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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCS00179_NOV-2023DV-0315_20230821L&F nklin ounty A Resrarcb Triangle Region Community August 15, 2023 Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Public Utilities 1630 US #1 Hwy Youngsville, NC 27596 Phone: 919.556.6177 www.franklincountync.us Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2023-DV-0315 Permit Number: WQCS00179 — - — Franklin County Collection System Franklin County Dear Mr. Vinson, Franklin County is in receipt of NOV-2023-DV-0315 dated August 07, 2023. Events that led to the SSO for which this NOV references was due to heavy rain in a short period of time. Rain from the event was recorded at four plus inches within a four-hour timeframe. Franklin County staff have worked diligently in the weeks since this event to determine sources of I&I into the system and are currently creating a plan to address areas of the system deemed to be suspect. Franklin County's Board of Commissioners have approved, in the 2024 fiscal year, budget funds dedicated to sewer line and manhole rehabilitation. Once the evaluation of the system is complete these funds will be used to mitigate and correct issues within the system. Please note, a project to increase the Youngsville Lift Station force main is also currently in the planning stage and will assist in efficiency of the station. We are confident that with the above -mentioned plan of action Franklin County can greatly lessen the chance of future SSO's occurring within the system. If you have any further questions, please contact our office at 919-556-6177. Sincerely, 5ristopherDohertyDir of Pubic Utilities Franklin County 1630 US Hwy 1 Youngsville, NC 27596 CC: File "Equal Opportunity Employer"