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ELIZABETH S.BISER
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RICHARD E.ROGERS.JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Direr for Environmental Quality
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April 22, 2024
Sean Hovis, City Manager
City of Newton
PO Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2024-DV-0214
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - March 2024
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00044
Newton Collection System
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Hovis:
The self-reported Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 5-Day Report submitted by City of Newton indicates violations of
permit conditions stipulated in the subject permit and North Carolina G.S. 143-215.1. Violations include failing to
effectively manage, maintain, and operate the subject collection system so that there is no SSO to the land or
surface waters and making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a
permit is required.
Specific incident(s) cited in the subject report include the following:
Total Vol
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mins) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
202400620 3/9/2024 285 1274 Mckay Road, Debris in line, Inflow 885 400 Notice of Violation
Newton, NC, 28658 and Infiltration Repeat Location,
Response Required
202400621 3/9/2024 600 1369 Mckay Road, Debris in line, Inflow 1,800 900 Notice of Violation
Newton, NC, 28658 and Infiltration Repeat Location,
Response Required
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance. Please submit
a written response to this Notice of Violation. Your response is to be received by the regional office within 15
business days following receipt of this violation. Please include any additional documentation about this incident(s)
in the response. The submittal will be considered in determining whether the Division will assess a civil penalty for
the cited violations.
Incidents 202400620 and 20240621 were the fourth and fifth occurrences of SSOs from the line
along McKay Road Since December 2023. Please provide an explanation as to why these spills are
occurring consistently at this location, the steps that Newton has taken to address them, and the
steps that Newton is taking to keep this from happening in the future at this location. As appropriate,
your response should include specifics and implementation timelines for Capital Improvement Plans
(CIP) covering this portion of your system.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joanna Harbison with the Water Quality Section in
the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or via email at ioanna.harbison©dec.nc.gov.
Sincerely,
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Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Andrew H. Pitner, P.G.,Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
610 East Center Street,Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation: NOV-2024-DV-0214
Sanitary Sewer Overflows—March 2024
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00044
Newton Collection System
Catawba County
Mr. Pitner:
I received your letter dated 4/22/2024 on 4/26/2024, regarding the sanitary sewer overflows
the incidents regarding Inflow and infiltration during heavy rains and debris restricting flow in W.W.T.P.:
• 202400620
• 202400621
The Wastewater Collection Department has been working hard to prioritize this area. The
manhole immediately downstream of Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment plant was bolted down and
risers installed on the M.H. Sewer crews smoked the primary collection outfall from the Clark Creek
W.W.T.P. to the Fair Grounds. Staff has increased cleaning in areas upstream and bolted down and
replaced damaged lids in several areas where damaged.The City takes very seriously issues concerning
safety and the environment. We inspect the creek crossings and aerials also after rain events. We
investigate lines,treat lines for root control. City sewer crews C.C.T.V. and when issues arise, repair
them as soon as possible upon discovery. The Wastewater Treatment Plant staff has been investigating
a possible problem area between the lime/grit building and the primary clarifiers that could be
restricting process volume. Contractors came in and cleaned the Bar Screen Pit,the Wet Well, Lime and
Grit Chamber. It is of the upmost importance to resolve any problems issues found and repair any
potential sources of infill and infiltration.
The City has also contracted with an engineering consultant firm to design and rehabilitate the
WWTP. Current project estimates suggest a $50 million (or more) cost. The design is at 30%, with 60%
plans expected in mid-May, and construction to start in late 2024 or early 2025. All of these actions are
being taken health, safety, and welfare of the public and the environment as foremost importance.

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The City of Newton prioritizes protection and safety of our citizens and the environment. The
City of Newton would like to use all monies that are budgeted to fix problem areas.These overflows
were accidental and was not intentional and The City of Newton works hard and will continue to work to
minimize any incidents and prevent SSO's in the future.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Todd Crutchfield
Collections Superintendent
City of Newton
PO Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
Cc: Sean Hovis,
City Manager
Dusty Wentz; PE,
Public Utilities Director