NC0020061_NOV-2022-MV-0006 RSP_20220131

TOWN OF SPRING HOPE
P.O. Box 87
118 W. Railroad Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
31 January 2022
Mr. Scott Vinson
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
RE: Town of Spring Hope WWTP
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-MV-0006
Permit No. NC0020061
Nash County
Dear Mr. Vinson:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
The Town of Spring Hope appreciates the opportunity to respond to NOV-2022-MV-0006 dated
January 4, 2022. This letter shall serve as the Town's response, and it is our hope that the additional
information provided will result in no further action by the Division.
Monitoring Violation:
Parameter
Date Frequency Type of Violation
• Ammonia, Total - Quantity 10/31/2021 Monthly Frequency Violation
Unfortunately, the operator failed to take the tad Ammonia sample for the month. It was a complete
oversight on the operator's part. We are working diligently on various programs such as work orders
for sampling schedules in order to assist the operators with their compliance issues.
We believe the WWTP's history of compliance demonstrates the Town's commitment to operating
this facility in a responsible manner. Therefore, we respectfully request that the Division consider
these efforts and take no further action. The Town of Spring Hope has limited resources and we
would much rather dedicate these resources to address utility operations versus civil penalties. If
the Town of Spring Hope can be of any further assistance or additional information is needed, please
contact me at 252-478-5186.
Sincerely,
Andrew Delonno
Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
Cc: John Nelson, Area Manager
William Lamm, WWTP ORC
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-MV-0006
Permit No. NC0020061
Spring Hope WWTP
Nash County
Mayor Gwaltney:
A review of the October 2021 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation
indicated below:
Hlonitpring Violation:
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 10/31/2021 2 X month Frequency Violation
Concentration (CO610)
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 fadlity's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a dvil 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.
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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 Information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is reaaived In this Office within the 1O-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.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E. 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 antidpated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Mitchell Hayes of the
Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
Sincerely,
/J1Q--Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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