(A) Generally. Each user shall provide protection from accidental discharges of prohibited materials or other substances regulated by this chapter. Where facilities are provided to prevent accidental discharge of prohibited materials, these facilities shall be provided and maintained at the owner or user’s own cost and expense. In the case of an accidental discharge, it shall be the responsibility of the user, upon discovery, and after assessing the situation and taking initial corrective action, if possible, to immediately telephone and notify the Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator of the incident. The notification shall include location of discharge, type of waste, estimated concentration and volume if known, and initial corrective actions taken by the user.
(B) Written notice. Within five days following an accidental discharge, the user shall submit to the Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator a detailed written report describing the cause of the discharge, all corrective measures implemented or attempted, and measures to be taken by the user to prevent similar future occurrences. Such notification shall not relieve the user of any expenses, loss, damage or other liability which may be incurred as a result of damage to the POTW, fish kills or any other damage to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the user of any fines, civil penalties or other liability which may be imposed by this chapter or other applicable resolutions or laws.
(C) Notice to employees. A notice shall be permanently posted on the user’s bulletin board or other prominent place advising employees whom to call in the event of an accidental discharge. Employers shall ensure that all employees who may cause or suffer such an accidental discharge to occur are advised of the emergency notification procedures.
(Res. 1998-10-18-A, passed 10-19-1998; Ord. 180, passed 12-21-1998)