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    Complaint

    52589
    WPC
    4/29/2019
    Voice Mail
    Pollution / Spills / Illicit Discharge
    4/29/2019
    20-NOV-2023 12:22PM

    Location based on SITE_ID

    Site ID
    9417
    Site
    BAE SYSTEMS Ordnance Systems Inc. Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP)
    Location
    4509 West Stone Drive (Area B) Industrial Drive (Area A)
    City
    Kingsport
    Description
    Production of explosives for national defense
    County
    Hawkins
    EFO Name
    Johnson City
    Site Owner
    BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc.

    Investigation Results

    Issue Resolved
    4/29/2019
    BAE System Ordnance Systems Inc.
    4/29/2019

    Description and Writeup

    Jonathan Linder (BAE Systems/HSAAP) left voicemail for BBC on 4/29/2019 to report a release of industrial wastewater (cooling water and antiscalant) from the HSAAP Area B steam plant. BBC spoke with Mr. Linder to obtain additional information. A blockage in an industrial sewer line from the steam plant resulted in backup and overflow of wastewater through the building and onto the ground outside. The wastewater migrated to nearby drainage ditches, but did not discharge into a facility outfall or other flowing water. Moody Sprinkler was called to address the line blockage, and a work order was generated for grounds crews to clean out wastewater and residue from the affected drainage ditches. A written report will be submitted.