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(6) Special provisions relating to unusual wastes. If any waters or wastes are discharged or are proposed to be discharged to the public sewers which contain substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in this division (C), and/or which in the judgment of the city, may have a deleterious effect upon the wastewater facilities, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a public nuisance, the city may: (a) Reject the wastes; (b) Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to the public sewers, pursuant to § 307(b) of the Act and all addendums thereof; (c) Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge; (d) Require protection from slug or accidental discharges; and/or (e) Require payment to cover the added costs of handling, treating and disposing of wastes not covered by existing taxes or sewer service charges. (7) Grease, oil and sand interceptors. Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the city, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing floatable grease in excessive amounts, any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients; except that the interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of the type to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. (8) Slug or accidental discharge. Sewer users shall notify the city immediately upon having a slug or accidental discharge or substances or wastewater in violation of this chapter in order to enable countermeasures to be taken by the city to minimize damage to the wastewater disposal system. The notification will not relieve users of liability for any expense, loss or damage to the wastewater disposal system, or for any fines imposed on the city on account thereof under any state or federal law. The city may suspend the wastewater treatment service and/or a wastewater discharge permit when the suspension is necessary, in the opinion of the city, in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of persons, to the environment, or to the wastewater disposal system. Any user notified of a suspension of the wastewater treatment service and/or the wastewater discharge permit shall immediately stop the discharge. In the event of a failure of the user to comply voluntarily with the suspension order, the city shall take the steps as deemed necessary, including immediate severance of the sewer connection, to prevent or minimize damage to the wastewater disposal system or endangerment to any individuals. The city shall reinstate the wastewater discharge permit and/or the wastewater service upon proof of the elimination of the noncomplying discharge. A detailed written statement submitted by the user describing the causes of the slug or accidental discharge and the measures taken to prevent any future occurrence shall be submitted to the city within 15 days of the date of occurrence. (D) Permits and special user requirements. (1) Sewer connection permit required. It is unlawful for any person to uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof 45 ΋tğŭĻ