WQCS00110_Annual Performance 2021-2022_20220831

Annual Wastewater System Performance Report
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Town of Clayton
Town of Clayton, North Carolina
Annual Wastewater System Performance Report
August 2022

Wastewater System Performance Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Town of Clayton
I. General Information
Responsible Entity: Town of Clayton
Wastewater Treatment Facility Name: Sam's Branch Water Reclamation Facility (SBWRF)
ORC: William Simpson--SBWRF
James Blalock --Collection System
NPDES Permit: NC0025453 (SBWRF)
Laboratory Certification: 348
Collection System: WQCS00110
Description of Treatment Process and Collection System: The SBWRF is comprised of an
automated barscreen, grit chamber, sampling station, flow monitoring, dual oxidation ditches
with biological nutrient removal, tertiary filter, ultraviolet disinfection, standby chlorination &
dechlorination, sludge thickening, aerated sludge storage and reclaim water. The wastewater
collection system is comprised of 28 lift stations, approximately 138 miles of gravity sewer and
approximately 36 miles of force main.
II. Performance
The collection and treatment system recorded a good performance record for the twelve-month
period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. The facility met the permit conditions with the
following exception:
The facility reported no overflows between 7-1-21 and 6-30-22
The treatment facility treated 590,356,692 gallons during the period and met NPDES permit
limits.
Clayton sent 134,390,410 gallons to Raleigh, and 374,610,200 gallons to Johnston County for
treatment.
The treatment facility delivered 11,090,560 gallons of reclaimed water to Pine Hollow Golf
Course.
The total system flow for the year: 1,110,447,682 gallons
Sanitary sewer overflows that release 1,000 gallons or more and/or enter surface waters must be
reported to the State of North Carolina.

The collection system had 3 overflows during the period that did not meet the reporting
criteria. The collection system had 7 overflows during the period that did require reporting
which are listed below:
Reportable Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflows
Date
Location
Gallons
Cause
08/25/21
8368 US Hwy 70 Bus W
500
Faulty Air Release Valve
02/11/22
1000 Durham St.
7,200
Contractors bypass pump failed
03/15/22
317 S. Robertson St.
210
Roots and leaking joints in VCP pipe
03/17/22
1000 Durham St.
44,800
Contractors bypass pump fail/heavy
rain
03/24/22
1000 Durham St.
18,000
Contractor bypass couldn't keep up
with heavy rain inflow
03/31/22
11306 US Hwy 70 Bus W
135
Grease from restaurant
04/28/22
8368 US Hwy 70 Bus W
13,500
Contractor hit line
Corrective measures for the overflows included line repairs, cleaning the line(s) involved and the
immediate area(s) in accordance with State guidelines, I & I Investigation. Chemical Root
Control was used throughout the year on lines with roots to avoid an SSO. The system also
distributed Grease Public Education materials to all residents in accordance with requirements.
The Town held the contractors to more stringent requirements on projects. No environmental
impacts or adverse health effects were detected.
The following improvements were made to the collection system during the twelve-month
period:
1 Clear CAT FM easement
2 New Pumps & impeller kits 6 lift stations
3 Chemical Root Control
4 Clearing/Vegetation Control at L/S and on easements
5 CIPP lining of outfall and Main St. & Manholes
6 Blanch & O'Neil St. sewer replacement design
7 Liberty/West Main abandonment design
8 City Rd. L/S abandonment design
9 Starmount L/S abandonment design
10 Hamby St. sewer replacement design
11 ECIA new FM design to new WRF
12 Little Creek gravity construction & engineering
13 New Ven-trac mower for easement cutting
14 New software (NAASCO) for CCTV equipment
15 Little Creek L/S design, transmission line construction/design
16 Replace one truck & add two to fleet
$34,440
$60,196
$5,820
$6,540
$302,381
$20,000
$4,165
$15,043
$40,617
$21,400
$614,532
$640,115
$30,745
$19,900
$1,138,588
$146,080
The cost of these improvements was approximately $ 3,100,562

In addition to the above projects the Town added two positions, a FOG Compliance Technician
and a lift station Pump Technician to assist with the operating of the collections system. The
Town is currently under a Town wide job classification/pay study review.
The following improvements were made at the treatment facility during the twelve-month
period.
• Generator Control upgrade: $34,980
• Bar Screen Basket replacement: $15,005
• Grit Classifier Screw replacement: $12,580
The cost of these improvements was approximately $ 62,565
Construction & clearing for the new Sam's Branch Water Reclamation Facility started with the
site and access road being graded and materials purchased.
The cost of this work and design was approximately $14,614,594
III. Notification
A notice of availability is published in the Johnstonian News and at www.townofclaytonnc.org.
A report may be picked up from the customer service counter at Town Hall or the Operations
Center at 653 NC 42 West. Customers may also call 919-553-1530 to request a copy by mail. It
may also be viewed on-line at the Town's Web Site (www.townofclaytonnc.org).
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of
the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability.
ch Cappola, Interinflown Manager
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Date
This report is drafted to meet the reporting requirements established in House Bill 1160 and the
Clean Water Act of 1999.

TOWN OF CLAYTON
Public Works, Water/Sewer, & Electric
653 NC Hwy 42 W., P.O. Box 879
Clayton, NC 27528
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
August 1, 2022
System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
In accordance with House Bill 1160 and the Clean Water Act of 1999, three copies of the
Wastewater System Performance Annual Report for FY 2021-2022 are being sent to you for
NPDES Permit # NC0025453, Laboratory Certification # 348 and Collection System Permit #
WQCS 00110.
If there are any questions concerning the report or any further information is required, please
contact the Operation Center at [phone].
Sincerely,
es E. Blalock
Water Resources Maintenance Superintendent
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CLAYTO
PO Box 879 • Clayton, NC 27528 • 919-553-1530
Fax [phone] • TownofClaytonNC.org

TOWN OF CLAYTON
Public Works, Water/Sewer, & Electric
653 NC Hwy 42 W., P.O. Box 879
Clayton, NC 27528
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
August 1, 2022
The Johnstonian News
614 E. Market St.
Smithfield, NC 27577
ATTN: LEGAL DEPARTMENT
In accordance with NC House Bill 1160 and the Clean Water Act of 1999, the Town of Clayton
makes available an annual Wastewater System Performance Report. One of the means provided
to accomplish this is for a newspaper that has circulation in the service area to publish the
following information:
The Town of Clayton's FY 2021-2022 Wastewater System Performance Report is now available.
A copy of the report may be obtained from the Operations Center on NC 42 West. To obtain a
copy by mail, please call 919-553-1530. It may also be viewed on-line at the Town's Web Site
(www. to wn o fcl aytonnc. org).
Thank you for the help with this.
Sincerely,
es E. Blalock
ater Resources Maintenance Superintendent
Cc: Nathanael Shelton, Public Information Officer
Fax [phone] • TownofClaytonNC.org
PO Box 879 • Clayton, NC 27528 • 919-553-1530