nc0023540_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210923

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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
September 23, 2021
Mr. Walter Rhyne
Belmont Textile Machinery Company
P.O. Box 568
Mount Holly, NC 28120
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NOV-2021-PC-0476
Belmont Textile Machinery WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0023540
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Rhyne:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on September 15, 2021, by Ori Tuvia. Joseph Cote's and your cooperation during
the site visit was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit by
forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
As discussed during the inspection, it is highly recommended that the facility explore the
possibility of connecting to the city sewer. If the facility is unable to connect, or decides not to
connect to the city, the following items must be addressed.
Overall, the wastewater treatment system needs attention and maintenance. Please note that
Part II, Section C, Condition 2 of your permit requires that, "the Permittee shall at all times properly
operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances)
which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this
permit." The following areas of concern were observed during the inspection:
1) At the time of the inspection, the bar screen appeared too coarse and insufficient to catch the
debris of the influent flow. Rags, paper products and other debris were observed in
downstream treatment units.
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2) Solids at the aeration basin did not appear to mix well. A settleability test of solids at the
time of the inspection was very low settling in the 10% range after 15 minutes. Slow settling
may be an indication of insufficient wasting.
3) The facility is equipped with two blower/motor units, however, one of the blowers was not
functional at the time of the inspection. The blowers seem to be aging and should be
evaluated for dependability.
4) At the time of the inspection, the skimmers in the clarifier were not removing the floating
solids sufficiently and the clarifier had floating solids and scum.
5) Advanced signs of rusting were clearly visible in the digester and adjacent wet well.
Please be advised that this letter is a Notice of Violation. You are requested to respond to
this Notice in writing within fifteen (15) days of receipt indicating your Plan of Action to ensure
future compliance. This Plan of Action should include a timeline within which the items will be
adequately addressed. Failure to respond and/or failure to resolve the violations could subject you
for further action by the Division of Water Resources.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at [phone], or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
EDocuSigned by:
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W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources
Cc: NPDES, MRO Files (Laserfiche)