NC0049174_NOV2016LV0619_20161116

November 17, 2016
Amy Burnette
Smoketree Lodge
P.O. Box 1998
Banner Elk, NC 28604
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0619
Permit No. NCO049174
Smoketree Lodge
Watauga County
Dear Permittee:
RECEIVEDJNCDE /DVV%
NOV 2 2 2016
Water Ouaiity
Permitting section
A review of the August 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 8/30/2016 400 6,000 Daily Maximum Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted 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 (SOC).
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mall Road, Suite #300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-776-9800

If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Ron Boone of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-776-9800.
Sincerely,
CC41V270
%Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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