HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0044423_NOV2021LV0261_20210420 (2)ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 22, 2021
Patrick Brittain, Assistant Dir Facilities Operations of
Appalachian State University
265 Dale St
Boone, NC 28608
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-LV-0261
Permit No. NC0044423
Appalachian State WTP
Watauga County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the January 2021 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 1/13/2021 5.2 65 Daily Maximum Exceeded
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 1/31/2021 4 65 Monthly Average Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources 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 (SOC).
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Winton -Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Svrte 300 Winton -Salem, North Carolina 27105
336.776,9800
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Patricia Lowery of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-776-9800.
Sincerely,
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Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Winston-Salem Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Wlnstoo-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Svrte 300 Wlnsmn-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336.776,9800