WQ0004059_NOV/NOI-2023-LM-0001_20230109

Fortin Contract Service
P.O. Box 4188
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Ph [phone] fax [phone]
Attn: Helen Perez 0110912023
WQS Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
Ref.- Notice of Violation
Trucking number: NOV-2023-LM-0001
Permit No. WQ0004059
Atlantic Station WWTP, Carteret County
Dear Ils. Perez:
Per the Notice of Violation for Atlantic Station WWTP dated January 03,2023 (copy
enclosed), We would like to respond to the items per the description of Violation.
Item 1: BOD date: 1013112022 reported value 39 monthly average exceeded Limit is 10
Item 2: Fecal Coliform date: 10131122 reported value 15 monthly limit: 14
Residual Chlorine: 5xweek reporting 10115122 musing data
As noted on the NDMR report for October 2022 (copy enclosed), there is continued
rust, corrosion and airline leaks which continue to plague this plant. Leaks are being
repaired and welding done as soon as the leaks are detected The residual chlorine was done
just missed not entering on report. Error on our behalf. We apologize.
We are operating and doing all we can to maintain the parameters that are set per the permit
requirements on a daily and monthly basis. We will continue to monitor and report
Any questions, Please give me a call at 252-393-8720
ely,
s
Robert C. Howard
Fortin Contract Service

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William T Smith
Sugarloaf Utility Inc
514 Daniels St
Ste 414
Raleigh, NC 27605-1317
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 3, 2023
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-LM-0001
Permit No. WQ0004059'-
Atlantic Station WWTP „
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the October 2022 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violationfs):
Sample
Limit Reported
Location
Parameter
Date Value Value
Type of Violation
001
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
10/31/2022
10 39
Monthly Average Exceeded
(00310)
001
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth,
10/31/2022
14 15
Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Monitoring
Location
Parameter
Date
Frequency
Type of Violation
001
Chlorine, Total Residual (50060)
10/15/2022
5 X week
Frequency Violation
001
Chlorine, Total Residual (50060)
10/22/2022
5 X week
Frequency Violation
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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, afie contact Helen Perez of the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215. t3
Sincerely,
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Morelia Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Enforcement File
Dan Fortin — electronic copy
Thomas Joyner — electronic copy
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FORM: NOMR 03-12 NON -DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (NDMR) Page _L of I
Permit No.: WQOOM59
Facility Name: I ATLANTIC STATION
County..I
Catteret
Month:
October
Year 2022
PPI: 001
❑ Influent: ❑+ Effluent ❑ No flow generated
Parameter Monitoring Point: ❑ Influent ❑' Effiuera ❑ Groundwater Lowering ❑ Surface Water
Parameter Code
50050
00400
50060
00310
00530
31613
00610
00620
00630
00625
00600
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1
09:00
50,000
7.9
10
2
12:50
15,170
7.5
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3
09:30
2,850
4
07:00
17,320
5
10:00
21.790
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17.5
17.5
7.25
24,75
5.55
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30,020
7.7
10
7
09:45
16,220
7.8
10
8
13:00
31,510
7.9
10
9
12:10
14,950
7.8
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10:00
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1000
23,340
12
0930
7.610
1 77
10
13
09:00
22,550
7.9
10
14
10:30
meter err
1,510
7.9
15
11:00
problem
690
7.6
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16
1215
6,630
7.8
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17
11:00
3,720
18
10:30
3,400
19
10:00
2,930
7.7
10
201
10:30
1
2,930
7.7
10
21
0930
6,680
8
10
22
11:55
7,840
7.8
10
23
12:00
9,150
7.7
10
24
10:45
12,320
25
9;30
5,450
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26
10:00
6,390
8
5
27
10:00
5,440
7.8
5
28
10,00
meter err
0
7.9
10
291
12:15
6,850
7.9
10
30
71:15
meter err
0
7.9
10
31
11:00
1,580
Average:
11,321
6.56
13.00
4.85
15.00
0,11
17.50
17.50
7.25
24.75
5.55
0.00
Daily Maximum:
50,000
8.00
10.00
39.00
9.70
15.00
0.11
17.50
17.50
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24.75
5.55
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5.00
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9.70
15.00
0.11
17.50
17,50
7.25
24.75
15.55
0.02
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Grab
Composite
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month avg
50000 opd
10
20
14
4
10
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Does all monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet the requirements in Attachment A of your permit? ❑ Compliant n-Compliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please explain in the space below the reason(s) the facility was not in compliance. Provide in your explanation the date(s) of the non-compliance and describe the corrective
action(s) taken. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
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The Condition of this plantmakes it near impossible for the Operator to maintain the Parameter set that are in'the Perir#�!'iealuireme on the Daily and monthly Limits given in the Permit
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Certification
Permittee Certification
ORC: Robert C. Howard
Permittee: SUGARLOAF UTILITIES, INC.
Certification No.: 996013
/
Signing Official: i Robert C. Howard
Grade: IWW III Phone Number: 252-393-8720
signing official's Tale: Operator Responsible in Charge
Has the ORCchangedsince the previous NDMR? 21 yes ❑ no
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Phone Number: 252-393-8720 Permit Expiration: 5/31/2025
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Signature Date
Signature Date
By this signature, I certify that this report is az rrate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I certify, under penalty of lav, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that all qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry or the person or persons who manage the system, or Nose persons directly responsible for
gathering the information. the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief. true, accurate, and complete I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the prss,mlity of fines and imprisonmen
for knowing violations.
Mail Original and Two Copies to:
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617