WQ0035706_NOV-2020-PC-0387_20200827

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Return Receipt Reauested
August 27, 2020
Ben Stikeleather
Currituck County
153 Courthouse Rd
Ste 302
Currituck, NC 27929-0039
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0387
Permit No. WQ0035706
Moyock Regional WWTP
Currituck County
Dear Mr. Stikeleather:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Moyock Regional WWTP on
August 19, 2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0035706. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Reconnaissance inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Washington
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
End Use -Infiltration The freeboard in the infiltration basin at the time of the inspection was 8 inches in violation
of Condition III.11 of Permit No. WQ0035706 which requires at least two feet of freeboard.
Treatment Filters The tertiary filters were not operational and being bypassed at the time of the inspection
in violation of Condition III.10 of Permit No. WQ0035706, which forbids the bypassing of
partially treated wastewater.
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Ben Stikeleather
August 27, 2020
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A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's Non -discharge Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss
overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business day 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 you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Robert Tankard at [phone] or Randy Sipe
at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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