WQ0002519_Report_20170403

PRITCHETT & BURCH, PLLC
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LLOYD C. (CLIF) SMITH, III
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RECEEVE©MCQ{1(/tgj J.A. PRITCHETT (1897-1986)
WILLIAM W. PRITCHETT, JR. (1944-2001)
APR 052017
Water Quality Regional
Operations Section QQ ril 3 2017
Washington Regional Offide`p
Mr. Robert Tankard
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Re: Minzies Creek Sanitary District
P&B File No.: 12-MS-413
Subject: Holiday Island WWTP- Evaporative Lagoon System
Permit No.: WQ0002519 SOC WQ S09-001
Dear Mr. Tankard:
I hope this letter finds you well. The purpose of this letter is to serve as both a
quarterly report and update on the modified Special Order of Consent. First, the
Commissioners are in receipt of the modified Special Order of Consent that DENR provided,
however it has remained unsigned upon advice from the Wooten Engineers. At the current
time we are unable to specifically request any firm dates as we are currently waiting for a
response from the Town of Hertford regarding our sewer connection. We have provided the
town with a proposal that is currently under review. In my discussions with the town
attorney, Ben Gallop, I believe we shall have an answer from the town within the next two
weeks. Once we have a response we will have a much clearer picture of how we will need to
proceed.
Along those lines we have also been in contact with certain realtors who are looking
for land that the district could either purchase or long term lease, if the town rejects our
proposal.
Since the last report the District has continued to study and correct our infiltration
issues. It is my understanding that the district is currently on a waiting list with the State to

receive use of the "smoke machine". Once we are able to ascertain and use this machine we
should be able to reduce the rate of infiltration.
As you are aware, the District is also facing issues with citizens attempting to place
illegal waste water tubs in the ground. I have been authorized by the district to take all
actions necessary to stop this activity. I am sending cease andhdesist letters, which will be
followed by legal action if the activities are not stopped within twenty days.
Please feel free to contact me at your convenience with any questions you may have
regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Pritchett & Burch, PLLC