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Jasper Georgia Notice

JANUARY 23, 2023

SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW (SSO) REPORT TO EPD
Near 54 Mark Whitfield Street, intersection of Mark Whitfield and Stegall Drive

DATE OF SSO: 1-23-2023, EPD Mountain District Office received the initial complaint and called the City.

REPORT SUBMITTED: 1-24-2023

LOCATION OF SSO: Near 57 Mark Whitfield Street, intersection of Mark Whitfield and Stegall Drive

CAUSE OF SSO: Heavy root intrusion into service line which caused a build up of paper product in the line, creating the back up.

ESTIMATED VOLUME DISCHARGED: 75 - 100 gallons estimated.

RECEIVING WATERS: None

WRF NPDES PERMIT: GA0032204

CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TO MITIGATE OR TO REDUCE ADVERSE EFFECTS: The service line has been completely replaced with PVC and a new cleanout installed. The area has been remediated.

OVERFLOW STATUS: City crews have stopped the overflow and replaced the service line. Any questions may be directed to David Hall, Utility Director for the City of Jasper, 706-692-9102.

SIGNS POSTED: N/A

CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TO PREVENT FUTURE OCCURENCES: As the City finds terracotta service lines, we make every effort to replace these with PVC pipe.

MEDIA/HEALTH DEPARTMENT/OTHERS NOTIFIED: Pickens Progress, Know Pickens

REPORT SUBMITTED BY: Kim Goldener, City of Jasper

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