An emergency operating and response program shall be discussed. It shall detail procedures to be followed in the event of the following emergency situation: power failures, storms, flooding, hydraulic overload/ruptures, fire, explosions, equipment failure, spills of hazardous materials, maintenance shutdowns, and personnel injury. A description of who should be notified, and when, for each emergency situation shall be provided along with an appropriate telephone number.

The procedures to follow shall include information as to identifying the emergency condition, investigating the severity of the emergency, actions to be taken and notification of responsible authorities, corrective actions to rectify the situation, and necessary follow-up. Follow-up procedures should include feasible measures to prevent or minimize the likelihood of a similar situation from reoccurring.

At a minimum the following telephone numbers shall be incorporated into the Emergency Operations & Response Section: local fire department, local police department, ambulance, poison control center, Regional Office of the Department and local Board of Health. This section should state where the phone numbers would be posted within the treatment plant.