A. Initial Accidental Discharge Notification. In the case of any discharge, including, but not limited to, accidental discharges, discharges of a non-routine, episodic nature, a non-customary batch discharge, or a slug load that may cause potential problems for the POTW, any user shall immediately telephone (within fifteen (15) minutes of gaining knowledge of the discharge), and notify the Coordinator of the incident. If this notification cannot be made to the POTW staff during routine business hours, the user shall notify the Minooka Police Department at (815) 741-3177. This notification shall include the name of the caller, location of the discharge, physical state of discharge, chemical composition, concentration and volume, if known, date and time of discharge as well as duration of the discharge, and corrective actions taken by the user. The notification shall include what Federal, state and local entities have also been, or will be, notified by the user.
B. The user shall control production of all discharges to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with all applicable regulations upon reduction, loss, or failure of its treatment facility until the facility is restored or an alternative method of treatment is provided. This requirement includes the situation where, among other things, the primary source of power of the treatment facility is reduced, lost, or fails.
C. Written Accidental Discharge Notification: Within five (5) business days following such discharge, the user shall, unless waived by the Coordinator, submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the measures to be taken by the user to prevent similar future occurrences.
D. Such notifications 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 chapter. (Ord. 2020-33, 11-24-2020)