MINOR WASTEWATER DISCHARGE REPORTED TO EPD
EPD Coastal District 400 Commerce Center Dr. Brunswick, GA 31523
DATE OF MINOR DISCHARGE: Friday, September 27, 2024
REPORT SUBMITTED: Saturday, September 28, 2024
LOCATION OF MINOR DISCHARGE: Manhole located at 413 Cardinal St.
CAUSE OF DISCHARGE: The cause of the discharge was a power loss at lift station and subsequent mechanical failure of back up pump.
ESTIMATED DISCHARGE: Estimated less than 9,000 gallons.
RECEIVING WATERS: Drainage ditch contiguous to the City’s storm water system.
CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: A new bypass pump was brought and installed and the system was pumped down and a Vac Truck was utilized to clean the area and recover approximately 12,000 gallons of contaminated water.
SPILL STATUS: Sewage is no longer leaking
CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TO PREVENT FUTURE DISCHARGE: Revised emergency response plan.
SIGNS POSTED: Monday, September 30, 2024
MEDIA/HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ OTHERS NOTIFIED: Local media and the Chatham County Health Department
CONTACTS: Charles Heino Office: 912-445-0050