NC0036269_Report_20240808

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR
Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County Permit Number: NC0036269
Facility Name: Rocky River WWTP County: Cabarrus
Incident Started: Date: August 8, 2024 Time: 15:30pm
Incident Ended: Date: August 8, 2024 Time: 16:00pm
Level of Treatment:
_None X Primary Treatment _Secondary Treatment —Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 235 gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? X Yes _No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 235 gallons Surface Water Name: Rocky River
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? X Yes No
Were samples taken during event? Yes X No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Primary clarifier distribution box (box 1).
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
High influent flow due to heavy rain from tropical storm Debbie.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Influent pump speeds were lowered manually to reduce influent flow rate.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
None.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
None.
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources X Emergency Management
Contact Name: Wes Bell Date: August 9, 2024 Time:15:12pm
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: James Sims
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report?
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Phone Number: 704-788-4164 ext. 114
Yes _X No
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)