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WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Permittee:Steven Orr Permit Number: NC0028975
Facility Name: City of Saluda County: Polk
Incident Number:202200659
Incident Started: Date:03/23/2022 Time: 07:00
Incident Ended: Date:03/23/2022 Time: 09:04
Level of Treatment:
None Primary Treatment Secondary Treatment Tertiary Chlorination/Disinfection
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did it Reach Surface Waters? Yes No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: Surface Water Name:
Did the Upset/Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes No
Specific area of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit): Upset clarifiers, chlorine contact chamber and effluent.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass: Heavy rains 1.5 inches in a short duration the morning of 3/23/22.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken: Blowers were turned off to settle plant into aeration and stop upset. Clarifiers and effluent were not losing by 09:04 03/23/2022. Aerators were left off by operator until flow returned to normal.
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable): Blowers were turned off by Maintenance staff as soon as they were aware of the upset.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences: The City is planning to repair 600ft of sewer line to begin addressing inflow and infiltration problems.
Additional Comments About the Event:
North Carolina Department of Environment Quality
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources Emergency Management Contact Name:Mikal Wilmer Date: 03/23/2022 Time: 14:41
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: Trevor C McMinn Phone Number: 828-691-7191
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? Yes No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
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: Trevor McMinn
Signature: Title:ORC Date: 03/23/2022