NC0024112_NOV2016LV0098_20160216

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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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February 11, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7013 1710 0002 1922 2965 RECEIVEDUDEWWR
RETUFUN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Kelly Craver, ,Manager FEB 19 2016
City of Thomasville Water Quality
P.U. Box 368
Permitting Section
"Thomasville, NC 27361
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement (#MO1V'-2016-LV-0098)
NPDES Permit No. NCO024112
City of Thomasville W-'TP
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Craver:
A revlcv� of the Thomasville Hamby Creek WkN'TP monitoring report for November 2015 showed
the following violations:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
T'.SS 11'1 – 11 7 4'5).0 mg%l 133.63 mg/1 Vl-eekly Average Exceeded
BOD 1 1'1 – 11 17 9.0 mg/I 14.78 mg/l weekly Average Exceeded
�OD 1118– 11!1 1 19.0 mg/1 _25.32 mg,'1 Weekly Average Exceeded
TSS 11!8 – 1 1!14 _ d45.0 m '1 101.8 moil Weekly Average Exceeded
BOD November 6.0 moil _ 13.31 mg;'1 Monthly Average Exceeded
TSS November 30.0 m 7��1 � 71.08 mtr`l Monthly Average Exceeded
A Notice of Violation,rNotice of Reconunendation 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. NC0024112. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A. a civil penalty ofnot more than twenty-five thousand
dollars (525,000.00) 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 November
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 iN ithin the 10 day period,
a civil penalty assessment mai be prepared.
State of North(:arolum , Envinmmentat duality l�ater itasnt Ces
450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,NC 27105
Phone:[phone]\Internet:www.ncdenr.gov

Mr.Keely"raver
Febraa.ry I.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 dickey
or me at (3')6) 776-0800.
Sincerely.
�Y
Sherri V. Knight, PF
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
cc: Allen Beck(alien.beckr«thomas�ille-nc. ov)
Point Source Branch
SN\P—Central Files
WSRO