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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 13,2015
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 5740 MAY 14 2015
Mr. Matthew Knauer _ Water Duality
Young Life Ministries Permitting Section
Windy Gap Camp WWTP
120 Coles Cove Road
Weaverville,North Carolina 28787
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0311
Windy Gap Camp WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO034304
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Knauer:
A review of the February 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the ;}±,
following parameter:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
02/12/2015 001 Fecal coliform 833 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml
02/19/2015 001 Fecal coliform 627#/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml
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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.NC0034304. ?
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 „I
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 February 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 Offioe
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:llportal.ncdenr.oighvebfwq
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Mr. Matthew Knauer ,
May 13, 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 i
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. v'
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If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500. r+
Sincerely,
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G. Landon Davidson,P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR i..
Asheville Regional Office
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