WQCS00060_DV-2023-0032_20230301

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ELIZABETH S. BISER
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RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4115 6204
Return Receipt Requested
Rick J Hester, County Manager
Johnston County Public Utilities
PO Box 2263
Smithfield, NC 27577-2263
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 01, 2023
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(1)
and Collection System Permit No, WQCS00060
Johnston County Public Utilities
Johnston County Collection System
Case No. DV-2023-0032
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Hester:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,095.72 ($1,000.00 civil penalty
+ $95.72 enforcement costs) against Johnston County Public Utilities.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
5-Day Report submitted by Johnston County Public Utilities. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of
the requirements found in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00060 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation(s) that
occurred are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Johnston County Public Utilities violated the terms,
conditions or requirements of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00060 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) in the manner and
extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty
may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S.
143-215.1(a).
g North Carolina Departnerni of Ettvira ental Quality DivNon of Watcr Resoiirccs
R:Jcigh kegiunnl Office 1800 Barrett DfEve i Raleigh..Norlh Gvolina 27604
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, Scott
Vinson, Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Johnston County Public Utilities:
1 000.00 For 1 of the I violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00060 and G.S. 143-215. l (a)(1) for
Sanitary Sewer Overflow(s) resulting in a discharge without a valid permit.
1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
95.72 Enforcement Costs
1 095.72 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of-
Attn: PERCS Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to rawest remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of.Right to an Administrative Hearing_ and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty i_ 01 days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Attn: PERCS Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
AND
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628

Option 3: File ayetition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m, and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date:`time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Hayes with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at mitch.hayesq:ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
�drLScott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: DV-2023-0032 County: Johnston
Assessed Party: Johnston County Public Utilities
Permit No.: WQCS00060 Amount Assessed: $1,095.72
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent fiatire occurrences),
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e_ explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF J014NSTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Johnston County Public Utilities }
Johnston County Collection System }
PERMIT NO. WQCS00060 ) CASE NO. DV-2023-0032
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,095.72 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated March 01, 2023, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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ATTACHMENT A
Johnston County Public Utilities
CASE NUMBER: DV-2023-0032
PERMIT NO: WQCS00060
FACILITY: Johnston County Collection System
Other Violations
INCIDENT
NUMBER
202201300
VIOLATION
DATE VIOLATION TYPE
8/16/2022 CSOISSO(Sewer Overflow)
VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
Discharge without valid permit
REGION: Raleigh
COUNTY: Johnston
TOTAL VOLUME
PENALTY
(GALLONS)
AMOUNT
35,000
$1,000.00

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Johnston County Public Utilities
Facility Name: Johnston County Collection System
Permit Number: WOCS00060
County: Johnston
Case Number: DV-2023-0032
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
A total volume of 35,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed from a broken pipe located between 2677 - 2745 US Highwa:
70 W, Smithfield, NC. All 35,000 gallons flowed into Reedy Branch a class C; NSW in the Neuse River Basin. Nutrients
and pathogens to surface waters.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The SSO started 08.16.2022 at 11:12 am and ended the same day 12:31 pm.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on surface water quality include nutrients and pathogens to surface waters including water quality standard
violations.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of rectifying the damage is not given.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It is believed that no money was saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear that the violation was committed willfully or intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
There has been one enforcement against the violator within the past 12 months.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$95.72
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Date �� Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
PO BOX 2263
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
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September 30, 2022
Mr. Scott Vinson
Raleigh Regional Office
NCDEQ DWR
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Re: Response to NOV-2022-DV-0271
Permit No. WQCS00060 - Johnston County Collection System
Dear Mr. Vinson:
In response to NOV-2022-DV-0271, the County offers the following information:
Incident Number 202201300:
• Staff at Johnston County Public Utilities received a call at approximately 10:45 am on August 16,
2022 about a potential sewer main leak in the vicinity of 2677-2745 US Hwy 70 W, Smithfield,
NC.
• Johnston County staff immediately responded and shut-off the multiple pumps pumping into
the force main on US Hwy 70 stopping the sewer spill. The spill ended at 12.31 pm.
• County staff excavated the force main and determined the spill was caused by material failure of
the 12 year old ductile iron 20" force main.
• The spill was recovered by vacuum truck to the extent possible, and staff lightly limed the area.
• While the force main was shut -down upstream pump stations remained off and pumper trucks
were used to pump and haul until the repair was completed and the force main was placed back
in service. In addition, an industrial customer utilized available equalization storage during the
repair.
• County staff removed and replaced the failed ductile iron pipe with C905 PVC pipe.
• The accidental and unintentional spill was a result of ductile iron pipe failure of the force main
pipe material.
• The County has a project in our approved 2022 Capital Improvements Plan to replace this force
main due to past failures of sections of DIP on this main. However, due to the recent failure, the
County plans to modify the plan and begin replacement of the most critical ductile iron sections
as soon as possible. The County has advertised a Request for Qualifications for "On -Call' Water
and Sewer Main Repairs and has an engineering firm on stand-by to assist with the project, as
needed. Furthermore, the County has some funds already allocated to sewer main
rehabilitation/replacement.
Johnston County works aggressively to prevent sanitary sewer overflows and help protect the waters of
our area. Preventative measures include the following:
0 All air release valves along this force main was inspected on March 22, 2022.

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Mr. Vinson
September 30, 2022
• Extensive staff training ensures staff is prepared for system operation and response related to
potential sewer spills.
• Updated County construction standards have been updated to minimize the use of ductile iron
pipe within the County's sewer system. All ductile iron pipe installed contains an interior
corrosion resistant interior coating.
• Staff use laptops to log into the SCADA system and monitor system operation from any location.
• Furthermore, staff is on -call and prepared to respond to any event.
• The County maintains an in-house supply of repair materials for all pipe sizes and many
electrical components and implements a detailed protocol for emergency response.
• The County maintains a close working relationship with several local contractors who provide
emergency response repairs, as needed.
Johnston County takes seriously our responsibility to protect public health and the environment and
strives to prevent sewer spills. Please contact meat [phone] or
[e-mail] if you have any questions or need additional information regarding
this issue.
Sincerely,
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Chandra C. Farmer, PE
Director of Utilities
cc: Rick J. Hester, County Manager
Eric Narron, Johnston County
Vanessa Manuel, Raleigh Regional Office
Mitchell Hayes, Raleigh Regional Office

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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
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Sanitary Sewer Overflows - August 2022
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00060
Johnston County Collection System
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Hester:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) S-Day Report;/s submitted by
Johnston County Public Utilities. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the Johnston County Public
Utilities violated Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00060 by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and
operate their collection system so that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters
and the SSO constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which
a permit is required by G.S. 143-215.1.
The Raleigh Regional Office is providing the Johnston County Public Utilities an opportunity to provide evidence and
justification as to why the Johnston County Public Utilities should not be assessed a civil penalty for the violation(s)
that are summarized below:
Total Vol
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol water
Number Date (Mina) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
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This Notice of Violation / Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being Issued for the noted violation. Pursuant
to G.S. 143-215.6A, a dvll penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) maybe wed
against any person who violates or falls to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any
permit Issued pursuant to G.S. 143-21S.1.
This office requests that you respond to this Notice, in wrign0, within 10 budness days of its
receipt. In your response, you should address the causes of non-compllance, remedial actions, and all odd
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. The response to this correspondence will be
considered in this process. Enforcement decisions will also be based on volume spilled, volume reaching surface
waters, duration and gravity, impacts to public health, fish kills or recreational area closures. Other factors
considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of non-compliance, the cost of
rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mitchell Hayes with the Water Quality Section in
the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200 or via email at mitch.hayes0nodenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Sanitary Sewer Overflows - August 2022
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00060
Johnston County Collection System
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Hester:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) S-Day Reports submitted by
Johnston County Public Utilitles. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the Johnston County Public
Utilities violated Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No, WQCS00060 by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and
operate their collection system so that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters
and the SSO constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
DMsIon of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00060 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Johnston County Collection System Incident #: 202201300
Owner: Johnston County Public Utilities
City: Smithfield County: Johnston Region: Raleigh
Source of SSO (check applicable): 0 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 2677-2745 US Highway 70 W, Smithfield, NC, 27577
Manhole #:
Latitude (Decimal Degrees): Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 08/16/2022 Time: 11:12 am Incident End Dt: 08/16/2022 Time: 12:31 pm
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 35,000 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 1:19 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: estimated
Weather conditions during the SSO event: clear
Did SSO reach surface waters? 0 Yes ❑ No [] Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 35000
Surface water name: Reedy Branch (Little Branch)
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes Q No ❑ Unknown if Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
0 Pipe Failure (Break)
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted }: Joshua S Brigham
0 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 08/16/2022 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 03:51:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1 C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are reouired to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART 1 OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA= Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Pine Failure (Break)
Pipe size (inches)
20 inches
What is the pipe material?
Ductile Iron
What is the approximate age of line/pipe? (years old)
12 years old
Is this a gravity line? ❑ Yes [Z No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Is this a force main line?
Is the line a "High Priority" line?
W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes W No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Last inspection date and findings
All Air release valves along this line & Force main were inspected March 22 2022. No issues found.
If a force main then,
Was the break on the force main veriticai?
Was the break on the force main horizantal?
Was the leak at the joint due to gasket failure?
Was the leak at the joint due to split bell?
When was the last inspection or test of the nearest air -release valve to determine of
operable?
March 22, 2022
When was the last maintenace of the air release performed?
January 31, 2022
If gravity sewer then,
❑ Yes W No ❑ NA ❑ NE
W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes W No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes [Z No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Does the line receive flow from a force main immediately upstream of the failed secti ❑ Yes ❑ No [Z NA ❑ NE
of pipe?
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

If yes, what measures are taken to control the hydrogen sulfide production?
NIA
When was the line last inspected or videoed?
March 22, 2022
If line collapsed, what is the condition of the line up and down stream of the failure?
NIA
What type of repair was made?
Removed ten feet of DIP and replaced with C905 PVC
Is the repair temporary or permanent?
permanent
If temporary, when is the permanent repair planned?
NIA
Have there been other failures of this line in the past five years? Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If so, then describe
System Visitation
ORC Yes
Backup W Yes
Name:
Eric A Narron
Cert#
987977
Date visited:
08/16/2022
Time visited:
11:12 AM
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Upstream lift stations were turned off and Vac trucks were utilized to Dump & haul until repair was made. Recovered SSO
with additional Vac trucks to the extent possible. Area lightly limed.
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Eric Anthony Narron
Signature
Telephone Number:
Date: 08/19/22 08:54 am
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of i
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of th
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 4

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§CS00060 Version: 3.0
Collection system management and operation
Individual
Status. Active
Primary Related Permit:
:Non -discharge Admin Region: Raleigh
Johnston County Collection System Details. County: Johnston
Johnston County Public Utilities Details... Project T.vpe: Renewal
111110511YVY Y 2014
105/0112015
04/30/2023
— Dates —
Orig Issued, OV18 021 02
Statutory: -0112712015
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