NC0020648_5 day report_20240410

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR
Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Re ortin Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: City of Washington
Permit Number: NC0020648
Facility Name: City of Washington Wastewater Treatment Plant County: Beaufort
Incident Started: Date: April 7. 2024 Time: 6:14 PM
Incident Ended: Date: Ajil 7. 2024 Time: 6:18 PM
Level of Treatment:
_None _Primary Treatment X Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: _ 50 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: 5 Gallons Surface Water Name: Kennedy Creek
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 i Location or Treatment Unit}:
Sludge Decant Vault for Sludge Mixing Tank.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass
Gravity pipe from decant vault to lagoon plugged up causing the vault to overflow before operator could close
all the valves.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
The pipe was flushed out.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Uri and Remediate the Site (if a ;,,licable;:
Spill mat was placed on the catch basin and lime was applied to affected area.
Action Taken or Pro osed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Better detail training on proper use of decant valve.
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources X Emergency Management
Contact Name: Robert Bullock Date: 4/8/2024 Time: 10:19 am
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: Lonnie I. Woolard Jr. Phone Number: 252-975-9310
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes X No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)