WQ0000224_Inspection_20230809 (2)

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STATE 4
ROY COOPER
Governor - f
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7021 0950 0001 1209 7620
Return Receipt Requested
September 26, 2023
Glenn Rehberger
Point Emerald Villas Association Inc
PO Box 4455
Emerald Isle, NC 28594-4455
SUBJECT:NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-PC-0496
Permit No. WQ0000224
Point Emerald Villas WWTP
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Point Emerald Villas
WWTP on August 9, 2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0000224. A
summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of
the inspection report.
The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the
Wilmington Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Treatment Unit Deterioration: Advanced deterioration and lack of maintenance was observed in several treatment
components of the plant (i.e. baffle in the secondary clarifier, adjacent to the disinfection
chamber is close to disintegrating) threatens the proper operation of the plant as a non -
discharge facility. Permit condition: Inspections (V.1 and V.2)
Safety Hazard Advanced state of corrosion in the grated walkways, walls, and other elements threatens
the structural integrity of the plant. This is a safety hazard for operators, inspectors, and
visitors. Permit conditions: Performance Standards (IIA), Operation and Maintenance
Requirements (IIIA).
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 284O5
910.7967215

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In addition, the issues below must also be addressed:
It is recommended to install a telemetry system for the influent pump station. The pump station has
audio and visual alarms which are audible/visible if operator(s) are at the plant, or maintenance
personnel or someone using the trash dumpsters are nearby. Otherwise, operators rely on someone to
call them if the alarm is heard. A telemetry system is a requirement for pump stations designed for two
pumps, this is described in Pump Station Reliability [15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1)(E)].
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct these problems 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.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 30 days upon your receipt of this
Notice of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and
other identified issues, if applicable.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Morella Sanchez -King with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
EDocuSigned by: I
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Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report, photos
Cc: WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Laserfiche
NON -DISCHARGE Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement Fille
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington. North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215

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Secondary Clarifier and Disinfection Chamber
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I DNlslon of Water Resources
Wilmington Regional Offce 1127CamImal Drive Extension I Wllmington,Nmth Carolina28405
910.796.7215

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