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    Complaint

    46947
    WPC
    3/13/2018
    Phone
    Sewage Bypass / Overflow
    3/13/2018
    15-OCT-2018 03:18PM

    Location based on SITE_ID

    Site ID
    5059
    Site
    Portland STP
    Location
    124 Morningside Drive
    City
    Portland
    Description
    WWTP Expansion includes: installation of (1) Headworks Structure, (1) SBR Basin, (1) Tertiary Disk Filter, (1) Chlorine Contact Basin, (1) Pump Station, EQ Basin modifications, aeration grid and blowers, grading, pavement, and accessory items.
    County
    Sumner
    EFO Name
    Nashville
    Site Owner
    City of Portland, Tennessee

    Investigation Results

    No Problem Found
    3/14/2018
    Portland STP collection system
    3/16/2018

    Complaint Description and Writeup

    Complainant called concerning sewage leaking from city owned line onto her property.

    Attempted to contact complainant, but was unable to reach her. Left voicemail to have her call me back to obtain additional information regarding issue. LKS 3/13/18

    Complainant claims that a pump station located on Onslow Way in Portland has had issues with overflows that causes sewage to flow across their property. She said that the water appears green, but said there is no discernible odor associated with it. She also stated that the installation of new culverts on an adjacent road and the development of a subdivision around their farm has resulted in flooding of their property. I explained that the state does not have regulatory authority over flooding issues, but I did provide the contact information for the Portland and Sumner County MS4 groups, as well as the local NRCS office. I have contacted Portland's public works department to make them aware of the situation and asked for a follow-up. Currently waiting to hear back from them. LKS 3/14/18

    Conducted site visit to assess situation, but did not find any evidence of overflow from the lift station. There were areas of dried algae that were forming white, crusted mats, most likely left behind after pooled stormwater had evaporated. Called complainant to notify her of findings. LKS 3/16/18