NC0034207_NOV2017PC0124_20170217 (2)

February 27, 2017
Todd Holden
Madison County Board of Education
5738 US Hwy 26/70
Marshall, NC 28753
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-PC-0124
Permit No. NCO034207
Laurel Elementary School WWTP
Madison County
Dear Dr. Holden:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Laurel Elementary School WWTP
on February 24, 2017. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and- limitations specified in. NPDES WW Permit No. NC0034207. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Operations & Maintenance Rusted walkway grating, support brackets, and bar screen.
Part II. Section C.2 The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate
the existing facility at optimum efficiency.
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.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanca, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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 andother identified i
issues, if applicable.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Boss with the Water Quality
.Regional, Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
ndon DavdsonP.G.Rea-
G. La , ,ona .Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section. .
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water. Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS;._' _
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES_ Compliance/Enforcement Unit Enforcement Fille
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
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OMB No. 2040-0057,
Water Compliance Ins pection Report
Approval expires 8'31-98 .
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
'Inspector. Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NC6o34207 I11 .12' 17102N 17
18 l �,l
"19 I S I 201 I
21
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
Reserved
72 J
71 itJ
67 70 I_l
73 LJJ4 751 I I I I. I I 180
Section 13: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:00PM 17/02/24
15/10/01
Laurel Elementary School WWTP
1255 NC Hwy 212
Exit•Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Marshall NC 28753
01:30PM 17/02/24
20/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Woody Ammons,115 Blannahassett Is Marshall NC 28753//828-649-9276/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
�-0p&5t1ons & Maintenance
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Daniel J Boss ARO WQH828-296-4658/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NC0034207 111 121 17/02/24 117 181 I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On 2/24/2017, 1 (Dan Boss) conducted a follow up inspection at Laurel Elementary. Also present was
Joe Davis, who is the maintenance supervisor. The aeration basin that was full of sand from flood
deposition had been cleaned out thoroughly. Joe was preparing the plant to be restarted.
I found walkway gratings, a support bracket, and bar screen supports that were completely rusted and
unsafe for plant operation. These items need to be repaired as soon as possible.
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Permit: NC0034207 Owner - Facility: Laurel Elementary School WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/24/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ® ❑ ❑ .
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Solids, pH, D0, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Two pieces of prating that cover the aeration tank are not sturdy enough for people to walk
on. One bracket supporting the prating is rusted almost completely away.
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are. the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment: Bar screen appears completely rusted away in places.
Yes No NA NE
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