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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0014306_NOV-2020-PC-0389_20200831ROY 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. No rth Cam vne Depart meat of EDviron mental QusJ4y I Diosion of Water Re sou roes WasF rgtan Rag on.a Offce 1943 Wash:ngton5quare Mall I Weah.ngton, North Cara ra 27SS ASS .�...:: re....�.. 2 52 -945-6451 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 North Cam:; na Depart wert of Eaviron mental Qual"4y I Diusion of Water Resources Wssh: ngton Reg:ona' 4ffoe I E43 Washington Square Mal; I Wash.ngton. North Ca Vina 27339 252-946-C,48 1