NC0067326_NOVNOI2022LV0336_RESP_20220601

6/1/2022
SUBJECT: RE: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number NOV-2022-LV-0336
Permit No. NC0067326
Whistle Stop WWTP
Macon County
To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that the WWTP at Whistle Stop (NC0067326) received an excess of oil & grease
substances over the first weekend of April 2022. It is suspected that the greasy substance was
discharged to the system by one of the RVs located above the antique store. Scheduled samples were
taken on 4/5/2022 and the BOD was above compliance. An extra BOD sample was taken the following
week on 4/12/2022 and arrangements were made to have the plant pumped. The plant was pumped
that week and the sand filter was raked and cleaned with potable water. By 4/26/22 the BOD at the
plant had dropped back into compliance with a sample that was 20.4 mg/L. Unfortunately, the bad
samples prevented us from being able to get the average back down below 30.0 mg/L.
Since then, the Whistle Stop WWTP has returned to compliance for BOD and all other parameters. The
average BOD for May 2022 was 9.65 mg/L. Please consider this in regards to assessing a civil penalty as
we had no control over the incoming waste and the problem was dealt with in a timely matter. We
appreciate your consideration in this matter.
> LJ.
Wanda Ladd
Earth Environmental Services
ORC—Whistle Stop WWTP
828-360-6402