WQCS00021_NOV-2023-DV-0272_20230731

July 27, 2023
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
RE: Notice of Violation
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-DV-0272
Sanitary Sewer Overflows -June 2023
Collection System Permit No. WQC500021
Wilson Collection System
Wilson County
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Incident # 202300884-On Thursday June 1, 2023 at approximately 9:00 AM, the water infrastructure
department became aware of a sanitary sewer overflow at 2126 Cockran St., Wilson, NC. The cause of
the overflow was grease. Crews were dispatched, and the overflow was stopped within 30 minutes.
Manholes and sewer lines in the area were flushed, and affected area was cleaned. Fecal coliform
samples were also taken in the affected stream. Sampling continued until acceptable levels were
achieved.
The City of Wilson distributes FOG materials to residents bi annually to educate the public on what
should not be introduced into the sewer system. Crews periodically monitor this area for other issues
and perform maintenance as needed.
An estimated 300 gallons reached surface waters.
Incident # 202300915- In addition, on Monday June 12,2023 at approximately 10:00 AM, crews were
dispatched to a sanitary sewer overflow at 6310 Ward Blvd, Wilson NC. The cause of the overflow was
grease. Within 30 minutes, the overflow was stopped by using a portable flusher. Nearby catch basins
that were affected were flushed and vacuumed and affected area was cleaned. Top soil and lime were
also applied to the area.
Design for upgrade and replacement of sewer infrastructure in this area is currently being designed.
An estimated 50 gallons overflowed and reached surface waters.
I can be reached at [phone] with further questions.
Sincerely, �%- _

L. Aaron Bailey
Division and Maintenance Superintendent
Cc: Grant W. Goings — City Manager
W. T. Bass IV, PE— Public Works Director
Noah Parsons — Water Infrastructure Division Manager