NC0020800_NOV2015LV0660_20151015

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory ,' Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor
. Secretary
October.19,2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 44668642 RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
Mayor Nancy Curtis 0 C T 2 1 2015
Town of Andrews
Andrews WWTP P mater Quual, n
P.O. Box 1210 09
Andrews,North Carolina 28901=1210
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0660.
Andrews WWTP
NPDES,Permit No.NCO020800
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Dear Mayor Curtis: }
A review of the June 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
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Ammonia Nitrogen 06/30/2015 6 mg/L 7.02 mg/L Monthly Average
TSS 06/30/2015 30 mg/L 37.25 mg/L Monthly Average
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted'-violation of
North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0020800. 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) days after `
receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on
the June 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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. _
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwq
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Mayor Nancy Curtis I
October 19, 2015
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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 j
construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-45.0,0.
Sincerely, 1
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
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WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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