NC0023981_NOV2018MV0066_20180406

State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500
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April 6, 2018
Scott Hildebran, City Manager
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir, NC 28645

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-MV-0066
Permit No. NC0023981
Lower Creek WWTP
Caldwell County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the September 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:

Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 9/16/2017 5 X week Frequency Violation
Concentration (CO610) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,

(on behalf of)
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
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