NC0062961_NOV and Intent to Assess_20190424

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April 24, 2019

Judith Schwebke
RCS Properties
4501 Tynecastle Hwy, Box #7
Banner Elk, NC 28604

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-LV-0226
Permit No. NC0062961
Tynecastle WWTP
Avery County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the November 2017 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) - 11/30/2017 30 36 Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (CO310) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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).
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Daniel Boss of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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