NC0025437_NOV2018MV0046_20180218

W a ter- Resaarces
Certified Mail # 7016 3560 0000 4425 2927
Return Receipt Requested
February 16, 2018
Doris Risper, Mayor
Town of Rich Square
112 E Jackson St
Rich Square, NC 27869
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-MV-0046
Permit No. NCO025437
Rich Square WWTP
Northampton County
Dear Permittee:
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Water Resources
Permitting Section
A review of the August/September 2017 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 Oxygen, Dissolved (DO) (00300) 9/2/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation — Nothing
reported for week of
Aug. 27 — Sept 2
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 WW 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.
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 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.
State of Noilh Caiohna I Envuorunental Quality I Watei Resouices
1628 Mail Service Centei, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
919-791-4200

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. 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.
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 or to apply for an SOC, please contact Jason Robinson of
the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
Sircerelh ,
Danny Smith, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Jeffrey Long, PO Box 895, Weldon, NC 27890
State of North Caiol_na I Enviiomnental Quality I Watei Resouices
1628 Mail Service Centei, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
919-791-4200