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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0025381_NOV2015LV0670_20151015 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR October 22, 2015 OCT 2 6 2015 Water Quality Permittina Section CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8673 Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager Town of Lake Lure - P.O. Box 255 Lake Lure,North Carolina 28746-0255 Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Intent to Enforce Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0670 Lake Lure W WTP ' NPDES Permit No. NCO025381 Rutherford County } Dear Mr. Braund: A review of the July 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Ammonia Nitrogen 07/31/2015 9.4 mg/L 13.99 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded A Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) 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 July 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. 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 hftp.//portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Chris Braund October 22, 2015 Page Two 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,NCDEQ Asheville Regional Office cc: WQ Asheville Files MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch 1 t G\WR\WQ\Rutherford\Wastewateit,Municipal\Lal.e Lure W WTP 21331\N0V-N01-2015-LV-0670 doe%