WQ0002519_NOV-2022-PC-0744_20230130

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ELIZABETH S. BISER
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RICHARD E ROGERS, JR-
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January 30, 2023
Harry Clay Helm, Jr, Board Chairman Commissioners of
Minzies Crcek Sanitary Sewer District
139 Treasure Ln
Hertford, NC 27941-8194
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0744
Permit No. WQ0002519
Holiday Island WWTP
Perqulmans County
Dear Mr. Helm:
A review of the August 2022 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject fadiity revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Reporting Violalion(s):
Sample
Location Parameter Date Type of Violation
10/31/2022 Late/Missing NDMR
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 fadilty'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 dvil 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.
North Ca Dep=tmetar nirtemeadQuery I avkmnof ewer Resource.
Washingrcrateplartal Office 1 g43 Washington Square MA I Vikshinpso.North Camaro 27899
25294E6481

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 Paul Nyarko of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
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Sincerely,
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Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
North Carolina Department of Emtvroertd Qo Dry 1 Division of Water Resources
Wa:htrptton Regional Oflke 14t3 V1toFSngton Square NIA I Waohfogtco. North Cmdlna 275D9
232.944114