WQCSD0529_NOI NOV-2019-PC-0674_20191003

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Certified Mail # 7018 2290 00018296 0744
Return Receipt Reauested
Michael J Myers
Old North State Water Company LLC
4700 Homewood Ct
Ste 108
Raleigh, NC 27609
NORTH CAROL INA
Environmental Quality
October 03, 2019
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-PC-0674
Permit No. WQCSD0529
Majestic Oaks Deemed Collection System
Pender County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Majestic Oaks Deemed Collection
System on September 19, 2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0529. A
summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the
inspection report.
The Collection System inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Wilmington
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Pump Stations ONS claims no responsibility for the 13 simplex units in the Grant Dr pressure sewer system,
but sewer permit transferred to them in April 2018
Pump Stations PS #2 is not posted and the generator has been out of service since 8-2018.
Pump Stations PS #4 generator been out of service since 10-2018.
Miscellaneous Questions Serving more homes than permitted in sewer extension permits
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Inspection Area Description of Violation
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial The force main pathway from the Food Lion pump station to the WWTP not being
Lines maintained. This was an issue previously with previous shopping center owner, but now
ONS owns the pump station as of 10-2017.
Pump Stations The Main PS #1 is still missing its 2nd pump with a bypass pump still in place as first
noted by RO staff in May 2017.
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 Collection System 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 day 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.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Hunkele with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
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Tom Tharrington, Asst. Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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