NC0089095_NOV2015LV0680_20151015

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 23,2015
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
CERTIFIED MAIL OCT 2 8 2015
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 8680
Water Quality
Mr. Aubrey L. Deaver Permitting Sectior
A&D Water,-Service Inc.
P.O. Box 1407
Pisgah Forest,North Carolina 28739-1407,
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0680
High Vista Falls WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO089095
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Deaver:
A review of the July 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/01/2015 5 mg/L 9 mg/L Daily Max
Ammonia Nitrogen 07/31/2015 1 mg/L 1.23 mg/L Monthly Average
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI)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 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 i
receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on I
the July 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. {{
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swanrianoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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October 23, 2015
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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.
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If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or a
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson,-P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files -
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