WQ0002284_NOV-2021-PC-0581_20211130 NOI

ROY COOPER
Covemor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secmtary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director,
Certified Mail # 70201810000159809096
Return Receipt Requested
Ray E Hollowell, Jr
Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC
8351 Fern Ln
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 29, 2021
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0581
Permit No. WQ0002284
Kinnakeet Shores WWTP
Dare County
Dear Mr. Hollowell:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Kinnakeet Shores WWTP on
November 16, 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. WQ0002284. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Sampling 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
Miscellaneous Questions Permittee failed to repair damaged roof.
Treatment Clarifiers Clarifier sweeps and return pumps did not work. Solids had built up in clarifier.
Treatment Clarifiers, Treatment Filters, Generator, and Spray Irrigation System failed to work. Solids
have filled the clarifier and tertiary filter.
End Use -Reuse Irrigation system does not work. All water goes to the storage pond and infiltrates.
Monitoring wells have not been installed.
Standby Power Operator did not make an attempt to start the generator. Stated it would not start.
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Inspection Area
Description of Violation
Miscellaneous Questions
Permittee failed to install monitoring wells.
Miscellaneous Questions Permittee failed to submit site map.
Treatment Filters Tertiary filter does not work. Solids have built up in filter.
In addition, the issues below must also be addressed:
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 Robert Tankard with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3921.
Sincerely,
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Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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