NC0034703_NOV-2023-LV-0039 Response_20230214

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Rowan -Salisbury School System
PO Box 2349
Salisbury, NC 28145
Phone: [phone]
February 14, 2023
Subject: Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Civil Penalty
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-LV-0039
Permit No. NC0034703
Knollwood Elementary School
Rowan County
Mr. Pitner,
Thank you for allowing Rowan -Salisbury Schools the opportunity to respond to the
Notice of Violation dated January 18, 2023; received January 31, 2023. Our response
below is in regard to the (1) fecal coliform daily maximum exceedance event that
occurred at the Knollwood Elementary School WWTP during the November 2022
monitoring period.
The facility received a fecal coliform result of 2419.6/col on November 17th that
exceeded the daily maximum allowable limit of 400/col. On this date, the chlorine tablet
feeder became clogged, which prevented adequate chlorination from taking place prior to
leaving the effluent. Upon discovery, operators responded by cleaning the chlorine tablet
feeder and replenishing the chlorine supply to ensure that no further fecal coliform
exceedances could occur. Following this corrective action, compliance was restored for
the remainder of the month.
It is always the goal of Knollwood Elementary School and Rowan -Salisbury Schools to
remain in compliance with regulations set forth by the Division of Water Resources. The
factors contributing to this violation are being addressed to prevent future noncompliance
events. It is our request that our cooperation and action in these matters be taken into
account by the Division when proceeding with enforcement.
Sincerely,y/
W. Anthony
Rowan -Salisbury Schoo
CC: Daniel Gatewood, Envirolink, Inc.
Todd Robinson, Envirolink, Inc.
Roberto Scheller, NCDEQ-DWR, WQRO
Christopher Nuckolls, Executive Director of Construction & Facilities
In compliance with federal law, the Rowan -Salisbury School System administers all educational programs, employment
activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service,
disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.