WQ0023693_NOVNOI-2022-LV-0782_20221025

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail # 7021 0950 0001 1023 4461
Return Receipt Requested
John Nichols, PE
Brunswick County
PO Box 249
Bolivia, NC 28422-0249
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 25, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LV-0782
Permit No. WQ0023693
West Brunswick Regional WRF
Brunswick County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the February 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 Solids, Total Suspended 2/1/2022 10 17.5 Daily Maximum Exceeded
(00530)
001 Solids, Total Suspended 2/2/2022 10 13 Daily Maximum Exceeded
(00530)
001 Solids, Total Suspended 2/16/2022 10 12.4 Daily Maximum Exceeded
(00530)
001 Solids, Total Suspended 2/17/2022 10 11.8 Daily Maximum Exceeded
(00530)
001 Solids, Total Suspended 2/22/2022 10 16.8 Daily Maximum Exceeded
(00530)
001 Solids, Total Suspended 2/23/2022 10 13.2 Daily Maximum Exceeded
(00530)
LD_E
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regional Office I 1.27 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215

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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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Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Solids, Total Suspended
(00530)
2/28/2022 5 9.92 Monthly Average Exceeded
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 information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). 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 have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Helen Perez of the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Cc: WQS Wilmington Regional Office -
Donald Dixon — electronic copy
Matt Henry — electronic copy
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Sincerely,
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Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regions[ offcce 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215