WQ0015487_NOV-2007-PC-0514_20070803

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina-Depa,_,ent of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
11 AQUIFER PROTECTION
August 3, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2150 0005 2458 8320
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Carl B. Powell, Jr.
Powell Industries
Post Office Box 65
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2007-PC-0514
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Powell Industries -Chipper Mill
Permit No. WQ0015487
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Powell:
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Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on August 1, 2007. 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
The inspection revealed that the lower pond, which is to be specifically utilized for stormwater containment and
treatment, is receiving process waste from the "wet decking' facility and mill wash/cooling water. It is then
discharging this waste through an outlet to an un-named tributary to Jonathan's Creek.
To rectify the situation, the following actions need to be taken:
1. Cease the discharge of mill washwater/cooling water. Consult an engineer for a viable alternative to this
discharge. A possible solution may be tapping the discharge into the town's sanitary sewer system.
2. Cap any drains that drain water from the wet decking facility to the stormwater pond. All water from the wet
decking facility should drain directly to the wet decking recycle pond.
3. Install a freeboard marker in the recycle pond. At least two feet of freeboard should be maintained in the
recycle pond at all times. .
4. Dispose of the process waste currently in the stormwater pond in accordance with environmental regulations.
Pumping and hauling the waste to the town's wastewater treatment plant may be required. Contact the town
for permission.
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
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To prevent further action, carefully review this violation and respond in writing to if is office within fifteen (15) working
days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance, how you plan to remedy the problem
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 violal<ion. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ed Williams at 828/296-4500.
\ G. Landon Davidso
Aquifer Protection Supervisor
Attachment
cc: Aquifer Protection Central Files
Aquifer Protection Section LAPCU
Asheville Regional Office APS Files
Linda Wiggs, ARO Surface Water Section

Permit: WQ0015487
SOC:
County: Haywood
Region: Asheville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 11/17/06 Expiration: 10/31/11 Owner: Powell Industries
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Powell Industries -Chipper Mil
4595 Jonathan Crek Rd
Waynesville INC 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: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 02:30 PM
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: WO0015487
Inspection Date: 0810112007
Owner -Facility: Powell Industries
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection revealed that the lower pond, which is to be specifically utilized for stormwater containment and treatment,
is receiving process waste from the "wet decking" facility and mill wash/cooling water. It is then discharging this waste
through an outlet to an un-named tributary to Jonathan's Creek.
There is no freeboard marker in the recycle pond. A marker should be installed and at least two feet of freebaord should
be maintained.
Type
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Infiltration System
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Reuse (Quality)
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Lagoon Spray, LR
Single Family Drip
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Recycle/Reuse
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