NC0035149_NOV2016LV0142_20160316 (2)

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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 16, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL 47013 1710 0002 1922 2972 RECEIVED/NCDEQIDWR
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mark Harrill, President
MAR 2 12016
Seven Devils Resort Permittiter ng Section
151 Mr. Bish Boulevard
Boone,NC 28607
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
NOV-2016-LV-0142
Seven Devils WWTP
NPDES No.NCO035149
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Harrill: -
A review of the self-monitoring monitoring report for December 2015 showed the following
monitoring violation(s):
Daily Maximum Violation(s)
Parameter Date Permit Limit Reported Value
Fecal Coliform Dec. 1 400 9/ 100 mL 5900
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. NCO035149 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(s),
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 2015 Discharge Monitoring Reports.
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, 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
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,NC 27105
Phone,336-776-9800\Internet www.ncdenrgov

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.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (336) 776-
9800.
Sincerely,
Sherri V Knight, PE, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
cc: Mr.Jadd Brewer,WQ Lab and Operations,P.O.Box 1167,Banner Elk,NC 28604
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