NC0086142_NOV-2012-LV-0025_20120112

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 12,2012
CERTIFIED MAIL#7010 0290 0000 4565-0625
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Thomas J. Roberts, President
Aqua North Carolina Inc.
202 Mackenan Court
Cary,North Carolina 27511
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#:NOV-2012-LV-0025
Oakley Park WTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO086142
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Roberts:
A review of the October 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following
parameters at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
10/14/2011 TSS 72 mg/1 45 mg/1(daily maximum)
10/2011 TSS 44.25 mg/1 30 mg/l(monthly 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.NC0086142.
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.
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If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violations,request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 10 days of receipt of this Notice. A review of
your response will be considered along with any information provided on the October 2011 Discharge
Monitoring Report. 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 10-day period,a civil penalty assessment
may be prepared.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]!Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NO Carolina
Internet http:lfportal.ncdenr.orglweblwq
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Aqua North Carolina Inc. Oakley Park WTP
NOV-2012-LV-0025, Page 2
NPDES Permit No. NCO086142
October,2011 DMR
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water
Quality 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 John Lesley at(704)235-2198.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
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