NC0057703_NOV2017LV0151_20170317

ROY COOPER
Governor
=r, MICHAEL S. REGAN
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WaterResources• S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITV tC?ST*"
Certified Mai # 70113 21630 0002 1133 7607
F ettaurn ieceipit Requested
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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
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Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0151
Permit No. NC0057703
The Cape WWTP
New Hanover County
Dear Permittee:
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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
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension,Wilmington,North Carolina 28405
910-796-7215