(A) A bypass of the treatment system is prohibited unless all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(2) There was no feasible alternative to bypass, including the use of auxiliary treatment or retention of waste water; and
(3) The industrial user properly notified the Manager as described in division (B) of this section.
(B) Industrial users must provide immediate notice to the Manager upon discovery of an unanticipated bypass. If necessary, the Manager may require the industrial user to submit a written report explaining the cause(s), nature and duration of the bypass and the steps being taken to prevent its recurrence.
(C) An industrial user may allow a bypass to occur which does not cause pretreatment standards or requirements to be violated, but only if it is for essential maintenance to ensure efficient operation of the treatment system. Industrial users anticipating a bypass must submit notice to the Manager at least ten days in advance. The Manager may only approve the anticipated bypass if the circumstances satisfy those set forth in this section.
(Ord. 7-92, passed 2-4-1992)