NC0020940_NOV2015LV0336_20150515

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 20,2015
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0610 0000 4466 5832 MAY 2 9 2015
Ms. Anna A. Payne,Town Manager Water
Town of Murphy Permitting on
P.O. Box 130
MurphyNC289060130
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0336
Murphy WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO020940
Cherokee County
Dear Ms. Payne:
A review of the December 2014 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter's 2014 Mercury Monitorina Average Annual Load:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
12/31/2014 001 Total Mercury 8.27 L 0.047 L
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0020940.
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
4 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 December 2014 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 n,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:/Iportal.ncdenr,org/webtwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Ms. Anna A. Payne
May 20, 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
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 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch 1
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