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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0057703_NOV2017LV0151_20170317 ROY COOPER Governor =r, MICHAEL S. REGAN it Se cretE7Y,y WaterResources• S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Alt ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITV tC?ST*" Certified Mai # 70113 21630 0002 1133 7607 F ettaurn ieceipit Requested • March 6, 2017 RECEIV D/NCDEQ/DjVR Shannon V Becker, President Aqua North Carolina Inc MAR ' 2017 202 Mackenan Ct Wateruuallty Cary, NC 27511 Permitting Section SUBJECT: I\OTJCE OF VEOI ,I\THON INTENT TO ASSESS CEVEL PENALTY Y Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0151 Permit No. NC0057703 The Cape WWTP New Hanover County Dear Permittee: • A review of the January 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Violation(s): • Sample Limit Reported Location t Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Effluent ' Enterococci (61211) 1/4/2017 . 276 2,420 Daily Maximum Exceeded 001 Effluent b Enterococci (61211) 1/5/2017 276 2,420 Daily Maximum Exceeded 001 Effluent Enterococci (61211) 1/31/2017 35 106.23 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded 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. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405 910-796-7215 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. ][ff no response its o-eceived iia this Office weitlhiin the 10-day periiod, a dvH pemuapty assessment may be prepared. Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. 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. Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc. If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Dean Hunkele of the ' Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215. Sincerely, Jam%H. Gregson, RegionalSupervisor Su ervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File Central Files, WQS • State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405 910-796-7215