NC0022900_NOV-2020-LV-0905_20201218

December 18, 2020
J Bryce Mendenhall, Operations VP of
Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
PO Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224-0908
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0905
Permit No. NC0022900
Sugar Mountain WWTP
Avery County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the November 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
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001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 11/30/2020 400 6,400 Daily Maximum Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
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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 me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,

Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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