WQCS00005_NOV-2024-DV-0080_20240313

WATER MANAGEMENT
CITY OF DURHAM
City of Durham
Department of Water Management
1600 Mist Lake Drive
Durham, NC 27704
919-560-4344
March 13, 2024
Mr. Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
NCDEQ, Division of Water Resources
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject: Response to NOV-2024-DV-0080
Dated: February 12, 2024; Received: February 29, 2024
Permit No. WQCS00005
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 1 received the document and attachments addressed to:
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Signature
Date

WATER MANAGEMENT
CITY OF DURHAM
City of Durham
Department of Water Management
1600 Mist Lake Drive
Durham, NC 27704
919-560-4344
March 11, 2024
Mr. Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
NCDEQ, Division of Water Resources
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
MAR 13 NZ4
Subject: Response to NOV-2024-DV-0080
Dated: February 12, 2024; Received: February 29, 2024
Permit No. WQCS00005
Dear Mr. Vinson,
Please permit this letter to respond to the above referenced Notice of Violation & Intent to
Issue Civil Penalty received on February 29, 2024. As graciously requested in the letter, the
following evidence and justification demonstrates that these events were exceptional,
unintentional, temporary, and beyond reasonable control of the utility. This evidence will also
establish the significant costs and actions taken to stop the discharge; contain the release of
untreated wastewater; collect the wastewater, and restore the possible environmental
impacts. Further, it demonstrates the City of Durham Department of Water Management's
(DWM) strong commitment to and investment in preventing and mitigating sanitary sewer
overflows (SSO). All conditions of the City's Collection System permit are met by the
Department, including system cleaning, site visits, inspections, and easement maintenance.
As such, we respectfully request that no civil penalties be assessed for the SSOs that occurred in
the City's wastewater collection system between January 1, 2024 and January 31, 2024.
Incident#202400339 - 3300 Shannon Road — January 23, 202410:14 AM
On January 23, 2024 at 10:14 AM, an overflow was reported near 3300 Shannon Road releasing
an estimated 265 gallons of wastewater into a tributary of New Hope Creek. Crews discovered
that grease and debris was the cause of the release of wastewater. After assessing the extent of
the spill, crews dammed the downstream creek with sandbags, set up a 4-inch pump to pump
the untreated wastewater back into the collection system, and flushed the area using a nearby

hydrant (dechlorinated water). This approach contained the sewer flow and minimized the
environmental impact on the surrounding land and downstream waters. Crews used a JetVac
truck to clean the three upstream and three downstream pipe reaches to ensure the pipes
were clear.
The City's Stormwater Services Division responded and conducted ammonia testing to
determine the spill's extent and advise the Department when the site returned to normal
conditions. Visual inspection of the affected area and downstream waters confirmed there
were no immediately visible adverse environmental impacts or hazards to persons or property,
including no fish kill or unnecessary vegetative damage.
The incident was reported to the Department's Industrial Waste staff so they could canvas the
neighborhood with information about the effects of non -woven and grease in the collection
system. Industrial Waste staff educate the community about the appropriate disposal options,
as well as providing interactive giveaways like grease trappers through the website.
The Department's cost to remediate this spill was $6,210.30.
The incident leading to this spill is exceptional, unintentional, temporary, and caused by factors
beyond reasonable control. The Department has made consistent efforts to prevent such an
incident by regular cleaning of the sewer system, a cyclical hot spot program, and constant
engagement with the community about proper waste removal. The staff immediately
responded to the incident to mitigate the impact of the spill and used every effort to ensure the
infrastructure and environment was restored.
Incident#20240340 - 27 Jenee Lane -January 23, 2024 6:49 PM
On January 23, 2024 at 6:49 PM, an overflow occurred near 27 Jenee Lane releasing an
estimated 24,300 gallons of wastewater into an unnamed tributary of Little Lick Creek. Crews
discovered that grease and debris in the line were the causes of the blockage and used a JetVac
truck to successfully clear the line. After assessing the extent of the spill, crews dammed the
downstream creek with sandbags, set up a 4-inch pump to pump the untreated wastewater
back into the collection system, and flushed the area using a nearby hydrant (dechlorinated
water). This approach contained the sewer flow and minimized the environmental impact on
the surrounding land and downstream waters. Crews used a JetVac truck to clean the three
upstream and three downstream pipe reaches to ensure the pipes were clear.
Visual inspection of the affected area and downstream waters confirmed there were no
immediately visible adverse environmental impacts or hazards to persons or property, including
no fish kill or unnecessary vegetative damage.
The incident was reported to the Department's Industrial Waste staff so they could canvas the
neighborhood with information about the effects of non -woven and grease in the collection
system. Industrial Waste staff educate the community about the appropriate disposal options,
as well as providing interactive giveaways like grease trappers through the website.

The Department's current cost to remediate this spill was $4,647.83.
The incident leading to this spill is exceptional, unintentional, temporary, and caused by factors
beyond reasonable control. The Department has made consistent efforts to prevent such an
incident by regular cleaning of the sewer system, a cyclical hot spot program, and constant
engagement with the community about proper waste removal. The staff immediately
responded to the incident to mitigate the impact of the spill and used every effort to ensure the
infrastructure and environment was restored.
The factors leading to this spill are unintentional, temporary, and the Department has made
consistent strategic efforts to prevent such an occurrence. The staff immediately responded to
the incident to mitigate the impact of the spill and used every effort to ensure the
infrastructure and environment was restored.
Ongoing City -Wide Measures to Reduce the Occurrence of SSO Incidents
DWM has several programs in place to prevent and reduce the occurrence of SSO incidents.
DWM has implemented a Collection System Management, Operations & Maintenance (CMOM)
plan that expands and enhances its existing programs.
System Flushing and Inspection:
DWM routinely contracts cleaning, CCTV inspection, smoke testing, and manhole inspections of
portions of the sewer collection system. DWM completes the inspection of the collection
system systematically based on City defined geographical basins.
In FY23, DWM spent about $22 million on Sewer Rehabilitation projects as a part of its Capital
Improvements Programs. DWM ensures the requirements of the collection system permit are
met by deploying City crews to clean at least 10% of the collection system annually. DWM
measures the cleaning on a fiscal year basis starting July 1.
Reporting Period
Miles
Percent of System
FY24
55.93
4.85%
FY23
119.86
10.40%
FY22
116.16
10.14%
Table 2. Unique mileage of gravity mains cleaned by DWM Staff for the three most recent fiscal years.
Sewer Rehabilitation Program:
DWM has an active Sewer Rehabilitation Program. The program includes flow monitoring (25
permanent monitors), CCTV inspection, manhole inspection, easement mowing, field
inspections and investigations, point repairs, line replacement, root and grease abatement and
cured -in -place manhole and line rehabilitation.

There are seven full-time equivalents (FTEs) employees dedicated to DWM's system
rehabilitation programs in the Utility Engineering Division of the Department. This workgroup
handles flow monitoring and system data management and contract preparation,
administration, and inspections.
There are 20 FTEs in the City's Collections Systems Maintenance (CSM) workgroup in the Sewer
Maintenance Division of DWM. This group performs CCTV inspections, hydraulic cleaning
activities, manhole inspections, and manhole repairs. They respond to all reported concerns
including blockages and overflows. In addition, the CSM crews are supported by the Excavation
Services workgroup who perform identified point repairs, line replacements, and cured -in -place
lining.
The Lift Station Maintenance workgroup (LSM) focuses on oversight and maintenance of the 63
lift stations throughout the service area. This workgroup of 17 FTEs conducts required daily,
weekly, monthly, and annual inspections and associated preventive maintenance activities.
The 11 FTEs in the Outfall Maintenance (OFM) workgroup perform routine inspection and
mowing of easements and inspection of the designated high priority lines. In addition, they
facilitate the inspections and repair of the 136 air relief valves (ARVs) in the City's sewer
system.
Fats, Oils, and Grease Program (FOG):
The department's FOG education and outreach effort is conducted by three FTEs. (Staff are
shared between the Industrial Pretreatment, Septage and FOG Programs). In addition to
working with the Durham County Health Department, staff routinely inspect over 800 food
service establishments (FSEs) annually to ensure appropriate cleaning and maintenance of
grease interceptors. Staff participate in community events, such as Earth Day, Center Fest and
the Bimbe Festival, as well as neighborhood meetings. Department staff deliver residential Fat
Trappers to increase awareness of the proper disposal methods for waste. DWM staff also
conduct post-SSO follow-up education and enforcement as necessary. DWM invests over
$50,000 per year in advertising the proper disposal of FOG on television. Staff post to the City's
quarterly newsletter, the Durham Digest, along with multiple mentions in the City Manager's
Report known as City Connect, to reach a broad range of Durham residents.
Summary:
Based upon the documented information provided above regarding this incident, DWM
believes that this SSO was exceptional, unintentional, temporary, and caused by factors beyond
the City and Department's control. DWM actively manages, operates, and maintains its system
in such a manner as to meet or exceed all the requirements of the Collection System permit. As
detailed above, DWM systematically inspects, flushes, and rehabilitates its wastewater
collection system. The Department also actively works to regulate and educate the community
regarding what should and should not be discharged into the City's sewer collection system.

The department staff welcomes the opportunity to meet with you and your staff to review our
program and discuss constructive ways to improve what we are already doing in the City of
Durham. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate
to contact me at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Donald F. Greeley,
Director
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No.: NOV-2024-DV-0080
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - January 2024
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00005
Durham Collection System
Durham County
Dear Permittee:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Reports submitted by
City of Durham. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the City of Durham violated Permit Condition
I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00005 by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate their collection system so
that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters and the SSO constituted making an
outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is required by G.S.
143-215.1.
The Raleigh Regional Office is providing the City of Durham an opportunity to provide evidence and justification as
to why the City of Durham should not be assessed a civil penalty for the violation(s) that are summarized below:
Total Vol
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mins) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
202400339 1/23/2024 53 3300 SHANNON ROAD, Grease 265 265 Notice of VlolaBon
DURHAM,27707
202400340 1/23/2024 162 27 JENEE LANE, Debris in line, Grease 24,300 24,300 Notice of violation -
DURHAM, 27703 Notice of Intent

DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AB573C-37B6-4778-8346-FFEEEFFDIFEC
This Notice of Violation / Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted violation. Pursuant
to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any
permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
This office requests that you respond to this Notice, in writing, within 10 business days of its
receipt. In your response, you should address the causes of non-compliance, remedial actions, and all other
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. The response to this correspondence will be
considered in this process. Enforcement decisions will also be based on volume spilled, volume reaching surface
waters, duration and gravity, impacts to public health, fish kills or recreational area closures. Other factors
considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of non-compliance, the cost of
rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kevin Fowler with the Water Quality Section in the
Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200 or via email at [e-mail].
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
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DWR State of North Carolina
Deportment of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Dlvlslon of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00005
Facility: Durham Collection System
Owner: City of Durham
City: Durham
Source of SSO (check applicable):
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
County: Durham
Region: Raleigh
0 Sanitary Sewer 7 Pump Station / Lift Station
Incident #: 202400339
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 3300 SHANNON ROAD, DURHAM, , 27707
Manhole #: 09034
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 01/23/2024 Time: 10:14 am Incident End Dt: 01/23/2024 Time: 11:07 am
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 265 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 0:53 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: 5gpm x 53minutes = 265gallons
Weather conditions during the SSO event:
Did SSO reach surface waters? 0 Yes
rain
❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 265
Surface water name: New Hope Creek
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? Yes ONo ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
0 Grease
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ):
Chris Smith
0 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 01/23/2024 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 03:00:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1 C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director Division of Water Resources may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permiftee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(in the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Grease
When was the last time this specific line (or wet well) was cleaned?
7/08/2020
Do you have an enforceable grease ordinance that requires new or retrofit of grease R Yes ❑ No El NA ❑ NE
traps/interceptors?
Have there been recent inspections and/or enforcement actions taken on nearby
restaurants or other nonresidential grease contributors?
Explain.
Have there been other SSOs or blockages in this area that were also caused by
grease?
When?
If yes, describe them:
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location?
Explain.
Have educational materials about grease been distributed in the past?
When?
and to whom?
Explain?
If the SSO occurred at a pump station, when was the wet well and pumps last
checked for grease accumulation?
Were the floats clean?
Yes [0No El NA El NE
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CS-SSO Form
Page: 2

Comments:
System Visitation
ORC Yes
Backup 7 Yes
Name:
Terrance Vasquez
Cert#
1003853
Date visited:
01-23-2024
Time visited:
02:OOpm
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
There was no sign of fish kill and no visible hazards to the public. DWQ was notified of the overflow. The cause of the
overflow was grease buildup. Gerald Battle will distribute educational material in through the F.O.G. Program.
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: Terrance Vasquez Date: 01/27/24 01:00 pm
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of i
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of th
form is completed, if used).
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Joe Lunne, SR Public Information & Communication Analyst
Water Management Dept.
919.560.4381 ext. 35255 1919.397.6131 (mobile)
Joe. [e-mail]
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2024
City of Durham contains sewer spill at 27 Jenee Lane
DURHAM, N.C. — The City of Durham Department of Water Management reports that on January 23, 2024, staff
responded to a manhole overflowing at 27 Jenee Lane. Approximately 24,300 gallons of untreated wastewater Flowed
into Little Lick Creek. The cause of the overflow was grease clogging the sewer line.
Staff were notified of the overflow at 6:49 p.m. on January 23, 2024, and the spill was stopped at 9:31 p.m. The crew
cleared the blockage, dammed the creek downstream and pumped the untreated wastewater back into the sewer
system. There were no observed Hazards to persons, property, or the environment.
As a reminder, only water, human waste, and toilet paper are permitted to be discharged into the sewer system. All other
materials —fats, oils, and greases (FOGS) and nonwoven materials (so-called flushable wipes and rags) that should not be
allowed into the sink —contribute to sanitary sewer overflows. To learn more about the way FOGS and nonwovens clog
pipes and how to properly dispose of them, visit our Industrial Waste Control, Pretreatment, and Grease Reduction
Program at www.durhamnc.gov/1077.
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on January 24, 2024
as required by state regulations/law. For more information, contact Junior Mobley, Superintendent of Water & Sewer
Maintenance.
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Notice of Discharge of
Untreated Sewage
The City of Durham had a discharge
of untreated wastewater from our
wastewater collection system at 27
Jane Lane of approximatety 24,300
gallons. The discharge occurted on
January 23, 2024 for approximately,
two hours and Btty minutes. The un-
treated wastewater entered Into Little
Lick Creek In the Nause River Basin.
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Division of Water Resources
PART I:
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Form CS-SSO
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WOCS00005 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Durham Collection
Owner: City of Durham
City: Durham
County: Durham
Region: Raleigh
Source of SSO (check applicable): 0 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
Incident #: 202400340
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 27 JENEE LANE, DURHAM, , 27703
Manhole #: 16599
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 01/23/2024 Time: 6:49 pm Incident End Dt: 01/23/2024 Time: 09:31 pm
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 24,300 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 2:42 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: 150gpm x 162minutes = 24,300gallons
Weather conditions during the SSO event:
rain
Did SSO reach surface waters? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 24300
Surface water name: Little Lick Creek
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
0 Grease 0 Debris in line
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Jamie Johnson
❑ DWR 0 Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 01/24/2024 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 01:39:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1 C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a Press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a Public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director. Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Grease
When was the last time this specific line (or wet well) was cleaned?
7/14/2020
Do you have an enforceable grease ordinance that requires new or retrofit of grease 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
traps/interceptors?
Have there been recent inspections and/or enforcement actions taken on nearby ❑ Yes [Z No ❑ NA ❑ NE
restaurants or other nonresidential grease contributors?
Explain.
Have there been other SSOs or blockages in this area that were also caused by Yes 0 No NA ❑ NE
grease?
When?
3/31/2015
If yes, describe them:
The crew removed the blockage, cleared solids from the spill area, set up a pump downstream, and flushed the creek.
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location?
Explain.
This area was often a target of vandalism
Have educational materials about grease been distributed in the past?
When?
3/31 /15
and to whom?
The residence
Explain?
The residence received information from the Industrial Waste Control Division.
If the SSO occurred at a pump station, when was the wet well and pumps last
checked for grease accumulation?
Were the floats clean?
Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Yes El No 7 NA E] NE
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Comments:
Debris in line
What type of debris has been found in the line?
wooden Property markers
Suspected cause or source of debris.
It could be due to all the new construction going on in the area.
Are manholes in the area secure and intact?
When was the area last checked/cleaned?
07/08/2020
JZ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
problems with debris?
Explain:
The crew put bolt down sewer top
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent fuh [Z Yes D No NA ❑ NE
similar occurrences?
Comments:
We will conduct an investigation and send out educational materials to areas that are experiencing problems.
System Visitation
ORC Yes
Backup W Yes
Name:
Terrance Vasquez
Cart#
1003853
Date visited:
01 /24/2024
Time visited:
12:15 AM
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
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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: Terrance Vasquez Date:
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title:
01/24/24 01:39 am
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of 1
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of th
form is completed, if used).
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