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Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 4866
Return Receipt Requested
April 10, 2017
Ed Burchins, Town Administrator
Town of Andrews
PO Box 1210
Andrews, NC,28901
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO020800
Town of Andrews
Andrews WWTP
Case No. LV -2017-0121
Cherokee County
Dear Permittee:
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This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,616.62 ($1,500.00 civil penalty
+ $116.62 enforcement costs) against Town of Andrews.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by Town of Andrews for the month of September 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0020800. The
violations, which occurred in September 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Andrews violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO020800 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Andrews:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

0.00 0 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0020800, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD - Conc.
$1,125.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00020800, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for 1H3 -N - Conc.
$0.00. 0 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00020800, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD - Conc.
$375.00 1 of the 2 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00020800, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for FCOLI BR.
$1,500.00 TOTAL CIVII., PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$1,616.62 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B -282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any 6ontinuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained'in
the civil, penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B -282.1(b) was wrongfully
. applied to the detriment of the petitioner; '
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remissionmust be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearin, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thigy (30) dgys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: ]File a petition f®r an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing.. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (3 0) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. ,
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Am
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Comphance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Timothy Wood/ ORC
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Case Number:
LY -2017-0121
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Assessed Party: Town of Andrews
Permit No.: NC0020800
County: Cherokee
Amount Assessed: $1.616.62
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) 'occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B -282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CHEROKEE
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Andrews )
Andrews WWTP )
PERMIT NO. NCO020800 ) CASE NO. LV -2017-0121
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,616.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated April 10, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as.
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (3 0) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Andrews
CASE NUMBER: LV -2017-0121
PERMIT: NCO020800
FACILITY: Andrews WWTP
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Cherokee
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
5 X week #/100ml 400 502.60 25.7 Weekly $375.00
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded -
SAMPLE LOCATION:
Outfall 001 - Effluent
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
Violation Report
5 X week mg/I 6 13.20 119.2 Monthly $1,125.00
Unit of
Limit
Calculated
% Over
Violation
Penalty
Date Month/Yr
Parameter
Frequency Measure
Value
Value
Limit
Type
Amount
9/3/2016 9-2016
BOD, 5 -Day (20 Deg.
5 X week mg/I
45
47.80
6.1
Weekly
$0.00
C) - Concentration
Average
Exceeded
9/30/2016 9-2016
BOD, 5 -Day (20 Deg.
5 X week mg/I
30
32,10
7.0
Monthly
$0.00
C) - Concentration
Average
Exceeded
9/3/2016 9-2016 Coliform, Fecal MF,
5 X week #/100ml 400 502.60 25.7 Weekly $375.00
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded -
9/17/2016 9-2016 Coliform, Fecal MF,
5 X week #/100ml 400 441.70 10.4 Weekly $0.00
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
9/30/2016 9-2016 Nitrogen, Ammonia
5 X week mg/I 6 13.20 119.2 Monthly $1,125.00
Total (as N) -
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Town of Andrews
Facility Name: Andrews WWTP
Permit Number: NC0020800
County: Cherokee
Case Number: LV -2017-0121
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and'extent of harm to -the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property .
resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Weekly Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 6.11%.
One Monthly Average exceeded the permit limit .by 7.04%.
Two Weekly Geometric Mean Fecal Coliforms exceeded the permit limit by 25.65% & 10.43%.
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 119.20%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been seven civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020800
FACILITY NAME: Andrews WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Andrews
GRADE: WW -3
eDMR PERIOD: 09-2016 (September 2016)
COMPLIANCE:
ORC/Certifier Signature: Ti
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW -3.
ORC: Timothy Brian Wood
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Cherokee
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1001828
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 10/27/2016
10/27/2016
ood E-Mail:twood312@yahoo. corn Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by part H.E..6 of
the NPDES permit.
10/27/2016
Permittee/Submitter Signature:*** Tim Wood E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: Reagan Ave Andrews NC 28901 Permit Expiration Date: 08/31/2017
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
LAB NAME: Earth Environmental
CERTIFIED LAB #: 352
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Mark Bentley
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR
for entire monitoring period.
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0020800
FACILITY NAME: Andrews WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Andrews
GRADE: WW -3
eDMR PERIOD: 09-2016 (September 2016)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW -3.
ORC: Timothy Brian Wood
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
Report Comments:
The Andrews W WTP was out of compliance for the month of September 2016 for the following dates and parameters:
- Month of September 2016: 7% over permitted limit for BOD
- Month of September 2016: 7.2 points over the permitted monthly limit of 6 for Ammonia Nitrogen - Reading: 13.2
- Week of 8/29/16-9/02/16: 25.7% over permitted weekly limit for Fecal Coliform
- Week of 9/12/16-9/16/16: 10.4% over permitted weekly limit for Fecal Coliform
(F,4Ze CT12-VI,
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Cherokee
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1001828
STATUS: Processed
The Town of Andrews is continuing to monitor and address these issues to try to bring plant back into compliance for every parameter. Issues, as stated numerous times, are
simply a result of aging infrastructure which the Town of Andrews is working diligently to correct.

Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
4/10/2017
1
Owner: Town of Andrews `
Facility : Andrews WVVTP
Permit: NCO020800
Region : Asheville County Cherokee
LT -1994-0003
Penalty
$500.00
$0-00 . $0.00 10/4/94 11/30/94 $0.00 $0.00
Remission
Enf
Enf
EMC
EMC
OAH
Collection
Has
PC -2009-0068
Case MR
Assessment Penalty
Enforcement
$1,051.00
Request
Conf
Remission
Hearing
Remission
' Remission
MemoSent Total
Balance' Pmt
Case
Number
Approved Amount
Costs
Damages
Received
Held
Amount
Held
Amount
Amount
To AGO Paid
Due Plan
Closed
LR -1990-0391
10/4/90 $300.00
$0.00
$0.00
10/15/90 12/5/90
$0.00
$0.00
$300.00
$0,00 No
1/10/90
LV -1991-0029
12/30/91 $14,250.00
$1,340.07
$0.00
1/30/92
4/1/92
$3,750.00
6/11/92•
$0.00
$11,840.07
$3,750.00 No
8/3/92
LV -1992-0027
6/22/92 $1,750.00
$302.99
$0.00
$0.00
$2,052.99
$0.00 No
8/18/92
LR -1994-0008
3/11/94 $500.00
$0.00
$0.00
3/23/94
5/31/94
$0.00
9/8/94
$0.00
$500.00
$0.00 No
11/2/94
LT -1994-0003
9/12/94
$500.00
$0-00 . $0.00 10/4/94 11/30/94 $0.00 $0.00
.$500.00
$0.00 No 12/21/94
LT -2002-0002
10/3/02
$3,000.00
.
$3,000.00
$0.00 No 11/7/02
PC -2009-0068
6/23/09
$1,000.00
$51.00
$1,051.00
$0.00 No 7/27/09
LV -2016-0039 6-2015
1/27/16
$750.00
$159.26 2/29/16 5/3/16 $187.50
2/13/17 $3,250.00
$721.76 No
LV -2016-0067 9-2015
3/3/16
$2,000.00
$158.22 3/31/16 5/3/16 $1,000.00
$116.62
$1,158.22 No
LV -2016-0084 10-2015 4/21/16 $750.00 $113.93 5/13/16 8/2/16 $375.00 $488.93. $0:00 No 8/31/16
LV -2016-0100
11-2015
5/31/16 $500.00
$113.93 6/16/16 8/2/16 $250.00
$363.93 $0.00 No 8/31/16
LV -2016-0103
12-2015
6/1/16 $500.00
$113.93 6/16/16 8/2/16 $250.00
$363.93 $0.00 No 8/31/16
LV -2016-0222
5-2016
10/31/16 $312.50
$116.62 12/2/16
$429.12 No
PC -2016-0060
11/8/16 $1,000.00
$64.76
$1,064.76 No
LV -2017-0059
7-2016
2/13/17 $3,250.00
$116.62
$3,366.62 No
LV -2017-0120
8-2016
47117 $937.50
$116.62
$1,054.12 No

4/10/2017
2
Total Cases: 16 Total Penalty Amount: $31,300 Total Enforcement Cost: $2,767.95 Sum Of Total Paid: $20,460.85 Total Balance Due: $11,544.60
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $34,067.95 Total Penalties After Remissions: $32,005.45