NC0024210_NOV20160097_20160211

PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
February 11, 2016
RECEIVED/NCDEGYDWR
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7013 1710 0002 1922 2774
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED FEB 19 2016
Water Quality
Permitting Section
Mr. Terre Houk
City of High Point
P.O. Bos 230
High Point, NC 27261-0230
Subject: 'Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement (#NOV-2016-1,V-0097)
NPDES Permit No. NCO024210
Eastside High Point WWTP
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Ilouk:
A review of the Eastside High Point WWTP monitoring report for November 2015 showed the
following violations:
Parameter Date Permit Limit Reported Value Limit Type
T. Phosphorus November 2015 0.5 mg/L 2.53 mg.1, Monthly Average Exceeded
'l". Phosphorus November 2015 108.0 lbs,/day 344.33 lbs/day Monthly Average- Exceeded
A Notice of Violation,'Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV!NRF) is being
issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPI)F.S Permit
No. NCO024210. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A,a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25.000.00) ma} 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.
1 review of your response xyill 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 within the 10 day period,
a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
State of 1tnth Carolina Enwrtatmental t luahty %k ater Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,NC 27105
Phone:[phone]\Intemet:www.ncdenr.gov

Mr.Terry Ilouk
February'IL.20i6
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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.
Ifthe violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you max, wish to consider applying for a Special
Order by Consent.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mike Mickey
or me at [phone].
Sincerely.
Y.
Sherri V. Knight, PE
Regional Supervisor
'Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of'Water Resources
cc: Randx, Smith (randy.smith(iihi;hpointnc.gov)
Point Source Branch
SANT—Central Files
WSRO