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Protection Agency
Mike DeWine, Governor
Jon Husted, Lt. Governor
Laurie A. Stevenson, Director
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
On May 17, 2019, Mary McGuinn and I conducted a sanitary survey for the Norwood
City public water system. The purpose of the inspection was to determine your
compliance with Ohio's drinking water laws as found in Chapter 6109 of the Ohio
Revised Code (ORC) and Chapter 3745 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). Our
inspection included a review of records associated with facility operations.
During the inspection, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) observed
the following violations of Chapter 6109 of the ORC and Chapter 3745 of the OAC.
VIOLATIONS
1. In accordance with OAC Rule 3745-7-09(B)(1), "A certified operator shall perform
their duties in a responsible and professional manner consistent with standard
operating procedures and best management practices".
a. During the inspection excessive corrosion was noted on the storage tanks,
the tank's access ladder and overflow pipe. The concrete base of one of
the tanks also shows significant deterioration.
d. Please provide any documents you have that indicate maintenance was
performed or repairs were requested.
e. Please provide a written explanation of why actions were not taken and
what actions you intend to take to resolve the above referenced violation.
b. There are no records indicating you took any actions to resolve this
situation.
d. Please provide a written explanation of why actions were not taken and
what actions you intend to take to resolve the above referenced violation.
Mr. Joseph Geers, Norwood City PWS
OH3101703 — NOV
July 15, 2019
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b. Please provide any documents you have that indicate maintenance was
performed or repairs were requested.
c. Please provide a written explanation of why actions were not taken and
what actions you intend to take to resolve the above referenced violation.
b. The discovery of holes in the roof of the 1.25 MGD storage tank,
the dead bird in the finished water and the poor condition of internal
and external protective coatings are significant issues which should
have been reported to Ohio EPA in accordance with OAC Rule
3745-83-01( I )(4)(c).
c. Please provide any documents you have that indicate the facility owner or
Ohio EPA were notified of the severity of the situation with the storage
tank.
Mr. Joseph Geers, Norwood City PWS
OH3101703 — NOV
July 15, 2019
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d. Please provide a written explanation of why actions were not taken and
what actions you intend to take to resolve the above referenced violation.
b. Please provide any documents you have that indicate maintenance was
performed or repairs were requested.
c. Please provide a written explanation of why actions were not taken and
what actions you intend to take to resolve the above referenced violation.
If you have already resolved the violations listed above, thank you, and please provide
documentation supporting compliance. If you have not yet addressed the violations,
please submit a compliance plan on how you plan to correct the violations cited above.
Please provide the required written responses within 15 days of the date of this
letter. Documentation of steps taken to return to compliance includes written
correspondence, updated policies, and photographs, as appropriate, and may be
submitted via the postal service or electronically to Mariano.Haensel@epa.ohio.gov.
Failure to comply with Chapter 6109 of the Ohio Revised Code and rules promulgated
thereunder may result in an administrative or civil penalty, and potential administrative
action on your certificate. If circumstances delay resolution of violations, submit written
correspondence describing the steps that will be taken and dates when compliance will
be achieved.
Please note that the submission of any requested information to respond to this letter
does not constitute waiver of the Ohio EPA's authority to seek administrative or civil
penalties as provided in Section 6109.23 and 6109.33 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Mr. Joseph Geers, Norwood City PWS
OH3101703 — NOV
July 15, 2019
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If you hav any questions regarding this letter, or any other matter involving your water
system, ease feel free to contact me by email at_Mariano.Haensel@epa.ohio.gov or
by pho e at (937) 285 6113.
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