WQ0030088_NOV-2020-LV-0511_20200817

Old North State Water Co.
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Company
August 17, 2020
Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No: NOV-2020-LV-0511
WWTP Permit No. WQ0030088
Majestic Oaks WWTP
Pender County
Dear Ms. Sanchez -King:
Old North State Water Company appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Assessment of
Penalty issued on July 1, 2020 by the Division of Environmental Quality. The Notice of
Violation was issued related to Monthly Average Exceed violation for Total Nitrogen.
Addressing the limit violation, the mixer broke and had to be repaired, blowers kept tripping
out due to clogged air headers and we also had to clean the filters due to blinding. Corrective
actions were taken to address the issues and we are continuously striving to keep the plant in
compliance. We understand this is not our first NOV for the Nitrogen issues but ONSWC is
committed to getting the WWTP in compliance.
We feel that a civil penalty would not be prudent as we have acted in a responsible manner to
address these issues and bring the facility into compliance. Therefore, we request that the
Division considers these efforts when deciding on further enforcement.
Old North Water Company strives for excellence and has always welcomed open
communication with NC DWR Staff to ensure compliance with any permit and we continue to
be concerned about the issuance of NOV's that could have been avoided through open
communication. If Old North State Water Company can be of any further assistance or
additional information is needed, please contact me at 252-235-4900.

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

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ROY COOPER
Covemor
MICHAEL 5. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 7018 2290 0001 8295 9939
Return Receipt Requested
Michael J Myers
Old North State Water Company LLC
4700 Homewood Ct
Suite 108
Raleigh, NC 27609
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qualfty
July 01, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0511
Permit No. WQ0030088
Majestic Oaks WWTP
Pender County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the April 2020 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Nitrogen, Total (as N) (00600) 4/30/2020 7 9.35 Monthly Average Exceeded
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's Non -discharge Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
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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 Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Helen Perez of the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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