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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0089095_NOV2015LV0196_20150315 A *A North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart Governor Secretary March 23,2015 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 0400 Mr. Aubrey L. Deaver RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR A&D Water Service Inc. High Vista Falls WWTP MAR 2015 P.O. Box 1407 Pisgah Forest,North Carolina 28768-1407 Water Quality Permitting Secti,01 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0196 High Vista Falls WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO089095 Henderson County Dear Mr. Deaver: A review of the December 2014 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed-violations of the following parameters: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 12/23/2014 001 Fecal Coliform 600 #/ 100 ml 25 #/ 100 ml 12/18/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 6 m 1 5 mg/1 12/30/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 9 mg/1 5 m 1 12/31/2014 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 3.68 m 1 1 mg/1 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.NC0089095. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be ,{r 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 December 2014 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified „ I 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.ncdenr.org/webAvq An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Aubrey L. Deaver March 23, 2015 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Resources may pursu6 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 f construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this office for additional information. 1 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 Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR Asheville Regional Office cc: WQ Asheville Files MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch f i l l Ef GiWR`tVQ'.tlendersunlbYnsteu;uertA-0inor,,l{igh Vhoa Palls doc - . . i { c s f f 1 't 7 j