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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0014306_NOV-2015-LV-0348_20150601NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor June 1, 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7012 2210 0002 4887 1465 Mr. Raymond Gottlieb Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC 448 Viking Dr Ste 2110 Virginia Beach VA 23452 Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement, NOV-2015-LV-0348 Permit No. WQ0014306 Eagle Creek Currituck County Dear Mr Gottlieb: A review of Eagle Creek's monitoring reports for January, February, March and April 2015 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 1/27/2015 6.000 mg/1 8.300 mg/1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended 2/10/2015 10.000 mg/1 21.000 mg/1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 2/24/2015 6.000 mg/I 24.700 mg/1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended 2/24/2015 10.000 mg/1 14.200 mg/1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 2/24/2015 25.000 mpn/100m1 720.000 mpn/100m1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 2/10/2015 6.000 mg/1 15.400 mg/1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended 3/12/2015 10.000 mg/1 13.800 mg/1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 3/12/2015 25.000 mpn/100m1 2,000.000 mpn/100m1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended 3/19/2015 10.000 mg/1 19.600 mg/1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 3/19/2015 6.000 mg/1 15.400 mg/1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Regional Operations Section — Washington Regional Office 943 Washington Square Mail, Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 252-946-6481 1 Fax: 252-975-3716 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer - Made in part by recycled paper Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 3/19/20I5 25.000 mpn/100m1 5,800.000 mpn/100m1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended 1/27/2015 10.000 mg/1 19.000 mg/1 Daily Maximum Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended 4/30/2015 5.000 mg/1 9.000 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 2/28/2015 4.000 mg/1 20.050 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended 2/28/2015 5.000 mg/1 17.600 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 3/31/2015 4.000 mg/1 8.380 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended 3/31/2015 5.000 mg/1 16.700 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 1/31/2015 4.000 mg/1 5.600 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended 1/31/2015 5.000 mg/1 14.300 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded CoIiform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 3/31/2015 14.000 mpn/100m1 3,405.880 mpn/100m1 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 2/28/2015 14.000 mpn/100m1 65.730 mpn/100m1 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOVINRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0014306. 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 fifteen (15) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the Non -Discharge Monitoring Reports. 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, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. 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. You may contact Robbie Bullock, Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant at (252) 948-3843 or Scott Vinson at (252) 948-3844. Sincerely, Ce 7C%-,—'L Robert Tankard Assistant Regional Supervisor Division of Water Resources Water Quality Operations Section Cc: WQ Central Files WaRO Enforcement Files