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NCDEQ, DWR
PERCS Unit
512 N. Salisbury St.
Suite 925
Raleigh, NC 27604
AQUA.
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Wetr Quetity
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RE: System -Wide Wastewater Collections Systems Permit Renewal
Cannonsgate Collection System, WQCS00367
To Whom It May Concern:
Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (Aqua) is pleased to provide submission of the 'Cannonsgate'
wastewater collection system renewal package as outlined by form CSA 04-16. This
documentation is being submitted in pursuit of a permit renewal for existing permit
WQCS00367.
Please find enclosed the following documentation:
• One (1) original and one (1) copy of the Wastewater Collection System Renewal
Form (CSA 04-16)
• Two (2) copies of the existing Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
• Two (2) copies of documentation of business registration with the North
Carolina Secretary of State
• Two (2) copies of the current Pump Station inventory
• Two (2) copies of the current High Priority Lines inventory
• Two (2) copies of the current Annual Budget for Collection System
• Two (2) copies of the current Capital Improvement Plan
• Two (2) copies of the current Response Action Plan
• Two (2) copies of the current Contingency Plan
• Two (2) copies of the current Comprehensive Collection System Map
Please contact our compliance department with any concerns at
AAOwens@AquaAmerica.com or 919.653.6965.
Sincerely,
Andrew Norris
Project Engineer
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
202 MacKenan Court, Cary, NC, 27511 • 877.987.2782 • AquaAmerica.com
DWR
Division of Water Resources
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02T .0400 — SYSTEM -WIDE WASTERWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM CSA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Documents shall be prepared in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0100, 15A NCAC 021' .0400, and all relevant
Division Policies. Failure to submit all required items will necessitate additional processing and review time.
For more information, visit the Svstem-wide Collection .Sustem Periniiii T fcbsiie:
General — When submitting an application to the Pretreatment, Emergency Response, & Collection Systems (PERCS)
Unit, please use the following instructions as a checklist in order to ensure all required items are submitted. Adherence to
these instructions and checking the provided boxes will help produce a quicker review time and reduce the amount or
requested additional information.
The Applicant shall submit one original and one copy of the application and supporting documentation.
A. Cover Letter
® Submit a cover letter listing all items and attachments included in the permit application package
B. No Application Fee Required
➢ No application fee is necessary. The permittee will be billed an annual fee upon issuance of the permit
The appropriate annual fee for systemwide wastewater collection system permits may be found at:
io Annual Non -Discharge Fees
C. System -Wide Wastewater Collection System (FORM: CSA 04-16) Application:
O Submit the completed and appropriately executed System -wide Wastewater Collection System (FORM: CSA 04-
16) application. Any unauthorized content changes to this form shall result in the application package being
returned. If necessary, for clarity or due to space restrictions, attachments to the application may be made, as long
as the attachments are numbered to correspond to the section and item to which they refer.
® If the Applicant Type in Section 1.3 is a Privately -Owned Public Utility, provide the CertitiunL
Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the North Carolina Utilities Commission detnonstratin,
is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the wastewater collection
o Provide a letter from the North Carolina Utilities Commission's Water and Sewer Division Public Staff stating an
application for a franchise has been received and that the service area is contiguous to an existing franchised area
or that franchise approval is expected.
O It' the Applicant Type in Section 1.3 is a corporation or company, provide documentation if it is rc':',kicr -
business with the North Carolina Secretary of State.
D. General Information:
• The Authorized signing official listed in Section 1.4 should match with that of the Applicant certification page in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b). Per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(c), an alternate person may be designated
as the signing official if a delegation letter is provided from a person who meets the criteria in 15A NCAC 021'
.0106(b).
➢ NOTE - Public Works Director's are not authorized to sign this permit application according to the rule
unless they are delegated.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION CSA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Page I oi'5
E. Summary of Attachments Required:
• Instruction A: Cover Letter
• Instruction C: Application
• Instruction C: Ownership Documentation (i.e. CPCN) (If necessary)
0-N/A Instruction D: Delegation Letter (If necessary, for signing official)
El Section IV.3
® Section IV.4
® Section V.4
® Section V.6
® Section VI. 2
Pump Station List
High Priority Lines List
Annual Budget for Collection System (Updated and Approved)
Capital Improvement Plan (Updated and Approved)
Response Action Plan
El Section VI.4 Contingency Plan
® Section VL6 Comprehensive Collection System Map
® Section VII Note Any Potential Compliance Issues
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND
MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO:
NCDEQ-DWR
Water Quality Permitting Section
PERCS UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service:
Attn: PERCS Unit Supervisor
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 807-6300
By Courier/Special Delivery:
512 N. SALISBURY ST. Suite 925
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION CSA 04-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Page 2 of 5
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name (Municipality, Public Utility, etc): Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
2. Facility Information: Name: Cannonsgate Wastewater Collection System Permit No.: WQCS00367
3. Applicant type: ❑ Municipal ❑ State ® Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ County ❑ Other:
4. Signature authority's name: Michael A. Melton per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
Title: Engineering Manager - Aqua NC
5. Applicant's mailing address: 202 Mackenan Court
City: Cary State: NC Zip: 2751 l-
6. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: (704) 507-3315 Fax number: (919) 460-1788 Email address: mamelton@aquaamerica.com
aquaamerica.com
I1. CONTACT/CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Contact Name: Andrew Norris, E.I.
2. Title/Affiliation: Project Engineer I - Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
3. Contact's mailing address: 202 Mackenan Court
4. City: Cary State: NC Zip: 2751 1-
5. Contact's information:
Phone number: (919) 653-6975 Fax number: (919) 460-1788 Email address: abnorris@aquaamerica.com
'I1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. New Permit or Permit Renewal? ❑ New // Renewal
2. County System is located in: Carteret County
3. Owner & Name of Wastewater Treatment Facility(ies) receiving wastewater from this collection system:
Owner(s) & Name(s): Aqua North Carolina, Inc & Cannonsgate WWTP
4. WWTF Permit Number(s): NC0028666
5. What is the wastewater type? 100 % Domestic or _ % Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T .0103(20))
I
y Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ❑ Yes or ®No
6. Wastewater flow: 0.04 MGD (Current average flow of wastewater generated by collection system)
7. Combined permitted flow of all treatment plants: 0.20 MGD
8. Explain how the wastewater flow was determined: ❑ 15A NCAC 02T .0114 or ® Representative Data
9. Population served by the collection system: 132 => 58 connections X 2.28 people per household (Carteret Co. Census)
IV. COLLECTION SYSTEM INFORMATION:
1. Line Lengths for Collection System:
Sewer Line Description
Length
Gravity Sewer
3.57 (miles)
Force Main
1.32 (miles)
Vacuum Sewer
0.00 (miles)
Pressure Sewer
0.00 (miles)
APPLICATION CSA 04-16 Page 3 of 5
2. Pump Stations for Collection System:
Pump Station Type
Number
Simplex Pump Stations (Serving Single Building)
0
Simplex Pump Stations (Serving Multiple Buildings)
0
Duplex Pump Stations
3
3. Submit a list of all major (i.e. not simplex pump station serving a single family home) pump stations. Include the following
information:
> Pump Station Name
> Physical Location
> Alarm Type (i.e. audible, visual, telemetry, SCADA)
Pump Reliability (Can convey peak hourly wastewater flow with largest single pump out of service)
➢ Reliability Source (permanent/portable generator, portable pumps)
> Capacity of Station (Pump Station Capacity in GPM)
4. Submit a list of all high priority lines according per 15A NCAC 02T .0402 (2) known to exist in the collection system. !lead
the list with "Attachment A for Condition V(4)" and include the system name.
> Use the same line identification regularly used by the applicant
> Indicate type of high priority line (i.e. aerial), material and general location
V. COLLECTION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION:
1. Provide a brief description of the organizational structure that is responsible for management, operation and maintenance of
the collection system.
The operation of the existing Cannonsgate Wastewater Collection system is the responsibility of the main ORC. The main
ORC is supervised by a Regional Supervisor who reports to an Area Manager. Operations teams are supported by internal
Engineering, Compliance, and Customer Care mangers.
2. Indicate the current designated collection system operators for the collection system per 15A NCAC 08G.020 I
Main ORC Name: Raymond Braxton, CS2
Back -Up ORC Name: Michael E Cowell, CS1
Certification Number: 1001598
Certification Number: 1006528
See the "WQCS Contacts and ORC Report" for a current listing of the ORC(s) the Division has on file for WQCS permit
3. Approximate annual budget for collection system only: $1,132,785 Note: shared across 7 WW systems including TP and CS
4. Submit a copy of your current annual budget.
5. Approximate capital improvement budget for the collection system only: $1,630,467 (through 2025-some items shared across 7
WW systems)
6. Submit a copy of your current capital improvement plan.
7. Is this collection system currently a satellite system ❑ Yes or ® No
8. Do any satellite systems discharge to this collection system ❑ Yes or ® No (If yes complete table below)
Satellite System
Contact Information (Name, Address, Phone Number)
Complete for Satellite Systems that have a flow or capacity greater than 200,000 GPD (Average daily flow)
9. List any agreements or ordinances currently in place to address flows from satellite systems:
APPLICATION CSA 04-16 Page 4 of 5
VI. COLLECTION SYSTEM COMPLIANCE:
1. Is a Response Action Plan currently in place Yes or 0 No
2. If Yes, submit a copy of the Response Action Plan or see table 6 below.
3. Is a pump station contingency plan currently in place? ® Yes or 0 No
4. if Yes, submit a copy of the pump station contingency plan or see table 6 below.
5. Is a comprehensive collection system map currently in place? ® Yes or 0 No
6. Submit a submit a copy of the collection system map (CD or hardcopy) or indicate a schedule for completion
7. Thoroughly read and review the System -Wide Collection System Permit Conditions. Typically compliance schedules
are only offered to NEW permit applicants and NOT permit renewals. Any compliance dates must be included within
the permit prior to issuance or the permit holder will be found in violation upon inspection.
Permit Condition
Current
Compliance?
If no, Indicate a
Compliance
Date
fypica l
Compliance
Schedule 1
1(4) — Grease ordinance with legal authority to inspect/enforce
►1 Yes 0 No
12 - 18 mo. I
1(5) — Grease inspection and enforcement program
I1 Yes ❑ No
1
12 - 18 mo +
I(6) — Three to five year current Capital Improvement Plan.
►/ Yes 0 No
12 - 1 R mo.
I(8) — Pump station contingency plan
►1 Yes 0 No
3 uio.
1(9) — Pump station identification signs.
►1 Yes ❑ No
3 rno.
1(11)- Functional and conspicuous audible and visual alarms.
iA Yes ■ No
3 - 6 mo.
11(5) — Spare pumps for any station where one pump cannot
handle peak flows alone (in a duplex station, the 2"'r pump is
the spare if pump reliability is met).
6 -- 9 mo.
I,. 0 No
11(7) — Accessible rights -of -way and easements.
® Yes 0 No
6 — 12 n1 o.
I1(9) — Response action plan with Items 9 (a — h).
)XI Yes 0 No
3 mo.
1 I1(3) — Comprehensive collection system map
'I Yes ■ No
10% per year
For conditions not listed, compliance dates are not typically offered. List any permit conditions that may be difficult Poi the
applicant to meet (attach clarification if needed):
N/A
VII. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
1, Michael A. Melton, Engineering Manager, Aqua NCattest that this application for Cannonsgate Wastewater Collection System
(Signature Authority's Name & Title from Item 1.4) (Facility name from Item 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes I43-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any fake stater,:m.
representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed
'10,000 as well as civil penal "e up to 25,000 per violation.
Signature: Date: i ) 1 100
APPLICATION CSA 04-16
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
UTILITIES COMMISSION
RALEIGH
APPENDIX A
DOCKET NO. W-218, SUB 240
BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION
AQUA NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
is granted this
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
to provide sewer utility service
in
CANNONSGATE AT BOGUE SOUND SUBDIVISION
Carteret County, North Carolina
subject to any orders, rules, regulations,
and conditions now or hereafter lawfully made
by the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION.
This the 30th day of November , 2007.
NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION
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Gail L. Mount, Deputy Clerk
North Carolina Secretary of State Search Results
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AQUA.
Current Annual Operation Budget (2020) - Cannonsgate Collection System & WWTF-CONFIDENTIAL
•L..e hems ere shared budgets across 7 W WTPs
ITEM
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APISL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
TOTAL
041-REG LABOR
$14,123
$12,045
013.280
513.644
$13.029
013864
014,372
813,020
513.750
513.627
$12.995
514598
5162.427
04.2-OT LABOR
81,043
5883
1980
$1.006
$956
5934
S1,064
5956
51,011
$1.006
5955
$965
511.759
04.3- L580R BON/OPT
5630
5630
$630
5630
5830
$630
$630
5630
5630
5630
$630
$530
57,580
05- EMP BEN
15,353
55,353
55,353
$5,353
$5.353
$4.964
55.353
$5,353
55.353
55,353
55.353
$4,964
563 458
07-PRCH W06 7
$350
$350
$350
$350
$350
5350
$350
5350
$350
5350
5350
$35.7
54300
O8•SLUDGE
$3,833
$3833
51733
53,833
$3,833
52.363
54,463
53,833
41.733
$3,833
53833
31.733
$36.516
09-9909 PNR
$12,315
$11477
$11,178
$10,898
$11.502
$11.898
513.142
512,921
573,839
512.72.2
$14,515
410.761
5147.168
1O- CHEMICALS
$667
$667
$667
$667
$667
$667
5667
$667
5867
$667
9867
5667
58.004
11-MGMT 8EE2-CORP
52.580
52.145
52.673
$2.571
52.084
$2,239
52.411
$2,534
52.011
52,362
51.930
52.244
527.784
13-00000PS-ACO
51,099
$1.011
51,089
$1,051
01 021
01,046
$1.076
51,022
51,057
$1,104
51,017
51076
512.660
14-CUST OPSDIR
$571
5571
$571
5592
5592
$592
5598
$598
$598
5603
$603
5007
$7.092
17.05 SVCS-ACCT
$134
5134
$134
5134
$134
$134
$134
5134
$134
$134
5134
$134
$1.608
19-05 SVCS-LA8
23,741
$3.741
53,741
53,741
53,741
53,741
03,741
$3,741
$3.741
53,741
53.741
53.741
544,892
22-05 SVCS-MAIN!
02,485
02,485
54.485
511485
$20,985
518985
515.485
$13,485
59.485
56,805
52.485
$2685
5110.340
23-06SVCS-OTH
$150
5150
$150
5150
$150
5150
$150
$150
5150
$150
$150
5150
91,800
24 1- I FLAPS BLDG
5175
$175
$175
5175
5175
5175
5175
$175
5175
$175
5175
5175
$2.100
25.SUPPLIES
$7.250
$3.250
$1,000
51,000
51,000
81,000
51.000
51,000
81,000
51.000
51.000
51.000
$20.500
26 1-TRANS LEASE
573
573
$73
$73
573
573
573
573
S73
573
$73
573
5676
26.2-TRANS FUEL
51,510
51,445
51,545
51.351
51,528
$1.627
51.566
51.692
51.529
$1.655
31,557
01599
518.604
263-TRANSOTH
5261
5261
5261
5261
$261
5261
$261
5261
$261
5261
5261
$261
53.132
264-TRANSMAINT
S593
5593
$593
5593
5593
$593
$593
$593
$593
5593
5593
5593
57,116
27-INSURANCE
51.521
51.521
51.521
$1,521
51,521
51.521
51.521
$1.521
$1.521
51,521
51.521
51021
518.252
28- BAD DEBT
5510
$491
$570
$538
5510
$522
$576
$534
5538
5563
$617
$521
58.590
29.BOTHER-COMM
$491
$491
5491
$491
5491
$491
5491
$491
$491
$491
5491
$491
55,892
29-C OTHER -DUES
520
$20
520
520
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
520
$240
29-F OTHER-LICIPERM
$750
5750
$750
5750
$750
$750
5750
$750
$750
$750
$750
5750
59,000
29-G OTHER-8080
520
520
520
S20
$20
520
$20
$20
520
520
520
520
$240
29-H OTHER -MSC
567O
5670
5670
$670
5670
5670
5670
$670
$670
5670
5670
5670
88,040
29-1 OTHER -OFF SUPP
550
$50
$50
$50
550
S50
550
$50
$50
S50
$50
550
5600
29-K OTHER -TRAVEL
$125
5125
5125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
5125
$125
5125
5125
51,500
29-MOTHER-CAP OH -BENEFITS
(5611)
(51,325)
151,334)
($867)
($1.014)
(51,540)
151,272)
($1,040)
(S817)
($858)
I$8487
(51,050)
($12.7621
29-N OTHER -CAP OH -LABOR
($412)
($478)
($356)
($358)
($375)
($8961
($696)
($431)
(53581
($365)
(5361)
154491
($5,535)
29.0 OTHER -CAP OH -OTHER
45521)
(8829)
(51,2321
($622)
($775)
($952)
(S740)
(5772)
($5381
(56251
(4617)
t$770)
(58,993)
29-POTHER-CAP OH -PR TAX
(5216)
($303)
(5439)
($222)
($2381
(5468)
($295)
15245)
151801
($225t
(5222)
15277)
(53.330)
31-AMORTIZATION
($3.418)
($3.418)
($3.418)
($3,418)
(53.418)
(53,418)
($3,418)
(53,418)
(53418)
(53.335)
153.330)
(53,335)
(540.767)
32-DEPRECIATION
515.408
$15.857
$15,857
515,947
518,206
516,306
816,369
516.589
517.011
$17,563
$18.121
522.543
5203.777
33 1-OTHER T62E5-PUC
$109
5105
5122
$115
$109
$112
5123
$115
$115
$120
5132
$133
51.410
332-0THER TAXES -PROP
$153
$153
$153
5153
5153
5153
5153
$153
$153
$153
5153
5153
91,836
33 3-OTHER TAXES -PR
$1,520
91,410
$2.191
$1,202
51,668
01,358
51,537
51,362
01,337
$1,459
51 332
$1439
$17.815
33.4-0THER TA0E5-OTH
$242
5242
$248
$249
5250
$250
$254
$236
$236
5236
$236
5236
$2.915
41-1NT E08-8-70
$21.009
520,883
$20.956
520,881
$20,902
$20.930
520.847
520.819
$20.748
520.763
$20.893
520.707
5250.038
43-INF INCOME
(5173)
(5173)
($173)
(5173)
($1731
(5173)
(5173)
($173)
(9173)
(5173)
(51731
I5173)
(5207E1
45•6MORL0E87 ISSUANCE CO:
5273
$273
$273
5273
5273
5273
5273
$273
$273
$273
5273
5273
$3.276
46-FEDERAL TAXES
152.970)
181.900)
5735
($2.235)
($5,111)
(53.895)
(52559)
(53,336)
($2.239)
15641)
($42)
$43
($24,150)
47-STATE TAXES
(5363)
(52321
590
($273)
(5624)
($476)
($312)
(5407)
($273)
(S78)
($5)
-5
(52.9481
GRAND TOTAL
$92-923
$85.675
$88,531
594,395
8100,847
897,919
$101,818
897.094
$44,202
804,321
892.818
892.842
97.132.785
AQUA
Current Capital Budget - Cannonsgate Collection System - CONFIDENTIAL
"Several line items are shared budgets across 7 WWTPs
FUNDING NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
5-YEAR TO1AL
FP35101524783
Force Main Renovation Coast
5 5,150
$ 5,305
$ 5,465
$ 5,630
$ 5,798
$ 27,348
FP35101577653
Gravity Mains Coast
S 6,695
$ 6,895
5 7,100
S 7,310
S 7,529
$ 35,529
FP35101528262
Remote Monitoring WW Coast
S 5,960
$ 6,265
$ 5,540
S 6,775
S 6.775
$ 31,315
FP35101524781
Electrical Renovations Coast
S 36,155
$ 37,240
S 38,355
$ 39,505
$ 40,690
$ 191,945
FP35101524794
Renovate Lift Stations Coast
S 13,685
$ 14,095
$ 14,515
S 14.950
$ 15,392
S 72,643
FP35101524793
Pumping Equipment Coast
$ 24,945
$ 25,695
$ 26,465
$ 27,260
S 28,0/8
$ 132,443
FP35101524792
Grinder Pumps Coast
$ 129,230
$ 133,105
$ 137,095
S 141,210
S 145,446
S 686,086
FP35101577655
Generators Coast
$ 4,685
$ 4,825
$ 4,970
S 5,120
$ 5,274
$ 24,874
FP35101515534
SSIC SSES I&I Projects - Wilmington
$ 100,000
$ 200,000
$ -
$
$ -
S 300,000
FP35101588865
3SSIC Replace LS/WWTP Pumps
S 15,000
S 15,000
$ 15,000
S 15,000
S 15,000
$ 75,000
FP35101516647
Services WW Coast
$ 7,725
$ 7,960
$ 8,200
$ 8,445
S 8,698
$ 41,028
FP35101516655
GP Service Line Coast
S 2,310
$ 2,380
$ 2,450
$ 2,520
S 2,596
$ 12,256
GRAND TOTAL
$ 351,540
$ 458,765
$ 265,155
$ 273,725
$ 281,282
$ 1,630,467
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Standard Operating Procedure
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
Effective Date
July 15, 2019
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
Revision
0
Signature
A
,Director
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Procedure Owner J
Director of Operations
of Environmental
Compliance
Direc r of Operations & Director of
Environmental Compliance
I. PURPOSE
a. To effectively respond to and remediate sanitary sewer overflows to protect
public health and the environment and to comply with all regulatory
requirements
b. Sanitary sewer overflows can be caused by numerous events and/or
obstructions including substantial rain events, root intrusion, grease buildup, etc.
The best practice to eliminate or minimize SSOs is through preventive
maintenance. If an SSO does occur, it is the responsibility of the utility to
respond as quickly as possible to mitigate the SSO and reduce and remove the
hazard.
II. DEFINITIONS
a. Sanitary Sewer Overflow — Discharges of raw sewage from utility owned -
sanitary sewer systems. SSOs can release untreated sewage onto streets,
playgrounds, and into streams. SSOs are often caused by blockages in sewer
lines, breaks in the sewer lines, or pump station problems.
III. SCOPE
a. This procedure applies to all employees that may deal with SSOs. At a minimum,
these procedures will be reviewed on an annual basis or whenever revised
guidance from state or federal authorities dictates a revision is necessary.
IV. RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENTS
a. Upon notification of a spilt or utility outage, operators or utility workers shall
respond and take action to stop or prevent the release of untreated sewage.
However, actions may not be taken which compromise the safety of Aqua
personnel, contractors, or the public.
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V. Procedure
1. Initial Service Call
a) When a report of an SSO is received, the operator/utility worker shall notify
the supervisor immediately and advise he/she is responding to the SSO
report.
2. Initial Response
a) The operator/utility worker shall respond immediately and confirm the SSO.
Responder shall notify their supervisor (or after-hours on -call Supervisor).
Supervisor is required to report to the site immediately. If the Supervisor
cannot report to the site immediately, then he/she must contact their Area
Manager immediately. If the Area Manager is not available, the Director of
Operations must be contacted immediately. The Supervisor (or the
replacement supervisor) is the incident commander and takes complete
control of the event and remediation. The Collection System ORC must also
report to the spill site within twenty-four hours of spill notification.
b) The operator/utility worker shall take the following steps:
• Stop the spill.
• Contain the spill.
• Clean-up the spill.
c) The Incident Commander, Supervisor or designee, is authorized to use other
Aqua staff and contractors to minimize the harm of the wastewater release.
Contractors may be used for bypass pumping installation, vacuuming
operations, and stream clean-ups.
d) The Incident Commander shall notify the Area Manager of the SSO and the
steps being taken to mitigate event and shall ensure the collection system
ORC reports to the event asap (and within 24 hours of spill awareness). If the
Area Manager is unavailable, then the Incident Commander shall notify the
Director of Operations.
e) Director of Environmental Compliance reserves the right to request
upstream/downstream monitoring if deemed appropriate for the situation.
3. Clean-up and Mitigation
a) Rake or vacuum all wastewater and wastewater debris from spill area.
b) Apply lime to all land surface areas. Do not put lime in any surface waters,
i.e. streams, ponds, or lakes.
c) Construction equipment may not be used in streams. In very rare instances.
earthen dams may be used in streams, but require Operations Director
approval before installation.
d) Rake, seed, and straw mulch any bare areas in the spill zone.
4. Incident Commander Responsibility. A designated incident commander shall
remain at the SSO site until the SSO is under control and remediation completed. If
the event is anticipated to last longer than 8 hours, the incident commander shall
notify his/her supervisor to ensure another incident commander is assigned for the
next shift. The incident commander shall act to minimize public contact in the SSO
area and will accompany any regulators during site inspections.
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V. SSO REPORTING PROCEDURES
1. Before any SSO is reported to the state, the ORC or the Backup ORC (if permitted)
or supervisor (deemed systems) must visit and evaluate the spill site within 24 hours
(required by permit). Once evaluated, a panel consisting of the responding
operators, ORC, and Incident Commander(s) shall discuss the spill, determine
estimated volumes and determine causes. The Incident Commander contacts the
Area Manager who will then discuss the event with the Director of Operations and
the Director of Environmental Compliance. If the spill is over 1000 gallons or
reaches surface waters it is reportable. Reportable spills must be called into NC
DWQ within 24 hours of first knowledge of discharge. If possible, it is preferred to
contact the DWQ-Regional Office during normal business hours. The Incident
Commander must ensure the call is completed and documented. The Director of
Operations and Director of Environmental Compliance expect notice prior to the
contact with the state. Please note the state is required to be contacted within 24
hours of awareness of an SSO greater than 1000 gallons. If necessary, Press
Releases (>1000 gallons to surface water) and Public Notices (>15,000 gallons to
surface water) will be coordinated by the Director of Environmental Compliance with
assistance from the corporate communications staff.
2. During weekends and holidays when DWQ cannot be reached, The Division of
Emergency Management must be called at 1-800-858-0368. Upon arriving to
work on the first business day after the spill, DWQ must be contacted and given
the reported spill incident number.
3. Spill Written Reporting:
a. ORC and/or responding operator drafts the DEQ — 5Day Report within 48
hours of the SSO.
b. ORC forwards completed form to Incident Commander and Area Manager
for review and comment. Corrections must be made within 24 hours.
c. Area Manager provides 5-day report to Director of Environmental
Compliance and Director of Operations within 72 hours of spill. Director of
Environmental Compliance, or designee, is responsible for submitting to
DEQ within 5 business days of the event.
d. These forms must be readily available to DEQ staff for three (3) years.
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Summary of Reporting Requirements
SSO Event
Reporting Requirements 1
All Discharges
Immediately report to supervisor and ORC. j
Discharge >1,000 gallons
Report to state within 24 hours, Spill Report faxed
within 5 days
Discharge to Waters of the State,
including storm drains
Report to state within 24 hours, Spill Report faxed
within 5 days
Discharge >1,000 gal to Surface
Water
1. Report to state within 24 hours, Spill Report faxed
within 5 days
2. Press release within 24 hours of first knowledge of
SSO.
Discharge of 15,000 gal or more
to Surface Water
1. Report to state within 24 hours, Spill Report faxed
within 5 days
2. Press release within 24 hours of SSO.
3. Public notice within 10 days and proof shall be
provided to the Division within 30 days
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Emergency Contact List
Region
Name
Office
Number
Cellular
Number
IIonic
Nuiribt::
Western
Laurie !son
704-489-
9404
(57234)
704-507-
5381
Western
Duane
Rimrner
704-489-
9404
(57225)
704-507-
3343
Western
Matt
704-489-
704-507-
803-810-
Costner
9404
3413
5138
(57245)
Western
David
336-992-
336-880-
McDaniel
9000
1115
Central
Robert
919-653-
260-312-
Krueger
6982
3269
Central
Roger
919-653-
919-632-
`)I9-.`>:'
Tupps
6966
6120
1.r':-'
Central
Jackie
919-653-
919-624-
Jackson
5773
2348
Central
Lorrie
919-653-
919-625-
Stagner
5776
2573
Central
Peter
919-625-
919-757-
Rhodes
2635
2149
Coastal
Joel
910-270-
910-620-
Mingus
1412
6057
Coastal
Chris
910-7/9-
910-635-
910-534-
Collins
0794
7479
1184
Compliance
Lori Lester
704-489-
(Western)
9404
(57239)
Compliance
Mark
919-653-
(Eastern/Coastal)
English
5779
Manager of
Amanda
910-653-
910-773-
Environmental
Berger
6965
0406
Compliance
Director of
Joe Pearce
919-653-
919-605-
Operations
6964
6991
President
Shannon
919-653-
Becker
5770
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Estimating by volume by "Eyeball Method"
1. Utilizing pictorial reference below, determine which picture corresponds best
with the overflow. (Courtesy: OCSD)
2. Determine volume by multiplying the time by the flow rate found below the
picture.
3. For a more detailed determination please reference the following manual:
a. https://www.ocsd.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=16226
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no cps
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AOUA.
December 14, 2011
Ms. Renne Vance, Chief Clerk
North Carolina Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 29510
Raleigh, NC 27626-0510
OFFIC rt AL Y
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
202 MacKenan Court
Cary, NC 27511
T: 919.467.8712
F: 919.460.1788
www.aquanorthcarolina.com
FILED
DEC 1 4 2011
Clerk's ffice.
N.0 lttiliti a ion
Re: Docket No. W218, Sub 333
Company -Wide Wastewater Rule on Fats, Oils and Greases
Dear Ms. Vance,
In compliance with Commission Rule R10-4, Aqua North Carolina, Inc (Aqua) herby
files its Company -Wide Wastewater Rule on Fats, Oils and Greases (FOG). The
wording in the attached rule closely tracks the wording in the rule previously
approved by the Commission for Heater Utilities, Inc., in Docket W-274, Sub 319,
on January 9, 2001.
In addition to the requirement of the Commission Rule, the North Carolina Division
of Water Quality recently requested that Aqua provide them a copy of Aqua's FOG
Rule.
Aqua respectfully requests that the Commission issue an order approving Aqua's
Company FOG Rule.
If you need additional information regarding this matter, please contact me by
phone at 653-6967 or by e-mail at rcshaw@aquaamerica.com.
Sincerely,
Rudy Shaw
An Aqua America Company
434
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AQUA NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
FILED
DEC 1 4 2011
Clerk's dice
N.0 Utilities ion
COMPANY -WIDE WASTEWATER RULE ON FATS, OILS AND
GREASES
In an effort to curb sanitary sewer overflows and wastewater treatment process
problems caused by fats, oils and greases (FOG), Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (Aqua) has
adopted a company -wide FOG control rule. Any non -single family residential facility
connected to Aqua's sanitary sewer collection and treatment system involved in the
preparation or serving of foods may be subject to the conditions of the rule. Grease
Interceptors may also be required in non -cooking or cold dairy and frozen foodstuffs
establishments and other industrial or commercial establishments when they are deemed
necessary by Aqua for the proper handling of liquid waste containing Grease.
A. Scope and Purpose. To aid in the prevention of sanitary sewer blockages
and obstructions from contributions and accumulation of FOGS into said
sewer system from industrial or commercial establishments, particularly
food preparation and serving facilities, and to prevent problems created by
FOGs in the wastewater treatment process.
Definitions.
1. FOGs. Organic non -polar compounds derived from animal and/or
plant sources that contain multiple carbon chain triglyceride
molecules. These substances are detectable and measurable using
analytical test procedures established in 40 CFR 136, as may be
amended from time to time. All are sometimes referred to herein
as "Grease" or "Greases."
2. Grease Trap or Interceptor. A device for separating and retaining
waterborne Greases and Grease complexes prior to the wastewater
exiting the trap and entering the sanitary sewer collection and
treatment system. These devises also serve to collect settable
solids, generated by and from food preparation activities, prior to
the water exiting the trap and entering the sanitary sewer collection
and treatment system. Grease Traps and interceptors are
sometimes referred to herein as "Grease Interceptors."
3. Cooking Establishments. Those establishments primarily engaged
in activities of preparing, serving, or otherwise making available
for consumption foodstuffs and that use one or more of the
following preparation activities: cooking by frying (all methods),
baking (all methods), boiling, blanching, roasting, toasting or
poaching. Also included are infrared heating, searing, barbecuing,
and any other food preparation activity that produces a hot, non -
drinkable food product in or on a receptacle that requires washing.
4. Non -Cooking Establishments. Those establishments primarily
engaged in the preparation of precooked foodstuffs that do not
include any form of cooking. These include cold dairy and frozen
foodstuff preparation and serving establishments. •
5. Minimum Design Capability. The design features of a Grease
Interceptor and its ability or volume required to effectively
intercept and retain Greases from grease -laden wastewater
discharged to the sanitary sewer.
6. User. Any person who contributes, causes or permits the
contribution or discharge of wastewater into the wastewater system
including persons who contribute such wastewater from mobile
sources, such as those who discharge hauled wastewater.
C. Grease Interceptor Maintenance, Record Keeping and Grease Removal.
1. Grease Interceptors, when required by Aqua, shall be installed and
maintained at the User's expense., Grease Interceptors shall be of
a type, design, and capacity approved by Aqua and shall be readily
and easily accessible for User cleaning and Aqua's inspection. All
such Grease Interceptors shall be serviced and emptied of
accumulated waste content as required in order to maintain
Minimum Design Capability or effective volume of the Grease
Interceptor, but not less often than every thirty (30) days. Users
who are required to pass through a Grease Interceptor shall:
a. provide for a minimum hydraulic retention time of 24minutes
at actual peak flow or 12 minutes at the calculated theoretical
peak flow rate as predicted by the Uniform Plumbing Code
fixture criteria, between the influent and effluent baffles with
20% of the total volume of the Grease Interceptor being
allowed for sludge to settle and accumulate identified
hereafter as a "sludge pocket."
b. remove any accumulated Grease cap and sludge pocket and
perform other maintenance as required, but at intervals of not
longer than 30 days at the Users expense. Grease
Interceptors shall be kept free of inorganic solid materials
such as grit, rocks, gravel, sand, eating, utensils, cigarettes,
shells, towels, rags, etc., which could settle into this pocket
and thereby reduce the effective volume of the Grease
Interceptor.
c. accept the following conditions: If any skimmed or pumped
wastes or other materials removed from Grease Interceptor
are treated in any fashion onsite and reintroduced back into
the Grease Interceptor as an activity of and after said onsite
treatment the User shall be responsible for the attainment of
established Grease numerical limit consistent with and
contained in paragraph (C)(1) above on all discharges of
wastewater from said Grease Interceptor into Aqua's sanitary
sewer collection and treatment system.
d. operate the Grease Interceptor in a manner so as to maintain
said device such that attainment of the grease limit is
consistently achieved. "Consistent" shall mean any
wastewater sample taken from the effluent of said Grease
Interceptor shall be subject to terms of numerical limit
attainment described in paragraph (C)(l) above. If an
establishment desires, because of documented space
constraints, an alternate to an out -of -building Grease
Interceptor, the request for an alternative location shall
contain the following information:
i. Location of Aqua's wastewater main and easement in
relation to available exterior space outside building:
ii. Existing plumbing at or in a site that uses common
plumbing for all services at that site.
e. understand and agree that: The use of biological additives as
a grease degradation agent is conditionally permissible, upon
prior written approval by Aqua. Any establishment using
this method of grease abatement shall maintain the trap or
interceptor in such a manner that attainment of the grease
wastewater discharge limit, as measured from the trap's
outlet, is consistently achieved.
f. understand and agree that: The use of automatic grease
removal systems are conditionally permissible, upon prior
written approval by Aqua and the County Department of
Health. Any establishment using this equipment shall
operate the system in such a manner that attainment of the
grease wastewater discharge limit, as measured from the
unit's outlet is consistently achieved.
g. understand and agree that Aqua reserves the right to make
determinations of Grease Interceptor adequacy and need,
based on review of all relevant information regarding Grease
Interceptor performance, facility site and building plan
review and to require repairs to or modification/replacement
of such traps.
2. The User shall maintain a written record of trap maintenance for
the last 3 years. All such records will be available for inspection
by Aqua at all times.
3. No non -grease laden sources are allowed to be connected to
wastewater lines intended for Grease Interceptor service.
4. Access manholes with a minimum diameter of 24" shall he
provided over each chamber and sanitary tee. The access
manholes shall extend at least to finished grade and be designed
and maintained to prevent water inflow or infiltration. The
manholes shall also have readily removable covers to facilitate
inspection, grease removal, and wastewater sampling activities.
5. No User shall allow wastewater discharge concentration from
subject Grease Interceptor to exceed 200 milligrams per liter of
grease and oil, as identified by method EPA Method 1664.
D. Enforcement. Failure of a user to comply with the provisions of this rulc
will result in refusal to serve or discontinuance of service pursuant to
North Carolina Utilities Commission Rules R10-13 and R10-16.
AQUA.
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
Contingency Plan
PROGRAM
Effective Date
April 17, 2018
Revision
0
I. PURPOSE
a. To effectively respond to emergencies within the sanitary sewer collection
system. Purpose is to protect public health and the environment and to comply
with all regulatory requirements
II. SCOPE
a. This procedure applies to all employees that may respond to emergencies at
pump stations within a collection system. At a minimum, these procedures will
be reviewed on an annual basis or whenever revised guidance from state or
federal authorities dictates a revision is necessary.
III. RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENTS
a. Upon notification of a spill or utility outage, operators or utility workers shall
respond and take action to safeguard life and the property immediately.
IV. PLAN
Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (ANC) owns and operates 3 wastewater pump
stations listed in Table 1. The pump stations owned and operated by ANC are
routinely checked by trained personnel.
ANC has a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for the
pump stations. The SCADA remotely monitors pump station operations, and
sends alarms to the ANC 24-hour dispatch in the event of a malfunction or
emergency. The SCADA system records all activities at a pump station and
provides a hard -copy printout for backup documentation. The SCADA provides
continuous status of pump station operations for the following items:
• Status of pumps (including operational alarms)
• Pump start / stop cycles
• Power status (including power failure alarms)
Table 1. Pump Station Locations
Pump Station List - Cannonsgate Collection System
Note: all pump stations are duplex stations
PumpStation
Name
Physical Location
Alarm Type
Pump
Reliability
Reliability
Source
Capacity
of
Station
PS #1
700 Cannonsgate Dr
Newport, NC 28570
SCADA, Audible,
Visual
Yes
Portable
Generator
175 m c
�p
200
gpm
PS #2
822 Cannonsgate Dr
Newport, NC 28570
SCADA, Audible,
Visual
Yes
Portable
Generator
PS #3
246 Cumberland St
Newport, NC 28570
SCADA, Audible,
Visual
Yes
Portable
Generator
195 gpm
Pump rebuilding, motor rewinds, and HVAC repairs for the pump stations are
contracted out. Repairs to remote monitoring equipment, and valves are
typically repaired by ANC's maintenance crews or an ANC Contractor.
1. Emergency Support
Addressing some problems may require resources beyond ANC forces. This is
particularly true of main line breaks or major pump station failures where there
is a risk of a significant sewer overflow. In these situations, ANC may enlist the
aid of contractor that specializes in these services. ANC maintains a general
services agreement with several companies for situations that require the
prompt reconstruction of sewer lines.
These companies are capable of mobilizing construction equipment and
personnel quickly to handle emergency assignments. ANC contract for
emergency sewer repairs requires the contractor to respond to the site within 2
hours of notification to mobilize. This response time and the level of response
will vary due to several factors, some are identified below:
• Location of the sewer repair in relation to the contractor's equipment
yard
• Scope of the repair, size of sewer, depth of sewer and volume of flow
• The size, type and availability of equipment and number of workers
• The time of day, day of the week and the proximity to a holiday
• Weather conditions, clear, rain, snow, extreme cold or heat
Spill Contractor:
In the event of a spill that cannot be controlled by ANC, Lewis Farms or EC LP,
Inc. will provide professional services for the removal and disposal of
contaminated material.
Emergency Contractor:
In the event that a pump station failure occurs that is exceeds ANC available on -
staff response; an emergency contractor will be requested to assist. Contractors
may be requested for emergency power generation, by-pass pumping situations,
or large excavations.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
A. PROBLEM: Wastewater Pump Station Alarms General Response Actions
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
• Send an individual to the station indicating an alarm as soon as possible for a
Priority Alarm. If failure is apparent, call for additional assistance and keep an
individual at the station until further instructions are received.
• Always check with the power company when an alarm goes on to see if there is
a power outage in the area, although a power failure that has not been
reported to the power company can occur at a pump station. The pole number
nearest the station should be reported.
• Personnel called in to investigate pump station alarms shall respond to the
station even if the alarm has cleared prior to their arrival. All alarm conditions
are to be checked and logged. Use the following guidelines and follow
confined space entry procedures if applicable:
Wet well/Drywell Type Stations
1. NA
Submersible Type Stations
1. Take all safety precautions per training.
2. Listen for any unusual noises and note if pump(s) are running.
3. Observe every piece of equipment in the station (pay specific attention to
the level control system). Note anything that looks out of place.
4. Record all gauge readings from the control panel including: wet well level.
hour meters, flow charts, on -off levels, psi gauges on pump, rpm (on VHD's)
and anything else that you feel is significant.
5. Using available information and the trouble -shooting guide, systematically
run through the system. Use a process of elimination to isolate the cause of
the failure. Check level controls, check pump operation using manual
position, check pump output by observing the check valve counterweight as
defined in the trouble shooting guide. Once the cause of the problem is
isolated, engage mechanical or electrical disciplines for repairs
6. Emergency personnel should be absolutely certain that the cause of the
pump station alarm or failure has been properly identified and corrected
prior to leaving the station.
7. Reset any/all alarm feature indicator lights.
• Check the O&M manual to trouble shoot the level sensor system and pump
controls
• Pumps may be checked easily for operation by checking the arm of the check -
valve in the discharge tine of an operating pump. If it feels "spongy" (or soft)
when downward pressure is applied with the palm of the hand, the pump is
pumping. If a breaker is off and the pump motor is hot to the touch, DO NOT
attempt to reset and start. If a pump motor is simply warm, one attempt to
restart can be made. Turning the selector switch to manual will normally start a
pump, and the check valve arm should move upwards. If the pump has lost
prime or is lugged, the check valve will not open.
B. PROBLEM: Pumping Station Failure Caused by Secondary Power Failure During
Power Outage
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
• Dispatch pump station crew to the pumping station immediately. The crew
needs to bring the auxiliary generator for that specific station as a backup,
assuming that repair to the dedicated generator cannot be made immediately.
• Upon entry, identify the storage capacity in the well. This will give some
indication of the time available for response. If flooded, skip to pump -out steps
under "Pumping Station Failure inside valve pit, pump or valve failure"
procedure.
• Dispatcher shall request the assistance of the power company in restoring
power to the station if necessary. Determine the estimated time of arrival of
the power company crew and then notify the pumping station operators.
• As they approach the pumping station, the pumping station crew should check
the overhead power lines for fuses that might have blown or down power lines.
If the crew notices a blown fuse or down power line, identify the location and
pole number(s), and notify the dispatcher to relay this information to the power
company.
• Lock out and tag out (LOTO) the main line, disconnect (if applicable).
• Check all components of the dedicated generator to determine failure cause.
Use the manufacturer -prepared trouble -shooting guide to aid in diagnosis. If it
cannot be repaired immediately, connect the portable generator to the
auxiliary power connection located outside the building. Examine plug type and
ensure consistency. Use adapters as necessary.
• Go through the specific procedures for starting the generator to supply power
to the station.
• Obtain the services of a qualified generator repair facility to address the
dedicated generator failure.
• Once fully repaired, disconnect the portable generator and reconnect the
dedicated unit. Operate the dedicated unit through several pump cycles.
Check unit for regular exercise.
C. PROBLEM: Pumping Station Failure Inside Valve Pit, pump or valve failure
(submersible type application)
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
• Dispatch pumping station crew to the pumping station immediately.
• Prior to viewing the wet well, measure the atmospheric conditions for sufficient
oxygen and the presence of explosive or toxic gases.
• Upon arrival the crew should identity the storage capacity in the wet well. This
will give some indication of the time available for response. If flooded, skip to
pump -out steps.
• Inspect the main controls looking for failure indications. Check processor to
determine failure if applicable. If pump failure is determined, skip to wet well
inspection steps.
• Inspect the valve pit. Observe all valves and force mains. If flooded, arrange to
pump out the valve pit or pump -and -haul as appropriate. If failure within the
valve pit is detected, skip to pump -out steps.
• Constantly monitor the atmospheric conditions while working in or above the
wet well. Inspect the wet well. Check the wet well floats or level control
system, bar rack and pump volute area for clogging or other problems.
Pump -Out Steps
• If pump failure, determine if pump out and/or pump -and -haul is necessary. If
unnecessary, skip to repair procedures.
• Pump the flow with portable pumps if available. Call additional crew to bring
appropriate portable pump(s) including all required lengths of suction and
discharge hose, to the pumping station if necessary. Upon arrival of the
portable pump, connect the appropriate lengths of suction hose that will
suspend all the way into the wet well, and then connect enough discharge hose
to pump into appropriate manhole or connection (if so equipped). Go through
the procedures for starting the portable pump, and begin pumping.
• If the station does not contain a force main connection point, arrange for
pump -and -haul as required.
Repair Steps
• Lock out and tag out (LOTO) the main line, disconnect (if applicable).
• Complete repairs to pipe, pump or valve as per policy. ANC Personnel are not
allowed to perform a CSE. If a CSE is required, notify the Regional Supervisor
Immediately. A contractor will be required to complete remaining work. If
permanent materials are not readily available, install temporary repairs until the
permanent repairs can be completed.
• Restore facilities to normal and inspect other components of the force main
and pumping system for signs of similar failure.
• Shut down portable pumping operation. Do not disconnect hoses until repair is
checked for leaks. Operate pumps to check repair under pressure and normal
operating conditions.
• If no leaks are observed, return pumps to normal conditions by removing
LOTO. Monitor pumps to check lead/lag operations.
• Make out a report indicating the time of the call, description of the problem,
the repair work done, personnel present and equipment used.