(1) Any user which has any unusual discharge that could cause problems to the POTW must immediately notify the Public Works Superintendent by telephone of the incident. This notification shall include the location of the discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume, if known, and corrective actions taken by the user to control and curtail the discharge. Such discharges may include spills, slug loads, accidental discharges, or other discharges of a nonroutine, episodic nature. Problems to the POTW which require reporting under this section include violating pretreatment prohibitions, treatment standards, or other requirements of Article II of this chapter such as vapor toxicity and explosivity limits.

(2) Within five 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 by the user to prevent similar future occurrences. 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, natural resources, 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.

(3) Regardless of whether the user has been required to submit a slug discharge control plan (per GMC 12.16.150), all users shall post notice in a prominent location advising employees who to call at the POTW to inform the Public Works Superintendent of a potential problem discharge. Users shall ensure that all employees who may cause or witness such a discharge are advised of the emergency notification procedures.

(4) All users must immediately notify the Public Works Superintendent of any changes at their facility which might increase their potential for a slug discharge. This includes increasing the volume of materials stored or located on site which, if discharged to the POTW, would cause problems. Users required to prepare a slug discharge control plan under GMC 12.16.150 shall also modify their plans to include the new conditions prior to or immediately after making such changes.

(5) All users not required to obtain a wastewater discharge permit or general permit shall provide appropriate reports to the Public Works Superintendent as the Public Works Superintendent may require. This includes periodically completing and signing industrial user surveys. (Ord. 445-N, §1, 2014)