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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0021491_NOV-Recomm. for Enforcement_20150505 AVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart Governor Secretary May 5, 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL#7013 1710 0002 1865 6013 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RECEIVED/DENR/DWR MAY 8 2015 Ms. Christine W. Bralley, Manager water Quality Town of Mocksville Permitting Section 171 South Clement Street Mocksville,NC 27028 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement NPDES Permit No. NC0021491 Mocksville Dutchman Creek WWTP Davie County Dear Ms. Brailey: A review of the Mocksville Dutchman Creek WWTP monitoring report for February 2015 showed the following effluent limit violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD 2/9—2/13/15 15.0 mg/1 28.27 mg/1 Weekly Average Exceeded BOD February 2015 10.0 10.22 Monthly Average Exceeded TSS 2/9—2/13/15 45.0 167.93 Weekly Average Exceeded TSS February 2015 30.0 49.0 Monthly Average 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. NC0021491. 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 these violations, 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 February 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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. 450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,NC 27105 Phone:336-776-9800\Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—Made in part by recycled paper Ms.Christine Brailey Page#2 May 5,2015 Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any 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. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mike Mickey or me at(336) 776-9697. Sincerely, telf44(114?-444-4,-----4‘' W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources cc: Scott Bryan(slbryan@roadrunner.com) Heather Adams(hadams@envirolinkinc.com) Point Source Branch SWP—Central Files WSRO Files