WQCS00005_DV-2022-0076 case file_20220801

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Durham
Facility Name: Durham Collection System
Permit Number: WOCS00005
County: Durham
Case Number: DV-2022-0076
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;
32,000 gallons of sewage flowed from a collapsed line. All 32,000 gallons of sewage flowed into Sandy Creek a WS-IV;
NSW in the Cape Fear River Basin. Increased nutrients and pathogens to surface waters.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The SSO started 02.28.2022 at 1:40 pm and ended the same day at 7:00 pm.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on surface water quality includes increased nutrients and pathogens, Vl'► LIN GQ' Cc*tsSt
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of remediation and repair is approximately $375,000.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It does not appear 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 enforcement cases against the violator within the past 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
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4109 6265
Return Receipt Requested
Donald F Greeley, Director of Public Utilities
City of Durham
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701-3329
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and Collection System Permit No. WQCS00005
City of Durham
Durham Collection System
Case No. DV-2022-0076
Durham County
Dear Greeley:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,036.57 ($1,000.00 civil penalty
+ $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, I 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 terns, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
NorthCarolkta Department of Envlronmenta[Quallty 1 Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 6ar*ett Drive i Raleigh, North Groans 27609
919.791.4200

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, I, Scott
Vinson, Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against City of
Durham:
$1,000.00 For 1 of the 3 violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS0000S and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) for
Sanitary Sewer Overflow(s) resulting in a discharge without a valid permit.
$1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$36.57 Enforcement Costs
$1,036.57 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I 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) 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;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether 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; and
(8) 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) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) 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

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 14313-282.1(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 tQan Administrative Hearing. and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) dAyl 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

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 mitch.hayes@ncdenr,gov.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: DV-2022-0076
Assessed Party: City of Durham
Permit No.: WQCS00005
County: Durham
Amount Assessed: $1,036.57
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:

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-2022-0076
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,036.57 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated August 2, 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
ADDRESS
SIGNATURE
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
City of Durham
CASE NUMBER: DV-2022-0076
PERMIT NO: WQCS00005
FACILITY: Durham Collection System
Other Violations
INCIDENT VIOLATION
NUMBER DATE VIOLATION TYPE
REGION: Raleigh
COUNTY: Durham
VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
TOTAL VOLUME PENALTY
(GALLONS) AMOUNT
202200216 2/14/2022 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit
202200241 2/20/2022 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit
900 $0.00
370 $0.00
202200288 2/28/2022 CSOISSO(Sewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit 32,000 $1,000.00

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Donald F Greeley, Director of Water Resources
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101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701-3329
NORTH CAROUNA
March 14, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION 11 INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No.: NOV-2022-DV-0072
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - February 2022
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
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mins) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
202200216 2/14/2022 36 5216 Pentith Grease 900 900 Notice of Violation
202200241 2/20/2022 74 2518 indian Trail Roots 370 370 Notice of Violation
202200288 2/28/2022 320 4126 University Dr. Pipe Failure (Break) 32,000 32,000 Notice of Violation -
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This Notice of Violation / Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted violation. Pursuant
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 civil 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],
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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WATER MANAGEMENT
CITY OF DURHAM
April 1, 2022
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-2022-DV-0072 Permit No. WQCS00005
City of Durham Collection System, Durham County
Dear Mr. Vinson,
This letter is in response to the notice dated March 14, 2022 which was received by the City of Durham on March
28, 2022. The March 14, 2022 letter states that the City of Durham is provided an opportunity to present evidence
and justification to demonstrate that the proposed civil penalties for the Notice of Violation (NOV) should not be
assessed for the sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) which occurred in the City's sewer collection system between
February 1, 2022 and February 28, 2022.
As requested, the City of Durham, Department of Water Management (DWM) is providing information about the
three incidents that occurred during this timeframe to support the City's position that these events were
exceptional, unintentional, temporary, and beyond the City's exercise of reasonable control despite meeting all the
conditions of the City's Collection System permit including site visits, inspections, and easement maintenance.
Incident U 202200216 - 5216 Penrith Drive— February 14, 2022
On February 14, 2022, an overflow occurred near 5216 Penrith Drive with an estimated 900 gallons of wastewater
discharging into Northeast Creek. Crews used a quick response truck to clear the blockage composed of grease and
debris. Crews dammed the downstream creek with sandbags, set up a 4-inch pump to pump the untreated
wastewater back into the collection system, and flushed the area using a nearby hydrant (dechlorinated water).
After the initial cleanup was completed, crews used a Jet -Vac truck to clean the three upstream manholes and
three downstream manholes to ensure the pipes were clear of any issues.
The City's Stormwater 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 were observed.
The department's Industrial Waste Control/FOG program staff distributed notices to the neighborhood to inform
and educate the residents on the effects of grease on the collection system and the appropriate disposal options.
The indicated series of reaches were added to the City's Hot Spot program and will be checked by CCTV truck on a
periodic basis to minimize further incidents.
City of Durham crews have followed up by cleaning the lines upstream and downstream of the incident location
and used CCTV trucks to ensure the pipes are cleared. As required, a news release was issued within the 24-hour
window. The cost to remediate this spill was $6,130.70.

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Incident # 202200241— 2518 Indian Trail February 20, 2022
On February 20, 2022, an overflow occurred near 2518 Indian Trail releasing an estimated total of 370 gallons of
wastewater into an unnamed tributary of Ellerbe Creek. Crews used a quick response truck to clear the blockage
which was caused by root intrusion. Crews dammed the downstream creek with sandbags, set up a 4-inch pump to
pump the untreated wastewater back into the collection system, and flushed the area using a nearby hydrant
(dechlorinated water). Crews then used a Jet -Vac truck to clean the three upstream manholes and three
downstream manholes to ensure the pipes were clear.
The City's Stormwater 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 were observed.
City of Durham staff will monitor this portion of the collection system for root intrusion and if the root intrusion
becomes an ongoing issue, the area will be included in the City's root control contract.
City of Durham crews have followed up by cleaning and CCTVing the lines upstream and downstream of the
incident location. As required, a news release was issued within the 24-hour window. The cost to remediate this
spill was $7,635.26.
Incident* 202200288 — 4126 University Drive — February 28, 2022
0n February 28, 2022, an overflow occurred at 4126 University Drive releasing an estimated total of 32,000 gallons
of wastewater into the storm drain which feeds an unnamed tributary of Sandy Creek. Initial efforts to clear the
blockage were unsuccessful so the crew set up a bypass pump to stop the overflow and transfer wastewater back
into the collection system. Additionally, crews dammed the creek downstream with sandbags, set up a 4-inch
pump to pump the untreated wastewater back into the collection system, and flushed the creek using a nearby
hydrant (dechlorinated water).
The City's Stormwater Services Division responded to the site and conducted ammonia testing to help determine
when the site returned to normal conditions. No immediately visible adverse environmental impacts or hazards to
persons or property were observed.
The CCTV crew identified a section of sewer main that had collapsed approximately four feet above the upstream
manhole. Based on the CCTV findings, staff determined that the section of main could not be repaired and would
require a full sewer line replacement. After further review and consultation with the department's Utility
Engineering staff, it was decided that due to the scope of work, the most practical long-term solution would be to
reroute the sewer line. The services of a contractor were immediately procured and the repair and pipe
replacement work has been completed. CIPP lining of the downstream sewer mains and final lift asphalt still need
to be completed.
The current total cost of remediation provided by WSM crews and the contractor is $325,006.14. It is estimated
that an additional $50,000 will be needed to complete the replacement, bringing the total cost of this remediation
and repair to approxely $375,000.
Ongoinfl City -Wide Measures to Reduce the Occurrence of SSOs
The City has several programs in place to reduce and/or prevent the occurrence of SSOs. The City has implemented
a CMOM plan that expands and enhances its existing programs.

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■ System Flushing and Inspection: The City routinely contracts cleaning, CCTV inspection, smoke testing, and
manhole inspections of portions of the sewer collection system. The City completes the inspection of the
collection system systematically based City defined geographical basins.
The City ensures the requirements of the collection system permit are met by deploying City crews to clean 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 cleaning on a fiscal year basis starting July 1. As of February 28, 2022, 10.13% of
City's collection system has been cleaned by City staff and contractors.
■ 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 full-time equivalent (FTEs) 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 FTEs in
the City's Collections Systems Maintenance workgroup in the Water and Sewer Maintenance (WSM) Division
of DWM. This group performs CCTV inspections, hydraulic cleaning activities, mowing, manhole inspections,
and manhole repairs. They respond to all reported concerns, including blockages and overflows. In addition,
the CSM crews are supported by the Excavation Services workgroup of WSM who perform identified point
repairs, line replacements, and cured -in -place lining. In 2018, the department established the Lift Station
Maintenance Division to focus oversight and maintenance of the 65 lift stations throughout the service area
and the 136 ARVs in the system. This 18 FTE work group conducts the required daily and weekly inspections
and associated preventive maintenance activities. The City spends more than $5,000,000 on Sewer
Rehabilitation projects annually as a part of its Capital Improvements Programs.
■ Fat, Oils and Grease Program (FOG): The department's FOG education and outreach effort is conducted by 3
FTEs (staff shared 50/50 with the Industrial Waste Control Program). In addition to working closely with the
Durham County Health Department, staff routinely inspect over 800 food service establishments (FSEs)
annually to ensure appropriate cleaning and maintenance of grease interceptors. Staff participate in a number
of community events (Earth Day, Center Fest, and Landlord Workshops) as well as neighborhood meetings to
increase awareness of what is appropriate to put in the sewer system. FOG staff conduct 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.
Summary:
Based upon the documented information provided above regarding these incidents, the City believes that these
SSOs were exceptional, unintentional, temporary, and caused by factors beyond the City's and department's
reasonable control. The City actively manages, operates and maintains its system in such a manner as to meet or
exceed all the requirements of the Collection System permit. As detailed above, the City systematically inspects,
flushes and rehabilitates its wastewater collection system. The Department actively works to educate the
community regarding what should and should not be discharged into the City's sewer collection system.

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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, Director, PE, PLS
Attachments
jaicket,t, rectip/
c: Jason Robinson, DEQ— Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Raleigh Regional Office
Junior Mobley, Superintendent, Water & Sewer Maintenance
Vicki Westbrook, Assistant Director
Scott Smart, Assistant Director
Jerry Morrone, Utility Engineering Manager, Sr,

DWG
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 #: 202200216
City: Durham
Source of SSO (check applicable):
County: Durham Region: Raleigh
10 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): 5216 Penrith
Manhole #: 02756
Latitude (Decimal Degrees): Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
—Incident-Started Dt: 02/1412022-11me; 8:14 am — indident EndDt: 02/14/2022 Time: 08:50 am
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 900
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 0:36 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: 25 GALLONS X 36 GPM
Weather conditions during the SSO event:
)id SSO reach surface waters? [l Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 900
Surface water name: Northeast Creek
Dry
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
[0 Grease
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Stephanie Goss
[7� DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/14/2022 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 12:00:00 pm
❑ No [I Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
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 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 ill S CO, - LETED A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF 'US FOR 1

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 IS
Grease
When was the last time this specific line (or wet well) was cleaned?
02/14/2022
Oo you have an enforceable grease ordinance that requires new or retrofit of grease IZ Yes D No ❑ NA D NE
traps/interceptors?
Have there been recent inspections and/or enforcement actions taken on nearby D Yes 0 No 11 NA NE
restaurants or other nonresidential grease contributors?
Explain.
Tyrone Battle is the head over our F.O.G. Program. Which is a program to eliminate fats, oils and grease discharge into
the sewer system. He was contacted after spill to pass out information to apartment complex in area.
Have there been other SSOs or blockages in this area that were also caused by ❑ Yes [f No D NA D NE
grease?
When?
NA
If yes, describe them:
NA
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location? 2 Yes D No NA D NE
Explain.
Currently this location will be put on a hotspot program. this program is set in place to monitor high maintenance areas
after a SSO. We will be cleaning the area on a 3-6months basis until problem is corrected.
Have educational materials about grease been distributed in the past? ❑ Yes J No E] NA f] NE
When?
NA
and to whom?
NA
Explain?
Tyrone Battle was contacted and edug ition material will be pasted out b his wprk group as part of the F.O.G..Program.
If the SSO occurred at a pump station, when was the wet well and pumps last
checked for grease accumulation?
NA

Were the floats clean? ❑ Yes ❑ No NA E NE
Comments:
On 02/14/2022 at 8:14am dispatch called in a Manhole overflowing at 5216 Penrith Dr. Crews arrived onsite to find Mani-
02756 overflowing at a rate of 25GPM, Crews set up mini flushed at Manhole 02740 and proceeded to flush to remove
blockage. After pulling out debris basket we found grease in basket. Crews are onsite 02/15/2022 Cleaning 3 assets abc
and 3 assets below to correct any issues in Sewer System. This will also be put on City Of Durham's Hotspot Program to
monitor on a 3 month basis until we deem all lines are flowing at a normal rate annually.
System Visitation
ORC [] Yes
Backup
Yes
Name:
Kerry Sanford
Cert#
992773
Date visited:
02/14/2022
Time visited:
9:00am
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
On 02/14/2022 at 8:14am dispatch called in a Manhole overflowing at 5216 Penrith Dr. Crews arrived onsite to find Mani-
02756 overflowing at a rate of 25GPM. Crews set up mini flushed at Manhole 02740 and proceeded to flush to remove
blockage. After pulling out debris basket ww found grease in basket. Crews set up a bypass pump on Manhole 06976 to
bypass all untreated wastewater that went in Northeast Creek back into the sewer system. We set up sandbags in creek
to make sure no wastewater got past pump while we removed the untreated wastewater. Crews cleaned and washed srr
area around Manhole 02756 to insure no wastewater was left on soil and soil was skimmed to remove contaminants.
Crews proceeded to locate other Manholes above asset that overflowed and set uo a plan to flush 3 assets above and 3
assets below spill Manhole as needed to insure sewer main is flowing at a normal rate. Supervisors will also put area on
hotspot monitor program to monitor on a 3months basis until we feel safe that area Is under control with grease issue.
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: 02/15/22 08:00 am
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title: —
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of I
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of ti-
form is completed, if used).

Walker, Daniel
From: Lunne, Joe
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 8:15 AM
Subject: SSO near 5216 Penrith Drive
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY OF DURHAM
News Media Conta
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Analy
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919.560.4381 ext. 35255 1919.397.6131(mobil,
[e-mail]
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 15, 2022
City of Durham contains sewer spill near 5216 Penrith Drive
)URHAM, N.C. —The City of Durham Department of Water Management reports that on February 14, 2022 staff
Pcoonded to a manhole overflowing near 5216 Penrith Drive. Approximately 900 gallons of untreated wastewater
fed into an unnamed tributary of Northeast Creek. The overflow was caused by a blockage of grease in the sewer line
tall were notified of the overflow at 8:14 a.m. on February 14, and the overflow was stopped at 8:50 a.m. Crews
ammed the creek downstream and pumped the untreated wastewater back into the sewer system.
s a reminder, only water, human waste, and toilet paper are permitted to be discharged into the sewer system. All
ther materials —including fats, oils, and grease (FOG) that should not be allowed into the sink —contribute to sanitary
awer overflows. To learn more about the way FOG clogs pipes and how to properly dispose of them, visit our Industrial
'taste Control, Pretreatment, and Grease Reduction Program at www.durhamnc.gov/1077.
he N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on February 14,
022, as required by state regulations/law. For more information, contact Junior Mobley, Superintendent of Water &
ewer Maintenance,
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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 Incident #: 202200241
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): 2518 Indian Trail
Manhole #: 29129
Latitude (Decimal Degrees): Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: - 02/20/2022 Time; 2:01 pm Incident -End Dt: -02/2012022—Time: 03:15-prtr
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 370 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 1:14 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: 74mins x 5gpm
Weather conditions during the SSO event: Dry
Did SSO reach surface waters? I J Yes ❑ No [] Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 370
Surface water name: Ellerbe Creek
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes El No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Roots
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Todd Green
❑ DWR Q Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/20/2022 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 04:53:00 pm
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 ma 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 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

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 IS
Roots
Do you have an active root control program on the line / area in question? [f Yes (] No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Describe
After spill crews flushed 3 assets above and 3 assets below to make sure no issues in area. Assets will be put on a
Hotspot Program. The Hot Spot Program serves as a control program where we monitor the area according to issue. Wi
root issue we will have these assets cleaned on a 3 months basis until possible repairs can be made or cured in place linf
is installed.
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location because of roots' Yes No D NA D NE
Explain:
Currently we will have this area on a Hotspot Program where we flush to remove roots on a 3 months basis and adiust as
until a repair is made or we feel issue is resolved by engineering. Also lines will be CCTV to insure all roots are removed.
What corrective actions have been accomplished at the SSO location (and
surrounding system if associated with the SSO)?
Crews set up let/vac equipment to flush and root cut all assets in area associated with SSO Manhole. Crews used CCTV
technology to insure all roots are removed and any structural issues are resolved.
What corrective actions are planned at the SSO location to reduce root intrusion?
Crews will CCTV to see how severe root issue is in spill assets. If issue is severe and needs attention. We will take the
data collected and refer all problems to engineering to have repairs made or Slip Lined with CIPP lining technology.
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? [] Yes WI No El NA EJ NE
If Yes, when?
NA
Comments:
On 2/20/2022 at 2:01 om Water Sewer Maintenance received a call from Daupler system about a Manhole overflowing
behind 2518 Indian Trail. Crews dispatched and arrived onsite at 2:35pm. Upon arrival crews found Manhole 29129
ove Iowin # rate o rn. Cr s flu hed with uick res onse to remove biucliage of rzFts. Crews removed b1ockagL
3:15 for a total of 370 gallons of wastewater in a unnamed tributary of Ellerbe Creek. Crews tested creek for ammonia any
found a location at Manhole 19583 where we set up Bypass Pump and blocked the creek with sandbags to insure no
untreated wastewater got bv. Crews will pump all untreated wastewater back into the sewer system at Manhole 19583.
Crews used Hydrant 01055 to push all untreated wastewater to pump for removal. Crews will be working for the next few
days to eliminate anv issues in assets above and be#ow the SSO Manhole.
System Visitation
ORC E Yes
Backup Yes

Name:
Kerry Sanford
Cert#
992773
Date visited:
02/20/2022
Time visited:
04:10pm
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Crews arrived onsite at 2:35pm and proceeded to find dry Manhole 33989. Willie Elliott was our oncall auv and he
proceeded to flush with quick response to remove blockage. Crew had a debris basket in place and after blockage was
removed Willie found roots in basket. Crews had 30 5 gallon buckets of debris around spill Manhole. They removed taint
soil and debris and sucked ail debris inside JetNac Combo. Crew had already set up bypass pump and blocked creek to
insure no untreated wastewater passed bv. We used bypass pump to pump untreated wastewater back into the sewer
system. Crews use JetNac combo and 2 defused hydrants to help push and remove all waste water that entered unnarn
tributary. After removal of soil around Manhole crew placed seed and straw around area soil was removed. Crews clean
3 assets above and below spill asset to insure issue is resolved. Also CCTV was done to collect data.
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: 02/22/22 08:37 am
Signature:
Telephone Number:
f _ Title: 0 si
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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Walker, Daniel
From: Lunne, Joe
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 1:51 PM
Subject: SSO near 2518 Indian Trail
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY OF DURHAM
News Media Conta
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Analy
Water Management Dep
919.560.4381 ext. 35255 1 919.397.6131 (mobil
Joe. Lun ne @Du rha m NC.go%
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 21, 2022
City of Durham contains sewer spill near 2518 Indian Trail
)URHAM, N.C. — The City of Durham Department of Water Management reports that on February 20, 2022 staff
PCoonded to a manhole overflowing near 2518 Indian Trail. Approximately 370 gallons of untreated wastewater flowed
. an unnamed tributary of Ellerbe Creek. The overflow was caused by roots blocking the sewer line.
tall were notified of the overflow at 2:01 p.m. on February 20, and the overflow was stopped at 3:15 p.m. Crews
lammed the creek downstream, flushed the creek, and pumped the untreated wastewater back into the sewer system.
he N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on February 20,
022, as required by state regulations/law. For more information, contact Junior Mobley, Superintendent of Water &
ewer Maintenance.
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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 Incident #: 202200288
Owner: City of Durham
City: County: Durham Region: Raleigh
Source of SSO (check applicable): [7j 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): 4126 University Dr Durham
Manhole #: 32098
Latitude (Decimal Degrees): Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 02/28/2022 Time: 1:40 pm Incident End Dt: 02/28/2022 Time: 07:00 pm
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 32,000
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 5:20 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: 320mins X 100gpm
Weather conditions during the SSO event: Dry
Did SSO reach surface waters? El Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 32000
Surface water name: Sandy Creek W s— l j fs 14 c4p, FrcL,
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes El No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
[l Pipe Failure (Break)
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Chris Chreighton
❑ DWR [r Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/28/2022 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 07;43:00 pm
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 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 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 IS
Pipe Failure (Breakq
Pipe size (inches)
15
What is the pipe material?
RCP (REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE
What is the approximate age of line/pipe? (years old)
56
Is this a gravity line?
Is this a force main line?
17Yes 0No DNA ENE
Yes pi No DNA ENE
Is the line a "High Priority" line? ❑ Yes 17 No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Last inspection date and findings
On 02/28/2022 Line was CCTV to locate issue and found severe hole at 4ft from Manhole 08982. After contractor excavi
line we found parking lot at location was sinking into exposed 15inch RCP line.
If a force main then,
Was the break on the force main veritical?
Was the break on the force main horizantal?
Was the leak at the joint due to gasket failure?
Was the leak at the joint due to split bell?
When was the last inspection or test of the nearest air -release valve to determine of
operable?
NA
When was the last maintenace of the air release performed?
NA
If gravity sewer then,
[]Yes El No VINA ENE
Yes l No 0 NA El NE
Yes ❑ No RI NA D NE
El Yes DNo [DNA ENE
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Does the line receive flow from a force main immediately upstream of the failed secti ❑ Yes p No ❑ NA D NE
of pipe?
If yes, what measures are taken to control the hydrogen sulfide production?
NA
When was the line last inspected or videoed?
12/07/2009
If line collapsed, what is the condition of the line up and down stream of the failure?
Currently in process of CCTV to check integrity of main. (UPDATE) Upstream asset is being abandoned. After CCTV
downstream line has severe debris but pipe is sound condition. Will spend another complete day cleaning for debris.
What type of repair was made?
Currently contractors are working to reroute the 15/16inch sewer main through a different location with new pipe.
Is the repair temporary or permanent?
permanent
If temporary, when is the permanent repair planned?
na
Have there been other failures of this line in the past five years? [] Yes p No C NA 17 NE
If so, then describe
Line has not had a issue
System Visitation
ORC
Backup
Name:
Kerry Evan Sanford
Cert#
992773
Date visited:
02/28/2022
Time visited:
02:00pm
Yes
RI Yes
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Crews arrived onsite at 2pm and found Manhole 32098 overflowing at a rate of 100gpm. Crews tried flushing to remediatE
spill but where not successful. After several attempts we decided to set up pump around to bypass untreated wastewater
stop the overflow. We were able to get set up at 7om and overflow was remediated. from 1:40om to 7:00om for a total of
320minutes giving a total of 32,000 gallons of untreated wastewater dumping into a near bye storm drain. The storm drair
dumped into Sandy Creek Tributary A. We bypass the sewer from Mh 32908 to Manhole 08995. After bypass we
proceeded to try and unblock issue. After CCTV we found line was collapsed 4ft from upstream MH 08982. Contractors
were called and line was excavated on 03/01/2022 finding parking lot was failing. Management decided to reroute sewer
main through a side road and tie into Manhole 08995. Crews had several JetNac trucks on site washing parking lot dowr
and into a Vacuum truck to clear parking lot of any wastewater. Crews are currently working to fix old issue and reroute
new sewer main.
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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: 03/02/22 12:15 pm
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).
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Walker, Daniel
From:
Sent:
Subject:
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 1:34 PM
550 near 4126 University Drive
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY OF DURHAM
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919.560.4381 ext. 35255 l 919.397.6131 (mobil.
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News Release
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2022
City of Durham contains sewer spill near 4126 University Drive
)URHAM, N.C. — The City of Durham Department of Water Management reports that on February 28, 2022 staff
esponded to a manhole overflowing near 4126 University Drive. Approximately 32,000 gallons of untreated wastewater
rived into Sandy Creek Tributary A. The overflow was caused by a broken sewer line. Water Management is working
i a contractor to repair the sewer line and restore service.
tall were notified of the overflow at 1:40 p.m. on February 28, and were able to contain the spill by 7 p.m. While crews
forked to determine the cause of the overflow, they set up a pump to pump all wastewater back into the sanitary sewer
)fstem. Crews dammed the creek downstream, flushed the creek, and pumped the untreated wastewater back into the
3nitary sewer system. There were no observed hazards to persons or property.
he N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on February 28,
022, as required by state regulations/law. For more information, contact Junior Mobley, Superintendent of Water &
ewer Maintenance.
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Notice of Discharge of Detrital.
ed Sewage
The City of Durham had a discharge of
untreated wastewater from our waste-
water collection system at 4126 Unl-
veTstty Drive-of-approxtmntely32.000
gallons. The discharge occurred on
February 28. 2022 for approximately
six hours The untreated wastewater
entered into Sandy Creek Tributary in
the Cape Fear River Basin The sewer
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