Tennessee Division of Water Resources (DWR) Permits Documents Permit Appeals Moratoriums Complaints Inspections Eng. Plans Hydrologic Det. Exceptional Waters Ambient Monitoring QLP Data Oil & Gas Wells FTC Operator Certification Water Wells Site IDParent SiteSite LocationCountyEFO 5510Jefferson City WTP445 E. BroadwayJeffersonKnoxville COMPLAINT Help Back to Previous Page Complaint Number124231Program AreaWPCDate ReceivedOCT-17-2022How ReceivedConcerningPollution / Spills / Illicit DischargeConcerning (Other)Assigned Date Location based on SITE_ID Site ID 5510 Site Jefferson City WTP Location 445 E. Broadway City Jefferson Description Existing water treatment plant County Jefferson EFO Name Knoxville Site Owner Jefferson City WTP Investigation Results Date InvestigatedOCT-21-2022StatusAdvisement LetterResponsible PartyJefferson City W&S CommissionResp Party PhoneDate CompletedNOV-14-2022Referred ToDate ReferredPhotosLast updated16-NOV-2022 10:03AM Complaint Description and Writeup Complainant stated that the Drinking Water Plant is allowing a leak of chlorine used for disinfection to discharge to Mossy Creek. Complainant stated that approximately 500 gals per day of chlorine leaks from the plants chlorine generator. Complainant states that samples of water from the stream have been taken and show positive chlorine results. Also states that the chemical is causing corrosion in the chemical room and produces chlorine gas which makes it hazardous for workers to be in the room. (Complainant was informed that TOSHA would be more able to address worker safety and health issues.)
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