NC0023299_NOV/Recoomendation for Enforcement 2016_20160304

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
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• DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Water Resources Director
ECIVIRONMaNTAL QUALITY
March 4, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7013 1710 0002 1922 2958 RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DVVR
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED MAR 2 1 2016
Mr. Andrew Luter Water Quality
Permitting Section
Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC
2401 15th Street, Suite 350
Denver, CO 80202
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
NPDES Permit No. NC0023299
Woodlake MHC WWTP
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Luter:
A review of the Woodlake WWTP monitoring report for September 2015 showed the following
violations:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
BOD (mg/1) Sept. 2015 5.0 11.1 Monthly Average
BOD (mg/1) 9/8/15 7.5 26.0 Daily Maximum
BOD (mg/1) 9/15/15 7.5 14.0 Daily Maximum
BOD (mg/1) 9/22/15 7.5 8.8 Daily Maximum
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being
issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES
Permit No. NC0023299. 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. 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) days
after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any
information provided on the September 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes MITI Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,NC 27105
Phone:[phone]\Internet:www.ncdenr.gov
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Mr.Andrew Luter
March 4,2016
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems.
The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional
violations. 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.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Mike Mickey
or me at(336) 776-9800.
Sincerely,
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Sherri V. Knight, P.E.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
cc: Adam Motsinger([e-mail])
Annie Haluska([e-mail])
Point Source Branch
SWP—Central Files
WSRO