NC0081825_Inspection_20120614

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E.
Governor Director
June 14, 2012
Bern Schumak
Central Field Representative
Clean Water Management Trust Fund
6519 Haystack Road
Dodson, North Carolina 27017
Subject: Town of Ansonville Wastewater Treatment Facility
NPDES Permit Number NC0081825
Anson County
Dear Mr. Schumak:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
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This letter is offered in support of the Town of Ansonville seeking funds to explore options to
address issues with the municipal wastewater treatment facility. My comments are based on a
review of file information and my evaluation of the municipal wastewater treatment facility
during a Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted, April 3 and May 4, 2012.
The Town's WWTF is a partially in ground metal package type unit.During the tour of the
facility it was noted that much of the facility is showing significant signs of corrosion. Corrosion
in metal facilities like the Town of Ansonville WWTF, left unchecked, can destroy the structural
integrity of the facility. In extreme cases can cause structural failure.
During the inspection it was noted that several of the supporting struts or braces have corroded
completely through. The Town has been asked to address the condition of the facility as soon as
possible. As with other matters involving the structure of wastewater treatment facilities a North
Carolina registered Professional Engineer may need to provide a plan of action for immediate
and long term operation and maintenance of the facility. In addition to the above the effluent
pipe and right of way are in need of evaluation and maintenance.
Further it is recommended that the Town's sanitary sewer system be evaluated to determine if
infiltration/inflow is a problem and whether or not there are components in need of repair or
replacement.
During my visit with the Town repair/replacement options and regionalization by connecting to a
nearby wastewater treatment facility was discussed. The Division of Water Quality considers
regionalization as a preferable alternative to individual point source discharges.
Location: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5043
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterouality.orq
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Mr. Bern Schumak
June 14, 2012
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If you have questions related to this matter please do not hesitate to contact me at (910) 433-
3300.
Paul E. Rawls
Environmental Program Consultant
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cc: Sarah Burr, Town of Ansonville
FRO Files, Ansonville WWTF