(A) In case of any discharge in violation of this subchapter or permit conditions, and in the case of any discharge that could cause problems to the POTW including any slug loadings, as defined by § 52.127 of this subchapter, the industrial user shall immediately notify the POTW of the discharge by telephone. The notification shall include:
(1) The date, time, location and duration of the discharge;
(2) The type of waste, including concentration and volume;
(3) Any corrective actions taken by the user.
(B) Within five days following such a discharge the user shall submit a written report describing the cause of the discharge and the measures that will be taken by the user to prevent similar future discharges.
(C) Such notification shall not relieve the user of any expense, loss, damage or their liability resulting from the discharge, nor shall such notification relieve the user of any fines, civil penalties, or other applicable state of federal laws.
(D) Notification of changed discharge. All industrial users must promptly notify the Department Head 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 notifications under 40 CFR 409.12(p). If new or changed discharge includes hazardous waste as defined in 40 CFR 261, the industrial user will need to comply with the provisions of § 52.183.
(Ord. 4-1999, passed 3-8-99; Am. Ord. 13-2012, passed 8-13-12; Am. Ord. 15-2016, passed 7-11-16)