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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0074110_NOVNOI2019PC0597_20190822 Certified Mail # 7019 0700 0000 8867 5459 Return Receipt Requested August 22, 2019 Ryan Crummie Mizpah Healthcare Inc 260 Center Way Dr Hendersonville, NC 28792 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2019-PC-0597 Permit No. NC0074110 Mountain View Assisted Living Henderson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Mountain View Assisted Living on August 14, 2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0074110. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) The tertiary filters are not operational. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Effluent Sampling Time-based composite effluent sampling is being performed rather than flow proportional sampling as required by the permit. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: E396B830-65B9-45C7-A338-F607A07A9A6F In addition, the issues below must also be addressed: Compliance Issue: A flow meter must be installed for continuous flow monitoring. 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 additional information provided. 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 should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Boss with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS ARO Server Laserfiche G:\WR\WQ\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\Mountain View Assisted Living 74110\20190822_NC0074110_NOVNOI2019PC0597.rtf DocuSign Envelope ID: E396B830-65B9-45C7-A338-F607A07A9A6F