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ROY COOPER
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ELIZABETH S.BISER
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Secretary
RICHARD E.ROGERS.JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7022 0410 0000 7789 4681
Return Receipt Requested
April 12, 2023
Todd Herms, Manager Town
Town of Maiden
19 N Main Ave
Maiden, NC 28650
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-DV-0165
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - March 2023
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00120
Maiden Collection System
Catawba County
Dear Mr.Herms:
The self-reported Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 5-Day Report submitted by Town of Maiden indicates violations
of permit conditions stipulated in the subject permit and North Carolina G.S. 143-215.1. Violations include failing to
effectively manage, maintain, and operate the subject collection system so that there is no SSO to the land or
surface waters and making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a
permit is required.
Specific incident(s) cited in the subject report include the following:
Total Vol
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mins) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
202300533 3/17/2023 55 302 S 8th Ave, Debris in line 400 400 Notice of Violation
Maiden, NC, 28650
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance. Please submit
a written response to this Notice of Violation. Your response is to be received by the regional office within 15
business days following receipt of this violation. Please include any additional documentation about this incident(s)
in the response. The submittal will be considered in determining whether the Division will assess a civil penalty for
the cited violations.
D_E Q�J/ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resourtts
F Mooresville Regional O(Rce bID East Center venue.Suite 301 Mooresr IIr North Carolina 28115
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joanna Harbison with the Water Quality Section in
the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
CDoeuSigned by:
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for Andrew Pitner, Acting Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Regional Office - WQS File
Central Files, Water Quality Section
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May 2, 2023
Andrew Pitner
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Subject: Response Letter NOV
Tracking Number NOV-23-DV-0165
SSO—March 2023
Collections Permit No. WQCS00120
Maiden Collections System
Catawba County
Mr. Pitner,
In response to the NOV dated 3/17/23,the Town of Maiden had an unpermitted SSO at the location
listed as 302 S 8th Ave in Maiden. The spill occurred on the 8th Ave outfall line. As stated in the 5 day a
line stoppage occurred due to rags (homeowner wipes) in the line.The spill was contained and cleared
within 1 hour of notification thus preventing further damage to the environment. No history of build up
or rags have been reported on this line section. To prevent future spills this section of line will be put on
annual monitoring to include cleaning and inspection. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact me at 828-428-5066, or via email at [e-mail]. You may also contact Brian
Walker at 828-428-5030, or via email at [e-mail].
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Sincerely,
Bryan Duckworth
Public Works Director
Town of Maiden
Cc:Todd Herms
Brian Walker
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State of North Carolina
DWR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Resources Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWR Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary
sewer overflow(SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00120 (WQCS#if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: TOWN OF MAIDEN Incident#: 202300533 Owner:TODD HERMS
Region: MOORESVILLE City:MAIDEN County: CATAWBA
Source of SSO(check applicable): ® Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station/Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO(be consistent in description from past reports or documentation-i.e. Pump
Station 6, Manhole at Westall&Bragg Street, etc.):MANHOLE BEHIND 302 SOUTH 8Tx AVE
Manhole#: S-220-200
Latitude(degrees/minute/second): 35/33/59N Longitude (degrees/minute/second): 81/12/19W
Incident Started Dt: 03/17/2023 Time: 17:45 Incident End Dt:03/17/2023 Time: 18:40
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm)AM/PM (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm)AM/PM
Estimated volume of the SSO: 400 gallons Estimated Duration (round to nearest hour): 1 hour(s)
Describe how the volume was determined: VISUAL
Weather conditions during the SSO event: RAINING
Did the SSO reach surface waters? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Volume reaching surface waters: 300 gallons Surface water name: SHADY BRANCH
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s)of the SSO:
Severe Natural Conditions ❑ Grease Roots
❑Inflow& Infiltration
Pump Station Equipment Failure ❑ Power Outage ❑Vandalism ® Debris in line ❑Pipe Failure(Break)
Other(Please explain in Part II)
24-hour verbal notification (name of person contacted): JERRY BELCHER
❑DWR ®Emergency Management Date(mm-dd-yyy): 03/17/2023 Time: (hh:mm AM/PM):20:53
If an SSO is ongoing,please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface
waters shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing
general coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated
wastewater enters surface waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be
provided to the Division within 30 days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director. Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1)the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge;or
2)the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of
the Perrnittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the
basis for the determination of any enforcement action. Therefore, it is important to be as complete as possible
WHETHER OF NOT PART II IS COMPLETED,A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED SEE PAGE 13
Form CS-SSO Page 1

Debris in line (Rocks, sticks, rags and other items not allowed in the collection system, etc.I
What type of debris has been found in the line? WIPES
Suspected cause or source of debris: HOMEOWNERS FLUSHING WIPES
Are manholes in the area secure and intact?
Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
When was the area last checked/cleaned? 10/31/2023
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location
due to previous problems with debris? Yes ® No ❑NA ❑ NE
Explain:
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed
to prevent future similar occurrences? ❑ Yes ❑ No ®NA ❑ NE
Comments:
Form CS-SSO
Page 10

Svstem Visitation
ORC
® Yes
Backup
® Yes
Name: BRIAN K WALKER
Certification Number 1000723
Date visited: DAILY
Time visited: 8 Hrs Per Day
How was the SSO remediated(i./e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Blockage was unstopped with our jet machine. The spill area was cleaned up with our backhoe and lime was
spread over the spill area.
As a re resentative for the res onsible art I cert. that the information contained in this re rt is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge
Person submitting claim: Brian K. Walker
Date: 3/20/2023
Signature: ._ �Q
Title: 2
Telephone Number: 828-428-5030
Any additional information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five
days of first knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number(the incident number is only generated when
electronic entry of this form is completed, if used).
Form CS-SSO
Page 13

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ROY COOPER ( ;STATE,
Governor \
ELIZABETH S.BISER \"4^�
Secretary
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7022 0410 0000 7789 4681
Return Receipt Requested
April 12, 2023
Todd Herms, Manager Town
Town of Maiden
19 N Main Ave
Maiden, NC 28650
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-DV-0165
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - March 2023
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00120
Maiden Collection System
Catawba County
Dear Mr.Herms:
The self-reported Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 5-Day Report submitted by Town of Maiden indicates violations
of permit conditions stipulated in the subject permit and North Carolina G.S. 143-215.1. Violations include failing to
effectively manage, maintain, and operate the subject collection system so that there is no SSO to the land or
surface waters and making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a
permit is required.
Specific incident(s) cited in the subject report include the following:
Total Vol
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mins) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
202300533 3/17/2023 55 302 S 8th Ave, Debris in line 400 400 Notice of Violation
Maiden, NC, 28650
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance. Please submit
a written response to this Notice of Violation. Your response is to be received by the regional office within 15
business days following receipt of this violation. Please include any additional documentation about this incident(s)
in the response. The submittal will be considered in determining whether the Division will assess a civil penalty for
the cited violations.
E Q North Carolina Department Environmental Qualil Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue.Suite 301 I Mooresville.North Carolina 26115
" 704 Sir 51894

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joanna Harbison with the Water Quality Section in
the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
,-DocuSigned by:
1Ve4. Br1
`—A616961390CC3437
for Andrew Pitner, Acting Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Regional Office - WQS File
Central Files, Water Quality Section
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Moorrsvilk Rne.:al Office 610 East Crnter Averwe,Suite 301 Moorcsvdk.North Carding Ltl115
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