NC0065242_NOV-2020-LV-0683 Response_20201007

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OORESVILLE RECiONAI— OFFICE -
TOWN
207 Mulberry Road
PO Box 189
Grover, North Carolina 28073
704-937-9986
Fax [phone]
October 7, 2020
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
NCDECt
Re: Notice of Violation
NOV-2020-LV-0683
Permit No. NCO065242
Grover WWTP
Cleveland County
Mr. Basinger,
This is in response to the aforementioned NOV.
Ammonia Nitrogen was exceeded for the month of July 2020.
Response: As stated in an earlier response we are aware that Ammonia Nitrogen
is a reoccurring problem.
For a short term fix I will begin Feeding nitrifying bacteria and work with
other peoples to come up with a more sustainable solution.
The town of Grover is also looking at options to either upgrade their existing
plant or replace it. These are expected to be two years out though.
Re. ��rctfully,
J yes L. Davis
ORC
I own of Grover

ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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S. DANIEL. SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
olrector Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7018 0360 0002 2099 7132
Return Receipt Requested
September 22, 2020
Roy Dyer, Mayor
Town of Grover
PO Box 189
Grover, NC 28073
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0683
Permit No. NCO065242
Grover WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Dyer:
A review of the July 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 7/31/2020 3.9 5.17 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
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 NPDES WW 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.
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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.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, 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 have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Ori Tuvia of the
Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
Doc uSigned by:
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W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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