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Home My WebLink AboutNC0020834_NOV-2022-PC-0043 GC_20220214DocuSign Envelope ID: 40EE7DD2-C7AF-4732-8C53-17AD541 F475A ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality February 10, 2022 CERTIFIED MAIL 7014 3490 0001 8820 9303 RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED Town of Warrenton Attn: Robert Davie PO Box 281 Warrenton, NC 27589 Subject: Notice of Violation NOV-2022-PC-0043 Compliance Sampling Inspection Warren County WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0020834 Warren County Dear Mr. Davie: On February 8, 2022, Stephanie Goss and Dorothy Robson of the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. The cooperation of William Perkinson, operator in responsible charge (ORC), Kenny Champion (back-up ORC) and Theresa Harris, Laboratory Supervisor, was greatly appreciated. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. The current NPDES permit was issued effective May 1, 2021 and will expire on October 31, 2025. 2. The 2.0 MGD treatment plant consists of an influent pump station, mechanically cleaned bar screen, vortex grit chamber, dual oxidation ditches, two secondary clarifiers, four tertiary sand filters, gas chlorination, dechlorination with sulfur dioxide, effluent flow measurement, cascade post aeration, two aerobic digestors, and two stand-by generators. 3. The plant discharges to Fishing Creek, which is classified as Class C, Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin. 4. One oxidation ditch was in operation at the time of the inspection with one rotor in use. Foam was observed on approximately 30% of the surface of the oxidation ditch. The foam and wastewater in the oxidation ditch appeared black. Mr. Perkinson stated it is black due to the dye used for the industry International Paper. 5. The second oxidation ditch had excessive vegetation and trees growing in it which prevent it from being used as designed. In Compliance Evaluation Inspection letter dated July 29, 2020, it stated the oxidation ditch had excessive trees and other vegetation North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh. North Carolina 27609 919 791.4200 SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECT/ON ON DELIVERY Un acts s POI S ce o • ... . , ). ev • CO o4 14.. O A U Z ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can retum the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the. mallpiece, or on the front If space permits. A. Sig X -(i .Agent O Addressee B. R ec by rl Name) C. Date of Delivery 1. Article Addressed to: TOWN OF WARRENTON ATTN: ROBERT DAVIE PO BOX 281 WARRENTON, NC 27589 NOV-2022-PC-0043 / NOTICE OF VIOLATION / 20220211 WARREN COUNTY WWTP/ NC0020834 / WARREN COUNTY REC: 7014 3490 0001 8820 9303/ M 02/10/2022 D. Is delivery address different from Item 1? 0 Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No ll I'lll'I I'll l�l I it II 9590 9402 34I1I5I I 217 Il6l61E4I I9 III ❑❑❑ Service Signature Adultignature Restricted Delver/ certified Man ❑ Certified Mall Restricted Ossuary ❑ Collect on Delver/ fTmnefor fmm carving label) ❑ Collect on Delivery Restricted Delver/ ,all ❑ Priorfly Mall Express® ❑ Registered Manna ❑ Registered Mall Restricted ❑ MR ndise for ❑ Signature ConfrmasonTM ❑ SIgnadue Confirmation 7 014 3490 0001 8820 9303 fail Restricted Delivery Restated Deivery PS Form 3811, July 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9d53 m 0 rn o- 3490 0001 8820 Domestic Retum Receipt U.S. Postai Service"' CERTIFIED MAIL`') RECEIPT Domestic Mail Only For delivery information, visit our website at www.usps.cole. Postage Certified Fee Retum Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) TOWN OF WARRENTON ATTN: ROBERT DAVIE PO BOX 281 WARRENTON, NC 27589 NOV-2022-PC-0043 / NOTICE OF VIOLATION / 20220211 WARREN COUNTY WWTP/ NC0020834 / WARREN COUNTY REC: 7014 3490 0001 8820 9303/ M 02/10/2022 arm 3800, July 2014 USPS 1RACKNG # t590 9402 355 7227 6614 79 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4® In this box• Postmark Here See Reverse tor Instructions First -Class Mall Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 Are Ay rsta L. .a r RV td ,45s 9-7222226ti NCDEQ DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE 3800 BARRETT DRIVE , .a v �♦ �� rw IG $ V IS ,� .3 v..z.,.: tin , i.r i �.C..%33 vrv�v►, iI7t►tI'i iti;t4ilit l�1j�riralli►tl�rt �iit�[i`tZ` j�titt>1i ;11rrg