NC0073814_NOV2024LV0003_RESP_20240111

P.O. Box 1325 Asheville, N.C. 28802
(828)-251-1900 (828)-251-1945

January 11, 2024

Mr. Daniel Boss
North Carolina Department of
Environmental Health and Natural Resources
Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778

Re: Notice of Violation/NOV-2024-LV-0003
NPDES Permit NC0073814 Buncombe County Schools
North Buncombe Elementary School

Daniel,

This letter is written on behalf of the Buncombe County Schools to provide information
as to remedial action taken to the above referenced facility in reference to NOV letter
dated January 3, 2024 attached.

We exceeded the daily maximum TSS limit of 45 mg/L for sample taken on 11/2/24 with
55 mg/L.

Falling leaves throughout the WWTP most likely caused spike in daily TSS result. The
leaves clog sludge returns and decompose to particles that settle in the chlorine contact
chamber. We pumped out the chlorine contact chamber. TSS results were compliant for
remainder of the month as a result.

I trust you will call if you have any further questions or concerns.

Robert Barr

Robert Barr

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Clark Wyatt