NC0048861_NOV-2022-PC-0085_20220307

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail # 7021 1970 0001 1325 0919
Return Receipt Requested
Edwin Blount, Mayor
Town of Creswell
PO Box 68
Creswell, NC 27928-0068
NORTH CAROLfNA
Environmental Quality
March 7, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0085
Permit No. NC0048861
Creswell WWTP
Washington County
Dear Mr. Blount:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Creswell WWTP on March 2,
2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0048861. 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 violations were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Other
NPDES permit NC0048861 effective August 1, 2018, required the facility to close out and
abandoned the well located beside the influent pump station no later than October 31,
2018. During the inspection on November 10, 2021, it was noted in the inspection report
that this required item has not been completed. A Notice of Violation
(NOV-2021-PC-0574) was issued following the inspection requiring this item be completed
no later than March 1, 2022. This required item has not been completed as of March 2,
2022.
North Carolina Department of ErvIronmental Quality I Dlvlslon of Waler Resources
Washington Regional Office 1 943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
252.946.6481

Inspection Area Description of Violation
Other NPDES permit NC0048861 effective August 1, 2018, required the facility to install a staff
gauge in the Lagoon no later than September 30, 2018. During the inspection on
November 10, 2021, it was noted in the inspection report that this required item has
not been completed. A Notice of Violation (NOV-2021-PC-0574) was issued following the
inspection requiring this item be completed no later than March 1, 2022. This required
item has not been completed as of March 2, 2022.
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 NPDES WW 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.
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 anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Robbie Bullock with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
Rottil Teosicevol
Cc: Laserfiche
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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North Carolina Department or Environmental Quallty I Di.lsion of Water Resources
Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27869
252.946.6481