WQ0002431_CEIARR_20200212

February 12, 2020

A W Huffman
Huffman Finishing Inc
PO Box 170
Granite Falls, NC 28630-0170

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection-Annual Report 2019
Huffman Finishing Co-WWTP/A S
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002431
Caldwell County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Huffman Finishing
Co-WWTP/A S RLAP Annual Report on 2/12/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is
operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002431.
The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection
report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4686 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist II
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Reports

EC: WQS-ARO Server, LF
Bob Branch
G:\WR\WQ\Caldwell\Wastewater\Non-discharge\Huffman Finishing Company, Inc\Inspections\February 12, 2020 CEIARR\WQ0002431_CEIARR_20200212
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0002431 Effective:05/01/15 Expiration:01/31/20 Owner :Huffman Finishing Inc
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Caldwell
Asheville
A W Huffman
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Huffman Finishing Co-WWTP/A S
PO Box 170
Granite Falls NC 286300170
Title:Phone:[phone]Manager/Owner
Follow Hwy 321 North from Hickory. Facility is located on the left at the second stop light after crossing the Catawba River.
Secondary ORC(s):
336-510-0340Phone:15676Certification:Robert T BranchPrimary ORC:
LA,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0025135 Huffman Finishing Inc - Huffman Finishing
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
02/12/2020 08:00AM 08:30AM
Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Land Application of Residual Solids (503)
Annual Report Review
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
Page 1 of 3
Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002431
02/12/2020 Annual Report Review
Huffman Finishing Inc
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, reviewed the 2019 Annual Report for Huffman Finishing.
The report indicates no land application occurred during the 2019 monitoring period. All solids were held within the facility.
During the facility inspection on November 12, 2019, Mr. Branch and Mr. Wise indicated it would be a couple of years before
land application was necessary based on current flows.
The RLAP permit is currently in renewal.
Page 2 of 3
Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002431
02/12/2020 Annual Report Review
Huffman Finishing Inc
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Distribution and Marketing
Land Application
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