WQ0003902_Annual Performance_20230208

City of Newton Wastewater Treatment System
Performance Annual Report for 2022
February 7, 2023
I. General Information
Facility Name: City of Newton, Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Contact Person: Eric Jones, WWTP Superintendent
PO Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
[phone]
Applicable Permits: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Permit Number - NC0036196
Land Application (Non -Discharge) Permit Number -
WQ0003902
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Facility Name: City of Newton Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Contact Person: Jeremy Todd Crutchfield,
Collection and Distribution Superintendent
PO Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
[phone]
Applicable Permits: Wastewater Collection System Permit Number-WQCS00044
The City of Newton views environmental protection as one of our top priorities. For this reason,
the City actively participates in the collection, treatment and disposition of sewage generated
within its boundaries.
Description of Collection Svstem
Wastewater (sewage), discharged by customers, flows to the city owned and operated -Clark
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant through a sanitary sewer system encompassing approximately
149.89 miles of sanitary sewer lines. Of these lines, approximately 11.65 miles are force mains
with the remaining 13 8.24 being gravity lines. The force mains of piping ranging in size from 6"
to 12" and the gravity lines consist of piping ranging in size from 6" to 36". The City of Newton
operates and maintains nine (9) sewer lift stations within the sewer collection system.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Upon arrival at the treatment plant all wastewater is treated and discharged in an environmentally
safe manner in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

regulations. Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, completed in 1979, upgraded in 1992,
2005 and 2010. The facility currently operates according to NPDES permit NC0036196 which
includes the treatment of a maximum of 5.0 million gallons of wastewater per day (MGD).
Homes, businesses, and industries discharge their wastewater (sewage) into the sanitary sewer
system. Once the wastewater is discharged into the pipes it travels through the collection system
until it reaches the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The system is composed of a complicated
network of pumps, manholes, standby generators and over six hundred thousand (651,000) feet of
pipe.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant is staffed and operated 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The
City of Newton Wastewater Plant staff includes 11 State Certified Operators, including 4
employees that hold grade 4 certification, 1 that holds a grade 3 and 1 that holds a grade 2 as well
as 5 that have grade 1 or 2 certification. This certification is through the NCDEQ. We also have
5 staff members who are also certified as Lab Analyst. The Environmental Protection Agency and
the North Carolina AWWA-WEA has recognized the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
for Operation and Maintenance Excellence.
The Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant average daily flow for 2022 was 2.79 MGD. To
ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws regarding the safe treatment of wastewater, the
City of Newton appropriated two million two hundred thirty-three thousand dollars
($2,329,800.00) towards operating and maintaining its wastewater treatment plant.
III. Performance
Yeah X Performance:
During the year 2022, the wastewater collection staff visited all lift stations at a minimum of once
a week. The pump maintenance crew performed scheduled preventative maintenance and made
all necessary repairs as needed to keep lift stations operating at peak performance. In that same
year, we have visibly inspected and cleaned to a combined total of 117,209 feet of sewer lines.
This equals to 22.2 miles, which represents about 14.8 percent of our collection system. The
break down to the yearly performance is visibly inspecting with a camera 7,812 feet of sewer
main, which represents about .98 percent of our collection system, and jetting/vacuuming 85,869
feet which is 16.26 miles, which is about 10.9 percent. The City personnel assisted residents with
74 back-ups during 2022. City staff assisted in lining a manhole at 777 South Cline Ave. City
staff also replace one (2) manhole and replaced 40 feet of 8-inch sewer main on East I Street
R.O.W.
The aerial and high priority lines were inspected 2 times this year; once in May, then again in
October. Lines not visible to the general public were bush -hogged and/or inspected in the spring
and summer months. Finally, the City of Newton is being proactive by educating the public
about grease. This was done twice a year; once in the spring and once in the fall; furthermore,
there are fats, oil, and grease (FOG) education material on the city web site.
City of Newton wastewater collection permit required a Capital Improvement Plan to designate
funding for reinvestment into the wastewater collections system infrastructure. 2022 did have a
Capital Improvement Plan that the City Council adopted. Fiscal year 2023, the City of Newton
Capital Improvement Plan will be reviewed and presented to City Council in one of their 2023
spring board meetings.
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Canital Improvement Proiects Comnleted
City of Newton along with contractor completed the lime/reactor sludge feed lines replacement.
The lines were replaced from the Lime Grit Building through the Reactor Building to all 4
thickeners.
The City of Newton added a Pump Station at East 2 Street & Sewer Relocation the City replaced
6 manholes and installed 2 new ones and CIPP lined 1 manhole. Contractors added 1683' of 6"
forced main, 98' of 8" was CIPP lined, 276' of 18" was replaced, 236.5' of 12" DIP was replaced,
71' of 10" DIP was replaced, 138' of 8" DIP was replaced.
West A St. Rehab Project- The City of Newton removed and replaced 10 manholes and installed
7 new ones. We replaced 1850' of 8" PVC pipe, 503' of DIP 12" pipe, and 332' of 14" pipe the
City had CIPP lined.
Sanitary Sewer Overflows:
City of Newton wastewater collection system experienced four (4) reportable overflows:
2/15/2022
1857 Burris Road Inflow and Infiltration was the cause. The estimated amount was 150 gallons
spill and reached McLin Creek. The spill was reported to DWR Incident #2 02201820
6/8/2022
714 South Dale Ave. Pipe failure was the cause. The estimated gallons spilled was 250, which did
reach the creek. Reported to DWR Incident #202200873
7/3 0/2022
1857 Burris Road, Inflow and Infiltration was the cause. The estimated volume of the spill was
2750 gallons, did reach the waters of the state. Reported to DWR Incident 4202201216
9/13/2022
331 West I Street Pipe Debris in line caused the spill. An estimated 450 gallons spilled and
roughly 300 gallons reached Town Creek. It was reported to DWR Incident # 202201426
The City of Newton also had three (3) spill that were recorded for internal records:
03/25/2022
1369 McKay Rd. The City of Newton Clark Creek WWTP, an estimated that less than 200
gallons was spilled on the ground.
4/10/2022
821 Woodson Drive approximately 75 gallons spilled on the ground. It did not reach the creek.
12/15/2022
1369 Mckay Rd. The City of Newton Clark Creek WWTP, an estimated that less than 300 gallons
made it to the ground.
Non -spill 12/24/2022: Due to the cold weather and extreme wind chill temperatures WWTP had a
SO2 line freeze and burst. We had to turn off the SO2 while repairs were made. The repairs were
made in a timely fashion and the city's CL2 limit was met on the next recorded day.
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Narrative report of the nine pump stations is asfollows:
Burris Road Pump Station (PS): This pump station is inspected three times a week by the staff to
empty the bar screen cleaning debris basket and is remotely monitored via a SCADA alarm
system. This system monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure alarm, high level
alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency power generator
on site.
Walnut Creek PS: This pump station is inspected three times a week by the staff to empty the bar
screen cleaning debris basket and is remotely monitored via a SCADA alarm system. This system
monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure alarm, high level alarm, power failure
alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency power generator on site.
West Side PS: This pump station is inspected three times a week by the staff to empty the bar
screen cleaning debris basket and is remotely monitored via a SCADA alarm system. This system
monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure alarm, high level alarm, power failure
alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency power generator on this site.
East 2°d Street PS: This pump station is inspected three times a week by the staff to empty the bar
screen cleaning debris basket and is remotely monitored via a SCADA alarm system. This system
monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure alarm, high level alarm, power failure
alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency power generator on this site.
HWY#10/Southfork PS: This pump station is inspected one time per week by the staff and is
monitored remotely via a SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run
condition; pump failure alarm, high level alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure alarm.
There is an emergency power generator on site.
Startown School PS: This pump station is inspected once a week by the staff and is monitored
remotely via a SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run condition;
pump failure, high level alarm and power failure alarm. A portable emergency power generator is
stored at the Public Works building and is on a battery tender.
Balls Creek PS: This facility is inspected once a week by the staff and is monitored remotely via a
SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure, high
level alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency power
generator on site.
Gregory Wood Products PS: This facility is inspected once per week by the staff and is monitored
via a SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure
alarm, high level alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency
power generator on site.
Target Distribution Center PS: This facility is inspected once a week by the staff and is monitored
via a SCADA alarm system. This system monitors and reports pump run condition; pump failure
alarm, high level alarm, power failure alarm and generator failure alarm. There is an emergency
generator on site.
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Aerial and High Priority Lines:
Location
Manhole
Size
Material
Footage
Type
2210 Little Coulters Church Rd.
2338-2339
24
Steel
40
AERIAL
2210 Little Coulters Church.
2334-2338
36
Steel
40
AERIAL
1775 Southwest Blvd.
2322-2306
36
Steel
40
AERIAL
1775 Southwest Blvd.
2320 -2318
24
STEEL
40
AERIAL
1346 McKay Rd.
2167-2328
12
CI
18
AERIAL
1346 McKay Rd.
2165-2166
12
CI
18
Under Creek
2393 W. Hwy. 10
1357-1356
12
CI
6
AERIAL
1390 Kensington
1349-1384
18
DI
30
Under Creek
1698 Kensington
1367-1368
12
CI
5
AERIAL
720 Westside Dr.
2263
18
PVC
418
Parallel to creek
720 Westside Dr.
2264
18
PVC
418
Parallel to creek
846 Westside Dr.
2215-2216
12
CI
15
AERIAL
235 N. Gate
2280-2277
18
CI
40
Under Creek
530 Hamilton St.
1004-1006
8
DIP
10
AERIAL
41Cherry Ln.
1177-1178
12
DIP
40
AERIAL
41 Cherry Ln.
1505-1178
8
DIP
120
AERIAL
811 Ridge Dr.
1871-1872
12
DIP
40
AERIAL
811 Ridge Dr.
881-742
12
DIP
20
AERIAL
1522 W. NC Hwy. 10
2204-1730
12
DIP
40
AERIAL
1254 Long Dr.
2205-1699
12
CI
8
AERIAL
1135 Long Dr.
1698-1699
12
Steel
8
AERIAL
1011 Quail Dr.
1695-1696
12
Steel
8
AERIAL
1432 Old Conover Startown Rd.
1694-1693
12
Steel
8
AERIAL
1432 Old Conover Startown Rd.
1690-1691
12
Steel
10
AERIAL
1306 Beechwood Dr.
1306-1305
8
Steel
8
AERIAL
1180 Ed efield Ln.
1293-386
8
DIP
8
AERIAL
3336 Startown Rd.
1666-1667
12
Steel
20
AERIAL
2055 Milton St.
1680-1681
12
Steel
5
AERIAL
1376 Old Conover Startown Rd.
1685-1686
12
Steel
30
AERIAL
1991 Old Conover Startown Rd.
1641-1642
12
Steel
5
AERIAL
2078 Settelme er Bridge Rd.
1635,1636,1637
18
PVC
175
Parallel to creek
2078 Settelme er Bridge Rd.
1743-1612
8
Steel
30
AERIAL
2078 Settelme er Bridge Rd.
1742-1612
15
Steel
30
AERIAL
2078 Settelme er Bridge Rd.
1634-1633
12
Steel
15
AERIAL
1928 Settelme er Bridge Rd.
1632-1631
12
Steel
2
AERIAL
100 Radio Station Rd.
2251-2254
18
DIP
15
AERIAL
773 Radio Station Rd.
1451-MH ?
12
Steel
50
AERIAL
1088 Radio Station Rd.
855-ME ?
12
Steel
50
AERIAL
1019 W. P, St.
2246-2242
18
Steel
30
AERIAL
844 W. 6' St. Circle
1977-820
8
Steel
140
AERIAL
Westlake & W. 71 St.
795-796
8
DIP
30
AERIAL
Westbrook & Poplar
1712-1836
8
DIP
35
AERIAL
731 W. 151' St.
2223-2225
12
DIP
10
AERIAL

1818 Northwest Blvd.
1188-646
12
DIP
40
AERIAL
802 W. 151t` St.
2222-2168
12
DIP
15
AERIAL
2202 Northwest Blvd.
1191-1190
12
CI
5
AERIAL
510 S. Cline Ave.
455-478
8
DI
40
AERIAL
639 W. 11' St.
838-508
12
Clay
448
Parallel to creek
311 W. I:t St.
549-839
12
PVC
30
Parallel to creek
1901 Northwest Blvd.
702-664
8
DI
10
AERIAL
301 W. 20111 St..
703-218
8
DI
30
Under creek
316 W. 21" St.
613
8
Clay
25
MH near creek
302 W. 24s' St.
597-598
10
CI
20
AERIAL
2636 Northwest Blvd.
567-849
12
CI
10
AERIAL
2726 N. Ashe Ave.
240-238
10
CI
25
AERIAL
2726 N. Ashe Ave.
1316-288
8
CI
20
AERIAL
425 E. P St.
1104-1103
12
CI
30
AERIAL
1814 US 321 Hwy. South
1123-1124
15
CI
30
AERIAL
1931 Brookside Dr.
1106-2086
6
DIP
25
AERIAL
1058 Meadowbrook Dr.
2087-MH N/A
8
DIP
25
AERIAL
1235 Lakewood Dr.
2089-1138
8
DIP
25
AERIAL
1235 Lakewood Dr.
1139-1533
14
PVC
25
Under Creek
1545 St. James Church Rd.
2501-1530
8
DIP
25
AERIAL
425 E. N St.
1121-1516
10
DIP
35
AERIAL
425 E. N St.
1515-1514
16
CI
4
AERIAL
400 E. N St.
1509-1508
8
CI
60
AERIAL
400 E. N St.
1509-1508
12
Cl
60
AERIAL
428 E. K St.
1074-989
12
CI
40
AERIAL
428 E. K St.
1074-989
12
CI
40
AERIAL
518 E. J St.
1512
24
PVC
30
Parallel to creek
518 E. J St..
1050-1049
24
PVC
340
Parallel to creek
511 Burton St.
914-961
8
DIP
8
AERIAL
612 St. James Church Rd.
1569-1570
10
CI
20
AERIAL
612 St. James Church Rd.
288-1833
12
CI
20
AERIAL
152 S. Caldwell Ave
326-1084
12
CI
10
AERIAL
112 McDaniel's Circle
1774-439
12
CI
5
AERIAL
30 S. Gaither Ave.
1495-NM # ?
8
DI
40
AERIAL
108 N. Gaither Ave.
411-#?
8
CI
45
AERIAL
307 N. Ervin Ave.
1490-410
12
DIP
10
AERIAL
702 N. Gaither Ave.
434-433
8
DIP
40
AERIAL
1004 N. Gaither Ave.
213
12
PVC
50
Parallel to creek
1113 N. Davis Ave.
2021-2020
8
DIP
60
AERIAL
1113 McCree Heights Cir.
211-210
12
DIP
8
AERIAL
1116 McCree Heights Cir.
209-1381
8
DI
15
AERIAL
1119 McCree Heights Cir.
1550-1771
12
DIP
5
AERIAL
1672 Powerline Ave.
721-1425
8
CI
170
AERIAL
2410 Brookwood Dr.
610-971
8
DIP
5
AERIAL
1212 E. H St.
938-939
8
DI
22
AERIAL
1202 E. H St.
1565
12
PVC
55
Parallel to creek

1633 Fisher Ct.
2464-2465
12
DI
6
AERIAL
1800 St. James Church Rd.
2457-1457
15
CI
15
AERIAL
1666 Fisher Ct.
2454-2451
12
CI
40
Parallel to creek
2014 S. Hwy. 16
1444-1445
12
CI
15
AERIAL
1516 S. Hwy. 16
1561-1560
12
Steel
15
AERIAL
1625 Berkshire Dr.
1795-1796
8
DIP
6
AERIAL
1450 Berkshire Dr.
1819-1820
12
PVC
8
Under Creek
1730 Nelson Dr.
2478-2477
12
PVC
8
Under Creek
1730 Nelson Dr.
1803-1808
8
DIP
30
AERIAL
1824 Mount Olive Church Rd.
Force Main
8
DIP .
10
AERIAL
1824 Mount Olive Church Rd.
Force Main
12
DIP
10
AERIAL
1847 Burris Rd.
Force Main
8
DIP
10
AERIAL
1847 Burns Rd.
Force Main
12
DIP
10
AERIAL
1702 New NC Hwy. 16
2415-2416
15
Steel
15
AERIAL
607 Thomas Dr.
2047-1386
8
Steel
10
AERIAL
1401 Burris Rd.
2078-1392
12
DIP
20
AERIAL
III. Notification
The City will notify the users of the wastewater system of this Annual Report by way of the City
Newsletter, and the City Web -site, after the City of Newton Council meeting in February, 2023.
IV. General Information
The City of Newton is responsible for maintaining unobstructed wastewater flow in the City
owned sewer system. The line that connects a house or building to the City sewer system is called
a service lateral. The property owner is responsible for maintaining the service lateral. If a
blockage occurs causing a sewer backup, the city encourages residents to call the city so a crew
can verify which part of the line is obstructed. A city crew will check the main line and clear the
line if necessary. If the main line is clear, the property owner will be notified of the need to call a
plumber to clear the service lateral. Occasionally there are blockages in service laterals that
extend into the utility right-of-way. When this occurs, the City will check and clean the line to the
"clean out" if requested. However, the property owner is ultimately responsible for the entire
length of the service lateral.
Why do sewer lines block?
Many things can become lodged in a sewer line causing a backup; e.g. sticks, rocks, bricks,
pieces of broken pipe, string, rags, GREASE, paper towels, newspapers, sanitary napkins,
plastics, etc. Many blockages occur as a result of tree roots growing into sewer pipes. Roots
collect grease and animal fat poured down drains. Over time, this collection of debris can cause
an obstruction. You can help prevent sewer backups in your home and protect the environment if
you adhere to the following advice: (1) Never flush or put anything down a toilet or drain that
would clog a sewer line, (2) do not wash grease down a drain and (3) report any sewer overflow
immediately.
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It is a good idea to collect grease in a can or jar and put it in the refrigerator. When the container
is full, and it solidifies, dispose of it with the household garbage.
The City of Newton has a Grease Trap Policy and a Standard Operating Procedure for controlling
grease discharge from commercial establishments.
What is a "Backwater Valve " and do I need one?
A backwater valve is a relatively inexpensive item that can be installed on your plumbing system
that will help prevent sewer back-ups and overflows that could occur on your property or in your
home. The N.C. Plumbing Code requires that a "backwater valve" be installed in all structures if
they have a plumbing fixture that has a "flood rim elevation" below the next upstream city sewer
manhole. City residents can avoid sewer back-ups by installing this backwater valve, which is
designed to prevent a sewer back-up in the customer's plumbing caused by a blockage in the
city's sewer system. The valve allows sewage to leave the residence or business, but does not
allow sewage to flow back into the property. (The flood rim elevation is the level at which a
fixture, such as a toilet or sink, will overflow) It is possible that some local homes or businesses
that have fixtures with flood rim elevations below the next upstream sewer manhole may not have
the backwater valve installed. Any structure with plumbing fixtures below the next upstream
sewer manhole is at risk of sewage backing up into the structure. Structures with plumbing
fixtures in basements are more likely to need the valve installed. Residents are advised that the
city is not responsible for damages caused by a sewer back-up on private property if the required
backwater valve has not been installed. For more information or to determine if your home needs
a backwater valve, contact Todd Crutchfield at [phone].
uestions?
Should you have any questions regarding the treatment of wastewater in your community or need
to report a sewer problem, please feel free'to call the City of Newton Public Works and Utilities
Department at 828-695-4310. To report a sewer problem after 4:00 PM or on weekends call 828-
695-4311
V. 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 will be made available to the users of the system as
stated in the report. An announcement of the availability of the report is scheduled to be made at a
regularly scheduled City Council Meeting held in February 2023.
ties Eric Jones I j Date
City of Newton J
WWTP Superintendent