(a) In the case of any discharge, including upset, accidental discharges, discharges of a nonroutine, episodic nature, a nonroutine batch discharge or a slug load, that may cause potential problems for the POTW, the user shall immediately telephone and notify the director 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.
(b) Within five days following such discharge, the user shall, unless waived by the director, submit to the director a detailed written report which specifies:
(1) A description and cause of the discharge, including location of the discharge, type, concentration and volume of water;
(2) Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times of noncompliance and, if the noncompliance is continuing, an immediate response to cause the noncompliant discharge to cease; and
(3) All steps taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent continuation or recurrence of such an upset, slug load or accidental discharge, spill or other conditions of noncompliance.
(c) Such notification shall not relieve the user of any expense, loss, damage or other liability which may 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 ordinance.
(d) A notice shall be permanently posted on the user’s bulletin board or other prominent place advising employees whom to call in the event of a discharge described in subsection (a) above. Employers shall ensure that all employees, who may cause such a discharge to occur, are advised of the emergency notification procedure.
(Ord. 12274, § 1, passed 11-28-1995)