WQ0002519_NOV-2017-LV-0185_20170322

Water Resources
ENYIROHMflNTAL oUALrrY
Certified Mail # 70160750000109015132
Return Receipt Requested
March 22, 2017
Clay Helm, Board Chairman Commisioners of
Minzies Creek Sanitary Sewer District
139 Treasure Ln
Hertford, NC 27944-8194
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0185
Permit No. WQ0002519
Holiday Island WWTP
Perquimans County
Dear Mr. Helm:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DIAR
MAR 2 8 2017
Non -Discharge
smutting Unit
A review of the November 2016 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 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 11/30/2016 4 19.4 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) (00610)
4 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 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
:o act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
[f 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
-eview of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Non -Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
✓iolations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481

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.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 10 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, please contact Robert Tankard of the Washington Regional
ffice at 252-948-3921.
Sincerely,
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Washington Regional Office - Enforcement File
Non -discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
State of North Carolina 1 Environmental Quality I Water Resources
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481