NC0020656_NPDES Permit Renewal_20140514

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
May 14, 2014
MEMORANDUM
TO: Teresa Rodriguez
Complex Permitting Unit
FROM: Mark Brantley, Environmental Senior Specialist "2A,
THROUGH: Belinda S. Henson; Regional Supervisor ui 4?-ao
Division of Water Resources, FRO
SUBJECT: Application for NPDES Permit NC0020656
Laurinburg (Leith Creek) Wastewater Treatment Plant
PO Box 249
Laurinburg, NC 28379
Scotland County
Please find enclosed a staff report and recommendations from the Fayetteville Regional
Office concerning the application for a new NPDES Permit.
If you have any questions or require any further information, please advise.
/MB
Enclosures

To: NPDES Complex Permitting Section
Water Quality Section, Division of Water Resources
Attention: Teresa Rodriguez
Date: May 14, 2014
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY: Scotland
Permit No.: NC0020656
PART 1— GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Laurinburg (Leith Creek) Wastewater Treatment Plant
PO Box 249
Laurinburg, NC 28356
2. Date of Investigation: April 15, 2014
3. Report Prepared by: Mark Brantley, Environmental Senior Specialist FRO
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number:
Robert Ellis [phone]
5. Directions to Site:
From Fayetteville, travel on Hwy 95 South, pass through Lumberton, then turn right on
Exit 14 (Hwy 74). Turn right, then an immediate left onto Business Hwy 74. Travel
approximately two miles and turn left onto Hall Street, travel approximately one mile and
turn left onto E. Covington Street. Go straight onto Read Street. The Laurinburg Leith
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will be at the end of the street and on the left.
7. Site size. and expansion area consistent with the application?
1Yes.
8. ' Topography (relationship to the flood plain):
9. Location of the nearest dwelling:
Not evaluated
Not evaluated
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:
a. Classification:
Lumber River Index Number 14-34 Classification C, Sw�
b. River Basin No. Lumber River 03-07-55 and Sub basin No.:
FLUM55
Describe receiving stream features and the pertinent downstream uses:

The discharge from the Laurinburg wastewater treatment facility flows to Big
Shoe Heel Creek. It is classified as Class C, Sw waters, which promotes aquatic
life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and
agriculture.
PART II - DISCRIPTION OF WASTES AND TREATMENT WORKS
1.
a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted:
(Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater Treatment facility?
4.O MGD
4.O MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current -design capacity)?
4.0 MGD
d. Please provide a description of the existing or substantially constructed
wastewater treatment facility:
The Laurinburg WWTP is a 4 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of
mechanical bar screen, mechanical grit removal, influent Parshall Flume and ultrasonic
flow monitoring device, aerated equalization basin (E.Q. basin), influent pump station
(overflow from the influent pump station goes to the E.Q. pump station, and then to a six
million gallon Equalization Basin with six floating aerators), flow splitter box divides
flow equally between dual 1-MGD extended aeration basins (both aeration basins with
secondary clarification), a 2-MGD oxidation ditch with secondary clarification, dual
chlorine contact basin using bleach disinfectant, dechlorination, effluent force main
pumps treated wastewater approximately one mile to the effluent Parshall Flume
(equipped with ultrasonic flow monitoring device), cascade step aeration, and discharge
of treated wastewater into Big Shoe Heel Creek (Lumber River Basin) Sludge is treated
in two aerobic digesters and sludge drying beds, then land applied at the Laurinburg
Maxton Airport Commission land application site with Land Application of Residuals
Permit Number WQ0002526.
e. Possible toxic impacts to the surface waters:
None
2. Residuals handling and utilizing/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify the DWQ Permit No.
WQ0002526
Residual Contractor:
Telephone:
b. Residual stabilization:
c. Landfill:
e.
N/A4
N/A1
Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify):

3. Alternative Analysis Evaluation:
Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge options available? Please provide the
regional perspective for each of the options that were evaluated.
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Land Application:
Water Reuse:
none evaluated
none evaluated
none evaluated
PART IV — EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The applicant is not requesting modification of the facility or increasing flow at this time.
2. A review of the compliance data did not reveal any significant violations.
3. Based upon the previous Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) that was conducted on
April 15, 2014, all units were in service, and this facility continues to comply with the
requirements of the NPDES permit for wastewater treatment.
4. This Office recommends continuation of the Special Conditions for the Whole Effluent
Toxicity monitoring.
5. Based upon the above information, this Office recommends reissuance of the said permit
for the continued operation of an existing 4.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility
consisting of an influent pump station, mechanical bar screen, grit chamber, influent flow
monitoring, aerated equalization basin, flow splitter box, dual one million gallon per day
extended aeration basins with secondary clarification, a 2-MGD oxidation ditch with
secondary clarification, chlorine contact chamber, dechlorination, effluent force main,
cascade aeration, and two aerobic sludge digesters, and drying beds located at the
Laurinburg Leith Creek Wastewater Treatment plant, southeast of the City of Laurinburg,
in Scotland County.
6. According to 12 month average flow data, it appears that the WWTP is operating at 58%
capacity (flow capacity). There is a new industry that is scheduled to begin operation
toward the end of 2014. The industry has stated when they reach full production they
will be sending approximately 2MGD of wastewater to the WWTP. A copy of the
division's 80/90 rule (15A NCAC 02T .0118) was sent to the town with their inspection
letter.

AVA
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
May 15, 2014
Robert A. Ellis
City of Laurinburg
P.O. Box 249
Laurinburg NC 283530249
SUBJECT: April 14, 2014 Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Laurinburg
Leith Creek WWTP
Permit No: NC0020656
Scotland County
Dear Mr. Ellis:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted
on. April 15, 2014. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley,
Environmental Senior Specialist, of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in
Compliance with permit NC0020656. As a reminder, preservation of the Waters of the State can only be
achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance.
Comments
• Facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection.
• Log books and maintenance logs were maintained.
• In anticipation of the new industry, FCC, the Division of Water Resources encourages the town to
prepare for the additional wastewater flow. Currently the WWTP is permitted for 4 MGD and
operated at 58% capacity during 2013. Some of the projected flow rates from FCC have been up
to 2MGD and this would put the Leith Creek WWTP at 100% capacity. Please review the
Division of Water Resources rule (attached below) on wastewater treatment capacities and make
plans as required.
15A NCAC 02T .0118 DEMONSTRATION OF FUTURE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
CAPACITIES
In order to insure that treatment, utilization, or disposal systems do not exceed their hydraulic treatment
capacities, no permits for sewer line extensions shall be issued to wastewater treatment systems owned or
operated by municipalities, counties, sanitary districts or public utilities unless they meet the following
requirements:
(1) Prior to exceeding 80 percent of the wastewater treatment system's permitted hydraulic capacity
(based on the average flow of the last calendar year), the permittee must submit an approvable
engineering evaluation of their future wastewater treatment, utilization, and disposal needs. This
evaluation must outline specific plans for meeting future wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5095
Main Phone: [phone] Internet: http://www,ncdenr.gov
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needs by either expansion of the existing system, elimination or reduction of extraneous flows, or water
conservation and must include the source(s) of funding for the improvements. If expansion is not
proposed or is proposed for a later date, a detailed justification must be made to the satisfaction of the
Director that wastewater treatment needs will be met based on past growth records and future growth
projections and, as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve
waste flow reductions.
(2) Prior to exceeding 90 percent of the wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal systems permitted
hydraulic capacity, (based on the last calendar year), the permittee must obtain all permits needed for the
expansion of the wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal system and, if construction is needed,
submit approvable final plans and specifications for expansion including a construction schedule. If
expansion is not proposed or is proposed for a later date, a detailed justification must be made to the
satisfaction of the Director that wastewater treatment needs will be met based on past growth records and
future growth projections and, as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures
to achieve waste flow reductions.
(3) The Director shall allow permits to be issued to facilities that are exceeding the 80 percent or 90
percent loading rates if the additional flow is not projected to result in the facility exceeding its permitted
hydraulic capacity, the facility is in compliance with all other permit limitations and requirements, and it
is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director that adequate progress is being made in developing the
needed engineering evaluations or plans and specifications. In determining the adequacy of the progress,
the Director shall consider the projected flows, the complexity and scope of the work to be completed and
any projected environmental impacts.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.3;
Eff. September 1, 2006.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your
staff have any questions, please call me at910-433-3327.
Sincerely,
Mark Brantley
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Water Resources
NCDENR
cc: Ricky Todd Odom, ORC
Central Files
Fayetteville Files

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
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Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code. NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
1 INI 2 15 I 31 NC0020656 111 121 14/04/15 117
Type Inspector Fac Type
18I C I 19I S I 20I II
I I I 1 I I 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 166
Remarks
21I 1 1 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 I I 1 I I I 1 1 I I I I 1 I I 1 1 I I 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---
67I 169 70I I 71 I N I 72I N ILi 73I 1174 751 1 I 1 1 1 1 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Leith Creek WVVTP
Hall St Extension
Laurinburg NC 28352
Entry Time/Date
10:15 AM 14/04/15
Permit Effective Date
09/11/01
Exit Time/Date
12:30 PM 14/04/15
Permit Expiration Date
14/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Ricky Todd Odom/ORC/910-291-1718/
Other Facility
•
Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Robert A. EIIis,PO Box 249 Laurinburg NC 2835302491/910-276-9374/9102773633 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance • Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program • Sludge Handling Disposal • Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signatures) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mark Brantley FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/
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Signature of Management Q Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Belinda S Henson t .lyYleD,., `y tIl//1A2e l FRO WQ/1910-433-3300 Ext.726/ 6 - 16.4 rig
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
NC0020656
111 121
yr/mo/day
14/04/15
17
Inspection Type
181CI
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Comments
Facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection.
Log books and maintenance logs were maintained.
In anticipation of the new industry, FCC, the Division of Water Resources encourages the town to prepare
for the additional wastewater flow. Currently the WWTP is permitted for 4 MGD and operated at 58%
capacity during 2013. Some of the projected flow rates from FCC have been up to 2MGD and this would
put the Leith Creek WWTP at 100% capacity. Please review the Division of Water Resources rule (attached
below) on wastewater treatment capacities and make plans as required.
15A NCAC 02T .0118 DEMONSTRATION OF FUTURE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITIES
In order to insure that treatment, utilization, or disposal systems do not exceed their hydraulic treatment
capacities, no permits for sewer Tine extensions shall be issued to wastewater treatment systems owned or
operated by municipalities, counties, sanitary districts or public utilities unless they meet the following
requirements:
(1) Prior to exceeding 80 percent of the wastewater treatment system's permitted hydraulic capacity (based
on the average flow of the last calendar year), the permittee must submit an approvable engineering
evaluation of their future wastewater treatment, utilization, and disposal needs. This evaluation must outline
specific plans for meeting future wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal needs by either expansion of
the existing system, elimination or reduction of extraneous flows, or water conservation and must include
the source(s) of funding for the improvements. If expansion is not proposed or is proposed for a later date, a
detailed justification must be made to the satisfaction of the Director that wastewater treatment needs will be
met based on past growth records and future growth projections and, as appropriate, shall include
conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve waste flow reductions.
(2) Prior to exceeding 90 percent of the wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal systems permitted
hydraulic capacity, (based on the last calendar year), the permittee must obtain all permits needed for the
expansion of the wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal system and, if construction is needed, submit
approvable final plans and specifications for expansion including a construction schedule. If expansion is
not proposed or is proposed for a later date, a detailed justification must be made to the satisfaction of the
Director that wastewater treatment needs will be met based on past growth records and future growth
projections and, as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve
waste flow reductions.
(3) The Director shall allow permits to be issued to facilities that are exceeding the 80 percent or 90 percent
loading rates if the additional flow is not projected to result in the facility exceeding its permitted hydraulic
capacity, the facility is in compliance with all other permit limitations and requirements, and it is
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director that adequate progress is being made in developing the
needed engineering evaluations or plans and specifications. In determining the adequacy of the progress,
the Director shall consider the projected flows, the complexity and scope of the work to be completed and
any projected environmental impacts.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.3;
Eff. September 1, 2006.
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Permit: NC0020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek VVWfP
Inspection Date: 04/15/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations &.Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ®n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 4n n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 4 n n n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ® ❑ ❑ n
Dates, times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis i
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n ❑ n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 4 0 n n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ■ n n n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 4n n n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? E n n n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek VWVTP
Inspection Date: 04/15/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Aerobic Digester
Is the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
# Is the odor acceptable?
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge'?
Comment:
Drying Beds
Is there adequate drying bed space?
Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate?
Are the drying beds free of vegetation?
# Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds?
Is the site free of stockpiled sludge?
Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant?
# Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill?
# Is the sludge land applied?
(Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate?
Comment:
Pump Station - Influent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
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Permit: NC0020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek WVVfP
Inspection Date: 04/15/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pump Station - Influent
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
Comment:
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek VWVTP
Inspection Date: 04/15/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
Comment:
Oxidation Ditches
Are the aerators operational?
Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
# Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes)
Comment:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
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Permit: NC0020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek WWl•P
Inspection Date: 04/15/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment:
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment:
Disinfection -Liquid
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
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Permit: NC0020656 Owner - Facility: Leith Creek VVVVTP
Inspection Date: 04/15/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Influent Sampling
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
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Annual Performance Report.2013
General Information
Facility/System Name:
Responsible Entity:
Person In Charge/Contact:
Applicable Permit(s)
City of Laurinburg Leith Creek Wastewater Plant
City of Laurinburg
Robert A. Ellis, Treatment Plants Director
NC0020656 / WQ002526 / WQCS00062
Description of Collection System
The City of Laurinburg's collection system consists of 34 pump stations located
throughout the system. There are 123.7 miles of gravity sewers and 24 miles of
force mains. Our Leith Creek Plant consist of two types of treatment, one extended
aeration plant, consisting of 2 aeration basins, 2 clarifiers, 2 chlorine contact
chambers and one return sludge pump station with 3pumps, total capacity 2.0
million gallons per day (MGD).
The second plant is an oxidation ditch style with 1 clarifier, 1 chlorination point and 1
return sludge pump station with 3 dual speed pumps, total capacity 2.0 MGD, for a
total treatment capacity of 4.0 MGD. The facility has 2 aerobic digesters, (1)
150,000-gallon tank and (1) 650,000-gallon tank with course air diffusers.
Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2013
The discharge from the City of Laurinburg's Leith Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant was in non-compliance for the months of June and July due to exceeding the
daily flow average of 4.000 MGD. The monthly average for the daily flows of June
was 4.464 MGD and for July 4.130 MGD. This was due to excessive rainfall.
Corrective Measures
The city is continually investigating inflow and infiltration problems to help improve
the system.
Summary of Sanitary Sewer Spills/Overflows:
Months Location Volume
07/03/2013 Manhole Old Lumberton Rd , 11640 Gallons
at Leith Creek
07/05/2013 Manhole at Lila Drive 9700 Gallons
The regional office has been notified. Applications are in process, to obtain grant
money to replace and rehab the sewer collection system.
*Note the overflows listed resulted in no environmental impact.

Notification
This Annual Performance Report will appear on the City of Laurinburg's web site
http://www.Iaurinburg.orq and a statement on our Consumer Confidence Report
(CCR) will inform citizens that the Annual Report is available via internet or upon
request.
Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of
my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users
or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its
availability.
Robert A. Ellis, Treatment Plants Director
Treatment Plants Director
City of Laurinburg
March 14, 2014