NC0021369_NOV2015LV0340_20150515

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 22,2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 5856
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
Mr. Tim Barth, Town Manager
Town of Columbus MAY 2 9
Columbus WWTP
P.O. Box 146 Water uuallty
Columbus,North Carolina 28722 Perrnitting moo'
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0340
Columbus WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO021369
Polk County
Dear Mr. Barth:
A review of the January 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
01/17/2015 001 TRC 50 L Less than 50 L
01/03/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 600 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml
01/31/2015 001 TSS 34 m L 30 m L
01/17/2015 001 TSS 76 m L 45 m L
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.NC0021369.
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 January 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.
Water Quality Regional Operations-Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: (828)296-M FAX: [phone]
Internet http://portal.ncdenr.oigtwebANq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Tim Barth
May 22, 2015
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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. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
J G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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