WQ0002519_NOV-2016-LV-0434_20160802

Water Resources
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PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Certified Mail # 70150640000590806511
Return Receipt Requested
August 2, 2016
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-2016-LV-0434
Permit No. WQ0002519
Holiday Island WWTP
Perquimans County
Dear Mr. Helm:
A review of the May 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 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) 5/31/2016 30 62 Monthly Average Exceeded
(00310)
001 Flow, in conduit or thru 5/31/2016 5,000 6,494.52 Monthly Average Exceeded
treatment plant (50050)
001 Solids, Total Suspended 5/31/2016 20 66 Monthly Average Exceeded
(00530)
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 NPDES 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.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481

If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within fifteen (15) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
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 15-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, please contact Robert Tankard of the Washington Regional
Office 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 Permitting Unit - Enforcement File
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481