HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0000088_5-Day Bypass Report_20231109WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Permittee: Aqua, North Carolina Permit Number: WQ0000088
Facility Name: County: Chatham
Incident Started: Date: 11/4/23____ Time: 12:00 PM
Incident Ended: Date: 11/6/23_____ Time: 7:20 AM
Level of Treatment: _X_Fully treated effluent
__None ___Primary Treatment Secondary Treatment ___Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 2.8 million gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? _X_Yes ___No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 2.7 million gallons Surface Water Name: Unnamed tributary & private
pond located at 35.831323 N, -79.042947 W
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? ____Yes __X__No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? _X_Yes ____No
Were samples taken during event? __ Yes __X_No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Reuse spray irrigation system
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Reuse water spray irrigation 8” main line broke
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Leak was immediately isolated via system valves. Entire section of 8” main was compromised and replaced.
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Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
This was fully treated effluent so the normal clean up procedures were not conducted.
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Discussed possible flow cutoff based on pump station wet well level or system pressure level.
Additional Comments About the Event
This was fully treated effluent.
24-Hour Report Made To: __X__Division of Water Resources __Emergency Management
Contact Name Chris Smith Date: 11/6/23 Time: 02:39pm initial report was made and then
spoke to Chris at 03:39pm
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): _______________________________
Person Reporting Event: Wesley Bishop Phone Number: 919-653-5760
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _X_ Yes __No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
5-day report (this report)