WQCS00297_Annual Performance Report July 2002-June 2003_20030829

Town of Lillington ! SEP - 3 2003
Annual Wastewater Collection System Report
July 2002 to June 2003
General Information
Facility Name: Lillington Wastewater Collection System
Responsible Entity: Town of Lillington
Permit Number:
Public Works Director: Michael Tutt
Operator in Responsible Charge: Timothy Smith
Telephone: [phone]
Description of Process
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The Town of Lillington Collection System consists of a combination of
gravity lines and pump stations which carry the Town's wastewater directly to the Harnett
County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. There, it undergoes extensive filtration,
sedimentation, sludge removal, and disinfection before being discharged into the Cape
Fear River. Our collection system is closely monitored and governed by the North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Water Quality Division.
Updates
This fiscal year the Town purchased a lateral camera. This camera enables
the collection system department to look into 4" sewer lines (the standard size of most
residential lines). This will be extremely beneficial to us for the fact that it will save time
and money by identifying what exactly the problem is. This fiscal year also the Town has
cleaned 13,759 feet (2.6 miles) of sewer lines.
Reminder
Grease is an ongoing problem in the collection system. The Town of
Lillington currently spends more than $4000.00 per year to reduce the amount of grease in
the system. After grease has been introduced to the system, it hardens inside pipes and
causes blockages. Contrary to popular belief, letting hot water run after disposing of
grease down a drain or using detergent with it Does Not dilute it. The only way to
prevent this from happening is to dispose of it in a trash can. Another way can be mixing
liquid vegetable fats with an absorbent such as kitty litter or coffee grounds and place
them in a lidded container before disposal. Any efforts you can make in doing this would
greatly help the collection system and reduce blockages to our customers. Please feel free
to contact the wastewater collection department at [phone] if you have any
questions.

Performance
Summary of system performance for the Fiscal Year 2002 to 2003.
July 2003 - Overflow occurred at Prison lift station due to a pump failure.
July 2003 - Overflow occurred at Prison lift station due to heavy rain fall.
April 2003 - Overflow occurred in the Duncan Street right of way due to heavy rainfall.
***Note: All sanitary sewer overflows have been recorded and reported to the State of
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
Name: Timothy Sth
Title: Collection System Supervisor
Entity: Town of Lillington
Date: August 29, 2003