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    Complaint

    38979
    WPC
    3/22/2016
    Email
    Other
    Odor
    3/22/2016
    18-JUL-2019 01:36PM

    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

    Referred to other Agency
    3/24/2016
    3/24/2016
    Portland Public Works
    3/24/2016

    Complaint Description and Writeup

    Complainant states in email "They smelling up the whole town of Portland the poop smell will make you throw up its so bad it has to stop or disappear somehow before it gets in the air and contaminates everything including wildlife"

    JMF investigated on 3/24/16, no significant odor originating at treatment plant. Surveyed complaint location, no noticeable odor at the time. Local resident indicated strong sewer smell occurs during large rains. Area is not a recurring overflow point. Attempted contact with complainant unsuccessfully, left two voicemails. Encouraged complainant to contact Portland Public Works department for future concerns.