NC0021407_NOV2023MV0175_20230908

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September 8, 2023

Lamar Nix, Director of Public Works
Town of Highlands
Email: [e-mail]

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-MV-0175
Permit No. NC0021407
Highlands WWTP
Macon County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the July 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 Cyanide, Total (as Cn) (00720) 7/31/2023 Monthly Frequency Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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).

If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Lauren Armeni of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4667.

Sincerely,

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

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