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Home My WebLink AboutWQCS00333_FY 2019-20 Report_20200817Leland 2019- 2020 Sysem Performance Annual Report Collection System The Town of Leland is pleased to present the Annual Wastewater Collection System Import for fiscal year 2019 -2020, As a requirement of the Collection System Permit issued by the Stateof Norm Carolina, the Town of Leland Public Utilities Department is required to repast the system performance to all of its customers on am annual Ends. This report provides information about the perfomance of wastewater catechist system forme period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. All ofthe iefammtan contained in this report is accurate and complete. This report is required under the provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1999, House Bull 1160 ratified on July 20, 1999. WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM I. General Intervention Facility Name: Leland Collection System Responsible Entity: Town of Leland Person in Charge: Brandon Fiircloth, Operator In Responsible Charge Contact Information: 910/332-5009 Applicable Parent WQCS00333 U. System Description The network of pipes Her constitutes the wastewater collection system includes over 70 miles of gravity pipeline and 12 miles of pressure pipeline ranging In size from 4"to 16" diameter. The gravity pipelines receive flow from over 6,500 connections and tanspmt it to one of thirty (30) pump stations. The wastewater is then pumped via the pump stations and pressure pipelines to the Northeast W WTP which Is caned and operated by Brunswick County, where it is tented prior to being returned to the Cape Fear River. This network of pipelines and pump stations collects and transports over 946,000 gallons of wastewater every day firm homes and businesses in the Town of Leland, Our wastewater activation system is operated and mainmined under systemwide Wastewater Collection System Permit (AWQCS00333) issued by the Some of Brain Carolina Division of Water Resources. Combination of the system is accomplisbed through individual non- discharge permits issued by the Slate for each new extension Ent ORC of the system is Brandon Tallulah, Public Utilities Superintendent, phone number 910- 332- 5008. M. Performance The Town of Leland is routinely working to maintain and improve the efficiency of our Collection System by increasing mode maintenance of lines and lift stations and participating in an ongoing education program in which citizens use insirmted in the importance of proper disposal of household waste, including fats, ails, and slowing. The Town is encouraging its citizens and system users to recycle used cooking oil and avoid the use of Tremble' wipe. Saniessm Sewer Overflows (SS0G: Sanirmy sewer overflows may result from a variety of causes: inflow and infiltration due to high water levels; blocked pipes from rags, roots, and grease accumulation; broken lines Pram corrosion or consnuction activity; power failures at pump and lift stations within the system. The Town of Island Collection System had one reportable sewer SSO duringthis report period. Thelown was in compliance with all order conditions of the permit. The SSO was reported In accordance with Store regulations to the NC Division of Water Resources. There were no environmental impacts noted as a result of the sewer overflow. A stommary of reportable smtitary sewer overflow for this report period: Date Location Reported cauah Cause 1Og2019 I pump Station a[Magnolia Greens 800 E ui men[Fvlure How we Prated The system We'd like 0 reduce system overflows to zero m we work had to protect our system. The following is an overview of ways we try to protect our system and prevent overflows: D I Investigations, Implication/ Inflow (V I) Is exvemous water that gets into the wastewater collection systm—any water other than sewage. We have an caressive program that includes smoke testing, closed- circuit W inspection and flow monitoring m assist us in identifying areas of exrranmus Sow. Once we have located problem areas, we take steps to remediate the problem. Routine Pipe Clothing. Each year we routinely have at least 10% of the activation system cleared, an average of more than 45,000 linem feet of sewer pipe, with special high-pressure equipment designed m remove grease and other debris from the system aM inspected manholes. This routine clearing and Inspection program fiWrer cultures the potential for system blockages and overflows. Priority Cleaning. Portions of the wastewater collection system are considered to be high priority over others and require more frequart clearing. Thee p coons of the system are cleaned a minimum of once annually to prevent blockages end/ or overflows. Fats, Oils and Grams (FOG) Program. Residual fats, oils and grease ere a by -Product of food service establishments and Individual homes. Commercial customers that serve food or process meat, etc, are required to have g{ese interceptors. Them grease removal revives are designed to remove animal fats and vegetable oils, leading causes of mover line blockages. Commercial customers that service or wash motorized vehicles are also required to have armchair interceptors. These devices help protect the wastewater collection system by removing .sediments, oil, process and light petroleum products from the wastewater discharge Education. We have an educational campaign involving newsletters designed to inform the public on ways they can help us protect the worry sewn system. Help Prevent Overflows Essentially, a wastewater collection system is like a transportation highway. A series of pumps and pipes transport wastewater from our customers to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. We have to do all we can to make sure "trafiC' isn't allowed to back up. On the highway it would be called a traffic jam. in am case, when "ItaRic" backs up, it causes an overflow. Overflows are bad for Me environment and can result in stiff penalties from some regulators. Most overflows occur when a blockage preve e; the normal flow of wastewmer. This causes abuild-up in the pipe Nat am eventually spill out of the tap of manhole orclean - out. Hismrically, the majority of blockages on our system me from the homeowners sewer service ranging from me house to the town s sewer main. Often this is caused as a result of improper disposal of grease, ❑ushable wipes, and other debris. Some overflows One caused by excessive inflow and infiltration or leaks into Me sewer system. In addition, some problems are caused by One roots, pipe failure or pipes damaged by private oughts contractors. If you experiencing a blockage in your line STOP using any womr,, this will help prevent any spills from meaning in your home, and before you hill a plumber call me Town of Inland Utilities Department. Dial 910-332-5000 or 91 F540.2600 and we will come out and we If the blockage is on the residential side or the Towns side. Cease the Grease Grease isareal "pain in Me drain' because itcan clog sewer lines, which can lead to sewer spills. The Town of Leland does everything it cog to prevent sewer spills, but we cant do It alone. We need your help! The best way you can "cease the grease" is to never pour grease (things like oil, butter, margarine, shoneninlb pan drippings and shows) dawn the drain. Inured, let it spot down, collect it in a enormous — like a used soup can or maywmaiee jar —and throw it away in the men And don' I believe me following sayings: (1) Ifs okay to pour grease down the drain as long as you tan Me water at the sane time, of (2) if a partially fine to dump grease if you use your garbage disposal to break it up. These are myths, it's never okay to pour any type of grease down the drain. Here are some more ways to help prevent sewer spills: Wipe or scrape your dishes before washing them. • Removeexcess oil from pots and pans with a papertowel and throw away the towel in a trash can. • Use stainers in sirde drains to collect food scraps and throw away the scraps in the hash. Thanks foryour help, and please spread the word abouthow important it ism "cease the grease" Together we can protect our sewer system and the environment. Fluahable Items and Your Wastewater System Human waste and toilet paper should bathe only thing going down Me miles. Unforturotdy, over the years, me people have turned the toilet into a trash can From medications and sanitary products to decreased per fish and cigarette butts, if it fits, people Bush it Flushing these types ofimms down the toilet unneressanIt wastes water (up to five gallons of water with every flush), causes blockages in home plumbing and the public wasmwmer system and most importantly can result in huge impacts on our sewers, the environment and the water we arrive to protect. Below is a list of items that people commonly flush that should NOT be going down the bile[: Sanitary Products Pape Towels Diapers • Baby Wipes • Facial Tissues Condom Dental Floss • PrescriptioN Over-thcCowter Medications All of these are made of materials Nat don't prank down and must be physically removed by wesmwater personnel as they are collected throughout the system. They can also those blockages cod over -flows. The fresh is fie proper place for the disposal of these items. IV. Notification This report is published on the Town of Lelwd's webette at blip flivere, toovimflelanel In addition, copies are available for review at the Town Hall offices nt 102 Town Hall Drive, in Leland. V. Certification I certify under penalty of law that Nis report is complete and accurate to the best ofmy knowledge.I Potther certify that this report has been made available to the users or insiders of the caned system and that Museusershavebeen'felt of its availability. �• / / Brandon Faircloth Operator in Responsible Charge Town of Leland