NC0026913_NOV-2019-MV-0106_20190729

ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REC;AN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
C*edor
NORTH CAt2OLINA
Environmental Quafitp
July 29, 2019
Bryan Edwards
Town of Sparta
PO Box 99
Sparta, NC 28675
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-MV-0106
Permit No. NCO026913
Sparta WWTP
Alleghany County
Dear Permittee:
RECEIVED/NC0EQ/DWR
AUG 0 8 1019
Water Quality
permitting
A review of the April 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency
Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 4/6/2019 3 X week Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0610)
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 Gary Hudson of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-776-9800.
Sincerely,
CDocuSlgned by:
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Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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