WQ0035784_5-Day Report for Bypass Incident No. 202101228_20210430

North Carolona Department of nvir n. ent and Natural Resources
slon of Water Resources
P Upset Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: Wallace Loft LLC
Facility Name: The Cottages of Boone
Permit Number: WQ0035784
County: Watauga
Incident Started: Date: 4/21/21 Time: Unknown
Incident Ended: Date: 4/23/21 Time: 8:00 am
Level of Treatment:
None X Primary Treatment Secondary Treatment Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 70,000 (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? X Yes No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: Unknown Surface Water Name: Laurel Fork
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes X No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? X Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes X _No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Influent flow equalization chamber
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Membranes clogged/needed cleaning, no pump truck available to keep up while cleaning one side at a time.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Cleaned membranes and had pump truck lower EQ level.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

P pset p pill, or Bypass 5-Day eporti Form
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Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
When available, Pump & Haul EQ Chamber to the Town of Boone.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Keep trying to make sure pump trucks available when membrane cleaning is required.
Additional Comments About the Event:
We were only able to treat half incoming waste from EQ during the spill event
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of
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Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
ater Resources X Emergency Management
Date: 4/22/21 Time: 8:47 am
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Person Reporting Event: Robert Barr
Phone Number: 828-251-1900
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? X Yes
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
This Form
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)