WQCS00027_NOV-2020-DV-0041 Response_20200220

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February 20, 2020
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7005 3110 0001 6339 1862
RETURNED RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Re: Notice of Violation - Tracking Number: NOV-2020-DV-0041
Collection System Permit Number: WQCS00027
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District (RRSD)
IIalifax County
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Please be advised that ongoing remedial action is being taken to correct the deficiencies in the
collection system resulting in the referenced NOV received February 5, 2020.
Spill manhole MHB46, sub -basin `B', Iocated at P St. and Starke Dr. is a shallow 4'- 2" deep
manhole with limited hydraulic grade line in the 8" diameter sewer reach. The sewer line
downstream of MHB46 was cleaned following the spill occurring on December 14, 2019
(Incident ff 201901897 attached). Some debris was removed, which may have been contributing,
but this chronic spill site arises from high inflows into the Belmont Pump Station system located
upstream in sub -basin `A'.
Most recently under State Project Number CS370449-07, RRSD accomplished the rehabilitation
of approximately 2,500 linear feet of 8-inch sewer line including full depth epoxy manhole lining
systems within sub -basin `A' to mitigate excess Inflow & Infiltration (I&I). The project was
designed using two months of meter/monitoring data to efficiently rehab the sewer mains. Other
remedial actions by RRSD include adoption of its Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Ordinance in
2005 followed by creating a position for and hiring its first Grease Control Program Manager;
multiple instances of TV and clean, smoke testing and seal coating manholes; 2006 L-1, Inc.
contracted to correct known deficiencies in the Belmont Pump Station collection system by
making point repairs, pipe bursting, slip lining existing pipe, remove and replace existing pipe
with a larger diameter pipe to increase capacity and seal manholes; 2007 installation of a full
load onsite Generator with Automatic Transfer Switch to insure a reliable source of power at the
Belmont Pump Station (Note: The Belmont Pump Station has been equipped with updated radio
transmitted SCADA for continuous monitoring of wet well levels, pump run status and intrusion
by the Water Treatment Plant Operator.); and pump station and force main replacement.
Next steps include additional/follow-up monitoring and metering for storm water inflow, smoke
testing, dye testing and identification and management of residential sump pumps if discovered.
RRSD is also evaluating the feasibility of relocating the pump station discharge to an alternate
basin and opportunities for employment of an equalization tank for non -peak effluent release.
SSO.NOV,Response 121419 Page I oft

Our spill public notification is attached for your file. We trust our actions are deemed adequate
and prudent and will result in a favorable penalty assessment in order that more local funds may
be committed to a mutually satisfactory resolution in this process. Roanoke Rapids Sanitary
District greatly appreciates your time and consideration in this matter. Should you require
additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Very Truly Yours,
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
R. Danieley Br wn, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Enc.
cc: Gregory Browning, Chairman, Letter Only
David Scott, WI Enclosures
File
SSONOVAesponse 121419 Page 2 of 2

NC Dept of Environmental QW[lity
Mlon of Water Resources
PART
MAR - z 202o
state or North Carolina
Department or Environment and Natural Resources
Division of (Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Form CS-SSO
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: WOCS00027
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Roanoke Rapids Sanitay Dist Collection System Incident #: 201901897
Owner: Roanoke Rapids Sanitary Distnct
City: Roanoke Rapids County: Halifax Region: Raleigh
Source of SSO (check applicable): [71 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 8 Bragg Street, etc): 3rd and Starke Dr
Manhole #: A
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt! 12/14/2019
(mm-(Io-yyyy)
Time: 1:30 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident End Dt: 12/14/2019 Time: 08:30 am
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AMIPM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 2,100 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 7:0 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: Visual
Weather conditions during the SSO event: Heavy Rain
Did SSO reach surface waters? 10 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 2100
Surface water name: ROANOKE RIVER
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes Q No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? {�
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
[Z Severe Natural Conditi.
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Erin M Deck
0 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 12/16/2019 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 0828,00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(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 required to be re orted 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 I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTIONS 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
Severe Natural Condition
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail?
We were currently having a hard rain event that resulted in 2 114' of rain within a 24 hour period.
How much advance warning did you have and what act ons were taken in preparation
for the event?
NIA
Comments
System Visitation
ORC 0 Yes
Backup
[] Yes
Name -
David Scott
Cert#
999152
Date visited:
12/14/2019
Time visited:
1:30am
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Had to wait for the rain to stop. Once the rain stooped we cleaned the area in the roadway off.
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.
Parson submitting claim: David W Scott Date 12116:19 08.28 am
Signature
Telephone Number:
Title
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office with n five days Df first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page 2

Dan Brown
From: Dan Brown
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2019 9:51 AM
To: [e-mail]; 'Lance Martin ([e-mail])';
[e-mail]; [e-mail]
Cc: [e-mail]; David Scott; Justin Blackmon; Brad Elliott, Gene St Clair
([e-mail]); Gene St Clair(roan okepo rtajo hns@ centu ryli n k. net);
[e-mail]; Steve Holliday - ([e-mail]); Steve
Holliday - ([e-mail])
Subject: RRSD Wastewater Spill Press Release
Press Release
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Contact: Dan Brown, CEO
Via FAX: [phone]
WASTEWATER SPILL IN HALIFAX COUNTY
Senate Bill 729, effective September 20th, 2014, modifies G.S. 143.215.1C by requiring issuance of a press release within
24 hours (originally 48 hours) after the owner or operator has determined a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated
wastewater to surface waters of the State.
In accordance with the regulation, the following news release has been prepared and issued to media in the affected county
(ies):
On December 140' 2019 Roanoke Rapids Sanilmy District had a total wastewater spill of an estimated 2,100
gallons from the wastewater collection system fi•oni Manhole 46B, sub -basin 'B', located at W 3rd St and Starke
Dr. The spill began at 1:30 a.m. and ended at 8:30 an?. The spill began on the 14'h and ended on the 14th; the
lime duration is estimated. Untreated wastewater diluted by heavy, sustained rain spilled into the waters of the
slate tributary to the Roanoke River in the Roanoke River Basin when inflow into the sewer systenn from the runoff
of 2 — 114 inches of rain exceeded the carrying capacity of the pipes. Preparation is being made for all krnown
repairs necessary to reduce the source of inflow to return the pipe system to service and minimize further
discharge.
The Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on December 1 b'h, 2019 and is revieiving the matter.
For more information contact Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District at [phone].
Thanksl
Dan Brown I CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ph 252.537.9137 1 Fax [phone] Cell 252.885.0553 I Email [e-mail]
Delivering safe drinking water while protecting environmental water quality
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
1000 Jackson Street I PO Box 308 1 Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 1 www.rrsd.ora
Please consider the natural environment before printing this e-mail.

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CERTIFIED MAIL # 7017 2680 0000 2236 7184
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
January 31, 2020
R Danieley Brown, CEO PE
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
PO Box 308
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
RE.CEIVEL,
FEB 05 tplp
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-DV-0041
Sanitary Sewer Overflows — October, November, December 2019
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00027
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary Dist Collection System
Halifax County
Dear Mr. Brown:
ROANOKE RAPIDS
SANITARY DISTRICT
NC Dept "Environmental Qvalit)
MAR - 2 202o
Raleigh Regional Office
The self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 5-Day Report submitted by Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
indicates violations of permit conditions stipulated in the subject permit and North Carolina G.S. 143-215.1.
Violations include failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate the subject collection system so that there is
no SSO to the land or surface waters and making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S.
143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is required.
Specific incident(s) cited in the subject report include the following:
Incident Start Duration
Number Date (Mina) Location Cause
201901897 12/14/2019 420 3rd and Starke Dr
201901899 12/15/2019 60 MH 27
Severe Natural
Condition
Severe Natural
Condition
'total Vol
Total
Surface
Vol
Water
(Gals)
(Gals) DWR Action
2,100
2,100 Notice of Violation
900 900 No Action
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance. Please submit
a written response to this Notice of Violation. Your response is to be received by the regional office within 15
business days following receipt of this violation. Please include any additional documentation about this incident(s)
in the response. The submittal will be considered in determining whether the Division will assess a civil penalty for
the cited violations.
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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 [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Raleigh Regional Office - WQS File
Central Files, Water Quality Section
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