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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0030088_NOV2020LV0730_20201005DocuSign Envelope ID: 4CA004CA-E131-4CD8-820A-2B683F43D469 ROY COOPER Covemo MICHAEL 5. REGAN secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Certified Mail # 7018 2290 0001 8295 9953 Return Receipt Reauested John L McDonald Old North State Water Company LLC PO Box 10127 Birmingham, AL 35202-0127 NORTH CAROLINA Envirortmerttat Quality October 5, 2020 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0730 Permit No. WQ0030088 Majestic Oaks WWTP Pender County Dear Permittee: A review of the July 2020 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Violation(s): Sample Location Parameter Limit Reported Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Solids, Total Suspended 7/31/2020 5 5.7 Monthly Average Exceeded (00530) 002 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 7/31/2020 1.5 2.1 Monthly Average Exceeded N) (00610) 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. North CaioEaa Depa rtlrervt of EnvironmeataJl Q"ity I DOAsran -3f Water Rea ,D D-s 9 Q� W&Wngpon Region; Off w 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wi lra ngton, Norte ,^.aro--r.. a 2-9405 910 796-7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4CA004CA-E131-4CD8-820A-2B683F43D469 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 days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring Report(s). 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 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. If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Helen Perez of the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215. Sincerely, E:1`141SE DO"i0/,73B6F3456... for Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Sean McMillan — electronic copy Upload to Laser fiche North C,aioEna Departrcent of Environmeatai Quality I Di%isran of Water Rea'D D-s Z��p W&Wngpon Regions; Dfrw 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension 11451rn;ngton, Norte Caro --r..a 2-9405 ate" 910 796-7215