dates for sewer use rates and service charges. The rates were set to take effect on January 1, 1988, with the first bills rendered for February 1, 1988. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.132 Utilities & Services Section Appeals This section outlines the process for users to request information on sewer user charges and to file a formal written appeal for any discrepancies. The village is required to provide information within five days and resolve appeals within seven days. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.68 Utilities & Services Section Requirements for connections for footing drains This ordinance requires that footing drains on new buildings requiring sanitary district permits must be connected to sump pumps and discharge into storm sewers or drainage ditches. It prohibits connecting footing drains or drainage tile to the sanitary sewer. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.69 Utilities & Services Section Permit for sewer connections generally This section mandates permits for all sewer connections and outlines various tap-in fees and monthly service charges based on the type of user, including single-family residences, apartments, and industrial facilities. It also establishes inspection fees. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.70 Utilities & Services Section Requirements for excavations and trenches This section outlines the requirements for backfilling excavations and trenches for sewer system work. It specifies the materials to be used for backfilling and mandates that the restored street surface must be maintained in good condition for travel for one year. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.70.1 Utilities & Services Section Street repairs and restoration; bond This section mandates that street openings, particularly for sewer taps, must be restored to their original condition for one year. A $20,000 bond is required from sewer contractors to guarantee proper street restoration, which can be forfeited if not completed satisfactorily. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.71 Utilities & Services Section Report of connections required This section requires that any person making connections to the sewer system must submit a written report of all connections to the superintendent of the water and sewer department. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.72 Utilities & Services Section Sewer tile work to be done by qualified drainlayer This section requires that any installation or alteration of sewer tile within Alsip must be performed by a qualified drainlayer registered with the superintendent of the water and sewer department. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.73 Utilities & Services Section Duty of owner to connect to sewer system when available; owner responsible for disconnecting and filling in abandoned system This ordinance mandates that property owners connect to the municipal sewer system within one year of its availability. It also requires owners to disconnect and fill in any existing septic system upon connection. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.74 Utilities & Services Section Capping sanitary sewers This section mandates a permit for capping sanitary sewers when a building is demolished, moved, or disconnected. It outlines plugging requirements, the sewer department's review process for public health, and a $20 permit fee. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.75 Utilities & Services Section Cleanouts to be installed in single-family dwellings This ordinance requires single-family dwellings in Alsip to have an outside cleanout installed on the sanitary sewer line within five feet of the foundation wall, on private property, where the sewer line exits the building. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 8.1A-1 Utilities & Services Section Water And Sewer Service Charges This section establishes bimonthly water and sewer service charges for users within Antioch's corporate limits. Rates are based on water consumption, with a minimum charge and a tiered rate per 1,000 gallons for water, and a minimum charge and user rate for sewer, differentiating between service areas. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.1A-10 Utilities & Services Section Rate Adjustment This section mandates an annual three percent (3%) increase in water and sewer rates and charges to account for rising operating costs in either department or increased debt service charges, as reflected in the preceding fiscal year's audit report. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.1A-11 Utilities & Services Section Access To Records This section grants the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or its representative access to village records related to user charges. This access is for audits and examinations to ensure compliance with state grant conditions. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.1A-12 Utilities & Services Section Appeals This section outlines the process for users to obtain information on water and sewer rate computations and appeal any disagreements. It also allows for negotiation of service charges or payment plans at the discretion of the village administrator. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.1A-13 Utilities & Services Section Penalty This section establishes that any violation of sections 8-1A-6 through 8-1A-9 of Article A will result in a fine as outlined in the general penalty provision found in section 1-3-1 of the code. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.1A-2 Utilities & Services Section Wastewater Service Charges View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.1A-2.1 Utilities & Services Section Basic Data For Wastewater Service Charges This section establishes that the user charge system for wastewater services in Antioch is based on a specific report by McClure Engineering Associates, Inc. The report is incorporated by reference and serves as the foundation for determining these charges. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.1A-2.2 Utilities & Services Section Basis For Wastewater Service Charges This section outlines the components of wastewater service charges in Antioch, detailing the basis for a basic user charge that covers operation, maintenance, and replacement costs, and establishes a fixed debt service charge. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.1A-2.3 Utilities & Services Section Measurement Of Flow This section establishes how water flow volume is measured for calculating sewer charges. It requires metering of water consumption and allows for the superintendent to mandate separate waste discharge meters if necessary. View in Antioch’s full code →