WQCS00214_Annual Report_20240305

Dale Baldwin, Mayor F '., Calvin Green,Alderman
Brantley Price,Town Manager Jerry C. McMillan,Alderman
Bradley Jordan,Chief of Police a° John K. Reeves,Alderman
John B."Jak" Reeves,Town Attorney Stephen Shoemaker,Alderman
Brett T.Summey,Alderman
To Of West lejf erson
Established 1915
"Prosperity, Growth,Achievement"
RECEIVED
MAR 0 5 2024
NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES
February 28, 2024
Charlie Miller
NC DENR/ Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Please find enclosed three copies of the Annual Collection System Performance Report. I hope
you find it to be in order. This year, we made a trifold design that has been available in Town
Hall and on our website at http://www.townofwjnc.com/wwtp. If you have any questions or
comments, please let me know.
Sincerely,
/3*116)\- 4i(
Brandon Patrick
WWTP ORC
Town of West Jefferson
P.O. Box 490
West Jefferson, N.C. 28694
PH 336-246-3558
Post Office Box 490 of S.Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694
Phone:336-246- 3551
Fax:[phone] This institution is an equal opportunity provider and'employer.
www.townofwjnc.com

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If you have any comments -it
or questions, please contact
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' Hall at (336) 246-3551
�' : ` between the hours of 8 am - lll__ "} �� IC,
The �' 5 pm Monday through ! ®�'
GREAfE GOBLtlN
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ORC at 336 24 - SON ---: 4
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containers drains y
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kitchen utensils,equipment pans,and plates with water . °'. � � 1 "�
and food preparation areas until oil and grease are removed '
with scrapers/towels/brooms 4 .r
0 Use hot water to rinse — ,
Keep grease out of wash water grease off surfaces .
Place food scraps in collection 0 Put food scraps down drains
containers ; k.
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N.C. General Statute Chapter 143, Article 21,
Part 1, 143-215.1C requires municipalities , y,
that operate wastewater collection and
treatment systems to publish an annual rJ II
report summarizing the perfor- mances of Y ®' "�.
their collection system and treatment works iI *
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and the extent to which the system has
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violet- ed their permit, federal or state laws, '.•, ; q
r) /regulations, or rules related to the protection I 1;
of water quality.
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Compliance testing, done according to our NPDES
permit requirements, is as follows:
The Town of West Jefferson operates a wastewater -I BOD -Weekly Influent/Effluent
treatment plant with a permitted flow of 0.500 MGD C TSS -Weekly Influent/Effluent
with an average flow of 0.275 MGD. The plant 0 NH3 -Weekly Effluent
consists of an influent pump station with wet well, a o o v Dissolved Oxygen — Daily on Effluent and Weekly on
0.500 MG oxidation ditch, two 0.130 MG secondary Upstream/Downstream (3 days per week June
clarifiers, tertiary sand filters, UV disinfection system, September)
and 3 digesters for holding and preparing sludge for m w pH Weekly Effluent
land application. A belt filter press gives us the ability CD Temperature-Weekly Effluent/Upstream/Downstream
to continue processing sludge during wet weather and o 0 (3 days per week June-September)
through the winter months. Our small lab has the o o Fecal Coliform-Weekly Effluent
capability to perform pH testing, temperature readings, N o Conductivity - Daily on Effluent and Weekly on
MLSS, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, settle ability, a
0 m ° 1 CD Upstream/Downstream (3 days per week June-
and microscopic analysis of current bacteria within the o —1 ,— September)
mixed liquor. p )
`� cD Total Nitrogen Quarterly on
o' rt 2 N Effluent/Upstream/Downstream
We maintain 19.6 miles of collection lines and four °-.. Total Phosphorus- Quarterly on
pump stations for proper operation of the collection = - o Effluent/Upstream/Downstream
system. This system serves approximately 1300 0 o, v ct . Chronic Toxicity -Quarterly Effluent
people with a total of 840 residential/commercial o rro m Pollutant Scan
sewer connections. � ° o 1 Total Hardness - Quarterly Effluent/Upstream
n, 3 Total Copper- Monthly Effluent
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w Z Toluene -Quarterly Effluent
The WWTP had no reportable overflows 0 -- on The Town of West Jefferson considers any violation of
(bypasses) in 2023.
N our permit unacceptable and cause for further
CT ET r 4. monitoring.
West Jefferson Collection System had two co in 5.
reportable Sanitary Sewer Overflow in 2023 - 3
Permit WQCS00214. A service line at E. Second o"
Street was stopped up, and there was a hole in the c
force main located in front of Ingles that was fixed m
promptly. 0
All discharges of any amount that reach surface 2 x
waters are reported to the Division of Water = vi
Resources. In addition, any spills to the ground that 2 Q1
exceed 1,000 gallons are reported. If a discharge of o
1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters, a press S
release is sent to Ashe Post and Times within 24 _,
hours. If a discharge is more than 15,000 gallons, a ca
public notice is placed in Ashe Post and Times and
Press in the area downstream.
This report covers the period of
January 01, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

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D'c: N'T FEED We at the Town of West - =°i z =_.
THE GREASE GOBLIN ! Jefferson strive hard to ® '
The GREASE GOBLIN Causes Sewers To Overflow. , ; I I �
provide a safe environment r _ ,.;
and clean waterways for all.
If you have any comments 4 r , ti
ti . or questions, please contact - -
r`, the West Jefferson Town
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w Hall at (336) 246-3551 -R
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between the hours of 8 am - -• ' "
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The 5 pm Monday through 1 , ii.itt.-,
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GREASE GOBLIN ""^`
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DO NOT I ORC at [phone] � ,QSo�, ` .
Put oil and grease in collection 0 Pour oil and grease down Monday through Friday ZiIu C �{ '¢.' 11 ..i.--
containers drains n /i�b,—1 x I
between 7:30 am - 4:00pm I `' -Remove oil and grease from 0 Wash fryers/griddles,pots/ ' �S3 m ... 1, r, 1I
kitchen utensils,equipment pans,and plates with water fi' ` - - i , lo • u
and food preparation areas until oil and grease are removed
with scrapers/towels/brooms = I
0 Use hot water to rinse
Keep grease out of wash water grease off surfaces , • ,
ii f _�
Place food scraps in collection 0 Put food scraps down drains rn ,
containers 1
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N.C. General Statute Chapter 143, Article 21, ,_` ;It
Part 1, 143-215.1C requires municipalities _'_
that operate wastewater collection and �. i
treatment systems to publish an annual -® ®---.1 �'"'
report summarizing the perfor- mances of I' _ 1- ffi
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their collection system and treatment works i
and the extent to which the system has
violat- ed their permit, federal or state laws,
regulations, or rules related to the protection I it ..;
of water quality.
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Compliance testing, clone according to our NPDES
permit requirements, is as follows:
The Town of West Jefferson operates a wastewater - BOD -Weekly Influent/Effluent
treatment plant with a permitted flow of 0.500 MGD TSS -Weekly Influent/Effluent
—1
with an average flow of 0.275 MGD. The plant 0 NH3 -Weekly Effluent
consists of an influent pump station with wet well, a o o v Dissolved Oxygen — Daily on Effluent and Weekly on
0.500 MG oxidation ditch, two 0.130 MG secondary Upstream/Downstream (3 days per week June
clarifiers, tertiary sand filters, UV disinfection system, September)
and 3 digesters for holding and preparing sludge for m w o pH -Weekly Effluent
land application. A belt filter press gives us the ability m `D Temperature -Weekly Effluent/Upstream/Downstream
to continue processing sludge during wet weather and o 0 (3 days per week June-September)
through the winter months. Our small lab has the
o o Fecal Coliform-Weekly Effluent
capability to perform pH testing, temperature readings, y * I—o Conductivity - Daily on Effluent and Weekly on
MLSS, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, settle ability, m ° Upstream/Downstream (3 days per week June-
and microscopic analysis of current bacteria within the v _ ` September)
1
mixed liquor. < 1 `-4, Total Nitrogen - Quarterly on
o' B rii Effluent/Upstream/Downstream
EC We maintain 19.6 miles of collection lines and four ^` c Total Phosphorus - Quarterly on
pump stations for proper operation of the collection o - o 1 Effluent/Upstream/Downstream
system. This system serves approximately 1300 0 W Q, ct —I Chronic Toxicity -Quarterly Effluent
people with a total of 840 residential/commercial 0 m = ° Pollutant Scan
cn
sewer connections. g o Oh Total Hardness - Quarterly Effluent/Upstream
Total Copper- Monthly Effluent
dw Z Toluene- Quarterly Effluent
The WWTP had no reportable overflows m no The Town of West Jefferson considers any violation of
(bypasses) in 2023. r o our permit unacceptable and cause for further
cr as monitoring.
West Jefferson Collection System had two (I) in j
reportable Sanitary Sewer Overflow in 2023 - =
Permit WQCS00214. A service line at E. Second a
Street was stopped up, and there was a hole in the a)
in
force main located in front of Ingles that was fixed m
promptly. o
All discharges of any amount that reach surface E p
waters are reported to the Division of Water = o c
Resources. In addition, any spills to the ground that 3 r*
exceed 1,000 gallons are reported. If a discharge of o
1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters, a press o
release is sent to Ashe Post and Times within 24
hours. If a discharge is more than 15,000 gallons, a ca
public notice is placed in Ashe Post and Times and
Press in the area downstream.
This report covers the period of
January 01, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

DON'T FEED 1' I = ;+ ,,
We at the Town of West
THE GREASE GOBLIN ! Jefferson strive hard to ,, IV
The GREASE GOBLIN Causes Sewers To Overflow. I ` ` ' x„ Sr
provide a safe environment
1
- . - and clean waterways for all. �r "\`_�• _ . I 00
: . -..�.: ,«., If you have any comments ,,., e
or questions, please contact `
r rey r Ns _. li, the West Jefferson Town '
Hall at [phone] f
between the hours of 8 am - - 0.
The 5 pm Monday through •,,.-.- ;� 1;, j i'
GREASE GOBLIN t Fridayor Brandon Patrick R>
46,
Your drain s worst enemy! �\ --;.1 w=fu
DO NOT , ORC at [phone] <,0Ns., --
� ce;.y � �t rt
Put oil and grease in collection a Pour oil and grease down M o n da thro u h FridayZ i u ,, +rt 't :+_ l ..)-
containers
drains Y g W k,
Remove oil and grease from Wash fryers/griddles,pots/ between 7:3 0 am - 4:0 0 pm O f`s A</ ,fi , _ I
kitchen utensils,equipment pans,and plates with water 7' 1` .' 1 pp�
and food preparation areas until oil and grease are removed
W°i
with scrapers/towels/brooms '1/1 fi
0 Use hot water to rinse
7
Keep grease out of wash water grease off surfaces q —a- , Air,
Place food scraps in collection 0 Put food scraps down drains ,.
containers '
N.C. General Statute Chapter 143, Article 21, 7
Part 1, 143-215.1C requires municipalities _�,�
that operate wastewater collection and it e fi _�10 ','
treatment systems to publish an annual t," —�--, ;� " .+r
report summarizing the perfor- mances of ` : '' , G —1.
their collection system and treatment works VIM �'
and the extent to which the system has �`
violat- ed their permit, federal or state laws, °°� t
regulations, or rules related to the protection I I -
of water quality. I z

Compliance testing, done according to our NPDES
permit requirements, is as follows:
The Town of West Jefferson operates a wastewater -I BOD -Weekly Influent/Effluent
treatment plant with a permitted flow of 0.500 MGD c TSS -Weekly Influent/Effluent
with an average flow of 0.275 MGD. The plant 0 NH3 -Weekly Effluent
consists of an influent pump station with wet well, a o v
o Dissolved Oxygen — Daily on Effluent and Weekly on
0.500 MG oxidation ditch, two 0.130 MG secondary Upstream/Downstream (3 days per week June-
clarifiers, tertiary sand filters, UV disinfection system, F September)
and 3 digesters for holding and preparing sludge for m w o pH -Weekly Effluent
land application. A belt filter press gives us the ability m CD Temperature -Weekly Effluent/Upstream/Downstream
to continue processing sludge during wet weather and o 0 (3 days per week June-September)
through the winter months. Our small lab has the
o o Fecal Coliform-Weekly Effluent
capability to perform pH testing, temperature readings, N * o Conductivity - Daily on Effluent and Weekly on
MLSS, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, settle-ability, m a 1 CDDD Upstream/Downstream (3 days per week June-
and microscopic analysis of current bacteria within the v c o ` September)
ro
mixed liquor. < - -4, Total Nitrogen - Quarterly on
o' 2 N Effluent/Upstream/Downstream
We maintain 19.6 miles of collection lines and four Total Phosphorus- Quarterly on
pump stations for proper operation of the collection = -u, o Effluent/Upstream/Downstream
system. This system serves approximately 1300 0 pD v :' —I Chronic Toxicity - Quarterly Effluent
people with a total of 840 residential/commercial o m = ,° Pollutant Scan
co
sewer connections. m C o Total Hardness - Quarterly Effluent/Upstream
n, 3 Total Copper- Monthly Effluent
vw Z Toluene - Quarterly Effluent
The WWTP had no reportable overflows m on The Town of West Jefferson considers any violation of
(bypasses) in 2023.
N our permit unacceptable and cause for further
cr r monitoring.
West Jefferson Collection System had two m in j. cri
reportable Sanitary Sewer Overflow in 2023 - w
Permit WQCS00214. A service line at E. Second a
Street was stopped up, and there was a hole in the co
force main located in front of Ingles that was fixed CD
promptly. o
All discharges of any amount that reach surface C p
waters are reported to the Division of Water = Up c
Resources. In addition, any spills to the ground that 3 p1
exceed 1,000 gallons are reported. If a discharge of 3 rt
1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters, a press o
release is sent to Ashe Post and Times within 24
hours. If a discharge is more than 15,000 gallons, a al
public notice is placed in Ashe Post and Times and
Press in the area downstream.
This report covers the period of
January 01, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

I VvVIv Vr VVCJI acrran JVIv FIRST CLASS MAIL
336-246-3551 P.O.BOX 490 H
WEST JEFFERSON,N.C.28694 U.S.
PERMIT NO.10
METERED SERVICE FROM: 1/19/2024 To 2/19/2024 DAYS 31 WEST JEFFERSON,NC
28694
CODE PREVIOUS I PRESENT ICONSUMPTIONI AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER
WATE 35885 35988 16• /5 004-0075900-1
SEWE 35885 35988 16.62
SERVICE ADDRESS
14 N JEFFERSON AVE
Previous: ($0.01) BILLING DATE PAST DUE DATE
Current: $33.37 2/28/2024 3/18/2024
Annual Wastewater Report--www.townofwjnc/wwtp TOTAL DUE 103
Bill must be paid in full by 3-18-24 to
avoid disconnection per Town Code 54. $33.36
READ REVERSE SIDE
FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE RETURN THIS
STUB WITH PAYMENT
ACCOUNT NUMBER KEN BUMGARNER
004-0075900-1 DBA TWIN CREEKS 004-0075900
131 ROTEN DR 103
TOTAL DUE WARRENSVILLE NC 28693
$33.36
AFTER DUE DATE
$33.36