WQCS00240_NOV and Intent to Assess_20180808

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Return Receipt Reauested
August 08, 2018
Shannon V Becker
Aqua North Carolina Inc
202 Mackenan Ct
Cary, NC 27511
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-PC-0313
Permit No. WQCS00240
The Cape Collection System
New Hanover County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of The Cape Collection System on
June 8, 2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00240. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Wilmington Regional Office. The
following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Pump Station Bala PS #5 control panel still not replaced or reinforced after nearly 2 years. Found not
secure as well
Pump Station Bella Point PS not secure & not posted 5 months after certification
Pump Station River Oaks Section 8 PS not secure & not posted 2 years after certification
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-796-7215

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Inspection Area Description of Violation
Pump Station Roundtree Ridge PS not secure & not posted 2 months after certification
Records System map still incomplete after 13 years; 3 years past 10 -year allowance window
Pump Station Westview PS not secure & not posted plus no audible alarm installed 6 months after
certification
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 Collection System 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 day after receipt of this Notice. A review of
your response will be considered along with any additional information provided. 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.
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.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Hunkele with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
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Morella Sanchez -King, Acting Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-796-7215