(A) Each user shall provide protection from accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other substances regulated by this chapter. Where necessary, facilities to prevent accidental discharge of prohibited materials shall be provided and maintained at the owner’s or user’s own cost and expense. Plans showing facilities and operating procedures to provide this protection shall be submitted as part of the application. Review and approval of the plans and operating procedures shall not relieve the industrial user from the responsibility to modify the user’s facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this chapter.
(B) Users shall notify the Director immediately upon having a slug or accidental discharge of substances or wastewater in violation of this chapter in order to enable counter measures to be taken by the Director to minimize damage to the wastewater disposal system and receiving waters. The notification will not relieve users of liability for any expense, loss, or damage to the wastewater disposal 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 the user’s bulletin board or other prominent place 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 a discharge are advised of the emergency notification procedure.
(Prior Code, § 14-2-6)