NCG120074_Compliance Evaluation Inspection Letter_20231026

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director
Environmental Quality
October 26, 2023
City of Albemarle
Attention: Michael Ferris, City Manager
PO Box 190
Albemarle, NC 28002
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG120000
City of Albemarle
Albemarle City Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, Certificate of Coverage NCG120074
Stanly County
Dear Mr.Ferris:
On September 27, 2023, a site inspection was conducted for the Albemarle City Municipal Solid Waste
Landfill facility located at 40592 B Stony Gap Rd, Stanly County,North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance
Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Darren Preslar was also present during the inspection and his
time and assistance is greatly appreciated. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is
covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG120000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG120074.
Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as
Jacob's Creek, class WS IV waters in the Yadkin Pee-Dee River Basin.
As a result of the inspection,the facility was found to be noncompliant with the conditions of the NCG120000
permit. Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations
made during the inspection.
Please be advised that violations of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit are subject to a civil penalty
assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff have any questions, comments,
or needs assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact me at [phone] or via
e-mail [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jerry W. Eplin,PE
Assistant Regional Engineer
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
c: Darren Preslar, Solid Waste Superintendent
DEMLR NPDES Stormwater Permit Laserfiche File
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 3011 Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
em 704-663-1699

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG120074 Effective: 07/01/21 Expiration: 06/30/26 Owner: City ofAlbemarle
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Albemarle City Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
County: Stanly 40592 B Stony Gap Rd
Region: Mooresville
Albemarle NC 28002
Contact Person:Michael E Lambert Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/27/2023 Entry Time 01:30PM Exit Time: 04:OOPM
Primary Inspector:Lily C Kay Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Landfill Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG120074 Owner-Facility:City of Albemarle
Inspection Date: 09/27/2023 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)was available and complete, but the documentation was incomplete.
The facility has conducted qualitative and analytical monitoring, but the records were not available, and the samples are not
being taken quarterly. The facility has several outfalls,and most were overgrown which affects the pond capacity. The
facility has exceeded the benchmark limitations for fecal at most outfalls and COD at outfall 02. If you have questions,
contact me at [e-mail] or by phone at(704)235-2137.
Corrective Actions
1. Cut down woody vegetation in the ponds.
2. Follow the Tier responses outlined in the permit.
3. Submit all SWPPP documents missing during the inspection including employee training records and non-stormwater
inspection reports to the Mooresville regional office by December 15, 2023.
4. Immediately begin qualitative and analytical monitoring requirements and submit the reports to the Mooresville regional
office.
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Permit: NCG120074 Owner-Facility:City of Albemarle
Inspection Date: 09/27/2023 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? 0 ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? 0 El ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? 0 EJ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? 0 El ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ❑ N ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 ❑ ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 El ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 ❑ ❑ El
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)was available and complete but the
documentation was incomplete.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility has conducted qualitative monitoring but the records were not available and
monitoring is not perfrmed quarterly.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 El ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility has conducted analytical monitoring but the records were not available and
monitoring is not perfrmed quarterly.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ El
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ E ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility has several outfalls and most were overgrown and woody vegetation should be
cut down to increase the volume capacity of the ponds.
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