NC0020648_5 day report_20221014

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR
Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: City of Washington Permit Number: NC0020648
Facility Name: City of Washington Wastewater Treatment Plant County: Beaufort
Incident Started: Date: October 12, 2022 Time: 6:44 PM
Incident Ended: Date: October 12, 2022 Time: 6:46 PM
Level of Treatment:
None Primary Treatment X Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 200 Gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? X Yes No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 30 Gallons Surface Water Name: Kennedy Creek
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes X No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? X Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes X No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Sludge Decant Vault for Sludge Mixing Tank
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Operator opened decant valve at tank instead of closing valve. The vault started running over before he could
get valve closed.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Valve was closed and spill was stopped immediately.

WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site If applicable):
Catch Basin was diked, area was Timed and sand was dispersed over the affected area
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Better detailed training for new operator
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To:
Division of Water Resources Emergency Management
Contact Name: Robbie Bullock Date: 10/13/2022 Time: 9:00am
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: Lonnie Isaiah Woolard. Jr. Phone Number: 252-975-9310
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? Yes X No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed: