NC0069841_Report_20240808

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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DWR
Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: Union County Public Works
Facility Name: Crooked Creek WWTP #2
Incident Started: Date: 8/8/24 Time: 0640
Incident Ended: Date: 8/8/24 Time: 0645
Level of Treatment:
Permit Number: NC0069841
County: Union
_None X Primary Treatment _ Secondary Treatment_ Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 0.0005 MGD (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? Yes
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 0.0005 MGD Surface Water Name: North Fork Crooked Creek
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? Yes
Were samples taken during event? Yes
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
The bar screens at headworks station.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Bar screens had faulted out due to heavy flows from Tropical storm Debby causing water to spill over and get
into the storm drain.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Had to reset bar screen to collect rags on screen to allow flow to pass through.
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
Due to heavy rainfall, there was no action taken to clean up the spill.

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
We made sure to have Scada system open to check for bar screen alarms.
Additional Comments About the Event:
Spoke with Wes Bell at 0859 on 8-8-24.
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources _X_ Emergency Management
Contact Name: Wes Bell : Date 8-8-24 Time: 0859
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: Erick Franks Phone Number: 980-398-8947
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed: