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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0014306_NOV-2021-LV-0275_20210426ROY COOPER Governer DIONNE DELLI-GATTI Serretary S. DANIEL SMITH Lfrerfor NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality Certified Mail # 7020 1810 0001 5981 1327 Return Receipt Requested April 26, 2021 Raymond Gottlieb Sandler Utilities at Mill Run L L C 448 Viking Dr Ste 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7331 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2021-LV-0275 Permit No. WQ0014306 Eagle Creek WWTP Currituck County Dear Mr. Gottlieb: A review of the February 2021 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) 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 Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 2/8/2021 25 2,420 Daily Maximum Exceeded 44.5 C (31616) 001 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 2/8/2021 6 13.4 Daily Maximum Exceeded N) (00610) 001 Solids, Total Suspended 2/8/2021 10 11 Daily Maximum Exceeded (00530) 001 Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 2/26/2021 25 1,550 Daily Maximum Exceeded 44.5 C (31616) 001 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 2/26/2021 6 27.9 Daily Maximum Exceeded N) (00610) 001 Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 2/28/2021 14 1,936.75 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded 44.5 C (31616) D_Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27689 252.9466481 Limit Exceedance Violation(s): Sample Limit Reported Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 2/28/2021 4 20.65 Monthly Average Exceeded N) (00610) 001 Solids, Total Suspended 2/28/2021 5 5.5 Monthly Average Exceeded (00530) Other Violation(s): Type of Violation Date Violation Description Permit conditions violation 2/1/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/2/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/3/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/4/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/5/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/6/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/7/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/8/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/9/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/10/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/11/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/12/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/13/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/14/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/15/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/16/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. D_Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889 252946,6481 Other Violation(s): Type of Violation Date Violation Description Permit conditions violation 2/17/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/18/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/19/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/20/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/21/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/22/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/23/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/24/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/25/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/26/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/27/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. Permit conditions violation 2/28/2021 Facility did not meet fecal limits and did not transfer effluent to high rate pond as required in condition III, 19 of the permit. 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. 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. D_Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27859 252946,6481 Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 13 in Section IV, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written 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 Paul Mays of the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3940 or via email at paul.mays@ncdenr.gov. Cc: Laserfiche Sincerely, R4.t Te.4.1441 Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Washington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ D_Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Washington geglonal Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889 252946.6481