WQ0012748_NOV/NOI-2023-PC-0569_20231127

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John Nichols, PE
Brunswick County
PO Box 249
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 28, 2023
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION WITH INTENT TO ASSESS
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-PC-0569
Permit No. WQ0012748
Sea Trail WWTP
Brunswick County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Sea Trail WWTP on August 29,
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. WQ0012748. 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
Facility Structures Deterioration and corrosion represent a safety hazard for operators, inspectors, and any
visitors since it could result in a facility failure
Permit Condition IIA
Treatment Diffusers throughout the facility were not operating and need to be replaced
Permit Condition III.1
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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.
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 Tyler Benson with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
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Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: Compliance Inspection Report
Photos of Inspection
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