(A) In the case of any discharge, including, but not limited to, accidental discharges, discharges that violate the prohibitions of § 53.016 or any discharge that could cause potential problems for the POTW, the user upon discovery and after assessing the situation and taking initial corrective action, shall immediately telephone and notify the Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator of the incident. This notification shall include the location of the discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume, if known, and initial corrective actions taken by the user.
(B) Within five business days following such discharge, the user shall submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the measures to be taken and/or have been implemented by the user to prevent similar future occurrence. Such notification shall not relieve the user of any expense, 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, penalties or other liability which may be imposed pursuant to this chapter or other applicable resolutions or laws.
(C) 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 a discharge described in division (A) above. Employers shall ensure that all employees, who may cause such a discharge to occur, are advised of the emergency notification procedure.
(Res. 1998-10-18-A, passed 10-19-1998; Ord. 180, passed 12-21-1998)