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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0025381_NC0025381_LV2015LV0043_20150202_20150202 AirA. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart Governor Secretary February 2,2015 RECEIVED/DENR/DWR FEB 0 5 2014? Water Quality CERTIFIED MAIL Permitting Sec for RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 0059 Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager Town of Lake Lure Lake Lure WWTP P.O. Box 255 Lake Lure,North Carolina 28746-0255 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0043 Lake Lure WWTP NPDES Permit No.NC0025381 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Braund: A review of the September 2014 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 09/30/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 11.91 mg/1 4.3 mg/1 09/06/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 14.33 mg/1 12.9 mg/1 09/27/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 13.67 mg/1 12.9 mg/1 A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0025381. 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 information provided on the August 2014 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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. Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone: (828)296-4500 FAX: (828)299-7043 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Chris Braund February 2, 2015 Page Two Remedial actions,if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any 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. You may contact this office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296=4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR Asheville Regional Office cc: WQ Asheville Files MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch • • G:;WR`WQ`Rutherfnrd''Wastewater'Mumma'Lake Lure WWTP2533I'\h04ARE-2015-LV-00a3.due