WQ0004059_NOV/NOI-2022-PC-0411_20220727

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7021 0950 0001 1023 2658
Return Receipt Requested
August 03, 2022
William T Smith
Sugarloaf Utility Inc
514 Daniels St
Ste 414
Raleigh, NC 27605-1317
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0411
Permit No. WQ0004059
Atlantic Station WWTP
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Atlantic Station WVVTP on July
27, 2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions
and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0004059. A summary of the findings and comments
noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Reconnaissance inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Wilmington
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Treatment Advanced state of corrosion of many areas of the plant causing a safety hazard.
Treatment Bypass of tertiary filter from the east clarifier.
End Use -Infiltration Lack of maintenance of rotary distributer systems.
Treatment Lack of maintenance of the EQ tank to ensure proper operation.
End Use -Infiltration Measures not taken to prevent effluent ponding in the infiltration sites.
End Use -Infiltration Monitoring wells not secured.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215

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Inspection Area Description of Violation
End Use -infiltration MW 1A has not been installed to replace MW 1 as required in the current permit schedule.
End Use -Infiltration MW 3 and MW 1 have not been permanently abandoned as required in the current permit
schedule.
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 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.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Perez with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
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Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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North Carolina Department of Environmental QuaEity I Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regions[ Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910.7%1215