| (a) Persons responsible for a wastewater spill must ensure notice complies with subsections (b) and (c) of this section. Responsible persons may contact the commission to obtain a template which may be used in the event of a wastewater spill. (b) For all wastewater spills as referenced in §319.302(b) of this title (relating to Notification Requirements) the notice must contain the following: (1) one of the following statements: (A) a spill from a wastewater treatment facility has occurred; or (B) a spill from a collection facility has occurred; (2) the facility name; (3) person to contact for further information; (4) the location of the spill; (5) the estimated date and time of the spill; (6) the estimated volume of the spill (number of gallons); (7) the type of the spill (domestic, industrial, etc.); (8) a description of the area potentially affected, including a down-gradient and lateral distance from the spill site; (9) the suspected cause of the spill; and (10) a list of actions that have been taken including, but not limited to: (A) notification of: (i) appropriate local government officials; and (ii) the TCEQ regional office; (B) containment of the spill; (C) increased monitoring of water supply systems; and (D) initiation or completion of clean up activities. (c) If the wastewater spill meets the conditions of §319.302(b)(2) and/or (b)(3) of this title then the notice must also contain the following precautionary statements: (1) Persons using private drinking water supply wells located within 1/2-mile of the spill site or within the potentially affected area should use only water that has been distilled or boiled at a rolling boil for at least one minute for all personal uses including drinking, cooking, bathing, and tooth brushing. Individuals with private water wells should have their well water tested and disinfected, if necessary, prior to discontinuing distillation or boiling. (2) Persons who purchase water from a public water supply may contact their water supply distributor to determine if the water is safe for personal use. (3) The public should avoid contact with waste material, soil, or water in the area potentially affected by the spill. (4) If the public comes into contact with waste material, soil, or water potentially affected by the spill, they should bathe and wash clothes thoroughly as soon as possible. |
