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Facility information
NPDES permit #:
Facility name:
WWTP class:
WWTP type:
WTP location:
Responsible official:
Responsible " 's title:
Mailing address:
Phone numbers
NC0083071 Graham County
Town of Robbinsville Water Treatment Plant
I Physical Chemical
Discharge of 0.300 MGD of filter backwash from
the Water Treatment Plant holding lagoon, after
dechlorination.
NCSR 1110
Robert ("Bobby") Cagle, Jr.
Mayor
PO Box 126; Robbinsville, NC 28771
828-479-3250 Bobby Cagle
828-479-6428 Earth Environmental Services; Mike & Chris Ladd
828-479-6428 fax (same #) 75 Bison Lane; Murphy, NC 28906
828-360-6401 cell Michael "Mike" Ladd
Operator information
Certified ORC & grade:
Back-up ORC & grade:
Permit information
Date issued:
Expiration date:
Stream information
Stream & river basin:
Sub -basin:
Stream classification:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Christopher Ladd — Grade I Physical Chemical
Michael Ladd — Grade IV WW
12-1-2007
11-30-2012
Rock Creek; Little Tennessee River Basin
04-04-04 Quad: Robbinsville, NC Grid:
C-Trout HQW Drainage area sq mi:
Average stream flow:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
Other information
Directions: The WTP is located 3.4 miles south of
Robbinsville on NCSR 1110.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
October 30, 2007
The Honorable Bobby Cagle, Jr.
Town of Robbinsville
P.O. Box 126
Robbinsville, North Carolina '2�
Subject:
Dear Mayor Cagle:
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Issuance of NPDES VVA T ER QUALITY SECTION
Permit NCO083071 ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Robbinsville WTP
Graham Count' _ :.v _ ... _...___ __. _._ ._ ____-•- -- -.. _ .y-r
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the 'subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as
subsequently amended).
This permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on August 29, 2007.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may.
be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number
[phone], extension 539.
Sincerely,
/;;��Colee'n H. Sullins
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Permit
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOUR,
DIVISION. OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, the
Town of Robbinsville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Robbinsville WTP
NCSR 1110
Graham County
to receiving waters designated as Rock Creek in the Little Tennessee River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other, conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and N hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30,
2012.
Signed this day October 30, 2007.
�`ar Coleen H. Sullins, Director
j Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO083071
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge
are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing
this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and
discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms,
and provisions included herein.
The Town of Robbinsville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a Water Treatment plant producing drinking water with a
discharge of filter -backwash wastewater.
2. This facility is located 3.4 miles South of the Town of Robbinsville on NCSR 1110
in Graham County.
3. The Town of Robbinsville WTP consists of:
• A 150-gpm treatment plant with Iron removal filters and brine regenerated ion
exchange water softeners
• Backwash from the filters consists of dechlorinated (or non -chlorinated) filter
and backwash wastewater and softeners
• The wastewater is accumulated in' a holding tank, dechlorinated and pumped
- via a force main to the discharge point -
4.: Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into the Rock Creek, classified C-Trout, HQW waters in the Little Tennessee River
Basin.

Permit NCO083071
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Footnotes:
1. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 10 NTU. If the ,
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level cannot
cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
2. A A�o�tal residual chlorine (TRC) limit has been added to this permit. The limit will e June 1t,
2`fJ Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor TRC with no effluentClimt.
collected should be from a
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shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3 Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliforin, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including die collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
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➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Pennittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention tirne < 24 hours shall colic
grab samples at intervals of ino greater than 20 rnitiutes apart during any 24-hour period.
Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention tirne exceeds 24 hours s]
effluent grab samples at least every X hours [Z. = days detention time] over a 24-hour perioa
samples shall be collected at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent tunes when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily_ Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily, average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation uiterval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DM or."the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Comnnission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility,. or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterli, Average(concentration limio
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property, damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent lunitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or anj, requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligent] violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
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section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved uric
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of v
urnprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent convi
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000
violation, or b`. imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
d. Any person who knorvirr,U violates such sections, or such conditions or lunitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury' shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined i1 section 309(c)(3)(B)(ii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
£ Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per dap for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
Civil and Criminal Liabilio
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part H. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities,- liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liabilit<
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Pemnittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
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:>perr<� Rights
.e issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
-lusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injui-- , to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
; infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severabilin,
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-231.
8. Dun, to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also f rnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Dury to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory, Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
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All reports required bj- the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Author
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position havung responsibility for
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility-, or an individual or position having
overall responsibilit`• for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
C. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be sighed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (%
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. .
14. Annual Admitustering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay die fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
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ie ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced unto a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and 1\Iaintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment.Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
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(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take er
action against a Pernittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collect
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuuig Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above nn Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. U sets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent 1unitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary fora demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring poll -its shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
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nitoring results obtained during the -previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
nthly Discharge Aonitoring Report (DIVIR) Form (1`AR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
ector, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DNIR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability'of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies,, tampers with, or luiowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Perinittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
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copies of all reports required by this permit
copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of i
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any tir.
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Perrnittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Perrnittee's premises where a- regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (1)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)].
soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
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Iris permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
odification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
ay incorporate other requirements as may be necessar-iT under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (I)MR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twen" -four Hour Reporting
a. The Pemittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and tunes, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days foll,
knowledge of the occurrence.
Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal nu, -)j
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. I nowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitorin
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dunitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
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(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten tunes the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in. the permit application.
i D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this perinit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following: .
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time. as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify, effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire. or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
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cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result iin the presence of toxic gases, vapors; or fumes within the
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
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With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Perinnittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DI\,IRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
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Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain Imitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Pernittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the lints from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all'pretreatinent standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.,
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment
Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the
Division at the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
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These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
e.)
Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
Pretreatment Program Summail, (PPS)
A pretreatment program sum maiv (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
Industrial Data Summai, Forms IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the. pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
None -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Pennittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. Tlus list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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0 �r1 William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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p 'C Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 31, 2003 j r•
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Mayor Bobby Cagle, Jr. APR- 9 2003
Town of Robbinsville i
P.O. Box 126
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771 ' r1 IV,
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO083071
Robbinsville WTP
Graham County
Dear Mayor Cagle:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no changes from the draft permit sent to you on January 22, 2003.
The Division is currently in the process of implementing a Water Quality Standard for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
and expects to introduce permit limits statewide in April 2003. Although TRC is not currently limited in this permit,
the Division recommends that you prepare a budget and schedule construction of facility upgrades to restrict the
discharge of TRC (or explore alternative methods of disinfection). Future renewals of this permit will include a
TRC limit of between 17 µg/L and 28 jig/L.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
=Asheville Regionil Office/Water Quality Section j
NPDES Unit"--
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone], extension 511
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us e-mail: [e-mail]

Permit NCO083071
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General. Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Robbinsville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Robbinsville WTP
NCSR 1110
Graham County
to receiving waters designated as Rock Creek in the Little Tennessee River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective May 1, 2003.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2007.
Signed this day March 31, 2003.
ORIGINAL. SIGNED BY
SUSAN A, WILSON'
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO083071
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Town of Robbinsville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a drinking -water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -
backwash wastewater. This facility is located at the Robbinsville WTP off NCSR
1110 in Graham County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Rock Creek, classified C-Trout HQW waters in the Little Tennessee
River Basin.

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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average-
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency -
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
Weekly
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 mVL
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity2
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 50 feet downstream from the
outfall.
2. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 10 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 10 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Quad: RobbinsviHe, N.C.
Stream Class: C-Trout HQW
Subbasin: 40404
Latitude: 33' 1 G'4G"
Lon,,itude: 83' 49'05"
Receivina Stream: Rock Creek
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Town of RobbinsviLLe WTP
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PART I
(continued)
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with
the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the
permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by
identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall
include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next
schedule requirements.

a iPART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority: The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division" Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
3. EMC Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Dav Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by
adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number
of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided
by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic
mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by
the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum
daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding
the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation
is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.

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6. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal
to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal
coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This
limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the
permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year
(arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved
oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one
dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average
concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is
identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through
June, July through September, and October through December.
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the
sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually
without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually
except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the
flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of-
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and
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8. a. (2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between
samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement
between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present
gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than
once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour
except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases,
effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period which are
equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case
may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of
samples less than four (4) during a 24-hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or the
receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided
by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual
values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog
of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).-
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its
respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Dg,, A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day
may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance: A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant: A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean
Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
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1. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty
not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition
is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of
$5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person
who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per
violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C.
1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Understate law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation maybe assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a
permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 4 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the
environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part II, C-7),
nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties
for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish hulls, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any
provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.

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8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization
to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are
required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any
permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have
a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the
permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or
operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or
delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking
elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly
authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Tide 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for
operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive authority to operate this
facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this
number is no longer effective. ] The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the
Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in
responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the
grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type
and any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A NCAC Chapter 8G.0200. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, NCAC Chapter 8G .0200. Once the facility is classified,
the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible
charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the
conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and
appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities
or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance
with the conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including
the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment
facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources
which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not
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4. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II,
E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph
d. (1) of this section.
Upsets
a. Definition: "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable
control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational
error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance,
or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this condition
are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by
upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof: In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
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Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter baclavash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee
shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503.
The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage
Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to
incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in
its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Title 15A,
North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or
inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby
generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at
the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise. specified, before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are
consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring
flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected
discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump
hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be
subject to this requirement.

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4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR
136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR
503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance
records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports
required by this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or
application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record
the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

Part II
Page 10 of 11
SECTION E REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a
facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the
permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity
which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be
necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2 of this
permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal
practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test procedures
specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503,
or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting
of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean
unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the
time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5
days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and
times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and
steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.

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Page 11 of 11
6. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the
permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of
this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part 11. E. 6. of
this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information.
Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 5 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

F I
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to
change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been
issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with
the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per
liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally
sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with
the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall
submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of
action within sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty)
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.

Ars. C, rolym Bryant
,14C' DE,TR/DWQ/Point Si
1617 IV. ail Service Center,,
Raleigt ; NC 27699-1.61.7
Town of Robbinsville
P.O. Box 1.26
R.obbinsvalle, NC 28771
828-479-3250
828-479-6428
Branch
Dear 14 rs. Bryant:
This le ter is to reclu t rd ewal. of Permit # NC0083071 1:or the Town. of Robbinsvi le
Wsaer ' ,reatmient .Plana L goon. There have been no changes at the facility since till
issuanc of the last permit. Any solids generated by this facility will be hauled to ti e
Town (T Robbin.sville WWI T P 4NC0025879. if you. have any questions or need fur .her
inform ition please contact me at 828-479-3250; or Michael. Ladd at 828-479-6428.
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NPDES p�,z,.iVdIT "PUCATION -°SHORT ] - - 2M C WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:. '
N. C. Department of EnV ironment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality./ NPDES unit.
1617 Mail 6fervic6 Ccnte4 Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
NPDES Permit Number C00,33 D? 1
Af you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to m6tfeigg one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Other ise,' pleaseprint,or type.
1. Contact Information: -
Owner Name
Facility Name y n
Mailing Address R
City 60
State / Zip Code -Z
Telephone Number {ZS 1 % q
Fax Number (o tI-X?
e-mail Address �p r Th e V t c e b W p r• L 2. C® M
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above[]
Street Address or State Road,
City 0 b� Yl S v r
State / Zip Code
County r-r X . g1 a. Yet rt
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. {Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or O\RG) \.
Name T'r)-e4\k\ 1 �@
Mailing Address
V.
State ® Zip Code fib' A ku
Telephone Number q -7 y a�
Fax Number ( ) q -) c(
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public.

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y NPDES F-'"—MIT APPLICATION - SHORT ; RM C - WTP
Fc scharges associated,withwater treatm plants
S. Type of treatment plant:
Conventional. (Includes coagulation, flocculation, -and, .sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration- and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
Membrane Technology.(RO, nanofiltration). `
Check here if the .treatment process also.. uses a water softener
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
3,y �aCr✓ c� �� -
7_ 1kneribe the process(CS) SW the raw e
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
9. Number of separate discharge points:
Outfall Identification number(s)
10. Frequency of discharge:. Continuous ❑ . Intermittent [
If intermittent: -
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
11. Plant design potable flowrate `D®Q MGD
Backwash or reject flow MGD =
12. - Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall,, including
latitude and longitude):
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NPDES PE IT APPLICATION d SHORT F NI C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potentialto be discharged.
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one).
Yes ❑
No W
15. Additional information:
➢ Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
➢ Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items I -IS.
➢ New applicants must contact the NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
➢ Analyses of source water collected
➢ Engineering Alternative Analysis
➢ Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification .. .
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. .
North Carolina General Statute ' 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that Any person who knowingly malces any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document flex or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Management..Commission
implemeniting that Article, or who falsi&s, tampers with, or knowingly renders mac=ate any recording or
monitoring devwe or method reclaim to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or, regulat(ons of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemteanoz punishable
by a fine not to exceed M00% or by imprisonment not to e=eed six montim or by Both_ (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or It not more than 5 Yeas, or both,
for a similar offense.)
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DEM-P & E Fax:[phone] Oct 23 16:10
Staff Review and Evaluation.
NFDES Wastewater Ferntit
P. CQ/06
FAQLTI Y INFORMATION
Facility
Robbinsville Water, Treatment Plant
NPDES No.
NCOOSS071
Design Flow (MUD)
NOL - average flow is approximately 7,OW gpd
Facility Class
I
STREAM C14ARACTERI,STICS
Strum Name
Stream Class
504F>�''
Sub -basin
Drainage Area (min)
NA
S7QIO (cfs)
NA
W7QSD (efs)
NA
30Q2 (cfs)
NA
MC (%)
NA
Pm osed Changeq Parameters Affected Basis for than(s)
Compliance Schedule-. Nome
Special Condition(s). None
Permits & Engineering Contxments:
There have, apparently, been no treatment system inodifications since the last permit was issued. This
permit has been drafted without modifications as it was issued most recently in accordance with the
Division's guidance for water treatment plant disdk ges. Although this facility discharges into a
WS-I Trout stream, no TRC limit is recommended as the compliance data indicates that TRC has not
been detected for the past 24 months. An overall compliance review for this facility indicates that
consistent operation is not a problem. The recommendation is that this permit be renewed with existing
requirements.
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Prepared by:
Regional Office Evaluation and Recommendations:

North Carolina.
Department of Environment and Natural. Resources
Water. Pollution Control System Operator Certification Commission
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Chairman N.CDENR
CERTIFIED MAIL August 17, 2001
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Robbinsville WTP
PO Box 126
Robbinsville, NC 28771
System: Robbinsville WTP Wastewater Treatment System
Classification: Grade 1 Physical Chemical System
Subject: Designation of ORC and Backup ORC for Physical / Chemical
Permit:. NC0083071
Dear :
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission adopted Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306, Classification of Physical / Chemical Systems, effective April 1, 1999. In
order to insure the proper operation and maintenance of these systems, this Rule requires that
all systems permitted for a physical / chemical process to treat wastewater be classified as
physical / chemical systems.
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems designed for (1) the remediation
of contaminated groundwater, or (2) that utilizes a "primarily physical process to treat
wastewaters, (with the exception of reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration
systems), then that system shall be classified as a Grade I Physical / Chemical Water Pollution
Control System. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(a)
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems that utilizes a primarily chemical
process to treat wastewaters (including those systems whose treatment processes are
augmented physical processes), they shall be classified as a Grade H Physical / Chemical
Water Pollution Control System. Reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration systems
shall also be classified as Grade H Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System. Rule
15A NCAC 8G .0306(b)
If the.water pollution control system that has, as part of its treatment process, biological water
pollution control system that may be classified under Rule .0302, then that system shall be
subject to additional classification as a biological water pollution control system. Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306(c)
Any -water pollution control system subject to classification under Rule .0302 of this Section,
utilizing a physical / chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process,
shall not be subject to additional classification. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(d)
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission hereby classifies
your system as a Grade 1 Physical Chemical System. This classification is based on
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information submitted in your application for a NPDES permit and/or based on the
information you provided in the physical chemical classification survey that you completed
during the months of April -May 2001.
As required by Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0202(2) and the subject permit, a certified Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC) and back-up operator of the appropriate type must be
designated for each classed system. Your system requires an ORC and back-up
operator who hold valid physical / chemical operator certificates. Please complete and
return the enclosed designation form to this office by December 31, 2003. Failure to
designate a properly certified ORC and back-up operator is a violation of the permit issued
for this system.
In accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0406(b), individuals presently working at physical /
chemical water pollution control systems holding a valid Grade I, II, III, or IV wastewater
treatment plant operator certification, may apply for a conditional operators physical /
chemical certificate without examination. He or she may do so if, he or she has one year
experience and has successfully completed a training school sponsored or co -sponsored by the
Commission for Grade I or Grade 2 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System
Operators. This conditional certification allows the bearer to act as the ORC or Backup
ORC of that System only. This conditional certification must be renewed annually per
section .0700 of the rules. The Rules for this certification as well as others is found on the
DWQ/Technical Assistance and Certification Unit web page (http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/).
Plans are now being made to conduct the first physical chemical school in January 15-18,
2002 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. This school is co -sponsored by AWWA/WEA
and the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. As soon as
arrangements for the school are finalized you will receive more information.
If we can be of assistance or you have any questions concerning this requirement, please call
James Pugh at 919-733-0026. ext. 341 or e-mail: [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Tony Arnold, Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Enclosures
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Central Files
TAC Facility Files

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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
. Division of Water Quality
ly Eaves Perdue
Governor
The Honorable Bobby Smith
Mayor Pro -Tern
P.O. Box 126
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
Dear Mayor Smith:
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
December 21,1
Dee Freeman
Secretary
JAN 2 5 2013
D\C Q%Surface "'aler Protection Section
Ashc%i,;L� R. <,ioria; Office
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
NCO083071
Robbinsville W 'f P
Graham County
Facility Class I
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15,
2007 (or as subsequently amended).
The following changes have been incorporated into this permit renewal:
_• A monitoring frequency for aluminum was reduced to Quarterly based on the Divisions Permitting
Strategy for Water Treatment Plants.
• A monitoring frequency for iron was reduced to Quarterly based on the Divisions Permitting
Strategy for Water Treatment Plants.
• A monitoring frequencies for turbidity, flow and TRC were reduced to 2/Month based on the
Divisions Permitting Strategy for Water Treatment Plants.
• Monitoring for the Settleable Solids was removed based on the Divisions Permitting Strategy for
Water Treatment Plants.
• A sample type for flow measurement was updated based on the Divisions Permitting Strategy for
Water Treatment Plants.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org
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A Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring was added to the permit based on the Divisions F
Strategy for Water Treatment Plants (Please refer to A. (2)).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this f
unacceptable to you, you have the right, to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming -to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made,
this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be -required. If you have any questions concerning this permit,
please contact Sergei Chemikov at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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cc: Central Files
NPDES Files _
Asheville Regional Office ./ Surf_ace Water Protection -Section _�
Aquatic I oxicology Unit (e-copy)

Permit NCO083071
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
EPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, the
Town of Robbinsville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Robbinsville WTP
NCSR 1110
Graham County
to receiving waters designated as Rock Creek in the Little Tennessee River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 2012.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30,
2017.
Signed this day December 21, 2012.
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C4atles Wakild K., i ctor
C'Authority
ion of Water Quality
of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge
are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance; any previously issued permit bearing.
this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and
discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms,
and provisions included herein.
The Town of Robbinsville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a Conventional Water Treatment Plant producing drinking.
water with a discharge of filter -backwash wastewater. This Water Treatment Plant
currently has a design potable flowrate of 0.5 MGD and a maximum, monthly
average wastewater discharge of 0.018 MGD
2. This facility is located 3.4 miles South of the Town of Robbinsville on NCSR 1110
in Graham County.
3. The Town of Robbinsville WTP consists of settling tubes and conventional filter.
4. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into the Rock Creek, classified C-Trout, HQW waters in. the Little Tennessee River
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Total Sus ended' Solids
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2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity'
Monitor 8s Report
2/Month
Grab'
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Iron
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
17.0 ug L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Aluminum
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity4
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 10 NTU. If the
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level cannot
cause any increase in the turbidity in.the receiving water.
2. Monitoring and limit shall only be applicable if chlorine is used for disinfection. The Division
shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 Pg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a
North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50
pg/ L.
3. Duration of the discharge shall be noted in log books and a Total daily discharge reported in
the DMR.
4. Whole Effluent Toxicity shall be monitored by chronic toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 10.0%.
Tests shall be conducted in February, May, August and November (Refer to Part A. (2.) for
details).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
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A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QRTRLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in th4
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 10.0%. The testing
shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7day pass/fail test. The tests will be performed during the
months of February, May, August, and November. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed
at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code
TGP3B. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later
than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to
the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then
monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test
requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of
such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR &
all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour pi
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Comrnission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe propeLly damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Dutyto Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violatic
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] .
Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to crir
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000; per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class 1I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class I1 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Du to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.CA), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part H.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as•fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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arability
provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
ainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the.Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if-
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurat
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new aut
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior tc
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certi)�, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(Q.
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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;3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or.Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a, defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse e.
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Par.
(1) of this section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.13.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject tothis requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved undei 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
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For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall re
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c.. The date(s) analyses were performed;
.d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certific
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitc
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not rr___
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The
report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the
facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The
report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which
annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels';
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L,);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,060 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In.this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character'of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5 0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permit
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compN
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary reg
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the defmition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts ILD and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10); .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .09I7; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215. 1 (a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine; independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all S'IU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC' 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
Version 1110912011

NPDES Permit Standard
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NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection. Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Prop -ram Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;.
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Pro rg ams
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES:
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ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
Division of Water Quality
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman
Governor Secretary
August 31, 2012
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Honorable Bobby Smith
Town of Robbinsville
P.O. Box 129
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
7010 1870 0003 0874 9247
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and
RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT
NOV-2012-FK-0001
Robbinsville Water Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NCO083071
Graham County
Response deadline: September 17, 2012
Dear Mr. Smith:
On August 9, 2012, staff of the Division of Water Quality of the Asheville Regional Office
conducted an investigation of a fish kill that had occurred in Long Creek, in the Town of
Robbinsville in Graham County. The fish kill occurred August 8, 2012, in a stream segment of
Long Creek below the Stanley Furniture ball field downstream to the confluence with Tallulah
Creek.
According to the information gathered during the site visit and subsequently provided by the Town
of Robbinsville, personnel form the Town illegally discharged approximately 4,000 gallons of
alum sludge, originating from the Town's water plant on August 8, 2012, into a stormwater
drainage ditch adjacent to Long Creek. Those actions violated certain state statutes, water quality
standards and permit conditions (listed below) and caused the death of fish. in the portion of Long
Creek described above.
VIOLATIONS
I. Removal of Best Usage —15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) — Approximately 5,280 feet of Long
Creek, designated as class C; Trout waters, was impacted by sludge entering the stream
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone:www.ncwaterquality.org
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from and an adjacent storm channel representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation
of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2).
H. Discharge Without a- Valid Permit 143-215.1. (6) Cause or permit any waste, directly or
indirectly, to be discharged to or in any manner intermixed with the waters of the State in
violation of the water quality standards applicable to the assigned classifications or in
violation of any effluent standards or limitations established for any point source, unless
allowed as a condition of any permit, special order or other appropriate instrument issued
or entered into by the Commission under the provisions of this Article.
III. NPDES Permit No. NCO083071 Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution
Controls - 6. Removed Substances - Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants
removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of
in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from
such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
REQUIRED RESPONSE
This Office requests that you respond in writing by September 17, 2012. Your response should be
sent to both the attention of Jeff Menzel, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70,
Swannanoa, NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy or at the Compliance Permitting Unit 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items:
• Describe the events that led to the disposal of sludge
• Actions taken by the Town to remediate the discharge
• Actions taken to prevent the occurrence of such an event in the future
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation
for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any
future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above -mentioned response to this
correspondence will be considered in this process. These violations and any future violations
are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation.
Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Jeff Menzel at (828) 296-
4658.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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The permittee shall report to the Director the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public
health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware
of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the
circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation,
maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with
a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted
is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Permittee Address Phone Number e-mail address Permit Exp. Date
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71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylene
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Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
No Flow / Discharge From Site Check this box if no discharge occurs, and as result, there are no data to be entered for all of the
parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
* ORC On Site ?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8AG 0204.
'"'If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506 (b) (2) (D).

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL ouALrTV
October 17, 2017
Steve Hooper
Town of Robbinsville
4Court St
Robbinsville, NC 28771-0129
Subject: Permit Renewal
Application No. NCO083071
Robbinsville WTP
Graham County
Dear Applicant:
ROY COOPER
Gammor
MICHAEL S. REiGAN
Secretory
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
REC"EVED
Division of Water Resources
0CT 2 3 2017
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regic<<al Office
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges the October 16, 2017 receipt of your permit renewal application
and supporting documentation. Your application will be assigned to a permit writer within the Section's NPDES WW
permitting branch. Per G.S. 150E-3 your current permit does not expire until permit decision on the application is made.
Continuation of the current permit is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit.
The permit writer will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal: Please respond
in a timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to allow a complete review of the application and
renewal of the permit.
Information regarding the status of your renewal application can befound online using the Department of Environmental
Quality's Environmental Application Tracker at:
https•//dgg nc gov/permits-regulationsIDermit-guidance/environmental-application tracker
If you have any additional questions about the permit, please contact the primary reviewer of the application using the
links available within the Application Tracker.
Sincerely,
'A)�' �d
Wren The ford
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Permitting Section
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-RO7-6300

McGill
A S S O C I A T E S
October 13, 2017
Charles Weaver, Asheville Region NPDES Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Weaver:.
RECe DINCDEUDWR
OCT 16 20V
Water a Sion ty
Permitting
RE: Town of Robbinsville
Permit Renewal Application
NPDES Permit No. NCO083071
Graham County, North Carolina
On behalf of the Town of Robbinsville, please find enclosed the NPDES Short Form C -
WTP application, site map, and process flow schematic for the above referenced discharge permit.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
KYLE SEAMAN, PE
Project Engineer
[e-mail]
Enclosure
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cc: Steve Hooper — Mayor, Town of Robbinsville
Ben Cathey, PE, McGill Associates
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Water OLIa!ity Regional Operations
55 Broad Street P.O. Box 2259
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Asheville, North Carolina 28802
ph: 828.252.0575
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number NCnng-m71
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move .fr�om,one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Town of Robbinsville
Facility Name
Robbinsville Water Treatment Plant
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 126
City
Robbinsville
State / Zip Code
North Carolina / 28771
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 2457 Long Creek Road
City
Robbinsville
State / Zip Code
North Carolina / 28771
County -
Graham
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility.. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number ( )
Fax Number ( )
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public
Page 1 of 4
Version 5/2012

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
reatment plant:
nventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
ration and disinfection)
i Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface water from Long, Burgan and Rock Creek.
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
-Raw water is treated using a package treatment plant consisting of a flash mixer, flocculation
chamber, settling basin, media filter and clearwell. Raw water is mixed with alum and polymer
in the flash mixing. Following filtration the water is mixed with soda ash and chlorine gas prior
to being sent the clearwell and distribution system.
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
-Waste from the settling basing and media filter backwash aresentt uom sel Qdge lfag 000h
where the water is decanted and discharged into the receivingstrew-`'-"�
0 CT 2 3 2011
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Water C1ua�ity R.e: ior.al Operations Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Asheville,-
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑. Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 2.5 - 7 Duration: 3 Hours
11. Plant design potable flowrate 0.5 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.006 MGD (Monthly Average May 2016 - Present)
0.017 MGD (Monthly Average January 2015 - May 2016)
0.018 MGD (Permitted Maximum, Monthly Average)
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
-Rock Creek. See attached map for discharge location including latitude and longitude.
Page 2 of 4 Version 5/2012

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
st all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
nts, that have the potential to be discharged.
duminum sulfate
:ate / ferrous sulfate
X AUWL...0 No
t
Yes
No
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines No
Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 No
List any other additives below:
Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)
Polymer
Chlorine (Gas)
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
-See Attached.
Solids Handling Plan .
-Solids that accumulate in the Alum Sludge Lagoon are pumped into the sanitary manhole
on site and then pumped on to the Town's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
New applicants are highly encouraged to contact a permit coordinator with the
NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Analyses of source water collected
• Engineering Alternative Analysis
• Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
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Version 5/2012

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
7. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Steve Hooper Mayor
Printed name of Person Signing Title
U- 1p-
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, orwho falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of,a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed'$25,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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WATER TREATMENT PLANT
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Toll Free: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: en,°- ronrriegtsn n q) nl ci
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January 31, 2018
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations- Asheville Regional Office
Attention: Janet Cantwell
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
RE: Notice of Violation
Tracking 9: NOV—2018-MV-0013
Robbinsville WTP
NPDES, Permit No. NCO083071
Graham County
Dear Ms. Cantwell,
Per the Notice of Violation for Robbinsville WTP; for missing Solids, Total Suspended.
The results were entered under the wrong column due to a clerical error.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mark Teague
Environmental, Inc.

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Steve Hooper
Town of Robbinsviile
PO Box 126.
Robbinsville, 'NC 2817,-1,
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-MV-0013
Permit No. NCO083071
Robbinsville WTP
Graham County
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indicated below.
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Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type.of Violation
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended 7/31/20I7 2 X month Frequency Violation
Concentration (CO530)
Remedial actions, if -not already. implemented) 'should be takdn 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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5 FACILITY STA
Facility Status: (Please creek one of the
All monitoring data and sampling €cequer -les meet.
Nvision of'Wda, r Resourc
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FEB - 8 2018
requirements
Water OUONNI R.o,-tonal opfiarnplia
All monitoring data and sampling freque c; ie __ ue NOT. meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on cam a :c�uoris being taken in respect to equipment, operation,
maintenanbe, etc., and a time table for improveme fts c made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this documei 211a n�-r+ �,.� gaepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system design ., 3.y 1:�- -,'personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inqu�rya *ci a � -sa-i L-r BG7s �'. o manage the system, or those
persons directly responsible for gathering the erg b- -gin tftiait:qma on is. to the best of my knowledge and belief,
true, accurate, and complete. I am aware tha r- are.S gr¢fTit' tp=nalfes for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and impriso-nrrierjt. M ` nazang violations"
J oym: ui-Iccoolnsv: te.. mayor Steve Hooper
P.O. Box 12(e 828-479-3250 'I''ov. 30 2017
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CODES
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Town of 2?966inMffe
(PO Box 126
&66irrMffe, N.C.28771
(Phone. [phone]
Fox (828) 4 79-92 72
Emair. townofy66insyilre@fiiotmaifcom
Mayor. Steve Yffooper
CCerks: 9Randy Sharpe
Shari Birchfiefd
August 31, 2017
To whom it may concern:
Council- Bobby Smith
,fan T Brooks
jackyAyers
This letter is to inform you that Mike Ladd is no longer
the ORC for the Town of Robbinsville.
At the present time we have two employees enrolled for
class/testing for physical chemical in September. This was
the earliest we were able to get them enrolled.
1.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
&6 -- k- - - - -
Mayor Steve Hooper
Divisioon fvWate Resources .
SE 5 20V
Water ouality Regional, operations
Asheville Pe-gional

P.O. Box 954 Cullowhee, NC 28723
tic 50 West Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779
Phone [phone] [phone]
ENVIRONMENTAL FAX (828) 586=0800
111C. °° —was—ters°m'm, E-mail [e-mail]
Certificate of Rna.fpoio
Client Name: Robbinsville WATP Collection Date: 7/26/2017
Address: c/o 2675 Skyland Drive Date Received: 7/26/2017
Sylva, NC 28779
RESULTS
Sample Identification: Robbinsville WATP F.f iient (mah)
Date
Foot -
Parameters
Result
MDL
Units
Analyzed
Method
notes
Solids, Total
Suspended
<5.0
5.0
m /L
7/31/2017
SM 2540 D-1997
Sample Identification: Upstream (grab)
Parameters
Result
MDL
Units
Date
Analyzed.
Method
Foot -
notes
Turbidity
<1.0
1.0
NTU
7/27/2017
SM 2130 B-2001
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Sample Identification: Downstream (grab)
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Parameters
Result
MDL
-
Units
Date
Analyzed,
Method
Foot -
notes
Turbidity
<1.0
1.0
NTU
7/27/2017
SM 2130 B-2001
t'-"Ulthcw L�I�Yt
fidihpny Ti ona, Laboratory Supervisor
Date
Report prepared: 8/29/2017 1:50 PM page 1 of 1

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ENVIRONMENTAL
In A ■ Water & Wartewaler Serviers
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Client Name: Robbinsville WATP
Address: c/o 2675 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
P.O. Box 954 Cullowhee, NC 28723
50 West Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779
Phone [phone] [phone]
FAX [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Certificate of Zfnafp5io
Collection Date: 7/13
Date Received: 7/13,
RESULTS
Sample Identification: Robbinsville WATP Rf m-.nt (arah)
Division of Water Resources
SEP 5 2017
Water Qualittii Regional operations
Q 7 Asheville Regiora; office
17
Date
Foot -
Parameters
Result
MDL
Units
Anal zed
Method
notes
Solids, Total
Suspended
<5.0
5.0
mg/L
7/17/2017
SM 2540 D-1997
Sample Identification: Unstream (orah)
Parameters
Result
MDL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Method
Foot -
notes
Turbidity
<1.0
1.0
NTU
7/14/2017
SM 2130 B-2001
g
Sample Identification: Downstream (grab)
Parameters
Result
MDL
Units
Date
Analyze
Method
Foot -
notes
Turbidity
1.4
1.0
NTU
7/14/2017
SM 2130 B-2001
�L�du'•ai Lt��r✓
Axtlhony irona, Laboratory Supervisor
Report prepared: 8/29/2017 1:48 PM
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Date
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WaterResources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 30, 2016
Steve Hooper, Mayor
Town of Robbinsville
PO Box 126
Robbinsville, NC 28771
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Robbinsville WTP
Permit No: NCO083071
Graham County
Dear Mayor Hooper:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
On December 9, 2016, I conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the NPDES
Discharge Permit that serves the Robbinsville WTP. .Based on records reviewed, on -site
evaluation and interviews with staff, the system was determined to be in compliance with
Permit NC0083071. The system and its components appear to be well maintained and
operated.
The assistance of Michael Ladd (ORC) in conducting the inspections was greatly
appreciated. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
recommendations. If there are questions or additional information is needed, please feel free
to contact me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Mikal illmer
Environmental Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
.rW.Q�AshevifleTFrle
Michael Ladd, ORC
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letter 12-9-2016.doc

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Fofm Approved.
PA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Repot
Approval expires 8-31=98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code • NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 LJ 2 LJ 3 I NCOO83071 111 12 16/12/06 17 18 ICI 19 I � I 20Ij
21111.1111111 111I1AJIllIIII I I I I I I I I I I I �6
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES Permit Number)
11:OOAM 16/12l06
13/02/01
Robbinsville WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Long Creek Rd NCSR 1110
Robbinsville NC 28771
12:OOPM 16/12/06
17/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Michael J. Ladd/ORC/828-360-6401/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Michael J. Ladd,PO Box 126 Robbinsville NC 287710126/ORC/828-479-2866/ Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit.,-, -., ..:.- .. Flow Measurement . ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mikal Willmer ARO VVQ//828-296-4686/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
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31 NC00B3071 I11 12 16/12/06 17
Inspection Type
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(Cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The Inspector, Mikal Willmer with the Asheville Regional Office conducted a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection (CEI) of the NPDES Discharge Permit that serves the Robbinsville WTP on December 9,
2016. Michael Ladd, ORC, was present and assisted in the inspection.
The Town of Robbinsville may wish to clarify the means of dechlorination in future permit renewals.
Sludge is being removed from the WTP lagoon as needed and hauled to Robbinsville WWTP. Overall
the facility appeared well operated and maintained and in compliance with NPDES Permit No.
NC0083071.
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Permit: NCO083071 Owner - Facility: Robbinsville WTP
Inspection Date: 12/06/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The property around the lagoon and WTP is well maintained. ORC, Mike Ladd, does not
perform process control, this plant is physical/chemical treatment only.
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Comment: Facility is as described in permit. The method of dechlorination was not listed in the most
recent.permit application and -permit. The Town of Robbinsville may wish to clarify
the
process for future reference.
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO083071 Owner - Facility: Robbinsville WTP
Inspection Date: 12/06/2016 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Comment: The laqoon is lined and shallow. The sludge blanket is visible from the edae of the laaoon.
Town maintenance hauls the sludge to the Robbinsville WWTP as needed. A total of 62,000
gallons of sludge was hauled in October of this year. The ORC stated they
have not
experienced any problems with animals around the lagoon.
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months by Ken Street. It was last calibrated on December 5, 2016. The plant discharges
aporoximatelv 6000 GPD every 24 hrs for 30 to 60 minutes.
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Yes No NA NE
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wastewater is dechlorinated with calcium thiosulfate before discharge.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: Access to the effluent pipe is well maintained. The outfall discharges onto rip rap above
Rock Creek. The receiving creek did not appear to be visually impaired by the discharge.
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Yes No NA NE
Page# 4

Permit: NCO083071 Owner - Facility: Robbinsville WTP
Inspection Date: 12/06/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type E ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)?
Comment: Permit requires -grab samples.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
E
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are'all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
N
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑
❑
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
❑
❑
E
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
N
❑
110
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
❑
E
❑
❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
❑
❑
❑
Comment: A coot/ of the permit is kept on file with all other documentation. Mr. Ladd uses the DMR as
his operator's log for the WTP. Any comments or adjustments are recorded on the DMR.
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
0 ❑
❑
❑ _
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
E ❑
❑
❑
Is the generator tested under load?
E ❑
❑
❑
Page# 5

Permit: NC0083071 ' Owner - Facility: Robbinsville WTP
Inspection Date: 12/06/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE -.
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
❑
❑
❑
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power.?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The Town of Robbinsville has a maintenance contract to have the generator serviced
annually. The generator self -tests every Tuesday morning under load.
Page# 6

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete appliaatioa to:
N. C. Departmaent of Envhonment and Natural Resources
Digision of Water .QuaW / NPDES Unit
111714ail Service_Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDE$ Permit Number
I. f you are completing this form in computer use the -TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from 1. one
field to the next To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box Ot herwise, Please print or type.
1, Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip'Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
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Name of the firm consultant or other entdy
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Name
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Days "week -discharge occurs:
potable flowrate � s0 MGD
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Backwash or reject flow D_ _ g MGD
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15. Additional information;
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the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
> Solids Handling plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15.
> New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDEN1t Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted.? ❑ Yes ❑ No
> Analyses of source water collected
> Engineering Alternative Analysis
> Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse water quality model. Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am fame'liar with the information contained in the application and that to the
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unpiementing that Article, or who falsifies, tamp rs vnthnoroknowiri Environmental Management Commission
monitoring device or method required to be o __y renders inaccurate any recording or
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Pat McCrory
Governor
February 10, 2015
Honorable Bobby Smith, Mayor Pro-Tem
Town of Robbinsville
P.O. Box 126
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771-0126
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
NOD-2016-MV-0013 -`
Permit No. NCO083071
Robbinsville WTP r
Graham County /
Dear Mayor Smith:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
A review of Robbinsville WTP's monitoring report for August 2014 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring Frequency
Violation
Solids, Total Suspended -
Concentration
Month ending
08/31/2014
2 X Month
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in
fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance: If the above
parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt
of this letter to,Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this
office.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Resources may
pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural :Resources'
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mayor Robert Cagle
Town of Robbinsville
P.O. Box 1537
Robbinsville, NC
Dear Permittee:
Charles Wakild, P.E. D�`rr~Director ,l5 ��
May 9, 2012 2012
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Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NCO083071
Robbinsville WTP
Graham County
Your NPDES permit expires on November 30, 2012. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina
(15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations state that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days
prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you
may disregard this notice.
Your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than June 3, 2012. Failure
to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger penalties may be assessed
depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after November 30, 2012, the current permit must be
renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact
me at the telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the
telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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NPDES PERMIT NCO083071
ROBBINSVILLE WTP
GRAHAM COUNTY
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
➢ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee , or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
➢ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
➢ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen. H. Sullins
Governor Director
November 25, 2012
THE HONORABLE BOBBY SMITH
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF ROBBINSVILLE
PO BOX 126
ROBBINSVILLE NC 287710126
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Permit Number NC0083071
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Case Numbers:I` 2000142 OOOr1 .;
Graham County
Dear Mayor Smith:
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 6568 in the amount ofv2;w536.7eceived from you dated
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October 5, 2012. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility,
and this case -has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Charles H Weaver at 919-807-6391.
Sincerely,
Jovonah Weeden
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Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Bobby Smith, -Mayor Pro -Tern
Town of Robbinsville
P.O. Box 126
Robbinsville, NC 28771-0126
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
October 1, 2012
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Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO083071
�To`wn of Robbrsvrlle�•�'
RUM' msviille WTP
Case N6 2".Al2�0001 -"
Graham County
Dear Mayor Smith:
,This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$253"6 76y($2,000.00 civil penalty + $536.76 enforcement costs) against Town of Robbinsville.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Robbinsville violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO083 071, 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2)., and
G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the
maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any
person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-
215. 1 (a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Town of Robbinsville:
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NorthCarolina
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]KK'
Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.om
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$2,000.00 1 of the 3 violations - Removal of Best Usage —15A NCAC
02B.0211 (2)
$0.00 2 of 3 violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit 143-215.1.
$0.00 3 of 3 violations - NPDES Permit No. NCO083071 Section C.
Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
$2,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$536.76 Enforcement Costs
$2536.76 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
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. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please
prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In

(2)
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nining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
iered:
whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282. 1 (b)
was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that .
you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

In,
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hear
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a pe
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of 1Adm1111SLIULIve
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office
of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed - provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days
following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please
be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Menzel of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Chuck ranford, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
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Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
;ase Number: FK-2012-0001
d Party: Town of Robbinsville
Permit No. NC0083071
County: Graham
Amount Assessed: $2,536.76
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 Hearing, 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 applies. 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);
(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:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF GRAHAM
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
THE TOWN OF ROBBINSVILLE
PERMIT NO. NCO083071
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONME
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADNHNSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. FK-2012-0001
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2,536.76 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 1, 2012, 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 Quality 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.
This the
day of
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Robbinsville
CASE NUMBER: FK-2012-0001
PERMIT: NCO083071 FACILITY: Robbinsville WTP COUNTY: Graham REGION: Asheville
Other Violations
MONITORING
PENALTY REPORT AREA DESCRIPTION
2,000.00
Removal of best usage
VIOLATION
DATE VIOLATION TYPE
08/08/12 Fish Kill Violation

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The Honorable Bobby Cagle, Jr.
Town of Robbinsville
P.O.' Box 126
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28711
Dear Mayor Cagle:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. -Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
November 17, 2008
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Subject: Permit Correction to Robbinsville WTPJALI T Y SECTION
NPDES Permit NC008307__:!Ls±f_`�I���E 1ONAL 0FF-ICEs_
Robbinsville WTP
Graham County
Division personnel have reviewed and corrected an error on your existing NPDES Permit A. (1), Effluent
Limitations and Monitoring Requirements page. The June 1, 2008, Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit date
has been changed to June 1, 2009.
We are forwarding you the new A. (1), "Effluent Limitations and Monitoring requirements" page with the
corrected TRC limit date of June 1, 2009. You should replace your existing A. (1) effluent page in your current
permit with this new page. This permit correction is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit correction are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B
of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh,, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be_final and
binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements, to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required
by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob
Guerra at telephone number [phone].
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Permit NC0083071
FLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the .
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
' Effluent
Limits
Monitoring Requireirients-
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Characteristics
Montly
Daily{
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample Location,'.`
Flow
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 m L
45.0 m L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 m L
0.2 m L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity'
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
Upstream 8s
Downstream
Iron
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
1 17.0 u L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 10 NTU. If the
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level cannot
cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
2. A total residual chlorine (TRC) limit has been added to this permit. The limit will take effect
June 1, 2009. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor TRC with no effluent
limit.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/l to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values
reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values
fall below 50 ug/l.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.

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Jeff Menzel
Division of Water Quality
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Swannanoa, NC 28772
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John Hennessy
Compliance Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Response to Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
NOV-2012-FK-0001
Robbinsville Water Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit # NCO083071
Graham County
Dear Sirs:
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the above referenced. As we have stated from the
beginning of this matter the Town of Robbinsville deeply regrets this occurrence and is fully
committed to taking every action necessary to mitigate and rectify this unfortunate incident.
As you know, on August 8, 2012, sludge material from the settling ponds containing backwash
from the filtering system at the Town's drinking water treatment plant was dumped into a dry
ditch near Long Creek. This material then flowed into Long Creek and caused damage to the
fish population downstream. The same day and within a few hours of this discharge the matter
came to the attention of Town officials who immediately reported it to the North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and other appropriate agencies. Further, the Town made
immediate efforts to contain the discharge and after the discharge area was inspected by
Department of Natural Resource personnel, the Town cleaned the area of the discharge and.
removed the remaining sludge to the fullest extent possible. The Town of Robbinsville has fully
cooperated with the Department of Natural Resources and all other relevant agencies and will
continue to do so.
The morning after the dumping I interviewed the two Town workers who actually did the
dumping, as well as their supervisor and other workers who were assisting in the pumping of the
sludge from the settling ponds. I had these persons write out statements concerning the incident
and would be glad to share these with you upon your request (and subject to compliance with.
applicable North Carolina personnel laws). From my interviews it was clear the two workers and
their supervisor knew the proper way to dispose of this sludge (into the manhole adjacent to the

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ditch), however they chose to dump a portion of the sludge into the ditch anyway, apparently
because those loads contained a good deal of leaves and other such materials that would clog and
block the screen at the manhole, requiring them to stop the dump and clean the screen multiple
times. This was discussed between the two workers and their supervisor, who, according to the il
statements of the two workers and other workers, essentially told them that if they did that they
were "on their own" and he "knew nothing about it'.
This incident aside, these two workers and the supervisor were very good employees with
several years of service without any such issues ever occurring before. I fully believe that these
individuals had no idea of the damage their actions would cause, and I am also satisfied that
there was no ill -will or malice on their part. I believe they simply saw this as a harmless shortcut
that would make the job quicker and easier. I do not believe, nor did their statements indicate,
that they intended to dump the materials into Long Creek, rather their intent was to put the
materials in the dry ditch (apparently the sludge overflowed the ditch into the creek). None -the -
less, given the seriousness of the matter, and given their intentional disregard of the proper and
long standing procedure and practice (of which they had knowledge of and had been instructed
in) these three employees were dismissed from employment by action of the Town Board on
August 10, 2012, after due disciplinary hearings and discussions.
In regards to remediating the discharge, as stated above, after the matter came to the attention of
Town officials, the Town took immediate action to contain the materials, including placing
containment booms and over fifty hay bales in the ditch to stop further drainage into the creek.
Town crews worked on the site with containment efforts until 3:30 am, August 90'. Later in the
day on the 9d' (the day following the dumping), and after the area had been inspected by
Department of Natural Resource personnel, the Town cleaned the area of the discharge and
removed the remaining sludge to the fullest extent possible. We have previously provided post -
cleanup pictures to Mr. Jeff Menzel.
In regards to actions taken to prevent the occurrence of such an event in the future, we believe
the disciplinary action taken has sent a clear message to all employees as to the importance of
following proper procedure in such matters. Further, the Town has, since this occurrence, further
stressed to all Town crews the importance of following proper procedure in such matters and has
confirmed all personnel performing this and similar task are aware of and have been trained in
proper procedure. The Town has also created a "Sludge Removal" form to be used any time
sludge is removed from the water plant or waste water treatment plant. These forms will
document the time of the sludge removal and the time, place and amount of the dumping of the
sludge. The sludge removal portion of the task and the sludge dumping portion of the task will
be confirmed and signed off on by separate persons supervising that particular portion of the
task. This segregation of supervision should insure that for every truck load of sludge that is
removed, one supervisor records its removal, and a second supervisor confirms its proper
disposal.
The Town of Robbinsville would again like to express its fullest regret concerning this matter.
We have, and will continue to, cooperate frilly to correct the situation and prevent any other such
occurrence. As I hope I have explained above, this incident occurred not because of lack of
training or knowledge, but simply because the employees involved thought they could take a

shortcut that would not cause any harm. We feel we have taken steps to deter any such future
conduct by the above mentioned increased emphasis on following proper procedures and the
segregation of supervision. Also, we feel we made a full and immediate report of the matter,
contained the discharge and cleaned the area as soon and as completely as possible, and have
cooperated fully with all relevant agencies, and will continue to do so. Throughout the incident
the Town made every effort to keep the public and press as fully informed as possible, subject to
relevant personnel laws. Thankfully, it appears, from my observations as a lay person, that fish
life in the area was not impacted on a long term basis, as I and other Town personnel observed
fish in the immediate vicinity of the discharge only a few days later.
Again, thank you for this opportunity to respond to the Notice of Violation. We hope the
information set out above and the Town's prior good history will be considered. If there is
anything further you should need please contact us.
Sincerely,
Bobby Smith
Town of Robbinsville, Mayor Pro-Tem

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
FENarth,.Carolina Department' vironment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
October 5, 2007
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Town of Robbinsville
P.O. Box 126
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Robbinsville WTP
Permit No: NCO083071
Graham County
Dear Mayor Cagle:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on September 7, 2007. The facility appeared to be in
compliance with permit NCO083071 and is well maintained and operated. The kind
assistance of Mr. Michael Ladd of Earth Environmental was appreciated.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations -and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext.
4667.
Sincerely,
Oan��aQ'
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Environmental Specialist
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
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Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 LI 2 i51 3I N00083071 Ill 121 07/09/07 117 18ICI 19ISI 20I II
Remarks
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Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Robbinsville WTP
11:45 AM 07/09/07
03/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Long Creek Rd NCSR 1110
Robbinsville NC 28771 _
12:00 PM 07/09/07
07/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Re presentative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Michael J. Ladd, PO Box 126 Robbinsville NC 28771/ORC/826- Contacted
479-2886/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit .Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) , `p Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCO083071 I11 12I 07/09/07 1
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Mike Ladd assisted in the inspection of this facility.
The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on June 22, 2 006, by Janet Cantwell.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year.
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Permit: NCO083071
Inspection Date: 09/07/2007
Permit
Owner - Facility: Robbinsville WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NC0083071
Inspection Date: 09/07/2007
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Owner - Facility: Robbinsville WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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North Carolina Department of tnvironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
>_ Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
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July 14, 2006 u '`
Honorable Bobby Cagle, Jr., Mayor
Town of Robbinsville
PO Box 126
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Town of Robbinsville
Robbinsville Water Treatment Plant
Permit No: NCO083071
Graham County
Dear Mr. Cagle:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on June 22, 2006. The facility appeared to be in compliance
with Permit # NC0083071.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext.
4667.
Sincerely,
Janet Cantwell
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 N00083071 111 121 06/06/22 117 181 CI 191 SI 201
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA - -- - -- — - -Reserved------------------
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
04:50 PM 06/06/22
03/05/01
Robbinsville WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Long Creek Rd NCSR 1110
Robbinsville NC 28771
05:25 PM 06/06/22
07/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Michael J. Ladd,PO Box 126 Robbinsville NC 28771/ORC/828-479-2886/ yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance M Self -Monitoring Program ® Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell / ) JJ ARO wq//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Johnny Hensley/Water Plant.representative assisted in the inspection of the facility.
This facility consists of a discharge from a filter backwash lagoon.
This facility is well operated and maintained.
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Permit: NCO083071 Owner -Facility: Robbinsville WTP
Inspection Date: 06/22/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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