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    Complaint

    92091
    WPC
    8/19/2020
    Phone
    Other
    Private Sewer LIne Backup
    8/19/2020
    20-AUG-2020 10:00AM

    Location based on SITE_ID

    Site ID
    5111
    Site
    City of Bristol dba Bristol STP 2
    Location
    578 Beaver Creek Road
    City
    Bluff City
    Description
    Sewage Treatment Plant
    County
    Sullivan
    EFO Name
    Johnson City
    Site Owner
    City of Bristol

    Investigation Results

    Referred to other Agency
    8/19/2020
    City of Bristol
    8/19/2020
    Will Witcher, City of Bristol, TN
    8/19/2020

    Complaint Description and Writeup

    Ms. Kathy Weinandt reported that sewage backed up into her condo two weeks ago from the condos' sewer line. Dyeing of the sewer line revealed tree roots in the condos' sewer line, thereby causing the backup. No clogs were found in Ms. Weinandt's condo sewer line. Mr. Ben Campbell and other Bristol, TN personnel investigated the situation and informed Ms. Weinandt that the City could not do anything since it was a private sewer line. The home owners association informed Ms. Weinandt that they would not do anything about the condos' private sewer line. SKV contacted Mr. Will Witcher, City of Bristol, TN and inquired if the City's sewer use ordinance could be used in this situation. Mr. Witcher contacted Mr. Matt Bailey, City Code Administrator. The City's Code Enforcement Division handles matters on private property and enforces the sewer use ordinance. The City will work to resolve the issue in a timely manner. SKV informed Ms. Weinandt that she had contacted Mr. Witcher and that the city could use its sewer use ordinance.