NC0040797_Report_20240927

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR
' Division of Water Resources
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Permittee: City of Hickory Permit Number: NC0040797
Facility Name: Henry Fork WWTP
Incident Started
Incident Ended:
Level of Treatment:
Date: 9/27/24
Date: 9/27/24
County: Catawba
Time: 17:00
Time: 17:20
_None _Primary Treatment _Secondary Treatment _X_Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 183,125 (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: _183,125_ Surface Water Name: _Henry Fork River
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? _Yes _X_No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? _Yes _X_No
Were samples taken during event? _Yes _X No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Solids bypass secondary clarifiers
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Excessive flow due to hurricane Helene
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Opened secondary aeration basin to handle excessive flow
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):
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences
Updated SOP to prepare for excessive flow.
Additional Comments About the Event:
24 hour communication wasn't possible due to no landline or cell service until late
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources _X_ Emergency Management _
Contact Name: Wes Bell Date: 9/30/2024 Time: 9:45
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: Bruce Reese_ Phone Number: 828-294-0861_
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes _X_No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
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Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)