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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donatd R.van der Vaart
Govemor Secretary
May 15,2015
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Mr. Aubrey L. Deaver MAY 2 1 2015
A&D Water Service Inc.
P.O. Box 1407
Water Quality
Pisgah Forest,North Carolina 28768-1407 permitting
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0324
High Vista Falls WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO089095
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Deaver:
A review of the February 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
02/05/2015 001 BOD 25 m L 15 m L
02/19/2015 001 BOD 24 m L 15 m L
02/28/2015 001 BOD 17 m L 10 m L
02/11/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 55 m L 25 m L
02/19/2015 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 10 m L 5 m L
02/28/2015 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 3 m L l m L
02/11/2015 001 TSS 13 m L 10 rn L
02/19/2015 001 TSS 14 m L 10 m L
02/25/2015 001 TSS 11 m L 10 m L
02/28/2015 001 TSS 11 m L 5 m L
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the 1
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
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
Water Cuality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 L
Phone: (828)296A500 FAX: (828)299-7043
Internet http:Aportal.nodenr.orghveblwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Mr. Aubrey L.Deaver
May 15, 2015
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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 February 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.
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,than 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 828/2964500.
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
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