§ 53.004 NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES.
   (A)   A user shall notify the Superintendent immediately upon discharging, accidentally or otherwise, chemicals, corrosive substances, or any other matter that is or may be deleterious to the sewerage system or treatment process, or wastewaters in violation of this chapter, to enable countermeasures to be taken by the city to minimize damage to the sewerage system, treatment processes and the receiving stream.
   (B)   This notification shall be followed within seven days of the date of occurrence by a detailed written report, signed by the user, describing the causes of the discharge and the measures being taken to prevent future similar occurrences.
   (C)   The notification will not relieve users of liability for any expense, loss or damage to the sewerage system, wastewater treatment plant or treatment process, or any fines or penalties imposed by the city, which expense, loss or damage shall be paid for by the user.
(Ord. 599, passed 12-3-1984; Am. Ord. 1130, passed 11-30-2017)