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February 27, 2017
Todd Holden �3ECENEDINC9E61��WR
Madison County Board of Education 0 3 1077
5738 US Hwy 26/70 MAR
Marshall, NC 28753 WaterQ$eC,on
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-PC-0124 .
Permit No. NC0034207
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
theconditions and--lirnitations 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,Swannanoa,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 and other identified'
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.
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Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional•-Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office •
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement Fille
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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

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11 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved:
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 •
OMB No.2040-0057
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• Water Compliance Inspection Report Approvarexpires 8-31-98.
Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS) ,
Transaction Code • - NPDES • yr/mo/day Inspection Type 'Inspector. - Fac Type
2 LI 3 I N00034207 111 12'J 17/02/24 117 • 18[ j 19 1 G I 20[]
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 , QA Reserved —
67 I I 70 IJ I I . 71L]' ' 72 ) n, " 731 I 174 75J I I I II
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• Section B:Facility Data LJ •
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:OOPM 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 •
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Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) • Other Facility Data
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• Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number •
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Woody Ammons,115 Blannahassett Is Marshall NC 28753/1828-649-9276/
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
• . ma-Operations&Maintenance •
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s)- Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Daniel J Boss i � ARO WQ//828-296-4658/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers - Date
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EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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Section 0:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On 2/24/2017, I (Dan 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? ❑ 1 0 ❑ "
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex:MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 0, •
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Solids,pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Two pieces of grating that cover the aeration tank are not sturdy enough for people to walk
on. One bracket supporting the grating is rusted almost completely away.
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
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b.Mechanical ❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 0 • 0
Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 0 U ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 0 • 0
Is the unit in good condition? ❑ U 0 0
Comment: Bar screen appears completely rusted away in places.
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