WQ0033804_NOV2022LV0742_20221020

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October 20, 2022

Benjamin L Sprouse
Mountain and Sea Getaways Inc
56 Mills Gap Rd
Apt #331
Asheville, NC 28803

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LV-0742
Permit No. WQ0033804
Laurel Mountain Retreat WWTF
Buncombe County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the June 2022 Non-Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) 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 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) 6/2/2022 15 61.2 Daily Maximum Exceeded
(00310) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. As a reminder,
non-compliant NDMR’s should be noted as such and an explanation provided upon submittal. Please submit a
response to this NOV within 10 business days. 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).
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Melanie Kemp of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or [e-mail].

Sincerely,

G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NON-DISCHARGE Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Bob Barr, RPB Systems
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