NC0049867_Compliance Report Response_20180626

RECEIVEDINCDENR/DWR
JUL 2 2018
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MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
TOWN OF CLEVELAND
PO Box 429
Cleveland, NC 27013
704-278-4777
Fax: [phone]
June 26, 2018
Mr. W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
NCDEQ, Water Quality Regional Operation Section
610 East Center Ave. -Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
REF: Response to Compliance Inspection Report
Cleveland WWTP
NPDES WW Permit No. NCO049867
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Basinger:
Please find below the status of noted deficiencies of the W WTP site inspection on 5/29/2018
1. Dumpster where influent screenings placed, lid did not close creating a vector attraction.
The lid for the dumpster had been set with it partially trapped under the dumpster. The setup
area has been adjusted with the provider involved. This will prevent reoccurrence.
2. 30 -minute settleability test indicates high solids under aeration.
Due to the excess rain during March, April and early May, we were unable to move the digester
sludge effecting decanting. The digester was emptied on June 12 and 13. This will allow proper
wasting.
3. To improve accuracy of settleability measurement, two (2) 1000 ml, settle meters were ordered
on 5/30/2018 and received on June 3, 2018.
4. Sludge balls noted popping up in secondary clarifier with solids going over weir.
The digester was emptied on June 12 and 13. This will allow proper wasting.

5. Aerobic digester was full of sludge.
Due to the excess rain during March, April and early May, we were unable to remove digester
sludge. The digester was emptied on June 12 and 13.
6. One of two drying beds were being used to stockpile dry sludge.
Due to the excess rain during March, April and early May, we were unable to move the sludge
due to wetness. The dry bed sludge will be removed by June 30, 2018 to the Town's land
application property.
Note: (1) Laboratory (p.4) as of January 1, 2018, Research and Analytical performs Cleveland analysis
certification #34.
(2) See attachments related to digester and dry beds.
The Town of Cleveland appreciates the inspection by Roberto Scheller and will always welcome
inspections which ensure quality and accurate WWTP operations.
Sincerely,
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Danny Gabriel
Mayor