NC0023124_NOV-2020-LV-0159_20200302

March 2, 2020

Alan Shuping, & Director Facilities Infrastructure of
GGCC Utility Inc
PO Box 368
Linville, NC 28646

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0159
Permit No. NC0023124
GGCC Utility WWTP
Avery County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the January 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 1/31/2020 0.0700 0.0702 Monthly Average Exceeded
treatment plant (50050) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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).
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Daniel Boss of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.

Sincerely,

G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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