WQ0019331_NOV-2023-LV-0121_20230303

Fortin Contract Service
P.O. Box 4188
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Ph [phone] fax [phone]
Attn: Helen Perez 0310312023
WQS Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
Ref.• Notice of Violation
Tracking number: NOV-2023-LV-0121
Permit No. WQ0019331
NC Aquarium*, Pine Knoll Shores WWTP, Carteret County
Dear Ms. Perez:
Per the Notice of Violation for NC Aquarium @ Pine Knoll Shores (copy enclosed), We
would like to respond to the item per the description of Violation.
Item: 11130122 Total Suspended Solids Limit value :5 reported value. -
Exceeded the monthly average of 5 Daily limit is 10
The TSS exceeded the monthly average of 5, however was under the daily limit of 10
We only sample once per month in the winter months. We did not catch that the daily limit
under 10 (8.7) had affected the outcome of being non compliant for the monthly exceedence.
Otherwise, we would have done a resample. Most plants monthly average allowed are 20.
Therefore, we did not catch the exceedence for the monthly average on this plant Our
apologies. We will monitor this more closely in the future.
The TSS samples were in compliance for the daily and monthly averages for December
2022 (<2.0) and January 2023 (<2.0) . Again, we apologize for our error.
Any questions, you may give me a call at [phone].
Sincerely,
Daniel E. Fortin, ORC
Fortin Contract Service

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NORTH CAROLINA
EnVU-MM911fal Quality
February 28, 2023
Daniel Reid Wilson
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
109 E Jones St
Mail Service Center 4601
Raleigh, NC 27601
5UBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-LV-0121
Permit
IV A uariumat Pine Knoll Shores WWTP
arteret County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the November 2022 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance V101atlOn(S):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Solids, Total Suspended 11/30/2022 5 8.7 Monthly Average Exceeded
(00530)
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.
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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 days 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. 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 have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Helen Perez of the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
Dxusipned by
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Morelia Sanchez -King, Regional supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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mglL
mg/L
mg1L
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mglL
mg/L
M91L
mglL
mglL
mgll
5
24-hr
3752
2700
7294
7.9
7.8
7-9
Q.0
8.7
<1
0.2
20.1
20.1
0.74
20.84
0.092
0.104
0.293
1.5
5.03
<0.02
6
1
10:30
7
2
12:15
8
3
11:30
9
4
13 00
3593
4063
5836
8
0.093
0.072
0.065
10
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10:00
11
6
11:00
12
7
11:30
4048
2701
8.1
7.9
0.111
0.285
13
8
0800
14
9
09.00
- 6232
8
0.127
15
10
1030
4006
7.8
0.273
16
11
13:00
4321
0:00
7.9
0.276
0.101
17
12
12:00
18
13
11:00
6701
2476
7.9
0.103
0-D93
19
14
11:00
20
15
12:00
4054
7.8
0.11
21
16
12:30
6234
2358
4033
7.9
7.8
8.1
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0.105
0.104
0.108
22
17
1300
23
18
1300
24
19
09:00
5028
0.106
25
20
1300
2570
3882
7.9
0.104
0.097
26
21
10:30
27
22
12'25
4162
3909
7.8
7.9
0.098
0.096
28
23
1145
29
24
1145
2387
7.9
0.089
30
25
1100
2386
7.9
0.082
31
26
12:30
6512
5464
4031
7.8
0.067
0.064
32
27
11.00
33
28
1130
34
29
11:00
3300
7.9
D.084
35
30
1200
3646
4,274
7.8
0.00
8.70
8.70
1.00
1.00
0.20
0.20
20.10
20.10
20A0
20.10
0.74
0,74
20-84
20.84
0.16
L50
1.26
5.03
0.00
0.02
36
31
00:00
Average:
37
38
Daily
Maximum:
7,294
8.10
2.00
2010
20.10
20.84
0.07
5.03
0.02
39
Daily
Minimum:
Type:
2,358
Recorder
7,80
Grab
Grab
2.00
Composite
8.70
Comppsi
1.00
Grab
D.20
Composite
Composite
Composite
Commposite
p
Calculated
10
Grab
Grab
40
Sampling
41
Monthly
Limit:
month avg
25000
10
2d
14
4
42
Daily Limit:
6.0-9.0
43
.
Continuous
5
43
Sample
Frequenry:
Continuous
5 x week
5 z week
(5)2z month
(S]2xMonth
(5)2xMonitt
(S)2xNlonth
(S)2xMonth