NC0030325_Staff Report_20150721

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
July 21,2015
Mr. Aubrey L. Deaver
A&D water Service, Inc. RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
P.O. Box 1407
Pisgah Forest,NC 28768-1407
JUL 2 7 2015
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection(CEI) Water Qual y
Buffalo Meadows WWTP PemtlWng
NPDES Permit#NCO030325
Ashe County
Dear Mr. Deaver:
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On July 16, 2015 George Smith performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Mr. Gale D. Howell, ORC, Grade IV,
was present for the inspection. The inspection is comprised of an overall evaluation in order to document compliance and
noncompliance of: facilities equipment,capability to meet effluent limits,and terms &conditions with the NPDES permit.
Permit
Your permit became effective April 1, 2011 and expires on March 31, 2016.
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Records & Reports
.. Mr. Howell maintains a daily log that appears to be in good order. The log shows visitation times, process controls
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(settleability,alkalinity,residual chlorine before dechlorination), and documents plant observations.
Laboratory results and chain-of-custody forms are kept on file.
Facility Site Review
The aeration basin had a good gentle rolling action, approximately 5% of the surface was covered with tan foam. There
was no odor. Both blower motors appeared to be new and they are both operational. The electronics and alarms are
working.
The clarifier effluent was clear. The clarifier was covered with floating solids.
The tablet chlorinator used four(4)tubes with Norweco tablets, and appeared to be working properly.
The tablet de-chlorinator used four(4)tubes with Norweco(85%NaSOA and appeared to be working properly.
The housekeeping of the grounds is considered to be very good.
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Sludge Handling Disposal
Sludge is removed from the plant by contracting Myers Septic Service.
Conclusion
Mr. Howell continues to operate this plant in an excellent manner, and provide excellent technical knowledge.
The compliance evaluation inspection is unsatisfactory, because the pocket colorimeter does not meet Division
requirements. If you have any questions please contact George Smith or me at(336)776-9800.
Sincerely,}
W. Corey Ba/singer,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources,NCDENR
cc: Mr.Gale D. Howell—283 Ernest Howell Rd., West Jefferson,NC 28694
NPDES Unit—Charles Weaver
WSRO Files
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