(A) The District may immediately suspend an IU’s discharge, after informal notice to the IU, whenever such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge, which reasonably appears to present, or cause an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of persons. The District may also immediately suspend an IU’s discharge, after notice and opportunity to respond, that threatens to interfere with the operation of the POTW, or which presents, or may present, an endangerment to the environment.
(B) Any IU notified of a suspension of its discharge shall immediately stop or eliminate its contribution. In the event of an IU’s failure to immediately comply voluntarily with the suspension order, the District may take such steps as deemed necessary, including immediate severance of the sewer connection, to prevent or minimize damage to the POTW, its receiving stream, or endangerment to any individuals. The District may allow the IU to recommence its discharge when the IU has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the District that the period of endangerment has passed, unless the termination proceedings in § 51.136 are initiated against the IU.
(C) An IU that is responsible, in whole or in part, for any discharge presenting imminent endangerment shall submit a detailed written statement, describing the causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken to prevent any future occurrence, to the District prior to the date of any show cause or termination hearing under § 51.136.
(D) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as requiring a hearing prior to any emergency suspension under this section.
(Ord. 18-0017, passed 11-13-2018)