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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
March 10, 2015
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Mr.Jeff L. Smoker MAR :I, 2015
Raintree Healthcare of Wilkesboro LLC
176 Rest Home Rd.
Wilkesboro,NC 28697 Water Qq"^
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Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
NOV-2015-MV-0032
Wilkes County Adult Care WWTP
NPDES No.NCO068543
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Smoker:
A review of the self-monitoring monitoring report for December 2014 showed the following violations:
Parameter Date Permit Frequency Values Reported #of Violations
BOD Dec.20 Weekly 0 1
TSS Dec. 20 Weekly 0 1
Fecal Coliform Dec.20 Weekly 0 1
BOD Dec. 27 Weekly 0 1
TSS Dec. 27 Weekly 0 1
Fecal Coliform Dec. 27 Weekly 0 1 j
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.NCO068543 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(s),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 December 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.
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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.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact me at(336)776-9800.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources,NCDENR
cc: NPDES Permitting—Charles Weaver
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