Fayette Surcharge: Where Strength of Wastewater Greater than Normal ordinance (§ 715.080)
Chapter 715: Wastewater Treatment User Charge System
In short: Users whose wastewater is stronger than normal domestic sewage pay a surcharge of $0.047 per pound of BOD and $0.040 per pound of SS.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
For those contributors who contribute wastewater, the strength of which is greater than normal domestic sewage, a surcharge in addition to the normal user charge will be collected. The surcharge for operation and maintenance, including replacement is:
$0.047 per pound BOD.
$0.040 per pound SS.
Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 715.080
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.