Each discharger shall provide protection from accidental discharge of prohibited or regulated materials or substances established by this chapter. When there is a substantial danger to the public health or welfare or a substantial danger to the environment or of interference to the POTW that would result from an accidental discharge, facilities to prevent accidental discharge of prohibited materials shall be provided and maintained at the discharger's cost and expense. Detailed plans showing facilities and operating procedures to provide this protection shall be submitted to the City to review, and shall be approved by the City before construction of the facility. Construction of the approved facilities shall be completed within six months of notice to provide protection. If facilities are not completed within six months, the City may deny permission to discharge to the sewer system. Review and approval of such plans and operating procedures by the City shall not relieve the discharger from the responsibility to modify its facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this chapter. Dischargers shall notify the City immediately upon the occurrence of a "slugload" or accidental discharge of substances prohibited by this chapter. The notification shall include location of discharge, date and time thereof, type of waste, concentration and volume, and corrective actions. Any discharger who discharges slugs or accidental discharge of prohibited materials shall be liable for any expense, loss or damage to the POTW, in addition to the amount of any fines imposed on the City on account thereof under State and Federal law. Signs shall be permanently posted in conspicuous places on the discharger's premises, advising employees whom to call in the event of a slug or accidental discharge. Employers shall instruct all employees, who may cause or discover such a discharge, with respect to emergency notification procedure.
(Ord. 84-6. Passed 2-2-84.)