City of San Luis Obispo, CA
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The City is required by the state to implement a Pretreatment Program to protect the Water Reclamation Facility from non-domestic wastes that may upset or inhibit the treatment plant’s processes.
The program requires inspection, sampling, documentation and public education of industrial users who may handle or discharge non-domestic wastes. The program receives about 35% of its revenues from industrial users fees while the other 65% comes from the sewer fund. The following charges are billed annually in July of each year.
| Description | Rate | Example |
| Class I | $417.15/Yearly | Automotive Repair, Photo Processors |
| Class II | $313.12/Yearly | Restaurant, Bakery |
| Significant Industrial User | $2,086.78/Yearly | Chemical manufacturing, Electro-plating |
| Industrial User Re-Inspection | $253/Inspection* |
*Fee is subject to a 3.05% IT surcharge.
