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John R. Kasich, GovernorMary Taylor, Lt. GovernorScott J. Nally, Director

September 24, 2013

Mr. Dan Edmunds, OwnerSpring Valley Campground8000 Dozer RoadCambridge, Ohio 43725

Dear Mr. Edmunds:

Re: Guernsey CountySpring Valley CampgroundCompliance Evaluation Inspection0PR00143; 0H0127990

On August 29, 2013, I conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the SpringValley Campground wastewater treatment plant. The purpose of the inspection was todetermine the facility's compliance with the terms and conditions of the facility's NPDESPermit, Number 0PR00143*CD. You and Kevin Thrasher were present for theinspection.

As a result of the inspection, I have the following comments:

The facility is in violation of Part Ill, Item 15 of your NPDES permit, whichstates: "All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with theterms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutantidentified in this permit more frequently than, or at a level in excess of, thatauthorized by this permit shall constitute a violation of the terms andconditions of this permit. Such violations may result in the imposition ofcivil and/or criminal penalties as provided for in Section 309 of the Act andOhio Revised Code Sections 6111.09 and 6111.99."

A review of your discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) from January 1, 2012 toAugust 1, 2013 indicates you are in significant noncompliance for violation ofnitrogen ammonia limits and E. coil limits. A listing of the violations and aguidance document explaining significant non-compliance is enclosed. If thefacility does not return to substantial compliance in a timely manner, the facilitywill be subject to enforcement action. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of thisletter, you must submit a plan on how the plant will return to and maintaincompliance. This plan must describe the repair work, upgrades, or facilityreplacement that will be completed to achieve compliance, and a schedule withfixed dates for completing interim steps and a final date for returning to fullcompliance.

Southeast District Office • 2195 Front Street • Logan, OH 43138-8637www.epa.ohio.gov • (740) 385-8501 • (740) 385-6490 (fax)

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2. During the inspection the wastewater in the aeration basin appeared to be ahealthy brown color and the sand filters were clean and draining freely.

3. The plant is equipped with an ozonator downstream of the sand filters to providedisinfection The ozonator was not in operation at the time of my inspection andyou cited Part II, Item F of your permit which states, "Effluent disinfection is notdirectly required, however, the entity is required to meet all applicable dischargepermit limits." Based on the recent E. co//limit violations you should beginoperating the ozonator.

4. The final effluent appeared clear and free of odor. There were no observableimpacts to the stream.

Please address and provide a response to items #1 and 3 within thirty (30) days uponreceipt of this letter.

The Ohio EPA strongly encourages pollution prevention as the preferred approach forwaste management. The first priority of pollution prevention is to eliminate thegeneration of wastes and pollutants at the source (source reduction). For those wastesor pollutants that are generated, the second priority is to recycle or reuse them in anenvironmentally sound manner. You can benefit economically, help preserve theenvironment, and improve your public image by implementing pollution preventionprograms. For more information about pollution prevention, including fact sheets or U.S.EPA's "Facility Pollution Prevention Guide' (EPAI600/R-92.008), please contact theOhio EPA Pollution Prevention Section at (614) 644-3469.

Enclosed is a copy of the inspection report. If you have any questions about myinspection, please feel free to contact me at (740) 380-5418 or email attim.fulksepa.ohio.gov .

Sincerely,

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Timothy A. FulksDistrict RepresentativeDivision of Surface Water

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Enclosure

[AState of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Southeast District Office

Semi -Public NPDES Compliance Inspection Report

Section A: National Data System CodingPermit # NPDES # Month/Day/Year Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type

0FR00143*CD 0H0127990 August 29, 2013 C S j 1Section B: Facility Data

Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective DateSpring Valley Campground 8:45 am. September 1, 20128000 Dozer Road Exit Time Permit Expiration DateCambridge, Ohio 43725

10:00 am. August 31, 2017

Name(s) and Title(s) of On-Site Representatives Phone Number(s)Dan Edmunds, Owner 740 439-9291Kevin Thrasher, Employee

Name(s), Address and Title(s) of Operator of Record Phone Number(s)Dan Edmunds, Owner (740) 439-9291

Name, Address, and Title of Responsible Official Phone NumberDan Edmunds, Owner8000 Dozer Road (740) 439-9291Cambridge, Ohio 43725

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Permit #: 0PR00143*CDNPDES#: 0H0127990

Pretreatment

Type of Pretreatment: Trash TrapDoes the Trash Trap need pumped: NoMaintenance of pretreatment components is: Good

Comments/Status:

Secondary Treatment (Aeration)

Color of sludge: Medium BrownQuality of sludge: MediumFoam: Light (white)Odor: No objectionable odor present

Yes I No Yes I NoAeration is takir ce

Li Plant is septicBlowers are OE

[I] Blowers are on a tinierSkimmers are o

E I Plant is floodedDiffusers are op ng

LI I Gratina is oresent

USludce return is rati

Maintenance of aerating equipment is: Good

Comments/Status:

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Permit #: 0PR00143*CDNPDES #: 0H0127990

Secondary Treatment (Settling)

Clarity:Condition of Weir:Weir is level:Effluent in weir:Clarifier walls need scraped

ClearCleanYesClearNo

Overall maintenance of settling components is: Good

Comments/Status:

Tertiary Treatment

Yes I No

Yes I NoSurface sand filters: SlowDistribution box operatingAre filters pond ing/floodin(Sand filters overgrownUV oresent

Beds alternatedBeds rakedChlorination pie

U... Dechlorination t nt

Overall maintenance of settling components is: Good

Comments/Status:The facility is equipped with an ozonator for disinfection but it was not in use at the time of my inspection.

Sludge Handling/Storage Disposal

Hauler name: ZembaDisposal site: ByesvilleSludge wasted from: Holding TankHow often is sludge wasted: As needed based on settlometerSludge drying beds: No Sludge holding tank: Yes

Overall maintenance of settling components is: Good

Comments/Status:

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Permit#: 0PR00143*CDNPDES#: 0H0127990

Record Keeping/Operator of Record

(a) Wastewater Treatment Works classification (OAC 3745-7) .............................................................(b) Operator of Record holds unexpired license of class required by Permit ........................................(c) Copy of certificate of Operator of Record displayed on-site.............................................................(d) Has the Operator of Record submitted an ORC Notification form....................................................(e) Minimum operator staffing requirements fulfilled (OAC 3745-7) ......................................................(f) If a Staffing Reduction plan has been approved, are the stipulations of the plan being met ........... N/A(g) Operator of Record log book provided .............................................................................................(h) Format of log book (e.g. computer log, hard bound book)

Computer LogLog book kept onsite (in an area protected from weather) .................................................................... YLog book contains the following:I. Identification of treatment works ...................................................................................................... YII. Date/times of arrival/departure for Operator of Record and any other operator required by OAC

3745-7 ............................................................................................................................................. YIll. Daily record of operator and maintenance activities (including preventative maintenance, repairs

and request for repairs, process control test results, etc.) .............................................................. VIV. Laboratory results (unless documented on bench sheets) ............................................................. YV. Identification of person making entries............................................................................................ Y

(k) Has the Operator of Record submitted written notifications to the permittee, Ohio EPA and, ifapplicable, any local environmental agencies when a collection system overflow, treatment plantbypass or effluent limit violation has occurred ....................................................................................... Y

Comments/Status:

Plant Discharge

Discharge point is a:Name of discharge point:Discharge is visible:Quality of Effluent:

Comments/Status:

StreamWhite Eyes CreekYesClear

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Permit #: 0PR00143*CDNPDES#: 0H0127990

Effluent Limit Violations

Period of Review: 111112 - 8/1/13

7D = Weekly; 30D Monthly; 1D = Daily; Conc. = Concentration (mg/1); Qty. = Quantity (Kg/Day)

ReportingPeriod

April 2012April 2012April 2012May 2012July 2012November 2012October 2012October 2012September 2012June 2013June 2013June 2013June 2013July 2013July 2013July 2013July 2013July 2013July 2013

Station001001001001001001001001001001001001001001001001001001001

ReportingCode

00530006100061000610006100040000610316480040000610006103164831648006100061000610006103164831648

ParameterTotal Suspended SolidsNitrogen, AmmoniaNitrogen, AmmoniaNitrogen, AmmoniaNitrogen, AmmoniapHNitrogen, AmmoniaE. coilpHNitrogen, AmmoniaNitrogen, AmmoniaE. cohE. coilNitrogen, AmmoniaNitrogen, AmmoniaNitrogen, AmmoniaNitrogen, AmmoniaE. coilE. coIl

Limit Typ30D Cone1D Cone30D Cone30D Cone300 ConeID Cone300 Cone30D Cone1D ConelDCone30D Cone300 Cone7D ConelDCone1D Qty300 Cone30D Qty30D Cone70 Cone

Limit123.02.02.02.06.52.01616.53.02.01615233.00.112.00.075161523

ReportedValue

13.11.811.82.692.936.32.1480.6.27.767.763800.3800.31.3.2369415.995.122131200.1200.

ViolationDate

4/1/20124/19/2012

4/1/20125/1/20127/1/2012

11/14/201210/1/201210/1/20129/19/20126/24/20136/1/20136/1/2013

6/22/20137/18/20137/18/2013

7/1/20137/1/20137/1/2013

7/15/2013

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