NCG110101_NOD_20200205

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Acting Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 5, 2020
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7017 0700 0000 8867 7019
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Town of Murphy
Attn: Chad B. Simmons
Post Office Box 130
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY (NOD-2020-PC-0021)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG110000
Certificate of Coverage NCG110101
Town of Murphy WWTP
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Simmons:
On January 29, 2020, Isaiah Reed from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance inspection for the
Murphy Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Payne Street, in Murphy, North Carolina. A
copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. The inspection and
file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General
Permit NCG110000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG110101. Permit coverage authorizes
the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as The
Hiwassee River, a Class C waterbody in the Hiwassee River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the following deficiencies are noted:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has not been maintained or properly
implemented.
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Notice of Deficiency
Town of Murphy
February 5, 2020
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2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
Requested Response
You are asked to respond to this office, in writing, within 30 calendar days from receipt of
this notice. Your written response should include a reasonable explanation as to why the
above stated deficiencies have occurred, as well as a Plan of Action to prevent them from
recurring.
Action Items
Immediately begin efforts to comply with General Permit NCG110000, including but not
limited to:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain an acceptable SWPPP.
2. Begin monitoring at all outfalls.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the deficiencies, as
noted above and detailed in the enclosed inspection report, be properly resolved.
Failure to address the deficiencies could result in the issuance of a Notice of
Violation, which could be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25, 000 per
day for each violation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Isaiah
Reed or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
i
tanley E. A', PEGA
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist Alaina.mormankncdenr.gov
Stanley Aiken, Regional Engineer Stan.Aiken n nedenr.gou

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG110101 Effective: 06/01/18 Expiration: 05/31/23 Owner: Townof Murphy
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Murphy WWTP
County: Cherokee Payne St
Region: Asheville
Murphy NC 28906
Contact Person: Chad B Simons Title:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/29/2020 Entry Time: 01:30PM
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 02:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Municipal WVVTP > 1 MGD, Stormwater Discharge, COG
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NGG110101 Owner- Facility: Town of Murphy
Inspection Date: 01/29/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On January 29, 2020 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Tyler White and Jason Hook on site. During the
inspection, the following items were noted:
1) While a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is available, it is incomplete and not maintained. The permittee is directed
to immediately begin efforts to review, update, and maintain the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan as outlined in the
NCG110000 General Permit.
2) Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted at the facility. The permittee is directed to immediately begin effort to
evaluate and document the stormwater leaving the facility as outlined in the Qualitative Monitoring Requirements section of
the NCG110000 General Permit.
Please give the above items your immediate attention. This facility will be re -inspected on or after March 10, 2020. If the
above items have not addressed, further action will be taken.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG110101 Owner- Facility: Town of Murphy
Inspection Date: 01129/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices'?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Comment: See summary for more information.
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment: See summary for more information.
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment:
Reason for Visit: Routine
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