NC0036935_NOV-2019-LV-0873 Response_20191206

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EKVIROLINK
December 6, 2019
Mr. Landon Davidson
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
RE: Pine Mountain Lakes WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO036935
NOV-2019-LV-0873
Dear Mr. Davidson,
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to respond to the above referenced Notice of
Violation dated November 19, 2019.Our response below is regarding the Fecal Coliform
exceeding the daily maximum limit on September 4th, 11th, 1$ and 30a'.
The exceedance of Fecal Coliform during the month of September was due to a break on
the influent line leading to the plant allowing excessive infiltration. The limited hold time
in the chlorine contact chamber is not sufficient to neutralize the bacteria. This depleted
the chlorine residual causing a spike in the Fecal results. Fortunately lack of rain towards
the end of the month resulted in lower flows that were treatable. This issue has since been
resolved.
It is always our goal to remain in compliance with regulations set forth by the Division of
Water Resources. We would appreciate consideration of any assessments
With highest regards,
Trish Bryan
Compliance Specialist
Mountain Region
Envirolink, Inc.
[e-mail]
828.458.5360
cc: Linda Wiggs, NC DEQ Asheville
Edith Stitt, Pine Mountain POA
Robert Rowe, Envirolink, Inc.
John Mullis, Envirolink, Inc.
Fnvirolink, Inc.
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4700 Homewood Ct, Suite 108; Raleigh, Forth Carolina 27609
919-827-4631 (phone) 252-235-2132 (fax)