WQCS00168_NOV-2020-PC-0406_20200908

ROY COOPER
Governor
NIICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
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Certified Mail #
Return Receipt Requested
Mary O'Brien
Town of Star
PO Box 97
Star, NC 27356
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NORTH CAROLIhfA
Environmental Quality
September 08, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0406
Permit No. WQCS00168
Star Collection System
Montgomery County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Star Collection System on
September 2, 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. WQCS00168. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Collection System Non -sampling inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the
Fayetteville Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Sewer and FOG Ordinances Grease education materials were not being distributed to customers. Grease education
materials are required to be developed and distributed to all customers twice per year.
Pump Stations Two pump stations were operating on only one pump. Repairs should be made immediately
to return pump stations to proper operating conditions.
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.
North Caro.na Depart ment of Envlronmenta! Qua! Ry I ➢ivson of Water Res urces
Fayette ;ie Reg:or9l0ffioe 1 225 Green Street, Suite 714 1 Fayettemile, North Carolin925301
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If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Chad Turlington with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3320.
Sincerely,
DocuSignedd by:
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J. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Fayetteville Regional Office - CT
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Fayettevifle Regionsi Dffice 1 225 Green Street, Suite 714 1 Fayetteville, North Carofna 28301
914433 3390