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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0023299_NOV-2015-LV-0731_20151109North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary November 9, 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL # 7013 1710 0002 1922 2675 Mr. Andrew Luter Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC 2401 151h Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement (#NOV-2015-LV-0731) NPDES Permit No. NCO023299 Woodlake MHC WWTP Guilford County Dear Mr. Luter: A review of the Woodlake WWTP monitoring report for August 2015 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD (mg/L) August 2015 5.0 13.25 Monthly Average BOD (mg/L) 8/6/15 7.5 >12.0 Daily Maximum BOD (mg/L) 8/18/15 7.5 24.0 Daily Maximum BOD (mg/L) 8/25/15 7.5 17.0 Daily Maximum Fecal Coliform 8/27/15 400/100 ml 718/100 ml Daily Maximum 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. NC0023299. 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 2015 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. 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone: 336-776-9800 \ Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity \AeirmaeveAction Employer- Made in part byrecycled paper Mr. Andrew Luter November 9, 2015 Page #2 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. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mike Mickey or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, Sherri V. Knight, P.E. Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources cc: Adam Motsinger (amotsinger@apexcos.com) Annie Haluska (ahaluska@apexcos.com) Heather Adams (hadams@envirolinkine.com) Point Source Branch SWP - Central Files WSRO