NC0023868_Pretreatment Compliance Inspection_20190731

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Mr. Robert C. Patterson, Jr., P.E.
Water Resources Director
City of Burlington
P.O. Box 1358
Burlington, North Carolina 27216
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 31, 2019
SUBJECT: Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI)
City of Burlington
NPDES# NC0023876/South WWTP & NC0023868/East WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Patterson:
On July 2, 2019 a Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) was performed by Jim Gonsiewski of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office. Ms. Kristy King was present for the inspection. The purpose of this
inspection was to determine the effectiveness of the Town's pretreatment program, which includes
reviewing the files, including industrial monitoring data, POTW plant performance, industry monitoring
data, and adherence to the enforcement response plan (ERP).
Background
The City has fifteen (15) Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), two (2) of which are categorical. Both
treatment plants are permitted for 12 MGD. One (1) SlU (Copland Industries) closed in January 2019.
POTW Interview
There are no plant problems related to pretreatment.
Pretreatment Program Elements Review
The Headworks Analysis (HWA) renewal was submitted on November 16, 2015. The HWA was approved
on February 2, 2016. The next HWA is due on April 1, 2020.
The last Industrial Waste Survey (lWS) was submitted on August 2, 2016. The IWS was approved on
September 19, 2016. The next IWS is due on July 2, 2021.
The Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) was approved on March 1, 2013.
The Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) was approved on October 3, 2008.
The Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) was approved on January 27, 2006.
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LTMP File Review
The Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) is being conducted at the proper locations and frequencies.
Industrial User Permit (IUP) File Review
None of the fifteen (15) SIUs were in significant noncompliance (SNC) in 2018.
A review of the file for Engineered Controls (#0019) revealed that the monitoring data was well organized
and compliant.
A review of the file for Carolina Biological Supply (#0065) revealed that the monitoring data was well
organized and compliant.
A review of the file for Graham Dye & Finishing (#0015) revealed that the monitoring data was well
organized and compliant.
The slug control plan for Engineered Controls (#0019) was in good order.
The slug control plan for Carolina Biological Supply (#0065) was in good order.
The slug control plan for Graham Dye & Finishing (#0015) was in good order.
Action Items
No other action items were noted.
The pretreatment program is considered satisfactory. Ms. King continues to maintain an effective
pretreatment program. If you have any questions please contact Jim Gonsiewski or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
DocuSiiggned by:
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Lon T. Snider
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ — WSRO
Enclosure — PCI Report
cc: PERCS Unit — Vivien Zhong
Kristy King — City of Burlington
Central Files
WSRO Files