NC0069841_Other Correspondence_20190328 (3)

Department of Public Works
Water/Wastewater Division
4600 Goldmine Road
Monroe, NC 28110
T. 704-289-1434
F. 704-289-7395
www.unioncountync.gov
March 28, 2019
Mr. W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Dear Mr. Basinger,
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This letter is in response to NOD-2019-LV-0048, permit flow limit exceedance at the Tallwood
WRF.
Wet weather and higher than normal water table we have experienced this past year contributed
to the exceedance.
I&I mitigation efforts, detailed in our correspondence on March 12, 2019, are continuing on
schedule. This includes a contract with Am -Liner to repair several defects found in the last
smoke test and inspection by Frazier Engineering. Also UCPW staff are working with the
management of the Belk Boy Scout Camp to repair problems found in their collection system as
well. In addition staff are continuing visual inspections of the system and conducting plug testing
at manholes during wet weather events.
Union County Public Works staff are committed to the reduction of I&I and meeting all permit
limits.
Sincerely, /�� �Q//
Andre 4"' /
Water/Wastewater Division Director
Union County Public Works
Cc: Aubrey Lofton, Public Works Administrator
Josh Brooks, Assistant Division Director
Bart Farmer, Water Reclamation Superintendent

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Mark Watson, County Manager
Union County
500 N Main Street, Suite 918
Monroe, NC 28112
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 19, 2019
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0185
Permit No. NCO069841
Crooked Creek WWTP #2
Union County
Dear Mr. Watson:
A review of the January 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Limit
Reported
Location
Parameter
Date
Value
Value
Type of Violation
001 Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
1/12/2019
15
80.9
Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
1/12/2019
45
228.77
Weekly Average Exceeded
Concentration (00530)
001 Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
1/31/2019
10
18.07
Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
1/31/2019
30
51.47
Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (00530)
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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.
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 Roberto Scheller 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
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