NC0036196_NOV-2018-MV-0103_20180604

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Certified Mail #7016 1370 0000 2595 8150
Return Receipt Reauested
4 June 2018
Mr. James Wentz, Public Works Director
City of Newton
PO Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-MV-0103
Permit No. NCO036196
Clark Creek WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Wentz:
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NEICHAEL S. REGAN
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LISA OLTLPEPPER
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A review of the January 2018 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 Nitrogen, Total - Concentration 1/31/2018 Monthly Frequency Violation
(C0600)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 1/31/2018 Monthly Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0665)
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
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699

If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Wes Bell of the
Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File (Laserfiche)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File (Laserfiche)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699