WQ0018708_NOV-2021-PC-0297_20210524

ROY COOPER
Govcrnzor
DIONNE DELL[ -GATT[
Secretory
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 0090 0001 7206 4660
Return Receipt Reauested
Jack Carlisle
Redbird Land Company LLC
8620 River Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
May 24, 2021
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0297
Permit No. WQ0018708
Baytree Lakes WWTP
Bladen County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted a site visit of the Baytree Lakes WWTP on May
24, 2021. This site visit was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions
and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0018708. A summary of the findings and comments
noted during the inspection are provided below.
The Reconnaissance site visit was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Fayetteville
Regional Office. While conducting the site visit, tire tracks from something extremely heave were noted leading
around the back of the treatment works and up to a small body of water. This body of water is not part of the
treatment works. Upon closer inspection, materials consistent with the pumping of a lift station were found
in the over growth around the water body, down the embankment and in the water.
The following violation(s) were noted during the site visit:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Miscellaneous Questions Dumping waste into "Waters of North Carolina" without a permit. This is a violation of G. S.
143-215.1(a).(1)
Q:_�) North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 1 225 Green Street. Suite 114 1 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

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 day after receipt of this Notice. A review of
your response will be considered along with any additional information provided. 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 should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tony Honeycutt with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300.
Sincerely,
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1. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: ORC - Envirolink
WQS Fayetteville Regional Office - Enforcement File (TH)
NON -DISCHARGE Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Central Files
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Qua€ity I Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office I ZZ5 Green Street. Suite 714 1 Fayetteville, North Carolina Z8301
910.433.3300