NC0020656_Pump Station Bypass_20051031

[Fwd: pump station bypass at Leith Creek WWTP]
Subject: [Fwd: pump station bypass at Leith Creek WWTP]
From: Dawn Jeffries <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:10:22 -0500
To: Belinda Henson<[e-mail]>
Belinda,
I'm forwarding this to you for Joe. He's having an e-mail problem.
I hope you are well!
Dawn Jeffries
Subject: RE: pump station bypass at Leith Creek WWTP
From: Joe Corporon <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:54:34 -0500
To: Dawn Jeffries <[e-mail]>
CC: Gil Vinzani <[e-mail]>, Susan A Wilson <[e-mail]>
MEMO
TO: Belinda Henson, FRO
FROM: Joe Corporon, NPDES East
Belinda - I have received your memo dated 250ct concerning the 1,500,000-gallon
wastewater bypass at the pump station for the Leith Creek WWTP on 01Aug05. I have
discussed this with the NPDES staff and we concur that it is appropriate that DWQ
assess the Permittee for "/failure to properly operate and maintain/" under
boilerplate Part II, Sec. C2.
We note with interest that the part-time operator, alleged to have intentionally
shut off the alarm, is not state -certified and therefore has no personal liability
under a state license. Given this, the permit monitoring conditions, and reasonable
doubt that the facility could have prevented the spill despite the alarm disconnect,
we feel $1,000 is a fitting fine consistent with similar responsibilities and
first-time infractions under this rule.
That being said, you may expect Central Office to look disapprovingly at any future
request by the Permittee to rescind or excuse any portion of this fine following a
1.5-million-gallon loss of untreated wastewater.
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MEMO
To: Joe Corporon, NPDES Unit, Surface Water Protection Section
From: Belinda S. Henson, Fayetteville Regional Office 44ulexpi 96,11y0
Date: October 25, 2005
Subject: Bypass at Leith Creek WWTP
Enclosed is copies of the correspondence we have for the bypass that occurred at
Laurinburg Leith Creek WWTP-NC0020656 in Scotland County August 1, 2005. The
facility reported to our office August 1, 2005 a spill of 1,500,000 gallons from the
influent pump station of untreated wastewater that bypassed the plant's treatment system
and discharged into Leith Creek. The influent pump station auto dialer alarm was
disabled by staff which would have alerted high levels of influent into the pump station.
This appeared to be negligence on the part of the facility. We submitted an NOV to the
facility and they did respond (enclosed). We are requesting that an enforcement with a
civil penalty be assessed for this incident. We would appreciate any assistance with this
assessment since we have not in the past had experience with this type of assessment.
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources -
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
September 12, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Robert Ellis, Treatment Plants Director
City of Laurinburg
PO Box 249
Laurinburg, NC 28353
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Bypass at Leith Creek WWTP
Permit Number NC0020656
Scotland County
Dear Mr. Ellis:
On August 1, 2005, Mike Lawyer of our office received a call from Ms. Sherri Monroe of your
staff reporting that an overflow had occurred that morning from the lift station located at the
Leith Creek WWTP (NC0020656). According to Ms. Monroe, a total of 1,500,000 gallons of
untreated sewage bypassed the plant's treatment processes with approximately 1,000,000 gallons
entering Leith Creek. The cause of the bypass as reported by Ms. Monroe was due to heavy
amounts of rain in a short period of time as well as pump station equipment failure. The large
volume of sewage that was lost was attributed to the fact that the Leith Creek WWTP is not
staffed twenty-four hours a day and that although the overflow probably began sometime during
the night before, it was not discovered until the following morning when staff arrived at around
7:00am. It was relayed to Ms. Monroe that a written report would need to be sent to this office
within five days pertaining to the exact cause and details of the bypass.
Don Register and Mike Lawyer of this office made a visit to the Leith Creek WWTP on the
afternoon of August 1, 2005. This visit was conducted to physically assess the situation, speak
with staff at the plant regarding the events and document the affected areas with photographs.
During this visit it was discussed that the pumps that send excess flow to the equalization basin
failed to operate due to starter malfunctions, which in turn caused the overflow. Mr. Register
inquired as to why these pumps were not equipped with telemetry in order•to alert staff during
such situations. Staff responded that this would be considered.
A few days after the August 1, 2005 event, you had a conversation with Mr. Register concerning
some of thedetails of the bypass. You expressed that the influent station was indeed equipped
with an auto -dialer, which transmits to the water plant first and then to the police department and
that you were trying to find out who acknowledged the call. Upon further investigation, you
discovered that someone on your staff had intentionally deactivated the telemetry system Nortl,carolina
Naturally
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preventing it from notifying personnel who could have responded and minimized the extent of
the overflow or possibly prevented the bypass altogether. This information was relayed to me by
telephone and also included with the five-day report that our office received on August 5, 2005.
Please refer to Section C, Item 2 of your permit, which states in part: The Permittee shall at all
times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and
maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances)
which are installed or used by.the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of
this permit.
Please refer to Section C, Item 4c(1) of your permit, which states in part: Bypass from the
treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of
life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to
the bypass, such as -the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or
maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime.
As a response to this Notice of Violation, you are asked to submit to this office a written Plan of
Action (POA) to be received on or before September 30, 2005. This POA should include at a
minimum your plans to prevent such a bypass from occurring in the future.
Please be advised that this notice does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking
enforcement actions for the violation as noted, or for any past or future violations. The Division
of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per day per
violation.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 910-486-1541.
Sincerely,
Belinda S. Henson
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
BSH: ML/ml
cc: DWQ Central Files
Fayetteville NPDES Files (NC0020656)
Don Register, Fayetteville Regional Office
Mike Lawyer, Fayetteville Regional Office

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OFFICE OF THE TREATMENT PLANTS DIRECTOR
September 27, 2005
Ms. Belinda S. Henson
Regional Supervisor:
Surface Water. Protection Section
225 Green Street - Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC- 28301-5043
Re: Response to Notice of Violation
Bypass At Leith Creek WVf
Permit Number NC0020656
Scotland County.... ..
Dear Ms: Henson:
In response to your letter dated September
for all staff to follow in hopes to prevent: o'
new daily log sheets,for the Mam anc -"y-
action with all employees' signatures a
Sincerely,
Robert A. Ellis
Treatment PIants Director
Cc: Craig F. Honeycutt, City Manager
SEP 2 9 2005
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12,'2005.we have, developed a Plan of Action
bows inthe future. We :have enclosed our
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Plan of Action Leith Creek WWTP Main and E.Q. Pump Station
1) Physically check both stations, daily record status.
2) Wet Well in E.Q. Pump Station Water Level as low as possible. '/z of pump
exposed (out of water)
3) All floats tested & operating properly.
4) Auto dialer tested and operating properly. (i.e. On Monday's staff will simulate an
alarm to call -out. Tuesday — Fridays, staff will call auto dialer to checkstatus and
record.)
5) When nigh water alarm is present, contact the Director to determine what actions
to initiate. First personnel to observe high water alarm should stay on -site until an
additional personnel arrives. 'station site.
6) I will never disable an auto dialer at any pump
I agree to follow this plan of action to help prevent. future sanitary sewer overflows.
Robert A. Ellis, Director
Cale Pevey (Operator Training)
Burl Cox (Operator)
James McQueen (Plant Maintenance Worker)
Ricky Odom (Chief Operator WWTP)

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Electric Failure

Leith Creek Spill chain of events
Subject: Leith Creek Spill chain of events
From: Don Register <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:26:45 -0400
To: Belinda Henson <[e-mail]>
1. The influent pump station autodialer alarm was disabled by the "on call"
employee because of anticipated pump station high level alarms.
2. The three E.Q. basin submersible pumps were inoperable because the starters had
tripped causing the overflow of the wet well.
3.. Water was forced to fill the e.q. wet well to test the pumps and the pumps
operated o.k in the manual position.
4. When the pump selector switch was placed in "auto" and the wet well filled to
test again, it -was found that the influent channel had to be at high level
(determined by ball float in the influent channel) before the e.q. wet
well system (pumps and floats) had power to operate.
5. The complete system was tested again by simulating a high flow situation and the
culprit was discovered to be the high level float that powered the e.q. pump
station and controls. The float was dancing in the channel from
turbulence, quickly turning the power on and off, and this is what was making
the starters trip off. The float was replaced with a "weightedfloat" to
increase stability to prevent this problem. It is still not understood why the
float is needed to control the power instead of leaving the power on
constantly. Staff said they would consult with their engineers to answer
this "power" question. ,
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Form WWTP-BYPASS/UPSET
Treatment Plant-(WWTP) Bypass/Upset Reporting Form 5 Day Report
PART I
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the unanticipated
bypass or upset.
Permit Number : NC0020656 (Always use treatment plant permit number)
Facility: Leith Creek WWTP
Owner: City of Laurinburg
City: Laurinburg
Incident # 200502026
Region: Fayetteville
County: Scotland
SPECIFIC location of the treatment units bypassed or where the upset occurred in the facility:
main pump station at plant
Was the WWTP compliant with permit requirements? El Yela
s No 0 Unknown
Was samples be taken during bypass?: I=IYes El No
Incident Started Dt: 08/01/05 Time: 07:00 AM `.'Incident End Dt: 08/01/05 Time: 07:20 AM
Unknown"
(mm-dd-yyyy) . hh:mm AM/PM (mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated volume of the Bypass/Upset. 1500000 gallons
Describe how the volume was determined: Calculated Area
Weather conditions during bypass/upset event: Excessive rainfall
Did Bypass/Upset reach surface waters? 0 Ye El No 0 Unknown
Surface water name.
Did the bypass/upset result in a fish kill? IllYes �No 'Unknown
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the Bypass/Upset:
Severe Natural ConditionPump Station Equipment Failure.
24-hour verbal notification (name of person contacted) Mike Lawyer
hh:mm AM/PM
Volume reached surface waters (gallons): 1000000
0 DWQ 0 Emergency Mgmt.
If Yes, estimated number of fish killed?
Date and Tlme: 2005-08-01 09:30:00 AM
WWTP-Bypass/Upset Form August 22, 2005 10:29 AM
Page 1

Form WWTP-BYPASS/UPSET
Treatment Plant (WWTP) Bypass/Upset Reporting Form 5 Day Report
PART I I
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM
AND INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWQ REGIONAL OFFICE
UNLESS IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
Severe Natural Condition
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail?
4.7 inches of rain from 7/27-7/31/2005
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation for the event?
Comments:
Pump Station Equipment Failure
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication)
Audible
Visual
SCADA (two-way communication)
Emergency Contact Signage
Other
Describe the equipment that failed?
Thermal Overload Heaters tripped out pumps in EQ Pump Station.'
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e: pump failure, power failure,
high water, etc.)?
High Water power failure
Were notification/alarm systems operable?
0 Yes
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
El Yes
Yes ❑ No ❑ NA El NE
WWTP-Bypass/Upset Form August 22, 2005 10:29 AM Page 2

If no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
7/31/2005
What specifically was checked/maintained?
Routine Maintenence
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
Were all pumps set to alternate?
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event?
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, etc.)?
Was a spare or portable pump immediately available?
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
NA
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
06/29/2005 High water alarm
Comments:
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes IN No DNA ❑ NE
0 Yes ❑ No El NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes ❑ No 0 NA ❑ NE
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate
to the best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim:
Robert Ellis
Signature: Title
Telephone Number:
08/03/05 12:00 AM
Any additional information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within
five days of first knowledge of the Bypass with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated
when electronic entry of this form is completed, if used).
WWTP-Bypass/Upset Form August 22, 2005
10:29 AM
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LAURINBURG WATER PLANT.
lj 001
Did the SSO result in a fish kill?
Form CS-SSO
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
PART
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of
the sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number : Q020/Q 5
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use
Facility: Lei'rti eRFEK (tjj'TP
Owner e,1Tx/ 11F LnugiNIBL462,
city Lki 21111� t)4G
treatment plant NC/WQ#)
Incident # = 0O502G2 ,
Region: F I Yr7rv'leuE
County: SICON D
Source of SSO (check applicable) : Sanitary Sewer Pump Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent Irk description pm past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at.Westall & Bragg Street, etc.) : Fj.Ui t1T flt.u-np Si-ATint•I
Latitude (degrees/minute/second): Longitude(degrees/minute/seconcl)-
Incident Started Dt _ g I 1 12 O 5 Time. l OO Aril Incident End Dt e) I I 2 co
(mm•dd-yyyy) hh:mm AM/PM Time ` A m
(mm�dd-yyyy) hh:mm AM/PM
Estimated volume of the SSO: 1 ) C OCj) OOp gallonsEstimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 2O Illy
Describe how the volume was determined: 6/6 Diu QQ tpe J)i
Weather conditions during SSO event: _ akC P,3r t!F _RA rill FALL,
Did SSO reach surface waters? tYes ONo ID Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gallons):`'
Surface water name: LE/ ru C2eeg aQU, QC�/)
Yes 0
SPECIFIC caue(s) of the SSO:
Severe Natural Condition
0 Inflow and Infiltration
0 Vandalism
Immediate 24-hour verbal notification reported to:
Eer DWQ 0
Emergency Mgmt.
m Unknown
0 Grease
Er Pump Station Equipment Failure
Debris in line
If Yes, what Is the estimated number of fish killed?
Roots
0 Power outage
Other (Please explain in Part II)
Date (mm-dd-yyyy): -
1 260.11 Time (hh:ml•n AM/PM): 36 .411
If an SSO is ongoing,, please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.;
Per G.S. 143-215.1 C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to surface
waters shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage In the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division Within 30 days.
Refer to the referenced statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Quality, make enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to Division unless it
is demonstrated that i
1) the discharge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible alternatives to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee
and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
for the determination of any enforcement action. Therefore, it is important to be as complete as possible.
WHETHER OR NOT PART II IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM.
CS-SSO Form
October 9, 2003
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LAURINBURG {RATER PLANT.
16 002
Form CS-SSO
Collection System Sanitary Sewer 'Dverfloinr Reporting Form
. PART .I I
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM
AND INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE ; Not Evaluated
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWQ REGIONAL OFFICE
UNLESS IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
Severe Natural Condition (hurricane, tornado, etc.)
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail. 4 7 Te/pesor 69/N Am flA7 7/31jz0D5
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation for the event?
Comments:
Grease (Documentation such as cleaning, inspections, enforcement
actions, past overflow reports, educational material and distribution date,
etc. should be available upon request)
When was the last time this specific line (or wet well) was cleaned?
Do you have an enforceable grease ordinance that requires new or retrofit of grease traps/interceptors?
Have there been recent inspections and/or enforcement actions taken on nearby restaurants or other
nonresidential grease contributors?
Explain.
Have there been other SSOs or blockages in this area that were also caused by grease?
When?
If yes, describe them:
❑Yes1i No DNA DNE
T'�
OYesD NoONAONE
❑YeJ J No DNA ONE
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location?
Explain.
DYesD No DNA ONE
1-
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LAURINBURG WATER PLANT.
41003
Have educational materials about grease been distributed in the past? DKasD No DNA ONE
When?
and to whom?
Explain?
If the SSO occurred at a pump station, when was the wet well and pumps last checked for grease •
accumulation?
Were the floats clean? °Ye's0 No DNA ONE
Comments:
Roots
Do you have an active root control program?
Describe
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location because of roots?
Explain:
What corrective actions have been accomplished at the SSO location (and surrounding system if
associated with the SSO)?
❑YesO No DNA ONE
❑YesD No DNA ONE
What corrective actions are planned at the SSO location tb reduce root intrusion?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year?
If Yes. when?
Comments:
DYesD No DNA DNE
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any permit that
addresses I/I?
CJY ,No DNA ONE
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Explain if Yes:
LAURINBURG WATER PLANT.
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What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate 18, I related overflows at this spill location
within the last year? NONE
Has there been any flow studies to determine I/I problems in the collection system at the SSO location? YesD No DNA ONE
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend? .
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Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑Yasuo No DNA ONE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there I/I related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? a/asu No DNA DNE
If Yes, explain: 4)C Pie" 7o 7114J 4p/;R5 71) 714 Ze/bCE e2tEK -Thi-exceploie
Have there been any grant or loan applications for I/I reduction projects? ii2c142No ONA ONE
If Yes, explain:
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Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? ❑YesiC o DNA ONE
If Yes, explain:
Have all Iines•contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been inspected recently? `U' YesD No DNA ONE
If Yes, explain: xikt Sl c b i'1J . )o. -i,
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future WI related SSOs at this location?
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Comments:
Pump Station Equipment Failure (Documentation of testing, records etc.,
shout be provided upon request.)
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication) tJYes
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Audible
Visual
SCADA (two-way communication)
Emergency Contact Signage
Other
LAURINBURG WATER PLANT.
Yes
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Dyes
Oyes
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Describe the equipment that failed?
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What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure, power failure, high
water, etc.)?
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Were notification/alarm systems operable? igen No DNA ONE
If no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
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What specifically was checked/maintained?
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If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
Were all pumps set to alternate?
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event?
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, etc.)?
Was a spare or portable pump immediately available?
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
VesO No DNA ONE
ClYesiNo DNA EINE
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If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
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Comments:
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LAtiRINBURG WATER PLANT.
lQ 006
Power outage (Documentation of testing, records, etc., should be
provided of alternative power source upon request.)
What is your alternate power or pumping source?
Did it function -properly? ❑Pest No DNA ONE
Describe?
When was the alternate power or pumping source last tested under load?
If caused by a weather event, how much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken to
prepare for the event?
Comments:
Vandalism
Provide police report number:
Was the site secured?
If Yes, how?
Have there been previous problems with vandalism at the SSO location?
If Yes, explain:
❑Y4O No ONA ❑NE
❑Yes0 No DNA ONE
What security measures have been put in place to prevent similar occurrences In the future?
Comments:
Debris in line (Rocks, sticks, rags and other items not allowed in the
collection system, etc.)
What type of debris has been found in the line?
❑YesD No ONA ONE
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How could it have gotten there?
Are manholes in the area secure and intact?
DNA ONE
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When was the area last checked/cleaned?
LAURINBURG WATER PLANT.
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Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous problems with debris? EYesD No DNA ONE
Explain:
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent future similar ❑Yes'.J No DNA ONE
occurrences?
Comments:
Other (Pictures and a police report should be available upon request.)
Describe:
Were adequate equipment and resources available to fix the problem? ❑YesD No DNA ONE
If Yes, explain:
If the problem could not be immediately repaired, what actions were taken to lessen the impact of the
SSO?
Comments:
For DWQ Use Only
DWQ Requested an Additional Written Report:
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Comments:
❑Yea J No DNA ONE
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08/05/2005 13:27 FAX [phone] LAURINBURG WATER PLANT.
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Asa representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate
to the best of my knowledge.
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Date: o /o3 /oS
Person submitting claim: 9't3 -i [v_i 5
Signature: ..44.L._rd.,:k
Title: Ti A-' i- iCNr � TS 4 :c—s
Telephone Number: 9 ICU 0;1 i 4-
Any additional information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electrdnic entry of this form
is completed, if used).
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October 9, 2003 Page 8

08/05/2005 13:27 FAX [phone] LAURINBURG WATER PLANT.
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PRESS RELEASE
Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage
The City of Laurinburg had a discharge of untreated sewage from our Influent Pump
Station at Leith Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 525 Hall Street. The
discharge was first discovered on August 1, 2005 at 7:00 A.M. and had ceased at 7:20
A.M. with approximately 1,500,000 gallons reported. This discharge was the result of
excessive rainfall within our area and equipment failure_ The Division o,r Water. Quality
was notified of the event on August 1, 2005 and is reviewing the matter. This press
release was required by North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.2i15.C.
For information contact the City of Laurinburg at [phone].

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Permit :
Facility Name : Leith Creek WWTP
Owner : City of Laurinburg
City : Laurinburg
08/01/2005
*Bypass/Upset Start Date/Time: *Est. Volume in gallons: 1500000
107:00 am
Report Received: 1-68751/-2005 Report Entered: 108/01/2005
*Did Bypass/Upset reach Surface Water? '01 Yes No Unknown Est Volume: 0000000
*Fish Killed? Yes No `;?'" Unknown Est Fish Killed?
Other WaterBody: !Leith Creek (Johns Pond) - 14-33
Incident Number
County : Scotland
Region : Fayetteville
5 Day Details
*Bypass/Upset Start Date/Time:
*End Date/Time: [ *Est. Volume in gallons: Report Received: Received: I
*Did Bypass/Upset reach Surface Water? Yes -2 No Unknown
*Fish Killed? (C Yes C No -, Unknown
Other WaterBody:
Regional Contact : ---Select
County :
*Location of Units being Bypassed?
. main pump station at plant
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i. Power outage 0 Other (Please explain in Part II) For DWQ Use Only:
Ei Construction 0 Maintenance DI Upsets
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SSO 2005-08- 200502175 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg 2015 Lake
16 Laurinburg Collection Drive
12:00:00.0 System
I SSO 2005-07- 200502016 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg US HWY 401 35.
31 Laurinburg Collection Bus 17080
09:30:00.0 System Wagram
Road, pump
station #1
. SSO 2005-07- 200501920 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg 2212 Elm 35.
``-' 15 Laurinburg Collection Avenue Pump
07:00:00.0 System Station #19
SSO 2005-07- 200501798 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg 1721 Berwick 34.
05 Laurinburg Collection Drive Bridge
00:00:00.0 System Creek Pump
Station
4:511 SSO 2004-12- 200402767 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg Manhole on
22 Laurinburg Collection McKay St. at
13:00:00.0 System Morris
Funeral Home
,. SSO 2004-10- 200402432 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg 5 B Purcell
29 Laurinburg Collection Road
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SSO 2004-09- 200401848 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg Lila Drive
08 Laurinburg Collection
11:00:00.0 System
SSO 2004-09- 200401846 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg Caledonia/Old
08 Laurinburg Collection Lumberton
09:00:00.0 System Road
SSO 2004-09- 200401845 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg Cypress
08 Laurinburg Collection Street
08:00:00.0 System
SSO 2004-09- 200401841 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg Bridge Creek
08 Laurinburg Collection Pump Station
07:20 : 00.0 System
SSO 2004-09- 200401847 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg College Park
08 Laurinburg Collection
07:00:00.0 System
SSO 2004-06- 200401172 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg City of Laurinburg Pump Station
11 Laurinburg Collection #19 at Elm
09:20:00.0 System Avenue
SSO 2004-05- 200400982 WQCS00062 Fayetteville Scotland Laurinburg . City of Laurinburg manhole near
10 Laurinburg Collection RR tracks just
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Pump Station
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Main Street
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Permit : WQCS00062
Facility Name : Laurinburg Collection System
Owner : City of Laurinburg
City : Laurinburg
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SSO Start Date/Time : G
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Incident Number : 200401900
County : Scotland
Region : Fayetteville
Est. Volume : 1480000
Report Received : 109/09/2004 Report Entered :
09/09/2004
Did SSO Reach Surface Water : Yes No Unknown Vol. Reaching Surface Water : J480000
Did SSO result in Fish Kill : Yes No Unknown Estimated Fish Kill : j
Water Body : 'Leith Creek (Johns Pond) - 14-33
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SSO Start Date/Time :
End Date :
Report Received :
Did SSO Reach Surface Water :
Did SSO result in Fish Kill :
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Est. Volume : 1480000
Report Entered : 109/23/2004
Yes No Unknown Vol. Reaching Surface Water : 1480000
Yes No Unknown Estimated Fish Kill : j
Water Body : 'Leith Creek (Johns Pond) - 14-33
Regional Contact : -
County :
* Location of the SSO :
Date/Time (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm am):
City : Laur;nb rg
Comments : , 9'' .L Q ri'64- -7-4eri"411
Specific Cause (check all that Apply)
Severe Natural Condition Inflow and Infiltration Vandalism
Grease Pump Station Equipment Failure ' Debris in line
Roots Power outage ' Other (Please explain in Part II)
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