NC0069892_NOV2016PC0508_20161016

Certified Mail # 7015.1520 0003 5463 1094
Return Receipt Requested
October 05, 2016
Ed Burchins, Town Administrator
Town of Andrews
PO Box 1210
Andrews, NC 28901
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-PC-0508
Permit No. NCO069892
Andrews WTP
Cherokee County
Dear Permittee:
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OCT 12 2016
water Quality
IPera"i8'incg Section
The North Carolina Division of Water, Resources conducted an inspection of the Andrews WTP on September 26,
2016. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with .the conditions and
limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0069892. A summary of the findings and comments noted
during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Complaint inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Effluent Pipe White -grey deposition, a very low pH and an excessive brown coating on the rocks were
documented at the effluent flow confluence with the receiving stream.
Upstream / Downstream Non-compliant instream standards documented; 15A NCAC 026.0211 (1), (2), (8), (12), (14).
Sampling
Secondary Clarifier Slight scum/foam layer present.
Floating sludge apparent.
Operations & Maintenance Staff stated the basins solids level was 3.5-4.5'. pH was 3.5 s.u.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 15 days upon your receipt of this Notice
of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified
issues, if applicable.
If you should have .any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Wiggs with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500