NC0045471_LV-2019-0098 Remission (Justification for Request)_20190607

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2019-0098 County: lredell
Assessed Party: Barium Springs Home for Children
Permit No.: NC0045471 Amount Assessed: $711.38
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Nearing, and Stipulation of Facts"form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents,as to why the
factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
! X (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation(i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
__ (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
_ (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions(i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:
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RECEIVED/NGDE61/DWR
JUN 19 2019
Water Quality
Permitting Section

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALPI'Y
COUNTY OF IREDELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
) STIPULATION OF FACTS
Barium Springs Home for Children )
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PERMIT NO.NC004547 I ) CASE NO. LV-2019-0098
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$711.38 for violation(s)as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated May 7,2019,the undersigned,desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty,does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty(30)days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30)days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
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Corey Basinger
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
DEQ Case Number: LV-2019-0098
NPDES Permit Number: NC0045471
Assessed Party: Barium Springs Home for Children
County: Iredell
Amount Assessed: $711.38
It is the desire of Barium Springs Home for Children to respectfully appeal the Assessment of
Civil Penalty issued May 7, 2019 by the Division of Water Resources. The historical trend of
Notices of Violation over the last two calendar years, as noted in the Notice of Violation and
Assessment of Civil Penalty, clearly illustrates the difficulties encountered at this wastewater
treatment facility to stay in compliance with its NPDES permit. The treatment plant,which has
no access to power,running water, or other utilities, has very few resources with which to rectify
problems that occur in the treatment process. In addition,the flow going to and through the plant
is often considerably lower than the design flow that was intended to be treated. These issues
present challenges that are problematic to treat with the infrastructure currently in place. The
decreased flow that has been seen in recent years compounds these problems.
The exceedances that prompted this Notice of Violation are for effluent BOD exceeding the daily
limit; effluent BOD exceeding the monthly average; and effluent Ammonia-Nitrogen exceeding
the monthly average. The staff at Barium Springs Home for Children has worked closely with
Envirolink to monitor the wastewater plant and make repairs and rectify the causes for these
infractions. After sample results came back from the lab in a state of non-compliance with the
NPDES permit,multiple corrective actions were taken. A bell in the Imhoff tank that
mechanically doses wastewater onto the sand filters was found to have a faulty valve that was
allowing flow to constantly stream through. This was noted and repaired to prevent wastewater

from constantly flowing as the Imhoff tank filled. In addition, several leaks were noted in the
distribution box that distributes flow to each line feeding the sand filters. Barium Springs staff
repaired these leaks so that flow through the filters was evenly distributed and was not puddling
at the head of the filters. Shortly after this repair, each of the six distribution lines were jetted
and flushed in order to remove sludge and buildup that had accumulated.
In addition to the corrective measures taken by Barium Springs staff, Envirolink staff have
engaged in preventive procedures. Multiple process control COD and Ammonia-Nitrogen
samples pulled from the contact chamber were run by a certified lab in an effort to determine if
corrective and preventive actions are making a difference in the treatment process of this facility.
Core samples from the sand filters have been taken and delivered to NCDA in order to determine
the efficacy of the sand filters.
In closing,we believe that our request for remission is justified by the above response to our
NPDES permit exceedances. It is our desire for our efforts to bring this facility back to
compliance to be noted by the Division. Thus,we respectfully request remission from the civil
penalties incurred by the violations observed in February 2019.
Sincerely,
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Greg Heaton
Barium Springs Home for Children

CAPE FEAR
ENGINEERING
151 Poole Rd.,Suite 100;Belie,NC,28451
TEL[phone];FAX[phone]
www.capefearengineeving.com
Transmittal
To: NC Division of Water Resources Date: June 17, 2019 i
PERCS Unit File: 655-1411 "34"
1617 Mail Service Center Subject' Phase 14
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Final As-builts & Certifications
Attn: Christyn L. Fertenbaugh, PE Compass Pointe
Brunswick County
El As Requested ❑ For Your Files ❑ For Distribution ® For your Review/Action/Approval
❑ Sent via Mail ❑ Sent via Courier
Quantity Drawing No. Description
2 Original & Engineer's Final Certification
Copy
1 Copy As-Built Plans
OECEIb'CD/N AQ/DlNR
JUN 19 2019
Water Quality
Permitting Section
REMARKS Please find the enclosed documents for your review. If you have any questions or require additional
information, please contact our office
Thank you.
CC: Cape Fe Engi eering, Inc.
File 655-1411 "34"
Signed: I\Os„
Sam rohaugh
Received By:
Date'

ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Permittee: Brunswick Regional Water&Sewer H2GO Issue Date:May 15,2019
Permit No: WQ0040299 County: Brunswick
Project: Compass Point Phase 14
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with Condition 7 of this permit
until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting documentation,which includes:
• One copy of the project construction record drawings(plan&profile views of sewer lines&force mains)of
the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on digital
media(CD or DVD disk)and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or annotated with after
construction information and show required buffers,separation distances,material changes,etc.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. A detailed
description for partial certifications should be attached to this form along with any certification comments.
Certification should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. The Permittee is responsible
for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to the
applicable standards&requirements,the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable design/construction
information to the Permittee,and the Permittee is prepared to operate&maintain the wastewater collection system
permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name,Title g i� Date
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, PATCWELS auktal .s a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe •eriodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the project name and
location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: approximately 340 linear feet of 1.5-inch
pressure sewer and approximately 1,690 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer; as well as 32 simplex pump stations
with on-site audible and visual alarms and associated pressure service laterals to serve 16 duplex [total of 32 3-
bedroom single family] residential units as a part of the Compass Pointe Phase 14 project, and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design criteria subsequently filed and approved. I
certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance
and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature&date: +° � . - ®‘A''/°>%
Final Partial(include description) : SEA
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Send the Completed Form&Supporting Documentation to the Following Address:
DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH—PERCS UNIT
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699

ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Permittee: Brunswick Regional Water&Sewer H2GO Issue Date:May 15,2019
Permit No: WQ0040299 County: Brunswick
Project: Compass Point Phase 14
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with Condition 7 of this,permit
until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting documentation,which includes:
o One copy of the project construction record drawings(plan&profile views of sewer lines&force mains)of
the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on digital
media(CD or DVD disk)and are defined as the design drawings that-are marked up or annotated with after
construction information and show required buffers,separation distances,material changes,etc.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. A detailed
description for partial certifications should be attached to this form along with any certification comments.
Certification should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. The Permittee is responsible
for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.
PERMITTEE's CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to the
applicable standards&requirements,the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable design/construction
information to the Permittee,and the Permittee is prepared to operate&maintain the wastewater collection system
permitted herein or portions thereof.
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Printed Name,Title Signature Date
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, ‘ tail. .s a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (P!, •eriodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the project name and
location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby-state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: approximately 340 linear feet of 1.5-inch
pressure sewer and approximately-1,690 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer; as well as 32 simplex pump stations
with on-site audible and visual alarms and associated pressure service laterals to serve 16 duplex ['total of 32 3-
bedroom single family] residential units as a of the Compass:Pointe Phase 14 project,and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design criteria subsequently filed and approved. I
certify that the construction of the-above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance
and intentof the approved plans and specifications.
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North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature&date: � ®
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Send the Completed Form&Supporting Documentation to the Following Address:
DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH—PERCS UNIT
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699