NC0004243_NOD-2018-PC-0242_20180724

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

July 24, 2018

John J Moss, Manager Plant
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2018-PC-0242
Permit No. NC0004243
Sevier Plant
McDowell County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Sevier Plant on July 12, 2018.
This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004243. A summary of the findings and comments noted
during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.

The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Daniel Boss from the Asheville Regional Office. The
following deficiency was noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Deficiency _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Secondary Clarifier There are holes in the outer ring of the clarifier which can allow short circuiting to occur. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of 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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