WQCS00079_DV-2019-0087_20190618

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 18, 2019
Chris Medlin
City of Clinton
PO Box 199
Clinton, NC 28329-0199
Subject: Payment Acknowledgement for Civil Penalty Assessment
Clinton Collection System
County Sampson
Permit WQCS00079
Case No. DV-2019-0087
Dear Mr. Medlin:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of Check No. 124335 in the amount of $366.95 received from you dated 6/12/2019.
This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the subject facility and this case has been closed.
Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable
statutes, regulations, or permits.
If you have any questions, please call Wren Thedford at 919-707-3601.
Sincerely,
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Wren Thedford
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Permitting Section
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Fayetteville Regional Office Supervisor
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Clinton
Facility Name: Clinton Collection System
Permit Number: Wo CS00079
County: Sampson
Case Number: DV-2019-0087
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;
Introduction of wastewater into waters of the State can negatively impact the State's water resources.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Debris in line resulted in the loss of 10,800 gallons of wastewater, all of which entered waters of the State.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Untreated sewage can contain pathogens and nutrients that can negatively impact waters of the State.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
Not applicable.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Not applicable.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
Unknown.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
Notices of Violation and Civil Penalties have been issued for previous spills associated with this collection system.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.95
Date J. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER. NORTH CAROUNA
Director EnWronmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7018 0040 0000 4771 5345
Return Receipt Requested
May 10, 2019
Chris Medlin
City of Clinton
PO Box 199
Clinton, NC 28329-0199
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. WQCS00079
City of Clinton
Clinton Collection System
Case No. DV-2019-0087
Sampson County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $366.95 ($250.00 civil penalty +
$116.95 enforcement costs) against City of Clinton.
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 Clinton. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements
found in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00079 and G.S. 143-215.l(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 Clinton violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00079 and G.S. 143-215.l(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 terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
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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, J. Trent
Allen, Regional Supervisor, Fayetteville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against City
of Clinton:
$250.00 For 1 of the 1 violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00079 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) for
Sanitary Sewer Overflow(s) resulting in a discharge without a valid permit.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.95 Enforcement Costs
$366.95 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 143B-282.l(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 to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days 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
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J. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5095

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 Chad Turlington with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Fayetteville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
J. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Fayetteville Regional Office (CT)
PERCS Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: DV-2019-0087 County: Sampson
Assessed Party: City of Clinton
Permit No.: WQCS00079 Amount Assessed: $366.95
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 (i.e., 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 (i.e., 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 SAMPSON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
City of Clinton )
Clinton Collection System )
PERMIT NO. WQCS00079 ) CASE NO. DV-2019-0087
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $366.95 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated May 10, 2019, 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 120
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
City of Clinton
CASE NUMBER: DV-2019-0087
PERMIT NO:
FACILITY:
WQCS00079
Clinton Collection System
REGION: Fayetteville
COUNTY: Sampson
Other Violations
INCIDENT
NUMBER
VIOLATION
DATE VIOLATION TYPE
TOTAL VOLUME PENALTY
VIOLATION DESCRIPTION (GALLONS) AMOUNT
201900301
2/4/2019 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow)
Discharge without valid permit 10,800 $250.00

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
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NORTH CAROLINA
Env ranmental Quaftly
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7018 0040 0000 4771 5291
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
April 08, 2019
Chris Medlin
City of Clinton
PO Box 199
Clinton, NC 28329-0199
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No.: NOV-2019-DV-0187
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - February 2019
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00079
Clinton Collection System .
Sampson County
Dear Permittee:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report/s submitted by
City of Clinton. The Division's Fayetteville Regional Office concludes that the City of Clinton violated Permit
Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00079 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 Fayetteville Regional Office is providing the City of Clinton an opportunity to provide evidence and justification
as to why the City of Clinton should not be assessed a civil penalty for the violation(s) that are summarized below:
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Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mins) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
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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 civil 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 Chad Turlington with the Water Quality Section in
the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
xz,
J. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00079 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Clinton Collection System Incident#: 201900301
Owner: City of Clinton
City: Clinton County: Sampson Region: Fayetteville
Source of SSO (check applicable): 0 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): Off NC 24 near Royal Lane
Manhole #: 630
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 02/04/2019 Time: 3:10 pm Incident End Dt: 02/04/2019
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 10,800 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Describe how the volume was determined
Weather conditions during the SSO event:
visual estimate based on time and flow
clear, warm
Time: 04:50 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
1:40 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 10800
Surface water name: Dollar Branch (Marsh Branch)
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes Q No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
0 Debris in line .7 Other (Please explain i
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Hughie White
0 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/04/2019
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 04:30:00 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 Page: 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
Debris in line
What type of debris has been found in the line?
A large chunk of asphalt was found inside manhole #630.
Suspected cause or source of debris.
Ongoing construction work along HWY 24. Fred Smith and Co. were digging in a storm ditch and replacing Stormwater
piping for a week or longer next to our sewer line. They later told us that they hit our pipe upstream from the SSO. I appears
the digging with the excavator continued to push debris into our sewer line.
Are manholes in the area secure and intact? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
When was the area last checked/cleaned?
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous Yes 0 No NA NE
problems with debris?
Explain:
The manhole downstream is alreadv checked weeklv as a high Drioritv manhole. We have been checking on the 24
construction daily already. We are now checking on the construction on the storm pipe replacement daily.
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent future Yes D No 0 NA ❑ NE
similar occurrences?
Comments:
We have informed the contractor's crew that they must notify us of any digging to be done, and we are checking daily on
the current construction. There is no general public education material relevant to this issue.
Other (Please explain in Part II)
Describe:
Pictures of the asphalt pulled from the manhole are on file.
Were adequate equipment and resources available to fix the problem? 0 Yes M No M NA D NE
If Yes, explain:
We were able to bring our vacuum truck to the location and vacuum up the spilled sewage from the head of and next to the
pond. We repaired the break in the pipe upstream immediately upon locating it.
If the problem could not be immediately repaired, what actions were taken to lessen
the impact of the SSO?
It was immediately repaired.
Comments:
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

System Visitation
ORC 0 Yes
Backup
Name:
TaVlor Johnson
Cert#
1006962
Date visited:
02/04/2018
Time visited:
03:20 PM
W1 Yes
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Both the ORC and back up went to site. Vacuumed up as much sewage as possible. Debris was removed with shovels and
taken to landfill. Area was treated with lime. Sampling of upstream and downstream are ongoing.
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: Taylor Ray Johnson Date: 02/07/19 08:34 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 first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

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SSO Details
24 Hours
24 Hour Details 5 Day Details Questions
Permit: WQCS00079
Facility Name : Clinton Collection System
Owner: City of Clinton
City: Clinton
* SSO Start Date/Time : 02/04/2019 03:10 pm
(mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm am)
Report Received:
Name: I White, Hughie .
Date/Time : (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm am) 02/04/2019 04:30 pm
EM #:
Reporting Person : ---Select value---
First-Name
Middle Name:
Last Name
Phone #
Action Taken :
Agencies Events
Incident Number: 201900301
County: Sampson
Region: Fayetteville
* Est. Volume: 110800 1 gallons
Report Entered:
1Nhite H,'ughie,_; u
02t05/2019 08<01 am, 1
Contact Person : I ---Select Value ---
First Name:
Middle Name
Last Name
Phone # :
Did SSO Reach Surface Water : OQ Yes ONo 0Unknown Vol. Reaching Surface Water: 110800 gallons
Waterbody : I Dollar Branch (Marsh Branch) - 18-68-1-10-3 u
Other Waterbody : Conveyance Type: Pond
Did SSO result in Fish Kill: O Yes *No O Unknown Estimated Fish Kill : Qj
Containment: O Yes O No O Unknown
Cleanup complete: O Yes O No OO Unknown
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February 5, 2019
City of Clinton
Public Works and Utilities Department
Office of the Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Notification of discharge of untreated wastewater.
General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works issue
a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters.
In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has been prepared and issued to media in the affected
county (Sampson).
The City of Clinton had a discharge of untreated wastewater on February 4, 2019 of an estimated 10,800 gallons at
manhole #603, located north of the 1200 block of Sunset Avenue and West of Pierce Street. The discharge was due to a
sewer main blockage caused by debris in the line. The untreated wastewater discharged into waters of the Dollar.
Branch.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on
February 4, 2019. At this time, testing of the affected waters is ongoing.
For additional information please contact my office at [phone], X3052 or via email: [e-mail].
Chris Medlin
Director, Public Works and Utilities
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Clinton Public Works and Utilities Department
200 W. John St.
Clinton, NC 28328
Telephone - [phone]
Facsimile - [phone]
www.cityofclintonnc.us