NC0041696_NOV-2023-OC-0001_20230505

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May 5, 2023

Seth Eckard
Town of Valdese
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-MV-0078
Permit No. NC0041696
Lake Rhodhiss WWTP
Burke County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the February 2023 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, Ammonia Total (as N) - 2/18/2023 5 X week Frequency Violation
Concentration (CO610) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 2/25/2023 5 X week Frequency Violation
Concentration (CO610) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Melanie Kemp of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or [e-mail].

Sincerely,

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

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