Public Notice | Minor Wastewater Discharge Reported to EPD

Public Notice | MINOR WASTEWATER DISCHARGE REPORTED TO EPD:

EPD Coastal District
400 Commerce Center Dr.
Brunswick, GA 31523

DATE OF MINOR DISCHARGE: Sunday, June 12, 2022

REPORT SUBMITTED: Monday, June 13, 2022

LOCATION OF MINOR DISCHARGE: Pooler Water Reclamation Facility located at
1091 S. Rogers St., Pooler, GA

CAUSE OF DISCHARGE: Failure of the Mechanical Fine Screen.

ESTIMATED DISCHARGE: Estimated less than 9000 gallons.

RECEIVING WATERS: Hardin Canal. A tributary of the Ogeechee Water Shed

CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: Failed mechanical screen was taken out of
service for repair. The affected area was neutralized with calcium hydroxide.

SPILL STATUS: Sewage is no longer leaking.

CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TO PREVENT FUTURE DISCHARGE:
Replacement of worn mechanical parts.

SIGNS POSTED: Tuesday, June 14, 2022

MEDIA/HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ OTHERS NOTIFIED: Spirit Newspaper, WRQH
Savannah, WSAV TV, and the Chatham County Health Department

CONTACTS: Charles Heino Office: 912-445-0050 Mobile: 912-445-1884