WQ0013348_NOV-2023-PC-0502_20230929

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELlZABET14 S. RISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
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Return ReceiRt Weauested
Eric Harper, Superintendent
Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District
PO Box 758
Bayboro, NC 28515-0758
NORTH CAROLINA
Dwftmtm&i.W Quality
September 29, 2023
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Traddng Number: NOV-2023-PC-0502
Permit No. WQ0013348
Pamlico Regional WWTFs
Pamlico County
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Pamlico Regional WI"Fs on July
10, 2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility Is operating in compliance with the conditions i
and limitations specified In Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0013348. A summary of the findings and comments
noted during the inspection are provided In the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
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The Reconnaissance inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Washington
Regional. Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the Inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
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Treatment Lagoons The three Orlental facultative lagoons were observed with the Interior dike walls sloughing
off due to wave action and now they have vertical 1:1 slopes.
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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 Non -discharge 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
falls 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 additional information provided. 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.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Robert Tankard with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
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Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
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