Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. UTILITY REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 15-10. WASTEWATER REGULATIONS. |
Article 5. PRETREATMENT REQUIREMENTS. |
Division 1. General Pretreatment Requirements. |
§ 15-10-58. SLUG CONTROL PLAN.
(A)
A person discharging wastewater containing industrial waste or other prohibited waste to the POTW shall implement a system and procedures to prevent slug discharges.
(B)
The director may require a person to develop and implement a slug control plan before authorizing the person to connect water or wastewater service to discharge wastewater to the POTW.
(C)
At least every two years, the director shall determine if a significant industrial user has sufficient systems and procedures to prevent slug discharges. The director shall require a significant industrial user to develop and implement a slug control plan under this article if the director finds a risk to the POTW exists.
(D)
A plan developed under this article must include the following:
(1)
description of discharge practices including a non-routine batch discharge;
(2)
description of stored chemicals;
(3)
procedures for immediate notification of the POTW in the event of an accident or slug discharge in violation of this chapter; and
(4)
procedures to prevent property damage or danger to public health and safety from an accident or slug discharge including:
(a)
storage area inspection and maintenance;
(b)
material handling and transfer;
(c)
loading and unloading operations;
(d)
plant site runoff control;
(e)
worker training;
(f)
containment structures or equipment construction;
(g)
toxic organic pollutants containment;
(h)
emergency response equipment and plan; and
(i)
spill detection.
Source: 1992 Code Section 18-2-58; Ord. 031204-14; Ord. 031211-11.