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Providing analytical laboratory support for use in controlling
treatment and other operations; |
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Control of industrial waste discharge to the collecting sewer system and
waterways and the reduction of those offending discharges. This is in
order to reduce district operating costs and allow for a greater range
of options for the disposal of WRP products. This is accomplished via
administration of the Sewage and Waste Control Ordinance and the USEPA
approved Pretreatment Program. Full implementation of the Pretreatment
Program and increased surveillance of the industry will insure that
the District operations, including solids disposal, meet regulatory
requirements; |
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Recovery of District operating costs for treating excess industrial
wastes is accomplished via administration of the USEPA approved User
Charge Program for collection of revenues from tax-exempt and large
commercial and industrial dischargers; |
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Monitoring the environmental quality of Lake Michigan,
area rivers and canals, and the Illinois River documents the
effectiveness of the District's wastewater treatment program and
provides a basis for comparison for the impact of industrial
development; |
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Assisting in the resolution of sewage treatment and
solids
utilization operational problems; |
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Providing other departments and agencies with wastewater treatment,
wastewater management, and solids processing related technical
assistance upon request; |
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Conducting applied and operations research to achieve improvement and
cost reductions in District wastewater treatment,
waterways management, and solids processing activities. |
