NC0021717_NOV2023PC0489_20230921

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Town of Wilkesboro
Attn: Kenneth Nolan, Town Manager
PO BOX 1056
Wilkesboro, NC 28697-1056
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 26, 2023
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Notice of Continuing Violations
NOV Tracking #: NOV-2023-PC-0489
Cub Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit Number: NCO021717
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Noland:
On September 81", 2023, Division of Water Resources staff, Tricia Lowery, conducted a routine
compliance evaluation inspection at the Cub Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, NPDES permit
NC0021717. Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), Glenn Clark, was present during the
inspection. A review of records, data, treatment components, structures, and the outfall was
completed. This inspection reflected non-compliance with the subject permit.
The following violations were documented during the inspection:
1. Many components of the POTW are out of service, and some of these components have
been out of service since 2020 according to previous inspection reports. This represents
a violation of Part II, Section C (2) "Operations and Maintenance of Pollution Control" of
permit NC0021717. These are repeat violations, as they were also documented in NOV-
2020-PC-0053 dated February 6, 2020.
2. Floating solids and scum were present in the pre -UV effluent channel. This is a repeat
violation and documented in NOV-2020-PC-0053 dated February 6, 2020. This is a
violation of Part II, Section (C) (2) "Operations and Maintenance of Pollution Control" of
permit NC0021717.
Other item of concern from the inspection are as follows:
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336.776.9800

1. The facility appears to have a buildup of debris throughout multiple components of the
WWTP. DWR staff noted debris making it past the bar screens and into the rest of the
treatment components. According to Part II, Section (C)(2) "Operations and Maintenance
of Pollution Controls" of the permit, "The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and
maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances)
which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of
this permit.".
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.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 30 days upon your
receipt of this Notice of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the
indicated violations and other identified issues, if applicable.
Please feel free to contact me at 336.776.9700, or by email [e-mail] with any
questions or concerns you may have.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments:
1. Water Compliance Inspection Report
REQ� North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality I Division ofWater Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
NORTH CAROLINA 336.776.9800
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