NC0087891_NOV2023LV0313_20230505

May 5, 2023

Lynn Austin, County Manager
Yancey County
110 Town Sq RM 11
Burnsville, NC 28714

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-LV-0313
Permit No. NC0087891
South Toe River WWTP
Yancey County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the February 2023 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 2/28/2023 0.125 0.1272 Monthly Average Exceeded
treatment plant (50050) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 me at the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.

Sincerely,

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

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