NC0076431_NOV-2019-LV-0625 Response_20190828

Carolina Water Service
of North Carolina TM
Mr. G. Landon Davidson
Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Ref: Notice of Violation NOV 2019-LV-0625
Permit No. NCO076431 Wolf Laurel WWTP
Madison County
Dear Mr. Davidson,
August 26, 2019 O I U a��
AUG 2 8 2019
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
I am writing to provide you with further information regarding the above -mentioned notice of violation
that happened on July 3, 2019.
During the weekend of June 29-30, 2019, the wastewater treatment plant blowers tripped out for
reasons unknown. When staff arrived on site Monday July 1", the blowers were immediately reset, and
normal air flow was returned to the plant. The blower incident (lack of air) along with higher than
normal temperatures during the week of July 4tn caused us to exceed our daily and monthly ammonia
limits. It should be noted that this one daily incident also caused us to exceed our monthly limit. All
other wastewater monthly parameters were well within the permitted NPDES limits.
• 4944 Parkway Plaza Blvd. Ste 375 9 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 • 800-525-7990

We regret this incident occurred and have taken necessary steps to help alleviate this type of
exceedance in the future. The wastewater treatment plant will be checked by on call operators during
the weekends to help catch any problems that may arise. Carolina Water Service of North Carolina
strives to be good stewards of the environment and the communities that we serve. We request a civil
penalty not be issued due to this unusual circumstance.
Should you have any further questions or if I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to
contact me at [e-mail] or by telephone at 828-898-4348.
Sincerely,
Neil Reece
Area Manager
Cc: Bryce Mendenhall
Tony Konsul
Brent Milliron