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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0023337-Historical-LV-2020-0291_DMR 5-20DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT Violator: Town of Scotland Neck Facility Name: Scotland Neck WWTP Permit Number: NC0023337 County: Halifax Case Number: LV-2020-0291 ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; No known damage to environment, public health or private property 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; One monthly average and one weekly average exceeded for BOD. One monthly average and two weekly averages exceeded for ammonia. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; Not documented. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; Not documented. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; It is not believed that any money was saved by these violations. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It is not believed that the violations were committed intentionally. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and There have been three CPAs in the past year. S) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $41.69 Date Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ L� .. ROY COOPER , MICHAEL 5. REGAN S. DANIEL SMITH NOR ti $ CAROLIN4 Di-- F—ironmmrur Quahry Certified ivlail # 70170190000095698626 Return Receipt Requested October 12, 2020 Eddie Braxton Town of Scotland Neck PO Box 537 Scotland Neck, NC 27874 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO023337 Town of Scotland Neck Scotland Neck WWTP Case No. LV-2020-0291 Halifax County Dear Permittee: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of S2,291.69 (S2,250.00 civil penalty + $41.69 enforcement costs) against Town of Scotland Neck. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a reviexv has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) submitted by Town of Scotland Neck for the month of May 2020. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0023337. The violations, which occurred in May 2020, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Scotland Neck violated the teens, conditions or requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO023337 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of Siler City: 1500.0 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NCO026441, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Nitrogen. Ammonia Total as_N) - Concentration 90 0 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NCO026441, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. Q - Concentration 1 000.00 2 of 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NCO026441, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration 2 500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY 41.69 Enforcement Costs 2 541.69 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282. I (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: (1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR (2) Submit a written request for remission, OR (3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of - Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the follo,'ving: (1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR (2) Submit a written request for remission, OR (3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver- form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 2 r699-1617 Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violations) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-232.I(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearingand Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty 30 days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1'617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 3: File a etition for an administrative hearing with the Office of administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (far) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business clays following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and.`or the details of the filingprocess. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 6714 Tel: (919) 43 l -3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows: Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) clays of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date.4ime received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. ATTACHMENT A Town of Scotland Neck CASE NUMBER: LV-2020-0291 PERMIT: NCO023337 REGION: Raleigh FACILITY: Scotland Neck WWTP COUNTY: Halifax LIMIT VIOLATION(S) SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 --Effluent Violation Report knit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Date MonthlYr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type 5/23/2020 5-2020 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. 3 X week mg/1 7.50 10.23 36.4 Weekly C) - Concentration Average Exceeded Penalty Amount $250.00 5/31/2020 5-2020 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. 3 X week mgll 5 6.59 31.8 Monthly $750.00 C) - Concentration Average Exceeded 5/2/2020 5-2020 Nitrogen, Ammonia 3 X week mgll 6 7,85 30.9 Weekly $250.00 Total (as N) - Average Concentration Exceeded 5/16/2020 5-2020 Nitrogen, Ammonia 3 X week mgA 6 6.05 0.9 Weekly $0,00 Total (as N) - Average Concentration Exceeded 5/23/2020 5-2020 Nitrogen, Ammonia 3 X week mgll 6 19.36 222.7 Weekly $250.00 Total (as N) - Average Concentration Exceeded 5/31/2020 5-2020 Nitrogen, Ammonia 3 X week mgll 2 8.33 316.3 Monthly $750.00 Total (as N) - Average Concentration Exceeded STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNTY OF HALIFAX IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND } STIPULATION OF FACTS Town of Scotland Neck ) Scotland Neck 'vVWTP } PERMIT NO. NCO023337 ) CASE NO. LV-2020-0291 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S2 22991_.69 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated October 12 2020, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TFLEPHONr' JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST Case Number: LV-2020-0291 County: Halifax Assessed Party: Town of Scotland Neck Permit No.: NC0023337 .Amount Assessed: 52.291.69 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an tldtninistrative Hearing, and Stipulation of facts" forte to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary fqr the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282. 1 (c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 1 d313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment,T r<..tols ape lLstc(j ill the (ivil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent filture oecttrrunces); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (Le„ e.iplain it'Iry the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepwirejbi); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e_, explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent yort fipotn perJortuing the activities rlecess(tly to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: If you have any questions, please contact ChenZhang with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional Off -tee at (919) 791-4200 or via email at then-- hangs ncdcnr.-ov• Sincerely, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS `c: WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compl'anc !Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File Lasertiche F11(4,aiJ Service"' U.S. Postal CERTIFIED MAIL° RECEIPT Domesfrc lvlai! Only wF C:r; .■ FOF rivery itkiormation, viER OUF WQU$ISc d' ��= Cr -0 in tr i3 C3 C3 O l3 0' ri O r` r_ � „ ,- r,- ESiree! errdApt: moo:; i u,,e1O1,,,, [ I Aden SWatue Re9uimcl 5 Adult SWAML a ReshkW Dellmy f oli. s7we, 21M4, EDDIE BRAXTON TOWN OF SCOTLAND NECK PO BOX 537 SCOTLAND NECK, NC 27874 NOV LY 2020-0291:N00023337: SCOTLAND NECK WWTP 10/2/2D: MAILED: OI 3/2D WANG OF CP ■ Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete Item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mallpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: EDDIE BRAXTON I I TOWN OFSCOfLAND NECK PO BoX 537 SCOUAND NECK, NC 27874 NOV-LV-2020-0291:NC0073337: SCOTLAND NECK W W PP IiALIFAX COUNTY: NOV & ASSESSMENT Of CP 10/12/20: MAILED: 10/13/20: ZJIANG A. SI ature x Received by (Prince bE�� QcG: D. is delivery add if YES, enter I L i J � 0 Agent u A ❑ Addressee. - Name) � ate of Delivery Yes OCT I S )q S. SMall GfCertifled I ptfor h ❑ insured Mall 4. Restricted Delivery? ❑Yes 7017 0190 0000 9569 8626 102595.024.11540 P5 Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of Scotland Neck: 750.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NC0023337, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 750.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NC0023337, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration 2$ 50.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215,1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0023337, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 5$ 00.00 2 of 3 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0023337, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration 2 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY 41.69 Enforcement Costs 2 291.69 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. r Roy COOPER t;rr•rrnar MICHAEL S P�EGAN Sct ri . . S. DANI EL SMITH Dirivf . Certified Mail # 70163560000044287205 Return Receipt, Requested Charles Baisey Town of Scotland Neck PO Box 537 Scotland Neck, NC 27874 *ia if. En�rrnnmcnfa! �uc�ity July 14, 2020 SUBJECT: NOTICE 4P VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0536 Permit No. NCO023337 Scotland Neck WWTP Halifax County Dear Permittee: A review of the May 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit Exceec3ance_. Fiatation(s): Sample Limit Reported Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5 2/2020 6 7.85 Weekly Average Exceeded N) - Concentration (C0610) 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/16/2020 6 6.05 Weekly Average Exceeded N) - Concentration (CO610) 001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg, C) - 5 23/2020 7.5 10.23 Weekly Average Exceeded Concentration (C0310) 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/23/2020 6 19.36 Weekly Average Exceeded N) - Concentration (C0610) 001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 5 31/2020 5 6.59 MorAhly Average Exceeded Concentration (C0310) . A. Limit Exceedance Violationl's): Sample Location Parameter 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration (C0610) Limit Reported Date Value Value "type of violation 5131/2020 2 8.33 Monthly Average Exceeded 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 30-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. 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 Cheng Zhang of the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200. Sincerely, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File Laserfiche ROY COOPER G.).-+v n ru MICHAEL S. REGAN S. DANIEL SMITH DirFifrk' Certified Mai! # 70163560000044287205 Return Receipt Requested Charles Baisey Town of Scotland Neck PO Box 537 Scotland Neck, NC 27874 sTar.� ` rr Enveranmcntal Quality July 14, 2020 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0536 Permit No. NCO023337 Scotland Neck WWTP Halifax County Dear Permittee: A review of the May 2020 Discharge N indicated below: Limit Exceedance Violation(s)- Sample Location 001 Effluent 001 Effluent 001 Effluent 001 Effluent 001 Effluent ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. CHARLES BAISEY TOWN OF SCOTLAND NECK No BOX 537 SCOTLAND NECK NC 27874 Parameter NOV 8 INTENT TO ASSESS CY.NOV-2020-LV 0536 NC0023337.SCO1 LAND NECK W W FP —" 7114120: MAILED 7115120 ":HANG Nitrogen, Ammonia T( r A. SI aWe '�L� � E3 Ager X K."- 0 Addr Received by (P d N. C. Date of DE D. is delivery ad 4 0 Yes It YES, en be - O No N) -Concentration (Ci Il� ll1I1 ��11 �III11111 �.II lilllll I� ����>>� `IF 0,tSdiltSlgnatu . Regidty MA stte Mal" Il 111 1 Adutt Signature . , Map F Nitrogen, Ammonia Tt 96g0 9402 3411 7227 5743 91 rtiried Mall® = ry N -Concentration Ct OCertipedMailRestrtotedDelN�y._ tumAecelptk ( O Correct on Delivery !(�jrchandlee (3 Collect an Delivery Restricted Delivery 0 Signature Corttin d Signature Can(in BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. 2- ArtioleNumber fTrarrsterfromservlce3lahAn ����Det� Concentration (C0310 7016 35611 B00Q 4428 7205nV urieatrrctedDallvery PS Form 3$11, July 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return F Nitrogen, Ammonia Te.. ,-- -, _-j ---- V ls..'i0 vveeKly Average txceeded N) - Concentration (C0610) BOD, 5-bay (20 Deg. C) - 5/31 2020 5 6.59 Marlthly Average Exceeded Concentration (C0310) FLIP it W'D 04SCOT 4. y�e�7r CASO�1� TOWN OF SCOTLAND P.O. Box 537 1310 MAIN STREET SCOTLAND NECK, NC 27874 NC Dept of Environinewal Qw-dity A06 - 3 2020 NECKRalcigli Regional oj'tice July 23, 2020 Eddie Braxton, Mayor Town of Scotland Neck PO Box 53 Scotland Neck, NC 27874 Vanessa E. Manuel Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Dear Mrs. Manuel, Xzd o233,? 7 I am writing in response to the NOV letter (# NOV-2020-LV-0536 ) received by the Town of Scotland Neck on July 17, 2020_ In our previous response letter we addressed several issues that we are dealing with concerning broken or missing equipment at the WWTP. In addition, the plant was loaded down with solids in both the oxidation ditch, which had a MLSS of 8000+, and the aerobic digester. In that letter we mapped out a plan of action to correct these issues and achieve compliance On March 231d we had a new RAS pump and controller installed. By April 10T" Granville Farms began hauling sludge from the digester and finished up later in the month with a total of 280,000 gallons being removed. We immediately began to waste sludge back to the digester until we got our MLSS in the oxidation ditch down to around 4000 MLSS. By the last week of April we were very close to meeting our BOA limits but not our NH3N limits. At this point we had Dwight Lancaster from NC Rural Water come in to advise us on things we could do to help with the nitrification and denitrification process. By the last week of May we had met all our permit parameter limits and are still in full compliance as of the date of this letter. We are continuing to replace and repair equipment at the WWTP as needed. We also have future plans in place to address other challenges affecting the operation of the plant including fixing or replacing the #2 rotor in the oxidation ditch to help with the oxygen transfer rate during the hot summer months. Sincerely,/'124rezv� ddie Braxton, M or Town of Scotland Neck NPDES PERMIT NO.: N00023337 PERMIT VERSION: 4-0 PERMIT STATUS: Expired FACILITY NA IE'Scotland Neck WWTP CLASS: WW-3- COUNTY: llalifax OWNER NAME: Town of Scotland Neck ORC: Claude Packs Boyd ORC CERT NUMBER: 1008696 GRADE: W W-3 ORC HAS CHANGED: No eD-.s[R PERIOD: 05-2020 (play 2020) VERSION: 220 STATUS: Submitted SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO "ON 00010 00400 30060 (W10 C0610 t11550 ,5rhl► "me qq 1 _ - Y Canlinus 5 x meek 3 X-eck # \ nn'k 3 X secck X week ) X ucek } X ur.k 3 C -WI, A3 _ - ES $ Recoldcr fimb Gmb Gml: Com site Com site Cam site Grab - yy pE h P s m i FLOW Ts.]1P.(. pH UILIIRISF. 6f/0-l"o�c Y![3V -CeOe n1-cone FL'/21.I BR IX) 2�O0eloe4 I{n 2�O0clar Ff. 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D.II. 51.11mom: 1.099 23.5 7.1 0 14 20.72 7.1 6 ' 0.11. Sr101m00n 4.29 17 8 fi_3 0 2.6 0.6' 0 0 6 No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE - No Flow -Reuse, Recycler• FNV %VTHR - No Visitation Adverse Weather; NOFLOW a No Flow: HOLIDAY = No Visitation - Holiday Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR NC0023337_Ver 2.0. 5_2020.pdf) NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC002333' FACILITY NAME: Scotland Neck WWTP OWNER NAME: Town of Scotland Neck GRADE: WW-3 eDMR PERIOD: 05-2020 (May 2020) COMPLIANCE STATUS: Non -Compliant PERMIT VERSION:4.0 CLASS: WW-3, ORC: Claude Parks Boyd ORC HAS CHANGED: No VERSION: 2 0 CONTACT PHONE H: 2528130873 Electronically Certified by Charles Baisey on 2020-06-17 15:25:42,774 ORC Certifier Signature:Charles Baiscy I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. PERMIT STATUS: Lx ircd COUNTY: Halifax ORC CERT NUMBER: 1008696 STATUS: Submitted SUBMISSION DATE: 06;172020 P h o n c # : 2 5 2 - 8 2 6 - 3 1 5 2 Date The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall be made as required by part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit. Electronically Signed by Charles Baisey on 2020-06-17 15:27:04,764 PermitteelSubmittcr Signature: ***Charles Baisey Phone # : 2 5 2 - 8 2 6 - 3 1 5 2 Date Permittee Address: NC Hwy 258 S Scotland Neck NC 27874 Permit Expiration Date: 10.11/2019 1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. CERTIFIED LABORATORIES LAB NAME: Environment One, Inc, CERTIFIED LAB #: 10 PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Parks Boyd, Bryan Pierce PARAMETER CODES Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by visiting https::.-dcq.ne.gov. about:divisions;water-resources`edmrfuser-documentation. FOOTNOTES Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data, * No Flow+Discharge From Site- YES indicates that No Flow; Discharge occurred and, as a result, no data is reported for any parameter on the DMR for the entire monitoring period. ** ORC on Sue?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204. *** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D). 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O df CD O O O O O d d O O O O N O h d O G O 6 m O CD C�_ C U CD N O N O N O N N CD N N d N O N O N O N O N O N O N d N N O N O N Permit NCO023337 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE LLTMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute I43-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Town of Scotland Neck is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Scotland Neck WWTP US Highway 258, South of Scotland Neck Halifax County to receiving waters designated as Canal Creek in the Tar Pamlico River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, I1, Ill And iV hereof. This permit shall become effective August 1, 2015. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2019. Signed this day July 13, 2015. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Dire Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission ft- 1 z4'iA Permit NCO023337 PART I A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUi[R MENTS [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et sect., 02B .0500 et seq.] During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the pennittee is authorized to discharge from outfail 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored 1 by the Permittee as specified below: ET'TLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LrIMITS MONITORING REQUIItE- MENTS Monthly Weekly Measurement Surnple Sampte Parameter Code Averu a Avera a Frequency Type Location' Flow 50050 0.675 MGD Continuous Recording i ar E SOD, 5-day, 200 C--$ramrner* C0310 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 3'Weck Composite E,l BGD, 5 day, 20° C Winter* C0310 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 3' Week Composite E,l Total Suspended Solids C0530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 3-Week Composite E,l NH3 as N-,Summer* C0610 2.0 mg/L 6.0 mg/L I Week Composite E NH3 as N ali%irrter* C0610 4•0 mg/L 12.0 rng/I, 31 Week Composite E Fecal Col iform (geometric mean) 31616 200:100 mI 400i i00ml 3' Week Grab E Dissolved Oxygen Daily average not 00300 : 6.0 mg/L 3 Week Grab E Total Residual Chlorine 50060 Daily Maximum 17 pg/L 3. Week Grab E Temperature (°C) 00010 Daily Grab E Total Nitrogen C0600 Weekly Composite E TN Load Monitor & Report QY600 9,626lbs/year Monthly Calculated E tt-1600 effective 1/11/2016s Annually Calculated Total Phosphorus C066S Weekly Composite E TP Load Monitor & Report QY665 1,740lbs/year Monthly Calculated E M66S effective l/1/2016 � Annually Calculated Chronic Toxicity 7'GPJB Quarterly Composite E Total Copper 01042 Quarterly Composite E Total Zinc 01092 Quarterly Composite E Total Mercury Monitor & Report within last 12 COMER months of permit cycle l;Cycle Grab L PH 00400 6.0 9.0 standard units 3:`Week Grab E Dissolved Oxygen 00300 Variables Grab U, D Temperature (°C) 000101 Variable9 Grab U, D *Siemmer: April 1 -October 31 *Iflinter: November I - March 31 F001notes: C)tt Next Page 0.-1 . rfn