NC0022900_NOD-2018-PC-0267_20180821

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

August 21, 2018

Matthew Klein
Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
PO Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2018-PC-0267
Permit No. NC0022900
Sugar Mountain WWTP
Avery County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Sugar Mountain WWTP on
August 16, 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. NC0022900. 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 Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville
Regional Office. The following deficiency was noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Deficiency _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Disinfection-Liquid The concrete is deteriorating and holes are developing in the contact tanks. This is a safety
risk. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In addition, the issues below must also be addressed:

Compliance Issues: The aerobic digester air line needs to be repaired for the big plant. The wasting lines
should be repaired for both little plants.

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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
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.
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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