WQCS00312_2022 Collection System Annual Report_20230303

CITY OF ARCHDALE
r 307 BALFOUR DRIVE
P.O. BOX 14068
ARCHDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 27263
PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
City of Archdale
Wastewater Collection System
2022 Annual Report
This Annual Report for the City of Archdale Wastewater Collection System is prepared and submitted
as required by House Bill 1160 of the Clean Water Act of 1969. This report summarizes the City of
Archdale's Collection System performance over a twelve-month period from January 2022 to
December 2022. It identifies the extent to which any of the terms of its permit, federal laws, state
laws, rules, or regulations related to the protection of water quality have been violated.
Collection System Overview
The City of Archdale owns and operates its wastewater collection system. The collection system
operates under Permit #WQCS00312 issued by the State of North Carolina. On average the City
collects 900,000 gallons of wastewater each day and transports it through 79 miles of gravity collection
lines, 10 pump stations, and 6.2 miles of force mains to the City of High Point's Eastside Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The City of Archdale owns 2.5 million gallons per day of treatment capacity in the
Eastside Plant.
All pump stations are equipped with audible and visible alarms and a SCADA (Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition) electronic monitoring system. Six of the pump stations are equipped with
permanent standby generators and portable generators are available for the other pump stations in case
of power outages. Each pump station is visibly inspected at least 2 times a week by a Public Works
Department employee. In addition, the City has developed a contingency plan to deal with failure at
any one of the City's sewer pump stations.
Collection System Performance
The City's goal is to have zero spills and overflows from its collection system. Unfortunately, because
pump stations are mechanical devices and sewer collection systems are subject clogs from grease,
roots, construction debris, and litter, all systems are subject to spills and overflows.
To help prevent spills and overflows the City uses remote cameras and television equipment to visibly
inspect lines and routinely flushes lines to minimize future problems. In addition, a Sewer Overflow
Response Plan has been prepared that identifies equipment, supplies, and on -call employees that are
available to help mitigate spills and procedures to follow should an overflow or spill occur.

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Wastewater Collection System
2022 Annual Report
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The City of Archdale Public Works Department routinely inspects and cleans collection system lines
each year. This past year, over 46,000 feet of line was flushed and over 1,500 feet was inspected by
remote television cameras. Additionally, all collection system right-of-ways and easements are
routinely inspected, accessible, and mowed annually.
Spill Information
The City had 0 reportable spills for 2022.
Residents can help minimize future overflow events by reporting issues to Archdale City Hall from
Sam to 5pm Monday to Friday at 336-434-7341 and after-hours by reporting the events to the Archdale
Police Department at 336-434-3134. These issues could include unauthorized uncovering of sewer
manholes, improper disposal of materials into manholes, vandalism of manhole structures, observed
overflows or spills, and/or strong sewage odor in or around sewer lines.
Publication
A copy of this Annual Report may be obtained by visiting City Hall at 307 Balfour Drive, Archdale
between Sam and 5pm Monday to Friday. This report is also available online at www.archdale-nc.g

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Wastewater Collection System
2022 Annual Report
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Publication of this report was mailed out with the customers' bills on 1-25-2023.
Certification
This is to certify that the information contained herein in this report is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
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Signed: Date:
(Sewer System Supervisor)