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ROS' COOPER,
MICHAEL S. REGAN
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Wate Resourms S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0001 6571 8409
Return Receipt Requested
June 28, 2017
Ronnie Thompson
City of Morganton RECEIVEDINCDEOIDWR
305 E Union St
Morganton, NC 28655 JUL 0 6 2017
Water Quality
SUBJECT. Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty Permitting Section
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G S) 143-215 l(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No NCO026573
City of Morganton
Catawba River Pollution Control Facility
Case No LV -2017-0193
Burke County
Dear Permittee -
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $2,616 62 ($2,500 00 civil penalty
+ $116 62 enforcement costs) against City of Morganton
This assessment is based upon the following facts a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by City of Morganton for the month of January 2017 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 NCO026573 The
violations, which occurred in January 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that City of Morganton violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No NCO026573 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 City of
Morganton
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U S 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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$0.00 0 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No NC0026573, by discharging wastewater into +r
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD - Conc.
$1,500.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00026573, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for TSS - Conc.
$500.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00026573, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD - Cone
$500.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No NC0026573, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for TSS - Cone.
$2,500 00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$2,616.62 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 continuing or new violation(s)
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branzh
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 I(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 remission must 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 Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days 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

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Option 3: File a petition for 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 Admmistra ive 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 at janet cantwell@ncdenr gov.
Sincerely,
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 Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV -2017-0193
Assessed Party: City of Morganton
Permit No.: NCO026573
County: Burke
Amount Assessed: $2,616.62
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.0 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 143B-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
COUNTY OF BURKE
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
City of Morganton
Catawba River Pollution Control Facility
PERMIT NO. NCO026573
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV -2017-0193
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2,616 62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated June 28, 2017, the undersigned, desirmg 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 , 20
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ATTACHMENT A
City of Morganton
CASE NUMBER: LV -2017-0193
PERMIT: NC0026573
FACILITY: Catawba River Pollution Control Facility
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Burke
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:
Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation
Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated
% Over
Violation
Penalty
Date
MonthNr
Parameter
Frequency
Measure
Value
Value
Limit
Type
Amount
1/28/2017
1-2017
BOD, 5 -Day (20 Deg
5 X week
mg/I
45
11540
1564
Weekly
$50000
C) - Concentration
Average
Exceeded
1/31/2017
1-2017
BOD, 5 -Day (20 Deg
5 X week
mg/I
30
3430
143
Monthly
$000
C) - Concentration
Average
Exceeded
1/28/2017
1-2017
Solids, Total
5 X week
mg/I
45
13200
1934
Weekly
$50000
Suspended-
Average
Concentration
Exceeded
1/31/2017
1-2017
Solids, Total
5 X week
mg/I
30
3920
308
Monthly
$1,50000
Suspended-
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVII, PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: City of Morganton
Facility Name: Catawba River Pollution Control Facility WWTP
Permit Number: NCO026573
County: Burke
Case Number: LV -2017-0193
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 Monthly
Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 14 28%.
One Weekly
Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 156.35 %
One Monthly
Averageexceeded the permit limit by 30.75%.
One Weekly
Average TSS exceeded the permit limit by 193.37%.
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 has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO026573 PERMIT VERSION: 5 0
FACILITY NAME: Catawba River Pollution Control CLASS: WW -4.
Facility
OWNER NAME: City of Morganton
GRADE: WW -4
eDMR PERIOD: 01-2017 (January 2017)
COMPLIANCE STATUS: Non -Compliant
ORC: Timmy Warren Corpening
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 2 0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Burke
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1001254
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 04/26/2017
ORC/Certifier Signature Tim Corpening E-Mail:tcorpening@ci morganton nc.us Phone #:[phone]
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
04/26/2017
Date
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regianal 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 noncomphant, 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
04/26/2017
Permittee/Submitter Signature *** Brad Boris E-Mail:bboris@ci morganton nc.us Phone #•828-438-5285 Date
Permittee Address. 1000 Vine Arden Rd Morganton NC 28680 Permit Expiration Date. 02/29/2020
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: Catawba River Pollution Control Facility, Blue Ridge Labs, Mentech
CERTIFIED LAB M. 204, 275, 027
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Lab Technician
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http.//portal.nedenr org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms
FOOTNOTES
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting-facilit5'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 ISA 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.: NCO026573
FACILITY NAME: Catawba River Pollution Control
Facility
OWNER NAME: City of Morganton
GRADE. WW -4
eDMR PERIOD: 01-2017 (January 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 5 0
CLASS: WW -4
ORC: Timmy Warren Corpenmg
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 2 0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Burke
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1001254
STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
Due to heavy rain we received on January 22-23, we experienced an increased flow to the treatment plant causing it to become hydraulically overloaded During the high flow,
plant operators utilized every available tank and tried to optimize operation to the best of our capabilities. The hydraulic overload caused solids to be washed out of the plant The
plant was out of compliance for effluent TSS and BOD for the week (23-27), and for the month of January, 2017 Tim Corpenmg, Plant ORC, informed Linda Wiggs from
NCDENR on these violation(s) After the ram and flow subsided, the plant returned to normal