NC0004243_NOV-2020-LV-0620_20200824

August 24, 2020

John J Moss, Plant Manager
Coats American Inc.
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0620
Permit No. NC0004243
Sevier Plant
McDowell County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the July 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violations
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violations:
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 7/9/2020 188.5 211 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Quantity Daily (QD310) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 7/21/2020 188.5 199 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Quantity Daily (QD310) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted 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 (SOC).
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Lauren Armeni of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.

Sincerely,

Daniel Boss, Assistant Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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