NCG500667_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210119

January 19, 2021
Kobus DeWet
American Zinc Products LLC
484 Hicks Grove Rd
Mooresboro, NC 28114
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
American Zinc Products, LLC
NPDES WW Permit No. NCG500667
Rutherford County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the American Zinc Products,
LLC on 12/03/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG500667. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.
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 or via email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,

Tim Heim, P.E., Environmental Engineer
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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