NC0023736_NOV-2021-LV-0344_20210507

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ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELL[ -GATT[
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
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May 6, 2021
Radford Thomas, Director of Public Utilities
E-mail: [e-mail]
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-LV-0344
Permit No. NC0023736
Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the February 2021 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 Influent Flow, in conduit or thru
treatment plant (50050)
2/28/2021 2 2.01 Monthly Average Exceeded
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).
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Timothy Heim of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
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Daniel oss, Asst. Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Ec: LF, Lisa Triplett WWTP Superintendent
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quelfy I olvtslon of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 O.S. Highway 70 I Swannanoa, Noah Carolina 28778
828.290 4500