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7.38.170 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PRETREATMENT SYSTEMS.

(a) Pretreatment systems shall be inspected and maintained by the user as needed to ensure continuous efficient operation.

(b) Pretreatment systems shall be inspected monthly by the user or per a schedule approved by the Director.

(c) A record of all inspection and maintenance activity shall be kept by the user at the facility showing the date of inspection or maintenance, the activity completed, and the disposition of the removed contents, filters, cartridges, or other components.

(d) Failure to operate or maintain the pretreatment system in a way so as to ensure optimum efficiency, or failure to keep records of pretreatment system maintenance shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

(e) The use of emulsifiers or enzymes in pretreatment systems is specifically prohibited.