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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0059536_NOV2015LM0032_20150615 4 I�C�DETIR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart Governor Secretary June 19, 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL #7011 1570 0001 8646 0572 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Hilltop Living Center Attn: Tisha Tuttle 1025 Lamb Rd Lexington, NC 27292 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement NOV-2015-LM-0032 Permit No. NCO059536 Hilltop Living Center WWTP Davidson County Dear Ms Tuttle: A review of Hilltop Living Center WWTP's monitoring report for February 2015 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type a Coliform, Fecal MF 2/20/2015 400.000#/100ml 660.000#/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Surfactants(MBAS) 2/20/2015 750.000 ug/I 1,120.000 ug/I Daily Maximum Exceeded BOD, 5-Day 2/28/2015 10.000 mg/l 10.860 mg/I Monthly Average Exceeded Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Temperature 2/21/2015 5 X week Missed 1/5 readings 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. NC0059536. 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) business days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the February 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. 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. 450 W.Hanes Mill Rd,Suite 300;Winston-Salem,NC 27105 Phone:336-776-98001 Intemet:www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 AitirmalNe Action Employer—Made in part by recycled paper If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Jenifer Carter or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, DENR cc: Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit DWR—Central Files WSRO Files i