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OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: MR.MONTE L.WALL GRADE: 1V CERTIFI A NUMBER: 4488
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Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test•(BDL)computed using BDL=O; for Fecal Coliform,G.M.computed using BDL=1.
*'*" Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD QC criteria were met: This does not necessarily mean that the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mg/L-2)Seed control depletion less than 2 mg4or final D.O.less than 1 mg/I. 3)All sample
depletions are less than 2 mg/I. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/I. 5)Evidence'of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases with concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 13

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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages,if applicable)
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
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The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate;Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially,threatens public
health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances: A written submission shall also be provided:within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant,please'attach a ist.of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for improvements to be
made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
'Tcertify,'under penalty of law,that.this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction.or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that.qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person onpersons who managed the system,or those persons directly responsible for the information;the
information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete. I am aware that there are significant
,> penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing,violations.
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Mr.Monte L.Wall,Superintendent Wastewater Treatment
Permittee (Please print or type)
4.9 11/4/2015
Sigffture.ZifPermittee. Date
(Required unless submitted electronically)
City of Lenoir,P.O.Box958,Lenoir,NC 28645 [phone] mlwallOci.lenoir.nc.us. 3/31/2019
Peimittee Address ? Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Date:*,
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__ ADDITIONAL.CERTHUD LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs(metals,CN) Certification No. i275
Certified Laboratory(3) Pace Analytical W,.Pb,Se) Certification No. 67
'Certified Laboratory(4) ETT Environinental(Chronic Bioassays) . Certification No. SCOOSOS(EPA labcode):
Certified Laboratory(5) Environment 1; c:(Hg 1631)
- reification No. 243
Iii Certification
PARAMETER CODES s
Parameter-Code assistance may be obtained by:calling the NPDES Unit at(919)733-5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection {
Section's web site:at h2o.enrstate nc.us/was and linking to the unit's information pages.
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and,as a result;there are no data to be
-- entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per.15A NCAC 8G.0204.
***Signature of Permittees.If signed by other than the pernuttee,then,the delegation of the signatory authority must be on
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506(b)(2)(D).

If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: September YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Weekly G.M,400 counts/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform, Weekly G.M, 9/13-19/15,1071 counts/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform, Weekly G.M, 9/20-26/15, 576 counts/100ml
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Monthly G.M, 200 counts/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform, Monthly G.M, September 2015, 306 counts/100ml
The Gunpowder Creek WWTP had two weekly violations and a monthly violation for Fecal Coliform. Multiple issues
contributed to the violations. During the month, SBR tanks had to be drained and refilled on several ocassions, in
in order for the construction to proceed. Decant of some solids into the equalization basin occurred on a few cycles.
The chlorine contact tank and equalization basin were cleaned during the month, and total chlorine residuals were
thought to be sufficient for disinfection. However, high fecal counts were obtained during the dates listed above,
resulting in the violations. One other possible factor was that one chlorine pump had to be rebuilt during the time.
The plant is now compliant.
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Return Receipt Requested
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February 18, 2016
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir, NC 28645-0958
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION &INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number; NOV72016-LV-0105
Permit No. NCO023736 3
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County 1
Dear Permittee:
A review of the September 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
vioiation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported 1
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
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001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 9/19/2015 400 1,070.79 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
Agar,44.5C,24hr(31613)
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001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 9/26/2015 400 576.05 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded 3
Agar,44.5C,24hr(31613)
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001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 9/30/2015 200 306.48 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded
Agar,44.5C,24hr(31613) j
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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 NPDES 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.
State of North Carolina J Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778
828-296-4500
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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 Discharge
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. Al
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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the 1
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of j
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 a
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.
Additionally and if you have not already done so, you may wish to consider registering to use the Division's new
e-DMR system for the completion and electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://portal.ncdenr.orq/web/wq/admin(boq/ipu/edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor a
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Return Receipt Requested
February 18, 2016c`'' to
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir, NC 28645-0958
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION &INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0105
Permit No. NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the September 2015 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 Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 9/19/2015 400 1,070.79 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
Agar,44.5C,24hr (31613)
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 9/26/2015 400 576.05 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
Agar,44.5C,24hr(31613)
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 9/30/2015 200 306.48 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded
Agar,44.5C,24hr(31613)
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 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.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778
828-296-4500

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 Discharge
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.
Additionally and if you have not already done so, you may wish to consider registering to use the Division's new
e-DMR system for the completion and electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipujedm r.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY '
Director
April 20, 2016
Mr. W.Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir,NC 28645-0958
Subject: Payment Acknowledgement
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Permit Number:NCO023736
Case Number:`SP-2015-0005
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of$4,000.00 received from you dated
April 18, 2016. This payment satisfies in fullthe above civil assessment(s)levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statues,Regulations,or Permits.
If you have any questions,please contact Wren Thedford at 919-807-6304.
Sincerely,
W rre v,-rkz l f ord,
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
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State of North Carolina Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807-6300

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
November 17, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8789
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Department of Environmental Quality and
Environmental Management
Commission vs. City of Lenoir
Special Order by Consent WQ S13-002
Stipulated Penalties
SP-2016-0005
NPDES Permit Number NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
The City of Lenoir entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC)WQ S13-002 with the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the City of Lenoir
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Gunpowder Creek WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent
limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded.
Under section 3 of the Special Order by Consent, the City of Lenoir was required to
comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to
comply with the interim effluent limitations for Ammonia Nitrogen contained in "Attachment A" of
the Order for the month of August 2015.
After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to
waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by
Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$750.00 for each Weekly Average violation and
$1,750.00 for each Monthly Average violation is now due for a total of 4 000.00.
Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environmental Quality must
be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30) days from receipt
of this demand:
Point Source Compliance/ Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not
foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]/ FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:Hportal.ncdenr.orglweblwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
November 17, 2015
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If-y-ou wish_to-contest_any_p-or_tion-of the--dviLpenalty-sses_sme_at,_y9Atmust e-quest an___
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes.
You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service.Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile [phone]
and mail or hand deliver a copy of the petition to:
General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Janet
Cantwell of this Office or me at(828) 296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
NC DEQ General Counsel
NPDES Point Source Compliance Unit/SOC
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11 -_ 1030- 12_ Y ­ -0.741- .•24.2-. :6.4 <20 7:4-- 6.83 16 20 7.0
12 1030 12 Y2 0.769 23.3 6.&f 27 7.2` 7.63 13 2 8.1
13 1030 12 Y 0.688 '24.2 " '`6"6":[ ,43 7.95 16: 200 7.4
14 1030 12 Y 0.732 23.1 6.7 <20 8.4 8.83 18 9 7.9 ca
15 1030 12 N 0.838 <20
.1030 0.672
17 1030 : :,12__, Y .. ._0.712 24.0 6.7 <20... 10 . 5.92 < . .6.3 27 8:4
18 1030", 12 LY 0.722 23.9 ` 6.4 <20 3.9 5.06 11 44 7.3
19 1030 12 •:: , Y 0.01,Z 23.6::,. :6 8, -<20;. 17 7:49. 12 - .3 7.7
20 1030 12 Y 1.017 23.8 6.2 24` 14" 7.94 il'$ 25''`' 460 7.4
21 1030 12 Y 0.756 23.9 6.4 <20 14 13.40 12 23 7.7
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25 1030 12 Y 0.796 22.9 6.4 33730- 14.60 ;37 38 7.9
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1030 12 -.. - .Y:. 0.737 22.5`..,. 7.1 20. _ ._ 3
27 1030 12 Y 0.722 24.7 7.1 <20 17 12.70 60 38 7.3
28 1030 12 B 0.7561 24.3 7.2 <20' 16 27.30 19 2 7.6
29 1030 12 N 0.609 1 <20
31 1030 12 Y Y 0.759 23.7r 7.2 <20,_ 15,; t 14.00 17 1,200 . 7:8
11�MONTHLY MAXIMUM 1.017 25.2 7.2 47 33 2 ,30, 60 4,300 8.4 17.80 18.65 2.10
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WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT (D.Max) ;...... . •45. ;1.5.0
@ Averages far parameters with values below detection limit of test(BDL)computed;using BDL=.0; for Fecal Coliforrn G.M.;computed using BDL=1..
**** Any entered flags indicate that not all B.OD QC cntena were met: This does not necessarily mean that the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mg/l:2)Seed control depletion less than.2 mg/i,or final D.O.:-less than.1 mg/I. 3)All sample 7-
depletions are less than 2 mg/l. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/l. 5)Evidence of'toxicity in samples(BOD decreases with concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on Oc er 1 2013 !

Faeility.Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages,if applicable)
'Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements.
Noncompliant_-:
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The permittee shall report to the Director prthe approPnate.ltegional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public, ;
health or the environment., Any information,shall.be prdy:Aed.oially within 24 hours from the time the pe.rinittee.became aware of the
circumstances: A written submission shall also be provided,within 5 days of the time-the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances:
If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for improvements to be
made as required liy Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
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"I certify,underpenalty of law;that this document and all attach tints were prepared'under my direction or supervision m accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel-properly,gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my F
inquiry of the person or persons who managed,the syste ,or those persons direcily:re$ponsible for gathernig the information,the
information submitted is,to the best:of my knowledge add belief,itrue,accurate,and complete I am aware;that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information,including the�ossibiI4 of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations:".
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Mr.Monte L.Wall,Superintendent Wastewater Treatment
;. Permittee. (Please print or type)
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Signature o Permittee***, ...;Date
(Required unless submitted electronically)•
City.of Lenoir,P.O.Box.958,Lenoir,NC.28645.. [phone] m1wail(M-cHenoir.nc.us 3/31/2019 E
Permittee Address - Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Date
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
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Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs(metals,.CN) Certification No.' 275
Certified l,0oratory,(3) Pace,Analytical.(As,Pb,.Se) Certification No. 67 -. r
Certified-Laboratory.(4)- . —M.Environmental.(Chronic Bioassays) Certification No.' SC00505(EPA labcode) E
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Certified Laboratory{5) Environment 1,Inc.(Hg i63.1):, : Certification No -;243
101
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES fii.t•at(919)•,733-5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection
Section's web„site at h2o.enr.state.nc us/was.and linkin to then pits:niformation pages.
Use.only units of measurement designated in the,reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data
* No Flow/Discharge From Sitet Check this box if no discharge occurs and,.as a result,there are no data to be'
entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period
** ORC On Site?: ORC mustl iWt facility and`document visitation of facility'as'requfttd per 15A NCAC 8G.0204:
***Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee then the`delegation of the signatory authority must be on
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p. , NCAC 2B
file with the state er 1,5A . _

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If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit. j
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: August YEAR: 2016
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FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
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Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,.Weekly Average,.15.0 mg/i(SOC limit).
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 7/26-8/1/15, 17.90 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 8/2-8/15, 16.46 mg/I
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Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 8/23-29/15, 16.51 mg/l
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Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/l(SOC limit) g
Violation: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average,August 2015, 11.98 mg/l
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The Ammonia as N violations listed above were attributed to the petroleum product(s)entering the plant, beginning
in May 2015. Biomass enhancing nutrients were continued to be added to all the SBR tanks. Thel first two weeks
of August(first week already reported on July DMR)were non-compliant for Ammonia. The middle of the month
showed reduction of Ammonia levels to below SOC limits. Toward the end of August, more petroleum product
began to show up in the wet well. Apparently,residual,product in the collection system was washed into the plant.
That product was dipped off the wet well on August 24. For that week, effluent Ammonia levels were high, but the
following week showed compliance,with reductions continuing into September. The four weekly averages for
Ammonia in September(in order)were 12.25 mg/I,6.16 mg/I,4.43 mg/l and 1.34 mg/I. The monthly Ammonia
as N average for September was 4.96 mg/I. The plant is compliant.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory _ Donald R. van der Vaart -
Governor Secretary
November 17, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8789
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O: Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Department of Environmental Quality and
Environmental Management
Commission vs. City of Lenoir
Special Order by Consent WQ S13-002
Stipulated Penalties.
SP-2015-0005
NPDES Permit Number NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
The City of Lenoir entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC)WQ S13-002 with the E
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the City of Lenoir
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Gunpowder Creek WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent
limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded.
Under section of the Special.Order by Consent, the City of Lenoir was required to
comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to
comply with the interim effluent limitations for Ammonia Nitrogen contained in "Attachment A" of
the Order for the month of August 2015. 41
After careful!review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to
waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by '
Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$750.00 for each Weekly Average violation and
$1,750.00 for each Monthly Average violation is now due for a`total of 4 000.00:`
Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environmental Quality must
be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30) days from receipt
of this demand:
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Point Source-Compliance/ Enforcement Unit
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Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center y
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 =
You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not S
foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]/ FAX: [phone]
Internet: hftp://portal,nodenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
November 17, 2015
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---- — -If you-wish-to-contest any-portion of the-civil-penalty-assessment,-you_must request_an__
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General
Statutes. _
You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings _
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile [phone]
and mail or hand deliver a copy of the petition to:
General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
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If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Janet
Cantwell of this Office or me at(828) 296=4500.
Sincerely, - a
G. Landon Davidson, _.G., Re ional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
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cc: WQ'Asheville Files
NC DEQ General Counsel Fa
NPDES Point Source Compliance Unit/SOC
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YEAR: 2 15
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP CLASS: III I „ COUNTY: CALDWELL
' CERTIFIED LABORATORY(1)LOWER CREEK WWTP j CERTIFICAI'O,. UMBER:,;:VCT 2.7 2015
(additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
LN i GRADE: IV TIFICATION NUMBER: 4488
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: MR.MANE L t F GKiy s
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5 1030 12 _ B 0.717 23.8 6.4 20 16 18.30 17 490 8.0
6 1030 12 B 0.717 ' '24.3 6.8 41 14 13.80 21 "'31 7.6
7 1030 12r Y 1.011 ,23,1 7.1 <20 26 19.7 29 55 7.7
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10 1030 12 Y 0.774 25.2 6.8 40 9.8 3 6.58 12 < 10 7.7 cP
11 ..1030_... 12 - Y- 0.741 24.2 6.4 - ,<20 7:4 6.83 16 20 7.0
12 1030 12 Y'` 0.7691 23.3 6.5 "" 27 7:2`' 7.63 13 2 8.1
13 1030 12 Y 0.688 `24.2 ;6 6 ; 43 15'` 7.95 Is 200 7.4
14 1030 12 Y 0.732 23.1 6.7 <20 8.4 8.83 18 , 9 7.9 c
15 1030 12 N 0.838 <20
17 1030 12 Y 0.712 24.0 6.7 . `<20 10
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18 1030 12 Y 0.722 23.9 6.4 <20 3.9 5.06 11 44 7.3
19 1030 .. 12 Y • ;;0.812. -23.6. :88 <20 17- 7A-9 12 3 7:7
20 1030 12 Y 1.017 23.8 6.2 24 14' 794 s 25 460 7.4
21 1030 12 Y 0.756 23.9 6.4 <20 14 13.40 12 23 7.7
22 1030 12 N 0.705 . ,', .; . ".> 26 •,: ,,.,
24 1030 12 Y 0.767 24.8 : 6.4, 47 33 8,97 $0 4;300' 7:7
25 1030 12 Y 0.796 22.9 6.4 33 -30 ` 14:60 37. 38 7.9
26 ..19 14,00 24 360 7:7 i
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27 1030 12 Y 0.722 24.7 7.1 <20 17 12.70 60 38 7.3
28 1030 12 B 0.756 24.3 7.2 <20 16-' 27.30 19 2 7.6
29 1030 12 N 0.609 <20
31 1030 12 Y 0.759 23.7 7.2 <20 ; 15 15 • , 14.00 ;. .17 1,200 . 7.8 3
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MONTHLY MAXIMUM 1.017 25.2 7.2 47 33 2!3=0 60 4,300 8.4 17.80 18.65 2.10; "a
Comp-(C)/Grab(G) CONT. G G G C C C G G C C C
WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT (D.Max) 45:: 15,0 70 1,000
@ Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test,(BDL)computed,using•BDL=.0; for FecalCol form G M;,computed using BDL 1.
**** Any entered flags indicate that not all ROD OC criteria were met: This•does not necessarily,mean that,the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2'mg/I. 2)Seed control depletion less than.2 mg/I or final D.O.:less than 1 mg/1 3)All sample _
depletions are less than 2 mg/l. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/l. 5)Evidence bnoxicity in samples(BOD decreases with concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range:
NOTE: SOC limits
/were in effect on Oc er 1 2013
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Facility.Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages;if applicable)
- :Compliant
- All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
_Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropnate,$_egional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public ;
health or the environment., Any information,shalt be_pr6yI4eed-,ahy within 24 hours from the trine the permittee.became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided,within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances'.
If the facility noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for improvements to be
made as:required by Part II,E:b of NPDES permit.
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attach ud ection or,supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that ualified ersonne ro"erl'gather and evaluate the_snformation submitted Based on my
t .. q P p p Y .
inquiry of the person or persons who managed the,syste t,or.;thos persons directly responsible for gathers ig the`.information,the'
information submitted is,to the besfof my knowledge and'Wief,ttrue,accurate,and complete I ahi aware'that there are sigiuficant
penalties for submitting false information,including the�ossibilit of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.",
Monte L.•Wall;Superintendent Wastewater Treatment
Permittee. (Please print or type).
Signature of Permittee***, Date
(Required unless submitted electronically)
City of Lenoir,P.O.Box 958,Lenoir,NC4645.. ., .[phone] miwallCa�Henoinac 3/31%2019 us,
Permitt6a Address Phone Number - -`e-mail address .
_ _ _ j. ...:. PennitExpirationDate
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AMMONAL,CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs`(metals,CN) Certificatton No 275 _,ex,o
Certified L4oratory•(3) Pace Analytical(As,,Pb,:Se) Certification No. 67
Certified-Laboratory(4) ETT:Environmental(Chrome Bioassays) Certification No.' SC00505-(EPA labcode)
Certified-Laboratory(5) Environment 1 Inc=4Hg 163,1): , . Certification No 243
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance ma be obtained b calliu the NPDES Unit at 9I_Oil
733'-5083 y y g { ) or by visiting the Surface.Water Protection
Section's web„site at h2o.enr.state.nc:u s/wa s and iinkin to thgA;ru.hiformation pages.' f
Use only units of measurement designated in the.reporting facility',s NPDES permitfor reporting data E
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs"and,as a result;there are no data to be ` G
entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoruigpenod
** ORC Ou Site?: ORC must'visit:fatg ty and document%visitation of facility as`required per ISA NCAC 8G.0204. "
***Signature of Perim ce signed by other than the pernuttee then the delegation of the,signatory authority must be onYi
file with the state per 15A NCAC,213 0506(b)(2')(D) r
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If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
-for improvements to be made as required by Part ILE.6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: August YEAR: 2016
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,.Weekly.Average,.15.0 mg/l(SOC limit).
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Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 7/26-8/1/15, 17.90 mg/I s
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Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 8/2-8/15, 16.46 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 8/23-29/15, 15.51 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/I(SOC limit) t
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Violation: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average,August 2015, 11.98 mg/I
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The Ammonia as N violations listed above were attributed to the petroleum product(s)entering the plant, beginning
in May 2015. Biomass enhancing nutrients were continued to be added to all the SBR tanks. Thel first two weeks j
of August(first week already reported on July DMR)were non-compliant for Ammonia. The middle of the month
showed reduction of Ammonia levels to below SOC limits. Toward the end of August, more petroleum product
began to show up in the wet well Apparently, residual.product in the collection system was washed into the plant.
That product was dipped off the wet well on August 24. For that week, effluent Ammonia levels were high, but the
following week showed compliance,with reductions continuing into September. The four weekly averages for
Ammonia in September(in order)were 12.25 mg/l,6.16 mg/I,4.43 mg/I and 1.34 mg/l. The monthly Ammonia
as N average for September was 4.96 mg/l. The plant is compliant.
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North Carolina Department of EnvironmE
Pat McCrory
Governor
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October 29, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0610 0000 4466 8703
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-LV-0688
EMC-SOC-WQ-S13-002
Permit No. NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On December 1, 2013, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject
Special Order byConsent (SOC)whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations from
those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Lenoir's commitment to a schedule of wastewater
treatment plant improvements that will return.the.WWTP to compliance with the terms of the NPDES
Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when modified limits are
exceeded or schedule dates are not meta
A review of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for August 2015 showed the
following violations:
Parameter Date Interim. Limit Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 08/31/2015 10 mg/L 11.98 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 08/01/2015 15 mg/ L 17.9 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 08/08/2015 15 mg/L 16.46 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 08/29/2015 15 mg/ L 15.51 rng/L Weekly Average Exceeded
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You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the
problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates penalties for noncompliance with
any modified limits contained in the SOC. Section IV of the SOC lists certain conditions under which the
stipulated penalties are not due.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: htt rL//portal.ncdennorg/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer y

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 29 2015
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If you have information that will establish to the satisfaction of the Division of Water Resources that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been.met, you must submit this information in writing tcL o the
Asheville Regional Office within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice. If the Division is not satisfied that
the conditions. set forth in Section IV have been met, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated
penalties as provided for in the SOC.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
828/296-4600.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files/SOC
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
NPDES Point Source Branch/SOC
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 29, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8703
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-LV-0688
EMC-SOC-WQ-S13-002
Permit No. NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On December 1, 2013, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject
Special Order by Consent (SOC) whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations from
those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Lenoir's commitment to a schedule of wastewater
treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the terms of the NPDES
Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when modified limits are
exceeded or schedule dates are not met.
A review of Lenoir's.Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for August 2015 showed the
following violations:
Parameter Date Interim Limit Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 08/31/2015 10 mg/L 11.98 mg/ L Monthly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 08/01/2015 15 mg/ L 17.9 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 08/08/2015 15 mg/ L 16.46 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 08/29/2015 15 mg/ L 15.51 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the
problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates penalties for noncompliance with
any modified limits contained in the SOC. Section IV of the SOC lists certain conditions under which the
stipulated penalties are not due.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: http://t)ortal.ncdenr.or /wg eh/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 29 2015
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If you have information that will establish to the satisfaction of the Division of Water Resources that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the
Asheville Regional Office within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice. If the Division is not satisfied that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated
penalties as provided for in the SOC.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files/SOC
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
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PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Water Resources Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL DUALITY
Director
April 20, 2016
Mr.W.Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir,NC 28645-0958
Subject: Payment Acknowledgement
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Permit Number:NCO023736
Case Number:LV-2015-0249
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of$1909.26 received from you dated April
18,2016. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment(s)levied against the subject facility,
and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division
for additional violations of the applicable Statues,Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please contact Wren Thedford at 919-807-6304.
Sincerely,
W►mew Tltieol�'a-vol.
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
NPDES
Asheville Regional Office
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State of North Carolina Enviromnental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh,Noitli Carolina 27699-1617
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-North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Certified Mail#
Return Receipt Requested. 7014 0510 0060 4466 8741
October 29,2015
Mr.W. Lane Bailey
City of Lenoir
P.O.Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
City of Lenoir
Gunpowder Creek.WWTP
Case No. LV-2015-0249
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
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This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$1,909.26($1,750.00 civil penalty
+$159.26 enforcement costs)against City of Lenoir.
This assessment is based upon the following.facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report(DMR)
submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of July 2015, This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit'No.NC0023736. 'The violations;which
occurred in July 2015,are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that City of Lenoir violated the terms,conditions or requirements
of NPDES Permit No.NCO023736 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6)'in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2),a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms,conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). l
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided.by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources,I,G.Landon Davidson,
Regional Supervisor,Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against City of Lenoir:
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1 000.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Geometric Mean for FEC I
COLL
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750:00—"-----3 ofthe 3 violations of-143=215:1-a-(d( )
6 and NPDES Permit No.N00023736;by discharging waste - -�
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for FEC
COLL
$1,750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
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159.26 Enforcement Costs
$1,909.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
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Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth.at G.S. 143B-282.l(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) ` The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) . The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5)" The'amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; -
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority;and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission,OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality(do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2:: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
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Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed:below as theymay.
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted,and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be considered:
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(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b)was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in
the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status directions for
payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions(Committee). Please be advised that the:Committee cannot consider information that was
not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore,it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed"Request for Remission of Civil Penalties
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form within thiM(30)days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request."
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Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
._hearing._ You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. .You must file the petition with
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the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile(fax)or electronic mail by an attached file(with restrictions)-provided
the signed original,one(1)copy and a filing fee(if a filing fee is required byNCGS §150B-23.2)is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(7)business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regardingLthe filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M.Hayes,General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30)days of receipt of this letter,as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp(not a postmark),will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.

If you have any questions,please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G.Landon Davidson,,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ `
ATTACHMENTS
'Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
Central Files, Water Quality Section - (w/attachments)
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2015-0249 County: Caldwell
Assessed Party: City of Lenoir
Permit No.: NC0023736 Amount Assessed: $1,909.26
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing,and Stipulation of Facts"form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure.for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the,accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C,G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation,in copies of supporting documents,as to why the
factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation(i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CITY OF LENOIl2 )
GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO023736 ) CASE NO. LV-2015-0249
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$1,909.26 for violation(s)as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 29,2015,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty,does
hereby waive the right to an.administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty(30)days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30)days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES-CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMEN
Violator: City of Lenoir
Facility Name: Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO023736
County: Caldwell
Case Number: LV-2015-0249
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to private
property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 26.437%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 42.134%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 38.647%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 105.21%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown. J
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include more cleaning of the basins and sludge removal.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been four civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26
Date G.Landon Davidson,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ

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FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP CLASS: III q 7 ,, COl}11TY: CALDW�LIno�Gj
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OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: MR MONTE L.WALL GRADE IV CERTIFIts4 ICON NUM ER: 4488 �OpeCat�or5
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**** Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD QC criteria were met-'This dods:not ni:cessarily'mean that the date-are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion:greater than.0.2 mgk•2)Seed contrgl depletion less than 2 mgA or final D.O.less than 1 mgll: 3)_All sample
depletions are less than 2 mg/l. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/I. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases with+coneentraton). .j 6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.6 to 228.5 mg/I range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,2013 3

Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
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The permittee shall report to the Director or.tho appropriate-Regional;Offce any noncompliance that.potentially threatens public
health or the'environment ,Auy uiformatiori shall be provided'orally vyitlun 24 hours.'from the time the permittee became aware of the`
circumstances A written submissionshall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware.of the
circumstances.:
If t>e facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a tmie-table for:improvements to be
maile as required by:Part YItE 6 of the 1•TPIES permit.
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"Lcertify,.underpenahy of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under•my direction ox supervision in accordance f
with a,system designed to"assure that-qualified,personnel properly gatlier and evaluate the information"submitled Based on my
inquiry of fl a ersoii'or persons Who:inanaged the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the mfprmation,the , s
°�� information submitted is,to the best of my knowledgeand belief,true,accurate,and'complete I am aware that there,are significant `� ,�f�'°
penalties for submitting false viforma(ion,including he poss..ibihty of tines and unprs.,onmeni,for knowing violations..'.',
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.ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES;
Certified Laboratory`(2) Wue!Ridge Labs(metals,.CN)
"Cerdficatoni No. 275 "
Certified Laboratory(3) Pace Analytical(As,Pb,Se) Certification No 67
Certified Laboratory(4) ETT Environifiental(Chrome Bioassays) Certification No +SC00505 PA labcod.e '
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PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance maybe obtained by callnig the NPDESi iJmt at(91�)733`5083 or by"iting the Surface water Protection
Section's web''site.ai l 20 enngtate nc us/was and linking to the umt's information pages
Use`only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES`permit for reporting data
* No F1ow/Diseharge'From"Site Check this box>f no discharge occurs and,as it result,there are no data to be
enteed rot atl of the parameters on the:DMR fo the entire monitoring period "`
** ORC On Site?: ORC must:visit facility and document visitation of facility as regiiued•per 15A NCAC$G.0204.
***Signature.of lPermittee Usigne4by otherthan,the:permittee;then the:deidgation of the signatory authority must'be on
fil6with•thel'state per 15A NCAG 2B.,0506(b)(2-)(D).
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' If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by.Part H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: July YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,6/28-7/4/15,21.00 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 715-11/15,28.96 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 7/19-25/1.5, 35.76 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 7/26-8/4/15, 17.90 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS; Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/l(SOC limit)
Violation: TSS, Weekly Average, 6/28-7/4/15, 107.5 mg/i
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/i(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, July 2015,23.99 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform,Monthly GM,200/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM,July 2015,253 mg/I
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�tfluent ammonia reduction has been aloes,with some high numbers continuing into August 2015. Biomass
enhancing nutrients were added to the tanks("Digestase"). The effluent equalization pond and chlorine contact
tank have been cleaned out several times in attempts to produce a better effluent.
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Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD QC criteria were met:'This does not necessarily Mori that the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion:greater than.0.2 mg/L,2),Seed controbdepietion less than:2,mg11 or final D.O.less than 1 mg/I. •3)All sample .
depletions are less than 2 mg/I. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mgA. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases with 100ncentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/l range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,2013
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements V.
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The permittee shall report to the Director or,tk appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or the.'environment :Any fornation shall be`provided'orally vithin 24 hours"from the tune t}ie permittee became aware of the
circumstances A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the pemuttee becomes aware of the
circumstances.
if the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a tune-table for.improvements to be
made as regwred by.Part YIE 6 of Elie NP1JES permit.
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"I.certify,.,under,penalty of law,that tliis document and all attachments-were.prepared under,my direction or supervision m accordance
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inquiry of the person or persons Who managed the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the mformation;tho r
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• PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance maybe obtained by calling the NPDES�'Unit at(919)733`5083 orby visiting the Surface water Protection
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Use'only units of measureiienfdesignated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data
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***Signature.o$Permittee If signed:by other:than;the permittee;:ahen th6del0gation of theAgnatory authority mustbe on
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If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by Part H.E..6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: July YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,6/28-7/4/15,2 1.00 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 7/5-11/15,28.96 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 7/19-25/15, 35.76 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 7/26-8/4/15, 17.90 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS; Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/l(SOC limit)
Violation: TSS,Weekly Average,6/28-7/4/15, 107.5 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/i(SOC limit)
Violation Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, July 2015,23.99 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Monthly GM,200/100mi
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Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
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Return Receipt Requested 7014 0510 0000 4466 8741
October 29,2015
Mr. W. Lane Bailey
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
City of Lenoir
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Case No. LV-2015-0249
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$1,909.26($1,750.00 civil penalty
+$159.26 enforcement costs)against City of Lenoir.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report(DMR)
submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of July 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No.NC0023736. The violations,which
occurred in July 2015,are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that City of Lenoir violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES Permit No.NCO023736 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6)in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2),a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources,l, G. Landon Davidson,
Regional Supervisor,Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against City of Lenoir:
2090 C1.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\Internet:www.nedenr.gov<http://www.ncdenr.gov
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$1,000.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Geometric Mean for FEC
COLL
---S750.00 3 of the 3 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.N00023736, by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for FEC
COLI.
1 750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
159.26 Enforcement Costs
$1,909.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.I(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission,OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality(do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of.
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in
the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for
payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was
not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed"Request for Remission of Civil Penalties
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"form within thirty(30)dys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
—_. .. hearing._You-nay obtain_the_Petitionform_from_the,Offi ministrativ_e_Hearings.You_must file-the-petition with_--
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile(fax)or electronic mail by an attached file(with restrictions)-provided
the signed original, one(1)copy and a filing fee(if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2)is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(7)business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing;fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M.Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp(not a postmark),will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.

If you have any questions,please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G.Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
Central Files, Water Quality Section (w/attachments)
G.1�`12`dkQ`..CaM�`•elf`.Wastewater:tiunicipaP.ClimpuwderCrA 2373C.LV=015-0249.rtf

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2015-0249 County: Caldwell
Assessed Party: City of Lenoir
Permit No.: NC0023736 Amount Assessed: $1,909.26
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c),remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation(Le., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(Le., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CITY OF LENOIR )
GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO023736 ) CASE NO. LV-2015-0249
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$1,909.26 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 29,2015,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty(30)days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30)days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
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WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT
(D':Max) "< 45' ' 15:0' 70 1,000 l
@ Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test(BDL)computed using BDL=O; for Fecal Colifonn;G.M.computed`usmg BDL 1
**k" Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD W criteria were met:=This does not necessarily'mean that the data are invalid.
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Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion-greater than.0.2 mg/l.,2),Seed control depletion-less than.2 mg/l or final D.O.less than 1,mgA.,-3)All sample '
depletions are less than 2 mg/I. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/l. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases..W.Ith?c oncehtraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/l range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,2013
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Facility Status:(Please check•.one of the following)
All monitoring data'and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weeldy averages,if applicable)
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Compliant
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements X
_ : Noncompliant .
The permittee shall report to the Director or,the appropriate-Regional;Offce any noncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or the environuent .Any iiiforination shall be po"vided"orally vyithin 24 hours from the tome the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written subaussion shall also be provided within 5 day the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances..
If th..e facilityas noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and atone-table for:improvements to be
made as required by;Part YI:E 6 of the NPIdES permit
I.certify,under penalty of law,that tlus document and all attachments:were prepared under,my direction or supervision m accor'dance a
with a system designed to assure that qualifiedpersonnelprcperly gather and evaluate"the information`submitted Based on my
inquiiy of the person•or pons ers Who'inanaged the system;'or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the
information submitted is to"the best of m lmowledge and belief,true,;accuxate,and complete I am aware that tfiere.are sigdicant +"
penalties for submitting false informahonymcluding the possibility ofiynes and impris.,onmenf.for knowmgviolations'..'..
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AZ?.DITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES;
Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs(metals',CN)
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Certified Laboratory{3) Pace Analytical(As,Pb,Sep Certification No ' 67
Certified Labotatory(4)j ETT EnvironYiiental(Chronic Bioassays)' Certification No.: +SC00505(EPA labcode)
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PARAMETER CODES
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Parameter Code assistance maybe obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at(919)733 5083 or by visiting the Surface water Protection'
Section's web site at'li2o eiir.state.nc:us/wasand linlang to the unt'sinforiiiation pages.
Use only iiiiits of ineasutement'designated In the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data
* NoFlow/Discharge From Site Check this box if no dischargeoccurs anSl;as a result;there are no data to be
entered forall ofthe parameters on the;I)1V1R for.the entire moiiitoritig period
** ORC On Site?. ORC must:visit facility and d9cument visitation of facility.as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
***Signature of Permittee;If.signed by other than the permittee then thedeldgation ofthe:signatory authority must'be on
file.with the-state per 15A NC AC 2B.0506(b)(2)(D).

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If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by.Part H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: July YEAR: 2016
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/l(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 6/28-714/15,21.00 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 7/5-11/15,28.96 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 7/19-25/15,35.76 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 7/26-814/15, 17.90 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS, Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/l(SOC limit)
Violation: TSS, Weekly Average, 6/28-7/4/15, 107.5 mg/1
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/l(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, July 2015, 23.99 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Monthly GM,200/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM,.July 2015,253 mg/l
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES-CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Lenoir
Facility Name: Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO023736
County: Caldwell
Case Number: LV-2015-0249
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to private
property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 26.437%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 42.134%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 38.647%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 105.21%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include more cleaning of the basins and sludge removal.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been four civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26
Date G.Landon Davidson,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ.

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ------ -
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Certified Mail#
Return Receipt Requested 7014 0510 0000 4466 8741
October 29,2015
Mr. W.Lane Bailey
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
City of Lenoir
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Case No. LV-2015-0249
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$1,909.26($1,750.00 civil penalty
+$159.26 enforcement costs)against City of Lenoir.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report(DMR)
submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of July 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No.NC0023736. The violations,which
occurred in July 2015,are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that City of Lenoir violated the terms,conditions or requirements
of NPDES Permit No.NCO023736 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources,I, G. Landon Davidson,
Regional Supervisor,Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against City of Lenoir:
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1 000.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736, by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Geometric Mean for FEC
COLL
750.00 3 of the 3 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for FEC
COLI.
$1,750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$159.26 Enforcement Costs
$1,909.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c); in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.I(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality(do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted,and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in
the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for
payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was
not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed"Request for Remission of Civil Penalties
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form within thigy(30)days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing.___Y_ou_may obtain_the_petition_form_from_the-O_ffice_o£Administrative-Hearings.You-must_file_the_petition_with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile(fax)or electronic mail by an attached file(with restrictions)-provided
the signed original,one(1)copy and a filing fee(if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2)is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(7)business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30)days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp(not a postmark),will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.

If you have any questions,please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
Central Files,Water Quality Section (w/attachments)
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2015-0249 County: Caldwell
Assessed Party: City of Lenoir
Permit No.: NC0023736 Amount Assessed: $1,909.26
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation(i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CITY OF LENOIR )
GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO023736 ) CASE NO. LV-2015-0249
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$1,909.26 for violation(s)as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 29,2015,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty(30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30)days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
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OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: MR.MONTE L.WALL GRADE: IV CERTIFI'd4 ON NUMBER: 4488
PERSON(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES: LABORATORY STAFF ORC PHONE: (828)757
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7 1030 12 Y 0.745 23.7 6.7 4.0 33 58.90 84 100 7.5
8 .1030 12 Y 0.769 24.8` .:6.5 <20: 33` 24.50 29 37 7.1
9 1030 12 Y 0.801 23.1 6.5 <20 36'`6 21.00 60 80 7.7 54.40 54.89 3.59
10 1030 12 Y 0.725 22.1 6.8 44 30 6 16.90 20 44 7.3
11 1030 12 N 0.665 <20
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14 1030 12 Y 0.758 22.5' 6.9 <20 34 13.70 31 460 7.0
15 _ 1030 12. Y _ 0.930 22.3 - 6:8 <20 40 15:30 94 4,900 6.8
16 1030 12 Y 0.784 22.4 0.7 36 37 17.10 60 2,300 7.3
17 1030 12 Y 0.755 :22.8 6.4 . 48 19 ` 13.50 8 110 7.1
18 1030;, 12: N 0.643 30 s
20 1030 12 " Y 0.603 21.8 6.6 40 19 ::22.4U . 31 260 `.76
21 1030 12 Y 0.802 23.5 6.7 <20 22 33.40 69 91 7.6 s
22 1030 12 Y 0.765 23.8 6.8 34 21 43.60. 35 4,200. 7.5
23 1030._ 12. Y. - 0.707 22.8' 6.6 ' 48.. 22_ 4.1.30 23' 2,500 7.5
24 1030 12 Y 0.738 3.0 6.4 i 25 _ 20 38.10 35: 1,500 7,9 5
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28 1030 12 Y 0.701 23.4 6.6 26 9.7.., , :,.16.70 -, 8.7 80 7.6
29 1030 12 Y 0.747 23.5 6.8 41 15 20.10 19 52 7.9
30, 1030 12 Y 0.753 24.2 7.0 26 11 19.50 28 250 7.8
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WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT (D.Max) 45' 150+EF0701,000
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Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD QC criteria were met This does not necessarily mean that the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mg/l. 2)Seed control depletion less than 2 mgn or final D.O.less than 1 mgA 3)All sample I.
depletions are less than 2 mg/I. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mgA. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases with concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,2013
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or,the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens,public
health or the environment..:Any information shall be provided'orally within 24 hours"from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective_actions being taken and a time-table for improvements t 'he
made as required by Part ILE 6 of the NPI�ES permit.
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all;attachments were prepared under my direction or'supervisioiOn accordance
_ with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly,gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person-or persons ivho'managed the system,or those persons directlyresponsible for gathering'the information,the
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Mr.--Monte L.Wall,Superintendent Wastewater Treatment
Permittee (Please print or
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Le Cityof Lenoir'P.O Box 958, noir,'NC 28645:. .
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ADDITIONAL',CERTI R ED LABORATORIES.
Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs(meals,CN) ,
_. Certification No. 275
Certified'Lab0ratory-(3) Pace iAnalytical(As,Pb,Se) CertificationNo 67. :
Certified Laboratory(4) ETT Environmental(Chronic Bioassays) Certification No SCO0505(EPA labcode)
Certified Laboratory(5) Environment 1,Inc..(Hg 1631) Certification No_ 243
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Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at(919)733=5083 or by visiting the;Surface Water Protection
Section's well site�at Uo'..enr.state:nc:us/was and linking`to the unit's.information page's.
Use onlynnits`of measurernent designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data
* No'.Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and,as a result,there are no data to be
entered for all of,the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
Site..ORC On** �• ORC must.visit facility and document visitation of facility:as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204. -
***Signature of Permitteec If signed by other.thanthe permittee,then the:delegation of the Mgnatory authority must'be on
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If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by Part H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: July YEAR: 2016
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 6/28-7/4/15, 21.00 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 7/5-11/15,28.96 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 7/19-25/15, 35.76 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 7/26-8/4/15, 17.90 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS,Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: TSS,Weekly Average,6/28-7/4/15, 107.5 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, July 2015, 23.99 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Monthly GM,200/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM,July 2015, 253 mg/l
Multiple violations listed above were attributed to the petroleum product(s)entering the plant, beginning in May
2015. The Issue was reported to Linda Wggs from the Asheville Regional Office,with regular uptlates, The three
SBR tanks that had the,worst effluent(#2, 3 and 4)we a drainetl totally and solids were-wasted;out of the plant "
�tfluenf ammonia reduction has been slow,with some high numbers continuing into August 2015. Biomass
enhancing nutrients were added to the tanks("Digestase"). The effluent equalization pond and chlorine contact
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES- CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Lenoir
Facility Name: Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO023736
County: Caldwell
Case Number: LV-2015-0249
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to private
property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 26.437%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 42.134%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 38.647%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 105.21%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include more cleaning of the basins and sludge removal.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been four civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26
Date G.Landon Davidson,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 7, 2015
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ` 7014 0510 0000 4466 8604
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Tracking#:NOV-2015-LV-0634
Gunpowder Creek W WTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0023736 -
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
I
A review of the July 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
07/31/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 252.88 #/ 100 nil 200#/ 100 ml
07/04/20151, 001 Fecal Coliform 568.54#/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml
07/18/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 554.59 #/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml
07/25/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 820.84 41100 ml 400#/ 100 nil
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce(NOV/NOI)is being issued for the noted violation of
North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736. 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) days after
receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided.on
the June 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: (828)296A500 -FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:l/portal.ncdenr.oeg/weblwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 7,2015
Page Two -
Remedial actions, if not already implemented,should betaken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon'Davidson,P.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
i
October 7, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8604
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
Subj ect: Notice of Violation and
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0634
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO023736
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
A review of the July 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
07/31/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 252.88 #/ 100 ml 200 #/ 100 ml
07/04/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 568.54 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml
07/18/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 554.59 #/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml
07/25/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 820.84 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted violation of
North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NCO023736. 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) days after
receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on
the June 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/weblwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 7, 2015
Page Two
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
GAW R\W Q\Caldwell\We stewater.Mimic i pal\Gunpowder Creek 23736,NO V-NOI-?01 i-LV-063,1.docx

PAT MCCRORY
Goveinnr
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
w Secre la,y
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
April20, 2016
Mr. W.Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir,NC 28645-0958
Subject: Payment Acknowledgement
Gunpowder Creels WWTP
Permit Number: NCO023736
Case Number: SP-2015-0004
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of$4,450.00 received from you dated
April 18,2016. This payment satisfies in full the.above civil assessment(s)levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statues,Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please contact Wren Thedford at 919-807-6304.
Sincerely,
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W►re v,Tkzdl o7rd,
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
NPDES
rAsheville Regional Office DhAsion of VdWur Resources
APR 2 5 2016
Water Ounfity Regional Operations
State of Nortli Carolina Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807-6300

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart- -
Governor Secretary I
October 29, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8727
i
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir -
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Department of Environmental Quality and
Environmental Management
Commission vs. City of Lenoir
Special Order by Consent WQ S13-002
Stipulated Penalties
SR 2015-0004
s
NPDES Permit Number NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
I
The City of Lenoir entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC)WQ S13-002 with the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the City of Lenoir !
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Gunpowder Creek WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent i
limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded.
1.
Under section 3 of the Special Order by Consent, the City of Lenoir was required to
comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to
comply with the interim effluent limitations for Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Suspended Solids
contained in "Attachment A" of the Order for the month of July 2015.
After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to
waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by
Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$750.00 for each Weekly Averager violation and
$1,750.00 for each Monthly Average violation is now due for a total of 4 750.00.
Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environmental Quality must
be submitted to the Department at the.address.given below within thirty (30) days from receipt
of this demand:
Point Source Compliance/ Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources i
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not
foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
Water Quality Regional Operations Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]/ FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webAvq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

i
Mr. W. Lane Bailey {
October 29, 2015
Page Two
— Ifyouu-wish-to-contest-any-portion-of-the-civil_penalt-y-assessment,you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes.
You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile [phone]
and mail or hand deliver a copy of the petition to:
General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1.601 Mail-'Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699--1601
If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Janet
Cantwell of this Office or me at(828) 296-4600.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., egional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
NC DEQ General Counsel
NPDES Point Source Compliance Unit/SOC
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CERTIFIED LABORATORY(1)LOWER CREEK WWTP LAB CERTIFICATION NUMI9E 71 Z i
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OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: MR.MONTE L.WALL GRADE: IV CERTIFIC,n►, ON NUMBER: 4488 h<°109
PERSON(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES: LABORATORY STAFF ORC PHONE: [phone]f,pp
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RALEIGH;'NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1 17 O PLETE TO THE.BEST bF MY.KNOWLEDGE.
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7 1030 12 Y 0.745 23.7 6.7 40 33 58.90 84 100 7.5
8 1030 12 Y ': 0.769 24:8 '... .6.5 a20 33 24.50 29 37 7.1 i
9 1030 12 Y 0.801 '23.1 6 S; �20'' 36'''6 21.00 60 80 7.7 54.40 54.89 3.59
10 1030 12 Y 0.725 22.1 6.8 44 30 6 16.90 20 44 7.3
11 1030 12 N 0.665 ` <20
12 1 1030 12 0:612 .<20
13 1030 12 Y 0.753 22.5, 7.1 25, 27, 13.40 28 92 7.3
14 1030 12 Y 0.758 22.5` 6.9 <20 34 13.70 31 460 7.0
15 1030 12.. Y 0.930 22.3 6.8 <20 40 15.30 94 4,900 6.8
16 1030 12 Y 0.784 22.4 6.7 36 37 17.10 60 2,300 7.3
17 ;1030 ` . 12 Y 0.755. .r.22:8::' 6.4 _ -,-- 48 19 13.50 & 110 7.1
18 1030 . 12 ; N .; 0.643 30
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21 1030 12 Y 0.802 23.5 6.7 <20 22 33.40 69 91 7.6
22 1030 12 Y 0.765 23.8 6.8 34 21 43.60 35 4,200 7.5
23 ...1030..... 12 Y 0.707 22.8': . 6A r 48_.,. 22 4.1.30 23 2,500 '.7.5
24 1030 12 Y: 0.738 23.0' - 6 4''; 25 20 3810 " 35 ` 1;500, 7,9
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28 1030 12 Y 0.701 23.4 6.6 26 9.7.. 16.70. ,;, 8.7 80 7.6
29 1030 12UY0.747 23.5 6.8 41 15 20.10 19 52 7.9
30 1030 120.753 24.2 7.0 26 11 19.50 28 250 7.8
31 1030'., 12 0.707 .23:0 ' 6.7 ` 43 12 6.60 13 130 7.7
MONTHLY MAXIMUM 0.930 24.8 7. 448 40 0 94 4,900 8.1 54.40 54.89 3.59
Comp.(C)/Grab(G) CONT. G G G C C C G G C C C
WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT (D:Maz) 45 15.0 70 1,000
@ Averages for parameters with valuesbelow detection limit of test(BDLpcomputed using BDL=O; for Fecal Coliformi,G.M.computed using BDL=1.
Any entered flags indicate that not all 60D QC criteria were met!'This does not necessarily mean that the data are invalid
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mg/I.,2)Seed control depletion less than mg/I.orfinal D.O.less than 1 mgA '3)All sample
depletions are less than 2 mg/l. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/l. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases:with:concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mgll range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,2013
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Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data'and'sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages,if applicable)
Compliant .
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or.the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or the environment: Any information shall be provided"orally'within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances..
If the facility is nil In aint,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for:improvements to be
made as regmred by Part II E 6 of:the NPDES permit.
"I certify,under penalty,of law,.that thus document and all_attachments were prepared under my direction or'supervision m accordance
with a system designed to assure,thaf qualified personnel properly.gathier and evaluate the information submitted.:Bmed,on my,
inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system,or those persons directly"responsible for gathering the information,the
mformation submitted is,;to the best'of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete I am aware•that there are sigmficant
penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.'.'.
Mr.Monte L,Wall,Superintendent Wastewater Treatment
Permittee (Please print or
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SignathOft Pe •tteeO* Date '.
(Required unless submitted electronically)
City'ofUftoir,P.O B6k958,_Lenoir;NC 28645 (828)757=2198 mlw Il Dci.lenoir.nc.us 3/31/2019
Permittee Address Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expuat►on.Date '
ADDITIONAL`.CERTIFIED LABORATORIES,
Certified Laboratory(2)` Blue Ridge Labs(metals,CN) Certification No. 275
`(3) Dace AnalyhcaT(As,Pb;Se) Certification N Certified Laboratory o.` 67
Certified Laboratory(4) ETT Environmental(Chronic Bioassays) Certification No i SC0050. (EPA labcode)
Certified La ratory(5) En„vuonment 1,Inc.(Hg.1631,) Certification No. 243,T
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit-at(919)733=5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection
Section's web site•at h2o ennstate nevus/was and linking to the ugit's mforination pages:
Use only units of measurement`designated in the reporting facility's NPDES.permit for reporting data
NoFlow/Dischar a From Site: Chec
k this box if no discharge occurs and;as a result,there are no data to be
entered for,all of the parameter s on the DMR for the entire moriitorin eriod.
gP: :. .
** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and,.document visitation of,fapility,as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
***Signature oMrinittee:I If signed:by other than.the permittee,:themthe:delegation of the signatory authority must be on_
file:with the state per 1'5A NCAC2B.0506(b)(2)(D)• ;

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If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by Part H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
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NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: July YEAR: 2016
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 6/28-7/4/15, 2 1.00 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 7/5-11/15,28.96 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 7/19-25/15, 35.76 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 7/26-8/4/15, 17.90 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS, Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/l (SOC limit)
Violation: TSS, Weekly Average, 6/28-7/4/15, 107.5 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, July 2015, 23.99 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Monthly GM, 200/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM,July 2015, 253 mg/l
Multiple violations listed above were attributed to the petroleum product(s)entering the plant, beginning in May
2015 The Issue was reported to Linda Wggs from the Asheville Regional Office,with regular updates. The three
SBR tanks that had}tlie worst effluent(#2„3_an'd 4a w �e dralned�totalJy and'solids,were wasted=out of fhe plant. a
Effluent ammonia reduction has been slow,with some high numbers continuing into August 2015. Biomass
enhancing nutrients were added to the tanks("Digestase"). The effluent equalization pond and chlorine contact
tank have been cleaned out several times in attempts to produce a better effluent.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretar
y
October 29, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 7014 0610 0000 4466 8727
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Department of Environmental Quality and
Environmental Management
Commission vs. City of Lenoir
Special Order by Consent WQ S13-002
Stipulated Penalties
S P-2015-0004
NPDES Permit Number NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
The City of Lenoir entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC) WQ S13-002 with the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the City of Lenoir
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Gunpowder Creek WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent
limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded.
Under section 3 of the Special Order by Consent, the City of Lenoir was required to
comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to
comply with the interim effluent limitations for Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Suspended Solids
contained in "Attachment A" of the Order for the month of July 2015.
After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to
waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by
Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$750.00 for each Weekly Average violation and
$1,750.00 for each Monthly Average violation is now due for a total of 4 750.00.
Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environmental Quality must
be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30) days from receipt
of this demand:
Point Source Compliance/ Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not
foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: 828-296A500/ FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.nGdenr.org/webtwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 29, 2015
Page Two
_. If-you-wish-to-contest-an-y-portion-of_the-civil_penalty_assessment,_y_o_u_must_reque_st_an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General
Statutes.
You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile [phone]
and mail or hand deliver a copy of the petition to:
General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Janet
Cantwell of this Office or me at(828) 296-4600.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
NC DEQ General Counsel
NPDES Point Source Compliance Unit/SOC
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@ Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test(BDL)computed using BDL=O; for Fecal Coliform,G.M.computed"using:BDL=1.
Any entered flags indicate that riot all BOD QC criteria were met`'This does not necessarilymean that the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2.mg/L 2)Seed control depletion>less than 2 mg/I-or final D.O.less than 1 mgR `3)All sample
depletions are less than 2 mg/I. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/l. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreaseswith concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,2013
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Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data`and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
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(including weekly averages;if applicable)
Compliant '
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements X
Noncompliant ;
The permittee shall report to the Director or,the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens•public
health or the environment. Any information shall be`provided'orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances.,
If.the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for.improvements to be
made as required by Part E.6.of:W NPDES permit.
with asystemcerti ddes geed to a`ssur etha qualifieat this dpe sonne p perlent �y,gatiier ents and evaluate thee prepared ekmyinformationldii or s bmsupervision in accordance
fitted. B'ased.on my
inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system,or those persons directly:responsible for gathering the uiformation,the
information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,aril complete I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false'mformation including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violation '..'.
- Mr.Monte L.W. Superintendent Wastewater Treatment
Permittee lase print or ).
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Signa of Pe ttee***
(Required unless submitted electronically)
Ci"dLenoit;P.O Box�958 Lenoir;NC 28645 @ci.lenoir.nc us 3/31/2019
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Permitteb Address Phone Number email address Permit Expiratton Date r '
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES.
Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs,,(metals,CN) Certification No. 275
Certified Laboratory(3), PdddIMalytical(As,PB;Se) • A;; "" Certification No 67
Certified Laboratory(4) ETT Environmental(Chrome Bioassays) Certification No SC00505(EP labcode)
Certified Laboratory(5) , Environment 1,Inc (Hg 1631.) Certification No 243,,
PAtAMETER CODES _
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit-at,(919)733=5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection
g r ` � .: pages.
Section's web site'at li2o.d&.stat6.nc us/was and linkin td'.t is information 'a es:
Use only units'of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data
* No;Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge.occurs and,as a result'there are no data to be
entered foz all of the parameters-on th IPW for the entire monitoring period
ill.** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and.document,visitation of facility as required,per 'A.
CAC 8G.0204.
***Signature of Permittep:i If signe.d.by other thanme permittee;:then the-delegation of the signatory authority mustbe on
file•with the state pef 15A NCAC°2B.0506(b)(2)(D):

If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by Part H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: July YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/l(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,6/28-7/4/15, 21.00 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 7/5-11/15, 28.96 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,7/19-25/15, 35.76 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 7/26-8/4/15, 17.90 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS,Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/l (SOC limit)
Violation: TSS,Weekly Average, 6/28-7/4/15, 107.5 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0.mg/l(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, July 2015, 23.99 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform; Monthly GM,200/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM, July 2015, 253 mg/I
Multiple violations listed above were attributed to the petroleum product(s)entering the plant, beginning in May
2015 The Issue was reported to Linda Wiggs from the Asheville Regional Office,with regular updates The three
SBR tanks that_had.the worst effluent'(#2 ;3 antl 4)uue e'drained total) `andssoli lgvere,wasted out of the`plant.
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Effluent ammonia reduction has been slow,with some high numbers continuing into August 2015. Biomass
enhancing nutrients were added to the tanks("Digestase"). The effluent equalization pond and chlorine contact
tank have been cleaned out several times in attempts to produce a better effluent.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R,wan der Vaart 1
Governor Secretary
October 7, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0610 0000.4466 8698
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2016-LV-0633
EMC'-SOC-WQ-S13-002
Permit.No. NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On December 1, 2013, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject
Special Order by Consent (SOC) whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations from
those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Lenoir's commitment to a schedule of wastewater
treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the terms of the NPDES
Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated,penalties when modified limits are
exceeded or schedule dates are not met.
A review of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for July 2016 showed the
following violations:
Parameter Date Interim Limit Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/31/2015 10 mg/L 23.99 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/04/2015 15 mg/L 21 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/11/2015 15 mg/L 28.96 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/25/2015 15 mg/L 35.76 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
TSS 07/04/2015 70 mg/L 107.5 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
You are directed'to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the
problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates penalties for noncompliance with
any modified limits contained in the SOC. Section IV of the SOC lists certain conditions under which the
stipulated penalties are not due.
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: hgp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/w
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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action.Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 7, 2015
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If you have information that will establish to the satisfaction of the Division of Water Resources that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the
Asheville Regional Office within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice_. If the Division is not satisfied that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated
penalties as provided for in the SOC.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
828/296-4600.
Sincerely;
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files/SOC
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
NPDES Point Source Branch/SOC
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 7, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8598
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2016-LV-0633
EMC-SOC-WQ-S13-002
Permit No. NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On December 1, 2013, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject
Special Order by Consent (SOC) whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations from
those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Lenoir's commitment to a schedule of wastewater
treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the terms of the NPDES
Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when modified limits are
exceeded or schedule dates are not met.
A review of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for July 2016 showed the
following violations:
Parameter Date Interim Limit Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/31/2015 10 mg/ L 23.99 mg/ L Monthly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/04/2015 15 mg/L 21 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/11/2015 15 mg/L 28.96 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/25/2015 15 mg/ L 35.76 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
TSS 07/04/2015 70 mg/L 107.5 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the
problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates penalties for noncompliance with
any modified limits contained in the SOC. Section IV of the SOC lists certain conditions under which the
stipulated penalties are not due.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdeni-.org/web/Nvq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 7, 2015
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If you have information that will establish to the satisfaction of the Division of Water Resources that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the
Asheville Regional Office within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice. If the Division is not satisfied that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated
penalties as provided for in the SOC.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
8281296-4600.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files/SOC
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
NPDES Point Source Branch/SOC
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North Carol.i.na Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Certified Mail# i
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Return Receipt Requested 7014 0510 0000 4466 8734
October 29,2015
Mr. W.Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O.Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
City of Lenoir
Gunpowder Creek WWTP I
Case No. LV-2015-0247
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$2,909.26($2,750.00 civil penalty
+$159.26 enforcement costs)against City of Lenoir.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report(DMR)
submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of June 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No.NC0023736. ` The violations,which
occurred in June 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.-
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that City of Lenoir violated the terms,conditions or requirements
of NPDES Permit No.N00023736 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6)in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person '
who violates the terms,conditions or,requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law,and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources,I,G.Landon Davidson,
Regional Supervisor,Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against City of Lenoir: j
2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swaimanoa,NC 28778
Phone:[phone]\Internet:www.ncdenr.gov<http://tvww.ncdenr.gov>
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer-Made in part by recycled paper

1 000.00 1 of the 1 violations of 1437215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD-Conc.
$1,000.00 1 of the:l violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit.Monthly Geometric Mean for FEC
COLI.
500.00 2 of the 2 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD Conc.
250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.l(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for FEC
COLI.
2 750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$159.26 Enforcement Costs
$2,909.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G,S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
.(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority;and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission,OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1:, Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality(do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty,will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for.remission_is limited:to consideration of.the five factors listed.below as.,they.may _
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is notthe proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because,a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such.a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted,and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be.considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b)was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;'
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in
the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status,directions for
payment,and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil.Penalty Remissions(Committee). .Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was
not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
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In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed"Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing,and Stipulation of Facts"form within thirty(30)days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. kpetition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings,accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,except for official state
holidays. The petition maybe filed by facsimile(fax)or electronic mail by an attached file(with.restrictions)-provided
the signed original, one(1)copy and a filing fee(if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2)is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(7)business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the-filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes,General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30)days of receipt of this letter,as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp(not a postmark),will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.

If you have any questions,please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
. ---sue
G.Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
(Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office-Enforcement File. i (w/attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
Central Files,Water Quality Section (w/attachments)
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2015-0247 County: Caldwell
Assessed Party: City of Lenoir
Permit No.: NCO023736 Amount Assessed: $2,909.26
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the.amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether,the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply., Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation,including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S.143B-282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the-violation(i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATIONS

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CITY OF LENOIR )
GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO023736 ) CASE NO. LV-2015-0247
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$2,909.26 for violation(s)as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 29,2015,the undersigned,desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty,does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence'presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty(30)days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30)days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES- CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT�r,
Violator: City of Lenoir
Facility Name: Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO023736
County: Caldwell
Case Number: LV-2015-0247
ASSESSMENT FACTORS ,
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to private
properly resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Two Weekly Average BODs exceeded the permit limit by 51.1%& 86.7%.
One Monthly Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 81.8%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 134.8%.
One Monthly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 42.6%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money could have included the cost of taking samples of the influent to give a more clear picture of
what was coming into the facility.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been four civil penalty assessments in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26
,Date G.Landon Davidson,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ

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*@*Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test(BDL)computed using BDL 0; for•Fecal Conform,G M.computed using BDL 1 '.
Any entered flags indicate that not ali BOD'OC criteria were inet:`This doea not'n.' 6saNy'mean that the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than'0.2 mgl1.;_Zj'•Seed control'depletion'less than2°mgll'or final D:O.less than 1 mg/l '3j All sample`'
depletions are less than 2 mg/I. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/i. 5)EvId.6,066 of toxicity in samplds(BOD decreases:with eonoantraton).
6)Glucose/ghitamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mgA range. ZSlaj
NOTE: SOC limits were in ffect on October 1,2013
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Facility Status:(Please check one:of the following)
All monitoring:data'and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit:requirements X •,
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The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noneompliaiice that potentially threatens public`'`
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health or the environment. Any information within 24 hours from the time the peimittee became aware of-the,
circumstances .,written submission shall also be provided.w 5 days of the time'the pem ittee becomes aware of the
circumstances.:
ff the facility is noncompliant,please attach'o A of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for,improvements to be
made ps'requir6d byPart I:E 6 of the4NPDES permit.
"I ci{xtii y,under penalty of law,that taus document and all attachments were.prepar'ed,undeC my directon`or supervision�n accordance.
with a system;designed to assure+that qualified personnel'properly gather and evahtate the uiformatton'submitted Based on my
mquir of the person or persons�vho managed t1>e;system,or;those persons directly responsible for gathermg the mformatton,the{
mfoi73iation submitted is,to the best o f my knowledge and belief true,accurate,and completo I am aware that there are significant
penalties fox submitting false information,snot-4g the possibility„of fines anii�mpriscinment for lmowmg tnolahons"
. a Monte'L Vall,'Superintendent Wastewater Treatments•�.
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Use.,nly timts.ofineasarement-designates`mthe.reporting-facility's TPDES"permit,f9;reporting data
* No Flow/Dseharge'From Site Check this box�f no iiisehargeoccurs and,as a result,there are no data to lie `
entered for all of the parameters ou the DSM f6t.the enhtq mohiloruig period
** ORC On:Site? O1tC must visit facility wd document,visitatipn of facility as required per 15ANCAC 8G,0204
***SigiiaturQ of Permittee„IfAve'd.by other,than the permttee,;thesi,the delegatign o€#if, natoly authority must be on
file with the state,per 15ANCAC2B.0506(b)(2)(D)•
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' If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a-time-table
for improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: June YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL.
Applicable Permit Limit: B0135,Weekly Average, 33.0 mg/l
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,e, 5/31-6/6/15, 36.8 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/7-13/15, 68 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/14-20/15, 84 mg/l
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/21-27/15, 33.8 mg/I
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Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6115, 17.10 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,617-13/15,21.20 mg/I
Violation:. Ammonia as N, Weekly Average,6/14-20/15, 37.26 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,6/21-27/15,22.84 mg/l
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Applicable Permit Limit: TSS,Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
TSS,Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 71.2 mg/I l
TSS,Weekly Average, 6/7-13/15, 106 mg/I a
Applicable Permit Limit: BOD5, Monthly Average, 22.0 mg/I
Violation: BOD5, Monthly Average, June 2015, 55.05 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
—:----.Violation: --- ------ -Ammonia-as-N-Monthly Average,-June-201.5,24.36-mg/l.-.
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Applicable Permit Limit: TSS, Monthly Average,45.0 mg/l(SOC limit)
Violation: TSS, Monthly Average, June 2015,77.24 mg/I
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Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Monthly.GM,200/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM,June 2015,278 mg/I
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Multiple violations listed above were attributed to the petroleum product(s)entering the plant, beginning in May
2015. The Issue was reported to Linda Wiggs from the Asheville Regional Office,with regular updates. Additional a
attempts to clean out the contaminated sludge, and reseeding with nitrified sludge have had mixed results. SBR
tank#1 has recovered,with nitrifying organisms thriving. However,the other three SBR tanks are still not achieving
significant nitrification. We will continue to make every effort possible to bring the plant back into compliance. f
STAT, Inc,was issued a Notice of Violation(for illegal discharge of petroleum products into the collection system.

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Certified Mail#
Return Receipt Requested 7014 0510 0000 4466 8734
October 29, 2015
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
City of Lenoir
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Case No. LV-2015-0247
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$2,909.26($2,750.00 civil penalty
+$159.26 enforcement costs)against City of Lenoir.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report(DMR)
submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of June 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No.NC0023736. The violations,which
occurred in June 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that City of Lenoir violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES Permit No.NCO023736 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law,and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, l, G. Landon Davidson,
Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against City of Lenoir:
2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\Internet:www.ncdonr.gov<Iittp://www.ticdeilr.gov%-
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1 000.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.l(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736, by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD- Cone.
_. _$-1-,000.0-0 1_of_the_1__violations_of_L43215.1(a)(6)and_NPDES-PermitNo.NC_0-023'Z36,_-by-discharging-waste-
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Geometric Mean for FEC
COLI.
500.00 2 of the 2 violations of 143-215.l(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.N00023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD-Conc.
250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.l(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.N00023736, by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for FEC
COLI.
$2,750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$159.26 Enforcement Costs
2 909.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality(do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may _
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in
the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for
payment,and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was
not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed"Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"form within thirty(30)days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
-hearing.-_—You-may-obtain-the-petition-form-from-the-Office-of-Administrative-Hearings.Y-ou-must-file the-petition-with—
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile(fax)or electronic mail by an attached file(with restrictions)-provided
the signed original, one(1)copy and a filing fee(if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2)is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(7)business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M.Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30)days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp(not a postmark),will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.

If you have any questions,please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G.Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
Central Files, Water Quality Section (w/attachments)
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2015-0247 County: Caldwell
Assessed Party: City of Lenoir
Permit No.: NC0023736 Amount Assessed: $2,909.26
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c),remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents,as to why the
factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation(i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CITY OF LENOIR )
GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO023736 ) CASE NO. LV-2015-0247
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$2,909.26 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 29, 2015,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty(30)days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30)days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
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CERTIFIED LABORATORY(1)LOWER CR :WWTP.LAB CERTIFIC TIOI NUMBER: 71-
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OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE• Ill .MONTE L.SLL'i1. 1 GA IV CERTIFICATION NUMBER: 4488
PERSON(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES: B _ TORY STAFF ORC PHO E. [phone]
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Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD OC criteria were ins 'This does not necessan y'msan that the data are invalid. '
Codes: .1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mg/L;.2)1ddd contrdWopletion less than 2 mg/1*final D:O:Tess than 1 mg/L'3)'All sample '
depletions are less than 2 mg/l. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/I. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases:with condentraton).
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All monitoring data'and'sampling frequencies meet permit requirements _
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All monitoringdata and sairi lin frequencies do NOT meet eiviit requirements
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The permittee shall re&i16 the Director or the appropriate Regional-Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public 3
health or the environment. Any information shall'b'e provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of-me. t
ipn s tance's'. A;writtensubmission'shall also be'provided within 5 days of the time the permittee oecomes aware of the
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circumstances.
If'the faeility is noncompliant,please attach`a hs't of corrective actions being takeh.and a time-table for:improvements to be
made as`r"equired by..Part I E 6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certi y,.under penalty of lav that thus document'and all attachments were prepareii:undei my direction or supervision in accordance
with asystem-designed to assure°that qualified personnel'properly gather and evalttate'the information submitted Based on my
, e mainquiry of the person-or pernwh mhos peron irectlesponsiblefogathn tiontheomnh y
informatioi submitted is,to the best of my lrnowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete I am aware that tliere are significant
penalties for submitting false-Itformation,including the possibility of fines and unpnsonment for lmowing violations"
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City-of Unoir;P.O.Box 958 Lenoir;:NC 28645 [phone]', , ' ' mfwalf e-c!aenoir.nc:us, 3131/2019
Pernuttee Address Phone Number a-mail addtess Permit Bxpuatton Date
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Certification No. 243
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Parameter Code assistance maybe ob amed by calling the NPDES Uffltat(919)3,33-5083.or by visiting the Surface.-Water Protection 7
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No Flow/Discharge From Site Check this box if iib cischarge:occurs and;as'aresult,there are no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on the DMIt fox the entire monitoring period
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file'.with thevate per 15A NCAC:2B;0506(b)(2)(D).
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If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a-time-table
_ for improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: June YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL.
Applicable
pp cable Permit Limit: 130135,Weekly Average, 33.0 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Week[
y Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 36.8 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/7-13/15, 68 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/14-20/15, 84 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/21-27/15, 33.8 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 17.10 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,6/7-13/15,21.20 mg/I
Violation:. Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,6/14-20/15, 37.26 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,6121-27/15, 22.84 mg/l '
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS,Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
TSS,Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 71.2 mg/I y
TSS,Weekly Average,6/7-13/15, 108 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: BOD5,Monthly Average, 22.0 mg/I
Violation: BOD5, Monthly Average, June 2015, 55.05 mg/t
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
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Applicable Permit Limit: TSS, Monthly Average,45.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
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Violation: TSS, Monthly Average, June 2015,77.24 mg/I j
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Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Monthly GM,200/100ml
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Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM,June 2015,278 mg/I
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Multiple violations listed above were attributed to the petroleum product(s)entering the plant, beginning in May
2015. The issue was reported to Linda Wiggs from the Asheville Regional Office,with regular updates. Additional
attempts to clean out the contaminated sludge, and reseeding with nitrified sludge have had mixed results. SBR
tank#1 has recovered,with nitrifiying organisms thriving. However,the other three SBR tanks are still not achieving
significant nitrification. We will continue to make every,effort possible to bring the plant back into compliance.
STAT, Inc,was issued allotice of Violation(for illegal discharge of petroleum products into the collection system.
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES-CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Lenoir
Facility Name: Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO023736
County: Caldwell
Case Number: LV-2015-0247
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to private
property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Two Weekly Average BODs exceeded the permit limit by 51.1%&86.7%.
One Monthly Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 81.8%.
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 134.8%.
One Monthly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 42.6%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money could have included the cost of taking samples of the influent to give a more clear picture of
what was coming into the facility.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been four civil penalty assessments in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26
Date G.Landon Davidson,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 7, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8581
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0632
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO023736
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
A review of the June 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
06/30/2015 001 BOD 54.55 mg/L 30 mg/L
06/13/2015 001 BOD 68 mg/L 45 mg/L
06/20/2015 001 BOD 84 mg/L 45 mg/L
06/30/2015 001 1 Fecal Coliform 285.19 #/ 100 ml 200 #/ 100 ml
06/13/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 939.07#/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted violation of
North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736. 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) days after
receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on
the June 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr,org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 7, 2015
Page Two
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October,7;2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8581
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0632
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
A review of the June 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
06/30/2015 001 BOD 54.55 mg/L 30 mg/L
06/13/2015 001 BOD 68 mg/L 45 mg/L
06/20/2015 001 BOD 84 mg/L 45 mg/L
06/30/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 285.19 #/100 ml 200#/ 100 ml
06/13/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 939.07#/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI)is being issued for the noted violation of
North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736. 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) days after
receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on
the June 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:l/podal,ncdenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

s
Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 7, 2015
Page Two
Remedial actions,if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
meat 828/196-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson,P.G.,Regional.Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 29, 2015 f ,�
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8710
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Department of Environmental Quality and
Environmental Management
Commission vs. City of Lenoir.
Special Order by Consent WQ S13-002
Stipulated Penalties
SP-2015-0003
NPDES Permit Number NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County j
Dear Mr.:Bailey:
The City of Lenoir entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC)WQ S13-002 with the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the City of Lenoir
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Gunpowder Creek WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent i
limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded. j
Under section 3 of the Special Order,by Consent, the City of Lenoir was required to
comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to
comply with the interim effluent limitations for Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Suspended Solids
contained in "Attachment A" of the Order for the month of June 2015. E
After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to
waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by
Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$750.00 for each Weekly Average violation and
$1,750.00 for each Monthly Average violation is now due for a total of 8 000.00..
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Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environmental Quality must
be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30) days from receipt
of this demand:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
I
You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not
foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
i
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 US.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]/ FAX: [phone]
Internet: hftp://portal.nodenr,org/webAvq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 29, 2015 L. -
Page Two
-----1f-you-wish-to-contest-any-portion-of-the-civil-penalt-y-assessment;-you must request an ----
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes.
You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone[phone] Facsimile [phone]
and mail or hand deliver a copy of the petition to:
General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Janet
Cantwell of this Office or me at(828) 296-4600.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files ,
NC DEQ General Counsel '
NPDES Point Source Compliance Unit/SOC
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Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 29, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8710
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Department of Environmental Quality and
Environmental Management
Commission vs. City of Lenoir
Special Order by Consent WQ S13-002
Stipulated Penalties
SP-2015-0003
NPDES Permit Number NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
The City of Lenoir entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC) WQ S13-002 with the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the City of Lenoir
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Gunpowder Creek WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent
limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded.
Under section 3 of the Special Order by Consent, the City of Lenoir was required to
comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to
comply with the interim effluent limitations for Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Suspended Solids
contained in "Attachment A" of the Order for the month of June 2015.
After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to
waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and-pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by
Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$750.00 for each Weekly Average violation and
$1,750.00 for each Monthly Average violation is now due for a total of 8 000.00.
Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environmental Quality must
be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30) days from receipt
of this demand:
Point Source Compliance/ Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not
foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S,Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]/ FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:Hportal.ncdenr.org/webtwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 29, 2015
Page Two
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administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General
Statutes.
You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile [phone]
and mail or hand deliver a copy of the petition to:
General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Janet
Cantwell of this Office or me at(828) 296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
NC DEQ General Counsel
NPDES Point Source Compliance Unit/SOC
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MONTHLY MAXIMUM 2.735 25.0 7.2 47 120 8 0 6,000 8.1 37.65 38.24 5.50
Comp.(C)/Grab(G) CONT._ G G G C C C G G C C C::.
WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT ' 3(D:Maxj . . `45 15:0 -1,000 70
LgO Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test'(BDL)'computed using BDL=O, for Fecal Coliform,G.M.computed using BDL l:z
Any entered flags indicate that not-all BOD QC criteria were rriet: This does hot n6cessarily mean thaf the data are invalid.'
Codes: .1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mg/1.::2)Seed controhdepletion less than 2 mg/for final D.O.less than'l mg/l `3)All samples
depletions are less than 2 mg/l. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/I. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases with:concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in ffect on October 1,2013

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Facility,Status:(Please check one.of the following)
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages,if applicable)
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permitrequirements a .
Noncompliant
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The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public"
health or the environment. Any information,shall b prov�ded�tirally within 24 hours from the time the permttee became aware of the '
circumstances Awritte'n submission`shall alsole provided witliin 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
c>rcumstances.
Ifahe facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for improvements to be
made as'required by.Pa of theMDES permit.
"I certify,under penalty.of law,that this`document and all aftachments.were prepared,under_my.directionbr supervision.m Etccoidarice
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based,on my -
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inquiry of the person or persons wh&�managed the;.system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the;information,the,,,,
-:. re are significant'
information submitted is,to the best'of my knowledge and"belief,true;accurate,and complete. I am aware that the
penalties for submitting false information,including he possibility of fines and nnprisonment for knowing violations."
Mr:Monte L"Wall;Superintendent Wastewater Treatment
`Permittee (Please print or type)
X
Date
(Required unless.submitted electronically). .
City'of Lenoir,;P.O.Box 958;Lenoir;NC 28545,; (82 757-2198 "" mCwall :ci lenoir.ne,us 3/31/2.019
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Permittee Address_ Phone Number` " email address Perinit Bxpuation Date '.'
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES .
Certified-Laboratory(2) Blue,Midge Labs`(metals CN):' -Certification No. 275
Certified-Laboratory(3); Pace Analytical(As,Pb,Se), :. Certification No. 67
Certified Laboratory-(4) ETT Environmental(Chronic Bioassays) , Certification No. SCb0505(EPA labcode)`
Certified Laboratory(5) Environment 1,Inc..(Hg 1631) Certification No. 243
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PALtAMETERCODES • �
Parameter Code,assistance maybe obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at(919)733-5083 or by visiting the.Surface Water Protection 2
Section's web site;at`h26 enrstate ncus/was end I gfto theit's inform ahon pages
Use only Y units of measurem designated desi ated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data '
* No-Flow/Discharge From,Sitet Cheek this box if no discharge'occurs and,as a result,'there are no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period
**l ORC On Site?. ORC must visrt'facility and document visitatign of facility,as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
m, . :_
***Signature;of Permittee .I f signed by otheraan,the;peimittee,then.the:delGgation of the;signatory authority must be on,
file,.with:the.state per 15A:NCAC 2B:0506(b)(2)(D).
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If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: June YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: BOD5, Weekly Average, 33.0 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 36.8.mg/I
Violation: BOD5, Weekly Average,6/7-13/15, 68 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/14-20/15, 84 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/21-27/15, 33.8 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 17.10 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 6/7-13/15, 21.20 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia.as N,Weekly Average, 6/14-20/15, 37.26 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 6121-27/15, 22.84 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS, Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
TSS,Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 71.2 mg/I
TSS,Weekly Average, 6/7-13/15, 108 mg/1
Applicable Permit Limit: BOD5, Monthly Average, 22.0 mg/I
Violation: BOD5, Monthly Average, June 2015, 56.05 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, June 2015, 24.36 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS, Monthly Average,45.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: TSS, Monthly Average, June 2015, 77.24 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Monthly GM,200/ 100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM, June 2015, 278 mg/I
Multiple violations listed above were attributed to the petroleum product(s)entering the plant, beginning in May
2015. The issue was reported to Linda Wiggs from the Asheville Regional Office,with regular updates. Additional
attempts to clean out the contaminated sludge, and reseeding with nitrified sludge have had mixed results. SBR
tank#1 has recovered,with nitrifiying organisms thriving. However,the other three SBR tanks are still not achieving
significant nitrification. We will continue to make every effort possible to bring the plant back into compliance.
STAT, Inc,was issued a Notice of Violation(for illegal discharge of petroleum products into the collection system.
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EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 001 MONTH: June YE/ GTT 2015
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FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREED P Division of water 16psAsSIS111 COUNTY: CALDWELL
CERTIFIED LABORATORY(1)LOWER(Aff WWTP LAB CERTIFIC TIO�I NUMBER: 71
(additional laboratories on the backside/ ge` of this form) �nq� r'
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE' 11A .MONTE L. L 1 1 GR}4DE: IV 'CERTIFICATION NUMBER: 4488
PERSONS)COLLECTING SAMPLES: B` ' TORY STAFF ORC PHO E {828)757-2198
CHECK BLOCK HERE IF ORC HA Gfli ] NO FLOW/DISCHARGE FROM THIS SITE
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11 1030 12 Y;: 2.661 22.3 6.8 :; <20: 66_,a 20.30 120 > 6,000 6.2
12 1030 12 Y 1;031. 21.0. 6.7. <20_; 60;4 22.7 180 360 6.3
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17 1030>< 12: Y. 0.784 23.8 . 6.90 20 42 + •�31.80 74 38 7.2
18 1030 12 Y 0.718 22.2 6.5 <20 60 + 26.00 35 2,600 6.5
19 1030 _, ;. "12':.. Y . :0.756.. 22.9 6 8, <20 -120-
20 + 26 7 51
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25 1030 12 Y• 0.763 24.4 -6.8-; 47 62 23.60. 93 560 s. 7.1
26 1030 12- Y 0.725 21.8 6.9 <20 30 24.20 45 3,000 7.2
27 1030 12 N 0.653 26
29 1030 12 Y 0.639 ...21.2 6.6 29 43 . 19.50 130 3,800 7.8
30 ,"1030 12` Y ' 0.657' 22.0 6.6 <20 44 22.80 16 470 7.6 ;
MONTHLY MAXIMUM 2.735 25.0 7.2 47 120 8 0 6,000 8.1 37.65 38.24 5.50
Comp.(C)/Grab(G) CONT. G G G C C C G G C C C
WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT " ''(D.Max) 45 15.0 70 1,000
@ Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test(BDL)computed using BDL=O; for Fecal Colifonn,G.M.computed using BDL 1.
Any entered flags indicate that not aII BOD`QC criteria were met This"does not necessarily mean that the'data are Invalid.'
Codes: .1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mg/I._`2)Seed control depletion less than 2 mg/hor final D.O.less than 1 mg/i:`3)Alf sample
depletions are less than 2 mg/l. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/I. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases:with'concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range.
NOTE: SOC limits were in ffect on October 1,2013
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Facility.Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
-including weekly averages,'if.applicable)
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements a
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or the environment. Any information shall bq provided ally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the°
circumstances.,. A written submission shall also be provided witfiin 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
m_r
circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for improvements to,be
made as'required by Part-i L 9.6 of the NPDES permit.
'I certify,underpenalty of law,that this document and all attachments.were prepared under.my direction'or supervision in accordance
with`.system designed to assurethat qualified personnel properly`;gather and evaluate the information submitted.' Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who�managed the-system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the.information,the
'y , aware that there are sigtuficaut
enalttes for bxmttin�fals emformation,�knowledge and belief,true accurate,and com lete I am wm_violations."
cludm the ossibtli of fines and nn nsonment for im
P g g p , ty p... . g
-r Mr.Monte L.Wall;Superintendent Wastewater Treatment +
:.. Permittee (Please print or type)
Si afore Perms ee .* Date
(Required unless.submitted electroiucally) ..
City,of Lenoir,P.O.Box958,Lenoir;NC 28645: [phone] . " rnWall0ci.len&.ne,us 3/31/2019
Permittee Address Phone Number email address. Permit Expiration Date
ADDITIONAL;CERTIFIED`LABORATORIES;
Certified Laboratory(2), -Blue':Ridge Labs,.(metals,CN) Certification No '275
CertifiedLaboratory(3). Pace Analytical(AS,Pb,Se) ; ; Certification No. 67'-
Certified Lab' to 4 O ETT Environmental Chrome Bioassays) Certification No SC00505(EPA labcode)"
ry
Certified Laboratory(5) Eiivi onment 1,Ino (Hg"1631) Certification No 243 .
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PARAMETER CODES .
Parameter Code assistance maybe obtained by calling the NPDES Unit of(91 9)733-5083.or by visiting tfie;Surface Water Protection
Section's.web site�ath2o enr:state.nc us/was/was and tin ngtto tli�'s information pages..
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility'sNPDES permit for.reporting data
* No'Flow/Discharge From Sitef Check this box if no discharge occurs and,as a result,there are no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on.the DNR for the entire monitoring penod.
** ORC On Site?: ORC must,visit"facihty,and document visitation,of facility as-required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
***Signatu.Ke,of Permittee: If signed by other.,than,the;permittee,ten.the delegation of the,signatory authority.must be on
file-with.the,state per 15A;NCAC 2B:0506(b)(2)(D).

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If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit. -
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: June YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
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j Applicable Permit Limit: BOD5,Weekly Average, 33.0 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 36.8 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average, 6/7-13/15, 68 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average, 6/14-20/15, 84 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average, 6/21-27/15, 33.8 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 17.10 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 6/7-13/15,21.20 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 6/14-20/15, 37.26 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N, Weekly Average, 6/21-27/15, 22.84 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS,Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/I (SOC limit)
TSS, Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6/15, 71.2 mg/I
TSS,Weekly Average,6/7-13/15, 108 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: BOD5, Monthly Average, 22.0 mg/I
Violation: BOD5, Monthly Average, June 2015, 55.05 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, June 2015, 24.36 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS, Monthly Average,45.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: TSS, Monthly Average, June 2015, 77.24 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal Coliform, Monthly GM, 200/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM,June 2015, 278 mg/I
Multiple violations listed above were attributed to the petroleum product(s)entering the plant, beginning in May
2015. The issue was reported to Linda Wiggs from the Asheville Regional Office,with regular updates. Additional
attempts to clean out the contaminated sludge, and reseeding with nitrified sludge have had mixed results. SBR
tank#1 has recovered,with nitrifiying organisms thriving. However, the other three SBR tanks are still not achieving
significant nitrification. We will continue to make every effort possible to bring the plant back into compliance.
STAT, Inc,was issued a Notice of Violation(for illegal discharge of petroleum products into the collection system.

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality " _" g.,..' iV
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Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 7, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0610 0000 4466 8674
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2016-LV-0631
EMC-SOC-WQ-S13-002
Permit No. NC0023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On December 1, 2013, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject
` Special Order by Consent (SOC)whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations from
those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Lenoir's commitment to a schedule of wastewater
treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the terms of the NPDES
Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when modified limits are
exceeded or schedule dates are not met.
A review of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for June 2016 showed the
following violations:
Parameter Date Interim Limit Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/30/2015 10 mg/L 24.29 mg/L Monthly.Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/06/2015 15 mg/L 17.1 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/13/2015 15 mg/ L 21.2 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/20/2015 15 mg/L 37.26 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/27/2015 15 mg/L 22.84 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
TSS 06/30/2015 45 mg/L 81 mg/ L Monthly Average Exceeded
TSS 06/06/2015 70 mg/L 71.2 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
TSS 06/13/2015 70mg/L 108 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: htt�//portal.ncdenr.ora/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

i
Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 7,2015
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You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the
problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates penalties for noncompliance with
any modified limits contained in the SOC. Section IV of the SOC lists certain conditions under which the
stipulated penalties are not due.
If you have information that will establish to the satisfaction of the Division of Water Resources that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the
Asheville Regional Office within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice. If the Division is not satisfied that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated
penalties as provided-for in the SOC.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:Janet Cantwell or me at
8281296-4600.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files/SOC
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
NPDES Point Source Branch/SOC
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 7, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8574
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2016-LV-0631
EMC-SOC-WQ-S13-002
Permit No. NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On December 1, 2013, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject
Special Order by Consent (SOC) whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations from
those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Lenoir's commitment to a schedule of wastewater
treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the terms of the NPDES
Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when modified limits are
exceeded or schedule dates are not met.
A review of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for June 2016 showed the
following violations:
Parameter Date Interim Limit Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/30/2015 10 mg/L 24.29 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/06/2015 15 mg/L 17.1 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/13/2015 15 mg/ L 21.2 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/20/2015 15 mg/ L 37.26 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/27/2015 15 mg/L 22.84 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
TSS 06/30/2015 45 mg/L 81 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded
TSS 06/06/2015 70 mg/ L 71.2 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
TSS 06/13/2015 70mg/ L 108 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: http://portal.nedenr.orLy/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 7, 2015
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You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the
problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates penalties for noncompliance with
any modified limits contained in the SOC. Section IV of the SOC lists certain conditions under which the
stipulated penalties are not due
If you have information that will establish to the satisfaction of the Division of Water Resources that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the
Asheville Regional Office within ten (10) days after receipt of this notice. If the Division is not satisfied that
the conditions set forth in Section IV have been met, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated
penalties as provided for in the SOC.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
1
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files/SOC
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
NPDES Point Source Branch/SOC
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
August 28, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 7014 0610 0000 4466 8529
Mr: W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and Environmental Management
Commission vs. City of Lenoir
Special,Order by Consent WQ S13-002
Stipulated Penalties
SP-2015-0002
NPDES Permit Number NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
The City of Lenoir entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC)WQ S13-002 with the
North Carolina Environmental Management-Commission whereby operation of the City of Lenoir
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Gunpowder Creek WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent
limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded.
Under section 3 of the Special Order by Consent, the City of Lenoir was required to
comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to
comply with the.interim effluent limitations for Ammonia Nitrogen contained in "Attachment A" of
the Order for the month of May 2015.
After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to
waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by
Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$1,000.00 is now due for each violation and
$159.26 in enforcement costs for a total of$3,159.26.
Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources must be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30)
days from receipt of this demand: j
.Point Source Compliance/ Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]/ FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webAvq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Mr. W. Lane Bailey
August 28, 2015
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You-ar-e-reminded-that-payment-of-said-penalties_mentioned_in_this-letter_will_not
foreclose further penalties-for any future or continuing violations,failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General
Statutes.
You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone[phone] Facsimile [phone]
and mail or hand'deliver a copy of.the petition to:
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Janet
Cantwell of this Office or me at(828) 296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
( cc: 1NQ Asheville'Files
DENR General'Counsel
NPDES Point Source Compliance Unit/SOC
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NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 P '" ° hJNI
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK r REC � � MONTH: May YEAR: 2015
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CERTIFIED LABORATORY(1)LOWER CREI P LAB CERTIFICATI N N MBER: 71
(additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 is form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: N R� NTE L.WAkUG 4AP615V QE ITIFICATION NUMBER: 4488
PERSON(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES: LAB• RY STAFF ORC PHONE: (8 )757-2198
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Comp.(C)/Grab(G) CONT. G G G C C C G G C L C C
WEEKLY PERMIT LIMITr
(D.Max) 45.,. 15.0 70 1,000
@ Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test,(BDL)computed using BDL=O; for Fecal Coliform,G.M.computed using BDL=1.
"*** Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD OC criteria were met: This does not necessarily mean that the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mg/l.'2)Seed control depletion less than 2 mg/l or final D.O.less than 1 mg/i. 3)All sample
depletions are less than 2 mg/I. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/I. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases with concentraton).
6))Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range.
## Total Phosphorous for 5/5/15 performed by Blue Ridge Labs,P.O.Box 2940,Lenoir,NC 28645
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,f1d41 #No TKN performed for ple; alue is r NO3+NO2, erfo d by Blue Ridge Labs.
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Facility Status:(Please check one of the following). 17
All monitoring data andsamplmg frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages if applicable)
{ Compliant
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All monitoringdata and sampling frequencies doNOT meetpermit requirements
F".. Noncompliant
The pertnittee shall report to the Director or the appropgate egional Office any noncompliance that potentiallythreatens public
health or the environment.:Any information shall_be prhvidel orally°within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
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circumstances:
If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for improvements to.be
,l made as required by Part H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with, system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my,_
inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering-the information,the
information-submitted is,-to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete. I am aware that there are,significant
penalties for submitting false information,-including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Mr.Monte.L.Wa11,Superintendent Wastewater Treatment
Permitte (Please riot or pe)
ignatur o erinittee*** Date
(Required unless submitted electronically)
,.., .City.of Lenoir,P.O.Box 958,Lenoir,NC 28645 (82&)75�,-2198 mlwall .ci.lenoir.nc.us 3/31/2019
Permittee Address " -' - Phone Number" e-mail address Permit-Expiration Date
ADDITIONAL CERTHUD LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs''°(metals,.CN) Certification No. -275
Certified Laboratory(3) Pace Analytical(As,Pb,,Se) "" Certification No.- 67
Certified-"Laboratory"(4)` -ETT Environmental(Chronio'`Bioas'says) - Certification No.; SC00505(EPA labcode)
Certified Laboratory(5)' Environment 1,Inc. 1651) +, Certification No: 243
PARAMtTER CODE'S
Parameter Code assistance may.be obtained,by calling the 1rlljbES Unit at,[phone] or by visiting the Surface Water Protection
Section's web site at h2o.enrstate.nc.us/was:and linking to tliei'iit's information pages. -
Use:only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No.Flow/Discharge From Site;.Check this box if no discharge occurs and,as a result,there are no data to be
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entered for 01 of the parameters on the:DMR for the entire monitoring period
** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15ANCAC 8G.0204.31
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***Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the"permiitee,then the delegation of the'signatory authority must be on
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506(b)(2)(D).

City.of Lenoir
Public Utilities Department
Gunpowder Creek:VWVf P
P:O. Box 958
Lenoir,, North Carolina 28645
August 19, 201`5
G. Landon Davidson,;P.G.
Regional Supervisor,:AR,O
Weter 4uality"Regro'ai Operations, NC DENR
2Q:90 US Highway 70'
Swannanoa, NC28778'
Subject; Notice of Violation / City of Lenoir,. Gunpowder Creek WWTP, NPDES
Permit-4 Koo,.3 ; NOV-2015-W 05I 0;s INC-SOC WQ`-S13-002
Dear Mr, Davidson:
This letter is in.,response to the Notice:of Violation letter dated August 1,3,:2015.
The Gunpowder Creek- WWTP (NPQ,$ Permit NG00237�6) was cited for permit
violations: for.Ammonia as,`Nitrogen for the nnonth of ltAay 2Q15. T.he violations: were
Ammonia as N, 5/17 3/1:,5; 21212 mg/I weekly average (SOC limit. is 15:0 mg/l);
Ammonia as N, 5/24-30/15,, 2065 mg/i weekly average; Ammonia as,:N, .May 2015,,
15.78 mg/I. monthly average (SOC limit is 10.0 mg/I) . The following is the response.to
these"violafiions (some of which is reiterated:and/or expounded upon from the"May 2015
DIVIR ucorrective action" page):
In early,April 415; chemical smells were noted in the plant influent, :'t that time;
and: during most of. that month, the Gunpowder. Creek WWTP appeared to be
unaffected. The effluent;remained clear, with BOD, Ammonia as:N, and`T.SS in.
the expected normal range. During the last week of April, and during May 2015,,
larger quan11 tities of petroleum products) vuere found to "be coming into the plant..
The smells were quite st(ong, with "the scent-of diesel fuel most notable:; There
was so much of.the product in the influent:that it was being collected. in the wet
well (several inches of product on the surface), The collection system; was
investigated, but no obvious source"could be found:.
Starting: May 13, floating degreaser was added to the vvetwell in an attempt to
retain and dissolve-the" product. The degreaser was not effective, and sortie of
the petroleum product entered into the biological treatment (SBR tanks). On May
15, STAT, Inc. was hired to pump off the product from the surface of the wetwelli.
However, the product vices still entering the plant. Plant personnel manually
dipped off the wet well to try, to keep more from.* entering fihe! plant: Rising
anirYionia levels. were noted in the SBR "and. plant;effluents, as well as;increasing
BOD and TSS.. On May 21, we began the process of seeding the SBR tanks
with concentrated" sludge from"the City's Lower Creek WWTP (N00o239$1) All

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- - sludge-wasting-was-turned-off;in=an attempt to-regrow-nitrifers-and-othe(
organisms.
In early ,tune 2Q'1;5, the Influent had petroleurn products coming in on an
intermittent basis;: On June 9, the smell was.so bad that our staff could finally
' trace it up the collection I'ine. it was discovered that STAT, Inc. was the cdlpnt of
the petroleum. A large amount was found in. the manhole at their discharge
point: The oompar*y' owner, 0 ... Sparks, said, that their oil/wgter separator
from the truck wash down area was clogged, thus causing.the discharge into tfe:
collection system. The discharge would o:niy happen when truck cleaning was
being done, making the collection ,system investigation difficult. The company
l ad the oil/water separator cleaned: out, and the influx of product into the plant
ceased. The company sent a truck do" to the plant again to clean off.the
Wetwell, as well as the surface of the SBR tanks (Jude 9, 10, 2$). On July
2d15, STAT` was sent a Notice ofilolation, Mr, Sparks responded on ,1uly� g
stating:that their cleaning cycle of their separator,would be more frequent. City
WWTP personnel are p°erforming frequent checks on the company's discharge to.
ensure that no petroleum discharges;are.occurring.
Also on June 9 10,: we re seeded th.e SBRs with sludge from. the Lower Creek
WWTP: "Bioblocks" were added to the wetwell to,help with aity residual surface
organic material, "Biogacs" were -added to, each, S81R to aid in biological
treatment. When these efforts were seen`to not have an effect on the level of
Treatment in'the SB'Rs, we:decided to do a°complete.cleanout of,existing sludges
in each SBR, wasting to our sludge. holding tank. On June.:24-25, the plant was:
re seeded with more slutl a from the Louver Creek WVt(*r
The Gunpowder Creek WWTP effluent:continued to have compliance issues fo:r
the months of June 2015• and July 2015. :SBR: #1 became compliant for
'ammonia i.n Iate..Jtify, b�ut the rest of the SBRs ha:d high levels, of ammonia
: bedichared. SBR #2 andtheplantefuentcarecompiant for ammonia.end
all other parameters during the second week of August 2015. During the period
of non.compliance, we: hsive rerriained in; contact vlrith Linda UViggs;.
Environmental Senior Speclalst with the Asheville Regional office, informing her
of all;of our efforts;to achieve compliance
If you: have any, questions, please call Monte 'Wall, Superintendent of Wastewater
Treatment at 828 757-2198, or Radford Thomas at 828-757=2219.
Sincerely~
_ f
Monte Wall}
Superintendent Wastewater Treatment
CC? Radford L.Thomas,,Rirector°of Public Utilities, City of Lena~
Scott Mldebran,:Manager,City of Lenoir
Linda Wiggs,Environmental.Senior.Specialist,U1IQ Regional Operations;ARO

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North Carolina Department ofEnvironment-and Natural Resources.
Pat McCrory Donald R,van dsrVaart
Governor Secretary
August 13, 2015
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8468
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager ,
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2016-LV-0610
EMC-SOC-WQ-S13-002
Permit No. NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey,
On December 1, 2013, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject
Special Order by Consent (SOC)whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations for
'Fecal'Coliform from those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Lenoir's commitment to a
.schedule of wastewater treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the
terms of the NPIDES Permit. •The $OC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when
modified limits are exceeded or schedule dates are not met.
A review of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for May220„16 showed the
following violations: .
Parameter Date Interim Limit Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 06/31/2015 10 mg/'L 16.78 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 05/23/2015 1.5 mg/ L 21.22 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 05/80/2015 15 mg/L 20.85 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded ,
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You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the.
problems that have led to this violation. Section.III of the SOC stipulates that a penalty in the amount of
$1,000 be paid for'noncompliance with any modified limit contained in the SOC. However, Section.IV of the
SOC lists circumstances under which stipulated penalties are not due, essentially stating this provision.is
Water Quality Regional Operations Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: http:// ortal.ncdenr.orgJweb/wq,
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W.Lane Bailey
August 13,.2015 `
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applicable when the Division of Water Resources can be satisfied the non-compliance was caused by
events or circumstances beyond the control of the Gunpowder Creek WWTP.
If you have information that will prove to the Division that any or all of the criteria set forth in Section
IV have been met; you must submit this-inform
ation in writing to the Asheville Regional office within ten
10 days-after receipt of this notice.'7n the,absence of evidence justifying the application of the provision s
Within Section IV, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated penalties as provided for in the 3
soc. ,
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
828/2964500.
Sincerely,
ti
i Foe,I. G, Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
' Water Quality Regional operations, NCDENA.
Asheville Regional Office
cc. WQ Asheville Files/SOC t
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
NPDES Point Source Branch/SOC
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North"Carolina Departrhent of Env€fonment and Natural.Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor . Secretary
August.28, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 7014 0610 0000 4466 8529
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
' City of Lenoir
P.O. Sox 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 286 45-0958
Subject: Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.and Environmental Management
Commission vs, City of Lenoir
Special.Order by Consent WQ 513-002
Stipulated Perialties
S P-2015-000.2:
NPDES;.Permit Number N00023736 i
Gunpowder Creek WVVTP I
;Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:. i
The City of Lenoir entered-into a Special Order by Conserjt (SOC)WQ S13-002 with the
North Carolina Environmental Management.Co.mmission whereby operation of the City of Lenoir
Wastewater Treatment Plant(Gump w er Creek WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent
limitations and an enforceable schedule while ttie existing WWTP is being upgraded.
Under-section 3,of the Special Order.-lay Consent, the City of Lenoir was required to
comply with interim effluent limitations as.set.fo..rth in the Consent Order, The WWTP failed to
comply with the.interim effluent limitations far Ammonia'Nitrogen contained in"Attachment A"of
the Order for the month of May 2015.
After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to
waive the stipulated penalty,therefore, and pursuant to section'3 of the Special Order by
Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$1,000.00 is now due:for each violation and
$159.26 in enforcement costs for a total of$3.159.,26.
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Payment by certified check payable to the Department of. Environment and Natural
.Resources must be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty(30)
days from receipt of this demand: i
.Point Source Compliance/ Enforcement Unit
Division of WaterResources
i 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U,S.Highway 70,Swannanoa;North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]/ FAX: [phone]
Internet: hitp:l/portaf.nodenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Mr. W. Lane Bailey
August 28, 2015
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You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not
foreclose further,penalties'for any future or continuing violations,'failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes,
I
You must file your original petition with the: ..
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile(919)733-3478
and mail or'hand deliver a copy of the petition•to:
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
160.1:.Mail Service Center. ... .
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Janet
Cantwell of this Office or me at(828) 296-4500.
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Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
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Comp.(C)IGrab(G) = CONT. G G G C C C G G C C 0
WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT (D.Max}1 ;45..: ., ..:, ir):0 , 70.. 1,000,. . ..
(� Averages for parameters with values below detsgtiort limkof test(BDL),computpd using 11DL=0; for Fecal Coilforin„G,M,computed using 613LM.:,
Any entered slags indicate that net all BOD QC criteria.wers met: This dons not necessarily mean that the data are Invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2`rho C' )Seed aontrol depletion less than 2 mg/1 or fines D.t�,Less than 1 mall: 3)All sample
depletions are teas than 2 mall. 4)All Hnal D.O.ieadinas leas than l mgll. 5)Evidence of toidolty in samples'(BOD decreases with conoentiaton).
6),Gtucose l giutamio acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mall range.
## Total Phosphorous for 516116 perlormed by Blue Ridge Labs,P.O.Box:2940,Lenoir,NC 28045
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1, '},,) + #No TKN peftrmad for pte; alue Is r NO3+NO2, •erfo d b Blue Ridge Labs.
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All monitoring data and'samplin' frequencies meet permit requirements -
(ineludigg weekly 4bWge`s';if applicable)
All monitoring data and aat ppg frequencies do l C?T meet perntit requirements
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.: - Noncompliant.
I The permittee shall report to the Director:or the.apprct�'ato-IRegio al Office any noncompliance that potentially:threateus pulyl c '
heolth.or.,the envirpnment.:.Any.information sW.66 podidi6�traUy within.24 hours from the time the petmittee became aware of the
ci,i&an'stanees:-A written submission shall also be'provided.wi uii 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
dircumstances <1
If the facility is noocompliapt,pleoe•attach a:l st of"corrective.actions being taken and a tithe-table for improvements to be `
made as re4uirgd by pert H.Eai of the NPDES permit.
"F certify;under penalty'o lave,t; at this-document and all attachments were prepared under my dire6}on or-'supervision in accordance.
wife a:systenn designed bb assurethat tali ®d.persoel pro perly.gatlier and et+aluate.the informatop subinxtteci.:,.Sased op.mY'.: ..
I jngwrypfthe.person or persons who.mmnaged the system,or those persons du'ectly responsible for gatheriing the infotxnatioti,the '
•u�ormation•submittedis-to.the Best'afmy.knowledge'and:belief,trne;accurate;'and complete.-I am aware that tTiere are.significant- :;
' , penalties•i'nr submitting false:information;-incluc�mg the pgssibilltyof ides and imprisonment for knowing violations:' '. ' :" --`
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-P=itoee Address, Pn under a_MU address .Peamit L cpiiatibri i7ate: .one N
ADDITIONAL C.ERTIT'IED LABt?RA.TORIES'.
CertihedLabomtory(2): Blue:Ytid e:Labs{naetals,.CN).` .CerdficationNo.: 27S
Certified Laboratory(3. "y� ( ) �-.. .•. ... <Z
. ).� .Pace.Anal cal.•As,Pbi•Se t..; ..;'`.. .Certification No: , 67'..:-.. ' ••,
Certified-Labor ET F-Environmetital Chroni&Bio a ) " Certi$cationNo., ;SC00505,(EPA labcode} ;
.Certified Laboratory(5): Enviro 1
� mnertt 1,lnc (Iig'ld �') .Certification No:• 243•'
' it,ARAMMIt,CODES
2?arameter_Code assistance may lie obtained by.caltmg the 15.Unit at.(9 F9).7.33:-5083.or by.visitrltg;tine Surface Water Protection,
Section's web.site ati b2o,enr.statie.na:us/was.and litdein ttt die;'.�,'is information pages,
Use,only units of measuxenient.designated in the reporting facility's NPI)ES permit for reporting data.
* No How/Micharge From'Sitei Check this box if no discharge occurs and,as aresulr,there are no data to be
entered.fpr alI of the par meters.on the,1 MR for the entire moniwiii►g period:::.". 4. .: . .. - ..
** QRC Dn Site?: URA ndust visit facility and docuinenf visitation of facility`a ireguired per 15A NCAC$d,4204,
***Signature of Permittee; if signed by other#lian the permittee,.then the.delegationofttie'signatory autl►ority must be on
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. Lenoir;:i��l�hG.arallria 2884.5 .
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Dear Mr. Davidson
This tetter is:in..responee ti :tE :.Alan e:af 1ff l810'r) letter dated Au ust..1• ,.20.15.
the 'f . :ripQVdr:;C,reel .11W�ITP :fll'U . F'4.rrt?i .# f�1Ofj2 `: ) was. Gtd. fair pertriik
10—1si1s:. c� ;Ar�rr�pr��,a:.as. Nlts'oget�-far # :e.month of �a�r:20(�:. 7".li:e rriplaflahW. .0
Amnmaala ras .; 6t1:7-2.3116i 211 2:Z-:M.ofI waekly .a' ra.9a �5.��: ilmit �� 15�.�. .m9tf};;
Ammonia. as•S., 6/24i-3011�.� 2D.85.:m�11 weekly..avera��; -Am a€s, N, lt?I'ay 2045�;>
15.78 nigh monthly average°.,( :Q lir tit:is 1U.O:mg/f. The following is.the.rosponse:.to
h se Violgtivh'f<.soM0 Qfvt+.10 is.`reefer-to. andfdt�oXpauitded Upon from.,th&May 2018
#n. sry: priEfQ .,.ckernlca:l smeiwere:rote in.the p#.ant infiuerxt, ,A�t.that.tim�;.
arLdl J.ufttTq_mgpf:ef. that rrmofith,: the .Gun,p,awder.Crei sk UUVVTP-appeared to be
unaffected... The effivatlf.'remalned clear, eolith ROD.,, Ammonia as,N„ and 79S, in.
tip eXpoct d rtorrriel r n0 . C rlir 0 tha..l t:w .eli,'of April.,.:an�f d'ur.:frzg lay 2016
Ir qu #fed Qf:ptfofeu lc?r (ut.( .:. ( xe.f4?l?? :to eamn0,eta tf� °piarif,
The me.11e.word uit .: tFQt B,. A N atwo of l.'res�i. 0.:m�st notable•, `7tiera:
was so M.-mch. 0 'thy prQ:d;u:�t,in #ftio r`.n uefit:that It wa;� being �lio�;#ed::i.�t the riot
�nrefl.• several'. inches :cif p:rv:ducf on.the,:surface), 1'he collection ;system was �
Investigated, but no.obvious.s.ource..coutd be.found'. �
tartfil0: a9, d w . inaftMay fk3, f 4ee mpt to
retain and:dissol�►e the product, 'fire: degreaser VVB$ rsot effo�i►t�;,. and ao:M_ of
the petroleum product entered into:the.�161.ogicaf treatment:(04,11.tanks) On May.
16,STAT, 'Inc, was.hired to.pump=off-the product from the-surfece'of the wetw,e116
'However, the product :wea .still .einte.ring the plant. plant: personnel manually.
dipped off ells fat w li 4: try to :keep mom Vor i entering•the ptant Rigfq$ ,
arrirYt�ii?io .i y. i; iiel :ilc led: iri.ft,$0. .: roa$1hg
000 and TS.S., .0n. 4 2.1 we,bagan .the. prq;cess of 'seadN: the ;�B t. *
-W..lh -0.0ft nxlated,sludge,f..r rr th. Ci t` . .L,o t r eK W ( N AQ 9$:1}., Alt
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orgon-isms..
In .:ea#y June 2,015,: tho, 0 luortt .440 --potroleum .products wMing ih on: an
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i.ttgl=rnii. e(A bais s<. C a drar , -ft.'gwif rNas. A'Coed ttia�.I.c staff.# a' d'.( 'ally
trace It up the.c01.1betion line:. It.was biscov�ered:that 8TAT,'Inn; was.the WtprIt Of ;I
the. petroleum ,A large Amount was fo.0 - in t.e rrianhole .� tFreir discharge:
o(-A. Th"e mp I y"s ou�trieir, , axl .:Sperlcs,,.said tf5ot thoIr o -;r separator
from the.truofc Mash dawn area was+ I .Sed; f4u6 oausihq tf a d"hwhi,Argo MO..tho. .
:collection system:: The 4lsc.harge. world.o.n.ly: happen when truck:clearing-wa:s,
being: done, :maWfog,-the collactlo -syrster, investl'aatian:.diffifaiult.' Tire campafny
h9d.the: Offl. water separ9tdtvI69n d. but', ar�d°the Influx of^produot:bbd#Fie plant 4
0 00- Tho .mp"sn -$00t.. al frisk 000 to 1.1101.Plant t 1i off the.
wo*ek, as.woll ss:..tho soiree .of'1ho, I l .terike.4JUne 9,. 10,. 23). -o.ti A fy 0,.
Za°'i: ,�:: T` T wad.sen#:a`. oltce of"' iQ:Iatlo,n. 'ltr. r respr5rtd
I stating°;that there cleanli.g'gVel-e oftheir separairoiwoold ba miore t'requen:t, 0-" .
Y�1 IM"P personnel are perfortt�rng:f.equent.cher. -cats fhe company's discharge-to
onsurer that no petresC"eu t.discYiarges:are;av .urrfri :.
AIsa ob...Jun.04,1=.o,,We *000d i:tho $'$R,*'.0 .sludge front the Lode--Creek
".11:tobla.-.01 erer adds: .to toe.wetwo J fo.b Ip with st1°}�' r,st'd�lai(: t oo
:oigartio rriateri i,, "glop ' wer. aided to. each 5s. ` to. °atd '6 l�`610S. Al
traatm6d Whan these offarts were sew"to havd ain eff dt:an the ieue%of
freatisettt in.'tihe .EIs., we-:decide�d ta:da corrtState.cf�aanaut::effstirYg.sledges
iFi. afi'.S:SI , rnraatlrt .o our g(uO s, holc�s>��t�anS�. - .fune:,2�w�5,the pi�tnt was:
e-6.eoded'Wt. rtwro slr€i o.fro :#tte Lower rd kmm
The Gunpowder O.reek: MMITP effi ent:conthued to have: compii Ge:lssuos,k:r
the months. of ..Lune .015 and..' .,1+:Ely 201 ER. #9 laecattte> :aampltant. far'
amirnoiia� in .late:.,i '[y, : it;.trae. :rast of this SRt h :d: high, loVels of ammonia
r ... 13 # Arid:ti plant.effiu b ca cQm llarrt fer ammani .:ar�,o
aCf fror:. ata�: to s: r rit ti0 secAN � of°J� l�ti '�41°�. 'A.urinq.-the. Oviod
of :nrsi Tr fh (lance:,:. .-w 4.4 .�retnOjo in: rcirftaot:: with. Unda
Ehvir..men...tal: `ep cir wR.ec aflst.u itkF the: shevllle I e ±ar e o % e;:I:n mi..r ;der
:4'altof':aui ffca:rtato-sich.ieve-cvmpllance,
If °yar b-gue arly' queefidris,. pleas+s call .Monte WkII-j Superintendent bf Wastewater
Tr pp ctr Radfcirf (� tasit=l -y57� 18 .
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Superinric%�n#.lfilastewat�er Treetent
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
August 13, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8468
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2016-LV-0610
EMC-SOC-WQ-S13-002
Permit No. NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP-
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On December 1, 2013, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject
Special Order by Consent(SOC)whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations for
Fecal Coliform from those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Lenoir's commitment to a
schedule of wastewater treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the
terms of the NPDES Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when
modified limits are exceeded or schedule dates are not met.
A review of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for May 2016 showed the
following violations:
Parameter Date Interim Limit Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 05/31/2015 10 mg/ L 15.78 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 05/23/2015 1.5 mg/L 21.22 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen j 05/30/2015 j 15 mg/L 20.85 mg/ L Weekly Average Exceeded
You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the
problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates that a penalty in the amount of
$1,000 be paid for noncompliance with any modified limit contained in the SOC. However, Section IV of the
SOC lists circumstances under which stipulated penalties are not due, essentially stating this provision is
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.or /wg eb/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Mr. W. Lane Bailey
August 13,.2015
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applicable when the Division of Water Resources can be satisfied the non-compliance was caused by
events or circumstances beyond the control of the Gunpowder Creek WWTP.
If you have information that will prove to the Division that any or all of the criteria set forth in Section
IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the Asheville Regional Office within ten
(10) days after receipt of this notice. In the absence of evidence justifying the application of the provision
within Section IV, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated penalties as provided for in the
SOC.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
828/296-4600,
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR,
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files/SOC
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
NPDES Point Source Branch/SOC
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
August 28, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8529
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and Environmental Management
Commission vs. City of Lenoir
Special Order by Consent WQ S13-002
Stipulated Penalties
S P-2015-0002
NPDES Permit Number NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
The City of Lenoir entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC)WQ S13-002 with the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the City of Lenoir
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Gunpowder Creek WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent
limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded.
Under section 3 of the Special Order by Consent, the City of Lenoir was required to
comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to
comply with the interim effluent limitations for Ammonia Nitrogen contained in "Attachment A",of
the.Order for the month of May 2015.
After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to
waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by
Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$1,000.00 is now due for each violation and
$159.26 in enforcement costs for a total of$3,159.26.
Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources must be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30)
days from receipt of this demand:
Point Source Compliance/ Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]/ FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
August 28, 2015
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-- -- You-are-reminded-that-payment-of--said-penalties-mentioned--in-this letter will not—- -
foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates,
or interim effluent violations.
If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of
Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General
Statutes.
You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile [phone]
and mail or hand deliver a copy of the petition to:
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Janet
Cantwell of this Office or me at(828) 296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
DENR General Counsel
NPDES Point Source Compliance Unit/SOC
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11 -. .1030_ 12 Y _ .0.71.7 18.1 6.3 44 6.7 6.33 6.8 38 8.3
12 1030 12 Y 0.835 19.0 6.7` 25 16 `" 8.30 15 < 1 8.5
13 1030 12 Y 0.853 .; 18.4 61 <20 38:, 11.30 120 140 7.4
14 1030 12 Y" 0.814 18.8 6.8 46 44 13.10 120 120 7.6
15 1030 12 Y 0.655 18.3 6.9 44 44 21.50 34 46 8.9
16 1 1030 12 N 0.767 46
17 1030 12... _ N 0.749 42
18 1030 " 12 Y 0.790 20.3 7.2 <20 17 19.90 30 23 8.2
19 1030 . . 12 Y .0.9.99. 20 5 7.1 .. .. 44.• 18. . 17.60. . ... .. 26 _. 23 7.8
20 1030 12 Y 0.854 18.5 6.6 44- ` " 19 20.00 27 10 8.1
21 1030 12 Y 0.810 19.7 7.2 28 18 29.60 23 2 7.8
22 1030 12 Y 0.864 18.3. 6.6 49 28 19.00 50>: 11 8.0
23 1030-_ ....'12 N: :. 0.661 47
4 -"- 030._ .. 12 N: 0.676 <20
25 :1030.:.-. 12. H 0.683 <20_., .
26 20.90 .' : 30 21 .8.0
1030_ 12 _ Y- 0.757 19:8 7.2 <20 __39
27 1030 12 Y 0.911 19.7 6.8 44 25 26.90 130 3 8.3
28 1030 12 Y 0.774 19.7 6.5 40 32.' 17.60i 45 40 8.0
29 1030 12 Y 1.254 19.9 7.0 28 28 18.00 35 78 7.9 33.30 33.79 5.12
30 _;1030 _12 ,
N 1.163;
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1 1030 12 N 0.727 <20 :..
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MONTHLY MAXIMUM 1.594 20.5 7.2 49 44 2 . 0 130 > 6,000 9.1 33.30 33.79 5.12
4 Comp.(C)/Grab(G) CONT. G G G C C C G G C C C
WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT (D.Max) 45 15;0 , 70 1,000
@ Averages for parameters with values below detection limit.of test(BDL)computed using BDL=O; for Fecal Coliform,G,M.computed using BDL=1...
'`*** Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD QC criteria were met: This does not necessarily mean that the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater the n 0.2 mg/1. 2)Seed control depletion less than 2"mg/I or final D.O.less than 1 mg/I. 3)All sample
depletions are less than 2 mg/I. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/I. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples'(BOD decreases with concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range.
## Total Phosphorous for 5/5/15 performed by Blue Ridge Labs,P.O.Box 2940,Lenoir,NC 28645
NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,j51041 #No TKN performed for ple; alue is r NO3+NO2, erfo d by Blue Ridge Labs.
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Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and-,sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
F-1
(including weekly a1rerages,if applicable) ,
Compliant
All monitoring data and sanripling frequencies do NOT meet p ermit req uirements
F . , Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director,or the apprdp ate�Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or,the environment.,.Any information shall be prvidel brally"within.24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be'piovided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances:
If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for improvements to.be
made as required by Part H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify,under penalty of law;that this'documentand all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
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with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly.gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on,my• .
inquiry of the.person or persons who managed the system,or those persons directlyresponsible for.gathering the information,the
information-submitted is;to the best of my knowledge and belief,true;accurate,and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false-information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations"
_. Mr.Monte L.Wall,.Superintendent Wastewater..Treatment
Permitte (Please riot or pe)
tgnatur o erinittee Date
(Required unless submitted electronically)
City of Lenoir,P.O.Box 958;1enoir;NC 28645" _ (82$)754-2198 m1wa11QcHenoir.nc.us 3/31./2019
Pemuttee Address Phone Number e-mail address i Permit'Expiiatiot Date
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs.`(metals,.CN) Certification No. 275
Certified.Laboratory(3) ...,Pace Analytical(As,Pb,-Se) Certification No. V.
Certified-Laboratory(4) ETT Environmental(Chronio"Bioas''iays) Certification No.? SC00505(EPA labcode)
Certified Laboratory(5)` Environment 1,Inc:(Hg'16 1) Certi fication No. 243
EARAM_9TER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NMES Unit at(919)733-5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection ,
Section's web site at h2o.ennstate.nc.us/was and linkin to tre">. "t's information pages.
Use-only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility',s NPDES permit for reporting data
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and,as a result,there are no data to be
entered.for all o f the pazametets on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.:,,
** ORC'On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
***Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee,then the delegation of the'signatory authority must be on
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B ,0506(b)(2)(D). - -

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City of Lenoir
Public Utilities Department
Gunpowder Creek:WWTP
P.Q. Box 968
Lenoir., North Carolina 28645
August 19, 201:5 ,
G. Landon Davidson.,, P".G,.
Regional Superv►sor,:ARO
Water Quality fegional Operations, NC DEN.R
2Q.g0 US Highway 70:
Swannsnoa, NC 2877:8'
Subject:: Notice of Violation /' City of Lenoir, Gunpowder Creek WWTP, NPDES
Permi #NC0023 '36 NOS/-2015-LV=0510; EMC-SOC-WQ`S1.$-002,
Dear Mr. Davidson:
This letter is in response to the Notice.of Violation letter dated August 43, 20:15.
The Gunpowder Creek WWTP (NPIX_$ Permit # NC0023730.) wa' cited for permit
v'ioiations. for.Ammon as:`Nitrogen for the month of May 2015, The v[olat1ons were
Ammon as.,N, 5/17-o23/1:5, 2;1,22 rng1l weekly average (SQC limit, is 15.:0 mg/l);;
Ammonia as N, 5/24-30115,, 20.85 mg/I weekly average, Ammonia as, N, .May 2015,.
15.78 mg/l. monthly average (SOG limit is 10.0 mg/I) . The following is the response:to
these violations(some of which is re[terated`::and/or expounded upon from the May 2015
DMR "corrective.action":page.):
In earlyAprii 2015, chemical smells were noted tithe plantinfftaent, .At that time;:.
and: during most of that month, the Gunpowder Creek: WWTP appeared to be
unaffected. The effluent remained clear, with BOD, Ammonia as N,. and'TSSI in.
the expected normal range. During the Ia- week-of April, and during May 2015,.
larger quantwtes of petroleum product(s) were found to be coming into the plant,
The smells were quite strong, _with the scent of diesel fuel most notable., `There
was so much of the product,in the influent that it.was being collected in the wet
well (several inches of;product on the surface), The collection system was:
investigated, but no obvious.source.could be found`,
Starting: May 11 floating degreaser was added to the wetwell in an atkem-pt to:.
retain and dissolve the product. The degreaser was not effective; and some of
the petroleum:product entered into the biological treatment (SBR tanks): On May
15,, STAT, Inc. was hired to pump off the product from the surface of'the wetwell::
However, the product was still entering the plant. Plant personnel manually
dipped off the wet well to try to keep more Vom 'entering. the. plant: Rising
ammonia levels were noted in the SBR and plant effluents, as well. as increasing
BOD and T88. On May. 21, we.bega:n the process of seeding the SBR tanks
with concentrated; sludge from:the Gity's Lower Creek WVVTP (hICQQ23$81}. All

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organisms,
In early June 2445, the influent had petroleum products coming in on an
intermittent basis,: On .,lone 9, the smell yeas so bad that.our staff could 'finally
trace it up the collection line. It was discovered that STAT, Inc.. was the, culprit of
the petroleum. A large amount was found in, the manhole at their discharge:
point: `The oompatly's owner, Carry Sparks, said that their oillwafer separator
from the truck wash down area was clogge..d, thus oausing..tho di$cl�Orgo into the:
collection system. The discharge would only happen when truck cleaning waa
being done,; making the collection ;system investigation. difficult. The c.o.mpany
had the oil/water separator-cleaned: out, and thee infla. of product,into the plard
ceased. The company. seat, a truck down to the plant again td clean off the;
"retweil, as well as the surface of the $BR.tanks (Jun® 9,. 10, 23), On July fi,:
2015, STAT was sent a: Notice of Violation �Ar, Sparks respond d on July 9;
stating thait their cleaning cycle of-their separator: would be more frequent. City
WWTP personnel are performing frequent checks on the company's discharge to,
ensure that no petroleum discharges:are;occurring:.
Alto ot� dune 9 1'0,; we re-seeded the SBf s with sludge TWO the Louver:Creep
uVWTP: "B1loblocks'" were added.to the wetweli t. help with airy residual surface
organic material;, "Biop acs. were added to each SSR to aid irt. biological
treatment. When these,efforts were seen ta Indt, have an effect:on the level of .
treatment in the SBRs,,we dec%ded to do'acort Plete.clean.outof;exsting sludges
in eac.,h SB t, wanting to our aludge: holding tank. On June 24-25, the plant was:
re seeded with more sludge from the Louver creek�l11iITP+
The Gunpowder Creek VVVVTP effluent continued to have, compliance issues for
:the months of June 2015• and. July 2015. SBR #1 became compliant for
emmonia in la#e. bly, but the rest of the SBRs had high levels, of ammonia
discharged. SSR #2 and the plant effluent e,came compliant for,ammonia.and
all ether parametors durEng the second week of 1�ugust'2016. Durin.the perto
of no compliance, we: have rerhained; in: caritact with Linda 1 I gs;.
Environmental Senior Specialist with the As Regional office, In flforming her
of all Qf our efforts(to achiever compliance,
If you "have. any' queatlons, please call Monte Wall-, Superintendent of Wastewater
Treatment at;878 757 2190. or Radford Thomas at 828-757=2219
Sincerely, 5
Monte Wall,
Superintendent'Waste Treatrrient
C:C Radford L.Thomas,.Director.°of Public Utilities, City of L6Adir
Seott Hikdebrahi,;Manager,City'of Lenoii
Linda V1(iggsT Environmental:Senior:.Specialist;WQ Regional Operafians ARO'

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
August 13, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8468
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-LV-0510
EMC-SOC-WQ-S13-002
Permit No. NCO023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On December 1, 2013, the Environmental Management Commission entered into the subject
Special Order by Consent (SOC)whereby the subject WWTP was granted relaxed effluent limitations for
Fecal Coliform from those imposed by the NPDES Permit, in exchange for Lenoir's commitment to a
schedule of wastewater treatment plant improvements that will return the WWTP to compliance with the
terms of the NPDES Permit. The SOC contains provisions for the assessment of stipulated penalties when
modified limits are exceeded or schedule dates are not met.
A review of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek WWTP's monitoring report for May 2016 showed the
following violations:
Parameter Date Interim Limit Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 05/31/2015 10 mg/ L 15.78 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 05/23/2015 15 mg/ L 21.22 mg/ L. Weekly Average Exceeded
Ammonia Nitrogen 05/30/2015 15 mg/ L 20.85 mg/L Weekly Average Exceeded
You are directed to immediately take whatever remedial actions are necessary to correct the
problems that have led to this violation. Section III of the SOC stipulates that a penalty in the amount of
$1,000 be paid for noncompliance with any modified limit contained in the SOC. However, Section IV of the
SOC lists circumstances under which stipulated penalties are not due, essentially stating this provision is
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70, Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Internet: http://L)ortal.ncdenr.orghveb/wq
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August 13, 2015
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applicable when the Division of Water Resources can be satisfied the non-compliance was caused by
events or circumstances beyond the control of the Gunpowder Creek WWTP.
If you have information that will prove to the Division that any or all of the criteria set forth in Section
IV have been met, you must submit this information in writing to the Asheville Regional Office within ten
(10) days after receipt of this notice. In the absence of evidence justifying the application of the provision
within Section IV, this Office will proceed with assessment of stipulated penalties as provided for in the
SOC.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
_ cc: WQ Asheville Files/SOC
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
NPDES Point Source Branch/SOC
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North Carolina Department,of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Certified Mail#7014 0510 0000 4466 2176
Return Receipt Reauested
July 21,2015
Monte L Wall,Plant Superintendent Treatment Wastewater
City of Lenoir
PO Box 9.58
Lenoir,NC 28645-0958
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
City of Lenoir
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Case No.MV-2015-0021
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$425.26($266.00 civil penalty
+$159.26 enforcement costs)against City of Lenoir.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report
(DMR) submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of April 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No. NC0023736. The
violations,which occurred in April 2015,are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that City of Lenoir violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of. NPDES Permit No. NCO023736 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be
assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S.
143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water
Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against City of Lenoir:
2090 U.S.70 Highway;Swannanoa,NC 28778
Phone:[phone] \Internet:wvvw.ncdenr.gov<http:/hvww.ncdenr.gov>
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168.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor CADMIUM in violation of NPDES Permit NO.
NC0023736.
- --- 79.00 for—l—of-the—l-failures-to—properly—monitor—C—Y-ANIDE--in--violation-of-NPDES—Permit—No.
NC0023736.
75.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly,monitor TOTAL N - Cone in violation of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023736.
44.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TOTAL P - Cone in violation of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023736.
266.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
159.26 Enforcement Costs
425.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact
and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority;and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty,OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option l: Submit payment of the penalty: .
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not
include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or
new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources ---
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 2: Submit a written request. for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty .assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained
in,the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, sucha request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation
and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why
you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed
below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision
in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for
payment, and provision for Tarther appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you
prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for,remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center i
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 3• File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file
the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is
considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file
(with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS
§150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed
or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the
filing fee and/or the details of the filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are-as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One_(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Sam M.Hayes,General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
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If you 'have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
r
for S.Jay Zimmerman,P.G.
Director,Division of Water Resources,NCDENR
By G.Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDENR
ATTACHMENTS
Cc. WQS Asheville Regional Office' Enforcement File (w/attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
Central Files, Water Quality Section (w/attachments)
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: MV-2015-0021 County: Caldwell
Assessed Party: City of Lenoir
Permit No.: NC0023736 Amount Assessed: $425.26
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For
Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of.Facts" form to request remission of
this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the
Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to
consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty
assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the
accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §
143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply.
Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of
supporting documents,as to why the factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to
the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CALD WELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
City of Lenoir )
Gunpowder Creek WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO023736 ) CASE NO. MV-2015-0021
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $425.26 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated July 21, 2015, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES-CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT(FILE)
Violator: Gunpowder Creek / NC0023736
(April 2015 OMR)
County: Caldwell
Case Number: MV-2015-0021
8 ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b),which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to
private property resulting from the violation;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Total Cadmium,Total Cyanide,Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus were not
monitored Monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of the collection of the
samples and the cost of analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;and
There has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26.
Date G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
07/21/2015 Asheville Regional Office, NCDENR

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EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: April YEAR: 2016
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP CLASS: III COUNTY: CALDWELL
CERTIFIED LABORATORY(1)LOWER CREEK WWTP LAB CERTIFICATION NUMBER: 71
(additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: MR.MONTE L.WALL GRADE: IV CERTIFICATION 4488
PERSON(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES: LABORATORY STAFF ORC PHONE: [phone] rt`I r
CHECK BLOCK HERE IF ORC HAS CHANGED: [ ] O FLOW/Df9PH'� E FRi7M"THIS SITEop
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1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE,I CERTIFY THAT THIS.REPORT IS ACCURATE AND.
RALEIGH,NORTH CAROLINA.27699-1617 COMPLETE.TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
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WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT (D.Max) 145 15.0 70 1,000
@ Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test(BDL)computed using BDL=O; for Fecal Coliform,G.M.computed using BDL=l.
**** Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD QC criteria were met: This does not'necessadly mean that the data are invalid.
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mgll. 2)Seed control depletion less than 2 mg/I or final D.O.less than 1 mgll. 3)All sample >
depletions are less than 2 mg/l. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mgll. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases with concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mgll range.
# Sampling for these parameters were missed;two samples will be collected in May 2015.. NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,2013
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Facility Status:(Please check one of the following) "
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages,if applicable)
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements F7
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or'the appropriate Regional Office'anynoncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the.permittee became'aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware'of the
circumstance's.
If the:facility is noncompliant,please attach a list,of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for improvements to be,
made as,required byPart H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the
information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief,true accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false-information,including the possibility of es an k7xi�so en or ow' i� ons°'
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Permittee (Please print or,type)
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- Sigiftuijp.ofPermi, ee***... Date
_(Requiredunless submitted.electronically)
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City of Lenoir;P.O.Box 958,Lenoir,NC 28645 [phone] m►wallfti.lenoir.nc.us 3/31/2019
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Permitfee,Address Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Date
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs(metals,CN) Certification No. 275
Certified Laboratory(3) Pace Analytical(As,Pb,Se) Certification No. 67
Certified Laboratory(4) : ETT Environniental.(Chronic Bioassays) Certification No. SCO0505(EPA labcode)
Certified Laboratory(5) Environment 1,Inc.(Hg 1631) Certification No. ' ' 243
_ PARAMETER.CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at(919)733-5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection
Section's web site;at h2o.enr.state:nc.us/was and linking to the unit's information.pages.
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and,as a result,there are no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
***Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee,then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on .
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B:0506(b)(2)(D)•

EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 . MONTH: April YEAR: 2016
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
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Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor
Secretary
June 29,2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 6358
Mr. Monte L. Wall, Plant Superintendent
City of Lenoir ,
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-MV-0090
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
Caldwell County.
Dear Mr. Wall:
A review of the April 2015 self:monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Frequency Violation
04/30/2015 001 Cadmium, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
04/30/2015 001 Cyanide, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
04/30/2015 001 Nitrogen, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
04/30/2015 001 Phosphorus, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736.
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) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along
with any information provided on the April 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: hftpalportal.ncdenr.org/webtwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Monte L. Wall
June 29, 2015 r
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. 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. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville,Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Certified Mail#7014 0510 0000 4466 2176
Return Receipt Requested
July 21,2015
Monte L Wall,Plant Superintendent Treatment Wastewater
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir,NC 28645-0958
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
City of Lenoir
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Case No.MV-2015-0021
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$425.26($266.00 civil penalty
+$159.26 enforcement costs)against City of Lenoir.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report
(DMR) submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of April 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No. NC0023736. The
violations,which occurred in April 2015,are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that City of Lenoir violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO023736 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be
assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S.
143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water
Resources, 1, G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against City of Lenoir:
2090 U.S.70 I lighway,Swannanoa,NC 28778
Phone:[phone] \Internet:www.nedenr.gov<http://vvww.ncdenr.aov>
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68.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor CADMIUM in violation of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023736.
-$79.00 foT—hf the-1—failuros—to properly-monitor—CYANIDE—in violation—of—NPDES--Permit--No.
NC0023736.
$75.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TOTAL N - Conc in violation of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023736.
44.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TOTAL P - Cone in violation of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023736.
266.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
159.26 Enforcement Costs
$425.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact
and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority;and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission,OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not
include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or
new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of.
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained
in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation
and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why
you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed
below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision
in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for
payment,and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you
prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) dgys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file
the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is
considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file
(with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS
§150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed
or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the
filing fee and/or the details of the filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Sam M.Hayes,General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
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If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for S.Jay Zimmerman,P.G.
Director,Division of Water Resources,NCDENR
By G.Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDENR
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
Central Files,Water Quality Section (w/attachments)
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: MV-2015-0021 County: Caldwell
Assessed Party: City of Lenoir
Permit No.: NC0023736 Amount Assessed: $425.26
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For
Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of
this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the
Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to
consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty
assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the
accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §
143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply.
Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of
supporting documents,as to why the factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to
the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
City of Lenoir )
Gunpowder Creek WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO023736 ) CASE NO. MV-2015-0021
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $425.26 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated July 21, 2015, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of 120
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EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: April YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP CLASS: III COUNTY: CALDWELL
CERTIFIED LABORATORY(1)LOWER CREEK WWTP LAB CERTIFICATION NUMBER: 71
(additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: MR.MONTE L.WALL GRADE: IV CERTIFICATION 0 4488
PERSON(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES: LABORATORY STAFF ORC PHONE: [phone],0q
CHECK BLOCK HERE IF ORC HAS CHANGED: [ ] O FLOW/D( H E F "THIS SITE" [ ]
MAIL ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY TO: LJO X 5/29/2016
ATTENTION: CENTRAL OFFICE (Signat re of O era espor sibl Charge) DATE
N.C.DIVISION OF WATER RES.6,Q i;CdS6 ,015
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE,1 CERTIFY THAT THIS.REPORT IS ACCURATE AND
RALEIGH,NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
50050- ' 00010 . 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31613 00300 00625 00600 0060,
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7 1030. 12 Y 0.798 15;2 6.4 <20 .8.9 : 1.56 8.9 1
8 1030 12 Y 0.953 15.8 6.9 k20' 11 1.20 15 4 9.0 {
9 1030 12 Y 0.792 .16.6 6.6 <20 5.0 1.6 1.38 10 < 1 8.8
10 1030 12 Y 0.787 16.6' s 6.8 21 9.5 Ls 1.56 23 6 8.6gal
11 1 1030 12 N 0.759
12 1030 12 N 0.771, <20
13 1030 12 Y 0.801 15.7 7.1 34 4.7 0.60 7.4 4 82 rift
14 1030 12 Y 0.880 16.6 7.0 30 9.8 0.93 16 3 8.6 1
15 1030 12 Y 1.028 18.5 6.7' 26 7.1 1.761 12 1 8.9 v �;
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17 1030 12 Y 1.563 15.2 6.8 ' 28 13 0.56 7.4 4 9.0tAj 9
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20 1030 12 Y 5.248 15.6 6.8 1 48 27 4 1.21 32 15 8.5 'y
21 1030 12 Y_ 2.149 15.4 6.7 1 28 6.2 1.12 1 7.8 23 8.8
22 .. . 1030 - 12 Y 1.248 16.4 6.5" 30 < 2.0_.4 1.24 14 < 1 .9.0 >
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25 1030 12 N 0.827 20
26 1030 12 N 0.891 39
27 1030 12 Y 1.024 15.4 7.3 28 5.3 2.13 8.7 < 1 8.7
28 1030 12 Y 0.992 20.2 6.8 <20 14 6.54 11 < 1 8.8 s;
29 1030 12 Y 1.021 16.1 6.9 <20 . 9.2 7.56 12 < 1 8.6
30 1030 12' Y 0.950 21.1 6.8 46 5.2 7.88" 11 4 8.7 ,;r
MONTHLY MAXIMUM 5.248 21.1 7.3 ' 48 27 7.88 35 240 9.4
Comp.(C)/Grab(G) CONT. G G G G C C C G G C C "; C
WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT (D.Max) 45 15.0 70 11000
@ Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test(BDL)computed using BDL=O; for Fecal Coliform,G.M.computed using BDL=1.
**** Any entered flags indicate that not all BOD QC criteria were met: This does not`necessarily mean that the data are invalid. _
Codes: 1)DW Blank depletion greater than 0.2 mg/I. 2)Seed control depletion less than 2 mg/I or final D.O.less than 1 mg/l. 3jAII sample
depletions are less than 2 mgll. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/I. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases with concentraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mg/I range.,
# Sampling for these parameters were missed;two samples will be collected-in May 2015. NOTE: SOC limits were in effect on October 1,2013

Facility Status:(Please check one of the following) "
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages,if applicable)
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant ;
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the-permittee became-aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances.
If the facility.is noncompliant,please:attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for improvements to be
made as required by Part H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my,direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the
information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete. I am aware that.there are significant
„penalties for submitting falseinformation,including the possibility of es an unp iso en or ow iola'ons."
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Permittee (Please print or type)
Sign - of Permi ee"*. Date'_
(Required,unless submitted.electronically)
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City of Lenoir,P.O.Box 958,Lenoir,NC 28645 [phone] mlwallOci.le noinnc.us 3/31/2019
Permitiea Address Phone Number .` e-mail address Permit Expiration Date
ADDITIONAL.CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory(2) Blue Ridge Labs(metals;CN) Certification No. 275
Certified Laboratory(3) Pace Analytical(As Pb,Se) Certification No. 67
Certified Laboratory(4) ETT Environmental.(Chronic Bioassays) Certification No. SCO0505(EPA labcode)
Certified Laboratory(5) Environment 1,Inc.(Hg 1631) Certification No. 243
PARAMETER:CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at(919)733-5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection
-Section's web site at h2o.enrstate:nc.us/was and linking to the unit's information pages.:
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and,as a'result,there are no data to be {
entered for all of the parameters on the DMRfor.theentire monitoring period. i
** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required.per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
***Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee,then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on .
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506(b)(2)(D).
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EFFLUENT
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 . MONTH: April YEAR: 2015
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
TGP3B 00094 01077 01002 01027 01034 01042 71900 01062 01067 01051 01147 01092 00720
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DATE Pass/Fail umho/cm Ng/I ug/I ug/I Ng/I ug/I Ng/I Ng/I hg/I Ng/I ug/I Ng/I Ng/I
1 240
2 247 21 86
3
4
5
6 236
7 255
8 259
9 236
10 265
11
12
13 290
14 275
15 209
16 200
17 184
18
19
20 124
21 176
22 183
23 188
24 207
25
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27 261
28 307
29 356 "T
30 319
MONTHLY MAXIMUM 356 < 1 21 86
Comp./Grab G C C C C C
NUN _. AN fib" , , , ,� y !
MONTHLY AVERAGE PERMIT LIMIT I 1 1 4.0 1 1 10.0
@ Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test(BDL)computed using BDL=O.
" Testing for these parameters were performed by Blue Ridge Labs,P.O.Box 2940,Lenoir,NC 28645
"`* Due to collection error,these parameters were not tested during the month. An extra sampling will be done in June 2015.

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES-CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT(FILE)
Violator: Gunpowder Creek / NCO023736
(April 2015 DMR)
County: Caldwell
Case Number: MV-2015-0021
8 ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b),which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to
private property resulting from the violation;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Total Cadmium,Total Cyanide,Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus were not
monitored Monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of the collection of the
samples and the cost of analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;.
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;and
There has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26.
Date G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
07/21/2015 Asheville Regional Office, NCDENR

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Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
June 29,2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 6358
Mr. Monte L. Wall, Plant Superintendent
City of Lenoir
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-MV-0090
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO023736
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Wall:
A review of the April 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Frequency Violation
04/30/2015 001 Cadmium, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
04/30/2015 001 Cyanide, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
04/30/2015 001 Nitrogen, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
04/30/2015 1 001 1 Phosphorus, Total Monthly T Failure to Monitor
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0023736.
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) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along
with any information provided on the April 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Monte L. Wall
June 29, 2015
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. 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. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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