WQ0013398_NOV-2019-PC-0672_20191003

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Tim Tilma, Utility Manager
904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
800 Sandpiper Club Dr
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qual"
October 03, 2019
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-PC-0672
Permit No. WQ0013398
Sandpiper Bay WWTF
Brunswick County
Dear Mr. Tilma:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Sandpiper Bay WWTF on August
16, 2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions
and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0013398. 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 Wilmington
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Treatment Activated Sludge Evaluate lack of air issue
Treatment Filters Filters need cleaning & inspection plus maybe media replacement
Treatment Flow Flow meter has an instantaneous read and a totalizer, but no charting or data -logging
Measurement -Effluent capability to meet the recording requirement.
Miscellaneous Questions Need to address electrical issues
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Inspection Area Description of Violation
Treatment Influent Pump Wetwell was full of grease and solids, at least a month past due for cleaning. At least
Station 50% of the liquid surface should be visible as a good general rule to prevent float failure.
Pump rails and mounts need replacing - 2 rails were completely sheared off and resting
against the interior sides of the wetwell.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office by the end of November 2019 regarding your
plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations/issues and a timetable for completion of each.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Hunkele with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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