WQCS00005_DV-2022-0002_20220301

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Durham
Facility Name: Durham Collection System
Permit Number: WOCS00005
County: Durham
Case Number: DV-2022-0002
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
A total of 2,400 gallons overflowed from a manhole due to debris in the line. All 2,400 gallons flowed into New Hope
Creek, a WS-V; NSW in the Cape Fear River Basin. Nutrie is and pathogens to surface waters.traon Cc.��+ w.
1IA1 $ i s r.a+tv,, f 5 It j o 1.41 as 5.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The SSO started on 08.03.2021 at 5:02 pm and ended 08.04.2021 at 1:02 am.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: Nutrients and pathogens to surface waters,C �-5c ham' Atr"'
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4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The costs to remediate the SSO was $3,906.17.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It is believed that no money was saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear that the violation was committed willfully or intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
There have been 4 enforcements cases against the violator within the last 12 months.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$36.57
Date
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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ROY COOPER
Governor
EUZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4109 5039
Return Receipt Requested
Donald F Greeley, Director of Water Resources
City of Durham
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701-3329
NORTH CAROLINA
Envlmnmental Quality
March 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-2I5.1(a)(1)
and Collection System Permit No. WQCS00005
City of Durham
Durham Collection System
Case No. DV-2022-0002
Durham County
Dear Mr. Greeley:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $286.57 ($250.00 civil penalty i
$36.57 enforcement costs) against City of Durham.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
5-Day Report submitted by City of Durham. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
requirements found in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00005 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation(s) that occurred
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, 1 conclude as a matter of law that City of Durham violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00005 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
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North Carolina Department of Emkomental Quality I Division of water Resources
Rak$gh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh North Carolina 27609
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, Scott
Vinson, Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against City of
Durham:
$250.00 For 1 of the 2 violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00005 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) for
Sanitary Sewer Overflow(s) resulting in a discharge without a valid permit.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$36.57 Enforcement Costs
$286.57 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty 1 have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1)
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The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
The duration and gravity of the violation;
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Submit payment of the penalty, OR
Submit a written request for remission, OR
Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Attn: PERCS Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission. you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Attn: PERCS Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
AND
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628

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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document, you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Hayes with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
Laserfiche

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: DV-2022-0002
Assessed Party: City of Durham
Permit No.: WQCS00005
County: Durham
Amount Assessed: $286.57
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (Le., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (Le., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF DURHAM
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
City of Durham
Durham Collection System
PERMIT NO. WQCS00005
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. DV-2022-0002
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $286.57 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated March 1, 2022, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
City of Durham
CASE NUMBER: DV-2022-0002
PERMIT NO: WQCS00005
FACILITY: Durham Collection System
Other Violations
INCIDENT VIOLATION
NUMBER DATE VIOLATION TYPE
REGION: Raleigh
COUNTY: Durham
VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
202101692 8/3/2021 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit
TOTAL VOLUME PENALTY
(GALLONS) AMOUNT
2,400 $250.00
202101722 8/9/2021 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit 500 $0.00

DWR
Division of Water Resources
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00005 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Durham Collection System
Owner: City of Durham
Incident #: 202101692
City: Durham County: Durham
Source of SSO (check applicable): Q Sanitary Sewer
Region: Raleigh
❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 3311 Shannon Road
Manhole #: 09023
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 08/03/2021 Time: 5:02 pm Incide
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 2,400
Describe how the volume was determined:
Weather conditions during the SSO event:
nt End Dt: 08/04/2021 Time: 01:02 am
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 8:0 hours
480mins x 5gpm
WET
Did SSO reach surface waters? [l Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Surface water name: New Hope Creek
Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 2400
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes EiNo ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
[I Debris in line
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Lauren Smith
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❑ DWR g Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 08/04/2021 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 05:03:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate 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 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-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 reference statute for further detail.
The Director. Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible altemative 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
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form
Page: 1

PART II:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART L OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS 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 DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Debris in line
What type of debris has been found in the line?
Debri was a dust cover that we use to keep debris from coming in from the Manhole entry point. The dust cover fell in
causing blockage.
Suspected cause or source of debris.
Under Manhole lid dust cover
Are manholes in the area secure and intact? 17 Yes No [] NA D NE
When was the area last checked/cleaned?
08/04/2021
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous
problems with debris?
Explain:
Yes 17No DNA ENE
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent futi 171 Yes D No E NA E NE
similar occurrences?
Comments:
The dust cover used in this location were a old faulty cover that have been known to fail. We replaced all dust covers in
area to avoid future incident.
System Visitation
ORC D Yes
Backup 171 Yes
Name:
Kerry Sanford
Cert#
992773
Date visited:
08/03/2021
Time visited:
5:02pm
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Crews flushed for several hours to find issue with blockage. Thev were unable to remove blockage with flush truck. Aftei
several hours of flushing crews decided to do a pump around to another Manhole in order to better view blockage cause.
They pumped the sewer into Mh09035 after Manhole was completely dry they noticed dust cover wedged in line
downstream. They were able to remove dust cover with a pick up removal stick. While trying to remove dust cover we al
had a crew setting up a pump to bypass all the untreated wastewater from the creek into Mh08290. After removal we hac
crew clean uo spill area with vacuum truck and 5 gallon buckets. We washed down area and reseeded and put straw do%
on area around Manhole. After cleanup crew used extended letter to flush 3 assets up and 3 assets down to insure spill
area is clear. We also removed all old dust covers in area.
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: Kerry Evan Sanford Date: 08/09/21 08:05 am
Signature: Title:
Telephone Number:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of 1
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of th
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

ROY COOPER
Gorenw
MICHAEL S. RREGAN
Smeary
L1NDA•CULPEPPER
Interim Ddnector
Mr. Donald F. Greeley
Director of Water Management
City of Durham
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Subject: Permit No. WQCS00005
City of Durham
Durham Collection System
Durham County .
Dear Mr. Greeley:
NORTH CAROLINA
F.rtririonmentaf Qttallty
August 16, 2018
In accordance with your application received August 9, 2018, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQCS00005,
dated August 16, 2018, to the City of Durham for the operation and maintenance of the subject wastewater collection
system.
This permit shall be effective from August 16, 2018 until July 31, 2026 and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations specified herein. It is your responsibility to thoroughly review this permit. Please pay particular attention
to the monitoring and reporting requirements in this permit and any special conditions.
Changes have been made to the boiler plate language of the permit. Most of the changes are for clarification
purposes, however Condition 1(3) has been removed. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) believes
that condition was included erroneously In previous permits. It was included based on proposed rulemaking by EPA
which was never promulgated and, In the continued absence of Federal regulations, DEQ lacks authority to include
such language in a permit. DEQ will continue to exercise enforcement discretion when evaluating sanitary sewer
overflows that may be considered to be beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee. A highlighted copy of the
permit identifying the changes made Is available at:
htto://ncdenr.s3.a mazonaws.com/s3fs-
public/Water9620Quality/Su rface%20Water%20Protection/PERCS/WC5%20(Collection%205vstem)/UpdatedN20W
QCS%20Temolate%2015.05.18%20(hirthlighted).pdf
For purposes of permitting, the collection system is considered to be any existing or newly installed system
extension up to the wastewater treatment facility property or point of connection with a separately owned sewer
system. The collection system is considered ail gravity lines, pump stations, force mains, low pressure sewer
systems, STEP systems, vacuum systems, etc. and associated piping, valves and appurtenances that help to collect,
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality l Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000

Durham Collection System
Permit No.WQCS00005
manage and transport wastewater to a wastewater treatment plant under the Permittee's ownership or
maintained and operated by the Permittee through a perpetual legal agreement. Satellite systems are systems
tributary to the Permittee's collection system but those collection systems are not owned or maintained by the
Permittee. The system description provided on Page 1 of this permit is meant to provide a general idea about the
size of the system and may not be all inclusive of the collection system at the time of permit issuance or afterward.
A discharge of wastewater to the environment from the Permittee's wastewater collection system prior to reaching
the wastewater treatment facilities is referred to herein as a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO). The evaluation of
enforcement options after an SSO will be determined considering all relevant information available or requested of
the Permittee Compliance with all conditions of the permit as well as all statutes and regulations pertaining to the
wastewater collection system must be maintained or appropriate enforcement actions may be taken as noted in
Condition VI (2).
A reportable SSO is an SSO greater than 1,000 gallons to the ground or an SSO of any amount that reaches surface
water (including through ditches, storm drains, etc.). Reporting requirements Including the required verbal report
and written report to the appropriate regional office are referenced in Condition IV (2). Form CS-SSO can be
downloaded from the SSO Reporting area at:
htto://ncdenr.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-
Dublic/WaterS20Qu ality/Surface%20Water%20Protection/PERCS/WCS%20{SSO%20Documentsl/CS-
SS0(2015).doc.,
A notice of deficiency (NOD), notice of violation (NOV), civil penalty, and/or a moratorium on the addition of waste
to the system may be issued if adequate justification for an SSO is NOT submitted to the regional office. In order to
submit a claim for justification of an SSO, you must use Part II of form CS-SSO with additional documentation as
necessary. DWR staff will review the justification claim and determine if enforcement action is appropriate. Please
be advised that the information needed to justify a spill is very comprehensive.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty days following the receipt of this permit. This request must
be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 1508 of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such
demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you have questions regarding compliance, contact the appropriate regional office. If you need additional
information concerning this permit, please contact Gwyn Ann McCullough at [phone].
Sincerely,
Ake&-S.
for Linda Culpepper
Interim Director, Division of Water Resources
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
enclosure: WQCS00005
cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations (electronic)
Water Resources Laserfiche (electronic)
Maureen Kinney, NC Operators Certification Program (electronic)
PERCS Files (electronic)

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Donald F Greeley, Director of Water Resources
City of Durham
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Durham, NC 27701-3329
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No.: NOV-2021-DV-0419
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - August 2021
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00005
Durham Collection System
Durham County
Dear Mr. Greeley.
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report/s submitted by
City of Durham. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the City of Durham violated Permit Condition
I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00005 by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate their collection system so
that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters and the SSO constituted making an
outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is required by G.S.
143-215.1.
The Raleigh Regional Office is providing the City of Durham an opportunity to provide evidence and justification as
to why the City of Durham should not be assessed a civil penalty for the violation(s) that are summarized below:
Total Vol
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Number Data (Mins) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
202101692 8/3/2021 480 3311 Shannon Road Debris in line
202101722 8/9/2021 250 4428 Sunvalley Drive Debris in line
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to G.S. 143-215.6A, a dvil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act In accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any
permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
This office requests that you respond to this Notice, in writing, within 10 business days of its
receipt. In your response, you should address the causes of non-compliance, remedial actions, and all other
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. The response to this correspondence will be
considered in this process. Enforcement decisions will also be based on volume spilled, volume reaching surface
waters, duration and gravity, impacts to public health, fish kills or recreational area closures. Other factors
considered in determining the amount of the dvil penalty are the violator's history of non-compliance, the cost of
rectifying the damage, whether the spill was Intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mitchell Hayes with the Water Quality Section in
the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200 or via email at [e-mail].
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Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
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Sanitary Sewer Overflows - August 2021
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00005
Durham Collection System
Durham County
Dear Mr. Greeley:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Reports submitted by
City of Durham. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office condudes that the Clty of Durham violated Permit Condition
I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00005 by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate their collection system so
that there is no SS0 (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters and the SS0 constituted making an
outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is required by G.S.
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WATER MANAGEMENT
CITY OF DURHAM
December 3, 2021
Mr. Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
NCDEQ, Division of Water Resources
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, N.C. 27609
Subject: NOV-2021-DV-0419 Permit No. WQCS00005
City of Durham Collection System, Durham County
Dear Mr. Vinson,
This letter is in response to your notice dated October 5, 2021 which was received by the City of Durham on
November 18, 2021. The October 5, 2021 letter states that the City of Durham is provided an opportunity to
present evidence and Justification to demonstrate that the proposed dull penalties forthe Notice of Violation
(NOV) should not be assessed forthe sanitary seweroverflows (SSOs) which occurred in the City's sewer collection
system between August 1, 2021 and August 31, 2021.
As requested, the City of Durham, Department of Water Management (DWM) is providing Information about the
two incidents which occurred during this timeframe which will support the City's position that despite meeting all
the conditions of the City's Collection System permit Including site visits, inspections and easement maintenance,
these events were exceptional, unintentional, temporary and beyond the City's exercise of reasonable control.
Inddent# 202101692- 3311 Shannon Road — August 3, 2E21
On August 3, 2021 manhole #09023 near 3311 Shannon Road overflowed with an estimated 2,400 gallons of
wastewater discharging Into New Hope Creek. This overflow occurred due to a blockage in the sewer main caused
by debris. While Water and Sewer Maintenance worked to remove the blockage, they diverted flow by pumping
wastewaterout of manhole #09023 around to manhole#09035. This reduced the level of wastewater in manhole
#09023 and enabled staff to determine that the root cause of the blockage was due to the manhole invert
becoming detached from the lid and falling into the manhole. While some staff worked to remove the manhole
insert using a pickup stick, other staff dammed the creekdownstream, flushed using a nearby hydrant
(dechlorinated water) and then pumped untreated wastewater back into the collection system. The area was
remediated by washing/deaningthe area, reseeding and coveringthe area with straw. Crews also cleaned reaches
(at least 3 manholes) above and below manhole #09023. As per practice, staff removed the inserts of this same
type in these 6 manholes and replaced them with newer and more substantial inserts.
The City's Stormwate r Services Division responded and conducted ammonia testing to help determine the extent
of the spill and to advise when the site returned to normal conditions. No immediately visible adverse
environmental Impacts or hazards to persons or property occurred.
City of Durham crews have followed up by cleaning the lines above and below the Incident location and using CCTV
trucks. As required, a news release was issued within the 24-hour window. The cost to remediate this spill was
$3,906.17.

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WATER MANAGEMENT
CITY OF DURHAM
Date: December 6, 2021
To: Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
NCDEQ, Division of Water Resources
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, N.C. 27609
From: Don Greeley, P.E., P.L.S., Director
Subject: NOV-2020-DV•0419, Permit No. WCS00005
City of Durham Collection System, Durham County
I received the document addressed to
(please print NAME)
Raleigh Regional Office on Tuesday, December 6, 2021.
Signature Date
1600 Mist Lake Dr. Durham, NC 27704 919.560.4381 DurhamNC gov
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Inddent 9 202101722 — 4428 Sun Valley Print— August 9, 2021
On August9, 2021,i a seweroverfiowoccurred near4428 Sun Valley Drive with approximately500 gallons of
untreated wastewater flowing Into Th ird Fork Creek. Water& Sewer Maintenance's Quick Response crew
responded to the site but were unable to dear the blockage in the mainline. Additional crews responded to the
site and using two Vac All Trucks were able to clear the bulidupof debris (rocksand rags) in the line. Crews
remediated the area around the spill, damming the creek, flushed using a nearby hydrant (dechlorinated water)
and pumped the untreated wastewater back into the collection system. Crews also flushed/cleaned the collection
system upstream and downstream of the event location and used CCTV to check for any other issues assodated
with the event.
The City's StormwaterServices Division responded and conducted ammonia testing to help determine the extent
of the spill and to advise when the site returned to normal conditions. No Immediately visible adverse
environmental impacts or hazards to persons or property occurred.
City of Durham crews have followed up by deaning the lines above and below the incident location and using CCTV
trucks. As required, a news release was Issued within the 24-hour window. The cost to remediate this spill was
$10,078.40
Ongoing Cit►►-wide Measures to Reduce the Occurrence ofSSOs
The dty has several programs In place to reduce and/or preventthe occurrence of SSOs. The City has
implemented a CM OM plan that expands and enhances its existing programs.
■ System Flushing and Inspection: The City routinely contracts flushing, CCTV inspection, smoke testing and
manhole inspections of portions of the sewer collection system. The City is completing the inspection of the
collection system systematicallythrough City defined basins.
Additionally, the City ensuresthe requirements of the collection system permit are met by deployingCity
crews to flush at least 10% of the collection system annually with a goal of exceeding the requirement by at
least 2 to 5% each year. The City measures the flushing on a fiscal year basis. For the FY 2022 year to date, the
City has cleaned 4.62% of the system. As operations normalize post-Covid-19, staff will dedicate more time to
this program.
• Sewer Rehabilitation Program: The City has an active Sewer Rehabilitation Program. The program includes
flow monitoring (25 permanent monitors), CCTV inspection, manhole inspection, easement mowing, field
Inspections and investigations, point repairs, line replacement, root and grease abatement and cured -in -place
manhole and line rehabilitation. There are 4 employee positions dedicated to the City's system rehabilitation
programs in the Utility Engineering Division of DWM. This workgroup handles flow monitoring and system
data management and contract preparation, administration and inspections. There are 20 employee positions
in the Collections Systems Maintenance workgroup in the Water & Sewer Maintenance (WSM) Division of
DWM. This group performs CCTV inspections, hydraulic cleaning activities, mowingand manhole inspection
and repair. They respond to blockages and overflows. WSM does contract inspections as well. In addition,
crews from the Main line workgroupof WSM perform point repairs, line replacementsandsome cured -in -
place lining. The department established the Lift Station Maintenance Division in 2018 to focus oversight and
maintenance of the 65 lift stations throughout the service area and the 136 ARVs in the system. This 18-
memberwork group conducts the required daily/weekly inspections and associated preventive maintenance
activities. The City spends more than $5,000,000 on SewerRehabilitation projects annually as a part of its
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Fat, Oils and Grease Program (FOG): The department's FOG education and outreach effort is conducted by 3.0
FTEs (staff shared 50/50 with the Industrial Waste Control Program). In addition to workingdosely with the
Durham County Health Department, staff routinely inspectover S00 food service establishments (FSEs)
annually to ensure appropriate deaning and maintenance of grease interceptors. Staff partldpates in a
number of community events (Earth Day, CenterFest, and landlord Workshops) as well as n eighborhood
meetings to increase awareness of what is appropriate to put in the sewer system. FOG staff conducts post -
SSOs follow-up education and enforcement as necessary. The City also invests more than $35,000 per year in
advertising (TV commercials, social media, etc.) regarding the proper disposal of FOG and wipes.
Summary:
Based upon the documented information provided above regarding these incidents, the City believesthat
overflows were exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the City's/department's
reasonable control. The City actively manages, operates and maintains its system In such a manner as to meet all
the requirements of the Collection System permit. As detailed above, the City systematically inspects, flushes and
rehabilitates its wastewater collection system. The department works actively to educate the community
regarding what should and should not be discharged into the City'ssewercollectlon system,
Department staff welcomes the opportunity to meet with you and your staff to review our program and discuss
constructive ways to improve what we are already doing in the City of Durham. If you have any questions or need
any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or via email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Donald F. Greeley, DI
Attachments
c: Jason Robinson, OEQ — Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Raleigh Regional Office
Junior Mobley, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Maintenance
Vicki Westbrook, Assistant Director, Administration, Regulatory Compliance & Communications
Scott Smart, Assistant Director, Systems & Maintenance
Jerry Morrone, Utility Engineering Manager, Sr.

DWR
DEC - 6 2021
Division of Water Resource; Raleigh Re iona1 Office
ART I:
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Form CS-SSO
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWO Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00005 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Durham Collection System Incident #: 202101692
Owner: City of Durham
City: Durham
County: Durham Region: Raleigh
Source of SSO (check applicable): [a Sanitary Sewer 0 Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 3311 Shannon Road
Manhole #: 09023
Latitude (Decimal Degrees): Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 08/03/2021 Time: 5:02 pm Incident End Dt: 08/04/2021 Time: 01:02 am
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 2,400 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 8:0 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: 480mins x 5gpm
Weather conditions during the SSO event: WET
Did SSO reach surface waters? Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Surface water name: New Hope Creek
Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 2400
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Debris in line
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted }: Lauren Smith
❑ DWR Q Emergency Mgmt Date (mm.dd-yyy): 08/04/2021 Time (hh:mmAM/PM): 05:03:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143 215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-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 reference statute for further detail.
The Director. Division of Water Resources may take enforcement action for SSOs that ar required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative 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 li must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED_AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART 1 OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE QE THE (V 6S CHECKED IN PART
(In the check boxes below, NA in Not Applicable and NE a Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Debris in line
What type of debris has been found In the line?
Debra was a dust ever that we use to keeo debris from comina in from the Manhole entry point. The dust cover fell in
causing blockele,
Suspected cause or source of debris.
Under Manhole lid dust cover
Are manholes in the area secure and intact? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
When was the area last checked/cleaned?
08/04/2021
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous ❑ Yes to No ❑ NA ❑ NE
problems with debris?
Explain:
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent tut Yes [] No f NA ❑ NE
similar occurrences?
Comments:
The dust cover used in this location were a old faulty cover that have been known to fail. We replaced all dust covers in
Brea to avoid future incident.
System Visitation
ORC ❑ Yes
Backup 2 Yes
Name:
Kerry -Santora(
Cert#
992773
Date visited:
08/03/2021
Time visited:
5:02nm
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

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Thev outlined the sewer into Mh09035 after Manhole was completely dry they noticed dust cover wedoed in Tine
downstream. Thev were able to remove dust cover with a pick up removal stick. While trying to remove dust cover we al
had a crew setting up a pump to bypass afl the untreated wastewater from the creek into Mh08210. After removal we hat
crew clean up spill area with vacuum truck and 5 gallon buckets, We washed down area and reseeded and oyt straw do%
on area around Manhole, After cleanup crew used extended fetter to flush 3 assets UD and 3 assets down to ipsure spill
area is clear. ale also removed all old dust covers in area.
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: Kerry Evan Sanford Date: 08/09/21 08:05 am
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title: [/I („��
Any addition Information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days oft
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the Incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of th
form is completed, if used).
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
City Manager
CITY OF DURHAM
News Media Contact
Joe Lunne, Sr. Public Information & Comms Analyst
Water Management Dept.
919.560.4381 ext. 35255 1 919.397.6131 (mobile)
[e-mail]
News Release
For Immediate Release. August 4, 2021
City of Durham contains sewer spill near 3311 Shannon Road
DURHAM, N.C. — The City of Durham Department of Water Management reports that on August 3, 2021 staff
responded to a sewer overflow near 3311 Shannon Road. Approximately 2,400 gallons of untreated wastewater
flowed into the New Hope Creek Watershed. The spill was caused by the manhole insert falling into the sewer and
blocking flow.
Staff were notified of the overflow at 5:02 p.m. on August 3, 2021 and the blockage was cleared at 1:00 am on August
4. Crews removed the object, dammed the creek downstream, flushed the creek, pumped the untreated wastewater
back into the sanitary sewer system, and remediated the spill site. There were no observed hazards to persons or
property.
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on August 4,
7021, as required by state regulations/law. For more information, contact Junior Mobley, Superintendent of Water &
wer Maintenance.
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Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Form CS-SSO
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This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00005 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Durham Collection System Incident #: 202101692
Owner: City of Durham
City: Durham
County: Durham Region: Raleigh
Source of SSO (check applicable): Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 3311 Shannon Road
Manhole #: 09023
Latitude (Decimal Degrees): Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 08/03/2021 Time: 5:02 pm Incident End Dt: 08/04/2021 lime: 01:02 am
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 2.400 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 8:0 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: 480mins x 5gpm
Weather conditions during the SSO event: WET
Did SSO reach surface waters? Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 2400
Surface water name: New Hope Creek
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes IRINo ❑ Unknown if Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
El Debris in line
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Lauren Smith
❑ DWR 121 Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 08/04/2021 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 05:03:00 am
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If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate 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 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-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 reference statute for further detail.
The Director. Division of Water Rksources. may take enforcemeltt action for S$Os that are required to to reoorted to
Division unless it Is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative 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
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED. A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form
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PART II:
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 SECTONS 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 DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS 1S
Debris in line
What type of debris has been found in the line?
Debri was a dust cover that we use to keen debris from coming in from the Manhole entry point. The dust cover fell in
causing biockaae,
Suspected cause or source of debris.
Under Manhole lid dust cover
Are manholes in the area secure and intact? 2 Yes r] No ❑ NA ❑ NE
When was the area last checked/cleaned?
08/04/2021
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous ❑ Yes 2 No ❑ NA ❑ NE
problems with debris?
Explain:
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent futi 2 Yes ❑ No D NA ❑ NE
similar occurrences?
Comments:
file dugwy9used in this location were a old faulty cover that bpve been known to fail We replaced all dust covers in
area to avoid future incident.
SystemVisitation
ORC
❑ Yes
Backup g Yes
Name:
Kenn Sanford
Cert#
992773
Date visited:
08/03/2021
Time visited:
5:02pm
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Crews flushed for several hours to find issue with blockage. They were unable to remove blockage with flush trues,_ Aftet
several hours of flushing crews decided to do a Dump around to another Manhole In order to better view blockaae cause,.
Thev pumped the sewer into M1i09035 after Manhole was completely dry they noticed dust ever wedged fn line
downstream. Thev were able to remove dust cover with a Dick uo removal stick. While trying to remove dust cover weal
had a crew setting uo aoump to bvDass all the untreated wastewater from the creek into Mh08290. After removal we ha;
crew clean up spill area with vacuum truck and 5 gallon buckets. We washed down area and reseeded and out straw dot
on area around Manhole. After cleenuD crew used extended letter to flush 3 assets uo and 3 assets down tainsure son
area is clear. We also removed all old dust covers in area.
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: Kerry Evan Sanford Date: 08/09/21 08:05 am
Signature:
Telephone Number:
j S Title:
Gig.c.
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of 1
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of th
form is completed, if used).
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
City Manager
CITY OF DURHAM
News Media Contact
Joe Lunne, Sr. Public Information & Comms Analyst
Water Management Dept.
919.560.4381 ext. 35255 i 919.397.6131(mobile)
Joe.lunne@DurhamNC goy
News Release
For Immediate Release: August 4, 2021
City of Durham contains sewer spill near 3311 Shannon Road
DURHAM, N.C. —The City of Durham Department of Water Management reports that on August 3, 2021 staff
responded to a sewer overflow near 3311 Shannon Road. Approximately 2,400 gallons of untreated wastewater
flowed into the New Hope Creek Watershed. The spill was caused by the manhole insert failing into the sewer and
blocking flow.
Staff were notified of the overflow at 5:02 p.m. on August 3, 2021 and the blockage was cleared at 1:00 am on August
4. Crews removed the object, dammed the creek downstream, flushed the creek, pumped the untreated wastewater
back into the sanitary sewer system, and remediated the spill site. There were no observed hazards to persons or
property.
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on August 4,
7021, as required by state regulations/law. For more information, contact Junior Mobley, Superintendent of Water &
:wer Maintenance.
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