NC0073814_10/10/23 Bypass 5-day Report_20231013

North Carolina Department of Environment Quality

WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form (Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)

Permittee: Buncombe County Schools Permit Number: NC0086436
Facility Name: North Buncombe Elementary
School WWTP
County: Buncombe
Incident Number: 202301434
Incident Started: Date: 10/10/2023 Time: Unknown
Incident Ended: Date: 10/10/2023 Time: 9:39 am
Level of Treatment:

None Primary Treatment Secondary Treatment Tertiary Chlorination/Disinfection

Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 250 gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did it Reach Surface Waters? Yes No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: Surface Water Name:
Did the Upset/Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes No
Specific area of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit): RPB Systems Maintenance observed clear water coming out of one of the airline pipes and WWTP level high.

Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass: Unknown. The EQ blowers and the HOA switch were off and both EQ pumps had tripped the overload.
North Carolina Department of Environment Quality

Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken: RPB Systems Maintenance got the EQ blowers running on hand; EQ pumps pumping the system down. The ORC to check the system in a couple of hours to make sure all is working properly.
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable): The system pumped down and the area around the plant cleaned up. The ORC checked the site a couple hours later and the plant had pumped down. The on-site visits for the rest of the week resulted in no further issues.

Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources Emergency Management Contact Name: Lauren Armeni Date: 10/10/2023 Time: 12:12 pm
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: Kimber Reese Phone Number: [phone]
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? Yes No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
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: Kimber Reese

Signature: Title: Office Manager Date: 10/13/2023