WQ0010059_CEIARR_20210802

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August 02, 2021

Elisa Triplett, WWTP Superintendent
Email: [e-mail]
City of Lenoir

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report-Annual Report Review
City of Lenoir DCAR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0010059
Caldwell County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the City of Lenoir DCAR on
08/02/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0010059. 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
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0010059 Effective:11/10/20 Expiration:10/31/26 Owner :City of Lenoir
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Caldwell
Asheville
James H Hipp
Effective:Expiration:Facility:City of Lenoir DCAR
1905 Broadland Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
Title:Phone:[phone]
From Hwy. 64 East in Lenoir turn right onto Southwest Blvd. Take the first exit off Southwest to Virginia ST. (left on Virginia St.)
Continue to Broadland Rd. on the right. Facility is approximately 1/2 mile on the left.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0023736 City of Lenoir - Gunpowder Creek WWTP
NC0023981 City of Lenoir - Lower Creek WWTP
NC0027286 Town of Blowing Rock - Blowing Rock WWTP
NC0044164 City of Lenoir - Lake Rhodhiss WTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
08/02/2021 12:50PM 01:14PM
Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution of Residual Solids (503)
Annual Report Review
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0010059
08/02/2021 Annual Report Review
City of Lenoir
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a review of the City of Lenoir's 2020 “no distribution” DCAR
annual report on August 2, 2021. This review was conducted to determine whether the residuals were being processed and
maintained in compliance with Permit No. WQ0010059.
The facility appears to be in compliance. No distribution occurred in 2020. 674 dry tons of residuals were taken to the
Foothills Environmental Landfill in Caldwell County. The City is currently running analyses on the newly installed thermal belt
dryer before it is officially placed into use for Class A residuals processing.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0010059
08/02/2021 Annual Report Review
City of Lenoir
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application
Distribution and Marketing
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