NC0023124_NOV2023MV0061_20230424

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April 24, 2023

Alan Shuping
Director of Facilities Infrastructure of GGCC Utility Inc.
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-MV-0061
Permit No. NC0023124
GGCC Utility WWTP
Avery County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the December 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Total - Concentration 12/31/2022 Quarterly Frequency Violation
(CO600) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 12/31/2022 Quarterly Frequency Violation
Concentration (CO665) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. 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 (SOC).
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Mara Chamlee of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657.

Sincerely,

Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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