NC0023884_Bypass_20200528

Strickland, Bev
From:
Robert Loper <[e-mail]>
Sent:
Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:24 AM
To:
Scheller, Roberto
Cc:
Sonja Basinger; Jim Amaral
Subject:
[External] Town Creek 5-21-2020
Attachments:
WWTP- Bypass- Rpt- Form -Town Creek By-pass #2 Scondary Clarifer 5-22-2020.doc;
WWTP- Bypass- Rpt- Form -Town Creek By-pass Manhole before screw pumps
5-21-2020.doc; WWTP- Bypass- Rpt- Form -Town Creek By-pass Scondary Clarifer
5-21-2020.doc; WWTP- Bypass- Rpt- Form -Town Creek By-pass th manhole after Grit
Removal 5-21-2020.doc
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Roberto,
Please see the attached 5 day reports for all 4 By-passes for Town Creek Treatment Train. These occurred on May 215t_
22nd 2020.
If you need additional information please contact me.
Thank you,
Robert (Bob) Loper
WWTP Operations/Bio-Solids
Superviosr-ORC
Salisbury -Rowan
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1915 Grubb Ferry Rd, Salisbury
North Carolina, 28144
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Permittee:
Facility Name: _
Incident Started
Incident Ended:
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Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
City Of Salisbury
Level of Treatment:
Town Creek Treatment Train_
Permit Number: _NC 00023884
Date: 5/21/2020_ Time: _14:51 pm
Date: 5/22/2020 Time: 05:03 am
County: Rowan
_None _Primary Treatment _X_Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: _138,348 gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? X_Yes _No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: _100%
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill?
Surface Water Name: —Town Creek
Yes _X_No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? _X_Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes _X No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Secondary Clarifier #2
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Major rain event. 7 inches in 3-day period with 3.5 inches in 24 hours. Currently Town Creek has a major
project under construction that has interrupted our effluent line from #2 secondary clarifier. We utilized the
clarifier as storage just to relieve the hydraulic overload. An isolation valve from Aeration basin #2 to clarifier
failed and did not close all the way.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
We set up 2- 3" transfer pumps to discharge in the RAS/WAS station.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if
No action was taken.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
No action taken
Additional Comments About the Event:
licable):
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources Emergency Management
Contact Name: Roberto Scheller Date: 5/22/2020 Time: 11:38 am
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: _Sonja Basinger
Phone Number: _(704) 216-7539
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Permittee:
Facility Name: _
Incident Started
Incident Ended:
.!11TLP i
Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
City Of Salisbury
Level of Treatment:
Town Creek Treatment Train_
Permit Number: _NC 00023884
Date: 5/21/2020 Time: 10:40 am
Date: 5/21/2020_ Time: _16:21 pm
County: Rowan
_None _X_Primary Treatment _Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: _77,836 gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters?
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: _100%
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill?
X_Yes _No
Surface Water Name: —Town Creek
Yes _X_No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? _X_Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes _X No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Manhole before screw pumps after preliminary treatment.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Major rain event. 7 inches in 3-day period with 3.5 inches in 24 hours.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
We utilized all treatment process at plant; TAB 2 basin was nearly full from rain event at the beginning of the
week. We also utilized #2 secondary clarifier to relieve water volume. We placed sandbags on manhole lid to
slow flow down.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if
No action was taken.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
No action taken
Additional Comments About the Event:
licable):
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources Emergency Management
Contact Name: Roberto Scheller Date: 5/21/2020 Time: 3:17 pm
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: _Robert Loper.
Phone Number: _(704)216-2728
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Permittee:
Facility Name: _
Incident Started
Incident Ended:
.!11TLP i
Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
City Of Salisbury
Level of Treatment:
Town Creek Treatment Train_
Permit Number: _NC 00023884
Date: 5/21/2020 Time: 11:29 am
Date: 5/21/2020_ Time: _16:43 pm
County: Rowan
_None _Primary Treatment _X_Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: _45,978 gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters?
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: _100%
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill?
X_Yes _No
Surface Water Name: —Town Creek
Yes _X_No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? _X_Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes _X No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Secondary Clarifier #2
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Major rain event. 7 inches in 3-day period with 3.5 inches in 24 hours. Major rain event. 7 inches in 3-day
period with 3.5 inches in 24 hours. Currently Town Creek has a major project under construction that has
interrupted our effluent line from #2 secondary clarifier. We utilized the clarifier as storage just to relieve the
hydraulic overload. An isolation valve from Aeration basin #2 to clarifier failed and did not close all the way.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
We set up 2 3" transfer pumps to discharge in the RAS/WAS station.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if
No action was taken.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
No action taken
Additional Comments About the Event:
licable):
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources Emergency Management
Contact Name: Roberto Scheller Date: 5/21/2020 Time: 3:17 pm
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: _Robert Loper.
Phone Number: _(704)216-2728
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Permittee:
Facility Name: _
Incident Started
Incident Ended:
.!11TLP i
Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
City Of Salisbury
Level of Treatment:
Town Creek Treatment Train_
Permit Number: _NC 00023884
Date: 5/21/2020 Time: 7:47 am
Date: 5/21/2020 Time: 8:07 am
County: Rowan
_None _X_Primary Treatment _Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: _81.6 gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters?
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: _100%
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill?
X_Yes _No
Surface Water Name: —Town Creek
Yes _X_No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? _X_Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes _X No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Manhole after preliminary treatment.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Major rain event. 7 inches in 3-day period with 3.5 inches in 24 hours.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Bolted and sandbagged manhole lid.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if
No action was taken.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
No action taken
Additional Comments About the Event:
licable):
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources Emergency Management
Contact Name: Roberto Scheller Date: 5/21/2020 Time: 3:17 pm
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: _Robert Loper.
Phone Number: _(704)216-2728
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)