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Pen-nit Issued: Elk River WWTP Page 27 Permit Expires: Permit#:NlNO0207 88 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Chapter 8. 'Total Facility Requirements 1. General Requirements 1.30 Effluent Violations. If sampling by the Permittee indicates a violation of any discharge limitation specified in this permit,the Permittee shall immediately make every effort to verify the violation by collecting additional samples,if appropriate,investigate the cause of the violation,and take action to prevent future violations. Violations that are determined to pose a threat to human health or a drinking water supply,or represent a significant risk to the environment shall be immediately reported to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Duty Officer at 1_(800)422-0798 (toll free)or(651)649-5451 (metro area).In addition,you may also contact the MPCA during business hours. Otherwise the violations and the results of any additional sampling shall be recorded on the next appropriate DMR or report. 1.31 Unauthorized Releases of Wastewater Prohibited. Except for conditions specifically described in Minn.R. 7001.1090,subp. 1,items J and K.all unauthorized bypasses,overflows,discharges,spills,or other releases of wastewater or materials to the environment,whether intentional or not,are prohibited. However,the MPCA will consider the Permittee's compliance with permit requirements,frequency of release,quantity,type,location, and other relevant factors when determining appropriate action.(40 CFR 122.41 and Minn.Stat.Sec 115.061) . 1.32 Discovery of a release. Upon discovery of a release,the Permittee shall: a.Take all reasonable steps to immediately end the release. b.Notify the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Duty Officer at 1(800)422-0798 (toll free)or (651)649-5451 (metro area)immediately upon discovery of the release. In addition,you may also contact the . MPCA during business hours at 1(800)657-3864. c.Recover as rapidly and as thoroughly as possible all substances and materials released or immediately take other action as may be reasonably possible to minimize or abate pollution to waters of the state or potential impacts to human health caused thereby. If the released materials or substances cannot be immediately or completely recovered,the Permittee shall contact the MPCA. If directed by the MPCA,the Permittee shall consult with other local,state or federal agencies(such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and/or the Wetland Conservation Act authority)for implementation of additional clean-up or remedation activities in wetland or other sensitive areas. d. Collect representative samples of the release.The Permittee shall sample the release for parameters of concern•imtnediately following discovery of the release.The Permittee may contact the MPCA during business hours to discuss the sampling parameters and protocol. In addition,Fecal Coliform Bacteria samples shall be collected where it is determined by the Permittee that the release contains or may contain sewage. If the release cannot be immediately stopped,the Permittee shall consult with MPCA regarding additional sampling requirements. Samples shall be collected at least,but not limited to,two times per week for as long as the release continues. e. Submit the sampling results as directed by the MPCA. At a minimum,the results shall be submitted to the MPCA with the next DMR.