WQ0003902_Annual Performance_20240215

City of Newton Wastewater Treatment System
Performance Annual Report for 2023
February 7, 2023
I. General Information
Facili . Name: City of Newton, Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Contact Person: Eric Jones, WWTP Superintendent
PO Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
[phone]
Applicable Permits: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Permit Number - NC0036196
Land Application (Non -Discharge) Permit Number -
WQ0003902
ALSO
Facili Name: City of Newton Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Contact Person: Jeremy Todd Crutchfield,
Collection and Distribution Superintendent
PO Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
[phone]
Applicable Permits: Wastewater Collection System Permit Number-WQCS00044
The City of Newton views environmental protection as one of our top priorities. For this
reason, the City actively participates in the collection, treatment and disposition of
sewage generated within its boundaries.
Description of Collection System
Wastewater (sewage), discharged by customers, flows to the city owned and operated
Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant through a sanitary sewer system encompassing
approximately 149.89 miles of sanitary sewer lines. Of these lines, approximately 11.65
miles are force mains with the remaining 138.24 being gravity lines. The force mains of
piping ranging in size from 6" to 12" and the gravity lines consist of piping ranging in
size from 6" to 36". The City of Newton operates and maintains nine (9) sewer lift
stations within the sewer collection system.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Upon arrival at the treatment plant all wastewater is treated and discharged in an

environmentally safe manner in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) regulations. Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant,
completed in 1979, upgraded in 1992, 2005 and 2010. The facility currently operates
according to NPDES permit NC0036196 which includes the treatment of a maximum of
5.0 million gallons of wastewater per day (MGD).
Homes, businesses, and industries discharge their wastewater (sewage) into the sanitary
sewer system. Once the wastewater is discharged into the pipes it travels through the
collection system until it reaches the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The system is
composed of a complicated network of pumps, manholes, standby generators and over
six hundred thousand (651,000) feet of pipe.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant is staffed and operated 24 hours per day, 365 days a
year. The City of Newton Wastewater Plant staff includes:
11 State Certified Operators--
5-that hold grade 4 certification
1- that holds a grade 3
1- that holds a grade 2
4- that have grade 1.
This certification is through the NCDEQ. We also have 5 staff members who are
certified as Lab Analyst, as well as 4 that hold the North Carolina Land Application
certification. The Environmental Protection Agency and the North Carolina AWWA-
WEA has recognized the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for Operation and
Maintenance Excellence.
The Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant average daily flow for 2023 was 2.54
MGD. To ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws regarding the safe treatment
of wastewater, the City of Newton appropriated two million, forty-four thousand, seven
hundred fifty dollars ($2,044,750.00) towards operating and maintaining its wastewater
treatment plant.
The City of Newton started the process of a major plant upgrade/rehabilitation in 2023.
This will be the first since 2001. This rehab will increase capacity to 7.5 MGD, which
will allow the City of Newton to grow and expand.
U. Performance
Yearly Per ormance:
During the year 2023, the wastewater collection staff visited all lift stations at a
minimum of once a week. The pump maintenance crew performed scheduled
preventative maintenance and made all necessary repairs as needed to keep lift stations
operating at peak performance. In that same year, we have visibly inspected and cleaned
and applied root control to a combined total of 136,321 feet of sewer lines. This equals
to 25.8 miles, which represents about 17.2 percent of our collection system. The break
down to the yearly performance is visibly inspecting with a camera 2,518 feet of sewer
main, which represents about .003 percent of our collection system, and
jetting/vacuuming 77,318 feet which is 14.64 miles, which is about 9.8 percent.
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The aerial and high priority lines were inspected 2 times this year; once in May, then
again in October. Lines not visible to the general public were bush -hogged and/or
inspected in the spring and summer months. Finally, the City of Newton is being
proactive by educating the public about grease. This was done twice a year; once in the
spring and once in the fall; furthermore, there are fats, oil, and grease (FOG) education
material on the city web site.
City of Newton wastewater collection permit required a Capital Improvement Plan to
designate funding for reinvestment into the wastewater collections system infrastructure.
2023 did have a Capital Improvement Plan that the City Council adopted. Fiscal year
2024, the City of Newton Capital Improvement Plan will be reviewed and presented to
City Council in one of their 2024 spring board meetings.
Capital Improvement Proiects Completed
City of Newton along with contractor completed the lime/reactor sludge feed lines
replacement. The lines were replaced from the Lime Grit Building through the Reactor
Building to all 4 thickeners.
The City of Newton added a Pump Station at East 2 Street & Sewer Relocation the City
replaced 6 manholes and installed 2 new ones and CIPP lined 1 manhole. Contractors
added 1683' of 6" forced main, 98' of 8" was CIPP lined, 276' of 18" was replaced,
236.5' of 12" DIP was replaced, 71' of 10" DIP was replaced, 138' of 8" DIP was
replaced.
West A St. Rehab Project- The City of Newton removed and replaced 10 manholes and
installed 7 new ones. We replaced 1850' of 8" PVC pipe, 503' of DIP 12" pipe, and 332'
of 14" pipe the City had CIPP lined.
Sanitary Sewer Overflows:
City of Newton wastewater collection system experienced one (1) reportable overflows:
12/26/2023
1369 McKay Road Inflow and Infiltration during heavy rains caused the spill. An
estimated 661,560 gallons spilled and roughly 500,000 gallons reached Clark Creek. It
was reported to DWR Incident # 202301728
The City of Newton also had one (1) spill that were recorded for internal records:
The week of December 11, 2023, the City of Newton WWTP had a non -compliant
parameter limit exceeding the weekly average for the fecal coliform. We documented
the incident as an "exception" on our EDMR, and once reviewed by the State, they can
issue a NOD or NOV. There was a significant rain event on 12/10/2023 which
contributed to this possible violation.
Narrative resort of the nine pump stations is as olloivs:
Burris Road Pump Station (PS): This pump station is inspected three times a week by
the staff to empty the bar screen cleaning debris basket and is remotely monitored via a
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SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run condition; pump
failure alarm, high level alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure alarm. There is
an emergency power generator on site.
Walnut Creek PS: This pump station is inspected three times a week by the staff to
empty the bar screen cleaning debris basket and is remotely monitored via a SCADA
alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure alarm,
high level alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency
power generator on site.
West Side PS: This pump station is inspected three times a week by the staff to empty
the bar screen cleaning debris basket and is remotely monitored via a SCADA alarm
system. This system monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure alarm, high
level alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency
power generator on this site.
East 2nd Street PS: This pump station is inspected three times a week by the staff to
empty the bar screen cleaning debris basket and is remotely monitored via a SCADA
alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure alarm,
high level alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency
power generator on this site.
HWY# 10/Southfork PS: This pump station is inspected one time per week by the staff
and is monitored remotely via a SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports
pump run condition; pump failure alarm, high level alarm, power failure alarm and
generator failure alarm. There is an emergency power generator on site.
Startown School PS: This pump station is inspected once a week by the staff and is
monitored remotely via a SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump
run condition; pump failure, high level alarm and power failure alarm. A portable
emergency power generator is stored at the Public Works building and is on a battery
tender.
Balls Creek PS: This facility is inspected once a week by the staff and is monitored
remotely via a SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run
condition; pump failure, high level alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure
alarm. There is an emergency power generator on site.
Gregory Wood Products PS: This facility is inspected once per week by the staff and is
monitored via a SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run
condition; pump failure alarm, high level alarm, power failure alarm and generator
failure alarm. There is an emergency power generator on site.
Target Distribution Center PS: This facility is inspected once a week by the staff and is
monitored via a SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run
condition; pump failure alarm, high level alarm, power failure alarm and generator
failure alarm. There is an emergency generator on site.
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Aerial and High Priori . Lines:
Location
Manhole
Size
Material
Footage
Type
2210 Little Coulters Church Rd.
2338-2339
24
Steel
40
AERIAL
2210 Little Coulters Church.
2334-2338
36
Steel
40
AERIAL
1775 Southwest Blvd.
2322-2306
36
Steel
40
AERIAL
1775 Southwest Blvd.
2320 -2318
24
STEEL
40
AERIAL
1346 McKay Rd.
2167-2328
12
Cl
18
AERIAL
1346 McKay Rd.
2165-2166
12
Cl
18
Under Creek
2393 W. Hwy. 10
1357-1356
12
Cl
6
AERIAL
1390 Kensington
1349-1384
18
DI
30
Under Creek
1698 Kensington
1367-1368
12
CI
5
AERIAL
720 Westside Dr.
2263
18
PVC
418
Parallel to creek
Parallel to
720 Westside Dr.
2264
18
PVC
418
creek
846 Westside Dr.
2215-2216
12
Cl
15
AERIAL
235 N. Gate
2280-2277
18
CI
40
Under Creek
530 Hamilton St.
1004-1006
8
DIP
10
AERIAL
41Cherry Ln.
1177-1178
12
DIP
40
AERIAL
41 Cherry Ln.
1505-1178
8
DIP
120
AERIAL
811 Ridge Dr.
1871-1872
12
DIP
40
AERIAL
811 Ridge Dr.
881-742
12
DIP
20
AERIAL
1522 W. NC Hwy. 10
2204-1730
12
DIP
40
AERIAL
1254 Long Dr.
2205-1699
12
Cl
8
AERIAL
1135 Long Dr.
1698-1699
12
Steel
8
AERIAL
1011 Quail Dr.
1695-1696
12
Steel
8
AERIAL
1432 Old Conover Startown Rd.
1694-1693
12
Steel
8
AERIAL
1432 Old Conover Startown Rd.
1690-1691
12
Steel
10
AERIAL
1306 Beechwood Dr.
1306-1305
8
Steel
8
AERIAL
1180 Edgefield Ln.
1293-386
8
DIP
8
AERIAL
3336 Startown Rd.
1666-1667
12
Steel
20
AERIAL
2055 Milton St.
1680-1681
12
Steel
5
AERIAL
1376 Old Conover Startown Rd.
1685-1686
12
Steel
30
AERIAL
1991 Old Conover Startown Rd.
1641-1642
12
Steel
5
AERIAL
2078 Settelmeyer Bridge Rd.
1635,1636,1637
18
PVC
175
Parallel to creek
2078 Settelmeyer Bridge Rd.
1743-1612
8
Steel
30
AERIAL
2078 Settelmeyer Bridge Rd.
1742-1612
15
Steel
30
AERIAL
2078 Settelmeyer Bridge Rd.
1634-1633
12
Steel
15
AERIAL
1928 Settelmeyer Bridge Rd.
1632-1631
12
Steel
2
AERIAL
100 Radio Station Rd.
2251-2254
18
DIP
15
AERIAL
773 Radio Station Rd.
1451-MH ?
12
Steel
50
AERIAL
1088 Radio Station Rd.
855-MH ?
12
Steel
50
AERIAL
1019 W. IS, St.
2246-2242
18
Steel
30
AERIAL
844 W. 61b St. Circle
1977-820
8
Steel
140
AERIAL
Westlake & W. 71' St.
795-796
8
DIP
30
AERIAL
Westbrook & Poplar
1712-1836
8
DIP
35
AERIAL
731 W. 15d, St.
2223-2225
12
DIP
10
AERIAL
1818 Northwest Blvd.
1188-646
12
DIP
40
AERIAL
802 W. 151" St.
2222-2168
12
DIP
15
AERIAL
2202 Northwest Blvd.
1191-1190
12
CI
5
AERIAL
510 S. Cline Ave.
455-478
8
DI
40
AERIAL
639 W. Is' St.
838-508
12
Clay
448
Parallel to creek
311 W. 1s' St.
549 39
12
PVC
30
Parallel to creek

1901 Northwest Blvd.
702-664
8
DI
10
AERIAL
301 W. 20d' St..
703-218
8
DI
30
Under creek
MH near
316 W. 21 s' St.
613
8
Clay
25
creek
302 W. 241' St.
597-598
10
Cl
20
AERIAL
2636 Northwest Blvd.
567-849
12
CI
10
AERIAL
2726 N. Ashe Ave.
240-238
10
CI
25
AERIAL
2726 N. Ashe Ave.
1316-288
8
CI
20
AERIAL
425 E. P St.
1104-1103
12
Cl
30
AERIAL
1814 US 321 Hwy. South
1123-1124
15
CI
30
AERIAL
1931 Brookside Dr.
1106-2086
6
DIP
25
AERIAL
1058 Meadowbrook Dr.
2087-MH NIA
8
DIP
25
AERIAL
1235 Lakewood Dr.
2089-1138
8
DIP
25
AERIAL
1235 Lakewood Dr.
1139-1533
14
PVC
25
Under Creek
1545 St. James Church Rd.
2501-1530
8
DIP
25
AERIAL
425 E. N St.
1121-1516
10
DIP
35
AERIAL
425 E. N St.
1515-1514
16
CI
4
AERIAL
400 E. N St.
1509-1508
8
Cl
60
AERIAL
400 E. N St.
1509-1508
12
CI
60
AERIAL
428 E. K St.
1074-989
12
CI
40
AERIAL
428 E. K St.
1074-989
12
CI
40
AERIAL
518 E. J St.
1512
24
PVC
30
Parallel to creek
518 E. J St..
1050-1049
24
PVC
340
Parallel to creek
511 Burton St.
914-961
8
DIP
8
AERIAL
612 St. James Church Rd.
1569-1570
10
Cl
20
AERIAL
612 St. James Church Rd.
288-1833
12
Cl
20
AERIAL
152 S. Caldwell Ave
326-1084
12
Cl
10
AERIAL
112 McDaniel's Circle
1774439
12
Cl
5
AERIAL
30 S. Gaither Ave.
1495-ME # ?
8
DI
40
AERIAL
108 N. Gaither Ave.
4114?
8
CI
45
AERIAL
307 N. Ervin Ave.
1490-410
12
DIP
10
AERIAL
702 N. Gaither Ave.
434433
8
DIP
40
AERIAL
1004 N. Gaither Ave.
213
12
PVC
50
Parallel to creek
1113 N. Davis Ave.
2021-2020
8
DIP
60
AERIAL
1113 McCree Heights Cir.
211-210
12
DIP
8
AERIAL
1116 McCree Heights Cir.
209-1381
8
DI
15
AERIAL
1119 McCree Heights Cir.
1550-1771
12
DIP
5
AERIAL
1672 Powerline Ave.
721-1425
8
CI
170
AERIAL
2410 Brookwood Dr.
610-971
8
DIP
5
AERIAL
1212 E. H St.
938-939
8
DI
22
AERIAL
1202 E. H St.
1565
12
PVC
55
Parallel to creek
1633 Fisher Ct.
2464-2465
12
DI
6
AERIAL
1800 St. James Church Rd.
2457-1457
15
CI
15
AERIAL
1666 Fisher Ct.
2454-2451
12
Cl
40
Parallel to creek
2014 S. Hwy. 16
1444-1445
12
CI
15
AERIAL
1516 S. Hwy. 16
1561-1560
12
Steel
15
AERIAL
1625 Berkshire Dr.
1795-1796
8
DIP
6
AERIAL
1450 Berkshire Dr.
1819-1820
12
PVC
8
Under Creek
1730 Nelson Dr.
2478-2477
12
PVC
8
Under Creek
1730 Nelson Dr.
1803-1808
8
DIP
30
AERIAL
1824 Mount Olive Church Rd.
Force Main
8
DIP
10
AERIAL
1824 Mount Olive Church Rd.
Force Main
12
DIP
10
AERIAL
1847 Burris Rd.
Force Main
8
DIP
10
AERIAL
1847 Burris Rd.
Force Main
12
DIP
10
AERIAL
1702 New NC Hwv. 16
2415-2416
15
Steel
15
AERIAL

607 Thomas Dr. I 2047-1386 I 8 I Steel I 10 I AERIAL
1401 Burris Rd. 2078-1392 12 DIP 20 AERIAL
III. Notification
The City will notify the users of the wastewater system of this Annual Report by way of
the City Newsletter, and the City Web -site, after the City of Newton Council meeting in
February, 2024.
IV. General Information
The City of Newton is responsible for maintaining unobstructed wastewater flow in the
City owned sewer system. The line that connects a house or building to the City sewer
system is called a service lateral. The property owner is responsible for maintaining the
service lateral. If a blockage occurs causing a sewer backup, the city encourages
residents to call the city so a crew can verify which part of the line is obstructed. A city
crew will check the main line and clear the line if necessary. If the main line is clear, the
property owner will be notified of the need to call a plumber to clear the service lateral.
Occasionally there are blockages in service laterals that extend into the utility right-of-
way. When this occurs, the City will check and clean the line to the "clean out" if
requested. However, the property owner is ultimately responsible for the entire length of
the service lateral.
YVhy do sewer lines block?
Many things can become lodged in a sewer line causing a backup; e.g. sticks, rocks,
bricks, pieces of broken pipe, string, rags, GREASE, paper towels, newspapers, sanitary
napkins, plastics, etc. Many blockages occur as a result of tree roots growing into sewer
pipes. Roots collect grease and animal fat poured down drains. Over time, this collection
of debris can cause an obstruction. You can help prevent sewer backups in your home
and protect the environment if you adhere to the following advice: (1) Never flush or put
anything down a toilet or drain that would clog a sewer line, (2) do not wash grease
down a drain and (3) report any sewer overflow immediately.
It is a good idea to collect grease in a can or jar and put it in the refrigerator. When the
container is full, and it solidifies, dispose of it with the household garbage.
The City of Newton has a Grease Trap Policy and a Standard Operating Procedure for
controlling grease discharge from commercial establishments.
What is a " Backtivater Valve " and do I need one?
A backwater valve is a relatively inexpensive item that can be installed on your plumbing
system that will help prevent sewer back-ups and overflows that could occur on your
property or in your home. The N.C. Plumbing Code requires that a "backwater valve" be
installed in all structures if they have a plumbing fixture that has a "flood rim elevation"
below the next upstream city sewer manhole. City residents can avoid sewer back-ups by
installing this backwater valve, which is designed to prevent a sewer back-up in the
customer's plumbing caused by a blockage in the city's sewer system. The valve allows

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sewage to leave the residence or business, but does not allow sewage to flow back into
the property. (The flood rim elevation is the level at which a fixture, such as a toilet or
sink, will overflow) It is possible that some local homes or businesses that have fixtures
with flood rim elevations below the next upstream sewer manhole may not have the
backwater valve installed. Any structure with plumbing fixtures below the next upstream
sewer manhole is at risk of sewage backing up into the structure. Structures with
plumbing fixtures in basements are more likely to need the valve installed. Residents are
advised that the city is not responsible for damages caused by a sewer back-up on private
property if the required backwater valve has not been installed. For more information or
to determine if your home needs a backwater valve, contact Todd Crutchfield at (828)
695-4289.
estions?
Should you have any questions regarding the treatment of wastewater in your community
or need to report a sewer problem, please feel free to call the City of Newton Public
Works and Utilities Department at 828-695-4310. To report a sewer problem after 4:00
PM or on weekends call 828-695-4311
Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report will be made available to the users of the
system as stated in the report. An announcement of the availability of the report is
scheduled to be made at a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting held in February
2024.
�/Mes Eric Jones
City of Newton
WWTP Superintendent
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