NCG551504_NOV-2020-PC-0090_20200214

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 14, 2020
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7016 2140 0000 4368 5579
RETURN RECEIPT HEQUESTED
Mr. Thomas Coleman
315 Lockwood Drive
Durham, NC 27712
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0090
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NC0550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551504
Durham County
Dear Mr. Coleman:
The Division has received your sample results for the 2020 Calendar year. However, a review of the
analytical results for samples collected on January 30, 2020 revealed the violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample parameter Date Limit Analytical Unit of
Location Value Result Measure Type of Violation
Effluent Fecal Coliform 1/20/2020 200/100 410 mL Monthly Average
Fecal Coliform
Effluent Fecal Coliform 10/3/19 4001100 410 mL DaiIy Maximum
Fecal Coliform
Based on the above limit exceedances, you should re -sample your effluent for the above parameters. If
the high Ievels persist, then you should have your treatment system evaluated to determine if corrective
measures are needed to ensure the system functions as intended and meets the conditions of the permit,
including complying with the effluent limits. Within 304ays receipt of this letter, please suhutit a
t'pritten respouse to this office detailing the actions you will take to ensure your system is irr full
compliance Wilt the permit requirements and frutctious as intenrletl.
A Notice of Violation is being issued for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.)
143-2I5.1 and the subject General NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
D ck.mE �.�- - North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609

If you have questions or comments about the above Violations or the requirements to take corrective
action, please contact Jane Bernard or me at 919-791-4200. Licensed plumbers should be used io make
plumbing changes within your home. Contractors for installing disinfection or other equipment may be
found in the Yellow Pages under Environmental Consultants.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional