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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0066516_NOV-2024-MV-0037 Notice of Intent_20240312 Certified Mail # 7017 0190 0000 2486 0315 Return Receipt Requested March 12, 2024 Adam Mitchell, Town Manager Town of Fuquay-Varina 134 N Main St Fuquay Varina, NC 27526-6267 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2024-MV-0037 Permit No. NC0066516 Terrible Creek WWTP Wake County Dear Mr. Mitchell: A review of the January 2024 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Monitoring Violation(s): Sample Monitoring Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 001 Effluent Conductivity (00094) 1/27/2024 5 X week Frequency Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility’s NPDES WW 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. 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) business days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring Report(s). 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 2FB01234-E284-4284-9A64-173CF16B9E39 Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. 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. Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc. If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Kevin Fowler of the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200. Sincerely, Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Laserfiche DocuSign Envelope ID: 2FB01234-E284-4284-9A64-173CF16B9E39