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Site IDParent SiteLocationCountyEFO
99455Big Creek Utility District & Big Creek WTP9573 SR-56 (HCR 76, Box 50)GrundyChattanooga

Inspection Details

20392
99455
TN0074462
6/9/2009
Compliance Eval (non-sampling) (CEI)
NOV
GAC being discharged to Ranger Creek and Big Creek from sedimentation basin. GAC added in filters, backwashed to sedimentation basin, discharged to creek.

Use GAC to remove organics. Land application of sludge being applied above bank of Big Creek next to sedimentation basins. Sludge is migrating to Big Creek.

Records: good. Recorded problems of pH violations.

No sign at discharge.

Residue accumulation at outfall and into Ranger Creek. WPC to evaluate damages.

Residue accumulation at Big Creek near sedimentation basin.

Sedimentation basin integrity is questionable. Has had questionable repairs to main wall. Bolts inserted to hold wall. appears to have some minor leakage.