(A) A user shall notify the Sewer Superintendent immediately upon accidentally discharging chemicals, corrosive substances, or anything deleterious to the sewerage system or treatment process, or wastewaters in violation of this chapter, to enable countermeasures to be taken by the city to minimize damage to the sewerage system and treatment processes.
(1) This notification shall be followed within seven days of the date of occurrence by a detailed written report describing the causes of the accidental discharge and the measures being taken to prevent future similar occurrences.
(2) The notification will not relieve the users of a liability for any expense, loss, or damage to the sewer system, treatment plant, or treatment process, or for any fines imposed on the Board of Public Works and Safety by any regulatory agency having that authority under any existing local, state, or federal laws or regulations.
(B) In order that employees of users be informed of Board requirements, the user shall make available to their employees copies of this chapter, together with any other wastewater information and notices which may be furnished by the Board from time to time, directed toward more effective water pollution control. A notice shall be furnished and permanently posted on the user's bulletin board or other conspicuous place, advising employees whom to call in case of accidental discharge in violation of this chapter.
(C) Any direct or indirect connection or entry point for persistent or deleterious wastes to the user's plumbing or drainage system should be eliminated. Where this action is impractical or unreasonable, the user shall appropriately label the entry points to warn against discharge of any wastes in violation of this chapter.
(D) Each user shall provide protection from accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other wastes regulated by this chapter. The facilities shall be provided and maintained at the user's expense. Detailed plans showing facilities and operating procedures to provide this protection shall be submitted to the Board, and where required, to all local, state, and federal agencies, for review, and shall be acceptable to the Board and all local, state, and federal agencies before construction of the facility. The review of the plans and operating procedure will no way relieve the user of the responsibility of modifying the facility as necessary to provide the protection necessary to meet the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 10-1978, passed 7-11-78) Penalty, see § 51.999