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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0002519_NOV-2017-LV-0185_20170322Water 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