NCG520114_NOD-2022-PC-0150_20220927

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office | 2090 U.S. Highway 70 | Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

September 27, 2022

Hoffman Trail Dredge Site
ATTN: James Hildebrand
5001 Miller Bridge Road
Connely Springs, NC 28612

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2022-PC-0150
Permit No. NCG520114
5225 Hoffman Trail Dredge Site
Burke County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources (Division) conducted an inspection of the 5225
Hoffman Trail Dredge Site on September 19, 2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that
the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES
Wastewater Permit No. NCG520114. A summary of the findings and comments noted during
the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.

The compliance evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources Staff from
the Asheville Regional Office. The following deficiency(s) was noted during the inspection:

Inspection Area Description of Deficiency
Upstream/Downstream Sampling Required semi-annual turbidity monitoring was not
completed during previous permit cycle.
Flow monitoring
Required semi-annual flow or discharge rate
monitoring was not completed during previous permit
cycle.
Signage Warning signs upstream of dredging operation were
not visible during site inspection

The permit requires semi-annual monitoring during active dredging if runoff from the excavated
materials reaches Henry’s Fork. The flow rate can be estimated (i.e., gallons per minute) or
measured using a graduated bucket, pipe, and stopwatch. While the discharge is occurring,
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you’re required to collect turbidity samples in Henry’s Fork upstream and downstream of the
discharge. The water samples should be sent to a commercial laboratory for analysis. The
nearest commercial laboratory is Water Tech Laboratories in Granite Falls. The laboratory can
be reached at [phone]. The monitoring results should remain in your possession and be
made available during your next scheduled site inspection.

Your permit also requires warning signs to be placed on each side of Henry’s Fork, a short
distance upstream of the dredging operation to warn canoeists and other recreation users of
the operation. No signage was visible on the day of the inspection .

The Division can pursue enforcement action for permit violations and any additional violations
of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review the deficiency and address the cause(s)
of non-compliance.

A copy of your permit is also included with this correspondence. If you should have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Brett Laverty with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at (828) 296 -4681.

Sincerely,

G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Attachments: Asheville Regional Office inspection report
EC: Laserfiche – Water Resources\DWR - Water Quality Permitting\Asheville\NPDES WW\ NCG520114\2022

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