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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional.Operations.Section .
Pat McCrory : Donald R. van der.Vaart
Governor = Secretary
January 5, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL#70111570 00018546-0497 , y RECEIVEDIDENR
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED /DIN R 1
JAN 2015
Mr. Bergie C. Speaks
Wilkes County Schools Water Quality
613 Cherry Street Permitting Section
North Wilkesboro,NC 28659
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
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Mountain View Elementary WWTP
NPDES Permit#NCO046418
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Speaks:
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A review of the self-monitoring monitoring report for September 2014 showed the following
violations:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
TSS 9/11/2014 45 mg/L 64 mg/L Daily max.
TSS 9/30/2014 30 mg/L 50.50 mg/L Monthly avg.
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Parameter Date Frequency Violation
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Temperature 9/27/2014 5x week 1 violation
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.NCO046418 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, t
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 September 2014 Discharge Monitoring Report. ;
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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.
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any"problems. .
The Division of.Water Quality 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 George
Smith"or me at(336) 776-9800.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources,NCDENR"
cc: Point Souice Branch
SWP—Central Files
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