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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Certified Mail # 70132630000207608179
Return Receipt Requested
October 01, 2014
Billy Joe Farmer
Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
PO Box 1415
Jacksonville, NC 28540 -1415
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143- 215.l(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No. NCO023230
Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
Richlands WWTP
Case No. LV- 2014 -0124
Onslow County
Dear Permittee:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR
OCT 13 ?_014
water Quality on
Permitting
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $3,543.00 ($3,375.00 civil
penalty + $168.00 enforcement costs) against Onslow Water and Sewer Authority.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report
(DMR) submitted by Onslow Water and Sewer Authority for the month of June 2014. This review has shown the
subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and /or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No.
NC0023230. The violations, which occurred in June 2014, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Onslow Water and Sewer Authority violated the terms,
conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO023230 and G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143- 215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may
be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S.
143- 215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water
Resources, I, James H. Gregson, Regional Supervisor, Wilmington Regional Office hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against Onslow Water and Sewer Authority:
127 Cardinal Drive Extension. Wilmington. North Carolina 28405
Phone: [phone] \Internet: www. ncdenr .gov <http: / /vmw.ncdeiir.gov>
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$1,125.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0023230, by discharging
waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD -
Conc.
$1,125.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0023230, by discharging
waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NH3 -N -
Conc.
$750.00 2 of the 2 violations of 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0023230, by discharging
waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD -
Conc.
375.00 l of the 1 violations of 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0023230, by discharging
waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for NH3 -N -
Conc.
$3,375.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
168.00 Enforcement Costs
$3,543.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact
and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313- 282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
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Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not
include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or
new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of:
NPDES Compliance /Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1617
Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained
in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation
and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why
you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed
below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313- 282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision
in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for
payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you
prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
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In order to request remission you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request"
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1617
Option 3• File a petition for an administrative hearine with the Office of Administrative Hearines:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file
the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is
considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am. and 5:00 p.m.,
except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file
(with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS
§150B -23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed
or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the
filing fee and/or the details of the filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. John Evans, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
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date /time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Dean Hunkele with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Wilmington
Regional Office at (910) 796 -7215 or via email at dean.hunkele @ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR
OCT 13 2014
fo omas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR WSW Quality
Pem EMig Seebon
By James H. Gregson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Enforcement File (w /attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File (w /attachments)
Central Files, Water Quality Section (w /attachments)

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV- 2014 -0124 County: Onslow
Assessed Party: Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
Permit No.: NCO023230 Amount Assessed: $3,543.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For
Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of
this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the
Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to
consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty
assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the
accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §
143B- 282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply.
Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of
supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B- 282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to
the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ONSLOW
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST )
Onslow Water and Sewer Authority )
Richlands WWTP )
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NCO023230 ) CASE NO. LV- 2014 -0124
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $3,543.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 01, 2014, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty,
does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above - stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
CASE NUMBER LV- 2014 -0124
PERMIT:
NCO023230
FACILITY:
Richlands WWTP
COUNTY: Onslow
REGION:
Wilmington
Limit Violations
MONITORING
OUTFALL
/
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
% OVER
PENALTY
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE
LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
$375.00
6 -2014
001
Effluent
BOD - Conc
6/21114
Weekly
mg /I
7.50
33.90
352.0
Weekly Average Exceeded
$375.00
6 -2014
001
Effluent
BOD - Conc
6/28114
Weekly
mg /I
7.50
35.70
376.0
Weekly Average Exceeded
$1,125.00
6 -2014
001
Effluent
BOD - Conc
6/30/14
Weekly
mg /I
5
19.50
289.5
Monthly Average Exceeded
$375.00
6 -2014
001
Effluent
NH3 -N - Conc
6/14/14
Weekly
mg /I
6
15.00
149.4
Weekly Average Exceeded
$1,125.00
6 -2014
001
Effluent
NI-13 -N - Conc
6/30/14
Weekly
mg /I
2
8.50
323.1
Monthly Average Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
Facility Name: Richlands WWTP
Permit Number: NCO023230
County: Onslow
Case Number: LV- 2014 -0124
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
2) The duration and gravity of thhee violation; >
3) The effect on ground or su>< cc water quantity or quality or on air quality;
4) The cost of rectifying the damage; G
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$168.00
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Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR

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Onslow Water & Sewer Authority
910.937 7509 Tel
910.347.0793 Fray
September 12, 2014
Mister James H. Gregson
Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Dear Mr. Gregson
Subject: Notice of Violation & Intent to Issue Civil Penalty
Tracking No.NOV- 2014-LV -0411
ONWASA is in receipt of the NOV letter dated September 4, 2014
SEP 17 2014
As stated in the letter provided with the DMR for the Richlands WWTp in June 2014, the
violation was due to higher than design limits of influent BOD and NH3 along with low DO
levels.
In an effort to correct the DO levels staff added additional disc's to the rotors. The oxidation
ditch has shown improvement since these actions were taken. We also contacted NCRWA's
Wastewater Technical Assistance Program for input on our activities. Mr. Lancaster did visit the
facility and stated that we were working in the right direction to correct the problems.
If you should have any other further question I can be reached at (910) 937 -7509 or
twebb i4onwaoa i-om
Respectfully,
Tim Webb
Utilities and Planning Superintendent
ONWASA
228 Georgetown Rd
Jacksonville NC 28540
Tel [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
September 4, 2014
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7013 2630 0002 0760 8148
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Billy Joe Farmer
Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
PO Box 1415
Jacksonville, NC 28540 -1415
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No. NOV- 2014 -LV -0411
Permit No. NCO023230
Richlands WWTP
Onslow County
Dear Mr Farmer:
A review of Onslow Water and Sewer Authority's Discharge Monitoring Report(s) forthe Richlands WWTP submitted
for the month(s) of June 2014 showed the violations indicated below.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PARAMETER LIMIT VIOLATIONS:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia
6/14/2014
6.000 mg /I
14.970 mg /I
Weekly Average Exceeded
BOD, 5 -Day
6/21/2014
7.500 mg /I
33.900 mg /I
Weekly Average Exceeded
BOD, 5 -Day
6/28/2014
7.500 mg /I
35.700 mg /1
Weekly Average Exceeded
BOD, 5 -Day
6/30/2014
5.000 mg /I
19.480 mg /I
Monthly Average Exceeded
Nitrogen, Ammonia
6/30/2014
2.000 mg /I
8.460 mg /I
Monthly Average Exceeded
A Notice of Violation /Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143 -215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A, a civil penalty of not more
than twenty -five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143 - 215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10 -day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Phone: 910 - 796 -7215\ Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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N OV- 2014 -LV -0411
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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and /or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non - compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report
may be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for
anticipated or potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off -line, etc.
In addition, you may wish to consider registering to use the Division's new a -DMR process for completion and
submittal of monthly monitoring reports, for more information please visit our website at:
http: / /Portal.ncdenr.org /web /wq /admin /bog /ipu /edmr
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Hunkele with the Water Quality Section at
(910) 796 -7215 or via email at Dean. [e-mail].
Sincerely,
c
Jame regson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
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NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0023230
FACILITY NAME RICHLANDS WWTP
CERTIFIED LABORATORY(1) ONWASA LAB
(list additional laboratories on the backside /page 2
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC)
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Staff
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_ DISCHARGE NO. I MONTH JUNE YEAR 2014
CLASS II COUNTY ONSLOW
CERTIFICATION NO. 539
of this form)
Mark Young GRADE 3 CERTIFICATION NO. 985317
ORC PHONE 1- 910 - 937 -7572
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Facility Status: (Please-check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements.
(including weekly averages, if applicable) Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements.
Non - Compliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or appropriate Regional Office any non - compliance that potentially
threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the
permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
If the facility is non - compliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for
improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision
in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible
for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Tim Webb (Utilities and Planning Supervisor)
Permittee (Please print or type)
Signatur of Permittee*** Date
228 Georgetown Rd. Jacksonville, N.C. 28540 910 -455 -0722 7/3112012
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
Certified Laboratory (2)
Certified Laboratory (3)
Certified Laboratory (4)
Certified Laboratory (5)
ENVIROCHEM
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Cerification No.
Cerification No.
Cerification No.
Cerification No.
94
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the NPDES Unit Group at (919) 733 - 5083 or by visiting the Surface
Water Protection Section's web site ath2o.enr.state.nc.us /wqs and linking to the unit's information pages.
* No Flow /Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire period.
** ORC On Site? ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
* *' Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then the delegation of signatory authority must be on
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506(b)(2)(D).
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NPDES Permit No. NC 0023230
Facility Name RICHLANDS WWTP
Discharge No
INFLUENT
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Enter Parameter Code
Above, Name and Units
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DWQ Form MR -3 (Revised 712000)
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Stream
Location
Month June Year 2014
ONSLOW
Mill Swamp
NCSR 1003 Bridge
Enter Parameter Code
Above, Name and Units
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Onslow Water & Sewer Authority
TO: NCDWR, Surface Water Protection Section
FROM: Mark C. Young, ORC — Richlands Wastewater Treatment Plant
DATE: July 29, 2014
RE: Non - Compliance Statement for exceeding BOD & NH3 limits
To Whom It May Concern,
Wastewater Plants Division
Tim Webb
Utiti[ies & Planning Supervisor
twebbCnionwasarow
The Richlands Plant was non - compliant this month due to exceeding its permitted limits for
BOD and NH3. The plant experienced the increase of BOD and NH3 from the seasonal
temperature change and hirer than design BOD and NH3 levels in the influent flow. Despite
exceeding these limits the plant BOD percent removal for the month was 96.5 %. Average
influent NH3 levels were 25% higher than design parameters.
910.937.7506+ Tel
In an effort to correct the low DO in the oxidation ditch, staff made adjustments to the ditch level
and ultimately installed additional rotor disc's to provide more aeration. Further, additional
sampling was performed to closely monitor the levels and the NCRWA was contacted for
assistance.
In recent weeks the plant staff and the Lab have been working on a more efficient solids program
that will give real time data to operators so plant adjustment can be more gradual rather than
abrupt. The new program closely monitors all areas of process control to include more
microscopic evaluation, solid concentration observation in the oxidation ditch, RAS, and WAS
by the use of the centrifuge, and comparable sampling between the lab and plants. The program
has provided additional training to the staff as well as new techniques for more efficient
operations of the facilities.
If you have any questions, please give me a call, 910- 455 -0722 ext. 7572
Sincerely,
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Mark C. Young
ORC — Richlands Wastewater Treatment Plant
728 Georgetown Road • P.O. Box 1415 • Jacksonville, NC 28540 • Tel [phone] - Fax [phone] - www.onwasa.com