Reports of potential problems—Slug and spills.
Reno Administrative Code § 12.16.730
in effectSec. 12.16.730. - Reports of potential problems—Slug and spills.
(a) In the case of any changes at its facility affecting potential for a slug discharge as defined in section 12.16.720 or any actual discharge, including, but not limited to, spills, accidental discharges, discharges of a nonroutine, episodic nature, a noncustomary batch discharge, or a discharge that may cause potential problems for the POTW, the industrial user shall immediately telephone and notify the city of the incident. This notification shall include:
(1) Name of the facility.
(2) Location of the facility.
(3) Name of the caller.
(4) Date and time of discharge.
(5) Date and time discharge was halted.
(6) Location of the discharge.
(7) Estimated volume of discharge.
(8) A general description of the material that was discharged.
(9) Estimated concentration of pollutants in discharge.
(10) Corrective actions taken to halt the discharge.
(11) Method of disposal if applicable.
(b) Within five working days following such discharge, the industrial user shall, unless waived by the city, submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the measures to be taken by the industrial user to prevent similar future occurrences. Such notification shall not relieve the industrial user of any expense, loss, damage, or other liability which might 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 industrial user of any fines, penalties, or other liability which may be imposed pursuant to this article.
(Ord. No. 6305, § 1, 8-28-13)
Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT12PUWOUT_CH12.16SESE_ARTIIIREWADI_DIV4RENORE_S12.16.730REPOPRLUSPFetched: 11/1/2026