(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to increase the use of potable water or process water in any way, or mix separate waste streams for the purpose of diluting a discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve compliance with applicable standards.
(Prior Code, Title V, Ch. II, Art. II, § 9)
(B) (1) Each discharger must provide protection from accidental discharge of prohibited or regulated materials or substances to sewers of the town. Where necessary procedures and facilities to prevent the accidental discharge of prohibited materials must be provided and maintained at the discharger’s expense. Detailed plans showing facilities and operating procedures to provide this protection shall be submitted to the town for review, and be approved by the town before construction of the facility. Review and approval of plans and operating procedures by the town shall not relieve the discharger from responsibility to modify its facility as necessary to meet applicable federal, state and local requirements.
(2) The discharger shall notify the Superintendent or his or her representative immediately when a “slug load” or accidental discharge occurs. A written report shall be submitted within five days of incident. The notification must include the location of the discharge, date, time of occurrence, type of waste, concentration, volume and corrective actions taken. Any industrial user who discharges a “slug load” of prohibited materials will be liable for any expense, including loss or damage to the water pollution control utility sewerage system in addition to the amount of any fines imposed upon the town under state or federal law.
(3) Signs must be permanently posted in conspicuous places on the discharger’s premises, advising employees whom to call in the event of an accidental discharge. Employers shall instruct all employees who may cause or discover such a discharge as to the emergency notification procedures.
(Prior Code, Title V, Ch. II, Art. II, § 10)
(Ord. 14, 1992, passed - -1992) Penalty, see § 53.99