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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0086550_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20050112$ P-3 it 7_5 Postmark Here CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) F d • C FQ" Postage Certified Fee Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Total Postage & Fees ;edified Mail Provides: A mailing receipt A unique identifier for your mailpiece A signature upon delivery A record of delivery kept by the Postal Service for two years mportant Reminders: I Certified Mail may ONLY be combined with First -Class Mail or Priority Mail. Certified Mail is not available for any class of international mail. NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED with Certified Mail. Foi valuables, please consider Insured or Registered Mail. For an additional fee, a Return Receipt may be requested to provide proof a delivery. 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'S Form 3800, January 2001 (Reverse) 102595-01-M-104i UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid LISPS Permit No. G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box • rn ® z rgi MR DON REGISTER NC DENR - DWQ 225 GREEN ST' - SUITE 714 FAYETTEVILLE NC 28301-5043 0 t!!1ill;!�!!!�Itl!!t!!t!�i!I!!;� !!t!1!!(t!1i;!il!!!!ii!!i}tt1 . ENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. 111 Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: MS KATRINA TATUM TOWN OF FAIRMONT PO BOX 248 FAIRMONT NC 28340 COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY ived by (Please Print Clearly) ,Ci€•"/W dvee ture B. bate of -Deliver 0 Agent r-c• Addresse D. Is delivery address/ ifferent from item 1? Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: 0 No 3. Service Type Si Certified Mail O Registered O Insured Mail 0 Express Mail 0 Return Receipt for Merchandis 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) 2. Article Number - - --- (transfe:r frO; 4eirvi4e ; Rut], ,51,0ia,c103i 809,0; 50;6? 0 Yes S Form 3811, March 2001 Domestic'Return Receipt 102595-01-M-14 of WATF9 VWv�:=1 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality January 12, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUEST Katrina Y. Tatum, Interim Town Manager Town of Fairmont P.O. Box 248 Fairmont, N.C. 28340 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Town of Fairmont Regional WWTP Permit No. NPDES NC0086550 Robeson County Dear Ms. Tatum: Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted January 5, 2005. The report is self-explanatory and is detailed in the summary section. You are requested to comply with the stated non-compliance issue and respond in writing to this office when the correction is complete, but no later than February 15, 2005. Don Register Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office Division "of Water Quality Attachment Cc: Water Quality Central Files FRO Files 225 Green Street -Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301 910-486-1541 (Telephone) 910-486-0707 (Fax) United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA 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 1 IJ 2 I S I 3 I NC0086550 111. 121 05/01/05 117 Type Inspector Fac Type 18IJ 19 U 20 U IIII L.III Illllll66 Remarks 21IIIIIIII Illlllllllllllllllllll.II Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 67 I 4.0 169 70 I J 71 U 72 J 7311174 75 << I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Fairmont Regional WWTP Off US Hwy 74 Fairmont NC 28340 Entry Time/Date 10:00 AM 05/01/05 Permit Effective Date 04/10/01 Exit Time/Date 04:00 PM 05/01/05 Permit Expiration Date 09/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) / / / Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Johnny J Britt,PO Box 248 Fairmont NC Contacted No 283400248/Superintendent/910-628-0064/ Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 Don -gister FRO WQ//910-486-1541/910-486-0707 Numbers Date 7 /- // ..- D5- Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NC0086550 111 12I 05/01/05 117 18 U 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The plant inspection team consisted of the ORC, Johnny Britt and plant operator Dennis Freeman. The inspection went very well until it appeared there was not any disinfection occurring in the effluent. It appeared the pump was not pumping because no chlorine residual could be detected. The backup pump system was brought on line and it did not work either. THE DISINFECTION IS A PART OF THE TREATMENT SYSTEM THAT IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE RECEIVING STREAM. Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Town of Fairmont - Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 01/05/05 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NF (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 00.0 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? R ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NF Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NF Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the general housekeeping acceptable? ❑ 1 0 Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? • 0 0 0 Comment: The general house keeping of the grounds area could be better kept by raking the grounds. Bar Screens, Yes No NA NF Type of bar screen a.Manual 0 b.Mechanical • Are the bars adequately screening debris? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The ram press used for compacting the rags for disposal does not work. brit Removal Yes No NA NF Type of grit removal a.Manual • b.Mechanical 0 Is the site free of excessive organic content in the grit chamber? 00.0 Is the site free of excessive odor? ❑ ❑ 1 ❑ Is disposal of grit in compliance? MOOD Comment: The grit system is inoperable. The grit chamber is used to settle and collect the grit and it is removed annually by a vactor truck and properly disposed. .Orease Removal - Yes No NA NF • Is automatic grease removal present? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Is grease removal operating properly? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Comment: Fouali7ation Basins Yes No NA NF Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Town of Fairmont - Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 01/05/05 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Fqunli7etion Basins Yes No NA NF Is aeration adequate? 0 E 0 0 Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? 0 ■ 0 0 Is the general housekeeping acceptable? 0 E 0 0 Is the basin free of excessive grease? 0 • 0 0 Are all pumps present? 0 • 0 0 Are all pumps operable? 0 • 0 0 Are float controls operable? 0 E 0 0 Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 0 0 Is basin size/volume adequate? 0.00 Comment: Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NF Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0.00 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 • 0 0 Are weirs level? 0 ■ 0 .0 Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 • 0 0 Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 1E0 0 Is scum removal adequate? 0.00 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 0 0 Is the drive unit operational? 0.00 Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? 0 0 0 Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NF Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? MOOD Are weirs level? ■ 0 0 0 Is the site free of weir blockage? 1 0 0 0 Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? •0 0 0 Is scum removal adequate? •0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? •0 0 0 Is the drive unit operational? •0 0 0 Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? •0 0 0 Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 0 0 Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 1 0 0 0 Is the surface free of bulking ? •0 0 0 Comment: The sludge blanket was at a depth of 2 ft. (VERY GOOD) Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NF Are pumps in place? 0 0 • 0 Are pumps operational? 0 0 • 0 Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? 0 0 0 Comment: pumps are of air lift design Trickling Filter Yes No NA NF Is the filter free of ponding? 0 • 0 0 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Town of Fairmont - Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 01/05/05 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Trickling Filter Yes No NA NF Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of filter' s distribution arms? 0.00 Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms? 0.00 Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth? 0 • 0 0 Is the site odor -free? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Are the filter' s distribution arms orifices free of clogging? 0 • 0 ❑ Is the filter free of excessive filter flies, worms or snails? 0.00 Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NF Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration, system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 0 • 0 Are the diffusers operational? - 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin' s surface? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 Are settleometer results acceptable? • • 0 0 0 Comment: Rotating Biological Contactor Yes No NA NF Is the unit free of excessive sloughing of growth? 0.00 Is the site odor -free? 0 ■ 0 0 Is the unit operational? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Are media panels in good condition? 0.00 Comment: Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes No NA NF Type of operation: Is the reactor effluent free of solids? 0.00 Is the DO level acceptable? 0.00 Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill? 0.00 The operator understands and can explain the process? 0.00 Comment: Oxidation Ditches, Yes No NA NF Are the aerators operational? 0.00 Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up? 0 • 0 0 Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0.00 Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin' s surface? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 0.00 Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)? 0 • 0 0 Comment: Nutrient Removal Yes No NA NF Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Town of Fairmont - Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 01/05/05 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Nutrient Removal Yes No NA NF Is total nitrogen removal required? 0 • 0 0 Is total phosphorous removal required? 0 • 0 0 Type Is chemical feed required to sustain process? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is nutrient removal process operating properly? 0.00 Comment: Pure Oxygen Yes No NA NF Type of pure oxygen system Is there a back-up source for the system? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is the DO in an acceptable range? 0 • 0 0 Are mixers operational? 0 • 0 0 Are samples port/points easily accessible? ❑ • 0 0 Comment: Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NF Type of operation: Is the filter media present? 0.00 Is the filter surface free of clogging? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of growth? 0 • 0 0 Is the air scour operational? 0 • 0 0 Is the scouring acceptable? 0 • 0 0 Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? 0.00 Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? 0 • 0 0 Comment: Disinfection Yes No NA NF Type of system ? Liquid Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 0 • 0 Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? 00.0 Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is ventilation equipment operational? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is ventilation equipment properly located? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCBA equipment available on site? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCBA equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 Is staff trained is operating SCBA equipment? ❑ ❑ ❑• Is staff trained in emergency procedures? 000. Is an evacuation plan in place? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 0 • 0 Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 • 0 0 Is there adequate detention time ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Town of Fairmont - Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 01/05/05 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection Yes No NA NF Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? •❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The hypochlorite pump was not pumping and this was determined when a residual could not be detected. The backup pump was in place, but it was also inoperable. Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NF Are tertiary filters present before disinfection treatment? 0.00 Are extra UV bulbs available on site? 0.00 Are UV bulbs clean? ❑ • ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is transmittance at or above designed level? 0.00 Is effluent clear? 0.00 Is there a backup system on site? 0 1 ❑ ❑ Comment: f isinfection - 07one Yes No NA NF Are all production units operational ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Is mixing and detention time adequate ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Is injection at multiple points 0 • 0 0 Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NF Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is ventilation operational? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 • 0 Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 00.0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Pumo Station - Effluent Yes No NA NF Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the general housekeeping acceptable? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NF Is automatically activated standby power available? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested under load at least quarterly? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? D 0 0 • Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Town of Fairmont - Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 01/05/05 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ,Standhy Power Yes No NA NF Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? 0 0 0 • Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? • 0 0 0 Comment: agoons. Yes Nn NA NF Type of lagoons? Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? Are lagoons operated in? Is a re -circulation line present? 0 • 0 0 Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? 0.00 Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? 0.00 Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? 0 • 0 ❑ Are dikes free of seepage? 0.00 Are dikes free of erosion? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of burrowing animals? 0.00 Are sludge levels appropriate? 0.00 Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations? 0.00 If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? 0 • 0 0 Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? 0.00 Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ❑ U ❑ ❑ Comment: Septic Tank Yes Nn NA NF (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? 0.00 Are high and low water alarms operating properly? 0.00 Comment: Sand Filters (L ow rate) Yes No NA NF (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? 0.00 Is the distribution box level and watertight? 0.00 Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 • 0 0 Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? 0.00 Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 • 0 ❑ Comment: aboratory Yes No NA NF Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? • 0 0 0 Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility using a contract lab? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Town of Fairmont - Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 01/05/05 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation I ahoratory Yes Nn NA NF Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0 Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? 00.0 Comment: Flow Measurement - Influent Yes Nn NA NF Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is flow meter operating properly? 0 • 0 0 (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ • 0 0 Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes Nn NA NF Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter operating properly? •❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? MO ❑ ❑ Comment: The flowmeter was calibrated in July of 2004. Record Keeping Yes No NA NF Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? MOOD Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ODOM Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ROOD Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: •❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling � Name of individual performing the sampling 1 Results of analysis and calibration 1 Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses 1 Transported COCs 1 Plant records are adequate, available and include • ❑ ❑ ❑ O&M Manual 1 As built Engineering drawings 1 Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs 1 Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? MODO Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? MOOD (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 11000 Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge •❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, pH, and others that are applicable? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? MODO Comment: - Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Town of Fairmont - Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 01/05/05 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Jnfluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected above side streams? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? Comment: Fffluent Samnling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: 1Jnstream / Downstream Sampling. Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? Comment: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris? Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Yes No NA NF ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NF ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NF ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NF ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Phone: (910) 628-9766 February 8, 2005 TOWN OF FAIRMONT 421 South Main Street • P.O. Box 248 Fairmont, NC 28340 Email: fairmontnc@bellsouth.net www.fairmontnc.com Mr. Don Register Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office Division of Water Quality North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources • 225 Green Street -Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Re: Permit No. NPDES NC0086550 Town of Fairmont Regional WWTP Dear Mr. Register: Fax: (910) 628-6025 ENR F FEB 9 - 2005 DWI Q This is in response to a Notice ofViolation,-dated 1/12/05 under the referenced permit. The Town ofFairri ont'has addressed -the concerns highlighted 'm the Notice of Violation and the following isthe list of support-docuinentation'enclosed: 1. Copy of;the invoice showing that work was performed 1/12/05 by C. Wright' Instruments -verifying that the effluent flow meters were calibrated and that the sampler was set up to be flow proportional, --as you requested. 2. Copy ofthe Invoice showingthe purchase of the Chemical Feed Pump Repair Kit. The kit was purchased to have repair parts -on hand in -Order to avoid delays in the event of any possible malfunction of existing pumps. All repairs were made by Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates during_the'week ofyour = inspection. We appreciate -your office working with us to ensure compliance with EPA requirements. If additional information is needed at this time, please contact me at (910) 628-9766, ext. 19. Interim Town Manager rea, LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASE ORDER VENDOR COPY (WHITE).- ' 4-) ; cr.j. (.70 FINANCE,RFICER CH) • .:) BIADEN OFFICE SUPPLIES, INC. APPROVED BY N.C. LOCAL GOV'T. COMMISSION FOR ELIZABETIITOWt I NC 28 '37 N.C. UNIFORM ACCOUNTING SYSTEM ORDERED FROM: DATE REQUIRE D TOWN OF FAIRMONT P.O. BOX 248 FAIRMONT, NC 28340 910-628-9766 el) 3. DEPARTMENT HEAD COPY (PINK) 4. OUTSTANDING P.O. FILE (GOLDENROD) PURCHASE- 3412 ORDER NUMBER DATE REQ. NO. INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDOR 1. PURCHASE ORDER NO. MUST APPEAR ON INVOICE & SHIPPING LABELS 2. SUBMIT INVOICE IN DUPLICATE FOR EACH PURCHASE ORDER DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT QUANTJTY (ORDERED;.' SHIP VIA (CHEAPEST WAY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) F.O.B. PPD. COLL. TERMS RC? THIS INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN PREAUDITED IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET AND FISCAL CONTROL ACT. DESCRJPTION ••,`••• UNiT FINANCE OFFICER UAS-25-2 VENDOR COPY EAST COAST SERVICE CO., INC. Specializing in Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide Systems Sales, Service, Repair and Supplies January 12, 205 John Britt Town of Fairmont P.O. Box 248 Fairmont N.C. 28340 P.O. Box 81083 Charleston, S.C. 29416 1-843-766-0609 / 843-766-1999 (l) Pulsafeeder Kop Kit (Maint. Kit ) C. WRIGHT INSTRUMENTS, 3820 Foxridge Road Charlotte, NC 28226 c3 BILL TO SHIP TO Town of Fairmont ATTN: Accounts Payable PO Box 248 Fairmont, NC 28340 Town of Fairmont WWTP Johnny Britt INVOICE DATE INVOICE NO. 1/18/2005 05-104 P.O. NO. TERMS SHIP DATE SHIP VIA FOB Customer Con... Customer Phone # verbal Johnny Net 30 1/12/2005 Truck Truck ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY RATE SERVICED AMOUNT Calibration 1 Calibration of Effluent Flow Meters - set up 1 450.00 450.00 sampler to be flow proportional. Required troubleshooting. JOB COMPLETED PAID CHECK NO., C311E No. AMOUNT • S . Total $450.00 1-19-05 TO: Katrina Tatum From: Johnny Britt Ref: Signs, Repair Kit New signs for Happy Hill lift station is up. And the repair Kit for the chemical feed pump at wwtp is in. Both pumps are working. Janurary 12 the flow meter was checked out to work with effluent sampler by pace count. Work was done by Clayton Wright Instruments.