WQCS00132_NOV-2020-LV-0104 thru 0106 Response_20200227

Commissioners
Frank E. Dickey
Barbara Hughes
Barry R. McClure
February 24, 2020
Tobin of Aurpbp
Rick Ramsey, Mayor
P.O. Box 130
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
[phone] • Fax [phone]
manager@townofmurphync:com
G.Landon Davidson
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Subject: NOV-2020-LV-0104, NOV-2020-LV-0105, NOV-2020-LV-0106
Mr. Davidson:
Commissioners
Noland Smith
The Town of Murphy experienced problems with the casino force main during the month of October
2019 that led to the Notice of Violations noted above. The force main was air locking, turning septic, due
to the lift station's variable frequency drives. The Town responded immediately by installing four
additional air release valves at high spots along the force main, and eliminating the variable frequency
drives. The lift station run times improved right away, correcting the issue. No problems with the lift
station have occurred since the corrections were made.
Please contact me for additional questions regarding this letter.
Sincerely,
U / A-"
Chad B. Simons
Town Manager
Cc: Joe Stillwell, Public Works Director
Tyler White, Sewer Plant ORC