A. Any user shall notify the city by telephone at (360) 778-7850 immediately in the event of an accidental or nonroutine discharge that may cause potential problems to the POTW, including any slug loadings. The notification shall include the location of the discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume (if known), and corrective action taken by the user. Any user who discharges a slug (or slugs) of pollutants shall be liable for any expense, loss, or damage to the POTW, in addition to the amount of any fines imposed by the director or on the city under state or federal law.

B. If required by the director, the user shall, within five days following such discharge, submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the measures taken by the user to prevent similar future occurrences. Such notification shall not relieve the user of any expense, loss, damage, or other liability that 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 penalties, or other liability that may be imposed pursuant to this chapter.

C. Employers shall document that all employees who may cause or discover such a discharge are advised of the emergency notification procedure and this documentation may be requested by the city during a facility inspection. [Ord. 2020-07-016 § 1; Ord. 2019-11-032 § 1].