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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0026921_Enforcement (Other)_20130204NCDENR Norti Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, Ili Governor Director Secretary February 4, 2013 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 0820 0000 2474 2364 Larry G Hagin, Mayor Town of Parkton P.O. Box 55 Parkton, NC 28371 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement, NOV-2013-LV-0071 Permit No. NC0026921 Parkton WWTP Robeson County Dear Mr. Hagin: A review of Parkton WWTP's monitoring report for October 2012 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 10/13/12 22.5 mg/1 26.4 mg/1 Weekly Average Exceeded BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 10/20/12 22.5 mg/1 26 mg/1 Weekly Average Exceeded BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 10/31/12 15 mg/1 20.66 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration 10/31/12 5 mg/1 7.04 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0026921. 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) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the October 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report. Fayetteville Regional Office Location: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC, 28301-5095 Phone: (910) 433-33001 Fax: (910) 486-07071 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.ore/web/wq internet: www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarolina Naturally An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Hagin Page 2 February 4, 2013 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 l0-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality 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. You may contact Mark Brantley, Environmental Senior Specialist, of this Office for additional information. Sincerely, _61 gy,„,,„„D Belinda S. Henson Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Region Cc: WQ Central Files FRO Files