§ 53.141. SUSPENSION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICE; NOTICE TO STOP DISCHARGE; FAILURE TO COMPLY.

(A)

The City may suspend the wastewater treatment service to any user, including other local governments, when the suspension is necessary, in the opinion of the Director, in order to stop an actual or threatened violation which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of persons or the environment, causes interference to the Treatment Works, causes the Treatment Works to violate any condition of its NPDES permit, or causes the City to be in violation of any of its agreements with the Board.

(B)

Any user notified of a suspension of the wastewater treatment service shall immediately stop or eliminate the contribution. In the event the user fails to voluntarily comply with the suspension order, the City shall take steps as deemed necessary, including immediate severance of the sewer connection, to prevent or minimize damage to the City or Treatment Works or endangerment to any individuals. The City may reinstate the wastewater treatment service upon proof of the elimination of the noncomplying discharge. A detailed written statement submitted by the user describing the causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken to prevent any future occurrence shall be submitted to the City within fifteen (15) days from the date of occurrence.

(Ord. No. 22-94, passed 5/3/94; Ord. No. 4-02, § 32, passed 2/19/02)