WQCSD0176_NOV-2018-PC-0019_20180129

Water Resources
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Certified Mail # 7017 1070 0000 9922 1824
Return Receipt Requested
January 29, 2018
Frank Basadre
Carolina Village NC LLC
6487 Basa Lk Ln
Harrison, TN 37341
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/NOTICE OF INTENT FOR ENFORCEMENT
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-PC-0019
Permit No. WQCSD0176
Carolina Village Wastewater Collection System
Currituck County
Dear Mr. Basadre:
ROY COOPER
Governor
NUCHAEL S. REGAN
secretrvy
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Carolina Village Wastewater
Collection System on January 24, 2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with State Regulations as they pertain to the operation of a wastewater collection system. An
inspection of the four (4) duplex pump stations was conducted.
The Collection System Non -sampling inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the
Washington Regional Office. The following violations were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Pump Station One (1) of the duplex pump stations has a bypass pump installed in the wetwell and a hose
running from the wetwell to the bypass downstream sewer line. This is because there are
no operable pumps at this station.
Pump Station Two (2) of the duplex pump stations have only one (1) operable pump.
Pump Station There are no pump station identification signs posted at these pump stations. Signs must be
posted at all pump stations with information that includes pump station identification number,
24-hour emergency contact information, and instructions to call in the event of an
emergency.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481

Inspection Area Description of Violation
Pump Station These four (4) duplex pump stations are not being effectively operated and maintained as
required.
Pump Station Public access is not being restricted, as required, to any of the four (4) pump stations.
In addition, the issues below must also be addressed:
Compliance Issue(s):
There is an area surrounding a sewer manhole located along David Drive that has sunk approximately one (1) foot
below the road surface. The condition of this manhole and associated piping must be inspected to verify its
structural integrity.
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.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 15 days upon your receipt of this Notice
of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified
issues, if applicable.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Allen Clark with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Washington Regional Office - Enforcement File
Central Files
PERCS
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6491