ML18153B849
| ML18153B849 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Surry  |
| Issue date: | 07/26/1989 |
| From: | Marshall B VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.) |
| To: | Ronaldo Jenkins VIRGINIA, COMMONWEALTH OF |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8908100075 | |
| Download: ML18153B849 (2) | |
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July 26, 1989 Mr. R. R. Jenkins Virginia Water Control Board Piedmont Regional Office 2201 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 SURRY POWER STATION - FISH KILL
Dear Mr. Jenkins:
Innsbrook Technical Center 5000Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 VIRGINIA POWER On July 11, 1989, the Water Quality Department was notified by station personnel that a die-off of fish was evident in the uppermost end* of the discharge canal.
This event was subsequently reported to you on the above date by Mr. Glenn Bishop of my staff and Mr.
Bruce Easley at Surry Power Station.
As was discussed, it is estimated that approximately 200 fish, primarily catfish and gizzard shad, were affected. At the time we learned of this incident, Unit 1 was operating at approximately 65% load, having reached and maintained this level since late afternoon on the previous day.
Aside from the elevated canal temperature resulting from the start-up of Unit 1, no abnormal operating circumstances were evident which could be related to this event. It is possible that the affected fish did not leave the upper end of the discharge canal at the time of start-up and were subsequently trapped and died due to temperature shock.
A boat survey of the James River in the station vicinity conducted immediately after notification to your office indicated that this occurence was limited to the above area and that there was no observable impact to the James River.
If you have any questions or desire additional information, please call Mr. Glenn Bishop at 273-2988.
Sincerely, B. M. Marshall, P.E.
Manager Water Quali'ty WGB:mj
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U.S.N.R.C., Senior Resident Inspector, Surry Power Station
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