WQ0004972_NOV and Intent to Assess_20240911

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 11, 2024
Delivered electronically via email to: George [e-mail]
George Gudgeon
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Chicago, IL 60606
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2024-LV-0787
Permit No. WQ0004972
Forest Lake Preserve WWTP
Davie County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the June 2024 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) 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 Flow, in conduit or thru 6/30/2024 24,400 35,998.83 Monthly Average Exceeded
treatment plant (50050)
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 Non -discharge 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.
D � � N.th Carolina Departmrnt of E......Mal Qality I IJiOM. of Water Resources
Wlnstoo S.1—Regional Offlre 1 4M West Hanes Mill Road, Svite 300 1 Wlnamn-Salem, Northr ,&na 27105
336we'9800

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, please contact Caitlin Williams of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-776-9800.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by-
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Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Amanda Grenier, Greener EHS Solutions (electronic copy)
Sam Perry, ORC (electronic copy)
Brian Nelson, Equity Lifestyle (electronic copy)
Danell Faak, Equity Lifestyle (electronic copy)
North Carolina Deparlmrnt of EnhrunmrMal Quality I Division of Wahr Resources
�� Wlnsmn- 5alem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Rosd, Svire 300 I W—n-Salem,Noah Carolina 27105