WQCS00179_CPA Folder_DV 024 0074_20240731

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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Franklin County Public Utilities
Facility Name: Franklin County Collection System
Permit Number: WOCS00179
County: Franklin
Case Number: DV-2024-0074
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
A total of 32,400 gallons of wastewater overflowed from the Franklin County Collection System due to pump station
equipment failure. 20,000 gallons of wastewater flowed to Brandy Creek, a class B; NSW in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin.
Nutrients and pathogens to surface waters.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The SSO started on February 9, 2024, at 07:00 pm and ended on February 19, 2024, at 01:00 pm.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on surface water quality includes nutrients and pathogens to surface waters.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of rectifying the damage was given as $167,747.62.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It is believed that no money was saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear that the violation was committed willfully or intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
There have been no penalty assessments issued in the past 12 months to the permittee for violations of the Franklin County
collection system permit.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$95.36
7/31/2024
Date
Do uSigned by:
John Hennessy, Section Chief
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS,IR.
Director
Certified Mail # 7017 0190 0000 2486 1077
Return Receipt Requested
Christopher Doherty, Director Public Utilities
Franklin County Public Utilities
1630USHwy 1
Youngsville, NC 27596-9661
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
7/31/2024
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and Collection System Permit No. WQCS00179
Franklin County Public Utilities
Franklin County Collection System
Case No. DV-2024-0074
Franklin County
Dear Mr. Doherty:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,095.36 ($1,000.00 civil penalty
+ $95.36 enforcement costs) against Franklin County Public Utilities.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
5-Day Report submitted by Franklin County Public Utilities. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of
the requirements found in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00179 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation(s) that
occurred are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Franklin County Public Utilities violated the terms, conditions
or requirements of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00179 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty maybe assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
North CarolineDepartmentofEnvtronmentalQoality I Division of Water Re—rces
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett bri- I Raleigh. North Carolina 2704
919,791.4Z00

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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, John
Hennessy, Section Chief, Water Quality Regional Operations hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Franklin County Public Utilities:
$1,000.00 For 1 of the 1 violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00179 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) for
Sanitary Sewer Overflow(s) resulting in a discharge without a valid permit.
$1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
95.36 Enforcement Costs
1 095.36 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of-
Attn: PERCS Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282. I (b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) dgys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Attn: PERCS Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Vanessa Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628

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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearine with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document, you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Fowler with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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John Hennessy, Section Chief
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: DV-2024-0074 County: Franklin
Assessed Party: Franklin County Public Utilities
Permit No.: WQCS00179 Amount Assessed: $1,095.36
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the 'Request for Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Franklin County Public Utilities )
Franklin County Collection System )
PERMIT NO. WQCS00179 ) CASE NO. DV-2024-0074
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,095.36 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated 7/31/2024 , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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ATTACHMENT A
Franklin County Public Utilities
CASE NUMBER: DV-2024-0074
PERMIT NO: WQCS00179 REGION: Raleigh
FACILITY: Franklin County Collection System COUNTY: Franklin
Other Violations
INCIDENT VIOLATION TOTAL VOLUME PENALTY
NUMBER DATE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION DESCRIPTION (GALLONS) AMOUNT
202400450 2/9/2024 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit 32,400 $1,000.00

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
5ecrefary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Ouic for
Certified Mail # 7017 0190 0000 2486 0384
Return Receipt Requested
Christopher Doherty, Director Public Utilities
Franklin County Public Utilities
1630USHwy 1
Youngsville, NC 27596-9661
5ATE
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
March 13, 2024
SUBJECT: NOTICE Of VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No,: NOV-2024-DV-0157
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - February 2024
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00179
Franklin County Collection System
Franklin County
Dear Mr. Doherty:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report/s submitted by
Franklin County Public Utilities. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the Franklin County Public
Utilities violated Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00179 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 Franklin County Public Utilities an opportunity to provide evidence and
justification as to why the Franklin County Public Utilities 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 (Mies) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
202400450 2/9/2024 1,080 YOUNGSVILLE Pump station 32,400 20,000 Notice of violation -
equipment failure Notice of Intent
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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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Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1630US1N
Youngsville, NC 27596
Phone: [phone]
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2024-DV-0157
Permit Number: WQCS00179
Franklin County Collection System
Franklin County
Dear Mr. Hall,
Franklin County is in receipt of NOV-2023-DV-0157 dated March 13, 2024. Events that led to the SSO for
which this NOV references was due to equipment failure of the Industrial Park WVVPS. The station is a
duplex station and was operating on one pump due to a failure of the secondary pump. A plan was put into
place and a new pump was ordered. All telemetry was operational and called as required.
While working on the bypass setup, staff found a non -operational valve and began replacement. During
the repairs the secondary pump went down and caused the SSO. Franklin County staff along with two
outside vendors began the work of replacing the bypass valve and setting up the bypass system. Once
the bypass system was complete, Franklin County began cleanup of the affected area.
Since the failure of the station Franklin County has spent $167,747,62 on repairs including two new pumps,
new discharge piping, new valves and coating the wet well and having one of the failed pumps sent in for
repairs as a standby.
We are confident that with the diligent work of Franklin County staff, vendors, and investments in
infrastructure this type of system failure and SSO can be prevented.
If you have any further questions, please contact our office at 919-556 6177.
Sincerely,
Ch opher ohe
Director of Public Utilities
CC: Payton Proctor, Wastewater Collections Superintendent
Permit File

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ELIZABETtl5 BISER
RICHARZD F._ IZOGFRS. JR.
Certified Mail # 7017 0190 0000 2486 0384
Return Receipt Requested
Christopher Doherty, Director Public Utilities
Franklin County Public Utilities
1630 U S Hwy 1
Youngsvi[le, NC 27596-9661
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March 13, 2024
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No.: NOV-2024-DV-0157
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - February 2024
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00179
Franklin County Collection System
Franklin County
Dear Mr. Doherty:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report/s submitted by
Franklin County Public Utilities. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the Franklin County Public
Utilities violated Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00179 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 Franklin County Public Utilities an opportunity to provide evidence and
justification as to why the Franklin County Public Utilities 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 (Minn) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
202400450 219J2024 1,080 YOUNGSVILLE
Pump station
equipment Failure
32,400 20,000
Notice of Violation -
Notice of Intent

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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].
Sincerely,
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Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division 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: WQCS00179 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Franklin County Collection System Incident #: 202400450
Owner: Franklin County Public Utilities
City: Franklinton
County: Franklin
Region: Raleigh
Source of SSO (check applicable): ❑ Sanitary Sewer 0 Pump Station / Lift Station
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): , YOUNGSVILLE,
Manhole #:
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 02/09/2024 Time: 7:00 pm Incident End Dt: 02/10/2024 Time: 01:00 pm
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AMIPM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 32,400 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 18:0 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: gpm
Weather conditions during the SSO event:
Did SSO reach surface waters? 0 Yes []No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 20000
Surface water name: Brandy Creek
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes ❑ No 0 Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
M Pump Station Equips
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Cheng Zhang
El DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/12/2024 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 08:09:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(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
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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
Pump Station Equipment Failure
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication)
Audible
Visual
SCADA (two-way communication)
Emergency Contact Signage
Other
Describe the equipment that failed?
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure,
power failure, high water, etc.)?
Were notification/alarm systems operable?
If no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
What specifically was checked/maintained?
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
Were all pumps set to alternate?
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event?
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal,
etc.)?
CS-SSO Form
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes D No 0 NA ❑ NE
Yes DNo [71NA [7]NE
Yes ONo DNA ONE
❑ Yes ONo ❑ NA ONE
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Was a spare or portable pump immediately available?
Yes ❑ No NA NE
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
Comments:
System Visitation
ORC
Backup
Name:
Cert#
Date visited:
Time visited:
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Yes
Yes
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:
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Date:
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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Christopher Doherty, Director Public Utilities
Franklin County Public Utilities
1630 U S Hwy 1
Youngsville, NC 27596-9661
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No.: NOV-2024-DV-0157
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - February 2024
Collection Systern Permit No. WQCS00179
Franklin County Collection System
Franklin County
Dear Mr. Doherty:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Reports submitted by
Franklin County Public Utilities. The Division's RateFgh Regional Office concludes that the Franklin County Public
Utilities violated Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00179 by farling to effectively manage, maintain, and
operate their collection system so that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sevier Overflow) to the land or surface waters
and the SSO constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for pLn'poses of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which
a permit is required by G.S. 143-215. I..
The Raleigh Regional Office is providurti tho Franklin rn, oniI n. •I.I. _
justification as to why the Frank
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