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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0078158_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20231031ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Shannon Becker Aqua NC, Inc. 202 MacKenan Ct. Cary, NC 27511 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 31, 2023 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Notice of Deficiency NOD-2023-PC-0250 Olde Beau Golf Club WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO078158 Alleghany County Dear Mr. Becker, On September 15, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Gary Hudson conducted a routine compliance inspection at the Olde Beau WWTP. William Young was present during the inspection. A review of the May 2023, and August 2023 eDMR were compared to laboratory bench sheets. No discrepancies were noted. During the inspection, the following violation and areas of concern were noted: Violation: During the inspection it was noted that the flow meter had not been calibrated since October 28, 2021. This is a violation of Part II, Section D, Paragraph 3 of the permit. Areas of Concern: Upon examining the aeration basin the mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) appeared to be extremely diluted. Mr. Young said that the settleability test was around 200 SSV, and his MLSS handheld meter was reading 1200 mg/l. The influent flow varies greatly from 1400 gallons per day to 23,000 gallons per day. You are reminded that, pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.6A, the NC Division of Water Resources may assess civil penalties not to exceed $25,000 per day, per violation against any individual who violates NCGS 143-215.1, or any permit issued pursuant to it. DffNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources oan caaouNn Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 M336.776.9800 oep.m.m or em�nmen� Qualm, If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this report, please contact Gary Hudson or me at (336) 776-9800 or by email at gary.hudson@deq.nc.gov or lon.snider@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, DocuSiTgned bly: �Ar l . 5-Alcr 945B49E225C94EA... Lon Snider Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources Attachments: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report D North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources ✓ Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27105 NORTH CAROLINA 336.776.9800 onparhnem of EmironmanW 9uallly