WQ0030088_NOV2021PC0049_20210115

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. ❑ANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 0640 0000 0528 5445
Return Receipt Reauested
John L McDonald
Old North State Water Company LLC
PO Box 10127
Birmingham, AL 35202-0127
NORTH cAPOLINA
Erwfronmental Quality
January 22, 2021
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0049
Permit No. WQ0030088
Majestic Oaks WWTP
Pender County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Majestic Oaks WWTP on
January 15, 2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0030088. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Reconnaissance inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Wilmington
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
End Use -Infiltration High -Rate Basins #1 and #2 were out of the 2 foot freeboard.
End Use -Infiltration Freeboard gauge in Basin #2 was not properly installed.
North Cambria Departmentof Environmental Qualrty I Di 6-wn o1 W&ter Resos roes
Wrlmrngton Regional Offoe 1 127 Cardin&I Dnve Extenson I Wpkrn ngton. NorthCaro :na 26405
1J 910 796-?215

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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 Non -discharge 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.
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 additional information provided. 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.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tom Tharrington with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
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Morelia Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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