§ 51.37 ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES.
   Each user shall provide protection for accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other waste regulated by this chapter. Facilities to prevent accidental discharge of prohibited materials shall be provided and maintained at the owner or user's own cost and expense. The town may require the plans showing facilities and operating procedures be submitted for review and approval prior to construction of the facilities.
   (A)   For countermeasures to be taken by the town to minimize damage to the sanitary sewer program or degradation of the receiving waters, permittee shall notify the town immediately upon accidentally discharging wastes in violation of this section. This notification shall be followed within three days of the date of occurrence by a detailed written statement describing the causes of the accidental discharge and the measures being taken to prevent future occurrence. Such notification will not relieve permittee of liability for any expense, loss, or damage to the sanitary sewer system, or for any fines imposed on the town on account thereof or for any enforcement action pursuant to this occurrence.
   (B)   In order that officers, agents, and employees of user will be informed of the town's requirements, user shall make available to their employees copies of this chapter together with such other wastewater information and notices which may be furnished by the town from time to time for the purposes of improving and making more effective water pollution control. A notice shall be furnished and permanently posted on the permittee's bulletin board advising officers, agents, and employees who to call in case of an accidental discharge.
   (C)   Any possible connection or entry point for a hazardous or prohibited substance to the user's plumbing or drainage system shall be appropriately labeled to warn operating personnel against discharge of such substances in violation of this section.
(Ord. 235, adopted 9-4-84) Penalty, see § 51.99