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Dear Mr. Carrigan:
Michael F. Easley, Gove Yr j`}1
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
June 21, 2007
Subject: Notice of Violation
Tracking #: NOV-2007-OP-0016
Illegal Discharge of Washwater
Carrigan & Sons Trucking, Inc.
Alexander County, N.C.
Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) authorizes and directs the
Environmental Management Commission -of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources to
protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has the
delegated authority to enforce adopted water pollution control rules and regulations.
Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted
on June 15, 2007, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. As a result of the investigation, the following condition
was found to be in violation of G.S. 143-215.1:
The washwater resulting from the cleaning of tractor trailer trucks was
being discharged into an unnamed tributary to Lower Little River via
stormwater drainage system. Detergent foam was also observed in the
tributary downstream of the washwater discharge location.
Be advised that G.S. 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of riot more that twenty-
five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per day when the
violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who is required but fails to sepure and/or abide by a
permit required by G.S..143-215.1. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to the surface waters of
the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge.
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To comply with the regulations, it will be necessary.to immediately cease the illegal discharge and
take the appropriate corrective actions to ensure no future discharges occur.
It is requested that you respond in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions taken to cease the
illegal discharge. Please address your response to Mr. Bell by no later than July 12, 2007.
Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION UNIT
610 EAST CENTER AVENUE/SUITE 301
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 2811-5
REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation
DATE OF INVESTIGATION: June 15, 2007
INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bell TIME SPENT: 2.0 hours
PLACE VISITED: Carrigan & Sons Trucking, Inc.. .
PHYSICAL LOCATION: 5587 NCHwy. 16 South/Alexander County
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee
REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation regarding an illegal discharge of washwater.
COPIES TO: Alexander County Health Department
REPORT:
On June 4, 2007, this office received a complaint regarding washwater being discharged
to a creek at the Carrigan & Sons Trucking, Inc. (CSTI) business site. Mr. Wes Bell of this
office investigated the complaint on June 15, 2007.
Mr. Bell met with Mr. Jeffery Carrigan, CSTI, at the business site. The washwater from
the washbay was being discharged into an adjacent stormwater drain. This stormwater drainage
system discharged the washwater directly to an unnamed tributary to Lower Little River
(tributary). The tributary contained detergent foam downstream of the washwater discharge.
Mr. Carrigan indicated that approximately one to two tractor trailer trucks were washed per day
and the detergents used were biodegradable. The facility has a total of nine tractor trailer trucks.
All domestic wastewater water is disposed/treated by a septic tank/drain field subsurface system.
Mr. Bell discussed the relevant environinental regulations and penalties regarding the
illegal discharge. In addition, Mr. Bell -recommended contacting the Alexander County Health
Department (Environmental Health Section) and the Division's Aquifer Protection Section
regarding nondischarge treatment options. Mr. Carrigan was very helpful and courteous during
the investigation. A follow-up investigation by this Office may be necessary to verify the
facility's corrective actions.

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NCGS 143-215. 1 (a)- Water Qualm-
Standard and Creating an Outlet
NCGS 143-215.75 Oil Pollution
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Houser Farms, Inc.
Alexander County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Houser:
On April 17, 2003, Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this Office conducted an .
investigation of analleged illegal discharge of oil at the subject facility. During the
investigation, it was learned that diesel fuel was discharged from a fuel tank that you oum
into an unnamed tributary to South Yadkin River (see attached inspection report)_ The
discharge of wastewater (creating of an outlet) without a permit is a violation ofNTCGS
143-215.1(a)(1). The discharge of oil into the waters of the State that resulted in a
violation of the water quality standards is a violation of NCGS 143-215. 1 (a)(6). Also,
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waters of the State, for the disposal of wastewater, must be obtained if the discharge is to
continue. Furthermore, the failure to immediately notify this department of the oil
discharges and to immediately undertake to collect and remove the discharges of oil are
violations of NCGS 143-215.85'and 143-215.84(a),respectively.
Mooresville Regional. 919 North Main S Moo'
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Houser Farms, Inc.
April 23, 2003
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Pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A, penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates NCGS 143-215.1. Puy -want to
NCGS 43-215.88(A), penalties of up to $5,000.00 per day per violation may be assessed
against any person who discharges oil, who fails to report such discharges, or who f & to
immediately clean up the discharged oil.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by no later than
May 9, 2003 explaining action taken to eliminate all discharges, including action taken to
restore areas affected by the oily discharges. The response should also indicate the
disposal location of the tank and any contaminated soil removed from the site. Your
explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate
your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his
consideration. Please address your response to Mr. Bou-Ghazale at the address shown
below.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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D Rex Gleason, P.E.
/Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Alexander County Health Department,
Steve Bograd, UST Section (MRO)
Britt Setzer, Public Water Supply (MRO)
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
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WATER QUALITY
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation
PLACE VISITED: Houser Farms, Inc
Date: April 17,:2003
ADDRESS: 182 Houser Farm Rd..Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
RIVER BASIN.: Yadkin
BY WHOM: Samar Bou-Ghazale 566
TIME SPENT: 4 hrs
PERSONS CONTACTED: Mr. Tim Houser
REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of diesel fuel spill into the
South Yadkin River.
COPIES TO: Alexander County Health Department
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In response to the above referenced oil spill complaint
received on April 17, 2003 from the Public Water, Supply Section
in the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO), an investigation was
immediately conducted by Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this Office.
The investigation revealed that Mr. Houser, owner of Houser
Farms, Inc., recently bought a 10,000 gallon underground storage
tank and installed it at his property in order to use it as a
water reservoir. He connected a 2" PVC pipe from a spring -head
to this tank in order to flush out the tank. The tank overflowed
with the spring water/diesel fuel mixture into a tributary that
flowed into the South Yadkin River. The discharge flowed
approximately 2.5 miles downstream to an Energy United water
treatment plant in Stoney point. Alexander County Emergency
Management personel placed absorbent booms and pads above the WTP
intake and at the Houser Farms, Inc. site. The 2" PVC pipe was
also removed from the tank and the discharge. ceased. Mr. Houser
was informed by the investigator to properly dispose of the
contaminated soil. The discharge caused the closing of the water
treatment plant, which was temporarely contaminated due to the
spillage of oil. According to Britt'Setzer, with the Public

water Supply Section in MRO, approximately 10,000 people _n
Alexander County were without drinking water for 3 days.

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DONALD L ROBERTSON
354 EAST NIA1N AVE
TAYLORSVILLE NC 29691
9/11/00

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL: OFFICE
September 8, 2000
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Donald L..Robertson
354 East Main Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation of NCGS 143-215.3 (a)
Unauthorized Stream and Wetland Impacts
Brett -Will -Court Estates
Jay Burke Road, Taylorsville
Alexander, County
Dear Mr. Robertson:
On May 4, 2000 you were issued a Notice of Violation for unauthorized
excavation and filling of wetlands and streams on your property at Brett -Will -Court
Estates in Alexander County. These activities require a 401 Water Quality Certification
from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0500. Authorization for these impacts has not been issued by the DWQ. In
addition, the impacts to the unnamed tributary to Muddy Fork Creek, a Class C waters,
constitutes a violation of 15A NCAC 2B .0211(2).
According to your consultant, Chris Huysman, the bulk of the restoration
measures in your restoration plan were completed as of July 13, 2000. These measures
involved the placement of clay plugs in the drainage ditches and the restoration of
wetland contours along with the placement of rock vanes in the stream channel. The
stream banks were also pulled back so that the stream would be allowed to fill back in
and re-establish its sinuosity. The plan indicates that no plantings will be done at this
time, but will be done after three years in the wetland area if needed and in the spring
along the stream banks if needed.
On August 17, 2000, Mr. Pete Colwell made a site visit to Brent -Will Estates to
evaluate the measures that you have undertaken to restore the impacted wetland areas and
stream. Mr. Colwell found that the ditches in the wetland area have been filled in and that
eight rock check dams had been placed in the stream. At the time of his site visit, the
restored wetland area was dry and appeared to be higher in the center. Very little
vegetation had re -colonized the area. The Division will continue to monitor the wetland
area this winter during a wetter season to see if the area can re-establish as a jurisdictional
wetland or whether further grading may be needed. w o . l .
919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
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Mr. Robertson
September 8, 2000
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The stream was found to be flowing and contained some aquatic life. Mr. Colwell found
that little sediment had accumulated behind the check dams to begin the stream restoration
process. Since the impacted areas have not yet returned to an acceptable level of restoration,
the Division will. keep the violation file open until, the. areas can be re-evaluated this winter and
spring. Should the restored areas still not be acceptable, further modification and plantings may
be needed. The Division also recommends that you retain an easement on the wetland and
stream areas and place a deed restriction on those lots to maintain access in case further
restoration work is needed. The Division is still seeking a plat showing the lots and
infrastructure of your proposed development.
Your immediate attention to this matter is appreciated. If you have any questions, please
contact Mr. Pete Colwell or me at the Mooresville'Regional Office, [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E. _
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Cc: Steve Chapin, USACOE Asheville Field Office
Kathy Matthews, USEPA
Danny Smith, DWQ
Chris Huysman, WNR
Alexander County Register of Deeds.
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