WQCSD0526_NOI NOV-2019-PC-0673_20191003

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Return Receipt Reauested
Tim Tilma, Utility Manager
904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
800 Sandpiper Club Dr
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
NORTH CAROL INA
Environmental Quality
October 03, 2019
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-PC-0673
Permit No. WQCSD0526
Sandpiper Bay Deemed Collection System
Brunswick County
Dear Mr. Tilma:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Sandpiper Bay Deemed Collection
System on August 16, 2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0526. A summary of the
findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Collection System Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from
the Wilmington Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
General A comprehensive map of the entire system needs to be created; this requirement was first
noted following the September 2014 inspection again after the April 2015 inspection.
Pump Stations Required generators not provided
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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 Collection System 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 day after receipt of this Notice. A review of
your response will be considered along with any additional information provided. 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 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.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Hunkele with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
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Tom Tharrington, Asst. Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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