NC0086291_Response to LV-2022-0320_20221206

John Hennessy
Supervisor
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
December 6th 2022
Re: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
For Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 (a)(6)
And NPDES WW Permit No. NC0086291
Town of Edenton
Beaver Hill WTP
Case No. LV-2022-0320
Dear Mr. Hennessy,
Please accept this letter and the included attachment(s) as a written request for remission for Case No. LV-
2022-0320. The Town of Edenton first received notice in August of 2022 regarding the exceeded limit for
Chlorides from the Beaver Hill WTP (NC0086291). Since this time the WTP ORC (Roy Alons) & Town
Manager (Corey Gooden) have worked towards developing a corrective action plan for the effluent chloride
exceedance but have exhausted all internal options. We have also reached out for guidance from the
Washington regional office BUT do not see a logical option to meet the 230 mg/1 limit within our water system.
Since the August 2022 notice, the Town of Edenton sampled all water sources (on 11/09/2022) within the water
system ranging from each of the four (4) raw water well sites, both water treatment plants, and the open water
discharge points. These results are included in Attachment 1— Environment 1 Chloride sample results, for a
total of three (3) pages. Of the Town's four (4) well sites, two (2) were over the 230 mg/1 limit and the
remaining two (2) wells were at 60-72% of the limit. For the WTP site, one was over the limit and one was 70%
of the limit. Lastly, when looking at the discharge points upstream and downstream, the open water bodies are
more that 550 to 750% of the limit. Often times the limit appears to be the lowest number in the group, which
creates quite a challenge for us.
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P.O. BOX 300, Edenton N.C. 27932 - [phone]
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The Town of Edenton was recently awarded funding for two (2) additional well sites and an interconnect
between the two (2) raw water tanks at each plant location. The goal of the project is to improve the raw water
quality of the Town's well site and to use any raw well at either plant. We have also applied for a third well site
in the most recent fall round of DWI funding and we are optimistic this funding will also be successful. The
implementation of both projects would greatly increase the water chemistry and quality of our aging system.
We know that until that time, we will likely and often not meet the limit.
In the Interim, The Town of Edenton would like to request that we (1) be considered for a reduced or removed
penalty and, (2) be considered for a permit variance for this often -unreachable limit.
S ine ly,
rey All oden
wn Manager
Cc: Julie Grzyb, Deputy Director of DEQ Division of Water Resources
Robert Tankard, Assistant Supervisor, Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Sarah Toppen - Environmental Specialist II, Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Robbie Bullock - Environmental Specialist II WWTP Consultant, Division of Water Resources, DEQ
David Meyers, Edenton PW Director
Roy Alons, Edenton WTP Supervisor

ROY COOPER
Governor
EUZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail # 7022 1670 0000 9974 5746
Return Receipt Requested
Corey Gooden
Town of Edenton
PO Box 300
Edenton, NC 27932-0300
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0086291
Town of Edenton
Beaver Hill WTP
Case No. LV-2022-0320
Chowan County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $782.09 ($700.00 civil penalty
+ $82.09 enforcement costs) against Town of Edenton.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Edenton for the month of August 2022. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0086291. The
violations, which occurred in August 2022, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Edenton violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0086291 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
flunk Carolina Deparlm,+n.d Environmental Quality Division or Water Reaou,m
WavhIngln Regional OffIre 941WaaliMgtnn Square Mall Wavhmglun North Carolina 27899
252976.6491

Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, Robert
Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Washington Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Town of Edenton:
$200.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0086291, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for Chloride (as CI)
$500.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0086291, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Chloride (as CD
$700.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$82.09 Enforcement Costs
$782.09 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties.
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" forrn within thirty (3O) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all _Questions regarding_the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Robbie Bullock with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Washington
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Rot T..4.44.1
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2022-0320
Assessed Party: Town of Edenton
Permit No.: NC0086291
County: Chowan
Amount Assessed: $782.09
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factorsarelisted in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CHOWAN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Town of Edenton
Beaver Hill WTP
PERMIT NO. NC0086291
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2022-0320
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $782.09. for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated November 14, 2022, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Edenton
CASE NUMBER: LV-2022-0320
PERMIT: NC0086291
FACILITY: Beaver Hill WTP
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Date Month/Yr Parameter
REGION: Washington
COUNTY: Chowan
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
8/9/2022 8-2022 Chloride (as CI)
Monthly mg/I 230 504 119.1 Daily $200.00
Maximum
Exceeded
8/31/2022 8-2022 Chloride (as CI)
Monthly mg/I 230 504 119.1 Monthly
Average
Exceeded
$500.00

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GREENVILLE, N.C. 27858
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MR. ANTHONY JORDAN
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 300
EDENTON, NC 27932
PARAMETERS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
ID#: 58 Z
DATE COLLECTED: 11/09/22
DATE REPORTED : 11/16/22
REVIEWED BY:
Sample Sample Sample Sample Sample Analysis Method
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Date Analyst Code
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P.O. BOX 300
EDENTON, NC 27932
PARAMETERS
Chloride, mg/1
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
ID#: 58 Z
DATE COLLECTED: 11/09/22
DATE REPORTED : 11/16/22
REVIEWED BY:
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