HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0021491_NOV-2020-LV-0703_20201021October 21, 2020
Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Subject: Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Civil Penalty
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0703
Permit No. NC0021491
Town of Mocksville
Dutchman Creek WWTP
Davie County
Mr. Snider,
Thank you for allowing Town of Mocksville the opportunity to respond to the Notice of
Violation and assessment of civil penalty issued October 5, 2020; received October 13, 2020.
Below we address the following infractions that occurred during the month of July, 2020.
The Dutchman Creek WWTP experienced high BOD levels due to significant increases in solids.
Removal of solids had been facilitated with Pump and Haul contractors since April 2020. As of
February 2020, the reactivation of the Brakebush Chicken plant increased influent Oil & Grease
and BOD entering the plant. Solids continued to increase over time until Brakebush added their
own pretreatment system as of September 2020. We were working with Town as well as pump
and haul contractors to remove solids since April of 2020. EMA pumped 225,000 gallons of
waste during the month of July.
Due to the flow, high solids, and limited digester space, construction on the digester has since
executed to improve wasting capabilities and alleviate ongoing difficulties with solids.
We believe that the following errors have been taken seriously by our staff and ameliorated in a
thorough and timely matter. The incidents under review have been noted so that we can best
maintain optimal procedure and avoid future noncompliance. It is always the goal of Town of
Mocksville and Dutchman Creek WWTP to remain in compliance with regulations set forth by
the Division of Water Resources. It is our request that our cooperation and action in these
matters be taken into account by the Division when proceeding with enforcement.
Sincerely,
Town of Mocksville
CC: Lynn Trivette, Town of Mocksville
Robert White, Envirolink
Joshua Powers, Envirolink