NC0023124_NOV2017MV0031_20170317

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GGCC Utility Inc
PO Box 368
Linville, NC 28646-0368
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0031
Permit No. NCO023124
GGCC Utility WWTP
Avery County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the September 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation -s):
.Sample
Monitoring
Location
Parameter
Date
Frequency
Type of Violation
001 Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment
9/5/2016
Continuous
Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent
Nitrogen, Total - Concentration
9/30/2016
Quarterly
Frequency Violation
(C0600)
001 Effluent
Phosphorus, Total (as P) -
9/30/2016
Quarterly
Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0665)
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, Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

*If a permit requires "continuous clow monitoring, "then the permittee is required to report the measured flow from
the recording device even If staff did not visit the p/ant, (Using the drop down box for 'holiday"for continuous
flow will prevent'the entry, of the flow for that day.)
When reporting flow on a ho/iday, but not reporting other parameters, enter an "H" on the applicable day for those
parameters that were not monitored because it was a ho/iday, (See Q21 of the. "FAQ Guide for EDMR.').
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. If no response is'received in this Office within the 10 -day period, a civil penalty.
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.
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, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
6
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water_ Resources, NCDEQ.
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDE5Corn mpliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
WQ Lab & Operations/ ORC
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