(A) The city may suspend the wastewater treatment service of a user and/or wastewater discharge permit (after informal notice to the discharger) when such suspension is necessary, in the opinion of the city, in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present an eminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of persons, to the environment, or to the wastewater disposal system or would cause the city to violate any condition of its NPDES or state disposal system permit.
(B) Any user notified of a suspension of the wastewater treatment service and/or the wastewater discharge permit shall immediately stop the discharge. In the event of a failure of the user to comply voluntarily with the suspension order, the city shall take such steps as deemed necessary, including immediate severance of the sewer connection, to prevent or minimize damage to the wastewater disposal system or endangerment to any individuals. The city shall reinstate the wastewater discharge permit and/or the wastewater treatment service upon proof of the elimination of the noncomplying discharge. A detailed written statement submitted by the user describing the causes of the slug or accidental discharge and the measures taken to prevent any future occurrence shall be submitted to the city within 15 days of the date of occurrence.
(Ord. 141, passed 11-6-89)