NC0048305_CEI_20210309

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March 09, 2021

Naiden Kremenliev
Email: [e-mail]
Tryon Finishing Corporation

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Carolina Yarn Processors
NPDES WW Permit No. NC0048305
Polk County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Carolina Yarn Processors on
2/10/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0048305. 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 me at 828-296-4686 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist II
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report
Ec: LF
Deborah Bradley, ORC

DocuSign Envelope ID: 57D9AFE2-9C3F-4DA6-9410-61C9B1303E44
EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 N 52 NC0048305 21/02/10 C S31112171819 20
21 66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved-------------------
N67707172 73 74 75 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Carolina Yarn Processors
250 Screvens Rd
Tryon NC 28782
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
09:10AM 21/02/10 19/10/01
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Deborah M Bradley/ORC/828-859-5626/
Other Facility Data
10:00AM 21/02/10 23/07/31
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Naiden Kremenliev,250 Screven Rd Tryon NC 28782/President/828-859-5891/Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mikal Willmer DWR/Division of Water Quality/828-296-4686/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day
21/02/10
Inspection Type
C3111218
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the
Tryon Finishing's sedimentation basins and sand filter beds and associated outfalls on February 10,
2021. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and
maintained in compliance NPDES Permit No. NC0048305. Deborah Bradley, ORC, and Naiden
Kremenliev, President Tryon Finishing, were present and assisted in the inspection.
Facility is classified physical chemical. Industrial process wastewater is discharged to the Town of
Tryon’s collection system under their IUP. The water discharged to the creek is generated during the
treatment of the facility's freshwater pond water. Last discharged from the sand filter beds and
secondary sedimentation (001 and 002) basin in 2016. Facility has been primarily using city water.
Tryon Finishing staff indicated they were only using one filter and discharging every few months (003).
Currently using significantly less water and have not needed to clean the basins since purchasing the
facility. The facility's boiler has not been used since 2018. Water use will increase once the boiler is put
back into service. No current plans to upgrade any parts of the water treatment system.
Equipment is aging (approximately 40 to 50 years old) but reported to still be operational. It was noted
the access steps to the sedimentation basin at the top of the hill are broken and present a safety
hazard to workers. Should the system be put into use full time, Tryon Finishing should provide safe
access for routine maintenance. Additionally, ensure all liquid totes stored on the pavement outside do
not drain or have the potential to discharge to any onsite stormwater systems.
NC0048305 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NC0048305
Inspection Date:02/10/2021
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
Carolina Yarn Processors
Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
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