WQ0019665_NOV-2021-MV-0165_20201202

ROY COOPER
Governor
M[CHAEL 5. REGAN
Sec;refury
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Jeffrey Stotesberry
Swan Quarter Sanitary District
PO Box 21
Swan quarter, NC 27885-0021
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 2, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-MV-0165
Permit No. WQ0019665
Swan Quarter Sanitary District WWTF
Hyde County
Dear Mr. Stotesberry:
A review of the August 2020 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 8/1/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 pH (00400) 8/1/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/2/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/4/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/6/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 8/8/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
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Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/8/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 pH (00400) 8/8/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/9/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/10/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/12/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 8/15/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/15/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 pH (00400) 8/15/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/16/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/18/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/20/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 8/22/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/22/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 pH (00400) 8/22/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/23/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/25/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/27/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 8/29/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/29/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 pH (00400) 8/29/2020 Weekly Frequency Violation
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/30/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 8/31/2020 Continuous Frequency Violation
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plant (50050)
Reporting Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter Date Type of Violation
001 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) (00310) 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
001 Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
001 Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 44.5 C 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
(31616)
001 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
(00610)
001 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) (00625) 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
001 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) (00620) 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
001 Nitrogen, Total (as N) (00600)
8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
001 pH (00400) 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
001 Phosphorus, Total (as P) (00665) 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
001 Solids, Total Dissolved- 180 Deg.0 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
(70300)
002 Phosphorus, Total (as P) (00665) 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
002 Solids, Total Dissolved- 180 Deg.0 8/31/2020 Parameter Missing
(70300)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. 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 (SOC).
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Will Hart of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3968.
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Sincerely,
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Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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