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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0081825_Recommendations_20121126AVIA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 26, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 3410 0001 6831 7631 Lyndell Ingram, Mayor Town of Ansonville P.O. Box 437 Ansonville, NC 28007 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement, NOV-2012-LV-0592 Permit No. NC0081825 Ansonville WWTP Anson County Dear Mr. Ingram: A review of Ansonville WWTP's monitoring report for August 2012 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 08/25/12 45 mg/1 70.8 mg/1 Weekly Average Exceeded Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 08/11/12 400 #/100m1 6,000 #/100ml Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 08/18/12 400 #/100m1 6,000 #/100m1 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0081825. 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. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the August 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report. Fayetteville Regional Office Location: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC, 28301 Phone: (910) 433-3300 \ Fax: (910) 486-0707 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://portal.ncdcnr.org/weh/wq internet: www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarolina Naturally An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Ingram Page 2 November 26, 2012 You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Mark Brantley, Environmental Senior Specialist, of this Office for additional information. Sincerely, LizteD , (YeAtiAl.oz Belinda S. Henson Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Region Cc: WQ Central Files FRO Files