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(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 IS 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 without first obtaining a written permit from the city. Any new connection(s) to the sanitary sewer system shall be prohibited unless sufficient capacity is available in all downstream facilities including, but not limited to, capacity for flow, BODS, and suspended solids, as determined by the city. Connections to the sanitary sewer shall be gas-tight and water-tight to prevent the inclusion of infiltration/inflow. (2) Maintenance and ownership of private sewer service pipes and facilities. It is the responsibility of the user or owner to maintain the sewer service pipe from the property line into the house, building or other point of initial collection. All sewer pipes, monitoring facilities, pretreatment facilities and other private sewer system works shall be installed and maintained in good operating condition at the user's sole expense.