WQ0015487_Notice of Violation Response Letter_20061102

Carl B. Powell, Jr.
Powell Industries
P.O. Box 65
Waynesville, NC 28786
[phone]
November 2, 2006
Ed Williams
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
2090 U. S. Highway 70
Swannanca,NC 28778
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The Notice of Violation (NOV-2006-PC-0469) has been resolved. The cause of noncompliance
was an illegal discharge from a wastewater recycle pond into a storm water discharge pond. The connecting
basin has been filled. The waters in the wastewater pond are being monitored and maintained below the new
emergency level overflow. A copy of the violation letter is included. If you have any questions, please
contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
CkLB. Powell
PO Box 65 • Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 • [phone] 9 Fax [phone]

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October 20, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL 7005 0390 0001 3552 5724
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Carl B. Powell, Jr.
Powell Industries
Post Office Box 65
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-PC-0469
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Powell Industries -Chipper Mill
Permit No. WQ0015487
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Powell:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on October 16, 2006. Ed
Williams of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the inspection and found the treatment facility to be in
violation of Permit WQ0015487 for the following:
Compliance Issue
Illegal discharge to waters of the State
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments.
To prevent further action, carefully review this violation and respond in writing to this office within fifteen
(15) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions
taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Please be advised that this Notice does not prevent
the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future
violation. Furthermore, the Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more
than $25,000.00 per day per violation. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
Ed Williams at 828/296-4500.
Sincerel
G. Landon Davidson, L.G.
Aquifer Protection Supervisor
Attachment
cc: Aquifer Protection Central Files
Asheville Regional Office APS Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality —Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
Aquifer Protection Section
Customer Service 1.877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0015487 Effective: 10/01/98 Expiration: 09/30/03 Owner: Powell Industries
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Powell Industries -Chipper Mil
County: Haywood PO Box 65
Region: Asheville
Waynesville NC 28786
Contact Person: Carl B Powell Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/16/2006 Entry Time: 01:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 01:45 PM
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: W00015487 Owner • Facility: Powell Industries
Inspection Date: 10/16/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The recycle permit which expired 9/30/2003 was for a 360,000 gallon capacity recirculation pond which is used to store
and recirculate used washwater from the "wet decking" log deck. There is a second pond below the recirculation pond
that is designed to hold and treat stormwater from the part of the log mill site that is separate from the wet decking area.
This second pond is permitted under DWQ's stormwater program.
At the time of the inspection, recycle water from the upper pond was overflowing into the stormwater pond, then being
discharged through the stormwater pond to the waters of the state.
The upper, recycle pond should not discharge to the stormwater pond. Two feet of freeboard should be maintained at all
times.
Type
Reuse (Quality)
Infiltration System
Lagoon Spray, LR
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Single Family Drip
Recycle/Reuse
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William G. Ross Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
AQUIFER PROTECTION
October 20, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL 7005 0390 0001 3662 5724
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Carl B. Powell, Jr.
Powell Industries
Post Office Box 65
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-PC-0469
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Powell Industries -Chipper Mill'
Permit No. WQ0015487
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Powell:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on October 16, 2006. Ed
Williams of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the inspection and found the treatment facility to be in
violation of Permit WQ0015487 for the following:
Compliance Issue
Illegal discharge to waters of the State
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments.
To prevent further action, carefully review this violation and respond in writing to this office within fifteen
(15) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions
taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Please be advised that this Notice does not prevent
the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future
violation. Furthermore, the Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more
than $25,000.00 per day per violation. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
Ed Williams at 828/296-4500.
Sincere)
G. Landon Davidson, L.G.
Aquifer Protection Supervisor
Attachment
cc: Aquifer Protection Central Files
Asheville Regional Office APS Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality —Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
Aquifer Protection Section
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.encstale.nc.us
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0015487 Effective: 11/17/06 Expiration: 10/31/11 Owner: Powell Industries
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Powell Industries -Chipper Mil
County: Haywood 4595 Jonathan Crek Rd
Region: Asheville
Waynesville NC 28785
Contact Person: Mitchell Powell Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Hwy 40 west of Asheville to Hwy 276 south exit toward Maggie Valley. Go about 1 mile and facility is on the right.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0810112007 Entry Time: 01:30 PM
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 02:30 PM
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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