NC0024244_Enforcement (Letter)_20211118

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Albemarle, NC 28002-0190
RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWR
Public Utilities Department
10/26/21
Mr. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
(Sent via email)
Re: Long Creek WWTP
Compliance Inspection Report dated September 9, 2021
Dear Mr. Basinger:
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WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
We are in receipt of the September 9th, 2021 Compliance Inspection Report for the City's Long Creek WWTP. We have
discussed this issue with you and your staff on multiple occasions including an in -person meeting on September 28th, 2021
also attended by Adam Kiker with LKC Engineering.
Albemarle acknowledges the discharge of alum sludge from the US52 Water Treatment Plant into the City's sanitary sewer
system causes systemic problems both in the collection system and at the Long Creek WWTP. This has always been a
challenge; however, recent changes in the City's sewer flow profile, namely losing the City's largest industrial discharger
with elevated biological strength, have augmented the problem caused by the alum sludge. This is especially observable
during dry and low -flow conditions as present during the August 25th, 2021 inspection.
The City is committed to resolving this issue, and it is possible the resolution will take the form of a solids handling facility
at the water treatment plant. Capital improvements to correct the problem are on a list of top priority projects for the
City in the coming years, and we are evaluating a potential funding application pending clarity on state and federal
infrastructure bills expected later this year.
Please note the City has several high -priority projects that need consideration in the next few years, including resolution
to the subject of this letter. We are evaluating the best funding solution and a schedule for implementation of each
project. As we have more clarity on which project is implemented in what year, we will gladly share this information with
your group.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email at [e-mail] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dan Worl

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PO Box 190
144 North Second Street
Albemarle, NC 28002-0190
RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWR
Public Utilities Department
10/26/21
Mr. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
(Sent via email)
Re: Long Creek WWTP
Compliance Inspection Report dated September 9, 2021
Dear Mr. Basinger:
NOV -1 ZU1
WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
We are in receipt of the September 9th, 2021 Compliance Inspection Report for the City's Long Creek WWTP. We have
discussed this issue with you and your staff on multiple occasions including an in -person meeting on September 28th, 2021
also attended by Adam Kiker with LKC Engineering.
Albemarle acknowledges the discharge of alum sludge from the US52 Water Treatment Plant into the City's sanitary sewer
system causes systemic problems both in the collection system and at the Long Creek WWTP. This has always been a
challenge; however, recent changes in the City's sewer flow profile, namely losing the City's largest industrial discharger
with elevated biological strength, have augmented the problem caused by the alum sludge. This is especially observable
during dry and low -flow conditions as present during the August 25th, 2021 inspection.
The City is committed to resolving this issue, and it is possible the resolution will take the form of a solids handling facility
at the water treatment plant. Capital improvements to correct the problem are on a list of top priority projects for the
City in the coming years, and we are evaluating a potential funding application pending clarity on state and federal
infrastructure bills expected later this year.
Please note the City has several high -priority projects that need consideration in the next few years, including resolution
to the subject of this letter. We are evaluating the best funding solution and a schedule for implementation of each
project. As we have more clarity on which project is implemented in what year, we will gladly share this information with
your group.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email at [e-mail] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dan Worl