WQCS00027_NOV-2023-DV-0271_20230718

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July 11, 2023
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RETURNED RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor JUL 18 2023
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Raleigh Regional Office
Re: Notice of Violation; Tracking No.: NOV-2023-DV-0271
Sanitary Sewer Overflow — June 2023
Collection System Permit Number: WQCS00027
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Collection System
Halifax County
Dear Mr. Vinson,
Please be advised that ongoing remedial action is being taken to correct the deficiencies in the
collection system contributing to the Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) in the referenced NOV
received on July 10, 2023. Also, note that the incident reported in BIMS requires a press release. The
Spill Notice was published in the local newspaper. The SSO, Incident No. 202300900, was located
within Sub -Basin `I' at Manhole I-254 in the Key Street Interceptor.
An obstruction of rags and debris caused the incident and was promptly rectified by cleaning the line
running through the street to the point of the sewer line blockage. The surrounding area was cleaned,
and lime was spread to stabilize pathogens and reduce animal attraction. No recurrent maintenance
concerns have arisen regarding the line, as this is its first known incident.
While a civil penalty may be minor concerning the cost of collection system work, the penalty will
still be funds the District cannot utilize to perform required work to the collection system. The
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District gratefully appreciates your time and favorable consideration in this
matter. Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Very Truly Yours,
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
. yanieley Brow ,, P.E.
Chief Executive fficer
CC: J. E. Kerr, II, Chairman
David W. Scott, ORC
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