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Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional office
3800 Barret Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Reference: NOV-2024-DV-0255
Carolina Trace Collection System
Collection System Permit # WQCS00217
Dear Ms. Manuel,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC (CWSNC) is in receipt of the above -mentioned Notice of Violation dated June
7th and provides additional information below.
CWSNC had a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) event on May 13th. The cause of the May 13th SSO of 700 gallons,
500 gallons to surface water of the Upper Little River (Lake Trace) was caused by debris in sewer main downstream from
manhole #18 at 7034 Pine Road, Sanford NC. CWSNC was notified at 8:45 AM of the spill. The SSO was confirmed at
9:00 AM, and a contractor called onsite. The sewer main was jetted, last jetted in 2017 as part of the 10% annual
cleaning, to clear the blockage, confirmed by camera, and the line repaired at 11:00 AM. The area cleaned/limed, and
the surrounding lines were inspected to evaluate other potential problems. No fish kill occurred, and no environmental
impact was noted. Fecal coliform samples were collected and analyzed. Results were: Upstream from site, 1700
MPN/100mL, SSO site, 1400 MPN/100mL, and downstream from site, 1400 MPN/100mL. CWSNC currently has one
planned project, which includes videoing and prioritizing repairs for the Carolina Trace Collection System to be
completed in 2024.
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC respectfully appreciates the opportunity to respond with additional
information for consideration of any further enforcement decisions concerning this matter. We hope the information
provided within this letter demonstrates the continued efforts to maintain compliance at the facility. if you have any
questions or if I can provide any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 919-868-4701 or by
email at Ste phen.Harrell carolinawaterservicenc.com.
Sincerely,
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Stephen Harrell
Area Manager
Cc; Kevin Fowler --- Water Quality Section, NCDEQ
Tony Konsul, Vice President, Operations
Drake Robart, Compliance Manager
5821 FairviewRoad • Charlotte, North Carolina 28209 9 [phone]