NC0028827_NOV/NOI NOV-2019-PC-0189_20190318

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Return Receipt Reauested
Tom E Gatewood
Snug Harbor Management LLC
PO Box 150
Sealevel, NC 28577-0150
NORTK CAROLINA
Environmental Qual"
March 18, 2019
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-PC-0189
Permit No. NCO028827
Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay WWTP
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay
WWTP on February 27, 2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0028827. A summary of the findings
and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Reconnaissance 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
Flow Measurement - Effluent Last known meter calibration was in 11-2016, thus facility has missed its annual calibration for
two years.
Permit No EQ Basin in use and hasn't been since before 3-2011. The facility listed the EQ Basin
as a part of their operational system in their 2017 renewal application. The EQ Basin should
be returned to service, but it requires some other items to be done to do so.
Operations & Maintenance None of the electrical panels/boxes noted in 2-2017 have been repaired or replaced, but most
if not all need complete replacement as well as replacement of damaged conduit & fittings
around the plant.
Pump Station - Influent Off -site pump station condition with excessive solids and electrical issues.
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Inspection Area Description of Violation
Operations & Maintenance Remaining railing and staircase replacement still lacking
Please provide a Plan of Action detailing what actions need to be completed to address the above violations which
should include itemized estimates of cost or paid invoices and a reasonable timetable or date for completion.
Please provide a MLSS report for each basin & the old sludge holding tank plus records of the last two sludge
hauling events.
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 violations, 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 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,
EDocuSigned by:
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Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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