NCG120074_Cover Letter and Inspection Report_20240729

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER '
Secretary
WILLIAM E. TOBY VINSON,JR NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director nviron ent'utQuat
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July 29, 2024
City of Albemarle
Attention: Michael Ferris, City Manager
P.O. Box 190
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002
Subject: Stormwater Inspection Report
NPDES Certificate of Coverage NCG120074
Stanly County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Ferris:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
Albemarle Landfill facility located at Stony Gap Road on May 22, 2024. The report should be self-
explanatory, however, should you have any questions concerning these reports, please do not hesitate to
contact Joshawa Billiot at(704) 235-2100 or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Kathryn S. Peterson
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
JAB/KP
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Stormwater Laserfiche, Certificate of Coverage NCG120074
MRO-Land Quality Section, Stormwater Files
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
w� Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 I Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
704-235-2100

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG120074 Effective: 07/01/21 Expiration: 06/30/26 Owner: City of Albemarle
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: 05/22/2024 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Primary Inspector:Joshawa Billiot Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Landfill Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: E Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG120074 Owner-Facility:City of Albemarle
Inspection Date: 05/22/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)was available and complete. The facility has conducted qualitative and
analytical monitoring and records were available. The facility has several outfalls around the perimeter of the site. The facility
has exceeded the benchmark limitations for fecal coliform at most outfalls and COD at outfall 02.
If you have questions, contact me at [e-mail] or by phone at(704)235-2133.
Corrective Actions
1. Cut down woody vegetation and cattails in the ponds and outfalls.
2. Follow the Tier responses outlined in the NCG12 permit.
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Permit: NCG120074 Owner-Facility:City of Albemarle
Inspection Date: 05/22/2024 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? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS) map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)was available and complete.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility has conducted qualitative monitoring and records were available.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility has conducted abalytical monitoring monitoring and records were available. The
facility has exceeded benchmark limitations for fecal coliform and COD at various outfalls.
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 ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility has several outfalls around the perimeter of the site. Several were overgrown with
woody vegetation and cattails.
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