NC0004774_NOV2019LV0337_20190509

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K41CHAEL S. REGAN
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
May 9, 2019
Paul Draovitch, & EH S Senior VP
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
526 S Church St -Ec3xp
Charlotte, NC 28202
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0337
Permit No. NC0004774
Buck Steam Station
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Draovitch:
A review of the March 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
001A Effluent Zinc, Total (as Zn) (01092)
001A Effluent pH (00400)
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
3/13/2019
3/15/2019
1,000 3,510 Daily Maximum Exceeded
6 4.8 Daily Minimum Not Reached
001A Effluent Zinc, Total (as Zn) (01092) 3/31/2019 1,000 3,510 Monthly Average Exceeded
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 Roberto Scheller of
the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Sincerely,
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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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