WQCSD0579_NOI NOV-2019-PC-0573_20190725

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
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Return Receipt Reauested
Alan F Scott
Plantation Creek LP
5309 Transportation Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44125
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 07, 2019
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-PC-0573
Permit No. WQCSD0579
Coopers Pointe Apartments Private Pump Station & Sewer
Pender County
Dear Mr. Scott,
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Coopers Pointe Apartments Private
Pump Station & Sewer on July 25, 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. WQCSD0579. A
summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the
inspection report.
The Collection System Non -sampling 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
Spills and Response Action Plan Site was visited on 07/25/19 and 07/31/19. Site personnel were unaware of a response
plan for spills.
General Site was visited on 07/25/19 and 07/31/19. Site personnel were unaware of a sewer
system map.
Inspections Site was visited on 07/25/19 and 07/31/19. Site personnel were unaware of any sewer
system inspections or maintenance records.
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Inspection Area Description of Violation
Pump Stations The personnel on site during the visit were unaware of any records or parts available.
Grease Control This is a private system for Coopers Pointe Apartments. Site was visited on 07/25/19 and
07/31/19. Site personnel were unaware of a grease control program or educational
materials.
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 Chad Coburn with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
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Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Enforcement File
PERCS Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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