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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary sp
February 2,2015
March 3, 2015—2nd Mail Attempt
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70101870 0003 0874 5805
Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager
Town of Lake Lure Town of Lake Lure
Lake Lure WWTP Post Office Box 255
P.O. Box 255 2948 Memorial Highway
Lake Lure,North Carolina 28746-0255 Lake Lure,NC 28746
Subject: Notice of Violation and j
Recommendation for Enforcement i
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0042 REGEIVEDIDENRIDWR j
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NPDES Permit No.NCO025381
Rutherford County Water Quality
Dear Mr. Braund: Permittinq Sectio !
A review of the Auzust 2014 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
08/31/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 13.18 m 1 4.3 m 1
08/02/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 22 m 1 12.9 m 1
08/09/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 16 m 1 12.9 m 1
0816/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 13 m 1 12.9 m 1
08/23/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 13 m 1 12.9 m 1
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.NC0025381.
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 August 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: (828)296-4500 FAX: (828)299-7043
Internet http:llportal.ncdenr.orglwebiwq
An Equal Opporturi tyl Affirmative Action Employer
Mr. Chris Braund
February 2, 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
we at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
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