NC0065242_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (5)

ROY COOPER
Cover -nor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
S. DANIEL SMITH
Certified flail # 7018 0360 0002 2099 7163
Return Receipt Requested
Roy' Dyer, Mayor
Town of Grover
I O Box 189
Grover, NC 28073
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr, Dyer:
NORTH CAROLINA
En vlronmental Quality
October 06, 202.
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for °'iolations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.I 1.43-
and NPDES WW Permit No, NC0065242
Tobin ofGrtr
Grover \A'WfP
C:'ase Nina 1. M-2020-0037
t'lev°e,a¢td C"iarsnty
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment cfcivil pena
S112.70 enforcement costs) against. Town of C:irover.
This assessment is based upon the follow
5612.70 ($500,0t0 ei
pen tr
has been conducted c t the T iseharge Monitoring Report
MR) submitted by Town of Grover for the month ofJune 2020, This review has shown the subject facility to be in
iron of the discharge limitations andlor monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No, NC0065242, The
ns, which occurred in June 2020, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, 1 conclude as a matter of law tl Grover violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES \VW Permit No, NC0065242 and („r.S 143-21 >.10)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-213,6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-21 ti. l l a:1.

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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretaryof the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, W, Corey
Basinger, Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Ton of Grover:
$500,00
of 1 violations of G,S, 143-215.1(a)0) and Permit No. NC0065242, by discharging waste water
into the Waters of the State in violation of the Permit N4ontrily Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
$0.00 for 0 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Mercury Total(as Concentration in violation of
Permit No. NC0065242.
0.00 for 0 of the I failures to properly monitor Nitrogen, Total- Concentration atio f Permit
No„ NC0065242.
$0,00 for 0 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Phosphorus, Total (as P) - :oric .. in violation of
$500.00
$:112,70
Permit No. NC0065242,
'UOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to (3.S. 143-215.6A.(c), in determining the amount of the penalty 1 have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set Ibrth at G.S., 143B-282,1(b), which are:
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or ) private property,
resulting from the violation,
(2) The duration and gravity,' of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or qua air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved, by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed wailfully or intentionally,
(7) -Fhe prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority: and
(8) 'lite cost to the State ofthe enforcement procedures,
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, Ok
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty':
Payment should he made directly to the order of the Department of .Environmental Quality (Jo not include waiver
/;,-.)rin), Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1.61 7 Mail Service. Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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Option 2: Submit a written request for remission, or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
requ.est:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed, Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document, Because a .remission request forecloses the option of an administrative h.earing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing arid a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a, derailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and .submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below,
In determining Whether a remission request will he approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N( GS 143B-282,1.(tn ,,vas wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner,
(2) wh.ether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a, result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil. penalties for any previous violations; or
(.5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the :remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all. evidence presentedin support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. -lhe
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request, "Fhe response will provide details, regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
RetniSSi011S (Committee), Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request (fl remission.
In order to re,p_rest remission,y011 must complete and submit the enclosed "ReQuest for Remission of Civil Penalties.
Waiver of Right to an Administrative ilearix.„1, and Stipulationof Facts:: form within thirtv1,30) days, of receipt of this
"notice. The Division of Water Resources also requots that you completeand submit the enclosed "Justification for
Rernission ReAtiest,"
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
`i,Vastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161 7

Option 3: File a petition for an ,adn nistrative hea lith the Office f Aftministrative
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment (locument yr)it ['rust tile a,. petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings, 'You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt: of this notice. petition is considered filed
When it, is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office, of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings ,Monday through Friday between the hours of 800 a.m„ and 5:00 p,m, except for official state
holidays, The petition may be filed 'by facsimile (fax) or electronic rnai I by an attached file (with, restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one ( I) copy and a tiling tee (if a filing tee is required by NCGS §150B-'23„2) is received in the
Office of A(iministrative Hearings ,Nt41.1in seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission,. You_
should contact the Office of Administrative H.earings with all quesfions regarding the filing tee and/or the details ofthe
filing process,
The mailing ldress and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of „Administrative Hearings irc as follows:
6714 .Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6',71.4
Tel: (919) 1 -3,000
Fax: [phone]
One (I) copy of the petition must ako he served on DEQ as follows.,
Mr„ William F Lane, General (,'ounsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh„ 'North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicatethc case nurnber as tound an page one f ththis letter on the pe
Failure to exercise one of the options above ithin thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an niternal
dateltitne received stamp (not a postmark.), will result in this matter being referred to the ,Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action.. Please he advised that additional penalties may he assessed for violations.
that occur after the review period of this assessment,
If you have any questions, please contact Ori luvia with the Division of \A ater Resources staff of the Mooresille Regiona
Office at [phone] or via email at ori„tuvia4nedenr.gov„
Sincerely.
DocuSigned by:
A14CC681AF27425_
\V. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Nlooresville Regional Office
l)ivision of Water Resources, .NC.DEQ
ATTACHMENTS
(c: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
N.PDES Compliance/Enforcement no nforcement File

JUSTIFJC.A'1'ION FOR :'MISSION RE C VEST
Case Number: LM-2020-00 7
Assessed Part}: 'Grover
Permit No.: NC006242
County: veland
Amount Assessed: Ct12.70
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documents that you believe support yartar tr;,quest and are necessary for the [)it
renaissic rn. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration ttf the five
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reirti4 aattt is not rite proper procedure fbr contesting whether the violations) occurred or the accuracy of any of
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G..S. § 143 B-282,1 i c is rernissi
penalty nnay be graatt: d niv° when one or more of the tollowine ttve. 1`a.ctt°at.s apply. Please check each (.actor than you
applies to yt. taa eat.se. and provide a detailed explanation, irta:.lca%fini copies of supporting documents, as to why the
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PER IT: NC0065242
FACILITY: Grover' T
IT VIOLATIONS)
ATTACHMENT
Town of Grover
CASE NUMBER: L-2020-00 7
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outten 001 m Effluent
Violation Report
Date MonthiY
6/30/2020 -2020
Parameter
Nitrogen, Anrmoni,
Total (as PJ) -
Concentration
MONITORING VIOLATIONS)
SAMPLE LOCATION. OutfalI 001 Effluent
Violation Report
Date onth/Y
5r3012020 6-2020
Parameter
REGION: Mooresville
COUNTY: Cleveland
Unit of
Frequency Measure Value
Weekly
311 3 00
Calculated % Over Violation
Value Limit Type
75.2 Monthly
Average
Exceeded
Unit of Limit Cale
Frequency easure Value
ury, Total jas Hgj - Quarterly
Concentration
6/30=°2020 -2020 Nrtrcgen Total
Concentration
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6/30 2020 0-2020 Phosphorus, Total (as aem arrrrually rrrgr'1
P) - Concentration
Iced Over Violation
Type
Frequency
Violation
Frequency
Violation
Frequency
\gelation
Penalty
Amount
$500,00
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ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Se( T irr'y
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 701.8 0360 0002 2099 7163
Return Receipt Requested
Roy Dyer, Mayor
Town of Grover
PC) Box 189
Grover, NC 28073
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 0ti, 2020
UBJEC'T: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G,S.) 143-215,1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No, NC0065242
Town of Grover
Grover WWTP
Case No, LM.-2020-007
Cleveland County
Dear Mr, Dyer:
s a Notice of Violation an 3 assessment of cavil penalty in the amount of S612.70 ($500.00 civil penalty
+ $1 12.70 eenforcennent costs) against Town of Grover.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DIVIR) submitted by Town. of Grover for the month of June 2020. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0065242. The
violations, which occurred in .rune 2020, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Grover violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0065242 and G.S, 143 215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements ofa permit required by G.S. 143-21:3,l(a).
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, W. Corey
Basinger, Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
-
Town of Grover:
$500.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1.(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0065242, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average. for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
$0.00 for 0 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Mercury, Total (as -1) - Concentration in violation of
Permit No. NC0065242.
$Q.00 for 0 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Nitrogen, Total - Concentration in violation of Permit
No. NC0065242.
$0.O0 for 0 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Phosphorus, Total (as P) Concentrationviolation of
Permit No. NC0065242.
$500.00
$112.'70
$612.70
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings o t.tct and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set -forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage:
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the .Environmental
'Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR.
(2) Submit a W.r.i tten request for 'remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative heari.ng
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do 710/ include waiver
Ibrin), Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement. action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
161.7 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a %%ritten request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the .violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the .factual statements contained in.
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request. must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that estahlishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request. will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) wheth.er the violator promptly .abated continuing environmental damage resulting from. the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties :for any previous violations; or
(5) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
.Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The .response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
,provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Comtnittee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please he advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties._
Waiver ofRjgjtto an Administrative Hearing. and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30 da.vs of recei t of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources alsoH uestthatoucoin1eteandsubrnitthcencIoed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater .Branch
Division of Water Resources.
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1.617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing_with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
lf you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you in us t the a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
When it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. -r he Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by 'facsimile (fa.x) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original. one (1) copy and a tiling fee (if a..filing fee is required by NC(JS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmissicm. You
should contact the Office of- Admin istrative Hearings With all questions regarding the tiling fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing adL
-ess ant
lephone and fax numbers tOr the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Oneop' of the petition must also be served on DEO, as follows:
Mr, William P. 1„ane. General Counsel
Department of 17.,nvironmental Quality
160 I Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.,
Failure to exercise one attic options above within thirty (30) days of receipt. of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received. stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being, referred to the Attorney, General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action, Please he advised that additional penalties may he assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Ori Tuvia with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at ori.tuvia'iOcdenr.gov,
Sincerely,
DocuSignied by:
Al4CC681AF27425...
W. Corey .Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCD[Q
ATTACHMEN't S
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NRDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File

JUSTIFICATION FOR REM!SSION REQUEST
Case. Number: LIM-2020-0037
Assessed Party: Town of Grover
Permit Na: NC0065242
County: Cleveland
Amount Assessed: $6 I 2.70
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the 'Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an ,4dministrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they May relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment (imminent. Pursuant to § 1413B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation„ including copies of supporting documents„ as to why the.
factor applies (attach. additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in 'N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment:fix:tors are listed 1,P7 the civil penalty assessment document):,
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation .c„ explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent Or prepare Jot);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment (tithe civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how papnent of the c ivil penalty will prevent you fram per/Orming the acqivities necessary to achieve
compliance),
EXPLANATION:

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PERMIT: NC0065242
FACILITY: Grover WINTP
ATTACHMENT A
Town of Grover
CASE NUMBER: LIM-2020-0037
LIMIT VIOLATION(SI
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 Effluent
REGION: Mooresville
COUNTY: Cleveland
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthlYr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount 6/30/2020 6-2020 Nitrogen, Ammonia Weekly mgil 3 90 6,83 75.2 Monthly $500 00
Total (as N) - Average
Concentration Exceeded
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outten 001 . Effluent
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthlYr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
6/3012020 6-2020 Mercury, Total (as Hg) - Quarterly noil Frequency $0 00
Concentration Violation
6/30/2020 6-2020 Nitrogen, Total - Semi-annually mge Frequency
Concentration Violation
6/3012020 6-2020 Phosphorus, Total (as Semi-annually mgil Frequency
P) - Concentration Migration
$0 00
$0 00

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2-0. d September 22, 2020
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
NCDEQ
Re: Notice of Violation
NOV-2020-LM-0069
Permit No. NC0065242
Grover WWTP
Cleveland County
Mr. Basinger,
This is in response to the aforementioned NOV.
Ammonia Nitrogen was exceeded for the month of June 2020.
DENRiDvivfq
Response: Ammonia has been a reoccurring problem for Grover. We seem to get it under
control and then get a large spike. The ammonia loading on this plant is also very high.
I will be working with some outside entities to formulate a remedy for this,
Frequency Violation, Total Mercury,
Response: The quarterly mercury sample was pulled on June 10, 2020. It was then handed
off to Water Tech Labs that same day. Water Tech then shipped, via Fed -Ex, the next day,
June 11, 2020 to GEL Labs in Charleston SC. Apparently Fed -Ex lost the samples and they did not
reach Charleston SC until July 24, 2020. Some of the bottles arrived broken also. The lab could
not run the samples. I was notified of this on August 3, 2020.
Paper work attesting to this is included.
Frequency Violation, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous.
Response: Both samples were pulled on April 8, 2020 and sent to Water Tech Labs.
Lab results and chain of custody included. The results were inadvertently left off the April ©MR,
the DMR was revised and submitted on September 19, 2020.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at [e-mail] or 704-813-
ORC

Cathy Gragg
From: Lindsay Fabra <Lindsay,[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:53 AM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Cc: Team Fabra
Subject RE: Samples received today at GEL 7/24 WATR_516921
Attachments: 516921, pdf
Hey Joe, Thanks for speaking with me this morning. Attached is the COC and a link to the FedEx tracking number. As
discussed, these samples made it to Chesapeake, VA on 06/20 and obviously got lost in their warehouse. According to
the FedEx website the samples left Chesapeake, VA on 07/18 arriving to our facility on 07/24.
httos://ww r.fedex.com/ap s fedextrack/?trknbr=961101915623110000a197&trkqual=22©2©11562311CLi000197-F[3E
G&locale=en US&cntry code=u
We will cancel the analysis.
Thank you.
Lindsay H. Fabra
Project Specialist
GEL
Laboratories L
2040 Savage Road, Charleston, SC 29407 l PO Box 30712, Charleston, SC 29417
Office Main: 843.556,8171 l Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: lindsay.fabrapgel.ica_ m l Website: www,geLc om
Analytical Testing
From: Sam Hogan <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 8:31 AM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Team Fabra <Team,[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Samples received today at GEL 7/24 WATR
Good Morning Joe,
Please see below and advise.
Thank you
Sam Hogan
Project Manager Assistant

2040 Savage Road, Charleston, SC 29407 I PO Box 30712, Charleston, SC 29417
Office Direct: 843.556.8171 ext. 4523 I Office Main: 843,556.8171 I Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: s m. an .com I I Website: www gel.corn
Analytical Testing
From: Sam Hogan
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 1:50 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Team Fabra <Team.Fabra@gel,com>
Subject: Samples received today at GEL 7/24 WATR
Good afternoon Joe,
For the Town of Grover low level mercury samples that we received today, the seal on the
blank was broken and the container was received empty. Please be aware that according
to the EPA Method, an equipment/field blank and a field (sample) duplicate is required for
every 10 samples collected as well as one trip blank per sampling event. How would you
like us to proceed?
Thank you
Sam Hogan
Project Mana
er Assistant
2040 Savage Road, Charleston, SC 29407 l PO Box 30712, Charleston, SC 29417
Office Direct: 843.556.8171 ext. 4523 1 Office Main: 843.556.8171 1 Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail] I Website: www.gel.com
Anai, cal Testin
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PERMIT*
Grover
POST OFFICE BOX 1
GRANITE FALLS,
ADDRESS: Town of Grover
1810 OakvaileyDrive
Gastonia, NC
COLLECTION DATE 41 2020
' LL' TP NTIM. 08:00
RECEIVED DATE: 4/8/2020
RECEIVED TIME: 14:40
REPORTED:
4130/2020
ANALYSIS
BOD
169
NH3
Fecal Co
NO2118
TKN
N �•x
T Phosphorus
FLUENT
22.0
8.85
270
22,0
2907
52.7 4
ANALYSIS
UNITS DATE
ANALYSIS !NFLF"T UNITS
O 588
T88 107
NH3 46.75
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2
0
4/20120
4/20/20
420120
4/2 120
DATE ANALYST
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4l9/20
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LOG ID: 20 :
REPORT EISCERTIFIEDL if 50
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PER
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BOX 1056 #5 PIN
GRANrrE FALLS, NORTH CA
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Edge
ADDRESS: Town of Grover
1810 kvll y Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
LOG I. 2-1 2
COLLECTION ATE 4/8/2020
wuEcrioN TIME: :4
RECEIVED DATE 412020
f?ECEIVED WE:14:40
REPORTED: 4i1612020
REPORTED BY: '. "C CERTIFIED 1 50
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WATER TECH LABS, INC.
5 Pinewood Plaza ©rive • P.O. Box 1056
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Phone [phone]
CHAIN OF CUSTODY
CLIENT: Town of Grover
PHONE #:
Mtn; :James Davis
Pisa Collection inarrnttlon
Sample Location
Facllit Name
Grover Influen
Graver Effluent
r rarer -Effluent
Semi -Annually)
Grover -Aeration
e'inh-d
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PRESERVATION.
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H2SO4 echlorinating Agent
J NaOH l J Other
PERMIT #:
TYPE SAMPLE: Wastewater
SAMPLER NAME: Cr:P- "
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Time: '1, Recel r+ed
Time: R:..
SAMPLE TEMP. Q LAB (°C)
1 - Chlorine Residual 0'S mcglI
NC CERTIFIED LAB # 50
ANALYSIS
REQUIRED
BOO, TSS, lIfH3
BOD, TSS, NH3
T.N. & T.PO4

DIVISION OF AVATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Town of Grover
Facility Name: Grover WWTP
Permit Number: NC0065242
County: Cleveland
Case Number: LM-2020-0037
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
I ) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,. to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation; None documented. Iddarevera the discharge trf trhated t 11lit excess of
pyratil limitations has the doterdual to adversely dupact natural res(r(ir(es.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation; as iliosilownital in Attachinc at A
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; Not», thietitilCrkted. Ithavvvera
discharge 4)1h-rated childent in excess .(t1 permit dilatations tud the p(dentid to adversely inii)act surface waters,.
4) The cost tif rectifying the damage; an Mom n
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; 1hik dad 11
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; init suspected to be IN eurui or intentional

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority and
Sample Location: Outfall 00'1 - Effluent
Violation Report
Date Period Parameter
Violation
Type
NOD
10/31/2019 1t7-2019 Nitrogen. Ammonia Total
N) - Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV CPA
NOV•2019-LV-0922
4/25/2020 4-2020 Nitrogen,, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
4/30/2020 4-2020 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
/2019 6-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
N) - Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
hly Avera
Exceeded
NOV-2020-LV-0469 LV-2020-1167
9/30/2019 9-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
Monthly Average
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement. procedures.
$112,70
10/6/2020
Date
DocuSigned by:
A94CC681AF27425 ,
NOV-2020-LV-0469 LV-2020-0187
NOV-2019-LV-0 85 LV-2019-0219
NOV-2019-LV-C 871
W.. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ