WQ0013252_NOV-2023-LM-0030_Response Rvcd_20230515

TOWN OF RICH SQUARE
P O BOX 336
RICH SQUARE, N.C. 27869
252-539-2315
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject: Nov-2023-LM-0030
Permit No: NC0025437
NC Dept °f B"virogmen[al Quality
MAY 15 2023
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During the month of March 2023, the town of Rich Square received a "Notice of Violation" for
coliform fecal which exceeded the permit's limit and the nitrogen total- has exceeded it limits.
The Town is still waiting on the funds that we have been granted to upgrade or W WTP. Once we
receive these funds, we can get started on the upgrade of our plant. The town would like to ask
for an amendment in this matter please. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Reginald White, Mayor

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Town of Rich Square
PO Box 336
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-LM-0030
Permit No. NCO025437
Rich Square WWTP
Northampton County
Dear Mayor White:
A review of the March 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
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth,
3/11/2023
400 2,300
Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
001 Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth,
3/25/2023
400 1,500
Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
001 Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth,
3/31/2023
200 1,857.42
Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Monitoring
Location
Parameter
Date
Frequency
Type of Violation
001 Effluent
Nitrogen, Total - Concentration
3/31/2023
Quarterly
Frequency Violation
(C0600)
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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 NPDES WW 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.
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.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Kevin Fowler of the
Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
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Sincerely,
CDocuSi9ned by:
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Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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