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Complaint
Complaint Number
134191
DWR Program Area
WPC
Date Received
10/29/2024
How Received
Ask TDEC
Concerning
Pollution / Spills / Illicit Discharge
Concerning (Other)
ASK TDEC 118 a complaint about illicit discharge into stream
Assigned on
Record Last Updated
Location based on SITE_ID
Site ID
2020
Site
Tennessee Wastewater Systems, Inc.-Smoky Cove Subdivision
Location
Bluff Mtn. Road
City
Pigeon Forge
Description
STEP/STEG collection system, recirculating trickling filter, UV disinfection and drip irrigation
County
Sevier
EFO Name
Knoxville
Site Owner
Tennessee Wastewater Systems, Inc.
Investigation Results
Status
Open
Date Investigated
Responsible Party
Completed on
Referred To
Referred on
Photos
0
Complaint Description and Writeup
Complaint Description and Writeup
Complainant indicated an illicit discharge from the system as indicated on on TDEC Dashboard for SOP-03021 conducted on 1-8-24 and again on 7-8-24.
This is a formal 69-3-118(a) complaint
Complainants: Chris Irwin
Owner/Violator:SOP-03021 - Tennessee Wastewater Systems, Inc.-Smoky Cove Subdivision
This complaint is based on the report and data gathered by TDEC of the permit holder available at:
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/c83fa34306ce4283b6cdec1f8e35259a
I am citing and incorporating all the deficiencies and failures listed in the filed data including but not limited to:
"Notes: System failing, ponding throughout entire drip field leaking into creek"
"Is there any evidence of effluent bypassing or discharging from the treatment unit or around the treatment unit? Yes"
"Does the evidence include the presence of ponded effluent? Yes"
"Does the evidence include observations of long-term ponding? Yes"
Citing by reference and incorporating all the pictures, data and violations found on that page in the TDEC report available at your arcgis on the provided link.