NC0020290_NOV2016MV0006_20160116

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Return Receipt Requested
January 12, 2016
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97 RECEIVEDINCDEUDIA
Burnsville, NC 28714-0097
JAN 2 8 2016
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION &INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Water Quality
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0006 Permitting Section
Permit No. NCO020290
Burnsville WWTP
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the June 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 6/30/2015 Quarterly Frequency Violation
001 Effluent Silver, Total (as Ag) (01077) 6/30/2015 Quarterly Frequency Violation
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.
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.
State of North Carolina Emrironmental Quality Water Resources
2090 U.S.70 Highway.Swannanoa,NC 28778
828-296-4500