NC0066362_NOV2015LV0762_20151115

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
November 23, 2015
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 7409
Mr. Nathan D. Benson
P.O. Box 1090
Mountain Home, North Carolina 28758-1090
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Tracking #: NOV-2015-LV-0762
Benson Apartments WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO066362
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Benson:
DEC 0 2 2015
Water Quality
Permitting Section
A review of the June 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
06/30/2015
5.4 mg/ L
6.62 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. NCO066362. 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 June 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: [phone] FAX- [phone]
Internet: http:l/portal ncdenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Nathan D. Benson
November 23, 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
meat 828/2964500. - - ;
Sincerely,
G. Z:Davidson, P.G., Regional Supe
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
WQ Enforcement/ NPDES Point Source Branch
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