NC0020761_Pretreatment Compliance Inspection_20200929 (5)

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Mr. Justin Shell, Pretreatment Coordinator
Town of North Wilkesboro
P.O. Box 218
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 29, 2020
SUBJECT: Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI)
Town of North Wilkesboro
NPDES# NCO020761
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Shell:
On September 17, 2020, a Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) was performed by Alex Lowe and
Jim Gonsiewski of the Winston-Salem Regional Office. Mr. Justin Shell and Mr. Scott Perry were 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, POTW plant performance, industry monitoring
data, and adherence to the enforcement response plan (ERP).
Background
This is a 2.0 MGD permitted facility. The Town has two (2) Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). Both SIUs
are categorical.
POTW Interview
There are no plant problems related to pretreatment issues. No NPDES permit limit violations were
recorded from April 2018 to August 2020.
Pretreatment Program Elements Review
The Headworks Analysis (HWA) renewal was submitted on July 16, 2018. The HWA was approved on
October 2, 2018. The next HWA is due on July 31, 2023.
The last Industrial Waste Survey (1WS) was submitted on August 11, 2017. The IWS was approved on
October 31, 2017. The next IWS is due on October 31, 2022
The Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) was approved on April 30, 2012.
The Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) was approved on February 14, 2020.
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The Short Term Monitoring Plan (STMP) was approved on April 6, 2015. A new plan is due on July 1,
2021.
STMP File Review
The STMP is being conducted at the proper locations and frequencies.
Industrial User Permit (IUP) File Review
A review of the file for Gardner Glass (#0001) revealed that the monitoring data was well organized and
compliant.
A review of the file for the Johnston Casuals (#0002) revealed that the monitoring data was well organized
and compliant.
The slug control plan for Gardner Glass (#0001) was in good order.
The slug control plan for Johnston Casuals (#0002) was in good order.
Action Items
No other action items were noted.
The pretreatment program is considered satisfactory. Mr. Shell maintains an excellent pretreatment program.
If you have any questions please contact Jim Gonsiewski or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Lon T. Snider
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ — WSRO
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