NC0068543_NOV2015MV0135_20151215

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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Water Resources nirecror
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 7,2015
CERTIFIED MAIL#7013 1710 0002 1922 3207
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Reema Owens RECENEDIDENRIDWR
Raintree Healthcare of Wilkesboro, LLC
2015 Ayrsley Town Blvd DEC 10 2015
Charlotte,NC 28273
Water(l Sion
Permitting
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
NOV-2015-MV-0135
Wilkes County Adult Care WWTP
NPDES No.NCO068543
Wilkes County
Dear Ms. Owens:
A review of the self-monitoring monitoring report for September 2015 showed the following
violations:
Monitoring Violations
Parameter Date Permit Frequency Values Re orted #of Violations
BOD Sept. 5 Weekly 0 1
TSS Sept. 5 Weekly 0 1
Fecal Coliform Sept. 5 Weekly 0 1
BOD Sept. 12 Weekly 0 1
TSS Sept. 12 Weekly 0 1
Fecal Coliform Sept. 12 Weekly 0 1
TRC Sept. 5 2x Week 0 2
TRC Sept. 12 2x Week 0 2
H Sept. 5 Weekly 0 1
Temperature Sept. 5 Weekly 0 1
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,NC 27105
Phone [phone] Internet www ncdenr gov

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.
NCO068543 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(s), 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
September 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.
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 me at(336) 776-9800.
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, PE, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
cc: Mr. Jeff Smoker,Wilkes County Adult Care, 176 Rest Home Rd.,Wilkesboro,NC 28697
NPDES Permitting—Charles Weaver
WSRO Files