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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0071897_NOV2015LV0364_20150615,'.62 NCD*A EFIR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary June 10, 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 5962 JUN 16 2015 Mr. Robert Crummie Mizpah Healthcare Inc. Water Quality Permitting Sectior P.O. Box 999 Mountain Home, North Carolina 28758-0999 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking #: NOV-2015-LV-0364 Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071897 Henderson County Dear Mr. Crummie: A review of the March 2015 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 03/18/2015 001 BOD 44.9 m L 15 m L 03/31/2015 001 BOD 14.7 m L 10 m L 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. NC0071897. 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 March 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: (828) 296-4500 FAX: (828) 299-7043 Internet: http://portal.nodenr,org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer .71 Mr. Robert Crummie June 10, 2015 Page Two 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 me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Fay G. Landon vi son, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quali egional Operations, NCDENR Asheville Regional Office cc: WQ Asheville Files MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement WQ Enforcement/ NPDES Point Source Branch ■ C.twR`.wQ'.11enderson�.Wastewaler'.NfinoaUiendemii'sAstisted Living 719UT:VUY-NRL ?Oli-LY-03bi.doc