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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0065480_NOV2017LV0007_20170117SUBJECT: NOTECE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0007 Permit No. NCO065480 Beau Rivage Plantation WWTP New Hanover County Dear Permittee: A review of the October 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Violation(s): Sample ?< ROY COOPER Parameter Gomm& Envirownental Enterococci (61211) Duality 001 Effluent Certified Mail # 7013 2630 0002 1133 6471 10/31/2016 0.1 0.12 Monthly Average Exceeded Return Receipt Requested treatment plant (50050) January 6, 2017 RECEIVEDINCDEQIDWR Shannon V Becker, President JAN 12 2017 Aqua North Carolina Inc . water Quality 202 Mackenan Ct Permitting Section Cary, NC 27511 SUBJECT: NOTECE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0007 Permit No. NCO065480 Beau Rivage Plantation WWTP New Hanover County Dear Permittee: A review of the October 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Violation(s): Sample Limit , Reported Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Effluent Enterococci (61211) 10/18/2016 276 2,420 Daily Maximum Exceeded 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 10/31/2016 0.1 0.12 Monthly Average Exceeded treatment plant (50050) A Notice of•Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. 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. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 910-796-7215 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) business days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge Monitoring Report(s). 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 should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. 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. Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E'the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or - potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc. If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Dean Hunkele of the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215. Sincerely, Jara�s H. Gregson, Region �I Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File Central Files, WQS State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 910-796-7215