NC0023736_NOV2015MV0090_20150715

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
June 29,2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 6358
Mr. Monte L. Wall, Plant Superintendent RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR
City of Lenoir
Gunpowder Creek WWTP jUL U 6 2015
P.O. Box 958 Qual
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958 P rmOWater Water 9 fon
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-MV-0090 -
Gunpowder Creek WWTP ,_1
NPDES Permit No.NCO023736 -
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Wall:
A review of the April 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Frequency Violation
04/30/2015 001 Cadmium, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
04/30/2015 001 Cyanide, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
04/30/2015 001 Nitrogen, Total Monthly Failure to Monitor
04/30/2015 001 Phosphorus, Total Monthly 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.NC0023736.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be r
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 April 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. y
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet http://portal.ncdenr.orgtweb&vq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Monte L. Wall
June 29,2015
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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,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
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