WQCS00284_NOV-2022-DV-0209_20220818

BRUNSWICK COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES
OPERATIONS CENTER
250 GREY WATER ROAD NE
Su?PE Y, NORTH CAROLINA 28462
MAILING ADDRESS
POST OFFICE Box 249
BOLIVIA. NORTH CAROLINA, 28422
August 16, 2022
Mrs. Morelia Sanchez -King
Regional Supervisor
NCDEQ, WIRO
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: Brunswick County Collection System, WQSOCC00284, Notice of Violation & Intent to
issue Civil Penalty Tracking No. NOV-2022-DV-0209
Dear Mrs. King:
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We are in receipt of your letter dated August 8, 2022, indicating a Notice of Violation for a SSO
at both 611 Dartmoor Way, Sunset Beach (Incident Number 202201032) and 1601 Seaside Road,
Ocea Isle Beach (Incident Number 202201045).
The incident at 611 Dartmoor Way which occurred on July 4, 2022, appeared to be from a direct
failure at a joint in the 3" force main (FM). Torrential rainfall in the area along with the high seasonal flows
may have created additional pressure within the section of the FM causing the failure. There were no
indications prior to the failure that there were any issues within the area. Crews responded quickly and had
the section of pipe isolated and repaired within 2 hours of notification.
In addition, the pipe failure across the street from 1601 Seaside Road, Ocean Isle Beach
appeared to have been caused by NCDOT driving a street sign along the side of a bell joint in the
8" FM that over time had allowed the joint to ultimately fail due to loss of integrity. It was
apparent to crews that the joint had been damaged (cracked) at some point in the past and over
time the crack had elongated along the bell before failure. There was also no indication prior to
the failure that there were any issues in the area. I have attached pictures and a video in the email
that clearly show the metal sign stakes near the failure.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Mr. Tim Costin, Collections
Superintendent, [phone] or myself, Donald Dixon �910) 253-22485, or by e-mail at
tim.costin a brunswickcountvnc.Lo\'. or donald.dix.on a brunswickcountN.nc.£ oX.
Sincerely,
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES
OPERATIONS CENTER
250 GREY WATER ROAD NE
SUPPLY, NORTH CAROLINA 25462
MAILING ADDRESS TELFPHONE
POST OFFI,"E BOX 249 [phone]
BOLIVIA, NORTH CAROLINA, 28422 FAX
[phone]
Respectfully,
Donald B. Dixon
Deputy Director -Wastewater Operations
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