(A) Each user shall provide protection from accidental discharge of substances regulated by this subchapter. Where necessary, facilities to prevent accidental discharge of prohibited materials shall be provided and maintained at the user's own cost and expense. Detailed plans showing facilities and operating procedures to provide this protection shall be submitted to the city for review and shall be approved by the city before construction of the facility.
(B) Review and approval of such plans and operating procedures shall not relieve the user from the responsibility to modify the user's facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this subchapter. Users shall notify the Wastewater Treatment Plant immediately upon having a slug or accidental discharge or substances or wastewater in violation of this subchapter in order to enable counter-measures to be taken by the city to minimize damage to the wastewater treatment system and the receiving waters. Such 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. A notice shall be permanently posted in a prominent place advising employees whom to call in the event of a slug or accidental discharge. Employers shall ensure that all the employees who may cause or discover such a discharge are advised of the emergency notification procedure.
(C) Approval of plans and procedures made under this section shall not constitute any representation that such plans and procedures will correct a problem or operate in any given manner.
(D) The city shall be immediately notified of an accidental discharge by telephoning the Wastewater Treatment Plant during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Water Treatment Plant located in Sibley Park during the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. On weekends and holidays, the Wastewater Treatment Plant shall be notified between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and the Water Treatment Plant shall be notified between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Written notification must follow within 1 working day and be personally delivered to the Utility Supervisor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
(Ord. 2009-2, passed 8-17-2009) Penalty, see § 52.99