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.
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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