WQCS00179_NOV-2021-DV-0332 Response_20210819

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NORTH CAROLINA
A Research Triangle Region Community
August 19, 2021
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
3800 Barette Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-DV-0332
Permit Number: WQCS00179
Franklin County Collection System
Franklin County
Public Utilities
1630 US #1 Hwy
Youngsville, NC 27596
Phone: [phone]
www.franklincountvnc.us
Dear Mr. Vinson,
Franklin County is in receipt of NOV-2021-DV-0332 dated August 10,2021. Events that led to the S50 for
which this NOV references was due to Hurricane Elsa, a severe natural event. Rain from the event was recorded
at four plus inches within a six -hour timeframe.
Franklin County staff have worked diligently in the weeks since this event to determine sources of MI into the
system and are currently creating a plan to address areas of the system deemed to be suspect. Franklin County's
Board of Commissioners have approved in the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget funds dedicated to sewer line and
manhole rehabilitation. Once the evaluation of the system is complete these funds will be used to mitigate and
correct issues within the system. Please note, a project to increase the Youngsville Lift Station force main is also
currently in discussions and will assist in allowing the station to be more efficient.
We are confident that with the above mentioned plan of action Franklin County can greatly lessen the chance
of future SSO's occurring within the system.
If you have any further questions, please contact our office at 919-556-6177.
Sincere'
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Christopher Doherty, Dire or of Public Utilities
Franklin County
1630 US Hwy 1
Youngsville, NC 27596
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