WQCSD0632_NOVNOI2020PC0097_20200217

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Return Receipt Requested

February 17, 2020

Aubrey Lewis Deaver
PO Box 1407
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768-1407

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0097
Permit No. WQCSD0632
High Vista Falls
Henderson County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the High Vista Falls on February 7,
2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0632. A summary of the findings and comments
noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.

The Collection System inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional
Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:

Inspection Area Description of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
General I&I from the collection system is disrupting the function of the WWTP and causing permit
limit violations.
15A NCAC 02T .0403(a)(1) The sewer system is effectively maintained and operated at al l times to prevent ….
contravention of groundwater or surface water standards _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Manholes An I&I repair is needed between the manhole at 2 Round Robin Lane and the second manhole
downstream from that on Fairway Falls Rd. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
General The High Vista Falls collection system map does not include the extension to the Lodge at
Mills River Health and Rehabilitation. There is a separate blueprint showing planned
sewer lines for the extension, but no as-built drawings _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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 Collection System Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty
of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates
or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.

If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss
overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A review of
your response will be considered along with any additional information provided. You will then be notified of any
civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office
within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.

Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Boss with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in 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

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