NC0021644_NOV NOI NOV-2019-LV0-742_20191014

ROY COOPER
60crjw
K41CHAEL S. REGAN
5errer ry
LINDA CULPEPPER
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�u
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7018 1830 0000 9509 8508
Return Receipt Requested
October 14, 2019
John P Craft, Town Manager
Town of La Grange
PO Box 368
La Grange, NC 28551
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0742
Permit No. NCO021644
La Grange WWTP
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
A review of the February 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation:
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 2/28/2019 0.75 0.827 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 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.
North Cam Iina ❑epsft ent of Environmental Quslily I Division of Water Resources
,�:�ADIW7!� Washington Regions Of :oe 1 943 Washington Square MMI I Washington, North Carolina 27339

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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Robbie Bullock of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
R*44x Tow4m, l
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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ROY COOPER
60crjw
K41CHAEL S. REGAN
5errer ry
LINDA CULPEPPER
Orr tt for
�u
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7018 1830 0000 9509 8508
Return Receipt Requested
October 14, 2019
John P Craft, Town Manager
Town of La Grange
PO Box 368
La Grange, NC 28551
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0743
Permit No. NCO021644
La Grange WWTP
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
A review of the March 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation:
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 3/31/2019 0.75 0.812 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 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.
North Cam Iina ❑epsft ent of Environmental Quslily I Division of Water Resources
,�:�ADIW7!� Washington Regions Of :oe 1 943 Washington Square MMI I Washington, North Carolina 27339

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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Robbie Bullock of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
R,0441TA414 O(
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Wash: Eton Reg:ona' Off 1 943 Wash: ngton Sq aate Mall I Wash.ngton, North Ca ro:.na 27899

ROY COOPER
60crjw
K41CHAEL S. REGAN
5errer ry
LINDA CULPEPPER
Orr tt for
�u
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7018 1830 0000 9509 8508
Return Receipt Requested
October 14, 2019
John P Craft, Town Manager
Town of La Grange
PO Box 368
La Grange, NC 28551
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0744
Permit No. NCO021644
La Grange WWTP
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
A review of the May 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation:
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 5/25/2019 2 2.3 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
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.
North Cam Iina ❑epsft ent of Environmental Quslily I Division of Water Resources
,�:�ADIW7!� Washington Regions Of :oe 1 943 Washington Square MMI I Washington, North Carolina 27339

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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Robbie Bullock of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
R*44x Tow4m, l
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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+ � North Cam ina ❑epartment of Environmentai Qns% I Diuision of Water Resat roes
Wash: Eton Reg:ona' Off 1 943 Wash: ngton Sq aate Mall I Wash.ngton, North Ca ro:.na 27899

ROY COOPER
60crjw
K41CHAEL S. REGAN
5errer ry
LINDA CULPEPPER
Orr tt for
�u
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7018 1830 0000 9509 8508
Return Receipt Requested
October 14, 2019
John P Craft, Town Manager
Town of La Grange
PO Box 368
La Grange, NC 28551
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0745
Permit No. NCO021644
La Grange WWTP
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
A review of the June 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) 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 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 6/1/2019 2 2.49 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 6/22/2019 2 2.25 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
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.
North Cam Iina ❑epsft ent of Environmental Quslily I Division of Water Resources
,�:�ADIW7!� Washington Regions Of :oe 1 943 Washington Square MMI I Washington, North Carolina 27339

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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Robbie Bullock of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
R,044 44,4k4.d
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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+ � North Cam ina ❑epartment of Environmentai Qns% I Diuision of Water Resat roes
Wash: Eton Reg:ona' Off 1 943 Wash: ngton Sq aate Mall I Wash.ngton, North Ca ro:.na 27899

ROY COOPER
60crjw
K41CHAEL S. REGAN
5errer ry
LINDA CULPEPPER
Orr tt for
�u
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7018 1830 0000 9509 8508
Return Receipt Requested
October 14, 2019
John P Craft, Town Manager
Town of La Grange
PO Box 368
La Grange, NC 28551
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0746
Permit No. NCO021644
La Grange WWTP
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
A review of the July 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) 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 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 7/6/2019 2 2.26 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 7/13/2019 2 2.26 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 7/20/2019 2 2.66 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 7/27/2019 2 2.42 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
North Cam Iina ❑epsft ent of Environmental Quslily I Division of Water Resources
,�:�ADIW7!� Washington Regions Of :oe 1 943 Washington Square MMI I Washington, North Carolina 27339

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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Robbie Bullock of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Cc: Laserfiche
Sincerely,
R Tom."
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
North Cam: ina Depart ment of Environ mental Quality I D.vsion of Water Resources
Wash:r�gton Regmona: 4ffoe 1943 Washin�gton Square Mall I Wash.ngton, North Camlins 27339

ROY COOPER
60crjw
K41CHAEL S. REGAN
5errer ry
LINDA CULPEPPER
Orr tt for
�u
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7018 1830 0000 9509 8508
Return Receipt Requested
October 14, 2019
John P Craft, Town Manager
Town of La Grange
PO Box 368
La Grange, NC 28551
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0747
Permit No. NCO021644
La Grange WWTP
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
A review of the August 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) 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 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 8/3/2019 2 2.83 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 8/10/2019 2 2.5 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 8/17/2019 2 2.44 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 8/24/2019 2 2.31 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0665)
North Cam Iina ❑epsft ent of Environmental Quslily I Division of Water Resources
,�:�ADIW7!� Washington Regions Of :oe 1 943 Washington Square MMI I Washington, North Carolina 27339

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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Robbie Bullock of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Cc: Laserfiche
Sincerely,
ROW T"
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
North Cam: ina Depart ment of Environ mental Quality I D.vsion of Water Resources
Wash:r�gton Regmona: 4ffoe 1943 Washin�gton Square Mall I Wash.ngton, North Camlins 27339