NC0021547_Complaint Investigation_20220309

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March 09, 2022

Amanda Owens, Town Manager
Town of Franklin
Email: [e-mail]

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Franklin WWTP
NPDES WW Permit No. NC0021547
Macon County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Franklin WWTP on
3/03/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0021547. 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 828-296-4500 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Lauren Armeni, Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report

Ec: Laserfiche
Bill Deal (Interim Public Works Director/WWTP ORC)

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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 NC0021547 22/03/03 J 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)
Franklin WWTP
Sierra Dr
Franklin NC 28734
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
11:45AM 22/03/03 19/10/01
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
12:15PM 22/03/03 23/11/30
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Amanda W Owens,PO Box 1479 Franklin NC 287441479/Town
Manager/828-524-2516/
Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Self-Monitoring Program
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
Lauren E Armeni DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/
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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3/9/2022
NPDES yr/mo/day
22/03/03
Inspection Type
J3111218
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On February 8, 2022, Mr. Jason Smith (ARO Chemist I) conducted a lab inspection at Franklin
WWTP and determined that the effluent composite samples were collected prior to
chlorination/dechlorination. Mr. Smith relayed this information to Ms. Lauren Armeni (ARO
Environmental Specialist) on February 9, 2022.
On February 11, 2022, Ms. Armeni had a phone call with Mr. Daniel Boss (ARO Assistant Supervisor)
and Mr. Bill Deal (Interim Public Works Director/WWTP ORC) to discuss the situation. Mr. Deal said
that they could move the effluent composite sampler and tubing in order to sample post
chlorination/dechlorination. Mr. Boss informed Mr. Deal that they did not have to place the sampler
after the cascade aeration.
On February 28, 2022, Mr. Deal emailed Ms. Armeni pictures that confirmed the sampler and sample
tubing had been relocated to post chlorination/dechlorination.
On March 3, 2022, Lauren Armeni, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted an inspection at
Franklin WWTP to verify that the effluent composite sampler and tubing were relocated post
chlorination/dechlorination. Ms. Armeni was accompanied by Mr. Deal and Mr. Bill Allen (Lab
Supervisor/WWTP Backup ORC). During the inspection, Ms. Armeni confirmed during the inspection
that the sampler and tubing were moved to the correct location.
NC0021547 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NC0021547
Inspection Date:03/03/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
Franklin WWTP
Complaint
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
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 less than or equal to 6.0
degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
representative)?
The effluent composite sampler and sample tubing was moved post
chlorination/dechlorination.
Comment:
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