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Code of Bean Station
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Code of Bean Station
Title 18 Water and Sewers
Chapter 2 General Wastewater Regulations
Title 18 Water and Sewers
Chapter 2 General Wastewater Regulations
Bean Station
Title 18 : Water and Sewers
Chapter 2 : General Wastewater Regulations
18-207 : Grinder pumps/low pressure sewer systems.
- When connection of building sewers to the public gravity sewer by gravity flow lines is impossible due to elevation differences or other encumbrances, Grinder Pump (GP) systems may be installed subject to the regulations of the town.
- Equipment requirements. Pumps must comply with the current regulations and practices of the MUC and shall be maintained by the homeowner or business owner.
- Installation requirements. Location of tanks, pumps, and effluent lines shall be subject to the approval of the town. Installation shall comply with the current regulations and practices of the MUC.
- Costs. GP equipment for new construction shall be purchased and installed at the developer's, homeowner's, or business owner's expense according to the current regulations and practices of the MUC and the town and connection will be made to the town sewer only after inspection and approval of the town.
- Ownership and easements. Homeowners or developers shall provide the town with access to perform necessary maintenance or repair. Access by the town to the GP system must be guaranteed to operate, maintain, repair, restore service, and remove sludge. Access manholes, ports, and electrical disconnects must not be locked, obstructed or blocked by landscaping or construction.
- Low Pressure Sewer Systems (LPSSs). Portions of the town's wastewater collection system are composed of low pressure sewers. Such LPSS's shall comply with the current regulations and practices of the MUC including, but not limited to, the GP, its installation, provision of electrical service by the customer, and ownership and maintenance of the GP. In addition to the general discharge regulations contained within this ordinance, the customer shall be responsible for damage to and/or clogging of the GP due to items and materials (e.g., wipes, rags, metal objects) introduced to the customer's building sewer. (as added by Ord. #03-01-23, April 2023 Ch1_05-28-24)
Date Last Updated: 05/28/2024
Codification Date: 07/01/2020
Officials at Date of Last Codification:
Mayor - Ben Waller
Aldermen - Mickey Ankrom
Aldermen - Jeff Atkins
Aldermen - Eddie Douglas
Aldermen - Patsy Winstead Harrell
Recorder - Robin Jarnigan