WQ0030088_NOV-2020-LV-0004_20200121

Old North State Water Co.
An
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January 13, 2020
Company
Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor RECEIVEDIN IDENR/DWR
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office JAN 2 1 2020
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Water Quality Regional
Operations Section
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Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No: NOV-2020-LV-0004
WWTP Permit No. WQ0030088
Majestic Oaks WWTP
Pender County
Dear Ms. Sanchez -King:
Old North State Water Company appreciates the opportunity to respond to Notice of Violation
issued on January 3, 2020 by the Division of Environmental Quality. The Notice of Violation
was issued related to Limit Exceed violations for Fecal Coliform, TSS and Ammonia.
Addressing the limit violations, the valve from the blower to the air head had vibrated closed
and was not allowing enough air into the plant to treat the waste properly. It did take some
time, but corrective actions were taken to address the issues and the plant is now back in
compliance.
We feel that a civil penalty would not be prudent as we have acted in a responsible manner to
address these issues and bring the facility into compliance. Therefore, we request that the
Division considers these efforts when deciding on further enforcement.
Old North Water Company strives for excellence and has always welcomed open
communication with NC DWR Staff to ensure compliance with any permit and we continue to
be concerned about the issuance of NOV's that could have been avoided through open
communication. If Old North State Water Company can be of any further assistance or
additional information is needed, please contact me at 252-235-4900.

Sincerely,
Michael J. Myers
Old North State Water Company
Cc:
David Strum, Envirolink
Rebecca Manning, Envirolink
Tracy Miller, Envirolink

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
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Michael J Myers
Old North State Water Company LLC
4700 Homewood Ct
Suite 108
Raleigh, NC 27609
NORTH CAROLINA
Envimmental Quality
January 3, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0004
Permit No. WQ0030088
Majestic Oaks WWl-P
Pender County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the September 2019 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth,
9/20/2019 25
233 Daily Maximum Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
001 Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth,
9/30/2019 14
44.02 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
001 Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth,
9/30/2019 25
366 Daily Maximum Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
-- -- -�...
001 Solids, Total Suspended_ _
9/30/2019_ 5
_ __ _ _ ___
5.3 Mon_thly Average Exceeded
(00530)
-- -- --- — -
003 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 9/30/2019 1.5 1.6 Monthly Average Exceeded
N)(00610)
North Caro5ns Oepanm nt of Environmental Quslhy I I)Wsion of Water Resources
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910-796-7215

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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 Non -discharge 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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Helen Perez of the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
CDocuSlgned by:
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Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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