NC0026051_Historical information_20210706

North Carolina D rtment of Environment an *atural Resources
Permit Number:NC0026051
Facility Name:Triangle WWTP County:Durham
Level of Treatment:
None Primary Treatment Secondary Treatment X Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass:1530 .(must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters?Yes X No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes X No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? X Yes No
Were samples taken during event?X Yes No
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
An old 3” schedule 40 reclaim line broke at the joint. The line was used to connect our old system to the new
system. The line was old and the glue gave way.
Incident Started:
Incident Ended:
Time:
Time:
Date_
Date:
DWR
Division of Water Resources
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Valves were shut to stop flow and the area was dug up and the line was capped and taken out of service.
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
7/6/2021
7/7/2021
1431
1500
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Spill occurred behind tertiary sand filter building. A 3” PVC reclaimed line broke at the joint. The line was
underground about 3 feet.
Permittee: Durham County Utilities Division
s 5-Day Reporting Form
24-Hour Report Made To:Division of Water Resources X Emergency Management
Contact Name:Joshua Brigham Date:7/7/21 Time: 0800
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):None
Person Reporting Event: Wade W. Shaw Phone Number:919-560-9038
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report?Yes X No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)
WWTP Upset, Spill, or By
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
The spilled reclaimed water went to a containment area that had been dammed away from the creek. A
pump was set up to pump water back to an EQ tank and then back into our system.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
Line was capped and taken out of service. This was an old line and is no longer needed.
Additional Comments About the Event:
This event had no environmental impact.
Incident #202101509