This month’s Project Spotlight highlights our Winston-Salem, NC, office and their response to a sewage release. The incident occurred at a water treatment plant and involved approximately 500 gallons that impacted over half a mile of waterway. Our team utilized a vacuum truck, along with damming procedures using hay bales and sorbent boom, to contain and manage the release.
Special thanks go out to Brian Trujillo, Winston-Salem’s Area Manager, for his on-site leadership, and to Zach Hannah, North Carolina Regional Manager, who maintained constant communication with Brian throughout the three days on-site. Their efforts in waste disposal were strongly supported by Erica Boeckle, our Hazardous Waste Coordinator.
Behind the scenes, smooth communication played a critical role in the project’s success. Jessica Gregory, Project Manager, did an excellent job relaying updates between operations and the customer each day, ensuring everyone stayed informed and aligned.
Over the course of the project, approximately 4,500 gallons of sewage liquid and sediment were collected and properly disposed of. Crews operated pumps, filter bags, and other specialized equipment while consistently wearing the appropriate safety gear when working near contaminated water.
This successful response is a testament to strong teamwork, careful planning, and First Call Environmental’s commitment to safety.
Great work to the Winston-Salem office on this successful spill response!