WQ0013348_NOV-2021-PC-0482_20210929

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 7019 2970 0001 3139 8954
Return Receipt Requested
Chris Venters, Superintendent
Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District
PO Box 758
Bayboro, NC 28515-0758
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 29, 2021
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0482
Permit No. WQ0013348
Pamlico Regional WWTFs
Pamlico County
Dear Mr. Venters:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Pamlico Regional WWTFs on
September 17, 2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0013348. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Washington
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Treatment Lagoons
During the compliance evaluation of Pamlico Regional WWTF on 09/17/2021 it was found 2
of the 9 aerators permitted for Bayboro WWTF were not operational. This is a violation of
permit condition III.1
Treatment Lagoons
During the compliance evaluation of Pamlico Regional WWTF on 09/17/2021 the liner of
the northeast corner of the Bayboro WWTF Lagoon was found to be extensively torn. This
is a violation of permit condition III.1
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Washington Regional Office 1943 Washingtm Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 22889
252.946.6481

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 days 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 Paul Mays with the Water Quality Regional
Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3940 or via email at [e-mail].
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Sincerely,
David May, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Dlvlsinn of Water Resources
Washingtan Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
252.946.6481