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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0087084_NOV2015LV0260_20150415 IKDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart Governor Secretary April 17,2015 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 701405100000 "660664 RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR Mr. John Condrey, City Manager APR i- 0. 2015 Town of Forest City Water Quality P.O. Box 728 Permittina Seakit?C Forest City,North Carolina 28043-0728 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0260 Riverstone Industrial Park WWTP NPDES Permit No.NCO087084 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Condrey: A review of the January 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 01/31/2015 001 TSS 30.67 m L 30 m L 01/17/2015 001 TSS 59 m L 45 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.NC0087084. 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 January 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:flportal.ncdenr.org/webMrq An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer i 3 Mr. John Condrey April 17, 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, G. Landon Davidson,P.G.,Regional Supervisor I Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR Asheville Regional Office cc: WQ Asheville Files MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch i Q!,t lk`L%QRuthef oter.W'aste vaiert.KiunicipaPForest Cin-RiverAo*n YOV-NRE-2015-LV-1)260 duc . r