HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0004059_NOV-2021-LV-0316_20210507Fortin Contract Service
P.O. Box 4188
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Ph (252) 393-8720 fax (252) 393-1225
Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
May 07, 2021
ATTN: Helen Perez. Environmental Specialist II
ATTN: Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Ref: Notice of Violation & Intent to Assess Civil Penalty
Permit # WQ0004059
Atlantic Station WWTP, Carteret County
To whom it may concern;
In reference to the NOV noted above for Atlantic Station on exceedence
of BOD and ammonia nitrogen monthly limits in the month of February 2021, it
was commented on the report of the exceedence. There will be exceedence as well
in the month of March for ammonia nitrogen. We have also commented on an
issue with blower tripping during sampling and notating the high exceedence.
Pertaining to the Atlantic Station WWTP, we would like to state the
condition of this plant makes it near impossible for the operatior to maintain
parameters set for the facility in the Permit Requirements on daily and monthly
limits.
Any Questions, please give me a call at 252-393-8720
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ence, Operator
Fortin Contract Service
Cc: Bill Smith (maillemail)
DocuSign Envelope ID: D780AC37-E9CC-42C8-9CC5-B14BDC4545CC
ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLFGATTI
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 1290 0001 6718 3043
Return Receipt Requested
William T Smith
Sugarloaf Utility Inc.
514 Daniels St
Suite 414
Raleigh, NC 27612
STArtN-
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 28, 2021
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-LV-0316
Permit No. WQ0004059
Atlantic Station WWTP
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the February 2021 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the
vioiation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. Q 2/28/2021 10 18 Monthly Average Exceeded
(00310)
001 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 2/28/2021 4 9.12 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) (00610)
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.
Q North C.irolMa Depar, ment of Envlrrntmentnl Quality I Division of Water Re_aourecs
Wilmington Regional Office I IV Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington. North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215
DocuSign Envelope ID: D780AC37-E9CC-42C8-9CC5-B14BDC4545CC
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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Helen Perez of the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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