HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0071528_Response to NOV-2023-LV-0252_20230426April 26, 2023
Mr. Andrew H. Pitner, P. G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Subject: Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Civil Penalty
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-LV-0252
Permit No. NC0071528
Lake Norman Woods WWTP
Catawba County
Mr. Pitner,
Thank you for allowing the Lake Norman Woods HOA the opportunity to respond to the Notice of Violation
dated March 16, 2023; received April 19, 2023. This response pertains to the (3) BOD daily maximum
exceedances, (1) Ammonia Nitrogen average exceedance, and subsequent monthly average exceedances for both
parameters that occurred during the February 2023 monitoring period.
These exceedances were caused by various complications with plant infrastructure, which are currently being
addressed through ongoing reconstruction efforts. The factors described below adversely affected the plant's
operations at the time that these violations occurred. During February, the sludge returns were temporarily down.
Ongoing complications with the blowers resulted in challenges in the plant receiving enough air, which impacted
the biological life in the plant and affected the treatment process. In the interim, operators have conducted
manipulation of the blowers on an as -needed basis to ensure that they are operating adequately while the plant
continues to undergo rehabilitation. Within the next two weeks, new pulleys are being installed on the blowers,
and there are plans to install new air lines within the next 30 days.
It is always the goal of the Lake Norman Woods HOA to remain in compliance with regulations set forth by the
Division of Water Resources. It is our request that our cooperation and action in these matters be taken into
account by the Division when proceeding with enforcement.
Sincerely,
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Dale Norman
Lake Norman Woods HOA
CC:
Todd Robinson, Envirolink, Inc.
David McDaniel, Envirolink, Inc.