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NCDETIR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
March 20, 2015
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Ms. Catherine Renbarger, City Manager WatsrGual ►tor
City of Claremont Penrtitttnq S
P. O. Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking Number: NOV-2015-LV-0171
McLin Creek WVVTP
NPDES Permit NCO081370
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Renbarger:
A review of the April and May 2014 self-monitoring reports for the subject facility revealed violation of
the following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
Week ending 5/3/14 BOD 17.0 mg/L 12.0 mg/L (Weekly average)
A Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued
for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.
NC0081370. 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 violations, request technical
assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 25 days of receipt of this
Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the
April and May 2014 Discharge Monitoring Reports. You will then be notified of any civil penalties
that may be assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within
the 25-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:http:/1portal.ncdenr.orglweb&vq
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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 Ms. Marcia Allocco or
myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Fvn- Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Wastewater Branch
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