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Certified IO',Qail # 7015 0640 0005 5164 0527
Return Receipt Reg nested
August 30, 2016
Mr. Andrew Luter
Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC
2401 15th Street, Suite 350
Denver, CO 80202
PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VA_'X FUER VAART
Sssremry
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO023299
Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC
Woodlake MHC WWTP
Case No. LV -2016-0174
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Luter:
S. JAY Z314IMERMAN
DirPc ar
RECEIVEDINCDEUDWR
JAN 17 2017
Water Quality
Permitting Section
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $667.24 ($562.50 civil penalty +
$104.74 enforcement costs) against Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC for the month of May 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0023299. The
violations, which occurred in May 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO023299 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, Sherri V. Knight,
Regional Supervisor, Winston-Salem Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Yes WL
Utilities Exp, LLC:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-776-9800

250.00 2 of the 2 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit NO.NC0023299, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for 1H3 -N.
$312.50 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00023299, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for 1H3 -N.
$562.50 TOTAL CIVr-L PENALTY
$104.74 Enforcement Costs
$667.24 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B -282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6). Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR.
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty willnot foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:

(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please.be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearin and Stipulation of Facts" form within thidy Q 0) days of receipt of this
notice The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms §hould be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Option 3' File a petition for an administrative heaving with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601

Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Mickey with the Division of Water Resources staff of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
e
Sherri V. Knight, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
cc: NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Adam Motsinger ([e-mail])
David Merritt ([e-mail])
Winston=Sa1"em:Regional Office
Central Files

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LSI -2016-0174 County: Guilford
Assessed{ Party: Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC
Permit No.: NCO023299 Amount Assessed: $667.24
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B -282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); .
(b) the violator promptly abated cohtinuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
.steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF GUILFORD
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC
Woodlake MHC WWTP
PERMIT NO. NCO023299
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV -2016-0174
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $667.24 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated August 29, 2016, the undersigned, desiring fo seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (3 0) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of ,'20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC
CASE NUMBER: LV -2016-0174
PERMIT: NCO023299
FACILITY: Woodiake MHC WWTP
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
REGION: Winston-Salem
COUNTY: Guilford
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date Month/Yr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
5/4/2016 5-2016 Ammonia Nitrogen Weekly mg/I 10 17.80 78.0 Daily Maximum $125.00
Exceeded
5/11/2016 5-2016 Ammonia Nitrogen Weekly mg/I 10 15.40 54.0 Daily Maximum $125.00
Exceeded
5/31/2016 5-2016 Ammonia Nitrogen Weekly mg/I 2 11.40 470.0 Monthly Avg. $312.50
Exceeded

4 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Yes WL Utilities Exp, LLC
Facility Name: Woodlake MHC WWTP
Permit Number: NC0023299
County: Guilford
Case Number: LV -2016-0174
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation; Damage is considered to be minimal.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation; The gravity of the violations) is moderately significant.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; The effect on surface waters
is unknown.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage; Unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; Unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It is believed that the violations were neither
willful nor intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
In the previous twelve months the facility had the following violations:
May 2015 - BOD violations. Assessed 5616.96.
Juane 2045 — BOD & fecal violations. Assessed $716.96.
July 2015 — pH violation. NOD letter sent.
August 2045 - IMOD & fecal violations. Assessed $794.26.
September 2045 — BOD violations. Assessed $667.24.
April 2016 — DOD & NH3-N violations. Assessed $4,354.74.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $104.74
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Date Sherri V. Knight, Regiog! Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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August 25, 2016
Mr. Mike Mickey
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
RE: Response to notice of Violation dated August 15, 2016
NPEDS Permit No. NCO023299
Woodlake MHC Waste !Nater Treatment Plant
5418 Country Club Road
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Mickey:
Yes! Communities is in receipt of the Notice of Violation (NOV) dated August 15, 2016 for the
Woodlake MHC wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). As stated in your letter, on May 4 and May 11,
2016, the WWTP experienced daily exceedances for ammonia nitrogen. Additionally, the WWTP
experienced a monthly average exceedance for ammonia nitrogen during May 2016.
We had been experiencing a thicker sludge blanket at in the last clarifier on the south side of the
plant. On June 20, 2016, we discovered that one of the,fittings on..the:sludge..return in -the--clarifier
had fai.led_and,was not, allowing. us- to return sludge -.from that-clarifier.as needed. Since making the
repair to the activated sludge return line on June 21, 2016, the plant has experienced significant -
decreases ammonia nitrogen concentrations. Additionally, we continue monitor make adjustments
to the air flow rates at the plant to help maintain compliance with the permitted limits for ammonia.
Leaks in the air system have been repaired as soon as they are identified.
Yes! Communities and Apex Companies are continuing to work diligently to rehabilitate this
treatment system as quickly and cost effectively as possible. We appreciate your cooperation in this
matter as Yes! Communities completes the necessary maintenance.
Sincerely,
Apex Companies, LLC
uumAl he
Annie Haluska
Project Manager
Apex Companies, LLC
4.611- A&nom
Adam Motsinger
Regional Client Manager
Apex Companies, LLC' 10610 Metromont Parkway, Suite 206 • Charlotte, NC 28269 • T 704.799.6390 - : 704.799.6395 - apexcos.com