HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0020664_May 2024 5-day bypass report_20240509North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)
WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Permittee: ____Town of Spindale__________ Permit Number nc020664__________________
Facility Name: Town of Spindale_________ County: _Rutherford___________________
Incident Started: Date: 5/9/24_____________ Time: _0400____________
Incident Ended: Date: _5/9/24____________ Time: __0605___________
Level of Treatment:
___None __X_Primary Treatment ___Secondary Treatment ___Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: ___Rough estimate of around 5,000____(must be given even if it is a
rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? ___Yes _X__No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: __________ Surface Water Name: __________________________
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): Influent Bar screen
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass: Bar screen tripped out and caused an overflow filled with rags during an electrical thunderstorm.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken: Operational Operators cleared overflow and reset bar screen. Monitored for several hours to ensure everything was working properly.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)
WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable): Cleaned up noticeable trash from influent area and around bar screen.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
The Town of Spindale is currently trying to secure funding from the State to replace the bar screen
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources __X__ Emergency Management ____
Contact Name: Lauren Armenie Date: 5/9/2024 Time: 0930
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): _______________________________ Person Reporting Event: Guy O’Connor_____ Phone Number: ___8258- 286-3407_________________ Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? ___Yes X___No If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed: ___________________________________________________________________________________
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