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Brightleaf Appeal - FW: Elicit Discharge Investigation
Subject: Brightleaf Appeal - FW: Elicit Discharge Investigation
From: "Jason Payne" <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 12:32:53 -0400
To: "Danny Smith" <[e-mail]>
CC: "Lauren Cobb" <[e-mail]>, "Bob Zarzecki" <[e-mail]>, "Kevin Martin"
<[e-mail]>
Danny,
Per our conversation yesterday, I am forwarding the correspondence that occurred regarding the illicit
discharge. Drew Morgan (Durham Co. Environmental Health) had estimated the discharge at about 3,000
gallons/day. Mack Wiggins from your office can verify this. Please consider the below documentation in your
review of information for the appeal.
Thanks,
Jason Payne
NC Registered Forester #1610
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
Mobile: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email:[e-mail]
From: Jason Payne
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 5:12 PM
To: Drew Morgan; Joe Albiston; [e-mail]
Cc: Joe Jernigan
Subject: RE: Elicit Discharge Investigation
Gentlemen,
Following the exploratory digging yesterday, it was determined that the source of the
elicit discharge was a failing sand filter system servicing several mobile home units in
the nearby community. Upon removing a section of pipe closest to the discharge point,
the pipe was capped to prevent further discharge. Drew informed us that since sand
filters fell under DWQ jurisdiction, he would write a letter to DWQ informing them of
the failing system and asking for DWQ enforcement. This project has been migrating
beyond my area of expertise, so I believe that since the discharge has ceased, DWQ
should coordinate directly with Real Estate Associates to resolve the issue with the
failing system. James Allen of Real Estate Associates was on-site to coordinate the
digging. By copy of this email, I am asking my contact at Real Estate Associates to
verify that DWQ may coordinate with James to resolve the matter of the failing
system. James Allen's number is 201-3053. Thank you all for your patience and
assistance as we investigated and shut down the source of the discharge.
Jason Payne
Environmental Scientist
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 RwAn Ridgy Rd • Ral#o, NC 27614
(919) 846-'M • [phone]
Web Pape. www. SatedEC can
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Brightleaf Appeal - FW: Elicit Discharge Investigation
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:07 PM
To: 'Drew Morgan'; 'Joe Albiston'
Cc: 'Joe Jernigan'; 'Joe Ng'; '[e-mail]'
Subject: Elicit Discharge Investigation
Gentlemen,
On Monday, 9/12/06, we met at the property located at 2106 US 70 HWY E to investigate the source
of an apparent elicit discharge into an existing storm sewer adjacent to Hwy 7o East. During our
meeting, Drew Morgan (Durham County Environmental Health Specialist) agreed that the discharge
was not likely authorized, and that the discharge is continuous at an estimated 1,500 gallons per day
from a schedule 40 line. The origin of the wastewater is not known; therefore exploratory digging
was proposed to locate the source. The property owner (Joe Jernigan c/o Real Estate Associates)
agreed to provide a backhoe and operator to locate the source in an effort to eliminate the discharge.
Because the discharge point is into a stormwater system, Joe Albiston (Durham County Stormwater
Manager) was contacted by Drew Morgan. Mr. Albiston met us on-site to further review the
discharge and discuss measures necessary to coordinate the exploratory digging. Mr. Albiston
provided contact information for an engineer with NC-DOT and recommended we notify DOT of the
proposed exploratory digging, since it will occur adjacent to the stormwater drain alongside Hwy 70
(and the storm drain is actually a DOT structure/system, per Joe Albiston). The attached
photographs document the current condition of the drain, which appears to be in need of repair.
I contacted Joe Ng of NC-DOT today, and coordinated a meeting on Friday morning to review and
discuss any DOT considerations that should be taken into account during the exploratory digging.
Notwithstanding issues that may arise during Friday's DOT meeting, we are scheduled to begin
exploratory digging on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at approximately 10-10:3o a.m.
I have a few questions that I would appreciate either Joe Albiston's or Drew's answer on prior to
digging. First, does the work you are requesting require any permits we may not be aware of (i.e.
grading, etc.)? What other equipment and/or personnel would you need at our disposal on
Wednesday morning? Is it possible to begin prior to 10-10:30 in your absence in an effort to expedite
the process? My client pointed out that this could be tedious and time consuming work. Please
respond to these questions either by email or by contacting me at the numbers listed below.
Thanks,
Jason Payne
Environmental Scientist
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven R1dge Rd • Raloo, NC 27614
1i (919) 8465M • (919) 8469467
Web Pne. wwwSawEC tam
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