NC0044423_NOV2022LV0651_20220920

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. RISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Daniel Gryder
Appalachian State University
265 Dale St
Boone, NC 28608
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 20, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LV-0651
Permit No. NC0044423
Appalachian State WTP
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Gryder:
A review of the June 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 6/8/2022 5.2 19 Daily Maximum Exceeded
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 6/30/2022 4 19 Monthly Average Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted 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 (SOC).
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Tricia Lowery of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-776-9691.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:G
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Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Wlnstoo-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes MiII Road, Svrte 300 1 Wlnsmn-Salem, Noah Carolina 27105
336.776,9800