NC0020451_NOV_NOV2024LV0652_Response_20240729

Tom Hartman, Mayor
Brantley Price, Town Manager
Bradley Jordan, Chief of Police
John B. "Jak" Reeves, Town Attorney
NOV•2024-LV-0652
Esta6fished 1915
"Prosperity, Growth, 4chievement"
Notice of Violation
07/29/24
Lon T. Snider
Water Quality Regional Operations Sections
Winston-Salem Regional Office
NCDEQ
Mr. Snider,
Russell W. Barr, I II, Alderman
Calvin Green, Alderman
Crystal C. Miller, Alderman
John K. Reeves, Alderman
Stephen Shoemaker, Alderman
We had problems with the aerators on the oxidation ditch for a week or so before this event. The
bearings were becoming worn and causing the couplings to tear. We had scheduled to have a
company lift them out to replace the bearings, however they had not shown up yet. The
couplings tore at some point the day before sampling, after the operator checked the plant that
morning. We had two other aerators, but due to the hot weather, I believe they couldn't provide
enough oxygen. We were able to replace the couplings the next morning and have since gotten
the bearings replaced. BOD samples were back to below limit the rest of the month. We have
also gotten approval to replace the aerators with a better designed aerator that should provide
better service.
Sincerely,
J
Brandon Patrick
Wastewater ORC
Town of West Jefferson
336-977-6725
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