ML18153B849

Informs of 890711 Discovery of die-off of Approx 200 Fish in Uppermost End of Discharge Canal.Possibly Caused by Fish Being Trapped in Discharge Canal & Dying from Temp Shock at Time of Startup of Plant

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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Innsbrook Technical Center

• 5000Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 July 26, 1989 VIRGINIA POWER 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:

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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