NC0025909_5-Day Bypass Report_20200210

North Carolina Department of Environment Quality

WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)

Permittee: Town of Rutherfordton WWTP Permit Number: NC0025909
Facility Name: Town of Rutherfordton WWTP County: Rutherford
Incident Number:202000277
Incident Started: Date:02/06/2020 Time: 11:45am
Incident Ended: Date: 02/06/2020 Time: 12:15pm
Level of Treatment:

None Primary Treatment Secondary Treatment Chlorination/Disinfection Only

Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 350gal (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: 350gal Surface Water Name:CleghornCreek
Did the 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):
scum pit between clarifiers

Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
heavy rains (6 3/4in) caused creek to come out of it's bank and water in eff luent couldn't get out
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
creek went back down and effluent was allowed to flow
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
creek had backed up to the sume pit put lime around what little was left
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:

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 Willmer Date: 02/06/2020 Time: 2pm
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: Phillip Reynolds Phone Number: 828-289-8505
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 : Phillip Reynolds
Signature: Title:ORC
Telephone: [phone]