What are the main functions of a POTW collecting revenue from industrial companies?

The primary function of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) in collecting revenue from industrial companies is to recover the costs associated with various critical operations and services. This includes functions such as managing industrial waste, conducting pretreatment inspections, and ensuring efficient wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal processes. The revenue collected helps to cover the expenses incurred in maintaining and improving these systems, ensuring that they can effectively treat the wastewater generated by both industrial and residential users.

This revenue is essential for maintaining infrastructure, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and implementing necessary upgrades to treatment processes. By charging industrial users for the volume and type of wastewater they contribute, POTWs can promote responsible waste management practices and support environmental sustainability. In essence, this revenue collection is crucial for the operational viability and environmental stewardship of the wastewater treatment facility.