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MR. RICHARD E. VICK, VICE PRESIDENT
S.T. WOOTEN CORPORATION
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Aquifer Protection Section
December 30, 2004
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
P.O. BOX 2408 0 :=]
WILSON, NC 27894 Cil 17-`
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
12/29/2004 Compliance Evaluation Inspection e�
S.T. Wooten Corporation
Wastewater Spray Irrigation System `
Permit No: WQ0004438 CD
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Dear Mr. Vick:
On January30, 2004, the Division of Water Quality issued Permit. No. WQ0004438 to S.T. Wooten Corporation for the
continued operation of a 450 GPD wastewater treatment and spray irrigation system. The Aquifer Protection Section of
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is charged with ensuring that the subject facility maintains compliance with permit
conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. On December 29, 2004, a facility inspection and records review was
conducted by Phil Peaks of the WaRO. During the inspection, it was noted that operational records revealed wastewater
application rates to the spray fields in excess of the permitted 450 GPD. The facility was found to be Non -Compliant with
` J permit WQ0004438 for the following:
SECTION II, ITEM 7.OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
VIOLATION:
• The application rate shall not exceed 0.023 GPD/square foot or 0.1 inches per hour.
Calculated application rates were based on operational records which included irrigation pump run times and pump
discharge design ratings in GPM. Routine operation allowed for up to one hour of irrigation time which calculates to an
application rate of up to 912 GPD. The daily wastewater application rates should be immediately brought back within
permit specifications of 450 GPD or less. Pump run times should not exceed thirty minutes based on calculated
application rates.
The overall condition of the facility was good. Daily operations records were present and met permit requirements. ORC
George Callison was most helpful during the inspection process. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for
additional observations and comments. If you, or your staff, have any questions, please contact Phil Peaks at 252-948-
3 845.
Sincerely,, /j
David May
DWQ Aquifer Protection Section Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: George Callison, ORC
Central Files ✓ WaRO Files
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Uni
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Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone] NNata,
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