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Home My WebLink AboutNC0020800_Staff Comments_20180905Weaver, Charles From: Davidson, Landon Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 2:37 PM To: Culpepper, Linda Cc: Hennessy, John; Poupart, Jeff, Gregson, Jim; Weaver, Charles Subject: RE: 3 cases for Andrews & remission response Attachments: C17-001 signed Nov 2017.pdf Linda, Just to add on, there have been significant improvements of the facility with the completion of Phase I (see descriptions below if you wish). Phase II (pre or post trickling filter biological treatment) appears to be dead at this point due to the Town's inability to take on any more debt according to the LGC. This issue was reported to us on August 24, 2018 by their consultant, McGill and Associates. I've also attached the 2017 settlement agreement supporting our efforts to work with the Town and address past violations. We'd support additional funding for the Town if there are pathways. This facility doe frequently appear on EPA's list of problematic facilities. Thanks. Landon PS — this is the only remaining trickling filter plant in our region which is a very antiquated treatment technology and can be challenging to operate All repairs and improvements on equipment have been completed. These include: Both north and south trickling filters repaired and operating Installation and start-up of new Parkson Aquaguard mechanical screen Complete digester rehabilitation including new blowers, bubble diffusers, rails, piping, paint, and valves New disinfection/dechlor system installed and operating (still learning the system and how to make adjustments) Rebuilt south clarifier is finished and operating completely. All mechanical repairs and upgrades have been completed. Only a few cosmetic issues remain that the completion has been hindered by all of the rainy weather we have had. These remaining cosmetic issues are: Final cleaning, haul off, and disposal of sludge in back drying bed Some landscaping (fill dirt, seeding, etc.) Minor material clean-up Update on phase 2: At the moment, I have not heard a projected starting date for phase two. My last contact with the Town of Andrews administration and McGill & Associates on this matter was that there was to be a meeting planned in the near future to discuss our options as far as how we would like to proceed, as well as what plan of action would give us the greatest benefit for the cost. We have been able to see significant improvements in our overall treatment since these improvements have been made as is evident in the previous months DMR's in comparison to the months of the last few years. Thanks for touching base with me. I hope you find this helpful, and if there is anything else you need, don't hesitate to reach out to me. Tim Wood Andrews Wastewater Plant (828) 557-8630 (828) 321-3006 twood312(a_)_yahoo.com G. Landon Davidson, P.G. Regional Supervisor —Asheville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources 828 296 4680 office 828 230 4057 mobile Landon. Davidson(aDncdenr.gov 2090 U.S. Hwy. 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28711 Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Weaver, Charles Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 2:05 PM To: Culpepper, Linda <linda.culpepper@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Davidson, Landon <landon.davidson@ncdenr.gov>; Hennessy, John <john.hennessy@ncdenr.gov>; Poupart, Jeff <jeff.poupart@ncdenr.gov>; Gregson, Jim <jim.gregson@ncdenr.gov> Subject: 3 cases for Andrews & remission response LM-2018-0018 Violations of BOD weekly average, TSS weekly & monthly averages, NH3 monthly average Penalty of $2000 + 118.68 in enforcement costs ($2,118.68 total) Division remitted $1000 of the penalty. LV-2018-0098 Violation of NH3 monthly average limit Penalty of $1000 + 118.68 in enforcement costs ($1,118.68 total) Division remitted $500 of the penalty. LM-2018-0022 Violations of Fecal Coliform weekly geometric mean; failed to monitor TN & TP. Penalty of $350 + 118.68 in enforcement costs ($468.68 total) Division remitted $175 of the penalty. Total remaining amount due for all 3 cases = $2,031.04 [see attached decision letter]. Let me know if you have any questions. Charles H. Weaver Environmental Specialist N.C. Division of Water Resources N.C. Department of Environmental Quality 919-707-3616 charles.weaver(a)ncdenr.gov (mailing address) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.