NC0024244_Enforcement (LV-2020-0008)_20200306

ROY COOPER
Govrnor
MICHAEL 5. REGAN
Se(: raw' y
S. DANIEL SMITH
011Tc:tor
Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 6789 4919
Return Receipt Requested
Michael J Ferris, City Manager
City of Albemarle
.P0 Box 190
Albemarle, NC 28002-0190
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
20
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 6
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0024244
City of Albemarle
Long Creek WWTP
Case No. LM-2020-0008
Stanly County
Dear Mr. Ferris:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $8,865.76 ($8,750.00 civil
penalty + $115.76 enforcement costs) against City of .Albemarle,
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by City' of Albemarle for the month of May 2019..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. NC0024244. The
violations, which occurred in May 2019, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter,
Based upon the above fa.cts. I conclude as a matter of law that City of Albemarle violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of N.PDES WW Perrnit No. NC0024244 and G.S. 143-21.5.1(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 he
assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S.
1.43-21.5.1(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, I, W, Corey
Basinger, Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
City of Albemarle:
$2.500.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0024244, by discharging waste water
into the waters,of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
C) - Concentration
5 0 0 0 1 of1 violations of (IS. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0024244, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
75.00
3 of 3 violations ofG.S. 143-215,1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0024244, by discharging waste water
into the .waters of the State in violation oldie Permit Weekly Average for BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
C) - Concentration.
$1,250,00 2 of 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0024244, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
$625.00
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC002,4244, by discharging waste water
into the \raters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for Coliform, Fecal
.M1F,.,MFC Broth, 44.5 C
$0.00 for 0 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Conductivity in violation of Permit No. NC0024244.
$8,750.00 TOTAL MIL PENALTY
$115.76 Enforcement Costs
$8,865.76 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 of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143.B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) 1 he degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
.resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect o.n ground or surface water quantity 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 (3.0) 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 fir remission, OR.
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option I: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the )artment of Environmental Quality (do not ine hide waiver
jiff* Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcernent action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention oE
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161-7
Option 2: Submit a written; 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 foreclosesthe 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 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 Wh et her a remission request will be approved. the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalt assessment Factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was Wron Ott I
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether 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 tbr 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 he submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and in lon» 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 Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (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 for remission.

In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed"Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" :form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete, and submit the enclosed "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 27699-1617
Option 3; File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You "mist file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings kvithin 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. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am, and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays, The petition may he filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS 5150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings Within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact. the Office of Administrative Hearings. with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 671.4
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(l) copy of the petition mustalso be served on DEO as follows:
Mr, William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 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 of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt ofthis letter, as evidenced by an internal
dateltime 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 be advised that additional penalties may he assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.

lfy a have cony° cp.r st.ions, please contact Roberto Schell r with the Dhision of
Regional r i"iice at (2S2) 946-6481 or via email at roberto,schellerta ,ncdenr.gov,
A l I A "HMl'NTS
Sincerely,
DocuSi by:
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Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Laiity= Regional Operations Section
MooresvilleRegional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
r Resources sti t f the Moacr•esille
WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPI~yf , ( omulianee,'Enforcement Unit - oreen ent File

Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No.:
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
LM-2020-0008
City of Albemarle
NC0024244
Please use this firm when
ing rem.
Waiver of Right to an Aclrnintstrative Heart
You should attach any documents that yot
County: Stanly
Amount Assessed: $8,865.76
ivil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Ren1ss101'1,
iipuiation of Facts" forma to request remission of this civil penalty.
ve 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 attic civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remproper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-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. �r.S'. 1438-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (thee assessment, wtars arr Irsterl in flag civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation explain the
steps that volt took to correct the violation and pr^event acre cc rrenee, );
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident
sorrrethin ]von c.ouaea° ru)1 prevent or prepare for):
d) the violator brad not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
a4
(e) payment ofthe civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessar;, remedial actions (i.e., explain
hnwv payment of the civil i
compliance);
EXPLANATION:
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t„STATEtOF NOR7E11 CAROLINA..
COUNTY OF STA NIA
'THE M.A313FER OF ASSESSMEN3I
OF,CINIT,•PENAL,'FIES',A•GATINST
City of Albemarle
Long Creek WWTP
PItR,M1 F NO. NC0024244
„:.DEPARTMENT,OrENVIRONMENTALQI.J.,ALITY ••
WAIVER OF RICIIT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINF; ANI)
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LA4-2020-0008
Itt$,
Having been assessed cl hermitic. 'hug $8,865.76 for virilation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated f rua-$ 0,5 2020, the undersigned, desiring to seek l'emission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administkafiCe hearing in the above-statted matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment docutnent, The tmdersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this eiv il pe aIt nust be slap - flitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within. thirty (30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in stipport of a rentission request si1l be alloVved after t30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment..
This the day of 20
Al3DRESS
SIGNATtatikE

PERMIT: NC0024244
FACILITY: Long Creek WWTP
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
ATTACHMENT A
City of Albemarle
CASE NUMBER: LM-2020-0008
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Date Month/Yr Parameter
REGION: Mooresville
COUNTY: Stanly
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
5/11/2019 5-2019 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg, 5 X week mg/I 15 24 84 65 6 Weekly
C) - Concentration Average
Exceeded
5/18/2019 5-2019 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. 5 X week mgil 15 30 12 100.8 Weekly
C) - Concentration Average
Exceeded
$625 00
$625.00
5/25/2019 5-2019 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg 5 X week mg/I 15 21 26 41 7 Weekly
C) - Concentration Average
Exceeded
5/31/2019 5-2019 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. 5 X week mg/ i 10 22 66 126 Monthly
C1- Concentration Average
Exceeded
5/18/2019 5-2019 Conform, Fecal MF,
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
5 X week
#1100m1
400 1,524 51 281 1
$625.00
$2,500 00
Weekly
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
5/4/2019 5-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia 5 X week mg/I 3,30 10,8 227,2 Weekly
Total (as N) - Average
Concentration Exceeded
$625.00
$625.00
5/11/2019 5-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia 5 X week mg/I 3 30 6.59 99.6 Weekly $625.00
Total (as N) - Average
Concentration Exceeded
5/31/2019 5-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia 5 X week mg/I 1,10 3.8 245,3 Monthly $2,500.00
Total (as N). - Average
Concentration Exceeded
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION; Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Date Month/Yr Parameter
5/18/2019 5-2019 Conductivity
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Type Amount
X week umhoslcm Frequency $0,00
Violation

Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0000 2592 0652
Return Receipt Requested
July 23, 2019
Michael Ferris, City Manager
City of Albemarle
PO Box 190
Albemarle, NC 28002-0190
SUBJEL I : NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LM-0054
Permit No. NC0024244
Long Creek WWTP
Stanly County
Dear Mr, Ferris:
A review of the May 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limt Exceedance iolation
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/4/2019 3.3 10.8 Weekly Average Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg, C) -
Concentration (C0310)
5/11/2019 15 24.84 Weekly Average Exceeded
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/11/2019
N) - Concentration (C0610)
001 Effluent
3.3 6.59 Weekly Average Exceeded
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 5/18/2019
Concentration (C0310)
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 5/18/2019
44.5 C (31616)
15 30.12 Weekly Average Exceeded
400 1,524.51 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded

itExcmedamce Vholation[ml
Sample
Location Parameter
001 Effluent
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
80D, 5'0ay(20 Deg. [
Concentration (C0310)
5/25/2019 15 71.26 Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
00I Effluent Nitrogen Ammonia Total (as
N) Concentration ([D61O)
Monitoring Viwlation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
001 Effluent Conductivity (0094)
/2019 10 23,66 Monthly Average Exceeded
5/31/2019 Ll 3.8 Monthly Average Exceeded
8/20
Monitoring
Frequency Type of Violation
5 X week Frequency Violation
A Notice 0fVioloti0n/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 NPDESVVVV Permit. Pursuant tOG.5. 143'21S.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-Zl5.l.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance or
discuss overall compliance please respond in vvhdng 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
Repmrt/s\. You will them be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response isreceived inthis Office within the 10-day period, acivil penalty assessment may be
Azrnedio| 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 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.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit CQmjhiom 0 in Section E LhePennU1ee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge ofany non-compliance at
the facility including Umitv�u|ahwns, bypasses of, or failure of treatment unit. Awritten report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.

If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Roberto Scheller of
the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
DocuSIgned
ti
F 161 .:1-369A201.34A3
for
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Facility Name: Fong. Creek \k WTP
Report Period: MAN, 2019
liil TR REVIEW RECORD)
Mooresville Regional Office
Prior Assess
I5
Permit
u
ber: Ct➢t➢2424
Enforcement Factor: 1.00
OutfalI # Duda ll Description
Waterbody Name
Waterbody
Classification
Effluent to Long Creek
Long Creek
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Sample Location: Duda!! 00 -
Violation
Date
5/31/2019 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration
Parameter
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit
5 X week mgll 1€i 22.70 126.6
5/3112019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) -
Concentration
5 X week mg/I 1.10 3.80 245.3
Weekly Average Limit Violations
Sample Location: Outfall 001 - Eftiue
Violation
Date
5/11/2019
a
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg_ C)
Concentration
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit
5 X week mgtl 15 24,80 65.6
Action
019 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration
5 X week
15 30.10 100-8
5/2512019 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg C) -
C©ncentration
5 X week mg/1 15 21.30 41.7
5/18/2019 Conform, Fecal M
44.5 C
t,, 5 X week
5/4/2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) -
Concentratton
400 1524-50 281.1
5 X week mg/1 3,30 10.80 227.2
5611/2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
Concentration
5 X week mg/I 3.30 6,60 996
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Daily Limit Violations
Sample Location:
Violation
Date Parameter
OutfaI1001 - Effluent
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit
Action
5/2/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X week
ugil 18 26 44 4 No Action, BPJ
5f6/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X week ugil 18 25 38.9 No Action; BPJ
5/7/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual 5 X week ugll 18 34 88.9 No Action, BPJ
5/8/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual 5 X week ugll 18 37 105.6 No Action, BPJ
5/9/2'019 Chlorine, Total Residual 5 X week ugll '18 25 38,9 No Action, BPJ
5/10/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X week ugll 18 20 11.1 No Action, BPJ
5/13/2019 Chlonne, Total Residual
5 X week ug/I 18 26 44.4 No Action, BPJ
5/14/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X week ugll 18 22 22,2 No Action, BPJ
5/15/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X week ug/I 18 23 27.8 No Action, BPJ
5/16/2019 Chlonne, Total Residual 5 X week ug/I 18 28 55.6 No Action, BPJ
5/17/2019 Chlorine, Total Resrdu,al 5 X week ug/t 18 22 22.2 No Action, BPJ
5,/20/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X week ug/€ 18 43 138,9 No Action. BPJ
5/21/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X. week ug/I 18 31 72.2 No Action; BPJ
5/22/2019 Chlorine Total Residual
5 X week ug/I 18 26 44.4 No Action, BPJ
5/23/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X week ug/I 18 38 111.1 No Action, BPJ
5/24/2019 Chlorine, 'Total Residual
5/29/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X week ug/I 18 22 22.2 No Action, BPJ
5 X week ugil 18 25 38.9 No Action, BPJ
5130/2019 Chlorine, Total Residual 5 X week ug/I 18 20 '11.1 No Action, BPJ
2019 Chlorine, Total Residual
5 X week uglt 18 23 27.8 No Action, BPJ
iblonitoring Frequency Violations
Sample Location: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation
Date Parameter
Unit of
Frequency Measure
Action
5/18/2019 Conductivity
5 X week urnhos/cm
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Prior 1onth EnforcetNaentHistory
Permit Number: 'NC0024244
Report Period: y 2019
Limit Violation
Sample Location: Outran 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Date Period Parameter
Violation
Type
NOD
NOV CPA
11/17/2018 11-2018 Colif'orm, Fecal MF, MF'C
Broth, 44..5 C
Weekly Geometric
Mean Exceeded
NOD-2019-LV-0010
11130/2018 11-2018 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOD-2019-LV-0010
1/5/2019 1-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0187
1;12/2019 1-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0187
1119f2019 1-2019 BOIO, 5-Day (20 Deg, C) -
Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0187
1119/2
1-2019
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0187
1126/2019 1-2019 BOO. 5-Day (20 Deg, C) -
Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0187
1126/2019 1-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
ekty Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0187
1126/2019 1-2019 Solids, Total Suspended -
Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-tt187
1/31/2019 1-2019 BOD 5-Day (20 Deg, C) -
Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0187
1/31/2019 1-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0187
1/31/2019 1-2019 Solids, Total Suspended -
Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0187
12/1/2018 12-2018 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0102
12/8/2018 12-2018 Nitrogen„ Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0102
12/15.2t718 12-2018 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0102
12/22/2018 12-2018 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) -Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NCO-2019-LV-0102
12/2.9/2018 12-2018 Nitrogen, Ammonia Totat (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0102
12131/20118 12-2018 Nitrogen, Ammonia'Total (as
N) - Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0102
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it Violation
Sample Location:
Violation Report
Date
Outlet' 001 - Effluent
Period Parameter
2/2/2019 2-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Violation
Type
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOD
NOV
NOV-2019-LV-0292
2/9/2019 2-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0292
2/16/2019 2-2019
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as Weekly Average
N) - Concentration Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0292
2/23/2019 2-2019
Nitrogen, Ammonia. Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
2123/2019 2-2019 Solids, Total Suspended •
Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0292
NOV-2019-LV-0292
2/2'8/2019 2-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0292
2/28/2019 2-2019 Solids, Total Suspended -
Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0292
3/23/2019 3-2019
Nitrogen, Ammon a Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0332
3/30/2019 3-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0332
3/3112019 3-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0332
3/31/2019 3-2019 Solids, Total Suspended -
Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0332
.4/6/2019 4-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0397
4/13/2019 4-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0397
4/20/2019 4-20'19 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0397
4/2'7/2019 4-2019 BOD. 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0397
4/27/2019 4-2019
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0397
4/30/2019 4-2019
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration
Monthty Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0397
4/30/2019 4-2019 Nitrogen, Ammonia Iotat (as Monthly Average
N) Concentration Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0397
4/30/2019 4-2019 Solids, Total Suspended -
Concentration
Monthly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2019-LV-0397
5/12/2018 5-2018
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
N) - Concentration
Weekly Average
Exceeded
NOV-2018-LV-0658
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it Viol on
nph
ocation astf Il i1 9 - Effluent,
Violation Report
Date Period Parameter
Violation
Type NOD NOV
CPA
5/31/2016 5-2018
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (a
N) - Concentration
rathiy Average:
Exceeded
NOV-2018-L V-0i658
Other icalatn
Sample Location
Violation Report
Date PeriodPar
Violation
Type NOD NOV CPA
8t113121 18
Violation detected
during rnspectaon
NOV-2018-P -033
21
Violation detected
during inspection
21
201
Violation detected
during inspection
NOV-2019-PC0188
iOV-201 -P -
88
2119/20/9
Violation detected
during inspection
NOV-201g-PC-0188
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6
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVILCIViL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Albemarle
.Facility Name: Long Creek WWTP
Permit Number; NO1424244
County: Stanly
Case Number: LN -21)20-0008
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. However, the discharge of treated effluent in excess
or permit limitations has the potential to athel-Sel:!r' itti pact natural resources.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation; As documented in Attached A
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; None documented,. However.hL
discharge of treated efflnent in excess Of permit limitations has .the potential to adversely impact surface waters.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage; Unknown
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; Unknown
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or nally; Not suspected to he s ijRul 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
Vrior violations reported and addressed. St)( negotiations are currently ongoing.
8) The cost to the State f the enforcement procedures.
2 /MO
Date
DocuSigned by:
A14CC681
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ