WQ0035576_CEIARR_20230728

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July 28, 2023

Brad Joyner
Broad River Water Authority
Email: [e-mail]

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Annual Report Review 2022
Broad River Water Authority DCAR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0035576
Rutherford County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Broad River Water
Authority DCAR on 7/28/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0035576. The
findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection
report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".

There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Kemp with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Melanie Kemp, Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report

Ec: LF, Zach Key (US Biosolids), Maria Hunnicutt (BWRA)
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0035576 Effective:11/01/21 Expiration:09/30/27 Owner :Broad River Water Authority
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Rutherford
Asheville
Brad Joyner
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Broad River Water Authority DCAR
1661 Baber Rd
Rutherfordton NC 28139
Title:Phone:[phone]WTP Superintendent
I-26 E to Hwy 74 E. Go appx. 10 miles to Union Rd Exit. Turn left, go 2.8 miles to Baber Rd. on right. WTP is 0.3 miles on the right.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
07/28/2023 09:30AM 10:00AM
Melanie Kemp
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution of Residual Solids (503 Exempt)
Annual Report Review
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0035576
07/28/2023 Annual Report Review
Broad River Water Authority
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Melanie Kemp, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a review of the Broad River Water Authority’s 2022 RLAP
Annual Report on July 28, 2023. This review was conducted to determine whether the facility processed and monitored all
residuals in compliance with Permit No. WQ0035576.
The Broad River Water Authority submitted a “no application” report for 2022. The certification form appears to be in
compliance with requirements of Permit No. WQ0035576. The plant stored all 2022 residuals in the sludge holding lagoons
for 2023 land application events.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0035576
07/28/2023 Annual Report Review
Broad River Water Authority
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Distribution and Marketing
Land Application
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