1. Under this chapter, bypass is prohibited unless it is unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage or no feasible alternatives exist such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated waste, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime.
2. The user may allow a bypass to occur which does not cause a violation of pretreatment standards, but only if it is for essential maintenance to ensure efficient operation.
3. Notification of bypass shall be submitted in accordance with the following:
A. Anticipated bypass. If the user knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior written notice, at least ten days before the date of the bypass, to the WRA Director.
B. Unanticipated bypass. The user shall immediately notify the WRA Director and submit a written report to the WRA within five days. This report shall specify the following:
(1) A description of the bypass, its cause, and the duration.
(2) Whether the bypass has been corrected.
(3) The steps being taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent a reoccurrence of the bypass.
4. Proper notification shall not relieve the user of liability for treatment costs and fees or other remedies as provided for in Section 100.16 of this division.