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Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
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Return Receipt Requested 7014 0510 0000 4466 8734
NOV 0 2 2015
October 29,2015 i
Water Quality
Mr. W.Lane Bailey, City Manager Permitting Section i
City of Lenoir
P.O. Box 958 {
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
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SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
City of Lenoir 1
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Gunpowder Creek WWTP'
Case No.LV-2015-0247
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$2,909.26($2,750.00 civil penalty q
+$159.26 enforcement costs)against City of Lenoir.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report(DMR)
submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of June 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No.NC0023736. The violations,which
occurred in June 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter:"
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that City of Lenoir violated the terms, conditions or requirements
ofNPDES Permit No.NCO023736 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S: 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms,conditions or requirements,of-a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources,1,G.Landon Davidson, h,
Regional Supervisor,Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against City of Lenoir:
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$1,000.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD- Conc.
$1,000.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736,by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Geometric Mean for FEC
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$500.00 2 of the 2 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.N00023736, by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD-Conc.
250.00 l'of the 1'violations of 143-215.l(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.N00023736, by discharging waste
water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for FEC'
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$2,750.00, TOTAL CIVIL,PENALTY
$159.26 Enforcement Costs -
$2,909.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
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Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-282.1'(b),which are: `
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
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(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; f
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. 3
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Within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
(1) -Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission,OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
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Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality(do not include waiver
form). Payment'of the penalty will not foreclosefurther enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of.,
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit �
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center -
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may--
relate
ay_relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b)was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;'
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental,damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; .
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in
the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for .
payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was
not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission you must complete and submit the enclosed"Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative'Hearin , and Stipulation of Facts"form within th' f
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notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." '.
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES C6mpliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center s
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
_hearing.__ You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile(fax)or electronic mail by an attached file(with restrictions)-provided
the signed original, one(1)copy and a filing fee(if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2)is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven'(7)business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You j
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
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The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
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Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
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Mr. Sam M.Hayes,-General-Counsel
Department of Environmental'Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(3 0)days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp(not a postmark),will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
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If you have any questions,please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
V Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
'Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
NPDES-Cbmpliance,'Fnforcement Unit- Enforcement File (w/attachments)
"teniral-Files,Water Quality Section - (w/attachments)
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
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Case Number: LV-2015-0247 County: Caldwell
Assessed Party: City of Lenoir
Permit No.: NC0023736 Amount Assessed: $2,909.26
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, ;
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation'of Facts"form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. - Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. .Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following"five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation(Le., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(Le., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
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(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; g"g
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(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CITY OF LENOIR )
GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO023736 ) CASE NO. LV-2015-0247
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$2,909.26 for violation(s)as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 29,2015,the undersigned,desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty,does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty(30)days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the ' day of ____520
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ATTACHMENT A
City of Lenoir
CASE NUMBER: LV-2015-0247
PERMIT: NCO023736 FACILITY: Gunpowder Creek WWTP COUNTY: Caldwell REGION: Asheville
Limit Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL/ - VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED, %OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$250.00 6-2015 001 Effluent BOD-Conc 6/13/15 5 X week mg/I 45 68 51.1 Weekly Average Exceeded
$250.00 6-2015 001 Effluent BOD-Conc 6/20/15 5 X week mg/I 45 84 86.7 Weekly Average Exceeded
$1,000.00 6-2015 001 Effluent BOD-Conc 6/30/15 5 X week mg/I 30 54.60 81.8 Monthly Average Exceeded
$250.00 6-2015 001 Effluent FEC COLI 6/13/15 5 X week #/100ml 400 939.10 134.8 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
$1,000.00 6-2015 001 Effluent FEC COLI 6/30/15 5 X week #/100mi 200 285.20 42.6 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES-CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: City of Lenoir
Facility Name: Gunpowder Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO023736
County:_ Caldwell
Case Number: LV-2015-0247
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to private
property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
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2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Two Weekly Average BODS exceeded the permit limit by 51.1%& 86.7%.
One Monthly Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 81.8%. i
One Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 134.8%.
One Monthly Geometric Mean Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 42.6%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money could have included the cost of taking samples of the influent to give a more clear picture of
what was coming into the facility.
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6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been four civil penalty assessments in the twelve months prior to this violation. 4
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8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
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Date G.Landon Davidson,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality.Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
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Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
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Owner: City of Lenoir
Facility: Gunpowder Creek WVVTP
Permit: NCO023736
Region: Asheville County Caldwell
Penalty Remission Enf Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection Has
Assessment Penalty Enforcement Request Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission MemoSent Total Balance Pmt Case
Case MR Approved Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount To AGO Plan Closed
PP Amount Costs Paid Due
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LV-2000-0176 5/22/00 $1,000:00 $79.46 $1,079.46 $0.00 No 6/20/00
LV-2002-0294 8/7/02 $250.00 $79.48 $329.48 $000 No 9/4/02
LV-2003-0218 4(7/03 $3,000.00 $100.00 $3,100.00 $000 No 4/29/03
LV-2003-0417 3-2003 6/3/03 $250.00 $10000 $350.00 $0.00 No 7/1/03
LV-2003-0468 5-2003 7/28/03 $4,700.00 $10000 $4,800.00 $0.00 'No 8/18/03
LV-2005-0020 10-2004 1/10/04 $250.00 $100.00 $350.00 $0.00 No 2/14/05
LV-2006-0051 12-2005 2/28/06 $50000 $100.00 $600.00 $0.00 No 4/18/06
LM-2006-0032 4-2006 7110/06 $1,25000 $100.00 $1,350.00 $0.00 No 8/8/06
LV-2006-0472 8-2006 12/12106 $250.00 $165.00 $41500 $0.00 No 1/16/07
LV-2007-0006 9-2006 1/16107 $1,750.00 $165.50 $1,915.50 $0.00 No 2/7/07
LV-2008-0437 4-2008 12/1/08 $1,50000 $2500 $1,52500 $0.00 No 12/23/08
LV-2009-0086 12-2008 3/16/09 $1,750.00 $64.00 $1,81400 $0.00 No 4/24/09
LV-2009-0087 1-2009 3/16/09 -$500.00 $64.00 $56400 $0.00 No 4/9/09
LV-2009-0282 5-2009 8/7/09 $500.00 $64.00 2/3/10 $564.00 $0.00 No 3/12/10
LV-2009-0433 6-2009 12/4/09 $1,250.00 $67.00
$1,317.00 $0.00 No 1/5/10
LV-2011-0040 9-2010 2/14/11 $1,000.00 $67.00
$1,067.00 $0.00 No 3/15111
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LV-2011-0088 10-2010 4/1/11 $1,250.00 $67.00 $1,317.00 $0.00 No 5/4/11
LV-2011-0168 12-2010 6/17/11 $500.00 $67.00 $567.00 $0.00 No 7/18/11
LV-2011-0256 .1-2011 10/24/11 , $4,750.00 $14200 $4,892.00 $0.00 No 11/23/11
LV-2012-0041 7-2011 3/16/12 $2,18750 $137.00 8/7/12 $2,324.50 $0.00 No 8/17/12
LV-2012-0049 9-2011 3/20/12 $1,562.50 $137.00 $1,699.50 $000 No 4/18/12
LV-2012-0050 10-2011, 3/21/12 $312.50 $137.00 $449.50 $0.00 No 4/10/12
LM-2012-0026 3-2012 11/7/12 $1,500.00 $13700 $1,63700 $0.00 No 12/7/12
LV-2012-0201 4-2012 11/7/12 $3,500.00 $13700 $3,637.00 $0.00 No 12/7/12
LV-2012-0202 5-2012 11/7/12 $3,750.00 $137.00 4/4/13 $3,887.00 $0.00 No 12/11/12
LV-2013-0044 11-2012 3/15/13 $1,500.00 $13700 $1,637.00 $0.00 No 4/9/13
LV-2013-0045 10-2012 3/19/13 $2,000.00 $137.00 $2,137.00 $0.00 No 4/18/13
LV-2013-0093 12-2012 5/16/13 $625.00 $13700 $762.00 No
LV-201370122 3-2013 6/25/13 $625.00 $137.00 $762.00 $0.00 No 7/23/13
SP-2014-0006 1-2014 6/11/14 $2,000.00 $147.50 $2,147.50 $0.00 No 7/15/14
SP-2014-0007 2-2014 6/11/14 $2,000.00 $14750 $2,147.50 $0.00 No 7/15/14
SP-2014-0010 5-2014 9/2/14 $1,000.00 $147.50
$1,147.50 No
MV-2015-0021 4-2015 7/21/15 $266.00 $159.26 $425.26 $0.00 No 8/24/15
SP-2015-0002 5-2015 8/27/15 $3,000.00 $159.26 $3,15926 No
SP-2015-0003 6-2015 10/27/15 $8,000.00 $000
$8,000.00 No
SP-2015-0004 7-2015 10/27/15 $4,750,00
$4,750.00 No
LV-2003-0344 1-2003 $3,000.00 $100.00 $3,10000 $0.00 NO 4/29/03
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Sum of Total Case Penalties $71,725.96 Total Penalties After Remissions $71,725.96
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0.675
15 .1030 12 Y 0.724 22.6 7.1T<260
69.80 73 1,400 7.0. ;
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16 =_'_;1030--. 12- Y , 0.734 22.4 7;2';` :� :.32:00`"'r: 9.0 . 140`:::-:: 7:17 1"030-. .12.., ,Y- 0.784 23.8 6.9:: :^31:80 74 38 7.2
18 1030 12 Y 0.718 22.2 6.51 26:00' 35 2,600 6.5
19 X1030 12._._ , Y ...-0.756 22.9'" =•6:8,, _7 ; 6:70' ::e 51 ;_._... .3fi__... 6:5-20 1030 12 N 0.725 -
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22 --1030__. -_12_ 13 .: 0.731 "25.0 ; 6:5'' -46 .. . •29 --19.90 43 - 27m 6.1 .
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1030 . ,12, Y:.' 0.737 24.5' 6.6'. .__:23.10. 35 1Ar.`__..:6:3 .
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24 , 1030:: -
12 -Y 0.735 23.,1 7:1 ='41 28 `_r 234Q, 57-". ,> --60Q' 8:1 -
25 1030 - 12 Y •' 0.763 ,6.8,-f , : 47 62 23.60 93 : 560;.: -:7.1 - - - •-.
26 1030`- 12 - Y - 0.725 21.8 6.9 <20 30 '24.20 45 3,000 7.2
27 1030 12 N 0.653 26
29 1030
1221 Y 0.639 . .21.2 6.6,,. , ,29 43 , , "-;.15!.50 130 - 3,800 7.8 )
30 :1.030 12 Y :. 0.657.: :22.0 6:6 ?20 44- .'22.80. _ -160 7.6
MONTHLY MAXIMUM 2.735 25.0 7.2 47 120 1 69.80,1 180 6,000 1 .8.1' 37.65 38.24' -:5.50
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WEEKLY PERMIT LIMIT = '(D. az) 45 15:0 70_ ,000
Averages for parameters with values below detection limit of test(BDL)domputed using BDL=O; for Fecal Coliform;G:M.computed'using BDL=a
emtThis`do 'nofnoes§
ariy mean entered flags indicate that not all BODQC crteriawerthat the data'are invalid.'
Codes: 1)DW Blank depietion:greatet,than 0.2 mg/1:_-2):Seed iwrifobirdepletion,loss than•2-mg/I'oifinal 11.0'.less than 1 m§11!`3)All samplets"
depletions are less than 2 mg/1. 4)All final D.O.readings less than 1 mg/1. 5)Evidence of toxicity in samples(BOD decreases:with concintraton).
6)Glucose/glutamic acid standard outside of 167.5 to 228.5 mgA range. A4 X,/jr '
NOTE: SOC limits were in ffect on October 1,2013
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Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirementsED
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(including weekly averages,if applicable)
Compliant . 3
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- All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
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The permittee shall-report to the li�eetor-or-the appropriate Regional Mee anynoncompliance that potentially tbreaten-,public !
health or the environment. Any information shalY'lie provided orally within 24 hours from the time the-permittee became aware of-the
circumstances'.A written'sdbmisA5dsbAU_ so'be-pinvided•'wiHiin'5 days_of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
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If the facility is rioncompliant,'please attach'a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-tabie for_improvements to.be
made as'r.`equired by PartYLE.6 of.the NPDES permit.
"I;o:rffand-er, 'enalV.oflaw tliatthis documezit'_and.all attachments-were ^areii-under-m .direction`or'su`ervisionin-accordance
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`with-a`system-designed to a'ssure?that qualified personnel!properly'gather and'evaluate the'information suhmitted; Based on my,:
inquiry-oEtheperson~orpeions yvho managed the;system,_or.tlrose persons,dir'ectlyresponsible for the infonation;the,'; i
infoimafi`on subiniited"is'toytfie`best ofm knowled"a and:belie true acctiiate-and coin Tete: I am aware that.tliere a-re.s can
enalries for submitting false information,includin the ossili' of fines and imprisonment for know"' violations
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Superintet -Wastewater-Ire atment ..�.
-Permitte (Please print or tyke)
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(Retluiredumess-submitted electr6ically)'.
City o I:xnoii,=P.O.Box 958;Lenon;NC 28645'""' (828)X57=2I98'.:;""'"" nihnralf(cDci.lerioir.nc.us,. 3/31%2019:
Peimitbee Aldie'ss� _ Phocte Nambe � - o-meil address_ , Permit E�pir,�tion Dace � y
..ADDITIONAI:,CERTII+'IEDLABO,R"ATtDRTES.
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Certified Laboratory-(2): -Blue Ridge-L•abs°(metals, - - _ - - --Certification No:_. -;275
Certified-L•aboratory(3) Pace AiWydcal(As^,Se); - -Certification No: 67
CertifiedTabo atory(4) ETT"Eiiyubnnieiitat'(Cliroiric$roassays) t✓erfmcationNo._ -SC00305"(EPA labcode), -
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Certified^Laboratory(5) Environment 1,Ino (Hg 163 ),�: °> ion No._ :243
+•►-,-. ,-:. '-.. .-..: s-.. = �= -3:.�_ - . :...,- -: „-- ���-r.,P_ARAMF,�G'R'.G.ODES. :,r: . .-- _. _ ..>.. -.. `. _ - <s+.:>=:-_: �:� j ��
-'Parameter Code-assistane'-ma .be.6 v testi, i s
b y obtained by c0,mg•the bWDES-Unit at(919)133=5083or by'visiting the Surface Water~Pio
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.ctiorixs web^sife:at=lr2o enr:statele.w1wes'aad'linking to tlie;unit's inform46"n',ges:: :
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Use-only-units'o,f measurement designated'in the 46fti ig facilify's1�PDt;$"permit fo repbrting'data
*''No'Flow/Dischar`e - --t _ -__
g From Site: Check this boa�if no discharge 090,15 an-;,as a,result,:there are no data to be .
-entered for all•of the pammet:r on,the D1v R foz'the eritua monitoring period:
** ORC On Site?:ORC`must visit facility anc 'doeument;v�sitation of facility.as-requ6d.ger_1,5ANCAC 8G.0204.
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Signa"r4-of r-ermifte:.If signed.by other than;the:permittee,;then;the delegation of the-signODry authority must be on
file-=withthe=state per 15A NC-AC, 2B:0506(b)(2)(D):

If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table
for improvements to be made as required.by Part II.E.6 of the NPIDES permit.
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO023736 DISCHARGE NUMBER: 001 MONTH: June YEAR: 2016
FACILITY NAME: GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP COUNTY: CALDWELL
Applicable Permit Limit: BOD5,Weekly Average, 33.0 mg/l
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average, 5/31-6/6115, 36.8 mg/I
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/7-13/15, 68 mg/l
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/14-20/15,84 mg/l
Violation: BOD5,Weekly Average,6/21-27/15, 33.8 mg/I
Applicable Permit Limit: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average, 15.0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation: Ammonia-as N,Weekly Average,5/31-6/6/15, 17.10 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,6/7-13/15,21.20 mg/l
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly'Ayerage,6/14-20/15,37.26 mg/I
Violation: Ammonia as N,Weekly Average,6121-27/15,22.84 mg/l
Applicable Permit Limit: TSS;Weekly Average, 70.0 mg/l(SOC limit)
TSS, Weekly Average, 5/31.6/6/15, 71.2 mg/I
TSS,-Weekly Average,6/7-13/15, 108 mg/l i
Applicable Permit Limit BOD5, Monthly Average, 22.0 mg/l
Violation: BOD5, Monthly Average, June 2015, 55.05-mg/l a
Applicable Permit Limit Ammonia as N, Monthly Average, 10.0 mg/1(SOC limit)
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Applicable Permit Limit: TSS, Monthly Average,45:0 mg/I(SOC limit)
Violation, TSS,'Monthly Average,June 2015,77.24 mg/l I
Applicable Permit Limit: Fecal:Coliform, Monthly GM,200/100ml
Violation: Fecal Coliform Monthly GM,June 2015,278 mg/I
Multiple violations listed above were attributed to-the.petroleum product(s).entering the plant, beginning in May -
2015. The issue was reported to-Linda Wiggs from the Asheville Regional Office,with regular updates. Additional 9
attempts'to clean out the contaminated sludge, and reseedingwith nitrified sludge have had mixed results. SBR
tank-#1 has recovered,with nitrifiying organisms#hriving. However;the other three SBR tanks are still not achieving
significant nitrification. We will continue'to make every effort possible to bring the plant back into compliance. i
STAT, Inc,was issued a Notice of Violation(for,illegal,discharge of petroleum products into the collection system.
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