NC0026557_NOVNOI2020LV0864_RESP_20201214

ENVIRONMENTAL
Mailing Address: PO Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phvsical Address: 2675 Skvland Drive. Svlva. NC 28779 [phone]
Physical Address: 240-D Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805 [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: environmentalincOaol.com
http://www.environmentalinc,co/
December 14, 2020
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations- Asheville Regional Office
Attention: Lauren Armeni
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
RE: Notice of Violation & Intent to Assess Civil Penalty
Tracking #: NOV—2020-LV-0864
Bryson City WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO026557
Swain County
Dear Ms. Anmeni,
Per the Notice of Violation for Bryson City WWTP; the results for Flow exceeded the
monthly average on 10/31/20 due to the infiltration from the antiquated collection
system. The BOD weekly average exceedance on 10/10/20,10/17/20, 10/24/20 and the
monthly BOD exceedance on 10/31 /20 was due to an unknown substance being
discharged into the WWTP thus causing the BOD to rise. We are continuing to monitor
the issue and are running extra analysis to monitor any changes.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
*1411 Z;k�
Mark Teague
Environmental, Inc.

uocuz>gn cnveiope tu: u��a ruc-ii cu v�ornroo-u��au,r�.00c
Certified Mail # 7020 1290 0001 1766 8125
Return Receipt Requested
December 3, 2020
Regina Mathis, Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713-0726
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0864
Permit No. NCO026557
Bryson City WVVTP
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the October 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 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
10/10/2020
45
63
Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
10/17/2020
45
66
Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
10/24/2020
45
64
Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
10/31/2020
30
51.02
Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru
treatment plant (50050)
10/31/2020
0.6 0.62 Monthly Average Exceeded
' e�psO�teaCae+.ttao�t�f:E��ke��plq�a�tY1-L�1ie�:q�fMpr&aswiaasr: .
.to6xfiaao+Rs`aaMrp�:.xis;:..n..e.eiawsi:aa rr; a

uocu6ign tnveiope iu: u�i4irut-n;tu 4�tss-tsrtsa us5arcaott
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. 143-21S.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.
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 Lauren Armeni of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Ec: LF
Sincerely,
CDocuSig ed by. � 16 .
c387'82DABFB4FF...
Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
, ibc3Cam&�tOpae�esid-E[vtaimwtal.QatRY 1 .IIhislan of N4ie•Ntsoum�t'
Ade.R*ObaMOffice i2WOUS.-7DW40rafW'I2977M