NC0042277_NOV-2017-MV-0184_20171031

State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

October 31, 2017

Mr. John Connet
City of Hendersonville
145 5th Avenue, East
Hendersonville, NC 28792

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0184
Permit No. NC0042277
Hendersonville WTP
Henderson County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the June 2017 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 pH (00400) 6/17/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 6/17/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
Concentration (CO530) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 001 Effluent Turbidity (00070) 6/17/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 6/30/2017 Monthly Frequency Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) 6/30/2017 Quarterly Frequency Violation
(00900) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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).

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

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