(A) The Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent is responsible for collecting evidence during emergency situations. Additionally, the Superintendent shall, through the Assistant Manager, solicit assistance from the Distribution Department, if extra manpower is required.
(B) The Superintendent shall maintain a procedure to determine the source from which the violation occurs. This procedure includes:
(1) Determining from plant effluent "East or West" direction.
(2) By using sewer maps, continue to isolate the collection systems until the source is discovered.
(3) When the source is discovered at least two (2) personnel will be present to collect samples, including preparation of chain of custody form. The source will be notified immediately of the findings and will be allowed to split samples for their own analysis.
(4) The Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent will immediately notify the laboratory (certified by the State of Kentucky) if an analysis is required, and proper sample presentation protocol will be followed until pickup is made.
(5) The Manager will then determine remedial action appropriately using the Enforcement Response Guide.
(Ord. 91-07-18, passed 7-18-91)