NC0071323_NOV2015LV0544_20150815

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory - Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
August 26,2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8505
Mr. Thomas W. Kilpatrick _ RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
Etowah Sewer Company, WWTP
P.O. Box 1659 SEP - 3 2015
Etowah,North Carolina 28729' Water Quality
Permitting Section
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0544'
Etowah Sewer Company WWTP' _
NPDES Permit No.NCO071323
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Kilpatrick:
A review of the June 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
06/11/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 540 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml
06/25/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 520 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml
A Notice of Violation/-Notice of kecommendation 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.NC0071323.
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
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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.
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
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Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwq
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August 26, 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 j
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,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office c
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WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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