WQ0015052_NOV-2022-LV-0188 2nd Attempt_20220315

RAY COOPER
Governor
E1IZABE H S. BNSER
Sacrriary
S. DANIEL SMITH
nr.ceor
NORTH CAROUNA
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Return Receipt Requested
March 15, 2022
William Galen Freed
Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LV-0188
Permit No. WQ0015052
Village at Ocean Hill WWTP
Currituck County
Dear Mr. Freed:
A review of the September 2021 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
l.lmit Exceedance Vlolat1on(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Date
Limit Reported
Value Value Type of Violation
002 Solids, Total Suspended 9/23/2021
(00530)
10 17.2 Daily Maximum Exceeded
002 Solids, Total Suspended 9/30/2021
(00530)
5 11.55 Monthly Average Exceeded
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 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.

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 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 11 in Section IV, 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 induding 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 Sarah Toppen of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
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Sincerely,
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Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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