NC0021849_NOV-2022-PC-0716 NOI_20221130

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail 7021 0950 0001 8685 3863
Return Receipt Requested
Janice McKenzie Cole, Town Manager
Town of Hertford
PO Box 32
Hertford, NC 27944
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 30, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0716
Permit No. NC0021849
Hertford WWTP
Perquimans County
Dear Ms. McKenzie Cole:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Hertford WWTP on November
16, 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. NC0021849. 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 Washington
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Oxidation Ditches
The aerators on the inside ditch were not operating. The ORC stated they had been down
approximately a month. There were floating solids and vegetation on this ditch near the
aerators. This a violation of Condition 2 in Section C of Permit No. NC0021849, which
requires proper operation and maintenance of the facility.
Bar Screens
The mechanical barscreens continue to not be operational, as was the case during the last
inspection. This a violation of Condition 2 in Section C of Permit No. NC0021849, which
requires proper operation and maintenance of the facility.
Grit Removal
The ORC stated that the grit removal system was not operational at the time of the
inspection. This a violation of Condition 2 in Section C of Permit No. NC0021849, which
requires proper operation and maintenance of the facility.
D_E
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
Washington Regional Office 1 943 Washington Square Mali Washington. North Carolina 27889
252.94e.8481

Inspection Area Description of Violation
Pump Station - Influent
The ORC stated that the SCADA system for the influent pump station remains inoperable,
as was the case during the last inspection. This a violation of Condition 2 in Section C of
Permit No. NC0021849, which requires proper operation and maintenance of the facility.
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 NPDES WW 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) 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.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Robert Tankard at [phone] or Randy Sipe
at [phone].
Sincerely,
R4 4 Te.44-4441
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Jeremy Haislip — Town of Hertford, PO Box 32, Hertford, NC 27944
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D_E
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mali I Washington. North Carolina 27889
252.946.6461