WQCS00297_Annual Performance Report July 1999-July 2000_20000804

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Town of Lillington
nnual Wastewater Collection System Report
July 1999 to July 2000 ( �+
AUG 1 7 2000
General Information
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Facility Name: Lillington Wastewater Collection System
Responsible Entity: Town of Lillington
Interim Public Works Director: Jody Cline, Town of Lillington
Operator in Responsible Charge: Charles McNeil
Telephone: [phone]
Description of Process
The Town of Lillington Collection System has approximately 10 miles of gravity fed
sewer line and 6 sewer lift stations. The lift stations are located at the lowest points of the,
town to pump the gravity fed wastewater to the wastewater treatment facility. Four of the
six lift stations pump directly to the Main lift station. The Prison and Main lift stations
both pump directly to the headworks of the wastewater treatment facility.
Updates,
Currently, only two of the six lift stations have emergency backup power. They are, the
Main lift station, located at the end of Edwards Drive, and This End Up lift station,
located on Alexander Drive. Plans are being made to supply the other four stations with
emergency backup power. Total refurbishment has been done to the Duncan Street and
English Woods lift stations. New pumps, pump floats, and alarm systems have been
installed. A water tap to This End up lift station was completed July 2000 to supply the
station with a better means of being cleaned. This End Up lift station also had a visual
alarm installed and junction box put in to prevent the hydrogen sulfide gases from eating
away the electrical components. A survey was done to address the inflow and infiltration
problem (I / I ). This is when rain/groundwater seeps into manholes and sewer lines
dues to cracks/holes. Manhole rehabilitation will be underway in the near future.

Reminder
Grease is and has been an ongoing problem with the collection system. Grease hardens
inside the lines, inside the lift station walls, and harms the pumps. Contrary to popular
belief, pouring hot water or a type of detergent over the grease down the pipe DOES,
NOT dilute it. The only way to prevent this from happening is to dispose of the grease
properly. Any efforts you can make in doing this would greatly be appreciated. Please
feel/free to contact the sewer department at 910-893-3607 if you have any questions.
Performance
Summary of system performance for the Fiscal Year 1999 to 2000.
September 1999 Spill occurred at This End Up lift station due to Hurricane Floyd.
September 1999 — Spill occurred in the sewer right of way between East Duncan Street
and the Main lift station due to Hurricane Floyd.
September 1999 — Spill occurred at the Prison lift station due to Hurricane Floyd.
September 1999 — Spill occurred at the Duncan Street lift station due to Hurricane
Floyd.
March 1999 — Spill occurred at the Duncan Street lift station due to an electrical failure.
Notification
This report will be available for public inspection at the Town of Lillington Town Hall
during regular operation hours.
Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
Timothy E. Smith .447/1
Title: 1
Co lection System Superior
Entity: Town of Lillington
Date: August 4, 2000