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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0029882_NOV and Intent to Assess_20191017DocuSign Envelope ID: EF6195D9-2FA8-48C9-A425-63FB4DE7C9C5 ROY COOPER 60ver46T K4ICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Pirwor Certified Mail # 7019 0700 0000 8867 6494 Return Receipt Requested Bertha S Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd # 1 Leicester, NC 28748 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 17, 2019 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2019-MV-0157 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County Dear Permittee: A review of the August 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Monitoring Violation(s): Sample Monitoring Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation 001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 8/17/2019 Weekly Frequency Violation Concentration (C0310) 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 8/17/2019 Weekly Frequency Violation 44.5 C (31616) 001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 8/17/2019 Weekly Frequency Violation Concentration (C0530) 001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 8/24/2019 Weekly Frequency Violation Concentration (C0310) 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 8/24/2019 Weekly Frequency Violation 44.5 C (31616) Nortl: Caro l!naDepart nientofEnv:ronrnenta;Quairty I DiuisionofWater Resources Ashev.;e Regiona. Office 120990 U.S. 70 Highway I Swannanoa, North Csroiaka 2377S DocuSign Envelope ID: EF6195D9-2FA8-48C9-A425-63FB4DE7C9C5 Monitorina Violationlsl: Sample Monitoring Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation 001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 8/24/2019 Weekly Frequency Violation Concentration (C0530) 001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 8/31/2019 Weekly Frequency Violation Concentration (C0310) 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 8/31/2019 Weekly Frequency Violation 44.5 C (31616) 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 8/31/2019 2 X month Frequency Violation Concentration (C0610) 001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 8/31/2019 Weekly Frequency Violation Concentration (C0530) 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 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. 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. North:sr• rsDepartment ofEnvironrnenta;Quairty I DiusionofWater Resources Ashev a RegonalOff:ce 1 2090 U.S. 70Hghw'ay I Swannsnos, North Qsro:an 2377S DocuSign Envelope ID: EF6195D9-2FA8-48C9-A425-63FB4DE7C9C5 If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Linda Wiggs of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: 7E617A38285848C... G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Ec: ARO Server, LF G:\WR\WQ\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\Briarwood Subdivision 29882\DMR Violations\20191017_NC0029882_NOVN0I2019MV0157.rtf North Caro imsDepart mentofEnvironroerttsiQuslrty I DiustnofWater Resources Asheville Rego reaiOffice 1 2090U.S. 703fighrrsy I Swannsroos, North Csro:inn 2377S