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delivery to the addressee specified by name, or
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appropriate postage, and deposit the mailpiece.
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First-Class Mail®, First-Class Package Service®,
or Priority Mail® service.
■ Certified Mail service is not available for
international mail.
■ Insurance coverage is not available for purchase
with Certified Mail service. However, the purchase
of Certified Mail service does not change the
insurance coverage automatically included with
certain Priority Mail items.
■ For an additional fee, and with a proper
endorsement on the mailpiece, you may request
the following services:
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of delivery (including the recipient’s signature).
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electronic version. For a hardcopy return receipt,
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PO BOX 769
SILER CITY NO 27344
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Certified Mail service provides the following benefits:
for an electronic return receipt, see a retail
associate for assistance. To receive a duplicate
return receipt for no additional fee, present this
USPS®-postmarked Certified Mail receipt to the
retail associate.
- Restricted delivery service, which provides
delivery to the addressee specified by name, or
to the addressee's authorized agent.
- Adult signature service, which requires the
signee to be at least 21 years of age (not
available at retail).
- Adult signature restricted delivery service, which
requires the signee to be at least 21 years of age
and provides delivery to the addressee specified
by name, or to the addressee’s authorized agent
(not available at retail).
To ensure that your Certified Mail receipt is
accepted as legal proof of mailing, it should bear a
USPS postmark. If you would like a postmark on
this Certified Mail receipt, please present your
Certified Mail item at a Post Office"* for
postmarking. If you don't need a postmark on this
Certified Mall receipt, detach the barcoded portion
of this label, affix it to the mailpiece, apply
appropriate postage, and deposit the mailpiece.
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signature) that is retained by the Postal Service™
for a specified period.
Important Reminders:
■ You may purchase Certified Mail service with
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or Eriority Mail® service.
■ Certified Mail service is not available for
international mail.
■ Insurance coverage Is not available for purchase
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Insurance coverage automatically included with
certain Priority Mail items.
■ For an additional fee, and with a proper
endorsement on the mailpiece, you may request
the following services:
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of delivery (including the recipient’s signature).
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electronic version. For a hardcopy return receipt,
complete PS Form 3811, Domestic Return
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IMPORTANT Save this receipt for your records.
PS Form 3800, April 2015 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02-000-9047
Certified Mail service provides the following benefits:
■ A receipt (this portion of the Certified Mail label).
■ A unique identifier for your mailpiece.
■ Electronic verification of delivery or attempted
delivery.
■ A record of delivery (including the recipient's
signature) that is retained by the Postal Service™
for a specified period.
Important Reminders:
■ You may purchase Certified Mail service with
First-Class Mail®, First-Class Package Service®,
or Priority Mail® service.
■ Certified Mail service is not available for
international mail.
■ Insurance coverage Is nofavailable for purchase
with Certified Mail service. However, the purchase
of Certified Mail service does not change the
insurance coverage automatically included with
certain Priority Mail items.
■ For an additional fee, and with a proper
endorsement on the mallpiece, you may request
the following services:
- Return receipt service, which provides a record
of delivery (including the recipient's signature).
You can request a hardcopy return receipt or an
electronic version. For a hardcopy return receipt,
complete PS Form 3811, Domestic Return
Receipt; attach PS Form 3811 to your mailpiece;
for an electronic return receipt, see a retail
associate for assistance. To receive a duplicate
return receipt for no additional fee, present this
USPSS-postmarked Certified Mail receipt to the
retail associate.
- Restricted delivery service, which provides
delivery to the addressee specified by name, or
to the addressee’s authorized agent.
- Adult signature service, which requires the
signee to be at least 21 years of age (not
available at retail).
- Adult signature restricted delivery service, which
requires the signee to be at least 21 years of age I
and provides delivery to the addressee specified |
by name, or to the addressee's authorized agent
(not available at retail).
■ To ensure that your Certified Mail receipt is
accepted as legal proof of mailing, It should bear a
USPS postmark. If you would like a postmark on
this Certified Mail receipt, please present your
Certified Mail item at a Post Office™ for
postmarking. If you don't need a postmark on this
Certified Mail receipt, detach the barcoded portion
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appropriate postage, and deposit the mailpiece.
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COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY, SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION
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■ A receipt (this portion of the Certified Mail label).
■ A unique identifier for your mailpiece.
■ Electronic verification of delivery or attempted
delivery.
■ A record of delivery (including the recipient’s
signature) that is retained by the Postal Service'”
for a specified period.
Important Reminders:
■ You may purchase Certified Mail service with
First-Class Mail®, First-Class Package Service®,
or Priority Mail® service.
■ Certged Mail service Is not available for
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■ Insurance coverage is oof available for purchase
with Certified Mail service. However, the purchase
of Certified Mail service does not change the
insurance coverage automatically included with
certain Priority Mail items.
■ For an additional fee, and with a proper
endorsement on the mailpiece, you may request
the following services:
- Return receipt service, which provides a record
of delivery (including the recipient's signature).
You can request a hardcopy return receipt or an
electronic version. For a hardcopy return receipt,
complete PS Form 3811, Domestic Return
Receipt; attach PS Form 3811 to your mailpiece;IMPORTANT: Save this receipt for your records.
PS Form 3800, April 2015 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02-000-9047
Certified Mail service provides the following benefits:
for an electronic return receipt, see a retail
associate for assistance. To receive a duplicate
return receipt for no additional fee, present this
USPS®-postmarked Certified Mail receipt to the
retail associate.
- Restricted delivery service, which provides
delivery to the addressee specified by name, or
to the addressee's authorized agent.
- Adult signature service, which requires the
signee to be at least 21 years of age (not
available at retail).
- Adult signature restricted delivery service, which
requires the signee to be at least 21 years of age
and provides delivery to the addressee specified
by name, or to the addressee's authorized agent
(not available at retail).
■ To ensure that your Certified Mail receipt is
accepted as legal proof of mailing, it should bear a
USPS postmark. If you would like a postmark on
this Certified Mail receipt, please present your
Certified Mail item at a Post Office"1 for
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Certified Mail receipt, detach the barcoded portion
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COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY, SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION
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TOWN OF SILER CITY
POBOX 769
SILER, NC 27344
NOV-LV-2020-0292: NC0026441: SILER CITY WWTP
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J^XlC DEQ- RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
3800 BARRE FT DRIVE
■? RALEIGH, NC 27609
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February 5, 2020
Dear Permittee:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Parameter Date
001 Effluent 11/30/2019 2.1
A review of the November 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Sample
Location
Limit
Value
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Gvil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
Certified Mail # 70172680000022368808
Return Receipt Requested
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
198 Utility Dr
Siler City, NC 27344
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0068
Permit No. NC0026441
Siler City WYTTP
Chatham County
Cadmium, Total (as Cd)
(01027)
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Cc:WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
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Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Cheng Zhang of the
Raieigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
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. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
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If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
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Dear Mr. Vinson,
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Cc: Roy Lynch Town Manager, Chris McCorquodale Public Works Utility Director
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Siler City WWTP
Chatham County
Sincerely,
Town of Siler City
Brittany York
Wastewater Plant Superintendent
[e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
www.silercity.org
February 12, 2020
ATTN: Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSES CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV -2020-LV-0068
Permit No. NC0026441
Brittany York
WWTP Superintendent
PO Box 769 • 311 N Second Avenue
Siler City, NC 27344-0769
RECEIVED
FEB 2 0 2020
Public works and Utilities
This letter is in response to the Notice of Violation for Cadmium for the month of November. On 11/4/2019 we
were in violation of our permit for Cadmium. Sample results was 3.0 ug/l. Our permitted limit is 2.1 ug/l. The
violation was found to be the result of mechanical issues with our Polymer feed pump that we use to remove
Cadmium from out process. Had to order replacement parts and tubing. Pump was back online within 2 days of
problem occurring.
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February 5, 2020
Dear Permittee:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Parameter
001 Effluent
Domestic Return Receip
SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY
Certified Mail # 70172680000022368808
Return Receipt Requested
Sample
Location
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
198 Utility Dr
Siler City, NC 27344
Cadmium, Total (as Cc
(01027)
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0068
Permit No. NC0026441
Siler City WWTP
Chatham County
■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3.
■ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.___________
1. Article Addressed to:
ROY ! YNCH, TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF SILER CITY
198 UTILITY DR
SILER CIIY, NC 2.7344
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C. Date of Deliver
May 6, 2020
Dear Permittee:
Limit Exceedance Violationfs^:
Parameter Date
001 Effluent 3/31/2020 2 2.81
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0388
Permit No. NC0026441
Siler Qty WWTP
Chatham County
Sample
Location
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration (COB 10)
N H ■
Envircnmcrtlal Quality
Limit
Value
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
Certified Mail # 70172680000022366637
Return Receipt Requested
ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S REGAN
Sc: rotary
S DANIEL SMITH
O;r> . 7 :x
h review of the March 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty' of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
... >TAT£.,
Reported
Value Type of Violation
Monthly Average Exceeded
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Sincerely,
Cc:
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Cheng Zhang of the
Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Laserfi che
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. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within sixty (60") business days after receipt of this Notice,
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 60-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
; t scs"
May 6, 2020
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Dear Permittee:
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Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Parameter
001 Effluent
COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERYSENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION
A review of the March 2020 Discharge
indicated below:
Sample
Location
Nitrogen, Ammonia To
N) - Concentration (CC
■ Complete items 1,2, and 3.
■ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
ROY LYNCH, TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF SILER CITY
PO BOX 769
SILER CTTY NC 27344
NOV & IN: ‘ N r TO ASSESS CP- NOV-2020-LV-0388
NCOO264--.-SL ER CITY WWTP
5/6/20; Mfti' Fr 5/11/20 ZHANG
Certified Mail # 70172680000022366637
Return Receipt Requested
NOH III CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Agent
Addresse
C. Date of Deliver
__________
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0388
Permit No. NC0026441
Siler City WWTP
Chatham County
3. Service Type
Adult Signature
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Collect on Deliver, Merchandise
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A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civ
Statute (G-S-) 143 215.1 and the PS Form 3811, July 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receip
not more tnan twenty-five thousand doiiuio may uc abbesbeu dyanisi any person wno violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
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< NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0026441 PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Expired
FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.COUNTY: Chatham
OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
GRADE: WW-4 ORC H AS CH ANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 03-2020 (March 2020)STATUS: SubmittedVERSION: 1.0
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO
5005U IHIOIU <10400 COJIO CO6I0 CO530 31616 0030050060
Continuous 5 X week 5 X week 5 X week 2 X week 2 X week 5 X week5 X week 2 X week
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1 FLOW TEMP-C pH CHLORINE BOO-Cone NH3-N-Coiic TSS - Cone FCOLI BR DO
2400 clock Hrs 2400 clock Hrs Y B'N mgd deg e mg I mg I mg ’si 00ml ma/1ug ISil
0745 24 X 10X9
0800 24 0745 24 Y 3.026 16 7.3 < 10 10<0.5
24 07450X00 24 Y 3.693 17 7.2 < 10 <2 <0.5 < 2.5 5 9.9
0800 24 0745 24 Y 3.526 17 7.5 < 10 0.93 9.X
0745080024 24 Y 3 432 16 7.4 < 10 3.4 3.9 <2.5 < I 9.9
0800 24 0745 24 Y 3.41 16 7.2 < 10 1.6 10.3
0745 24 X 3.362
0800 24 0745 24 X 3.047 1
0800 24 0745 24 N 2.847 7.3 <0.5 9.916< 10
III 0800 24 0745 24 Y 3.358 17 3.3 0.5 < 2.5 1 9.875< 10
11 0800 24 0745 24 Y 3.318 9.8177 3 < 10 <0.5
12 0X00 24 0745 24 Y 3.279 9.4177.2 < 10 3.8 <0.5 <2.5
080013 24 0745 24 Y 3.267 18 7.2 0 5 9.4< 10
14 0745 24 X 2.958
15 0745 24 X 2.245
16 0800 24 0745 24 Y 2.249 17 <2.5 10 9.57.1 < 10 <0.5
17 0800 24 0745 24 Y 3.216 18 <0.5 9.47.4 < 10
18 0745080024 24 Y 3.157 17 7.4 2.5 < 0.5 < 2.5 9.4< 10 6
19 08(81 24 Q745 24 3 8 9.4Y3.081 19 7.1 < 10
20 9.3080024074524Y3.808 19 < 10 627.5
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25 24 3.6 9.20800074524Y6.0X8 18 7.3 < 10
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31 9.190800240745242.23 19 7.3 < 10
Monlhls Average Limit:2001030
Monthly Average:5.85118 9.5818182.806957 1 4333.333 212097 17.545455 0 3.38
Daily Maximum:10.3726386 088 20 7.6 0 104 14
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u NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0026441 PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Expired
FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.COUNTY: Chatham
OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
GRADE: WW-4 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 03-2020 (March 2020)VERSION: 1.0 STATUS: Submitted
COMPLIANCE STATUS: Non-Compliant CONTACT PHONE #: [phone] SUBMISSION DATE: 04/21 2020
04/21/2020
ORC/Certifier Signature:Brittany N York E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature. I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
04/21/2020
Phone #:[phone] Date
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
LAB NAME: Siler City Waste Water Treatment Plant, Meritcch. Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 132, 165
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Richie Lineberry, Stephen Smith, Dwayne Parnell, Bobbie Hill
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes forms.
FOOTNOTES
for entire monitoring period.
file with the state per 15A NCAC 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 I1.E.6 of
the NPDES permit.
Brittany N York E-M ai 1: by ork@s i I ere i ty. org
Permittee Address: 370 Waste Treatment Plant Rd Siler City NC 27344 Permit Expiration Date: 05/31/2019
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the infonnation submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the infonnation submitted is. to the best of my knowledge and belief, true.
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false infonnation. including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility’s NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and. as a result, there arc no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR
P e r m i 11 e e / S u b in i 11 e r Signature:***
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
* NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0026441 PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Expired
FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.COUNTY: Chatham
OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
GRADE: WW-4 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 03-2020 (March 2020)VERSION: 1.0 STATUS: Submitted
Report Comments:
Week NH3-N - 11.5 mg 1 Making us over our weekly limit of 6 mg/1. Also over our monthly limit of 2 mg/1 'it 2.81 mg'l. It is my belief that this happened due to a few high
flow events in the month of March and the fact that we are holding onto more sludge due to not being able to land apply during these wet months. We had no available storage to
waste and in result had to turn off the blowers to our Oxidation ditches several times during the month to prevent from having a Clarifier bulk. We have since had Synagro here to
available space to waste.
3/30/2020 - BOD - GGA > 228,5 mg/1 due to a dirty probe.
press out sludge. Giving us
Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Town of Siler CityOwner :
ChathamCounty :
DamagesMR
$1,047.73 $0.00 No 8/24/99$47.737/22/99 $1,000.00LV-1999-0276
1/10/00$1,297.73 $0.00 No$47.7311/29/99$1,250.00LV-1999-0462
$0.00 No 4/3/00$2,297.73$47.732/23/00 $2,250.00LV-2000-0055
5/25/00$1,029.96 $0.00 No$29.965/12/00 $1,000.00LV-2000-0138
10/9/00$1,029.96 $0.00 No$1,000.00 $29.969/7/00LV-2000-0385
10/18/0C$2,297.73 $0.00 No$47.7310/5/00 $2,250.00LV-2000-0425
$1,053.07 $0.00 No 11/28/01$53.0710/30/01 $1,000.00LV-2001-0443
$303.07 $0.00 No 1/7/0212/19/01 $250.00 $53.07LV-2001-052C
$0.00 No 12/2/03$544.00$44.0010/23/03$500.00LV-2003-0685 3-2003
$0.00 No 12/2/03$2,044.00$44.0010/23/03$2,000.00LV-2003-0686 4-2003
12/2/03$4,044.00 $0.00 No$44.0010/23/03$4,000.00LV-2003-0687 8-2003
8/13/18$1,537.78 $0.00 No$0.004/12/18 $1,500.00 $37.78LV-2018-0075 5-2017
8/13/18$1,537.78 $0.00 No$0.00$37.78LV-2018-0084 11-2017 4/13/18 $1,500.00
1/18/19$1,237.78 $0.00 No8/28/18 12/6/18 $300.00$0.00$1,500.00 $37.788/8/18LV-2018-0193 1-2018
$1,541.69 No$0.00$41.69$1,500.00LV-2020-0127 11-2019 7/1/20
Facility :
Permit:
Region :
Case
Number
Penalty
Assessment
Approved
Penalty Enforcement
Amount Costs
Remission
Request
Received
Total
Paid
Balance
Due
Has
Pmt
Plan
Case
Closed
Siler City WWTP
NC0026441
Raleigh
Enf
Conf
Held
EMC
Remission
Amount
7/14/2020
1
Enf EMC
Remission Hearing
Amount Held
OAH Collection
Remission MemoSent
Amount To AGO
Sum Of Total Paid:$21,302,32 Total Balance Due : $1,541.69Total Enforcement Cost: $644.01Total Penalty Amount: $22,50015Total Cases:
Total Penalties After Remissions : $22,844.01Sum of Total Case Penalties: $23,144.01
7/14/2020
2
Public works and Utilities
May 29, 2020
NC Dept of Environmental Quality
JON 1 ? 2020
Raleigh Regional Office
Dear Vanessa E. Manuel
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Cc: Roy Lynch Town Manager, Chris McCorquodate Public Works & Utility Director
ATTN: Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
To^/n of Siler City
Brittany York
Wastewater Plant Superintendent
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0388
Permit No. NC0026441
Town of Siler City WWTP
Chatham County
Brittany York
WWTP Superintendent
PO Box 769 • 311 N Second Avenue
Siler City, NC 27344-0769
[e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
www.silercity.org
This letter is in response to the Notice of Violation for exceeding our monthly limit on Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
(as N) Monthly limit is 2.0 mg/l our monthly reported value for March was 2.81 mg/L It is my belief that this
happened due to a few high flow events during the month of March and the fact that we are holding onto more
sludge due to not being able to land apply during these wet months. We had no available storage to waste and in
result had to turn off blowers to the Oxidation ditches several times during the month to prevent from having a
Clarifier bulk due to high sludge blankets. We are working closely with Synagro to get this problem resolved and
to hopefully get on schedule to be hauled more frequently in the future.
h'i
June 15, 2020
Dear Permittee:
Limit Exceedance Violationfs);
Parameter Date
001 Effluent 84/4/2020 3
001 Effluent Weekly Average Exceeded4/11/2020 7.5 8.2
Weekly Average Exceeded001 Effluent 4/11/2020 8.853
001 Effluent Monthly Average Exceeded4/30/2020 2.581
A review of the April 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below.
Sample
Location
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F.5 ? j.'- Ra* Hi Off is | 3S00 E»nen Drvs I s Jft North Car: ns 276CS
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Limit
Value
Certified Mali # 70172680000022366750
Return Receipt Requested
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0472
Permit No. NC0026441
Siler City WVCTP
Chatham County
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Reported
Value Type of Violation
Weekly Average ExceededNitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration (CO610)
BOD, 5-Day '(20~Deg. C) -
Concentration (C0310)
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration (CO610)
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration (CO610)
A
Sincerely,
Cc:
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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R» eghRs^ri 0?fi8| S830E«.-f*fl0'.'.« i S* ? s’. N-*'V Ctr:-' m I’SGS
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A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina Genera.
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Laserfiche
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (1.01 business,days after receipt of this Notice,
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. It no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
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 ana any additional violations or
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in SectignE, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, euc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Cheng Zhang of the
Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
June 15, 2020
Dear Permittee:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Parameter
001 Effluent
001 Effluent
001 Effluent
001 Effluent
Domestic Return ReceiptEPfe. EF3
SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY
Certified Mail # 70172680000022366750
Return Receipt Requested
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0472
Permit No. NC0026441
Siler City WWTP
Chatham County
Sample
Location
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. (.
Concentration (CO310
Nitrogen, Ammonia Tc
N) - Concentration (CC
Nitrogen, Ammonia Tc
N) - Concentration (C(
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
NOR I'll CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Direciar
Si
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A review of the April 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
3. Service Type
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Adult Signature Restricted Delivery
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Nitrogen, Ammonia To ■ Print your name and address on the reverse
N) - Concentration (CC so we can return the card to you.
■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1 . Article ArlHraeoorT
ROY LYNCH, TOWN MANAGFR
TOWN OF SILFR CITY
PO BOX 769
SILFR CITY, NC 27344
NOV 2020 LV-0472: NC0026441: SILER CITY WWTP
CHATHAM COUNTY: NOV & INTENT TO ASSESS CP
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PERMIT STATUS: ExpiredPERMIT VERSION: 5.0NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC002644I
COUNTV: ChaihamCLASS: WW-4.FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288ORC: Brittany Nicole YorkOWNER NAME: Town of Siler City
ORC H AS CH ANGED: NoGRADE: WW-4
STATUS: SubmittedVERSION: 2.0eDMR PERIOD: 04-2020 (April 2020)
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8.8< 0.5< 107.22!2 95724Y282407450800
8.78<25<05< 107.52.937 20Y29242407450800
8.6<0.575< 10216.3021-4 Y300745240800
200Monthly Average Limit: 4 30
8.7619056.051681Monthly Average:0.5555562.576193 6222220203.017033
9.3Daily Maximum:45II.I8.30766.302 22
Daily Minimum:00006.9172.047
Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR NC 002644l_Ver_2.0_4_2020.pdn
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**** No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE = No Flow-Reuse.Recycle; ENVWTHR = No Visitation - Adverse Weather; NOFLOW - No Flow; HOLIDAY No \ isitation Holiday
PERMIT STATUS: ExpiredPERMIT VERSION: 5.0NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0026441
COUNTY: ChathamCLASS: WW-4.FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288ORC: Brittany Nicole YorkOWNER NAME: Town of Siler City
ORC HAS CHANGED: NoGRADE: WW-4
STATUS: SubmittedeDMR PERIOD: 04-2020 (April 2020)VERSION: 2.0
SUBMISSION DATE: 06 I 1/2020COMPLIANCE STATUS: Non-C'ompliant CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
2020-06-11 09:18:38.08Electronically Certified by Brittany N York on
#:9I9-742-4581 DateYorkPhoneSignature: Brittany NORC/ Certifier
I certify' that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
NPDES permit.
2020-06-1 1 09:19:31.592Electronically Signed by Brittany N York on
# : 9 1 9 - 742-4581 DatePhoneNYorkPermittee/Submitter Signature:
knowing violations.
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
LAB NAME: Siler City WWTP. Meritech. Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB#: 132. 165
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Richie Lineberry, Stephen Smith
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by visiting https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-rcsources/edmr/user-documentation.
FOOTNOTES
.0506(b)(2)(D).
Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0026441_Ver_2.0_4_2020.pdf)
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall be made as required by part II.E.6 of the
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: YES indicates that No Flow. Discharge occurred and. as a result, no data is reported for any parameter on the DMR for the
Pennittee Address: 370 Waste Treatment Plant Rd Siler City NC 27344 Permit Expiration Date: 05/31/2019
I certify', under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is. to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
entire monitoring period.
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per ISA NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
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Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Town of Siler CityOwner:
ChathamCounty :
MR
8/24/99$0.00 No$1,047.73$47.737/22/99 $1,000.00LV-1999-0276
1/10/00$0.00 No$1,297.73$47.7311/29/99$1.250.00LV-1999-0462
4/3/00$0.00 No$2,297.732/23/00 $2,250.00 $47.73LV-2000-0055
5/25/00$0.00 No$1,029.96$29.965/12/00 $1,000.00LV-2000-0136
10/9/00$0.00 No$1,029.96$29.96$1,000.009/7/00LV-2000-0385
10/18/0C$0.00 No$2,297.73$47.7310/5/00 $2,250.00LV-2000-0425
11/28/01$0.00 No$1,053.07$53.0710/30/01 $1,000.00LV-2001-0443
$0.00 No 1/7/02$303.07$53.0712/19/01 $250.00LV-2001-052C
12/2/03$0.00 No$544.00$44.0010/23/03$500.00LV-2003-0685 3-2003
12/2/03$0.00 No$2,044.0010/23/03$2.000.00 $44.00LV-2003-0686 4-2003
12/2/03$0.00 No$4,044.00$44.0010/23/03$4,000.00LV-2003-0687 8-2003
8/13/18$0.00 No$1,537.78$0.00$37.784/12/18 $1,500.00LV-2018-0075 5-2017
8/13/18$0.00 No$1,537.78$0.00$37.78LV-2018-0084 11-2017 4/13/18 $1,500.00
1/18/19$0.00 No$1,237.788/28/18 12/6/18 $300.00$0.00$37.78$1,500.008/8/18LV-2018-0193 1-2018
$1,241.69 No8/17/20 9/3/20 $300.00$0.00$41.69LV-2020-0127 11-2019 7/1/20 $1,500.00
$1,541.69 No8/12/20$0.00$41.697/14/20 $1,500.00LV-2020-0194 3-2020
Facility :
Permit:
Region :
Case
Number
Siler City WWTP
NC0026441
Raleigh
Penalty
Assessment
Approved
Penalty Enforcement
Amount Costs
Total
Paid
10/8/2020
1
Balance
Due
Has
Pmt
Plan
Case
Closed
Enf
Conf
Held
Remission
Request
Damages ReceiVed
Enf EMC
Remission Hearing
Amount Held
EMC OAH Collection
Remission Remission MemoSent
Amount Amount To AGO
Total Balance Due : $2,783.38Sum Of Total Paid:$21,302.32Total Enforcement Cost: $685.70Total Penalty Amount: $24,00016Total Cases:
Total Penalties After Remissions : $24,085.70Sum of Total Case Penalties: $24,685.70
10/8/2020
2
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July 1, 2020
SUBJECT:
Dear Permittee:
>
I his letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of S1,541.69 (SI,500.00 civil
penalty + $41.69 enforcement costs) against Town of Siler City.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by 1 own of Siler City for the month of November 2019. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES W Pennit No. NC0026441.
The violations, which occurred in November 2019, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
Certified Mail # 70172680000022368990
Return Receipt Requested
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
Case No. LV-2020-0127
Chatham County
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NOR HI CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Direciar
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Based upon the above tacts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Siler City violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441 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 pennit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
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(1) I he degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
(1) Submit payment of the penalty'. OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
of Siler City:
$1.500.00
$1.500.00
$41,69
$1.541,69
or quality or on air quality :
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Pennit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Cadmium. Total (as Cd)
resulting from the violation:
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) [ he effect on ground or surface water quantity
(4) I he cost of rectify ing the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) \\ hether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prioi record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) I he cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
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, I, Scott
Vinson. Regional Supervisor. Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town
Pay ment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Pay ment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Pursuant to G.S. 143-2 15.6A(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. 143B-282.1(b). which are:
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Option 2:
request:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver ol Right to an Administrative Bearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice.—The [Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed “Justification for
Remission Request.”
(1) w hether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCOS 143B-282.1(b) w as w rongfully
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 ci\ il 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 w riting. The
Director of the Division of W ater Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. I he response w ill 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.
Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
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 civ il 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:
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
One (1) copy of the petition must also be ser\ed on DEQ as follows:
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Sincerely.
ATTACHMENTS
Cc:
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as e\ idenced 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Cheng Zhang with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Mr. William F. Lane. General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Sen ice Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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 I learings 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 §1508-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Laserfiche
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
County: Chatham
$1.541.69Amount Assessed:
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
EXPLANATION:
Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No.:
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (z.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143 B-282.1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document)'.
(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).
LV-2020-0127
Town of Siler City
NC0026441
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty . You must also complete the "Request For Remission.
Il aiver 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 y our 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 w hether 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. § 143 B-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).
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (z.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CHATHAM
LV-2020-0127CASE NO.PERMIT NO.NC0026441
20 day of Tliis the
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling SI.541.69 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated July 1,2020. 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.
W AIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HE ARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Siler City
CASE NUMBER:LV-2020-0127
PERMIT:NC0026441 REGION: Raleigh
FACILITY: Siler City WWTP COUNTY: Chatham
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:Outfall 001 - Effluent
Frequency
11/30/2019 Monthly ug/l 2.10 3 42.9 $1,500.00
Violation
Date
Unit of
Measure
Limit
Value
Monthly
Average
Exceeded
Violation
Type
Penalty
Amount
Report
Month/Yr Parameter
11-2019 Cadmium, Total (as
Cd)
Calculated % Over
Value Limit
Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Town of Siler CityOwner:
o/f
ChathamCounty :
DamagesMR
$0.00 No 8/24/99$1,047.73$47.737/22/99 $1,000.00LV-1999-0278
$0.00 No 1/10/00$1,297.7311/29/99 $1,250.00 $47.73LV-1999-0462
$0.00 No 4/3/00$2,297.732/23/00 $2,250.00 $47.73LV-2000-0058
5/25/00$1,029.96 $0.00 No$29.96LV-2000-0138 5/12/00 $1,000.00
$0.00 No 10/9/00$1,029.96$1,000.00 $29.96LV-2000-0388 9/7/00
$0.00 No 10/18/0C$2,297.73$47.7310/5/00 $2,250.00LV-2000-0425
11/28/01$1,053.07 $0.00 No10/30/01 $1,000.00 $53.07LV-2001-0443
1/7/02$303.07 $0.00 No$53.07LV-2001-052C 12/19/01 $250.00
12/2/03$544.00 $0.00 No$44.00LV-2003-0688 3-2003 10/23/03$500.00
$2,044.00 $0.00 No 12/2/0310/23/03$2,000.00 $44.00LV-2003-0686 4-2003
$0.00 No 12/2/03$4,044.00$44.0010/23/03$4,000.00LV-2003-0687 8-2003
$0.00 No 8/13/18$1,537.78$37.78 $0.004/12/18 $1,500.00LV-2018-0078 5-2017
8/13/18$1,537.78 $0.00 No$0.00LV-2018-0084 11-2017 4/13/18 $1,500.00 $37.78
$1,237.78 $0.00 No 1/18/198/28/18 12/6/18 $300.00$37.78 $0.00$1,500.00LV-2018-0193 1-2018 8/8/18
Total Balance Due : SO.00Sum Of Total Paid:S21,302.32Total Enforcement Cost: $602.32Total Penalty Amount: $21,00014Total Cases:
Total Penalties After Remissions : $21,302.32Sum of Total Case Penalties: $21,602.32
3/30/2020
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Facility :
Permit:
Region :
Case
Number
Penalty
Assessment
Approved
Penalty Enforcement
Amount Costs
Remission
Request
Received
Total
Paid
Balance
Due
Has
Pmt
Plan
Case
Closed
Siler City WWTP
NC0026441
Raleigh
Enf
Conf
Held
EMC
Remission
Amount
Enf EMC
Remission Hearing
Amount Held
OAH Collection
Remission MemoSent
Amount To AGO
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0026441 PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Expired
FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.COUNTY: Chatham
OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
GRADE: WW-4 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 1 1-2019 (November 2019)VERSION: 2.0 STATUS: Submitted
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO
50050 00011)00400 50060 CO310 <0610 <0530 31616 00300
Continuous 5 X week 5 X week 5 X week 2 X week 5 X week 2 X week 2 X week 5 X week
GrabInstantaneous Grab Grab Composite Grab GrabCompositeComposite
I5 ELOW lEMP-C PH CHLORINE BOD - Cone NH3-N - Cone TSS - Com-ECOL! BR DO
24011 clock Hrs 2400 clock Hrs Y B/N mgd deg c ug I mg I mg 1 mg I # 100ml mg 1su
0X00 24 Q-US 24 Y 3.464 22 7.2 < 10 < 0.5 6.9
0745 24 N 2.494
0745 24 N 2.123
0X00 24 0745 24 Y 2.213 21 7.4 < 10 < 0.5 20 X.5
0800 24 0745 24 Y 2.741 21 7.3 < 10 S.3<0.5
0800 24 0745 24 Y 2.638 7.121 < 10 2 < 0.5 2.5 16 9.4
0X(K)24 0745 24 2.707 21 7.3 < 10 < 0.5 7.3
X 0800 24 0745 24 Y 2.776 20 7.4 < 10 0.5 7.9
0745 24 N 2.311
ID O~45 24 N 1.522
II 0745 24 X 2.015 H II H H II II II H
12 0X00 24 0745 24 Y 4 1X3 19 72 < 10 <2 <0.5 <2.5 24 X.l
13 0X00 24 0745 24 Y 3.121 IX 7.3 < 10 0.5 X.l
14 0800 24 0745 24 Y 2.842 17 7.2 < 10 2.9 <0.5 <2.5 20 8.7
15 0800 074524 24 Y 3.094 17 < 10 <0.5 9.5
16 0745 24 N 2.719
17 0745 24 1.633
18 0800 24 0745 24 2.556 IX 7.3 < 10 <0.5 9.4
1»0X00 24 0745 24 Y 2.851 17 7.2 < 10 <2 0.5 <2.5 10 9.5
2<>0800 24 0700 24 Y 18 <0.5 10.32.722 7.2 < 10
21 0800 24 0745 24 Y 2.636 18 7.1 <0.5 <2.5 9 7< 10 16
22 0800 24 0745 24 Y 2.721 IX 7.3 < 10 <0.5 9.4
23 0745 24 X 3.637
24 0745 X24 3.292
25 0X00 24 9.30'45 24 Y 2.629 17 7.3 < 10 <0.5 2.5 12
26 0800 24 0745 24 Y 2.76 17 <0.5 9.17.3 10
27 240X00 0745 24 Y 2 792 17 7.2 < 0.5 <2.5 15 X.6< 10 <2
28 0X00 24 0745 24 X 2.545 H H H II H HHH
19 0800 24 0745 24 X 2.382 H H H H H HHH
30 0745 24 N 2.716
Monthly Average Limit:2 3010 200
Monthly Average:2.6945 18.722222 0.3625 0 0 16.059165 8.7777780
Daily Maximum:
4.183 22 24 10.37.4 0 2.9 0 0
Daily Minimum:
10 6.91.522 17 7.1 0 0 0 0
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0026441 PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Expired
FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.COUNTY: Chatham
OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
GRADE: WW-4 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 1 1-2019 [November 2019)VERSION: 2.0 S I'ATI'S: Submitted
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO (Continue)
QY600 CO600 QM600 CO665 01027 82220 00630 00625 01002 00940 01034
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Annually Wcckh Monthly Weekly Monthly Monthly Weekly Weekly
Calculated Composite Calculated Composite CalculatedComposite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite
1 TOTAL X -TOTAL X -TOTAL X -TOTAL f-< \l>Mll M rot flow XO2&XO3 rot kjel As-TOTAL CHLORIDE Cr-TOTAL
2400 dock Hrs 2400 dock Hrs Y B/X lbs yr mg I lb/mon mg I mgal nionth mg Iug I mg I mg I mg.l mgl
0X00 24 0745 24 Y
2 0745 24 N
0745 24 N
0X00 24 0745 24 Y 36.9 0.06 31.6 5 >
5 0S00 24 0745 24 Y
0X00 24 0745 24
0X00 24 0745 24 Y
0800 24 0745 24 Y
0745 24 N
Hi 0745 24 N
11 0745 24 N
12 0X00 24 0745 24 Y 39 0.0S 33 6
13 0X00 24 0745 24 Y
14 0800 24 0745 24 Y
15 0800 24 0745 24 Y
16 0745 24 N
17 0745 24 N
IX 0X00 24 0745 24 Y
19 0X00 24240745 Y 32.4 0.05 2X.2 3.7
2i>0X00 24 0700 24 Y
21 0X00 24 0745 24 Y
22 OX<X>24 240745 Y
23 0745 24 N
24 240745 N
25 0X00 24 0745 24 Y 23.X 0.0X 20.7 3.1
26 0X00 24 0745 24 Y
27 0X00 24 0745 24 Y
28 0X1X1 24 0745 24 N
29 0745080024 24 N
30 0745 24 N 22264,24 146627.1 80.835
Monthly Average Limit:2.1
Month!) Average:
22264.24 33.025 146627.1 28.375 4.5250.0675 3 80.835
Daily Maximum:
22264.24 39 146627.1 O.OX 3 80.835 33 6
Daily Minimum:
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PERMIT STATUS: ExpiredNPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0026441 PERMIT VERSION: 5.0
COUNTY: ChathamFACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288ORC: Brittany Nicole YorkOWNER NAME: Town of Siler City
ORC HAS CHANGED: NoGRADE: WW-4
STATUS: SubmittedeDMR PERIOD: 1 1-2019 (November 2019)V ERSION: 2.0
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COUNTY: ChathamFAC IE IT Y NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.
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COUNTY: ChathamFACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288ORC: Brittany Nicole YorkOWNER NAME: Town of Siler City
GRADE: WW-4 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
STATUS: SubmittedeDMR PERIOD: 11-2019 (November 2019)V ERSION: 2.0
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COUNTY: ChathamFACILITY NAME: Siler Cit> WWTP CLASS: WW-4.
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288ORC: Brittany Nicole YorkOWNER NAME: Town of Siler City
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COUNTY: ChathamCLASS: WW-4.FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288ORC: Brittany Nicole YorkOWNER NAME: Town of Siler City
ORC H AS CHANGED: NoGRADE: WW-4
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SUBMISSION DATE: 06 11 2020CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]COMPLIANCE STATUS: Non-Compliant
2020-06-11 09:25:43.703
Date#:919-742-4581PhoneNYorkORC/Certifier
I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
2020-06-11 09:26:18.632
Date#:919-742-4581PhoneYorkNP e r m i 11 e e / S u b m i 11 e r
knowing violations.
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
LAB NAME: Siler City Waste Water Treatment Plant. Meritech. Inc.
PARAMETER CODES
gov-about- divisions/water-rcsources/cdmr/user-documentation.
FOOTNOTES
.0506(b)(2)(D).
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Electronically Certified by Brittany N York on
Signature:Brittany
CERTIFIED LAB #: 132. 165
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Richie Lineberry. Stephen Smith. Dwayne Parnell, Bobbie Hill
that potentially threatens public health or the environment.
of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by visiting https://deq.nc..
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware
provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall be made as required by part II.E.6 of the
NPDES permit.
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: YES indicates that No Flow Discharge occurred and. as a result, no data is reported for any parameter on the DMR for the
entire monitoring period.
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NC AC 2B
Permittee Address: 370 Waste Treatment Plant Rd Siler City NC 27344 Pennit Expiration Date: 05/31/2019
I certify, under penalty of law. that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the infonnation submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
***Brittany
Electronically Signed by Brittany N York on
Signature:
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PERMIT STATUS: ExpiredPERMIT VERSION: 5.0NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0026441
COUNTY: ChathamCLASS: WW-4.FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288ORC: Brittany Nicole YorkOWNER NAME: Town of Siler City
ORC HAS CH ANGED: NoGRADE: WW-4
STATUS: SubmittedVERSION: 2.0eDMR PERIOD: 11-2019 (November 2019)
the system. Pump was down briefly, ordered parts and replaced tubing. Pump
Report Comments:
In violation of Cadmium- Sample date 11 4 2019 ( Result - 3.0 ug. 1 ) ( Limit - 2.1 ug/l I Due to mechanical issues with our polymer pump that we use to remove cadmium from
was back online within 2 days of problem accruing.
July 14, 2020
Dear Permittee:
Parameter Date
001 Effluent 5/23/2020 7.5 10
001 Effluent 400 5,280.02 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
001 Effluent 5/30/2020 3 3.82 Weekly Average Exceeded
001 Effluent 5/31/2020 5 5.53 Monthly Average Exceeded
001 Effluent 5/31/2020 1 1.47 Monthly Average Exceeded
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0533
Permit No. NC0026441
Siler City V/WTP
Chatham County
Limit
Value
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
Certified Mail # 70163560000044287199
Return Receipt Requested
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration (CO310)
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 5/23/2020
44.5 C (31616)
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration (COS 10)
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration (CO310)
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration (CO610)
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Enviran^vmal Quality
ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL 5 REGAN
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S. DANIEL SMITH
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Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location
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A review of the May 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Reported
Value Type of Violation
Weekly Average Exceeded
1
Sincerely,
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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. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Cheng Zhang of the
Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
laserfiche
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If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered a-ong with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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July 14, 2020
Dear Permittee:
or on the front if space permits.
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
IParameter
001 Effluent
001 Effluent
□□□ 4426001 Effluent
Domestic Return Recei;
001 Effluent Monthly Average Exceeded
001 Effluent 5/31/2020

Monthly Average Exceeded11.47
COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERYSENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION
Sample
Location
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
Concentration (CO31C
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration (CO610)

ROY LYNCH, TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF SILER CITY
RO BOX 769
SILER CITY NC 27344
NOV & INTENT TO ASSESS CP NOV-2020-LV-0533
NC0026441 SILEFt CITY WWTP
7/14/20 MAILED 7/15/20 ZHANG
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Environmental Quality
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
Certified Mail # 70163560000044287199
Return Receipt Requested
Coliform, Fecal MF, Ml
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ROY COOPER
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0533
Permit No. NC0026441
Siler City WWTP
Chatham County
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■ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
A review Of the May 2020 Discharge F ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
indicated below: _ °ron thefront if spat*perm—---------------
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0026441 PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Expired
FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.COUNTS: Chatham
OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
GRADE: WW-4 ORC H AS CH ANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2020 (May 2020)VERSION: 2.0 STATUS: Submitted
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO
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COUNTY: ChathamFACILITY N AME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York
GRADE: WW-4 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
STATUS: SubmittedeDMR PERIOD: 05-2020 (May 2020)VERSION: 2.0
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT NO DISCHARGE*: NO (Continue)DISCHARGE NO.: 001
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FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.COUNTY: Chatham
OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
GRADE: WW-4 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2020 (May 2020)VERSION: 2.0 STATUS: Submitted
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OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nieole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
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OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
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FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP COUNTY: ChathamCLASS: WW-4.
OWNER NAME: Toun of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nieole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC002644I PERMIT STATUS: ExpiredPERMIT VERSION: 5.0
FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4.COL NT'S': Chatham
OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288
GRADE: WW-4 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2020 (May 2020)VERSION: 2.0 STATUS: Submitted
COMPLIANCE STATUS: Non-Compliant CONTACT PHONE #: [phone] SUBMISSION DATE: 07 07 2020
Electronically Certified by Brittany N York 2020-07-07 10:46:49.758on
O R C / C e r t i f i e r Signature:Brittany N York Phone #:9l9-742-458l Date
I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
NPDES permit.
2020-07-07 10:47:38.835
Permittce/Submitter * * *Phone #:[phone] DateNYork
Permit Expiration Date: 05'3.1/2019
1 certify', under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submined. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
LAB NAME: Siler City WWTP. Meritcch. Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 132. 165
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Richie Lineberry. Stephen Smith
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by visiting https://deq.nc.gov/about. divisions vvater-resources edmr user-documentation.
FOOTNOTES
entire monitoring period.
.0506(b)(2)(D).
Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0026441_Ver_2.0_5_2020.pdf)
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall be made as required by part II.E.6 of the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is. to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
Signature: ***Brittany
Permittee Address: 370 Waste Treatment Plant Rd Siler City NC 27344
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: YES indicates that No Flow Discharge occurred and. as a result, no data is reported for any parameter on the DMR for the
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
Electronically Signed by Brittany N York on
NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC002644I PERMIT STATUS: ExpiredPERMIT VERSION: 5.0
FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP COUNTY: ChathamCLASS: WW-4.
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288OWNER NAME: Town of Siler City ORC: Brittany Nieolc York
GRADE: WW-4 ORC H AS CHANGED: No
STATUS: SubmittedeDMR PERIOD: 05-2020 (May 2020)VERSION: 2.0
Report Comments:
Week #4 BOD 10 mg'l putting us over our limit of 7.5 mg I
Monthly BOD = 5.5 mg 1 putting us over our monthly limit of 5.0 mg 1
Week # 5 NH3-N = 3.8 mg'l over our weekly limit of 3.0 mg/1
NH3-N monthly 1.4 putting us over our monthly limit of 1.0 mg 1
After making corrcetions of Feeal week #4 we were over our weekly limit of 400 with a reported amount of 5.280
Sinee we were experiencing these issues: on 6 17 2020, we consulted with Kin Ferrall from Maryland Biochemical (our bug consultant) about our treatment proeess and the
condition of our plant. We went over lab results and sludge characteristics for the past couple of months. Based on this information it was his assumption that we could have had a
high load of carbon source in the plant potentially bound up in the return sludge, causing our plant process to not be as efficient. We increased our wasting in hopes of removing
the high carbon sludge. We also investigated outside sources. However . around 6 21 - 6 22 the plant seemed to be slowly recovering from the upset. The plant began to return
back to normal results. It is believed this high carbon load could have been a contributing factor for the past few violations.
Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Town of Siler CityOwner:
ChathamCounty :
DamagesMR
$0.00 No 8/24/99$1,047.73$47.73LV-1999-0276 7/22/99 $1,000.00
1/10/00$1,297.73 $0.00 No$47.7311/29/99 $1,250.00LV-1999-0462
$2,297.73 $0.00 No 4/3/002/23/00 $2,250.00 $47.73LV-2000-0055
$0.00 No 5/25/00$1,029.96$29.96LV-2000-0136 5/12/00 $1,000.00
$0.00 No 10/9/00$1,029.96$1,000.00 $29.96LV-2000-0385 9/7/00
10/18/06$2,297.73 $0.00 No$47.7310/5/00 $2,250.00LV-2000-0425
11/28/01$1,053.07 $0.00 No$53.0710/30/01 $1,000.00LV-2001-0443
$0.00 No 1/7/02$303.07$53.0712/19/01 $250.00LV-2001-052C
$544.00 $0.00 No 12/2/0310/23/03$500.00 $44.00LV-2003-068E 3-2003
12/2/03$2,044.00 $0.00 No$44.0010/23/03$2,000.00LV-2003-0686 4-2003
12/2/03$4,044.00 $0.00 NoLV-2003-0687 8-2003 10/23/03$4,000.00 $44.00
$0.00 No 8/13/18$1,537.78$0.004/12/18 $1,500.00 $37.78LV-2018-0075 5-2017
$0.00 No 8/13/18$1,537.78$0.00$37.78LV-2018-0084 11-2017 4/13/18 $1,500.00
$0.00 No 1/18/19$1,237.78$300.00$0.00 8/28/18 12/6/188/8/18 $1,500.00 $37.78LV-2018-0193 1-2018
$1,241.69 No$300.008/17/20 9/3/20$41.69 $0.00LV-2020-0127 11-2019 7/1/20 $1,500.00
$1,541.69 No$0.00 8/12/207/14/20 $1,500.00 $41.69LV-2020-0194 3-2020
Facility :
Permit:
Region :
Balance
DueCase
Number
Penalty
Assessment
Approved
Penalty Enforcement
Amount Costs
Remission
Request
Received
Total
Paid
Has
Pmt
Plan
Case
Closed
Siler City WWTP
NC0026441
Raleigh
Enf
Conf
Held
EMC
Remission
Amount
10/15/2020
1
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Enf EMC
Remission Hearing
Amount Held
OAH Collection
Remission MemoSent
Amount To AGO
$2,541.69 No$0.0010/12/20$2,500.00 $41.69LV-2020-0292 4-2020
Total Balance Due : $5,325.07Sum Of Total Paid:$21,302.32Total Enforcement Cost: $727.39Total Penalty Amount: $26,50017Total Cases:
Total Penalties After Remissions : $26,627.39Sum of Total Case Penalties: $27,227.39
10/15/2020
2
July 15, 2020
SUBJECT:
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of SI,541.69 (SI.500.00 civil
penalty + $41.69 enforcement costs) against Town of Siler City.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Siler City for the month of March 2020. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441.
The violations, which occurred in March 2020, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Certified Mail # 70163560000044287250
Return Receipt Requested
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
Case No. LV-2020-0194
Chatham County
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ROY COOPER
Ctr.frr.or
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Based upon the above facts, 1 conclude as a matter of law that Town of Siler City violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WAX' Permit No. NC0026441 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 pennit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
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NORTH CAROl INA
Environmental Quality
SI,500.00
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
(7)
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty 1 have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1 (b), which are:
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 foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
SI,500.00
$41.69
$1,541,69
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, I, Vanessa E.
Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Town of Siler City:
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
(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;
(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;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
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.
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617
Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCOS 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 ot the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver ot Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts” form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. 1 he Division ot W'ater Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed ''Justification for
Remission Request.”
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director ot the Division ot 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.
Please be aware that a request tor remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness ot the amount ot the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure tor 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 tactual 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:
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Sincerely,
ATTACHMENTS
Cc:
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Cheng Zhang with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Laserfiche
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1601
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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 tiled
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
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
County: Chatham
Amount Assessed:SI.541.69
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
EXPLANATION:
Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No.:
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (z.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(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)'.
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (z.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(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).
LV-2020-0194
Town of Siler City
NC0026441
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).
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CHATHAM
PERMIT NO. NC0026441 CASE NO.LV-2020-0194
This the day of 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
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WAIVER OE RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIX E HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,541.69 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated July 15, 2020, 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.
ATTACHMENT A
Town of Siler City
CASE NUMBER:LV-2020-0194
REGION: RaleighPERMIT:NC0026441
COUNTY: ChathamFACILITY: Siler City WWTP
LIMIT VIOLATIONS)
SAMPLE LOCATION:Outfall 001 - Effluent
Frequency
$1,500.0040.33/31/2020 5 X week mg/l 2 2.813-2020
Violation
Date
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
Unit of
Measure
Limit
Value
Calculated % Over
Value Limit
Monthly
Average
Exceeded
Violation
Type
Penalty
Amount
Report
Month/Yr Parameter
DIVISION OF WATER RESOl RCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
No known damage to environment, public health or private property
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One monthly average exceeded for ammonia.
Not documented.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
Not documented.
5) I he amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It is not believed that any money was saved by these violations.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It is not believed that the violations were committed intentionally.
There has been one CPA in the past year.
8) I he cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
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;
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
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
\ anessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
W ater Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Violator: Tow n of Siler Citv
Facility Name: Siler Citv WM TP
Permit Number: NC0026441
County: Chatham
Case Number: LV-2020-0194
S41.69
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' Date
1 ol211/05/20Report Date:PageMONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Major Minor: %
REGION: RaleighCOUNTY: ChathamFACILITY: Town of Siler City - Siler City WWTPNC0026441PERMIT:
Limit Violation
VIOLATION ACTIONVIOLATION TYPEFREQUENCYLIMITPARAMETEROUTFALLLOCATION
Penalty Retracted7.5 9.304/11/20 2 X week mg/l 8.2Effluent04-2020 001
mg/l 7.5 10 33.305/23/20 2 X weekEffluent05-2020 001
mg/l 10.52 X week 5 5.53Effluent05/31/2005-2020 001
Proceed to NOV115.606/06/20 2 X week mg/l 7.5 16.17Effluent06-2020 001
Proceed to NOVmg/l 7.5 92.706/13/20 2 X week 14.45Effluent06-2020 001
Proceed to NOV7.5 27.106/27/20 2 X week mg/l 9.53Effluent06-2020 001
Proceed to NOVmg/l 130.206/30/20 2 X week 5 11.51Effluent00106-2020
Proceed to NOVmg/l 7.5 10.8 4407/04/20 2 X weekEffluent07-2020 001
42.9ug/l 2.1 3Cadmium, Total (as Cd)11/30/19 MonthlyEffluent11-2019 001
#/100ml 400 5,280.02 1.220.005/23/20 2 X weekEffluent05-2020 001
Proceed to NOD0.702/29/20 5 X week mg/l 2 2.01Effluent02-2020 001
00103-2020 mg/l 2.81 40.303/31/20 25 X weekEffluent
mg/l 3 8 166.704/04/20 5 X weekEffluent04-2020 001
mg/l 3 8.85 19504/11/20 5 X weekEffluent04-2020 001
5 X week mg/l 1 2.58 157.604/30/20Effluent04-2020 001
Violation Category:%
Subbasin: %
Permit: nc0026441
Facility Name:e
MRs Betweei 4 - 2019 and 9 - 2020
Param Name%
Region: Raleigh
County: %
Program Category: NPDES WW
Violation Action: %
MONITORING
REPORT
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
Nitrogen. Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
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2 of 211/05/20 PageReport Date:MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit: nc0026441
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REGION: RaleighCOUNTY: ChathamFACILITY: Town of Siler City - Siler City WWTPNC0026441PERMIT:
Limit Violation
VIOLATION ACTIONVIOLATION TYPELIMITFREQUENCYPARAMETEROUTFALLLOCATION
27.5mg/l 3 3.825 X week05/30/20Effluent05-2020 001
47.011.47mg/l05/31/20 5 X weekEffluent05-2020 001
Proceed to NOV156.737.7mg/l5 X week06/06/20Effluent06-2020 001
Proceed to NOV118.736.56mg/l06/13/20 5 X weekEffluent06-2020 001
Proceed to NOV2033.6mg/l5 X week06/27/20Effluent00106-2020
Proceed to NOV380.74.81mg/l 15 X week06/30/20Effluent00106-2020
Proceed to NOV40.834.22mg/l5 X week07/04/20Effluent07-2020 001
Monitoring Violation
VIOLATION ACTIONVIOLATION TYPELIMITFREQUENCYPARAMETERLOCATIONOUTFALL
Proceed to NOVFrequency ViolationContinuousmgd06/15/19Effluent06-2019 001
Proceed to NOVFrequency ViolationMonthlymgal/month05/31/19Effluent00105-2019
Proceed to NOVFrequency Violationmgal/monthMonthly06/30/19Flow, TotalEffluent00106-2019
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July 15, 2020
SUBJECT:
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of SI,541.69 (SI,500.00 civil
penalty + S41.69 enforcement costs) against Town of Siler City.
Certified Mail # 70163560000044287250
Return Receipt Requested
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Pennit No. NC0026441
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
Case No. LV-2020-0194
Chatham County-
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
NOttn I CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Direelor
i ?
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Siler City violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441 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).
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by 1 own ol Siler City for the month of March 2020. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441.
The violations, which occurred in March 2020, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
8 I r • ' . jwt f-v
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SI.500.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
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. 143B-282.1 (b), which are:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission. OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
TOTAL CIVTL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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 foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
$1,500.00
$41,69
$1.541.69
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. I, Vanessa E.
Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Town of Siler City:
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Pemiit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Pemiit Monthly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
(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;
(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;
(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.
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Sendee Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617
Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts’' form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice.__1 he Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCOS 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 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.
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 tor 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:
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Sincerely,
ATTACHMENTS
Cc:
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Cheng Zhang with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at cheng.zhanga ncdenr.gov.
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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 §1508-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and or the details of the
filing process.
WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforccment Unit - Enforcement File
Laserfiche 7/ (
Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
I
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
County: Chatham
$1,541.69Amount Assessed:
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
EXPLANATION:
Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No.:
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences):
(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);
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
hov payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for):
LV-2020-0194
Town of Siler City
NC0026441
Please use this form when requesting remission ol this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
IVaiver 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).
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALI TY
COUNTY OF CHATHAM
PERMIT NO. NC0026441 CASE NO.LV-2020-0194
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
.ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
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WAI\ ER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATB E HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling SI ,541.69 tor violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division ot Water Resources dated July 15, 2020, 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. 1 he 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 W'ater 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.
ATTACHMENT A
Town of Siler City
CASE NUMBER:LV-2020-0194
NC0026441PERMIT:REGION: Raleigh
FACILITY: Siler City WWTP COUNTY: Chatham
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:Outfall 001 - Effluent
Frequency
3/31/2020 3-2020 5 X week $1,500.00mg/l 2 2.81 40.3
Penalty
Amount
Violation
Date
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
Unit of
Measure
Limit
Value
Calculated % Over
Value Limit
Monthly
Average
Exceeded
Violation
Type
Report
Month/Yr Parameter
AUG 1 2 ZiBi
August 3, 2020
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
With Best Regards,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ.
1617 Mail Service Center
Dear Sir,
This letter is a request for remission of civil penalties assessed to the Town of Siler City for Permit violations as
stated in Case No. LV-2O2O-O194.
Justification for remission Request:
Roy Lynch
'Town Manager
[e-mail]
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
wvvw.silcrcity.org
Subject: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
For violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
And NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441
Town of Siler City WWTP Case No. LV-2020-0194
Chatham County
(c) The violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e. explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(1) These Ammonia spikes were due to extended hold times on sludge caused by an extremely wet season
not allowing us to land apply.
We are working closely with our sludge hauler to get this problem resolved.
Roy Lynch
Town Manager
PO Box 769 • 311 N Second Avenue
Siler City, NC 27344-0769
{Doliin of Siler City
Town Manager's Office WED
CDEQ/DWR/NPDES
■Il Si ll K Anox FOR RLMISSIOS RF.Qfl-S'l
County: Chatham
Amount Assessed: $1.541.69
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(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
EXFLAN CHON:
Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No.:
(a) one or more of the ci\ il penalty assessment factors in N.I G.S. 143B-2S2.1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (flic assessTnenf factors are listed in rhe civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing en\ ironrnental damage resulting from the violation (i.e.. 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 (/ e., explain why the violation w<z.v unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare fori:
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.c . explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance/.
IA-2020-0194
Town of Siler City
NC0026441
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penally. You must also complete the "Rcui.tc.st For Remission.
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of facts'' form to request remission ot this civil penally.
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 aw are that a request for remission is limited to consideration oi 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 v, hether the v iolationts) occurred or the accuracy of any o! the tactual
statements contained in the civil penally assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-2-S2.1(c). remission of a civil
penally may be granted only when one or more of the following fix e factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and prov ide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
ST A n- OF NORTII CAROLINA DEPARTMENI OF F.NV IRON MENTAL QUALIFY
COUNTY OF CHATHAM
PERMIT NO. NC0026441 CASE NO.I A -2020-0194
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'I 3 2o,aQThis the day of
SIGNATURE
REC ADDRESS

1ELEPHONE
IN THE MATTER ()F ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
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WAIVER OF RICH I TO AN
ADMINISTRATIV E HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Fou n of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
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VED
Having been assessed eivil penalties totaling SI .541,69 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated July 15, 2020. 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. I he undersigned further understands that all e\ idence presented in support of remission of this
civil penally must be submitted to the Director of the Di v ision of VV ater 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.
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Siler City
CASE NUMBER: LV-2020-0194
REGION: RaleighNC0026441PERMIT:
COUNTY: ChathamFACILITY: Siler City WWTP

LIMIT VIOLATION(S)

Outfall 001 - EffluentSAMPLE LOCATION:
Frequency
$1,500.0040.32.81

mg/l 25 X week3-20203/31/2020
Violation
Date
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration

Unit of
Measure
Limit
Value
Monthly
Average
Exceeded
Violation
Type
Penalty
Amount
Report
Month/Yr Parameter
Calculated % Over
Value Limit
AUb iwn
* Raleigh Rev i < > imj Of) j v c
[e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
www.silercity.org
Subject: NOTICE OF VOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0533
Permit No. NC0026441
Town of Siler City WWTP
Chatham County
July 22,2020
ATTN: Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Brittany York
WWTP Superintendent
PO Box 769 •SUN Second Avenue
Siler City, NC 27344-0769
Eft..
HC Dept of Environmental Quality
SiC&i
Public works and Utilities
Dear Vanessa E. Manuel,
This letter is in response to the Notice of Violation issued on July 14,2020 for the following violations
• Exceeding weekly average of B0D,5-Day on 5/23/2020. Limit value = 7.5 mg/l Reported value = 10 mg/l
• Exceeding weekly geometric mean for Coliform, Fecal MF on 5/23/2020 Limit value = 400 Reported value
5,280.02
• Exceeding weekly average Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) on 5/30/2020 Limit value = 3mg/l Reported
value = 3.82
• Exceeding monthly average BOD, 5-Day on 5/31/2020 Limit value = 5 mg/l Reported value = 5.53 mg/l
• Exceeding monthly average of Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 5/31/2020 Limit value = 1 mg/l Reported
value = 1.47 mg/l
It is believed that these violations are a continuous situation that we have experienced for the past few
months. A combination of things could be the reason these violations accrued, including high flow events,
holding onto sludge longer due to not being able to land apply due to the wet season, and a potential high
load of carbon interfering with our treatment process. We have had Synagro here the end of June beginning
of July. While here they were able to haul and land apply 900,000 gals. We have wasted as much as our
storage allows us to in hopes of improving our treatment process. The plant seems to be responding well
since we have been able to waste more, we are beginning to see more normal results within the past few
weeks. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincere|v-
Town of Siler City WWTP rj J
Brittany York - WWTP Superintendent
Cc: Roy Lynch Town Manager, Chris McCorquodale Public Works & Utility Director
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Subject: NOTICE OF VOCATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0533
Permit No. NCOO26441
Town of Siler City WWTP
Chatham County
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[e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
mvw^ilercity.org
IEU-
of Environ mental Quality
Brittany York
VV1VTP Superintendent
PO Box 769 • 311 N Second Avenue
Siler City, NC 27344-0769
July 22,2020
ATTN: Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
1517 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27599-1617
Kaleigh Rc> n
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t7<MM S<£&1
Public works and Utilities
Dear Vanessa E. Manuel,
This letter is in response to the Notice of Violation issued on July 14,2020 for the following violations
Exceeding weekly average of BOD,5 Day on 5/23/2020 Limit value = 7.5 mg/l Reported value = 10 mg/l
Exceeding weekly geometric mean for Coliform, Fecal MF on 5/23/2020 Limit value = 400 Reported value
5,280.02
Exceeding weekly average Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) on 5/30/2020 Limit value = 3mg/l Reported
value = 3.82
Exceeding monthly average BOD, 5-Day on 5/31/2020 Limit value - 5 mg/l Reported value = 5.53 mg/l
Exceeding monthly average of Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 5/31/2020 Limit value = 1 mg/l Reported
value = 1.47 mg/l
It is believed that these violations are a continuous situation that we have experienced for the past few
months. A combination of things could be the reason these violations accrued, including high flow events,
holding onto sludge longer due to not being able to land apply due to the wet season, and a potential high
load of carbon interfering with our treatment process. We have had Synagro here the end of June beginning
of July. While here they were able to haul and land apply 900,000 gals. We have wasted as much as our
storage allows us to in hopes of improving our treatment process. The plant seems to be responding well
since we have been able to waste more, we are beginning to see more normal results within the past few
weeks. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Town of Siler City WWTP
Brittany York - WWTP Superintendent
Cc: Roy Lynch Town Manager, Chris McCorquodale Public Works & Utility Director
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October 12, 2020
SUBJECT:
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $2,541.69 ($2,500.00 civil
penalty + $41.69 enforcement costs) against Town of Siler City .
Certified Mail # 70170190000095698633
Return Receipt Requested
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441
Town of Siler City
Siler City' WWTP
Case No. LV-2020-0292
Chatham County
ROY COOPER
Covernor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Siler City violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441 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).
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by 1 own of Siler City’ for the month of April 2020. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WAV' Permit No. NC0026441. The
violations, which occurred in April 2020, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
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919-791-4300
$0.00
$1.000.00
* U ithin thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty :
• (1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
0 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441. by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Pennit Weekly Average for BOD, 5-Dav (20 Deg. C)
- Concentration
2 of 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441. by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
Waste water Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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 foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
$2.500.00
$41.69
$2.541.69
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, I. Vanessa E.
Manuel. Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Town of Siler City:
$1.500.00
(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;
(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;
(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.
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. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617
Option 2: Submit a written request for remission
request:
or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCOS 143 B-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.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed ■•Request for Remission of Civil Penalties.
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice.—I he Division of W ater Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed “Justification for
Remission Request.”
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. I he response w ill provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
prov ision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission’s Committee on Civil Penally
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.
Please be aw are that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
ielate 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 civ il 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:
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Sincerely,
ATTACHMENTS
Cc:
Eailure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Cheng Zhang with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at cheng.zhangTt,ncdenr.gov.
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 NCOS § 150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Comp iance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Laser fiche
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing uith the Office of Administrative Hearings:
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
EXPLANATION:
Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No.:
LV-2020-0292
Town of Siler City
NC0026441
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (z.e., 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 (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission.
B aive/ of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
\ ou 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
i emission 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).
(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).
County: Chatham
Amount Assessed: $2.541,69
(a) one or more of the civil penalty- assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143 B-282.1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document)-,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CHATHAM
PERMIT NO.NC0026441 CASE NO. LV-2020-0292
This the day of 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2,541,69 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 12, 2020. 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.
ATTACHMENT A
Town of Siler City
CASE NUMBER: LV-2020-0292
PERMIT:NC0026441 REGION: Raleigh
FACILITY: Siler City WWTP COUNTY: Chatham
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:Outfall 001 - Effluent
Frequency
4/11/2020 4-2020 2 X week mg/l 7.50 8.2 9.3 S0.00
4/4/2020 4-2020 5 X week mg/l 3 8 166.7 $500.00
4/11/2020 4-2020 5 X week mg/l 3 8.85 195.0 $500.00
4/30/2020 4-2020 5 X week mg/l 1 2.58 157.6 $1,500.00
Penalty
Amount
Violation
Date
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
C) - Concentration
Unit of
Measure
Limit
Value
Calculated % Over
Value Limit
Weekly
Average
Exceeded
Monthly
Average
Exceeded
Weekly
Average
Exceeded
Weekly
Average
Exceeded
Violation
Type
Report
Month/Yr Parameter
October 12, 2020
SUBJECT:
Dear Permittee:
Certified Mail # 70170190000095698633
Return Receipt Requested
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
Case No. LV-2020-0292
Chatham County
NORIH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
"ss:. r-si
Q*': -5 2'€2r
ROY COOPER
C'n^rnor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrnary
S. DANIEL SMITH
DitKtoi
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Siler City violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441 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 pennit required by G.S. 143-215.1 (a).
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Siler City for the month of April 2020. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441. The
violations, which occurred in April 2020, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount civil
penalty + S41.69 enforcement costs) against Town of Siler City. ^2
DEQ
.X Sis-'fu;;
$50JX?0
SI,000.00
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Pursuan/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. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission. OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
lof 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441. by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD, 5-Dav (20 Deg. C)
- Concentration
2 of 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
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 foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
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, I, Scott
Vinson. Regional Supenisor. Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town
of Siler City:
$1.500.00
(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;
(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;
(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.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
S3WrtT< TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
$41.69
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCOS 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.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request tor Remission of Civil Penalties,..
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts’- form within thirty (30) days of receipt of tills
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification tor_
Remission RequestT
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. 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:
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. '1 he
Director 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 penally 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.
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
County: Chatham
2,^!^Amount Assessed:
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
EXPLANATION:
Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No.:
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., 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 (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(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).
LV-2020-0292
Town of Siler City
NC0026441
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 tactual
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);
S3.0-
DEPARTMENT OE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CHATHAM
CASE NO. LV-2020-0292PERMIT NO. NC0026441
20day of This the
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
as set forth in the assessment document of the
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling violation!s)
Division of Water Resources dated October 12, 2020, 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 ot 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.
ATTACHMENT A
Town of Siler City
CASE NUMBER:LV-2020-0292
REGION: RaleighPERMIT:NC0026441
COUNTY: ChathamFACILITY: Siler City WWTP
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:Outfall 001 - Effluent
Frequency
9.38.2mg/l 7.502 X week4-20204/11/2020
S500.00166.78mg/l 35 X week4/4/2020 4-2020
S500.00195.038.855 X week mg/l4-20204/11/2020
$1,500.00157.62.58mg/l 15 X week4/30/2020 4-2020
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
C) - Concentration
Violation
Date
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
Unit of
Measure
Limit
Value
Calculated % Over
Value Limit
Weekly
Average
Exceeded
Weekly
Average
Exceeded
Weekly
Average
Exceeded
Monthly
Average
Exceeded
Violation
Type
Penalty
Amount
Report
Month/Yr Parameter
Ko-
♦
October 19. 2020
SUBJECT:
Dear Permittee:
S' =is:s
1 his letter transmits a Notice oi Violation and assessment of civil penally in the amount of $4,291.69 (54,250.00 civil
penalty + 541.69 enforcement costs) against Town of Siler City.
Certified Mail # 70170190000095698688
Return Receipt Requested
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Ci\il Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWTP
Case No. LV-2020-0294
Chatham County
NOR in CAROLINA
£n vironmental Quality
Roy Lynch, Town Manager
Town of Siler City
PO Box 769
Siler City, NC 27344
ROY COOPER
Cme-'nvr
MICHAEL S. REGAN
S. DANIEL SMITH
Oirtanr
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Siler City v iolated the terms, conditions or
requirements ol NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441 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 pennit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
I his assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by lown of Siler City for the month of May 2020. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441. The
violations, which occurred in May 2020, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
♦
S0.00
$2,000.00
$750.00
$750.00
$750.00
(1)
(8)
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;
The duration and gravity of the violation;
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Pennit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Pennit Weekly Average for BOD, 5-Dav (20 Deg, C)
- Concentration
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for Nitrogen. Ammonia
Total (as N) - Concentration
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for Coliform, Fecal
MF, MI C Broth, 44.5 C
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
$4.250.00
$41.69
$4.291.69
tfY1!
Based-upon the abox e 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, I. Vanessa
E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Town of Siler City:
0 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
C) - Concentration
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. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
I
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
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 foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
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 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 detennining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director 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 \ cry important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCOS 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.
♦
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
1 he mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
failure to exercise one ot the options above within thirty (30) 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.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed ••Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
\\ aiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts'' form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice._The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
It 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. 1 he 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 NCOS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative'Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and or the details of the
filing process.
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
Sincerely,
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ATTACHMENTS
Cc:
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
It you have any questions, please contact Cheng Zhang with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at cheng.zhang'h ncdenr.gov.
WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
County: Chatham
Amount Assessed:54,291.69
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
EXPLANATION:
(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 ol the petitioner (the assessment factors arc listed in the civil penalty assessment document)',
Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No.:
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., 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 (z.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(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).
LV-2020-0294
Town of Siler City
NC0026441
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 penally 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).
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CHATHAM
PERMIT NO. NC0026441 CASE NO.L\-2020-0294
This the day of 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Town of Siler City
Siler City WWT P
WAIVER OE RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S4.291.69 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated October 19. 2020, 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.
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Siler City
CASE NUMBER: LV-2020-0294
PERMIT:NC0026441 REGION: Raleigh
FACILITY: Siler City WWTP COUNTY: Chatham
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:Outfall 001 - Effluent
Frequency
5/23/2020 5-2020 2 X week mg/l $750.007.50 10 33.3
5/31/2020 5-2020 2 X week mg/l S0.0055.53 10.5
5/23/2020 5-2020 2 X week #/100ml $750.004005,280.02 1,220.0
5/30/2020 5-2020 5 X week mg/l 3 $750.003.82 27.5
5/31/2020 5-2020 5 X week mg/l 1 1.47 $2,000.0047.0
Violation
Date
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
C) - Concentration
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
C) - Concentration
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Total (as N) -
Concentration
Unit of
Measure
Limit
Value
Calculated % Over
Value Limit
Weekly
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
Weekly
Average
Exceeded
Monthly
Average
Exceeded
Weekly
Average
Exceeded
Monthly
Average
Exceeded
Violation
Type
Penalty
Amount
Coliform, Fecal MF,
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
Report
Month/Yr Parameter
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DIVISION OF WA 1ER RESOURCES - CI\ IL PENAL 1 \ ASN1SSMI M
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
No known damage to environment, public health or private property
2) The duration and gravity of the violation:
3) I he effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Not documented.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
Not documented.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It is not believed that any money was saved by these violations.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It is not believed that the violations were committed intentionally.
There have been three CPAs in the past year.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
S41.69
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply w ith programs over w hich the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
One weekly average and one monthly average exceeded for BOD. One monthly average and one weekly average
exceeded for ammonia. One w eekly average exceeded for fecal
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
ater Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Mater Resources, NCDEQ
1) I he 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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Date
Violator: Tow n of Siler City
Facility Name: Siler City V\A\ I P
Permit Number: NC0026441
County: Chatham
Case Number: LV-2020-0294