NCG110136_CEI_20240718

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary ExamVW
WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,IR NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
July 18,2024
City of Dunn
Attn: Steven Neuschafer, City Manager
PO Box 1065
Dunn, NC 28335
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG110000
City of Dunn
Black River Wastewater Treatment Plant, Certificate of Coverage NCG110136
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Neuschafer:
On July 17,2024, a site inspection was conducted for the Black River Wastewater Treatment Plant facility
located at 580 JW Edwards Lane, Harnett County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection
Report is enclosed for your review. Donerie Dukes, ORC and Terry Watkins, Plant Maintenance Supervisor
• were also present during the inspection and their time and assistance is greatly appreciated. The site visit •
and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit
NCG110000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG110136. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of
stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Black River(Little Black River)(Popes Lake,
Rhodes Pond) , class C;Sw waters in the Cape Fear River Basin,
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be non-compliant with the conditions of the
NCG110000 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(910)
929-2535 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
V L
Bailey Taylor
Senior Environmental Specialist
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
ec: Donerie Dukes, Plant Manager/ORC—Black River WWTP
DEMLR NPDES Stormwater Permit Laserfiche File
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG110136 Effective: 03/01/24 Expiration: 02/28/29 Owner: City of Dunn
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Black River Wastewater Treatment Plant
County: Harnett 580 Jw Edwards Ln
Region: Fayetteville
Dunn NC 28334
Contact Person:Donrie Eldridge Dukes Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0043176 City of Dunn-Black River WWTP
WQ0006101 City of Dunn-City of Dunn Class B Residuals Program
Inspection Date: 07/17/2024 Entry Time 11:15AM Exit Time: 12:15PM
Primary Inspector:Bailey L Taylor Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Melissa A Joyner Phone :
Isaiah L Reed
Penny Markle
Tabytha Smith
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Municipal WWTP> 1MGD,Stormwater Discharge,COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
El Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG110136 Owner..Facility:City of Dunn
Inspection Date: 07/17/2024 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? ❑ I ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? 0 • ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? 0 • 0 0
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ❑ • ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ❑ • ❑ ❑
it Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? 0 0 ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ❑ • 0 0
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? LI • ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? 0 • 0 0
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? [] 1111 0 0
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ❑ • ❑ ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑ MI ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 0 0
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ❑ • ❑ ❑
Comment: No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was made available at the time of inspection.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative results for 2023 viewed onsite.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ U ❑ ❑
#Were all outfails observed during the inspection? MI ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? 0 0 • 0
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ❑ • ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Permit: NCG110136 Owner-Facility:City of Dunn
Inspection Date: 07/17/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On July 17, 2024 Staff with the Fayetteville Regional Office inspected the above site for compliance evaluation. During the
inspection, staff met with Terry Watkins, Plant Maintenance Manager and Donerie Dukes, Plant Manager/ORC. During the
inspection the following items were noted:
1. Bar-screened material was observed accumulating outside of the containment area due to improper placement of
discharge chute. Please review all preventative maintenance and good housekeeping practices to reduce or eliminate waste
exposure.
2. Biosolids track out observed near biosolid drying beds. Please review all preventative maintenance and good
housekeeping practices to reduce or eliminate waste exposure.
3. Biosolids loading area was observed to have the potential to result in residual accumulation on the asphalt. It is
recommended that you review best management practices and standard operating procedures associated with loading of
biosolids and revise as necessary.
4.Secondary containment has not been provided for the polymer storage on site.As discussed, adequate secondary
containment shall be provided for all bulk storage of liquid materials on site.
Please give the above items your immediate attention. This facility will be re-inspected on or after August 23, 2024.If you
have any questions, please contact me at [e-mail]
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