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P.O. Box 424
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(281) 420-s300
Certified Mail # 7009 3410 0001 1904 9338
April16,2012
RECEIVED
Ms. Elizabeth Sears, Team Leader
TCEQ
Water Quality Management
Region 12 Houston
5425 Polk Street, Ste. H
Houston, TX77023
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Response for:
Notice of Violation for the Compliance Evaluation Investigation at:
City of Baytown East Wastewater Treatment Plant, 3030 Ferry Road, Baytown, (Harris
County), TX
TCEQ ID: 10395-007, EPA ID: TX0020l l7
Dear Ms. Sears:
Per your letter to Mayor DonCarlos, dated March 28, 2012, the City of Baltown appreciates the
opporlunity to address your concerns and to provide details of the City's ongoing efforts to improve
our system. In addition, with regards to specific requests from your office, we've detailed specific
corrective actions taken and included required documentation to the alleged violations,
Track No: 462163
30 TAC Chapter 319.302(d)
Compliance Due Date: To Be Determined
Alleged Violation:
Investigation:995226
CommgntDate: 0312712072
Failed to provide to the TCEQ regional ofÍice documentation of media notification. Specifically on
02104112, the City of Baytown reported a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) of 231,000 gallons. While it
was noted that the media was aware of this SSO, documentation of the notice was not received by the
Houston Region Office. Within 48 hours of providing notice to appropriate local government officials
and local media, the responsible individual must provide to the commission regional office in whose
region the spill occurred a copy of the notice, the date that the notice was provided to the local offìcials
and local media, and a list of notice recipients.
Recommended Corrective Action: Submit to the Houston Region office a copy of the notice, the date
that the notice was provided to local officials and local media, and a list of notice recipients.
Response
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City of Baytown Response:
Attachment No. I, pages I - 3 is a copy of the notice, the date that the notice was provided to local
officials and local media, and a list of notice recipients.
Track No: 462169
30 TAC Chapter 305.125(19)
30 TAC Chapter 305.125(9)
Compliance Due Date: 0212012012
Alleged Violation:
Investisation:995226
Comment I)ate:0312612012
Irailed to accurately complete the Noncompliance Notilìcation (NCN) repot'ts, Speoifically, the NCN
reports for the unauthorized discharges,uvhich occurred on 01/09/012 and02l04l20l2 were complete<1
incorrectly. 'fhe NCN report f'or the unauthorized discharge which occurred on0ll09l20l2 indicated
that an estimated volume of 12,000 gallons was discharged to Cedar Bayou, It was later determined
that this amount was under reported, A correoted NCN was resubmitted on 0210812012 reflecting a
volume of 120,000 gallons. In addition, the NCN report for 0210412012 indicated a start date and start
time of 0210412012 at 10:00 a.m. and an end date and end time of 0210412012 at 12 a.m. 'l'he correct
end date should be 0210412012, All data on the NCN must be reported correctly and accurately.
Rccommended Corrective Action: While the corrected NCN report as been submitted fbr the
unautlrorizecl discharge which occurred on0110912012, a corrected NCN report has not been received
for tl're unauthorized discharge which occun'ed on0210412012. Submit a corrected copy to the Flouston
Region office with the original to the '1'CIIQ, Compliance Monitoring 'learn, (MC224,) Enf'orcement
Division, P. O, Box 13807, Austin,'TX787l l-3087
City of Baytown Response:
Attachrnent No, 2 is a copy of the correctecl NCN previously sent to TCEQ on 0212712012 of the
unauthorized discharge which occurred on 0210412012.
Track No: 462180
2D TWC Chapter 26.121(a)(1)
30 TAC Chapter 305.125(l)
Compliance Due Date: To Be Determincd
Permit WQ0010395007, Permit Conditions
No.2(g)
Alleged Violation:
Comment Date: 03 12212012
Investisatio n: L)9 5226
Failed to prevent the unauthorized discharge of wastewater. Specifically, since 0110912012, 39
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) have been reported with photo documentation provided by the
public for the 120,000 gallon overflow which occurred on 0110912012 and fhe 231,000 gallon overflow
wlriclr occurred on 0210412012 (see Table I for the list of SSOs.) 'Ihere shall be no unauthorized
discharge of wastewater.
Response
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Recommended Corrective Action: Submit the steps taken to prevent the recurrence of unauthorized
discharges for the collection system.
City of lìaytown Response:
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The City of Baytown is strongly committed to eliminating or minimizing sanitary sewer overflows.
this end the City is aggressively addressing all concerns and issues that come with aging infì'astructure.
The City has, and continues to direct signifîcant resources to the maintenance, growth and
rehabilitation of our sanitary sewer system,
As part o1'the City's ongoing efforts, three major sewer projects are presently in plogress that are
expected to resolve most of the City's SSO issues, including those addressed in your letter. We will
continue to proactively improve our system, and monitor it to appropriately address potential problems
in the future.
Project l:
Cedar Bayou Lifl Station
tJpsize and rebuild
lJnder construction
Project 2:
Project
3:
Raccoon Lift Station and Force Main
Upsize, rebuild, and reroute the force main to Northeast Wastewater Treatment
Plant
Currently under design (90% conipleted)
F-erry Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Currently under design
Iìor the past 11 years, the City has intensifred its effofls to rehabilitate and expand its wastewater
infrastructure, Proactively spending over $140 million, City engineers, contractors and Public Works
employees have been systematically exoavating, repairing, replacing and expanding the wastewater
ryrt... To date, tlie City has replaced or rehabilitated most of'the residential collection system and
over 30 of the City's 82 lift stations. 23|ift stations are currently undergoing rehabilitation'
We hope that this information provides your office with the assurance that the City of Baytown is
'ICEQ requirements. 'fhe
committed to maintaining a wastewater system that meets and exceeds
responsibility of providing our residents with a safe, sanitary, and efTìcient system is not one we take
lightly. Shoulcl you have any questions, please oontact Darryl Ii, Iìourte, Public Works Director at
(28r) 420-s312.
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Darryl E. Fourte
l)irector of Public Works
City of Ilaytown
Response
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Enclosures: AttachmentNo. l,
Press Release, Email with Press Release and notified recipients
Attachment No. 2, Corrected NCN previously submitted on February 6,2012
Response
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Market Street
P.O. Box 424
Baytown, T exas 77 522-0424
(28 1) 420-s802
February 6,2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Patti ]ett
Public Affairs Coordinator
(281) 420-5802 office
(832) 217-9430 cell
E-mail: patti.j [email protected]
Rains Possible Cause of Sewer Overflow
The City of Baytown experienced a domestic Sanitary Sewer Overflow on a 36" sewer line located at 2809 Ferry Road on
Saturday February 4,2012. The overflow was discovered at approximately 10 am and lasted approximately fourteen hours.
An estimated 231,000 gallons of sewer flowed into Cedar Bayou stream, The cause of the overflow is under investigation;
however preliminary analysis indicated the overflows are largely due to recent heavy rains in the Baytown area.
All appropriate local government officials and the TECQ regional office have been notified and the appropriate
documentation/records supplied.
Clean up activities of the overflow area started Sunday, February 5, and will be continued until the affected area is clean and
com pletely disinfected,
lf you have any additional questions or need additional information, please contact the Public Works Department al2B1-4205300.
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Mark.LeBlanc
From:
Patti.Jett
Sent:
Thursday, February 23,2012 11:14 AM
To:
Subject:
Mark.LeBlanc
FW: City of Baytown Press Release: Rains Possible Cause of Sewer Overflow
Attachments: Rains Possible Cause of Sewer Overflow.doc
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make it easier for your report.
Media List ([email protected])'; 'Deanna.Allison'; 'Adam Yanelli'; 'AP'; 'Baytown Chamber of
Commerce'; 'Bobby Horn'; 'Õarol Christian'; 'channel 39 KIAH'; 'Christian Palmer'; 'Connie Tilton'; 'Damali Keith';
'Dana Guthrie'; 'Daniel Morales'; 'Dave Rogers'; 'Elizabeth Scarborough'; 'Greg May'; 'Houston AP'; 'Howard
Decker'; 'K Lewis'; 'KHOU Channel 1 1'; 'KIAH Channel 39'; 'KPRC Channel 2'; 'KRIV Channel 26'; 'KTRH Radio
740 AM'; 'KTRK Channel '13'; 'KUHF FM BB.7 '; 'KWWJ 1360 am (gospel/baytown)'; 'Mark Fleming'; 'Mike
Gunning'; 'On the scene news'; 'P Pace'; 'Roger Husdon Clear Channel'; 'S Duhon'; 'Stacy Parent'; 'T Rigia'; 'Tara
Sullivan';'Texas Government lnsider'; 'Todd Bailey'; '[email protected]'
PattiJett
Public Affairs Coordinator
City of Baytown
(281) 420-5802 office
(832) 217-9430 cell
patti jelt@þayt-awn,org
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From: Potti.Jett
Sent: Monday, February 06,20t2 lt24 PM
To: Patti.Jett
Subject: City of Baytown Press Release: Rains Possible Cause of Sewer Oveflow
Rains Possible Cause of Sewer Overflow
The City of Baytown experienced a domestic Sanitary Sewer Ovedlow on a 36" sewer line
located at 2809 Ferry Road on Saturday February 4,2012. The overflow was discovered at
approximately 10 am and lasted approximately fourteen hours.
An estimated 231,000 gallons of sewer flowed into Cedar Bayou stream. The cause of the
overflow is under investigation; however preliminary analysis indicated the overflows are
largely due to recent heavy rains in the Baytown area.
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All appropriate local government officials and the TECQ regional office have been notified and
the a ppropriate docu mentatio n/reco rd s su p pl ied.
Clean up activities of the overflow area started Sunday, February 5, and will be continued until
the affected area is clean and completely disinfected.
lf you have any additional questions or need additional information, please contact the Public
Works Department at 281-420-5300.
Patti Jett
Public Affairs Coordinator
City of Baytown
(281) 420-5802 office
(832) 217-9430 cell
pqlti.jett@baytown. org
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ATTENTI9N pUBLlc
2t23/2012
TEXAS COMMISSION ON EIirvIROME¡flTAL QUAI,ITY
UNAUTHORT.ZED DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER
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Name:
CÍt,y of Baytown (EasÈ Dist,J
(x) PermitÈee ( ) Subscriber
County:
*TPDES
Permít No:L0395-007
TXo 02 0117
TECQ Region:
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NONCOMPLIÀIICE NOTIFTCATTON
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Source and Location of Unauthorized Discharge (WWTP, lift station,
Collection line, other): Manhole overflow at 2809 Ferry Rd.
Cause
of Unauthorized DÍscharge: heawy rainfall
Discharge Route:
Cedar Bayou
Estímated Volumez 231,000 GaI.
DuraÈíon: When Begun 02104/12 10t00 A.M
a.n.
hen Endea OZ/95/!Z t:!0,
(Tlñe)
Date)
or When Expected to be Corrected:
(Date
(dísinfectíon,
Actions Taken to Mitigate Àdverse Effects
contaínment, cLeanup, other):
and disinfecÈion procesc eE were fo1lowe{ e!-ltre--s.!!e
Prooer cl
)
Monitoring Data:
( ) Yes (x) No Fíeld Measurementg
( ) Yes (x) No LaboratorY SamPles
( ) yes (x) No Físh kiIl
if yes, egtímate number kiLLed.
Note:
DaÈa should
be attached or submitted to
TCEQ when
Àvailab1e.
Actíons Taken to Correct the Problem and Prevent Recurrence: The ciÈy of
, city-wíde program to reduce inflow
Bavtown is in the mídst of a multiand infilÈratíon (IcI) into our sewer system.
Other Comments: This is the revised
TCEQ Ríck Fel-an (2/27 /20t2)
Information Reported By:
SSO
Ri-chard García, Líft, Statíon Foreman
(Name)
DaÈq Reported¿ 02/06/L2
Signed:
wít,h the correct date requested
c\rc"cl)
TECQ-0501 (ngV. L0/LO/94) *lf
From a colIect,Íon sysÈem, use
Telephone (281) 420-5350
Lift Station
Foreman
the unauthorízed discharge is
the permit number of the treatment
PlanÈ to which the collection system is Èied.
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