NC0070289_NOV2015LV0616_20150915

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
9/29/2015
CERTIFIED MAIL #7015 0640 0002 9299 3717
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
CCT - 7 2015
Ms. Julia Zeledon
Stones Throw Homeowners Association of Cabarrus Co. Water Quality
P.O. Box 1495 Permitting Section
Harrisburg,NC 28075
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking Number NOV-2015-LV-0616
Ridgewood Farms WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO070289
Cabarrus County
Dear Ms. Zeledon:
A review of the July 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
7/8/2015 Fecal Coliform 600 CFU/ 100m1 400 CFU/ 100ml (Daily Maximum)
7/1/2015 DO 4.9 mg/1 5 mg/1 (Daily Minimum)
7/30/2015 DO 4.8 mg/1 5 mg/1 (Daily Minimum)
A Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued
for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.
NC0070289. 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 violations, request technical
assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 10 days of receipt of this
Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the
July 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be
assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day
period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
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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 Ori Tuvia or myself at
[phone].
Sin erely,
?- Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
cc: Wastewater Branch
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