NC0021369_NOV2015MV0011_20150215

WDEW
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
February 5, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 0134 '
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Mr. Timothy Barth, Town Manager FEB U 2015
Town of Columbus I
Columbus WWTP Water Quail
P.O. Box 146 Permittinq$e
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Columbus,North Carolina 28722-0146
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-MV-0011
Columbus WWTP "!
NPDES Permit No.NCO021369
Polk County
Dear Mr. Barth:
A review of the September 2014 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
Date Outfall Parameter Frequency Violation
09/06/2014 001 Chlorine,Total Residual 2X/Week Failure to Monitor
09/13/2014 001 Chlorine, Total Residual 2X1 Week Failure to Monitor
09/20/2014 001 Chlorine, Total Residual 2X/Week Failure to Monitor
09/27/2014 001 Chlorine, Total Residual 2X/Week Failure to Monitor
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 September 2014 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: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet http:flportal.ncdenr,org/webtwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Mr. Timothy Barth
February 5, 2015
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of ff
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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
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If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
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me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional Supervisor '
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Asheville Regional Office
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