13.10.150 Accidental spill/slug discharge control plans.
A. The director may require any user to install, properly operate, and maintain, at its own expense, facilities to prevent slug loads or accidental discharges of pollutants to the POTW. The director may require users to produce and/or implement spill plans developed in compliance with applicable OSHA, health, fire, and Department regulations applicable to discharges to POTWs. When such plans are required by the director they shall contain at least the following elements:
1. A description of all wastewater discharge practices, including nonroutine batch discharges;
2. A description of any and all stored chemicals which have a reasonable potential to reach the sewer in the event of a spill;
3. Procedures for immediately notifying the director of any accidental or slug load discharges, with procedures for follow-up written notification within five days; and
4. Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug load discharge, including, but not limited to, the following: inspection and maintenance of chemical storage areas; handling and transfer of materials; loading and unloading operations; control of runoff, which has a reasonable potential to reach the sewer, worker training; construction of containment structures or equipment; and measures for emergency response.
B. Users shall verbally notify the director immediately upon the occurrence of a slug load or accidental discharge of substances regulated by this chapter and take immediate actions to correct the situation. Such notification shall include the following information: (1) the location of discharge, (2) the date and time thereof, (3) the type of waste, (4) the waste concentration and volume, and (5) the corrective actions taken and planned. The user shall follow up with a written notification to the director containing the same information within seven days following the discharge.
C. Any user who discharges an accidental discharge or slug load shall be liable for (1) recovery of any resultant expenses, losses, and damages to the POTW; (2) recovery of any fines or settlements levied upon the city by any government agency or court of competent jurisdiction attributable to the discharge; and (3) applicable fines and penalties assessed upon the user by the city of Monroe for noncompliance with this chapter. (Ord. 016/2021 § 2; Ord. 011/2004)