WQCS00021_DV-2024-0098 Civil Penalty Assessment Folder_20241008

ROY COOPER
Governor
MARY PENNY KELLEY
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail # 7017 0190 0000 2485 9159
Return Receipt Requested
Grant W Goings
City of Wilson
PO Box 10
Wilson, NC 27893-0010
NORTH'ARIDL NA
Environmental Quality
October 8, 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. WQCS00021
City of Wilson
Wilson Collection System
Case No. DV-2024-0098
Wilson County
Dear Mr. Goings:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $3,101.00 ($3,000.00 civil penalty
+ $101.00 enforcement costs) against City of Wilson.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
5-Day Report submitted by City of Wilson. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements
found in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00021 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 City of Wilson violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00021 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 may be assessed against any
person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
North Carolina Deparimrnt of Environmental Quality I Div Sion of Water Resources
R kek)h Regional Office 3800 Barrett 0i Ive I R akigh. North Carolina 17409
91979IA200

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, Vanessa
Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
City of Wilson:
$3,000.00 For 2 of the 4 violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00021 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(]) for
Sanitary Sewer Overflow(s) resulting in a discharge without a valid permit.
$3 0,_00.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$101.00 Enforcement Costs
3 101.00 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 nol include waiver
farm). 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

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-282.1(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 Heariniz, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30 days of recei t 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
AND
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

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing 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,
Vanessa Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: DV-2024-0098 County: Wilson
Assessed Party: City of Wilson
Permit No.: WQCS00021 Amount Assessed: $3,101.00
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. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment./actors 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
haw payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF WILSON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
City of Wilson )
Wilson Collection System )
PERMIT NO. WQCS00021 ) CASE NO. DV-2024-0048
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $3,101.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 8, 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
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
, 20. __

ATTACHMENT A
City of Wilson
CASE NUMBER: DV-2024-0098
PERMIT NO: WQCS00021
FACILITY: Wilson Collection System
Other Violations
REGION: Raleigh
COUNTY: Wilson
INCIDENT
VIOLATION
TOTAL VOLUME
PENALTY
NUMBER
DATE
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
(GALLONS)
AMOUNT
202400566
3/212024
CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow)
Discharge without valid permit
500
$0.00
202400592
3/7/2024
CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow)
Discharge without valid permit
48,000
$1,875.00
202400730
3/28/2024
CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow)
Discharge without valid permit
29,100
$1,125.00
202400735 3/30/2024 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit 800 $0.00

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Wilson
Facility Name: Wilson Collection System
Permit Number: WOCS00021
County: Wilson
Case Number: OV-2024-0098 (Incident # 202400592)
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 48,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed from the Wilson Collection System due to inflow and infiltration.
48,000 gallons of wastewater flowed to Toisnot Swamp class WS-III;NSA, CA in the Neuse River Basin. Nutrients and
pathogens to surface waters.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The SSO started on 03.07.2024 at 08:30 AM. The incident ended the same day at 06:30 PM.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on surface water quality include nutrients and pathogens to surface waters.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of rectifying the damage was not provided.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It is believed that no money was saved by 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 has been 1 enforcement case within the past 12 months.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$101.00
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Date Vanessa Manuel, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Wilson
Facility Name: Wilson Collection System
Permit Number: WOCS00021
County: Wilson
Case Number: DV-2024-0098 (Incident # 202400730)
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 29,100 gallons of wastewater overflowed from the Wilson Collection System due to inflow and infiltration.
29,100 gallons of wastewater flowed to Toisnot Swamp class WS-111;NSA, CA in the Neuse River Basin. Nutrients and
pathogens to surface waters.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The SSO started on 03.28.2024 at 08:00 AM. The incident ended the same day at 07:30 PM.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on surface water quality include nutrients and pathogens to surface waters.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of rectifying the damage was not provided.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It is believed that no money was saved by 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 has been 1 enforcement case within the past 12 months.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$101.00
Date Vanessa Manuel, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. B1SER
Secretary
RIC HARD E. ROGERS,]R.
Director
Certified Mail # 7017 0190 0000 2486 0667
Return Receipt Requested
Grant W Goings
City of Wilson
PO Box 10
Wilson, NC 27893-0010
NORTH CAROLINA
Eny1ronmental Quality
April 09, 2024
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No.: NOV-2024-DV-0196
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - March 2024
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00021
Wilson Collection System
Wilson County
Dear Mr. Goings:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Reports submitted by
City of Wilson. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the City of Wilson violated Permit Condition I
(2) of Permit No. WQCS00021 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 City of Wilson an opportunity to provide evidence and justification as
to why the City of Wilson 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 (Mina) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
202400566 3/2/2024
50 849 Denby St SW, Grease
Wilson, NC, 27893/ 601
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500 500 Notice of Violation
202400592 3/7/2024 600 2658 Tilghman Road Inflow and Infiltration 48,000 48,000 Notice of Violation
North, Wilson, NC, Notice of Intent
27896
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Incident Start Duration
Number Date (Mina) Location
202400730 3/28/2024 690 2658 Tilghman Road
North, Wilson, NC,
27896
202400735 3/30/2024 120 2106 Tilghman Road
North, Wilson, NC,
27893
Total Vol
Total Surface
Vol Water
Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
Inflow and Infiltration 29,100 29,100 Notice of Violation -
Notice of Intent
Grease 800 800 Notice of Violation
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 919-791-4261 or via email at [e-mail].
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Sanitary Sewer Overflows - March 2024
Collection System Permit No. WQC500021
Wilson Collection System
Wilson County
Dear Mr. Goings:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Reports submitted by
City of Wilson. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the City of Wilson violated Permit Condition I
(2) of Permit No. WQCS00021 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. 143-21S.1(a)(1), for which a permit is required by G.S.
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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: WQCS00021 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Wilson Collection System Incident #: 202400592
Owner: City of Wilson
City: Wilson County: Wilson Region: Raleigh
Source of SSO (check applicable): 0 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station I 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): 2658 Tilghman Road North, Wilson, NC, 27896
Manhole #: 4512
Latitude (Decimal Degrees): Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 03/07/2024 Time: 8:30 am Incident End Dt: 03/07/2024 Time: 06:30 pm
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 48,000 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 10:0 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: estimated
Weather conditions during the SSO event: clear and sunny
Did SSO reach surface waters? Q Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 48000
Surface water name: Toisnot Swamp (Toisnot Reservoir)
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes V No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
W Inflow and Infiltration
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): James Westcott
[A DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 03/07/2024 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 02:20:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1 C(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 re uired to be re orted 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
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

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
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any ❑ Yes [Z No ❑ NA ❑ NE
permit that addresses III?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflow
at this spill location within the last year?
funding has been secured to upgrade infrastructure on the sewer easement
Has there been any flow studies to determine III problems in the collection system at ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA ❑ NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Yes [ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there Ill related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
Smoke testing and inspections are included.
Have there been any grant or loan applications for Ill reduction projects? ❑ Yes C No r' NA W NE
If Yes, explain:
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers' W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
easement is near a creek and large amounts of precipitation caused the creek to swell resulting in III
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
inspected recently?
If Yes, explain:
The City Ill inspector routinely inspects sewer easements.
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future Ill related SSOs at this
location?
Funding has been secured for future upgrades on this easement. The City also plans to t_emoorarily replace some
infrastructure until design and construction starts.
Comments:
System Visitation
ORC Yes
Backup F-I Yes
Name:
Linwood Bailey
Cert#
1010545
Date visited:
03/07/24
Time visited:
08:30 AM
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
After creels waters subsided the overflow stopped. Area affected was cleaned and lime spread
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: Linwood Aaron Bailey Date: 03/08/24 08:53 am
Signature
Telephone Number:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of f
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).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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: WQCS00021
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Wilson Collection System Incident #: 202400730
Owner: City of Wilson
City: Wilson
Source of SSO (check applicable):
County: Wilson Region: Raleigh
0 Sanitary Sewer ❑ 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 8. Bragg Street, etc): 2658 Tilghman Road North, Wilson, NC, 27896
Manhole #: 4512
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 03/28/2024 Time
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 29,100
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
8:00 am
(hh.mm AM/PM)
Incident End Dt: 03/28/2024 Time: 07:30 pm
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour): 11:30 hours
Describe how the volume was determined. estimated
Weather conditions during the SSO event: overcast and raining
Did SSO reach surface waters? [1 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 29100
Surface water name: Toisnot Swamp (Toisnot Reservoir)
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
0 Inflow and Infiltration
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Zachary Thomas
W DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 03/28/2024 Time (hh:mm AMIPM): 03:00:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1 C(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 11 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
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

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
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any ❑ Yes R No ❑ NA ❑ NE
permit that addresses Ili?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflow
at this spill location within the last year?
upgrades to this sewer easement are being scheduled.
Has there been any flow studies to determine III problems in the collection system at ❑ Yes RJ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year?
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there III related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan?
If Yes, explain:
Smoke testing and inspections are included
Have there been any grant or loan applications for Ill reduction projects?
If Yes, explain:
[� Yes [Z No ❑ NA ❑ NE
W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
U Yes D No ❑ NA F NE
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers; R Yes [] No Fj NA ❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
Easement is near a creek. after heavy or prolonged rain creek levels rise and cause Ill
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been Wj Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
inspected recently?
If Yes, explain:
Cites III coordinator inspects easmets regularly
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future III related SSOs at this
location?
the City isin the process of uggrading the system on this easement. an emergency bypass is in glace to help reduce III
Comments:
System Visitation
ORC [1 Yes
Backup r Yes
Name:
Linwood Bailey
Cert#
1010545
Date visited:
03/28/2024
Time visited:
08:30 AM
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Creek waters subsided and a bypass was installed to help reduce and stop the overflow
As a representative for the responsible party, 1 certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Linwood Aaron Bailey Date
Signature: Title:
Telephone Number:
04/01/24 07:50 am
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of t
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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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of
North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
City of Wilson
Wilson County
FOR THE
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit
issuance, approximately 344 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 10.2 miles of force main, 20
duplex pump stations, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances required to make a
complete and operational wastewater collection system to serve the City of Wilson and any
deemed permitted satellite communities pursuant to the application received December 12,
2013, and in conformity with the documents referenced therein and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from August 1, 2014 until July 31, 2022, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of
Wilson Hominy Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0023806) prior to being
disposed into the receiving stream. This collection system permit will be referenced upon
renewal or modification of your NPDES permit(s).
2. The wastewater collection system shall be effectively managed, maintained and
operated at all times so that there is no SSO to land or surface waters, nor any
contamination of groundwater. In the event that the wastewater collection system fails to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall
take immediate corrective actions, including actions that may be required by the Division
of Water Resources (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement
sewer lines andlor equipment.

3. The Director may take enforcement action against the Permittee for SSOs that must be
reported to the Division as stipulated in Condition IV (2). This includes SSOs that were
caused by severe natural conditions or exceptional events unless the Permittee
demonstrates through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other
relevant evidence that:
a. The SSO was caused by severe natural conditions; there were no feasible
alternatives to the SSO, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention
of untreated wastewater, reduction of inflow and infiltration, use of adequate
back-up equipment, or an increase in the capacity of the system. This provision
is not satisfied if, in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment, the
Permittee should have installed auxiliary or additional collection system
components, wastewater retention or treatment facilities, adequate back-up
equipment or should have reduced inflow and infiltration; or
b. The SSO was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors
beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee; the SSO could not have been
prevented by the exercise of reasonable control, such as proper management,
operation and maintenance; adequate treatment facilities or collection system
facilities or components (e.g., adequately enlarging treatment or collection
facilities to accommodate growth or adequately controlling and preventing
infiltration and inflow); preventive maintenance; or installation of adequate back-
up equipment;
The Permittee can submit a claim to the Division Regional Office that the SSO meets the
criteria of this condition. The Permittee has the option of submitting this claim along with
the spill report required by Condition IV (2) (i.e., within five days) in order to be
considered for immunity from enforcement action. Form CS-SSO Part II, or most current
Division approved form, shall be used for any claims. The Permittee has the burden of
proof that the above criteria have been met.
4. The Permittee shall establish by ordinance its legal authority to require new sewers be
properly constructed; to ensure proper inspection and testing of sewer mains and
service laterals; to address flows from satellite systems and to take enforcement action
as required by Condition 1(5).
5. The Permittee shall develop and implement an educational fats, oils and grease program
that shall include at least bi-annual distribution of educational material targeted at both
residential and non-residential users. The Permittee shall also develop and implement
an enforceable fats, oils and grease program for non-residential users under which the
Permittee can take enforcement against users who have not properly installed, operated
and maintained grease traps or grease interceptors as directed or otherwise violated the
terms of the local ordinance pertaining to fats, oils and grease.
6. The Permittee shall adopt and implement a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to designate
funding for reinvestment into the wastewater collection system infrastructure. The CIP
should address the short-term needs and long-term "master plan" concepts. The CIP
should typically cover a three to five year period and include a goal statement,
description of the project area, description of the existing facilities, known deficiencies
(over a reasonable period) and forecasted future needs. Cost analysis is integral to the
CIP.

7. Existing overflow piping from manholes and pump stations, excluding piping to approved
equalization structures, known or discovered after permit issuance shall be immediately
removed or permanently capped. Plugged emergency pumping connections are
allowable for portable pumping or rerouting without intentionally bypassing the
wastewater treatment facility.
8. The Permittee shall maintain a contingency plan for pump failure at each pump station.
If one of the pumps in a pump station containing multiple pumps fails, the process of
repairing or replacing the pump shall be initiated immediately and the new parts or pump
shall be installed as soon as possible. If the pump in a simplex pump station fails, it
shall be replaced immediately.
9. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with a pump station
identifier and an emergency contact telephone number at which an individual who can
initiate or perform emergency service for the wastewater collection system 24 hours per
day, seven days per week can be contacted. This emergency contact telephone number
shall be coupled with instructions that the emergency contact should be called if the
visual alarm illuminates, if the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency is apparent.
10. Pump station sites, equipment and components shall have restricted access, per 15A
NCAC 02T .305(h) (4).
11. Pump stations that do not employ an automatic polling feature (i.e. routine contact with
pump stations from a central location to check operational status of the communication
system) shall have both audible and visual high water alarms. The alarms shall be
weather-proof and placed in a clear and conspicuous location. Permits issued for the
construction of pump stations that included high water alarms in the description must
maintain the alarms even if simple telemetry (i.e. notification of an alarm condition
initiated by the pump station control feature) is installed.
12. For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, all equipment and
components located within the pump station shall be corrosion -resistant and
components in close proximity of the pump station shall be sealed within a corrosion -
resistant coating or encasement.
13. All construction and rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system (i.e., permitted or
deemed permitted) shall be scheduled to minimize the interruption of service by the
existing utilities. Construction and rehabilitation shall not result in the violation of
Condition (1) (2) of this permit.
Il. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Upon classification of the collection system by the Water Pollution Control System
Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified
operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G
.0201. The ORC shall visit the system within 24 hours of knowledge of a bypass, spill,
or overflow of wastewater from the system, unless visited by the Back -Up ORC, and
shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0204.

2. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for reviewing all inspection,
maintenance, operational and complaint logs. If the review process results in the
identification of any recurring problem in the wastewater collection system that cannot be
resolved in a short time period, the Permittee shall establish a plan for addressing the
problem(s).
3. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for testing emergency and
standby equipment.
4. The Permittee shall develop and implement a routine pump station inspection and
maintenance program, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following
maintenance activities:
a. Cleaning and removing debris from the pump station structure, outside perimeter,
and wet well;
b. Inspecting and exercising all valves;
c. Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other mechanical equipment according to
the manufacturer's recommendations; and
d. Verifying the proper operation of the alarms, telemetry system and auxiliary
equipment.
5. For each pump station without pump reliability (i.e. simplex pump stations serving more
than a single building or pump stations not capable of pumping at a rate of 2.5 times the
average daily flow rate with the largest pump out of service), at least one fully
operational spare pump capable of pumping peak flow shall be maintained on hand.
6. The Permittee shall maintain on hand at least two percent of the number of pumps
installed, but no less than two pumps, that discharge to a pressure sewer and serve a
single building, unless the Permittee has the ability to purchase and install a
replacement pump within 24 hours of first knowledge of the simplex pump failure or
within the storage capacity provided in any sewer line extension permit.
7. Rights -of -way and/or easements shall be properly maintained to allow accessibility to the
wastewater collection system unless the Permittee can demonstrate the ability to gain
temporary access in an emergency situation where existing land -use conditions do not
allow the establishment and maintenance of permanent access. In this case, the
Permittee shall continue to observe the lines visually, utilize remote inspection methods
(e.g. CCTV) and use the opportunity of drier conditions to perform further inspections
and necessary maintenance.
8. The Permittee shall assess cleaning needs, and develop and implement a program for
appropriately cleaning, whether by hydraulic or mechanical methods, all sewer lines. At
least 10 percent of the wastewater collection system, selected at the discretion of the
ORC, shall be cleaned each year. Preventative cleaning is not required for sewer lines
less than five years old unless inspection otherwise reveals the need for cleaning or
cleaning is required by a sewer line extension permit.

9. Adequate measures shall be taken to contain and properly dispose of materials
associated with SSOs. The Permittee shall maintain a Response Action Plan that
addresses the following minimum items:
a. Contact phone numbers for 24-hour response, including weekends and holidays;
b. Response time;
c. Equipment list and spare parts inventory;
d. Access to cleaning equipment;
e. Access to construction crews, contractors and/or engineers;
f. Source(s) of emergency funds;
g. Site sanitation and clean up materials; and
h. Post-SSO assessment.
10. The Permittee, or their authorized representative, shall conduct an on -site evaluation for
all SSOs as soon as possible, but no more than two hours after first knowledge of the
SSO.
11.In the event of an SSO or blockage within the wastewater collection system, the
Permittee shall restore the system operation, remove visible solids and paper, sanitize
any ground area and restore the surroundings.
Ill. RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions 1 (5), li (2) - II (4),
I I (7) - II (8), IV (3) and V (1) -V (4). Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three
years.
2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records pertaining to SSOs, and complaints for a
minimum of three years. These records shall include, but are not limited to, the following
information:
a. Date of SSO or complaint;
b. Volume of wastewater released as a result of the SSO and/or nature of
complaint;
c. Location of the SSO and/or complaint;
d. Estimated duration of the SSO;
e. Individual from the Division who was informed about the SSO and/or complaint,
when applicable;
f. Final destination of the SSO;
g. Corrective actions;
h. Known environmental/human health impacts resulting from the SSO; and
i. How the SSO was discovered.
3. The Permittee shall maintain an up-to-date, accurate, comprehensive map of its
wastewater collection system that also notes the locations where other wastewater
collection systems become tributary. If a comprehensive map of the collection system
has not been established, a rough sketch shall be drawn. The PermMee shall map
approximately 10 percent of its existing collection system each year for the next ten
years beginning at the original permit issuance date, or until complete, whichever is
sooner. The comprehensive map shall include, but is not limited to: pipe size, pipe
material, pipe location, flow direction, approximate pipe age, number of active service
taps, and each pump station identification, location and capacity.

4. The Permittee shall maintain records of all of the modifications and extensions to the
collection system permitted herein. The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the
construction record drawings and specifications for modifications/extensions to the
wastewater collection system for the life of the modification/extension. Information
concerning the extension shall be incorporated into the map of the wastewater collection
system within one year of the completion of construction. The system description
contained within this permit shall be updated to include this modification/extension
information upon permit renewal.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including, but not necessarily limited to, wastewater flow, groundwater,
surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure
surface water and groundwater protection will be established, and an acceptable
sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Resources staff member at the
Raleigh Regional Office, at telephone number 919-791-4200 as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours following the occurrence or first knowledge of the
occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
b. Any SSO andlor spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water.
Voice mail messages or faxed information shall noI be considered as the initial verbal
report. SSOs (and other types of spills) occurring outside normal business hours may
also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800)
858-0368 or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file
a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division
approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report
shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur.
Per Condition 1 (3), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form)
can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
3. The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements provided in
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.
V. INSPECTIONS
The Permittee or the Permittee's designee shall inspect the wastewater collection
system regularly to reduce the risk of malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors,
and other issues that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment,
threaten human health or create nuisance conditions. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the
Permittee.
2. Pump stations without Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems or
telemetry shall be inspected everyday (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations equipped
with SCADA systems or telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week.

3. A general observation of the entire collection system shall be performed throughout the
course of every year.
4. Inspections of all high priority lines (i.e. aerial line, sub -waterway crossing, line
contacting surface waters, siphon, line positioned parallel to stream banks that are
subject to eroding in such a manner that may threaten the sewer line, or line designated
as high -priority in a permit) shall be performed at least once per every six-month period
of time. A list of high -priority lines is presented as Attachment A and is hereby
incorporated into this permit condition. New high priority lines installed or identified after
permit issuance are incorporated by reference and subject to this permit condition until
permit renewal where they shall be referenced in writing in Attachment A.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit is not transferable. In the event that the Permittee desires to transfer
ownership of the wastewater collection system or there is a name change of the
Permittee, a formal permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. The
request shall be accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. Such request will be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
2. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, and a sewer moratorium may be
established.
3. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government
agencies (i.e., local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to
applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation
control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit
NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200
and 15A NCAC 02T .0100 and all applicable North Carolina Occupational Safety and
Health Act health and safety standards.
4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Division from reopening and modifying
the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit or terminating the permit as allowed by the
laws, rules, and regulations contained in 15A NCAC 02T .0100 and North Carolina
General Statute §I43-215.1 et. al., or as needed to address changes in federal regulations
with respect to the wastewater collection system.
5. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the
Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to
revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 02T .0110(4).
6. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit at least six months prior to the
expiration of this permit_ Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the
adequacy of the wastewater collection system described therein, and if warranted, will
extend the permit for a period of time and under such conditions and limitations, as the
Commission may deem appropriate.

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7. The Permittee shall notify the Division's Pretreatment, Emergency Response and
Collection Systems Unit in writing at 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617 of any changes to the name and/or address of the responsible party (i.e.
mayor, city/town manager) of the wastewater collection system.
8. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or
related to the collection system at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained
under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of wastewater,
groundwater, surface water, soil, or plant tissue.
Permit issued this the 309" of January, 2014
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Thomas A. Reeder
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
Permit Number: WQCS00021 (Renewal)