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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0064564_LM-2023-0011 enforcement case_20230213DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT Violator: Aqua North Carolina Inc Facility Name: Neuse Colony WWTP Permit Number: NCO064564 County: Johnston Case Number: LM-2023-0011 ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; Discharging effluent exceeding permit limits for BOD increases risks to public health and could cause water quality violations. Not monitoring for upstream, downstream DO and temperature; nitrite + nitrate; TKN; TP; and total Nitrogen -concentration could cause water quality violations. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; For the week ending June 14, 2022, BOD weekly permit limit was exceeded by 20%. Upstream and Downstream temperature and DO were not monitored on June 4, 2022. Nitrate + Nitrate, TKN, Total Nitrogen -concentration, and TP were not monitored on June 4, 2022. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; The effect on surface water quality include risks to public health and possible water quality standard violations. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost of rectifying the damage is not given. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; It is believed that no money was saved by the noncompliance. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It does not appear that the violations were committed willfully or intentionally. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; There have no enforcements against the violator within the last 12 months. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $3 8.85 Da e AZ_ Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. B[SER Secretory RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4115 5849 Return Recei]Rt Re nested Shannon V Becker, President Aqua North Carolina Inc 202 Mackenan Dr Cary, NC 27511-6447 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality February 13, 2023 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO064564 Aqua North Carolina Inc Neuse Colony WWTP Case No. LM-2023-001 l Johnston County Dear Mr. Becker: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $488.85 ($450.00 civil penalty + $38.85 enforcement costs) against Aqua North Carolina Inc. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) submitted by Aqua North Carolina Inc for the month of June 2022. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0064564. The violations, which occurred in June 2022, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Aqua North Carolina Inc violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO064564 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). North Carolina Department of nvironromtsl Quality I DMslon of Watn Reaauroes Balogh Regional Oftke 13800 Barre" Drive I RA*tk North CArohna 27609 .ems 919.7%.4200 Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Aqua North Carolina Inc: 250.00 1 of 2 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NC0064564, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for BOD, 5-Day (20 Des. C) - Concentration 25.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Nitrite plus Nitrate Total as in violation of Permit No. NC0064564. 25.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Nitro en K'eldahl Total as N in violation of Permit No. NC0064564. 25.00 for 1 of the I failures to properly monitor Nitrogen, Total - Concentration in violation of Permit No. NCO064564. 50.00 for 2 of the 2 failures to properly monitor Oxygen, Dissolved (DO) in violation of Permit No. NC0064564. 25.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Pbos horus Total as P - Concentration in violation of Permit No. NC0064564. 50.00 for 2 of the 2 failures to properly monitor Temperature, Water Des. Centigrade in violation of Permit No. NC0064564. 450.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY 38.85 Enforcement Costs 488.85 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: (1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR (2) Submit a written request for remission, OR (3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed ,justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143 B-282. I (b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, You must complete and submit the enclosedjenuest for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thi 30 da s of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you colete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Re u$ est." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearines: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows: Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Hayes with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional Office at (919) 791-4200 or via email at mitch.hayes@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Laseffiche JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST Case Number: LM-2023-0011 County: Johnston Assessed Party: Aqua North Carolina Inc Permit No.: NCO064564 Amount Assessed: $488.85 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance), EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNTY OF JOHNSTON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS Aqua North Carolina Inc ) Neuse Colony WWTP ) PERMIT NO. NCO064564 ) CASE NO. LM-2023.0011 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $488.85 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated February 13, 2023, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of ADDRESS TELEPHONE SIGNATURE 20 PERMIT: NCO064564 FACILITY: Neuse Colony WWTP LIMIT VIOLATION(S) SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 -Effluent Violation Report Date MonthNr Parameter 6/8/2022 6-2022 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 6/14/2022 6-2022 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg C) - Concentration MONITORING VIOLATION(S) SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Downstream Violation Report Date Month/Yr Parameter 6/4/2022 6-2022 Oxygen, Dissolved (DO) 6/4/2022 6-2022 Temperature, Water Deg. Centigrade SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent ATTACHMENT A Aqua North Carolina Inc CASE NUMBER: LM-2023-0011 REGION: Raleigh COUNTY: Johnston Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type 3 X week mg/I 7.50 8.2 9.3 Daily Maximum Exceeded 3 X week mg/l 7.50 9 20.0 Daily Maximum Exceeded Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type 3 X week mg/I Frequency 3 X week deg c Violation Frequency Violation Penalty Amount $0 00 $250.00 Penalty Amount $25.00 $25.00 Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty Date Month/Yr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount 6/4/2022 6-2022 Nitrite plus Nitrate Weekly mg/l Frequency $25.00 Total (as N) Violation 6/4/2022 6-2022 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Weekly mg/l Frequency $25.00 Total (as N) Violation 6/4/2022 6-2022 Nitrogen, Total - Weekly mg/I Frequency $25.00 Concentration Violation 6/4/2022 6-2022 Phosphorus, Total (as Weekly mg/I Frequency $25.00 P) - Concentration Violation SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Upstream Violation Report Date MonthNr Parameter Frequency 6/4/2022 6-2022 Oxygen, Dissolved 3 X week (DO) 6/4/2022 6-2022 Temperature, Water 3 X week Deg Centigrade Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Measure Value Value Limit mg/l deg c Violation Penalty Type Amount Frequency $25.00 Violation Frequency $25,00 Violation ROY COOPER coveew El1ZABETH S. USER sea.mry RK IARD E, ROGERS. JR. Gbator Shannon V Becicer, President Aqua North Carolina Inc 202 Mackenan Dr Cary, NC 27511-6447 NORTH C■4ROUNA August 19, 2022 SUBIECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LM-0047 Permit No. NCDO64564 Neuse Colony WWTP Johnston County Dear Mr. Becker: A review of the June 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violations indicated below: Sample Location 001 Effluent Lindt Reported Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation BOD, S-Day (20 Deg. Q - 6/8/2022 7.5 8.2 Daily Maximum Exceeded Concentration (00310) 001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 6/14/2022 7.5 9 Daily Maximum Exceeded Concentration (C0310) Sample Monitoring Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation 001 Downstream Oxygen, Dissolved (DO) (00300) 6/4/2022 3 X week Frequency Violation 001 Downstream Temperature, Water Deg. 6/4/2022 3 X week Frequency Violation Centigrade (00010) 001 Effluent Nitrite plus Nitrate Total (as N) 6/4/2022 Weekly Frequency Violation (00530) NoMoiati.oq.ny.enaereMrennwMYt�iryr awNnorweere�ce. ,92� w9AWN0 Sample Location Parameter MonitorhM Date Frequency 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) 6/4/2022 weeldyu (00625) 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Toted - Concentration 6/4/2022 Weekly (C0600) 001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - Concentration (CO665) 001 Upstream Oxygen, Dissohred (00) (00300) 001 Upstream Temperature, Water Deg. Centigrade (00010) 6/4/2022 Weekly Type of Woiation Frequency Violation Frequency Violation Frequency Violation 6/4/2022 3 X week Frequency Violation 6/4/2022 3 X week Frequency Violation 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 NPDES WW 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 falls to act in accordance with the berms, 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 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. N no response is reoaived in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. Remedial actions should have already been taken to cornett 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. Reminder. Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E. the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at the facility Including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a ttv ailment unit. A written report may be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc. 42MRdM%bgm/a o I �oowwao�ar R�iN MwthC..�.tKM «.ri M If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Mitchell Hayes of the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200. Sincerely, Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File iaserfiche Iftr*wwbwwpe,MIRd QMftrIftMM4rVA r- r as "Pir.4 oo ROY COOPER 6OMW EUZABETH S. BISER sealewy RIO M E ROGERS, JR, D&Vdw Shannon V Becker, President Aqua North Carolina Inc 202 Mackenan Dr Cary, NC 27511-6447 rn CERa A mt6f,'Ji/ Illy r-q , aa� F F I L ' O?fin pftwok 8an.e.. a HMO G4ROW OAa4eal,,.R.,ty�k4.e � 1<}er6ai1n1eaAs! 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NPDES PERMIT NO.: N00064564 FACILITY NAME: Neuse Colony WWTP OWNER NAME: Aqua North Carolina Inc GRADE; WW-3 eDMR PERIOD: 06-2022 (June 2022) PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active CLASS; WW-3 COUNTY: Johnston ORC: Anthony Dale Stevens ORC CERT NUMBER: 1005680 ORC HAS CHANCED: No VERSION: 1.0 STATUS: Submitted SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO F F y O 8p zm 50050 W010 0000 C0319 co6le CO53o 31616 0034o CO400 Continuous 5 X week 3 X week 3 X week 3 X week 3 X week 3 X week 3 X week Weekly Recorder Grab Grab Composlir Composite composite Grab Grab Composite FLOW TEMP-C JPH 1101) - Cnm: NH3-N - Come, T58- Came FCOLI HR DO TOTAL N - 2400clock Hn 2400 clock Hn YMN an d deg c su m m m #1100ml mSA m 1 24 830 4.95 Y 0.36322 25.5 71 6,73 2 920 24 920 3.18 Y 0.194 26.8 75 4.2 [ 0.045 3.1 < 1 7.33 3 950 24 950 203 B 0.27943 25.7 694 4.3 0.069 <25 5.2 6,9t 4 24 N 0.26209 5 24 N 0.27529 6 24 809 2.55 111 0.29712 24.4 6.82 732 7 24 902 5-62 Y 0.34342 26.4 a 930 24 824 6.34 Y 0.35105 125.5 7.2 8.2 1 0.95 8.9 < 1 636 11,4 9 24 1341 1.60 Y 031078 25.8 < I 1a 910 24 800 5.54 Y 0.27495 257 75 $ 4 0.074 5.4 < 1 6,59 10.1 tl 640 24 640 HA9 19 0.30592 5 0.052 4.7 t2 24 1 N 0.29821 13 1 24 742 11.49 Y 10.30555 25_9 14 850 24 $50 477 B 0.30667 26.2 73 9 <0.045 4.7 < I 6.32 15 915 24 906 774 B 0.30226 26 74 4 7 < 0.045 4.6 < t 6.38 16 950 24 845 569 JB 0.32497 25.6 73 54 < 0.045 $ 4 < I 6.59 99 17 24 901 218 B 0.3507 257 1a 24 1 N 0.34998 19 24 N 0.35571 20 24 1156 C61 B 0.33351 25.1 2t 820 24 901 709 111 0.31675 24.6 76 4 <0,045 5.9 <1 6.52 22 830 24 900 4.0B B 0.31237 24,9 74 4,5 <0.045 4.4 <1 6.31 23 24 922 239 B 0.2601 25.2 24 935 24 900 327 B 0.3[717 254 174 35 10.051 37 <1 6,55 281 25 24 N 030854 26 24 N 1029491 27 24 9M 237 B 0.1122 2$ 5 2E 24 914 6.31 B 0.25856 26 7 97 6.94 29 940 24 824 1290 IB 0.308 126 22 0.061 27 < 1 30 900 24 806 1302 B 0.33509 257 7.39 32 0 049 2.6 < 1 7.35 MonthlyAnnpe Lmit: 0.33 5 2 30 200 Monthly Mvmpc 0.29995 25.613636 4992309 0.100385 4.315395 1 135213 6.729296 14,375 Daly Mulmum: 4.36322 26.8 1797 9 4.95 8.9 5.2 7.35 12SA Dauy Mlsimum: 0.1122 124.4 6.B2 122 0 0 0 6.31 99 oo.o No Reporting Reason ENFRUSE - No Flow-ReuselRecycle; ENVWTHR - No Visitation Adverse Weather; NOFLOW - No Flow; HOLIDAY - No Visitation Holiday Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NCO064564 Ver_IA 6_2022.pdf) NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO064564 FACILITY NAME: Neuse Colony WWTP OWNER NAME: Aqua North Carolina Inc GRADE: WW-3 eDMR PERIOD: 06-2022 (June 2022) PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active CLASS: W W-3 COUNTY: Johnston ORC: Anthony Dale Stevens ORC CERT NUMBER: 1005680 ORC HAS CHANGED. No VERSION: 1.0 STATUS: Submitted SAMPLING LOCATION: DOWNSTREAM DISCHARGE NO.: 001 ;i I z 90a10 90209 3 X week 3 X week Grab Grab IMMe-c ao 2100 dock de c M94 1 25.3 737 2 25.6 6.67 S 6 23.3 6.84 7 g 26. I 6.87 9 to 271 7.37 11 12 13 Y4 27.8 6.13 1s 16 25 1 6.58 17 269 6.31 18 19 29 21 23.9 759 22 24.3 6.98 23 24 259 6.35 ss 26 27 ss 1 125.7 6.13 29 3a 25 6.14 Maethl3 Avenge I3mh: Mawhty Avenge: 25.538462 6,717692 nagy Maaimam: F7_ 27.8 7.59 My Mh6mom: 23.3 1613 ****No Reporting Reason. ENFRUSE -No Flow-Reuse/Recycie; ENVWTHR -No Visitation Adverse Weather; NOFLOW -No Flow; HOLIDAY -No Visitation -Holiday Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0064564 Ver 1.0_6 2022.pdf) NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO064564 FACILITY NAME: Neuse Colony W WTP OWNER NAME: Aqua North Carolina Inc GRADE: WW-3 cDMR PERIOD: 06-2022 (June 2022) PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active CLASS: WW-3 COUNTY: Johnston ORC: Anthony Dale Stevens ORC CERT NUMBER: 1005680 ORC HAS CHANGED: No VERSION: L0 STATUS: Submitted SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO (Continue) H 88 F p= QM600 QvM0 CO66S 02220 006" own Monthly Anokwly Weekly Mombly weeldy Weekly Calculated Caculated Composite Calculated Composite cornpmt TOTAL N - Qy Moemy TOTAL N • Qty veuiy TOTAL P Coae TOT FLO W NO2kx03 TOT KILL 2400 Clock nn 2400 tbrk en vnw Ibhnon lb r m m !month MSA m gA 1 24 830 4.85 Y 2 920 24 920 3.18 Y 3 950 24 950 2.03 B + 1 24 N S 24 N 6 24 909 12,55 B 7 24 302 5,62 Y 8 930 24 824 6.34 Y 6 8.2 3.2 9 24 1341 1.60 Y 10 910 24 1900 5.54 Y 3.7 77 2.4 11 640 24 640 11.49 B 12 24 N 13 24 742 11.49 Y 14 950 24 950 4.77 B IS 1915 24 906 774 B 16 950 24 945 l5k9 B 3 75 2,4 17 24 901 2.18 B tl 24 N 19 24 N 20 1 24 1156 4.61 B 2t 920 24 801 17.09 B 22 930 24 800 4.08 B 23 24 922 2.39 B 24 935 24 800 3.27 B 029 26 2.1 is 24 N 24 N 27 24 900 237 B 28 24 914 6.31 B 29 940 24 924 2.90 B 30 900 24 906 3.02 B 1116 8.99851 Moatby Menge Unie M0a1by Awnla 1116 3,2475 9.99851 1235 2525 Daly Maalmam: 1116 6 8.99851 26 3.2 Daly Minimum: 1116 1 0.29 8.99851 7.5 2,1 ****No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE .. No Flow-Reuse/Recycle, ENVWTHR - No Visitation -Adverse Weather; NOFLOW - No Flow; HOLIDAY -No Visitation -Holiday Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0064564 Ver 1.0_6_2022.pdf) NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO064564 FACILITY NAME: Neuse Colony W WTP OWNER NAME: Aqua North Carolina Inc GRADE: WW-3 eDMR PERIOD. 06-2022 (June 2022) PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active CLASS: W W-3 COUNTY: Johnston ORC: Anthony Dale Stevens ORC CERT NUMBER: 1005680 ORC HAS CHANGED: No VERSION; 1.0 STATUS: Submitted SAMPLING LOCATION: UPSTREAM DISCHARGE NO.: 001 S� a zi 00010 sum 3 x week 3 x wax Grab crab TEMP-C DO Uoa dock deg e m gA I 26.6 712 2 3 251 6.63 1 5 6 23.3 6.91 7 a 261 6.87 9 10 26.5 7.49 11 12 13 14 IS 276 6.66 16 25.6 6.59 17 267 6.3 IB 19 20 21 25.4 779 23 243 6.87 23 S4 26 6.3 25 26 29 20 255 6.16 39 30 253 6,08 MOalhly A•s.a;e IJmIL MomOly Areraigin 25.692308 6.749231 Day Maximum: 27.6 1779 Dally Minimum: 1233 6,08 aaaa No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE - No Flow-ReuselRecycle; ENVWTHR - No Visitation . Adverse Weather; NOFLOW No Flow; HOLIDAY - No Visitation - Holiday Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR NC0064564 Ver_1.0_6_2022.pdf) NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO064564 FACILITY NAME: Neuse Colony WWTP OWNER NAME: Aqua North Carolina Inc GRADE: WW-3 eDMR PERIOD: 06-2022 (June 2022) COMPLIANCE STATUS: Non -Compliant PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 CLASS: WW-3 ORC: Anthony Dale Stevens ORC HAS CHANGED: No VERSION: 1.0 CONTACT PHONE #- 9196252625 PERMIT STATUS. Active COUNTY: Johnston ORC CERT NUMBER: 1005680 STATUS: Submitted SUBMISSION DATE: 07/29/2022 Electronically Certified by Bernice Todd Marcom on 2022-07-25 14:59:25.978 ORC/Certifier Signature:Bernice Todd Marcom Phone #:9194678712 Date I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall be made as required by part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit. Electronically Signed by Katie Dickens on 2022-07-29 10:58:44.312 Permittee/Submitter Signature: ***Katie Dickens Phone #:9196535777 Date Permittee Address: 2060 NC Hwy 42 E Clayton NC 27520 Permit Expiration Date: 0331f2023 I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those 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 possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. CERTIFIED LABORATORIES LAB NAME: Enco CERTIFIED LAB tl: *5051*591 PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES. Andy Stevens, Brandon Rhiner, Todd Marcom PARAMETER CODES Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by visiting https:.-','deq.ne.gov.. about/divisions/water-resourc&edmr/user-documentation. FOOTNOTES Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data. * No Flow/Discharge From Site: YES indicates that No Flow/Discharge occurred and, as a result, no data is reported for any parameter on the DMR for the entire monitoring period. ** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 86.0204, *** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D). Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0064564_Ver_1.0_6 2022.pdf) NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO064564 FACILITY NAME: Neuse Colony W WTP PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 CLASS: W W-3 PERMIT STATUS: Active COUNTY: Johnston OWNER NAME: Aaua North Carolina Inc GRADE: WW-3 eDMR PERIOD: 06-2022 (June 2022) Report Comments: ORC: Anthony Dale Stevens ORC HAS CHANGED: No VERSION: 1.0 618,6/10. 6+16& 6/24 no2/no3 flagged D 6/8, 6110. & 6/24 P flagged D 6/15 flagged b-07 6/8 & 6;14 bod exceeded daily maximum. Caused by excessive algal growth. ORC CERT NUMBER: 1005690 STATUS: Submitted O O O O Ln an d a p O: O 4 Q Q z zz z r Ci C) tO W O) T Ln O) 1A ^ T r r, ti ti a ad CO C 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CO d d z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 a 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 to 0 69 0 Vi 0 69 0 V! 0 69 0 69 0 to 0 6% 0 to 0 69 0 64 0 69 0 to 0 G4 0 f9 QT N R m a mo ii 9 Lfl O r T o T T OD CO O O0 O O M Op W Q� M OO n CL dOI O 0 LC) 0 Ln 0 LC) LO LA O M O M 0 c'! — O �„ N 69 T ti4 N fA N tfi 69 69 a0 ff! N 69 N to m 69 0 fro N Ef! N fR N fA OO !A W Mg. o y C Ea U � H c O PA e = E O 0 fe c O �+ c a 0 E EO W w a M L Q/ W W S S 0 �c 7 b O 0 .42 W Q fR C 9 LU a'Mi rn � a m R W E w n M O rn Of m O0 c0 co 00 O0 co OO 4:0 c0 I- •• 69 at c O W 0 69 to fA 64 69 fA to 69 6g to Uc o 0 0 0 o 0 a 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 O a Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 p0p p0p 0 0 o 0 C0 0 0 O �j lA 1tJ LC� LA N N N 0 C C N 69 r !A N tR N 69 LOCI vl) h to ti to N to N fA M 69 M 09 N to N {A N V! 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V► V)- 6% 69 69 V! b9 V3 a N la C a o H ui v a a 12 0 rn' o a n (I � O N Ln N 4 (00 C 6 co a0 h In t:I to In (A u7 (p a a r a r a N m (j R y O `0 U w o oF $ E r h M M V► r h M 0 V► r h M LO Vi r h Cl) LaLn 69 r h M Vi r h Cl) Ui Vi r h O N Vl r h O N 69 r h O N 69 Cp I� M Vl (D n M V) O C9 N M V) to M N M V) (0 M (V M V! 0 M N CM V! (p C'7LO N M to � ca M 69 � (D ('7 6A N ot Ln C O O pp lC1 p p p O O O pp O pp d O O a O Q O (V LC1 IA O O (C7 O O O COp O O Q O G N ti n � M w O lLO - O lQ N lf1 O N O LO N h 69 r 64 f79 !A M V! M V) LO V) O h V) O (q V! co 69 N di V) O Vl N fA 0) 69 0) N Vi 67 N V► r r Go C d Ln LD N] IC) W) O zz r W (O (D (� ^ CO — O ill 0 v Ir v �_ U) LO In <D h CO C7 a? CA 0) N O O O O O O O O O d d d O O O O O O O N N N M N v7 N N CO N (3) N �1 N t� N f� N N r= N 0 N N N N M N w N 1► N eh M w O N J c[q O N > J l(] T O N > J to r O N > J q� r O N > J LO T O N > J Q� r C. N > J c�� r O N > J cO� r O N > J 0c0� T Q N > (V r Q N > g O N > (O 9 r O N > N 9 r O N > co T O N > IQQ7 r O N > w 4 N O N > N q O N 7 U) {� 0 Permit NCO064564 OTade III Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G .0302] STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES 1 PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Aqua North Carolina, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Neuse Colony WWTP NCSR 1705 and NC Highway 42 Clayton Johnston County to receiving waters designated as the Neuse River in the Neuse River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective September 1, 2018. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on March 31, 2023. Signed this day July 31, 2018. (:;�4x /40 � �Odk Culpepper tierim Director, Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 1 of 9 Permit NCO064564 Gm& III Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 080.03021 Part I A. (1) AWYAO NT LIIN NATIONS AND'KONffORINQ RNQUIIiEItIENTs (15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.] During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expansion above 0.25 MOD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below: PAkAMETER EFFLUENT UMITATIONS. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Daliy •Measumpnt Sample Sample JOUR code] Ave Maximum' Frequency Type Lacaation= Flow [50050] Cr.35 MGD Continuous Recording Nuent or Effluent ROVO 15Wq 0.5 MGD CoMhnuous Reoording dn8uent yr Effluent Flow' 15WR 0.75 MGD Continuous ReomOng fluent Effluent Total Monthly Flow [220] Monitor & Report Monthly CalCulalsd Effluent SM, 54ay (20°C) 5.0 rng/L - 7.5 mg/L 3/V b* Corn�Wte ENmA (A fufl 1— October 31) [C0310] BW, 54eY (2(°C) 10.0 mg/L 16.0 mO/L 3M%ek Composite Eff uent- (Novemtrer i — Mardi 31) [C0310] Tom Suspended Sam [C0630] 30.0 mg/L 45.0 n9t Week O mposus Effluent Wb as N (April 1— October 31) [CO610] 20 ff%& 10.0 mg/L We* Composite Effluent NN3 as N (November 1— March 31) [CO610] 4.0 mg& 20.0 mg/L Week Composite Effluent Dissdved Oxygen [00300] Daily merege > 6.0 mgA. $/Week Greb Effluent Dissolved Oxygen [0030q Varian ' Grab U & D Fecal Cofitorm (geometric meat►) [31616] 2001100 mL 4001100 mL $/Week Grab Effluent. Temperature (°C) 1000101 Daily Grab Eftlpent Temperature (q [00010] varfatale� Gras U & D Total Kje"I Nitrogen UMI [00625] Monitor & Report [mgk] . We" Composite Effluent NO2 as N + NO3 as N P06301 Mornflor & Repot [mg/L] Weeldy Compoeite Effluent Total Nitrogen [TNT [C06M MonkDr & Repot [mil Weeldy Composite EGamnt TN Loads [QM600] Monitor & Report (pmn&k=th) Mollify CaCulated Effluent [QY600] . . (8,447 toun&yw) I • Annually Cekxdaled Effluent Total Phosphorus$ 1006M 2.0 mg/L quarleriy average ' We" Conrposile Effluent pH row] : 6.0 and> 9.0 sfmtin Jurft—T Week Grab Effluent Footnotes; 1. The Pcrmitbee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electron ally using the Division's eDMR system [see A. (8)]. 2. U: at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. D: at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall. Instream samples shall be collected 3/Week from June 1— September 30, and Weekly for the remaining months of the year. Page-3 of 9