NC0021369_NOV2017MV0055_20170417

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April 12, 2017
Tim Barth, Town Manager
Town of Columbus
PO Box 146
Columbus, NC 28722
SUBJECT:. ' NOTICE OF VIOLATION ,
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0055
Permit No. NCO021369
Columbus WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
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A review of the October 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 10/8/2016 2 X week Frequency Violation,
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water -Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional 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 (SOC).
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
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 .
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Jason H. Phillips/ ORC
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