NC0023736_NOV2015LV0634_20151015

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
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October 7-, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIVEDIDENR/DWR
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8604
OCT 1 2 M5
Mr. W. Lane Bailey, City Manager water Quality
City of Lenoir Permftting Section
P.O. Box 958
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0634
Gunpowder Creek WWTP I
NPDES Permit No.NCO023736
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
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A review of the July 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
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07/31/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 252.88 #/ 100 ml 200#/ 100 ml
07/04/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 568.54 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml
07/18/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 554.59#/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml
07/25/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 820.84 #/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml ;
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted violation of t
North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0023736. 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 June 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.
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. Lane Bailey
October 7, 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. {
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If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely, ;
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
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cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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