Title
Ordinance - An Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Chapter 51 “Sewer and Water Service” of Title V “Public Works” of the Code of Mansfield, Texas by Amending Sections 51.010 Through 51.024, “Industrial Wastewater Regulations” in their Entirety; Providing that this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of All Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing a Savings Clause; Providing a Penalty for Violations Hereof up to $2,000.00 and Each Day a Violation Exists Shall Be a Separate Offense; Providing for Publication; and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Consider the Adoption of the Ordinance as written, amending chapters 51.010 through 51.024 of the Industrial Wastewater Regulations.
Recommendation
Staff Recommends approval.
Description/History
The City of Mansfield is a contracting party with the Trinity River Authority (TRA) for wastewater treatment and discharge. Mansfield discharges wastewater to the Central Regional Waste Water System and the Mountain Creek Regional Wastewater System under their Texas Pollution Discharge Eliminations System (TPDES) permit.
Justification
TRA was required to update its model Industrial Wastewater Regulations during its previous permit cycle to comply with federal regulations. To satisfy the requirements of the TCEQ and the EPA as established in the discharge permit for both systems, member cities must adopt Industrial Wastewater Regulations. These regulations ensure that the plant discharged to does not receive anything it would be unable to treat.
Funding Source
n/a
Prepared By
Jeff Price, Executive Director of Public Works
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