NC0044253_NOV-2023-LV-0086 Response_20230214

February 14, 2023
Subject: Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Civil Penalty
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-LV-0086
Permit No. NC0044253
Camp Dogwood WWTP
Catawba County
Mr. Pitner,
Thank you for allowing the North Carolina Lions Foundation, Inc. the opportunity to respond to the Notice of
Violation dated February 7, 2023; received February 9, 2023; regarding the (1) fecal coliform daily maximum
exceedance event that occurred at the Camp Dogwood WWTP during the December 2022 monitoring period.
On December 28th, the facility received a fecal coliform result of 2419.8/col that exceeded the daily maximum
allowable limit of 400/col. Upon discovery, operators responded by ensuring that adequate chlorination was
restored to prevent the recurrence of future fecal coliform exceedances. The plant experiences occasional rapid
flow events due to the transient nature of the usage of the camp facilities. This has resulted in reduced contact
time in the chlorine contact chamber during those instances, preventing adequate chlorination from taking place
prior to leaving the effluent. At this time, the plant is utilizing (3) chlorine tablet tube feeders; however we are
recommending installing two additional tablet feeders for a total of (4) to ensure that enough chlorine is being
supplied. In the meantime, operators have been adding extra chlorine tablets to accommodate.
It is always the goal of North Carolina Lions Foundation to remain in compliance with regulations set forth by the
Division of Water Resources. The factors contributing to this violation are being addressed to prevent future
noncompliance events. It is our request that our cooperation and action in these matters be taken into account by
the Division when proceeding with enforcement.
Sincerely,
Carlton Metts
North Carolina Lions Foundation, Inc.
Camp Dogwood WWTP
CC:
Daniel Gatewood, Envirolink, Inc.
Todd Robinson, Envirolink, Inc.