(A) Notice shall be given to the City Administrator or his designee when wastewater will not be available for discharge, for a period of 12 hours or longer, or when a change of process is contemplated or malfunction of the pretreatment facility occurs or is anticipated which will alter demands on the wastewater treatment system. Normal operations shall include allowances for legal holidays and other announced plant shutdown.
(B) Reports of changed conditions. Each user must notify the control authority of any significant changes to the user's operations or system which might alter the nature, quality, or volume of its wastewater at least 30 days before the change.
(1) The control authority may require the user to submit such information as may be deemed necessary to evaluate the changed condition, including the submission of a complete wastewater analysis and wastewater discharge permit application under § 56.35(E), at no cost to the city.
(C) Reports of potential problems.
(1) In the case of any discharge, including, but not limited to, accidental discharges, discharges of a nonroutine, episodic nature, a noncustomary batch discharge, a slug discharge or slug load, that might cause potential problems for the POTW, the user shall immediately telephone and notify the control authority of the incident. This notification shall include the location of the discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume, if known, and corrective actions taken by the user.
(2) Within five days following such discharge, the user shall, unless waived by the control authority, submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the measures to be taken by the user to prevent similar future occurrences. Such notification shall not relieve the user or any expense, loss, damage, or other liability which might be incurred as a result of damage to the POTW, natural resources, or any other damage to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the user of any fines, penalties, or other liability which may be imposed pursuant to this chapter.
(3) A notice shall be permanently posted on the user's bulletin board or other prominent place advising employees who to call in the event of a discharge described in division (C)(1), above. Employers shall ensure that all employees, who could cause such a discharge to occur, are advised of the emergency notification procedure.
(4) Significant industrial users are required to notify the control authority immediately of any changes at its facility affecting the potential for a slug discharge.
(Ord. 16-04-001, passed 4-19-16)