WQCS00201_NOD-2018-PC-0200_20180627

State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

June 27, 2018

Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
Town of Mars Hill
PO Box 368
Mars Hill, NC 28754-0368

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2018-PC-0200
Permit No. WQCS00201
Mars Hill Collection System
Madison County

Dear Mr. Boone:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Mars Hill Collection System on
June 26, 2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00201. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.

The Collection System Non-sampling inspection was conducted by Daniel Boss from the Asheville Regional Office.
The following deficiencies were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Deficiency _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pump Station Audio and visual alarms didn't work at the Crossroads Pump Station. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Inspections Records for maintenance and inspections need to be kept in a more orderly fashion. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Operation & Maintenance Spill Response Plan needs to be kept in a place that is accessible to all employees.
Requirements _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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, carefully review these deficiencies and address the causes of
non-compliance to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
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State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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,

G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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