Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0014306_Notification of Sewer Moratorium_20240222ROY-COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Seatic" RICHARD E ROGERS, JR. Meow NORTH CAROUNA &wkwffwntaIQuaLIry February 22, 2024 CERTIFIED MAIL 7022 1670 0000 9974 4923 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Raymond Gottlieb Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC 448 Viking Dr Ste 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7331 Subject: Notification of Sewer Moratorium Permit No. WQ0014306 Eagle Creek WWTP Dare County Dear Mr. Gottlieb: The Division of Water Resources has determined that the Eagle Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is unable to adequately collect and treat waste tributary to its wastewater treatment facility. The determination is based on the inspection conducted on October 30, 2023 and that the WWTP is unable to comply with the current permit conditions as set forth in Permit Number WQ0023934. The treatment system can no longer treat and assimilate the wastewater that is received from the system as designed, which contributes to the noncompliance of the Non - Discharge permit. The travelling bridge filter and reclaimed irrigation system are not operable at times or not operational. North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.67(a) states in part, that no person subject to the provision of NCGS 143-215.1, 143-215.108 or 143-215.109 shall cause or allow the discharge of any wastes to a waste -disposal system in excess of the capacity of the disposal system or of any wastes which the disposal system cannot adequately treat. Should these terms be violated, NCGS 143-215.67 (c) states a moratorium may be imposed "on the addition of waste to a treatment works" if the treatment works is not capable of adequately treating, additional waste. The WWTP major treatment units are no longer functional. The travelling bridge filter and reclaimed irrigation system are not operable at times or not operational. Biosolids have not been disposed of per the requirements of the permit. The facility's high -rate disposal system, which currently serves as the sole means of disposal, is operating at 84 percent of permitted capacity. Also, the groundwater in the monitoring wells around the high -rate infiltration system exceed North Corot Department of Fnvironmwctal Quality I Division of Water Resomm 512 North salW ry Street 1 1617 Mad service Center I Rdmgh, North Carolina 27699-1617 o.+► 919.707.9000 Page Two Eagle Creek WWTP Moratorium February 22, 2024 groundwater standards for ammonia nitrogen. Therefore, the Eagle Creek WWTP is hereby placed on a sewer moratorium (with no new sewer taps, sewer extensions or additional flow) at its wastewater treatment plant effective April 15, 2024. This moratorium will remain in effect until Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC has repaired the WWTP and meets all conditions of Permit No. WQ0014306. The moratorium will be rescinded when Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC can demonstrate that it can adequately treat and dispose of its waste and has obtained written permission from the Division of Water Resources suspending the moratorium. As required by NCGS 143-215.67(d), Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC shall give public notice within 15 days of receipt of this letter that a moratorium will be placed so that no additional flow can be added to the Eagle Creek WWTP. Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC shall give public notice of the moratorium by publication of the notice one time in a newspaper having general circulation in the county in which the treatment works is located. The notice shall be as provided in the attached public notice. Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC shall provide an affidavit of publication and a copy of the public notice to this office fifteen (15) days from receipt of this letter. Failure to place the public notice as directed may subject Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC to enforcement as required by NCGS 143-215.67(d). Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC shall give actions and in no way, absolves the Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC from past or future violation of North Carolina General Statutes. Correspondence pertaining to this moratorium should be sent to the letterhead address. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Robert Tankard at 252-948-3921. Sincerely, ROW TM464d Robert Tankard Assistant Regional Supervisor Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Attachment cc: Laserfiche Currituck County Inspections Albemarle Regional Health Services North Cudma Department of Fnvuonmettal Quality I Dtvmm of water Rawarces S 12 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mal Servico CW= 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 919.707.9000 PUBLIC NOTICE SEWER MORATORIUM Eagle Creek Wastewater System The Eagle Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Currituck County -cannot accept the discharge of additional waste to the Wastewater System effective April 15, 2024 due to problems associated with its wastewater plant and collections system. Therefore, the Eagle Creek WWTP is hereby placed on a sewer moratorium at its wastewater treatment plant effective April 15, 2024. On the basis of thorough file review and application of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina, Public Law 92-500 and other lawful standards and regulations, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has determined that the Eagle Creek WWTP is unable to adequately collect and treat waste tributary to its wastewater treatment facility. North Carolina General Statute 143-215.67(a) directs that no person subject to the provision of NCGS 143-215.1, 143-215.108 or 143-215.109 shall cause or allow the discharge of any wastes to a disposal system in excess of the capacity, which the disposal system cannot adequately treat. The moratorium on additional sewer connections or additional flow will remain in effect until Sandler Utilities at Mill Run LLC has rectified the current noncompliant conditions of the facility and has obtained written permission from the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission suspending the moratorium. The permit and other information may be inspected during normal office hours at the Division of Water Resources, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889, telephone: (252) 946-6481. Copies of the information on file are available upon request and payment of the costs of reproduction. Questions regarding the status of the sewer moratorium should be directed to Brittney Willis, at (757) 510-4234. North Carolina Deportment of FmvommorrW Quality I Divinon of wooer Resources 512 North Sudidxny Street 1 1617 Mad Service Canter I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919.707.90010