(A) Accidental discharges. In the case of any discharge in violation of this chapter or permit conditions, and in the case of any discharge that may cause problems to the POTW, including any slug loadings, as defined by § 53.026, the industrial user shall immediately notify the POTW of the discharge by telephone at 796-8483. During the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., the industrial user shall call Central Dispatch at 796-4811. The notification shall include:
(1) The date, time, location and duration of the discharge;
(2) The type of waste including concentration and volume; and
(3) Any corrective actions taken by the user.
(B) Follow-up reports. Within five days following an accidental discharge, the user shall submit to the Superintendent a detailed written report describing the cause of the discharge and the measures to be taken by the user to prevent similar future occurrences. Such notification shall not relieve the user of any expenses, loss, damage or other liability which may be incurred as a result of damage to the POTW, fish kills, or any other damage to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the user of any fines, civil penalties, or other liability which may be imposed by this article or other applicable law.
(C) Changed discharges. All industrial users shall promptly notify the POTW in advance of any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants in their discharge, including the listed or characteristic hazardous wastes for which the industrial user has submitted initial notification under 40 CFR 403.12(p).
(D) Employee training. The industrial user shall permanently post a notice in a prominent place advising all employees to notify the wastewater treatment plant at 796-8483 during normal business hours, or after hours call Central Dispatch at 796-4811, in the event of a dangerous discharge for which notification is required. Employers shall advise all employees who may cause or be injured by such a discharge of the emergency notification procedure.
(Ord. 312-3-92, passed 3-16-92; Am. Ord. 493-05-02, passed 5-20-02)