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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0030088_NOV-2021-LV-0111_20210226Old North State Water Company 05) February 26, 2021 Morelia Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Re: Notice of Violation Tracking No: NOV-2021-LV-0111 Permit No: WQ003008B Majestic Oaks Pender County Dear Morelia Sanchez -King, I am in receipt of the above referenced NOV dated February 23, 2021 and wanted to respond as to what actions we have taken at Majestic Oaks. We are still under contract to sale Majestic Oaks and are only waiting on Utilities Commission approval to close. We continue to work diligently to do everything possible to stay in compliance. We have added additional air lines at the W WTP. Recirculation and return rates have been adjusted. DO levels to adjust for high nutrient levels. Please reconsider the enforcement of the civil penalty, as we are working diligently to solve the issues. Thank you for any consideration and please reach out with questions or concerns at the address above, email at smcmillanCdonswc.com or give me a call directly at 205-719-7795. Sincerely, • I Sean McMillan Vice President DocuSign Envelope ID: 219CE9EC-03184327-BiCt-23BEFB004014 ROY COOPER QOWTCI MICHAEL S. REGAN sarnary S. DANIEL SMITH OvKw Certified Mail #7020 1290 0001 6718 2978 Return Receipt Reauested John L McDonald Old North State Water Company LLC PO Box 10127 Birmingham, AL 35202-0127 NORTH CAROLINA Envbonnrnral QW11ty February 23, 2021 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2021-LV-0111 Permit No. W00030088 Majestic Oaks WWTP Pender County Dear Permittee: A review of the December 2020 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Sample Location Parameter Limit Reported Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Nitrogen, Total (as N) (00600) 12/31/2020 7 12.94 Monthly Average Exceeded 001 Phosphorus, Total (as P) 12/31/2020 3 3.88 Monthly Average Exceeded (00665) 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 ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. Forth Gmtn4Depanmentd EnvsanmentWQuk<y I aysan Or Wwt Rusaumas Wamnrpnn RM.W 00. 11 7 oswi.�0m Emanun IW1sna0an, North DYOMa 284($ 810-7m.7215 DocuSipn Enwlope ID: 219CE9EC-o313A32]-31C1-233EF3004014 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. If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Helen Perez of the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215. Sincerely, CDocuSiBOotl by: l a4 �aeclwltOti ]F141E]3e0F3456... for Morelia Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Sean McMillan — electronic copy Upload to t.aserfiche rbrt�Gm6EnwwmeuYI Owon ofWua Resws Wawnpon Rft*ml0w1 27 GM,w, D,w Enmon59p I MiSanmpon, Nora Cnro'nn 28409 910-'1864215