NCG170369_DMR_20220301

NCO
En"ronmental
Quality
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
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Permit No.: N /C /G / I n / 0 / 3/ 6/ 9/ or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/G/ / / / / / /
Facility Name: American Fiber & Finishing. Inc.
County: Stanly Phone No. [phone]
Inspector: Shane Phillips RE F+\/ICE_
Date of Inspection: February 23, 2022 MAR n r
2,022
Time of Inspection: 11:52 a.m. eENTH
DWR SECTION
Total Event Precipitation (inches): 0.27"
All permits require qualitative monitoring to be performed during a "measurable storm event."
A "measurable storm event" is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the permitted site
outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours prior. The 72-hour storm
interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter interval is representative for
local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee obtains approval from the local DEMLR
Office.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or bt
1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. 001 / 002
Receiving Stream:
Little Long Creek
Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.): Pipe, Run-off
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: Manufachningofcottonballs
starchine, convert gauze, warehousing
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2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint
(light, medium, dark) as descriptors: Clear, no sheen, No color.
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak
chlorine odor, etc.): No odor was detected
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is clear
and 5 is very cloudy:
0 2 3 4 5
5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the
stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
----- _ - - — DI 2 —3 4 5 - - - — - -
6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in
the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? c� Yes 9 No.
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? ?Yes 9 No.
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? 0 Yes 49 No.
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe No changes have been made to the buildings, equipment or process since the last
inspection. All storage tanks were empty. There have not been any spills since the last inspection, nor have
any changes have been made to stormwater flow. The cooling water has been piped to the city sewer since
December 2011. Housekeeping was in good condition. All grates were clear of oil and debris. There was no
evidence of any spills. Water was clear and moving at a constant pace. There was plenty of plant life in and -
around the water. Saw a few small fish swimming.
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition may be
indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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