NC0000311_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201026

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. PEGAN
secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 1290 0001 1766 9184
Return Receipt Requested
Edwin E Morrow
M-B Industries Inc
PO Box 1118
Rosman, NC 28772-1118
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NORTH CAROLINA
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October 26, 2020
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0458
Permit No. NC0000311
M-B Industries WWTP
Transylvania County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the M-B Industries WWTP on
October 22, 2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0000311. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Operations & Maintenance Complete replacement of the #1 & #2 Water Holding Tanks.
Operations & Maintenance Replace the filter press textile material.
Operations & Maintenance The catwalk decking around the filter press is structurally compromised and represents a
safety hazard to operators and inspectors. Repair or replace the decking.
Operations & Maintenance The lift station building roof is failing and should be replaced.
Operations & Maintenance The sump cover in the groundwater remediation building is structurally compromised and
represents a safety hazard to operators and inspectors. Repair or replace the cover.
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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 15 days upon your receipt of this Notice
of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified
issues, if applicable.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Daniel Boss, Asst. Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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