WQ0014306_NOV-2020-PC-0389_20200831 (2)

ROY COOPER
covernor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 7019 2970 0001 3140 0046
Return Receipt Reauested
Raymond Gottlieb
Sandler Utilities at Mill Run L L C
448 Viking Dr Ste 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
NORTH CAROLINA
EnvironrAgatal Quality
August 31, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0389
Permit No. WQ0014306
Eagle Creek WWTP
Currituck County
Dear Mr. Gottlieb:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Eagle Creek 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. WQ0014306. A summary of the findings and comments
noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Evaluation 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 and Compliance Issues
End Use -Infiltration There is an excessive amount of woody vegetation growing around the high rate infiltration
pond that must be removed as soon as possible. This is a violation of permit condition IIA,
IIIA and III.18.
Record Keeping Operational logs were requested for review and were not present during inspection. This
is a violation of permit condition IV.10.
Treatment Filters The tertiary filter has been down and bypassed for 2 years according to staff during
inspection. The unit was not operational during the inspection and must be fixed as soon
as possible. This a violation of permit conditions IIA, IIIA, III.15 and IV.13.
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In addition, the issues below must also be addressed:
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. To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 30 days upon your receipt of
this Notice of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other
identified issues, if applicable.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition IV.13, 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.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Mays with the Water Quality Regional
Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3940.
Sincerely,
ROW Tom."
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Evaluation Cover Letter and Report
Cc: Laserfiche
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