WQ0015052_NOV-2023-PC-0089_20230223

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail # 70221670000099749874
Return Receipt Requested
William Galen Freed
Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc
113 Duck Woods Dr
Southern Shores, NC 27949
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 23, 2023
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-PC-0089
Permit No. WQ0015052
Village at Ocean Hill WWTP
Currituck County
Dear Freed:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Village at Ocean Hill WWTP on
January 20, 2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0015052. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Washington
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Treatment Bar screen Bar screen is not spaced properly. Operator is using chicken wire to screen influent. Bar
screen needs to be replaced.
End Use -Infiltration High -rate infiltration system still does not meet the wetted area requirements outlined in
the permit. At time of inspection, fields were ponding and waste high vegetation was
growing in the fields. Solids were also seen in the field.
Treatment Operating under expired permit and failure to resubmit.
Treatment Sludge Sludge is being disposed of by a non -permitted sludge hauler.
Storage/Treatment
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Inspection Area Description of Violation
End Use -Infiltration Sprinkler heads were removed from the irrigation system. Effluent was ponding around
the risers. Vegetation has taken over the high -rate field. Also, horses are allowed to
access the area and now horse manure has accumulated within the spray area.
Treatment Filters The clear well had substantial solids in the basin. The operator backwashed one filter
while the inspection was ongoing. The filters never cleared of solids. The operator stated
that the backwash was blowing media into the mud well. Filters must be evaluated and
repaired.
Treatment Clarifiers The scum system was not operational and had not for some time. The sludge blanket was
higher than recommended.
Standby Power The generator is non -operational.
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 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 day after receipt of this Notice. A review of
your response will be considered along with any additional information provided. 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.
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 should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Robert Tankard with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in 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
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Washington Regional Office 1 943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
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