NC0052043_NOV-2022-PC-0658_20221024

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. RISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
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October 24, 2022
Thomas Maholias
Toxaway Falls POA Inc
E-mail: olympuscontm@@aol.com
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0658
Permit No. NC0052043
Toxaway Falls WWTP
Transylvania County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Toxaway Falls WWTP on
October 20, 2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0052043. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Operations & Maintenance The railing and walk boards are a significant safety hazard and should be replaced with an
appropriate, professionally installed material immediately.
In addition, the issues below must also be addressed:
Compliance Issue(s):
Repair and secure the decoupled section of effluent pipe near the outfall.
North Carolina Department of Enrironmental Quelfy I olvtslon of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 O.S. Highway 70 I Swannanoa, Noah CaroI0a 28778
828.296.4500

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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.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 30 days upon your receipt of this Notice
of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified
issues, if applicable.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
ATTACHMENTS
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Wes Royal, ORC — Royal Waterworks
Sincerely,
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quelfy I olvtslon of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 O.S. Highway 70 I Swannanoa, Noah Carolina 28778
828.290 4500