WQCS00129_Email response to NOV-2024-DV-0076_20240215 (2)

Baker, Caroline D
From:Glenn Holland <[e-mail]>
Sent:Thursday, February 15, 2024 2:31 PM
To:Toppen, Sarah A
Cc:Tankard, Robert
Subject:\[External\] NOV-2024-DV-0076
Attachments:Tencarva influent pump order 2023.pdf
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Sarah

The Town of Mount Olive reported a sewer spill in the amount of 4,000 gallons on 1/10/2023 reaching surface waters.
Two 8 inch pumps where rebuilt on January 2, 2023. This repair cost around $14,500.00. The staff of the wastewater
plant made an effort to ensure equipment was in good operating order. Parts have been ordered to upgrade 1 pump
and have backup parts on hand for repairs. The cost of the pump and parts are $24,500 plus shipping see attached
order.
The spill reported was caused by a power outage and equipment failure. Wind gust caused power to flicker and
completely fail. The generator failed to start I had tech come inspect the generator and transfer switch no problems
found. The battery backup on the SCADA system was check and showed to be weak. This could be the reason no alarm
was sent the battery pack has also been replaced at a cost of $275.00. A total of just over $39,000.00 was spent to
correct problems in the past month. I am requesting the Town of Mount Olive not be fined the stipulated penalty of
$5,000.00. The funds would be helpful in repairing more pumps and equipment in the system.

Glenn Holland
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