NC0050661_Bypass 5-day Report_20210809

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR
Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: Dennis Sanderson -Mayor Permit Number: NC0050661
Facility Name: Town of Macclesfield County: Edgecombe
Incident Started:
Incident Ended:
Level of Treatment:
Date: 8-4-21 Time: 1000
Date: 8-5-21 Time: 0800
None Primary Treatment Secondary Treatment _X_Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 65,362(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: 65,362 Surface Water Name: Briery Branch
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes _X_No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? Yes _X_No
Were samples taken during event? Yes _X No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Secondary Clarifier was taken out of service.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
The RAS line was clogged and I had to take the Clarifier out of service to clean the line out. While I had
the flow rerouted and pumping down the clarifier the pipe had reached its capacity and couldn't take any
more. I was forced to reroute the water and send it to my chlorine contact chamber and effluent.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
RAS line was cleaned as quickly as possible and the clarifier was put back in service.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Open the blow off valve more often.
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources _X Emergency Management
Contact Name: Date: 8-5-21 Time: 0948
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): None
Person Reporting Event: Benjamin Lassiter Phone Number: [phone]
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? Yes _X_No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)