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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED water Quality
Permitting Section
Mr. David Wolfe
Environmental Program Manager
City of Charlotte
600 East 4t' Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking Number NOV-2015-LV-0432
Myrtle/Morehead Storm Drainage
NPDES Permit NCO089443
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
A review of the February 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters at Outfalls 001 and 003:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
2/10/15 001 pH 10.8 SU 9.0 SU (Daily maximum)
2/10/15 001 TSS 96.6 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Daily maximum)
2/28/15 001 TSS 96.6 mg/L 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
2/10/15 003 pH 12.1 SU 9.0 SU (Daily maximum)
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.
NC0089443. 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
February 2015 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
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet http:Nportal.ncdenr.orgtwebhxq
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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.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Wes Bell or myself
at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Michael L. Parker, Regional 1upervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Wastewater Branch
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