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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
October 23, 2013
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Thomas J. Roberts
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
202 MacKenan Court
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: NOV-2013-LV-0650
Oakley Park WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO086142
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Roberts:
A review of the July 2013 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
7/23/13 TSS 59.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Daily maximum)
7/31/13 TSS 49.0 mg/L 30.0 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.
NCO086142. 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 10 days of receipt of this
Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the
July 2013 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:(704)663-16991 Fax:(704)663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet:http:llportal.ncdenr.org/weblwq
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Mr. Thomas Roberts, Oakley Park WTP
NOV-2013-LV-0650, Page 2
October 23,2013
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.
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If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Marcia Allocco or
myself at (704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Region
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
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