(A) Each user shall provide protection from accidental discharges of prohibited materials or other substances regulated by this subchapter. Where necessary, facilities to prevent accidental discharge of prohibited materials shall be provided and maintained at the user’s cost and expense.
(B) Users shall notify the City Engineer immediately upon having a slug or accidental discharge of substances or wastewater in violation of this subchapter in order to enable countermeasures to be taken by the City Engineer to minimize damage to the wastewater treatment system and the receiving waters. The notification shall include location of discharge, date and time thereof, description of accidentally discharged waste including an estimate of concentration and volume, and corrective actions. These notifications will not relieve users of liability for any expense, loss or damage to the wastewater treatment system or treatment process, or for any fines imposed on the city on account thereof under any state or federal law. The city may choose to take no further action or to take action in accordance with §§ 53.089(A), 53.090 and 53.091.
(C) A notice shall be permanently posted in a prominent place on the user’s premises advising employees whom to call in the event of a slug or accidental discharge. Employers shall ensure that all employees who may cause or discover such a discharge are advised of the emergency notification procedure.
(2004 Code, § 53.074) (Ord. 727, passed 12-12-1985)