NC0026051_Report_20210707

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR
Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: Durham County Utilities Division Permit Number: NCO026051
Facility Name: Triangle WWTP County: Durham
Incident Started: Date: 7/6/2021 Time: 1431
Incident Ended: Date: 7/7/2021 Time: 1500
Level of Treatment:
_None Primary Treatment _Secondary Treatment X Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 1530 (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? _Yes X No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes X No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? X Yes No
Were samples taken during event? X Yes No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Spill occurred behind tertiary sand filter building. A 3" PVC reclaimed line broke at the joint. The line was
underground about 3 feet.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
An old 3" schedule 40 reclaim line broke at the joint. The line was used to connect our old system to the new
system. The line was old and the glue gave way.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Valves were shut to stop flow and the area was dug up and the line was capped and taken out of service.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

VWVTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Action Taken to Contain S ill Clean Up and Remediate the Site if applicable):
The spilled reclaimed water went to a containment area that had been dammed away from the creek. A
pump was set up to pump water back to an EQ tank and then back into our system.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Line was capped and taken out of service. This was an old line and is no longer needed.
Additional Comments About the Event:
This event had no environmental impact.
Incident # 202101509
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources X Emergency Management
Contact Name: Joshua Brigham Date: i17121 Time: 0800
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): None
Person Reporting Event: Wade W. Shaw Phone Number: 919-560-9038
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? Yes X No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)