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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0001 65718126
Return Receipt Requested
June 16, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.l(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075965
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP (Water Treatment Plant)
Case No. MV-2017-0005
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $229.63 ($113.01 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Town of Burnsville.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Burnsville for the month of October 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075965. The
violations, which occurred in October 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Burnsville violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075965 and G.S. 143-215.l(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 maybe 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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Burnsville: J
State of North Carolina 1 Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500
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$113.01 for 1 o the 1 failures to properly monitor COPPER in violation of Permit No. NC007S965.
$113.01 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforc IIment Costs
$229.63 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A ic), 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 ext
resulting from the i
(2)
The duration and gi
(3)
The effect on grour
(4)
The cost of rectifyi
(5)
The amount of mor.
(6)
Whether the violati
(7)
The prior record of
Management Comr
(8)
The cost to the Stat
Within thirty (30) days of
(1)
Submit payment of
(2)
Submit a written rei
(3)
Submit a written rei
Option 1: Submit
at of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
olation;
Lvity of the violation;
l or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
g the damage;
-y saved by noncompliance;
n was committed willfully or intentionally;
he violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
ission has regulatory authority; and
of the enforcement procedures.,
of this notice, you must do one of the following:
penalty, OR
;t for remission, OR
A for an administrative hearing
t of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources'
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

r0tion2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
qest:
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 Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) 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;
(2) 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 Water Resources 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 Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
I.
If you wish to contest an� statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative 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 thei 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 petition ye
filed by facsimile (fax) or'.electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one ( ) copy and.a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative earings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
filing process.
The mailing address and
One (1) copy of the
Please indicate the case
Failure to exercise one of the
date/time received stamp (not
collection of the penalty throe
that occur after the review per
If you have any questions, pl
Regional Office at (828) 296
ATTACHMENTS
NPDES
and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]',
must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
itions above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
i a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
of this assessment.
contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regiona rvisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Unit - Enforcement File
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: MV-2017-0005
Assessed Party: Town of Burnsville
Permit No.: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Amount Assessed: $229.63
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 apply. 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:

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STATE OF NORTH CARO
COUNTY OF YANCEY
IN THE MATTER OF
OF CIVIL PENALTIES
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP
PERMIT NO. NCO075965
Having been assessed civil p,
of Water Resources dated Juj
the right to an administrative
assessment document. The i
penalty must be submitted to
of assessment. No new evid
notice of assessment.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
T ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
1 CASE NO. MV-2017-0005
ilties totaling $229.63 for violdtion(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
16, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
aring in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
lersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (3 0) days of receipt of the notice
ce in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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PERMIT: NCO075965
FACILITY: Burnsville 1MTP
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
ATTACHMENT A
Town of Burnsville
CASE NUMBER: MV-2017-0005
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Yancey
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter Frequency . Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
10/31/2016 10-2016 Copper, Total (as Cu) Monthly ug/I Frequency $113.01
Violation

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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Town of Burnsville
Facility Name: Burnsville WTP
Permit Number: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Case Number: MV-2017-0005
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Copper was not monitored monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional sample and the cost of
analyzing it at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
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
There have been no civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supe isor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Certified Mail # 70161370 0001 6571 8133
Return Receipt Requested
June 16, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
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 WW Permit No. NCO075965
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP (Water Treatment Plant)
Case No. MV-2017-0006
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $229.63 ($113.01 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Town of Burnsville.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report.
(DMR) submitted by Town of Burnsville for the month of November 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075965. The
violations, which occurred in November 201,6, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Burnsville violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075965 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 maybe 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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Burnsville:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVII. PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
iolator: Town of Burnsville
Facility Name: Burnsville WTP
Permit Number: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Case Number: MV-2017-0006
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Copper was not monitored monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional sample and the cost of
analyzing it at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
. It does not appear to be either.
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
There has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
c�—
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., RegionaTS"ervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Certified Mail # 70161370 0001 6571 8140
Return Receipt Requested
June 16, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
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 WW Permit No. NCO075965
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP (Water Treatment Plant)
Case No. MV 2017-0007
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $229.63 ($113.01 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Town of Burnsville.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Burnsville for the month of December 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075965. The
violations, which occurred in December 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Burnsville violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075965 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.l(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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Burnsville:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500
0

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filing process.
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Failure to exercise one of the optic
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that occur after the review period c
If you have any questions, please c
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ATTACHMENTS
NPDES
;ment in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
:arings within thirty (30) days lof receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
y through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
y and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the
igs within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
ministrative Hearings with all auestions reaardina the filine fee and/or the details of the
and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
I
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
;t also be served on DEQ as follows:
i
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center;
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
I
(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
s above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
mark), will result in this matter ibeing referred to the Attorney General's Office for
ivil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
'this assessment.
ntact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
)r via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davids
Water Quality Rel
Asheville RegionE
Division of Water
Unit - Enforcement File
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oval Operations Section
Office
NCDEQ
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: MV-2017-0007
Assessed Party: Town of Burnsville
Permit No.: NC0075965 ,
County: Yancey
Amount Assessed: $229.63
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 apply. 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
COUNTY OF YANC
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE BEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Burnsville )
Burnsville WTP I )
PERMIT NO. NCO075965 ) CASE NO. MV-2017-0007
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $229.63 for violations) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 16, 2017, 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'Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence iin support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the I day of 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Town of Burnsville
CASE NUMBER: MV-2017-0007
PERMIT: NCO075966
FACILITY: Burnsville WTP
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Yancey
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
12/31/2016 12-2016 Copper, Total (as Cu) Monthly ug/I Frequency $113.01
Violation

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Town of Burnsville
Facility Name: Burnsville WTP
Permit Number: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Case Number: MV-2017-0007
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation; '
Copper was not monitored monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional sample and the cost of
analyzing it at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
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
There have been two civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
e!,�
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Certified Mail # 70161370 000165718157
Return Receipt ReQuested
June 16, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
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 WW Permit No. NCO075965
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP (Water Treatment Plant)
Case No. MV-2017-0008
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $229.63 ($113.01 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Town of Burnsville.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Burnsville for the month of February 2017. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075965. The
violations, which occurred in February 2017, are summarized in Attachment A.to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Burnsville violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075965 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 maybe 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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Burnsville:
0
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500
P!

n 3: File a
_,<C
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You. may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (3 0) 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 petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required byNCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
filing process.
The mailing address and
One (1) copy of the petition
Please indicate the case
and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh; North Carolina 27699-1601
(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
ailure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
ate/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
)llection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised,that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
iat occur after the review period of this assessment.
you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
egional Office at [phone], or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
TTACHMENTS
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NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File,
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JUSTIFICATION FOR RENIISSION REQUEST
Case Number: AW-2017-0008
Assessed Party: Town of Burnsville
Permit No.: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Amount Assessed: $229.63
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 apply. 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
COUNTY OF YANC
IN THE MATTER O:
OF CIVIL PENALTI
Town of liurnsvine )
Burnsville WTP )
, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE BEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NCO075965 I 1 CASE NO. MV-2017-0008
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $229.63 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 116, 2017, 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 Resources within thirty (3 0) 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 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Town of Burnsville
CASE NUMBER: MV-2017-0008
PERMIT: NCO075965
FACILITY: Burnsville WTP
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Yancey
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
2/28/2017 2-2017 Copper, Total (as Cu) Monthly ug/I Frequency $113.01
Violation

MMMFF
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Town of Burnsville
Facility Name: Burnsville WTP
Permit Number: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Case Number: MV-2017-0008
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Copper was not monitored monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional sample and the cost of
analyzing it at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
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
There have been three civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ,

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Certified Mail # 70161370 0001 6571 8157
Return Receipt Requested
June 16, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
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 WW Permit No. NCO075965
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP (Water Treatment Plant)
Case No. MV-2017-0008
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $229.63 ($113.01 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Town of Burnsville.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Burnsville for the month of February 2017. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075965. The
violations, which occurred in February 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Burnsville violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075965 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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Burnsville:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

I "'qN
$113.01 for 1 of t e 1 failures to properly monitor,, COPPER in violation of Permit' No. NC0075965.
I
$113.01 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforce lent Costs
$229.63 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
I
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 graty of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying damage;
(5) The amount of move} saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation lwas committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commis lsion has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State oithe enforcement procedures. j
Within thirty (30) days of
(1)
Submit payment of the
(2)
Submit a written reque
(3)
Submit a written reque
Option 1: Submit
Payment should be made
form). Payment of the pE
Please submit payment to
of this notice, you must do
-nalty, OR
for remission, OR
for an administrative hearing
of the penalty:
Aly to the order of the Dep:
y will not foreclose further
attention of:
of the following:
of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
:ment action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 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 Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) 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;
(2) 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 Water Resources 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 thin (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

n 3: File a
for an administrative
with the Office of Administrative
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative 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 petition mayl be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
filing process.
The mailing address and
One (1) copy of the petition
Please indicate the case
and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
(as found on page one of this; letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (3 0) 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 lof this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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FFV
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: MV-2017-0008
Assessed Party: Town of Burnsville
Permit No.: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Amount Assessed: $229.63
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 apply. 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. I (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 iDEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF YANCEY
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) 'WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) 'ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
'STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Burnsville )
Burnsville WTP 1
PERMIT NO. NCO075965 I 1 CASE NO. MV-2017-0008
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $229.63 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 16, 2017, 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 Resources 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 � , 20
I
SIGNATURE
i
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

rry
PERMIT: NCO075965
FACILITY: Burnsville WTP
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
ATTACHMENT A
Town of Burnsville
CASE NUMBER: MV-2017-0008
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Yancey
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over, Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
2/28/2017 2-2017 Copper, Total (as Cu) Monthly ug/I Frequency $113`.01
Violation

PPFV
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Town of Burnsville
Facility Name: Burnsville WTP
Permit Number: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Case Number: MV-2017-0008
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Copper was not monitored monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional sample and the cost of
analyzing it at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
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 i
There have been three civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Certified Mail # 70161370 0001 6571 8140
Return Receipt Requested
June 16, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.l(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075965
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP (Water Treatment Plant)
Case No. MW-2017-0007
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $229.63 ($113.01 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Town of Burnsville.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Burnsville for the month of December 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075965. The
violations, which occurred in December 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Burnsville violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075965 and G.S. 143-215.l(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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Burnsville:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$113.01 for 1 of the 11 failures to properly monitor
$113.01 TOTAL C) i PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs.
$229.63 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
in violation of Permit No. NC0075965.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), n determining the amount of they penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the facto�s set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(t ), which are:
(1)
The degree and extent
resulting from the viol,
(2)
The duration and gravi
(3)
The effect on ground o
(4)
The cost of rectifying t
(5)
The amount of money
(6)
Whether the violation
(7)
The prior record of the
Management Commiss
(8)
The cost to the State of
Within thirty (30) days of
(1) Submit payment of the
(2) Submit a written reque
(3) Submit a written reque
Option 1: Submit
harm to the natural resources Of the State, to the public health, or to private property
y of the violation;
surface water quantity or quali
to damage;
aved by noncompliance;
(as committed willfully or inten
violator in complying or failing
on has regulatory authority; an(
the enforcement procedures.
or on air quality;
comply with programs over which the Environmental
of this notice, you must do onel of the following:
-nalty, OR
for remission, OR
for an administrative hearing
of the penalty:
Payment should be made direl'ctly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enfo cement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27691
-1617

Otion 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
repquest:
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 Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) 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;
(2) 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 Water Resources 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 Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

with the Office of Administrative Hearin
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative 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 petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-671
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this ietter) 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 Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely, j
i
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: MV-2017-0007
Assessed Party: Town of Burnsville
Permit No.: NCO075965
County: Yancey
Amount Assessed: $229.63
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 maybe granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. ,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
COUNTY OF YANCEY
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSME
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP
PERMIT NO. NCO075965
Having been assessed civil penalf
of Water Resources dated June 16
the right to an administrative hear
assessment document. The unde
penalty must be submitted to the I
of assessment. No new evidence
notice of assessment.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
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rAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. MV-2017-0007
s totaling $229.63 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
ig in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
ijzned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
hector of the Division
a support of a remissi
This the I day of
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on request
Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Burnsville
CASE NUMBER: MV-2017-0007
PERMIT: NCO075965
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY: Burnsville WTP
COUNTY:
Yancey
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Unit of Limit Calculated '% Over
Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit
Type Amount
12/31/2016 12-2016 Copper, Total (as Cu)
Monthly ug/1
Frequency $113.01
Violation

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Town of Burnsville
Facility Name: Burnsville WTP
Permit Number: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Case Number: MV-2017-0007
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Copper was not monitored monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional sample and the cost of
analyzing it at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
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 .
There have been two civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Certified Mail # 70161370 0001 6571 8133
Return Receipt Requested
June 16, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
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 WW Permit No. NCO075965
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP (Water Treatment Plant)
Case No. MV-2017-0006
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $229.63 ($113.01 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Town of Burnsville.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Burnsville for the month of November 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075965. The
violations, which occurred in November 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Burnsville violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075965 and G.S. 143-215.l(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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Burnsville:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$113.01 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor COPPER in violation of Permit No. NC0075965.
$113.01 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforceme I t Costs
$229.63 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
1 1
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 Hof 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 isaved 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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the! penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
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Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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ion2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
uest:
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 Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) 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;
(2) 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 Water Resources 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 thhjy (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
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If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative 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 petition maybe filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) businessdays following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of (Administrative Hearinas with all auestions reaardina the filina fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telel and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
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Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition 'must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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.
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If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at (828) 296-46167 or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
G'\W'R\W'Q`:lancet'`SVaste�aatu\YfurricipaC:k3urnsville WT11 7.'965VTV-2017-0006.rtf

Case Number:
MV-2017-0006
JUSTIFICATION FOR RUMSSION REQUEST
Assessed Party: Town of Burnsville
Permit No.: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Amount Assessed: $229.63
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an 4dministrative 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 apply. 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 CAROLIN
COUNTY OF YANCEY
IN THE MATTER OF E
OF CIVIL PENALTIES
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP
PERMIT NO. NCO075965
T
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. MV-2017-0006
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $229.63 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 1�6, 2011 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 thaall evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the, Director of the Division of Water Resources 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 , 20
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SIGNATURE
ADDRESS

ATTACHMENT A
Town of Burnsville
CASE NUMBER: MV-2017-0006
PERMIT: NCO075965
FACILITY: Burnsville WTP'
REGION: Asheville
.COUNTY: Yancey
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall'001 - Effluent
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
11/30/2016 11-2016 Copper, Total (as Cu) Monthly ug/I Frequency $113.01
Violation

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Town of Burnsville
Facility Name: Burnsville WTP
Permit Number: NCO075965
County: Yancey
Case Number: MV-2017-0006
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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. -
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Copper was not monitored monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional sample and the cost of
analyzing. it at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
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
There has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0001 6571 8126
Return Receipt Requested
June 16, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
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 WW Permit No. NCO075965
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP (Water Treatment Plant)
Case No. MV-2017-0005
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $229.63 ($113.01 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Town of Burnsville.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Burnsville for the month of October 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075965. The
violations, which occurred in October 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Burnsville violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075965 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 maybe 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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional. Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Burnsville:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$113.01 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor COPPER in violation of Permit No. NC0075965.
$113.01 TOTAL CIVIL. PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$229.63 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.l(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 of 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 intensionally;
(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.
I
Within thirty (30) days of receipt,, of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written requestlfor remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment �lof the penalty:
I �
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
I '
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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n 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
st:
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 Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282. I (b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) 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 Water Resources 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 thh1y (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

File a
for an
f Administrative Hearin
"�q
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative 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 Moiiday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may Ibe filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) -provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-67-14
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
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Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Ci\WB\ lie WTP 75965'.1MV-2017-000.rd'

JUSTIFICATION FOR RENIISSION REQUEST
Case Number: W-2017-0005
Assessed Party: Town of Burnsville
Permit No.: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Amount Assessed: $229.63
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 apply. 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:

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF YANCEY
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NCO075965 ) CASE NO. MV-2017-0005
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Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $229.63 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June f 6, 2017, 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 Resources 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 , 20
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SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Town of Burnsville
CASE NUMBER: MV-2017-0005
PERMIT: NCO075965 REGION: Asheville
FACILITY: Burnsville WVP. COUNTY: Yancey
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
10/31/2016 10-2016 Copper, Total (as Cu) Monthly ug/I Frequency $113.01
Violation

PVDIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Town of Burnsville
Facility Name: Burnsville WTP
Permit Number: NC0075965
County: Yancey
Case Number: MV-2017-0005
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Copper was not monitored monthly per the requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional sample and the cost of
analyzing it at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
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
There have been no civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0001 65719376
Return Receipt Requested -
May 22, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0098, NOV-2017-MV-0099, NOV-2017-MV-0100,
NOV-2017-MV-0101
Permit No. NC0075965
Burnsville WTP
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the October, November, December 2016 and February 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for
the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation for NOV-2017-MV-0098:
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 10/31/2016 Monthly Frequency Violation
Monitoring Violation for NOV-2017-MV-0099:
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 11/30/2016 Monthly Frequency Violation
Monitoring Violation for NOV-2017-MV-0100:
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 12/31/2016 Monthly Frequency Violation
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

Sample
Location
Monitoring
Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Tbtal (as Cu) (01042) 2/28/;2017 Monthly Frequency Violation
A Notice of Violation/Intent to b Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) ma , be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You vhl then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepalred.
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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correcIt this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations a r�e of a continuing nature, notll related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within) 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office at
828-296-4500. 1
Cc:
-WQS Asheville Regional Office - I
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement
Sincerely,
G. Landon, Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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- Enforcement File
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State of North Carolina I Environmental! Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swanpanoa, NC 28778

Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0001 65719376
Return Receipt Requested
May 22, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
I4�i[CHABL 3S REGAN:
S CRY � l iw,t M E Ri1f1 t��l:
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0098, NOV-2017-MV-0099, NOV-2017-MV-0100,
NOV-2017-MV-0101
Permit No. NCO075965
Burnsville VVTP
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the October, November, December 2016 and February 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for
the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation for NOV-2017-MV-0098:
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 10/31/2016 Monthly Frequency Violation
Monitoring Violation for NOV-2017-MV-0099:
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 11/30/2016 Monthly Frequency Violation
Monitoring Violation for NOV-2017-MV-0100:
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 12/31/2016 Monthly Frequency Violation
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

Sample
Location
Monitoring
Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 2/28/2017 Monthly Frequency Violation
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. I Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) maybe assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding thel noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civi� penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no responses received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment maybe prepared.
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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Wate, Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, notll 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.
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Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility inc ludi i g limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office at
828-296-4500. 1
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office -
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement
Sincerely,
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
-ement File
- Enforcement File
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swan, anoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500
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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0001 6S719376
Return Receipt Requested
May 22, 2017
Theresa Coletta, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
R.C�1' C4�PER'
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MIG;HAEL;S RECAN
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0098, NOV-2017-MV-0099, NOV-2017-MV-0100,
NOV-2017-MV-0101
Permit No. NCO075965
Burnsville WTP
Yancey County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the October, November, December 2016 and February 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for
the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation for NOV-2017-MV-0098:
Sample
Monitoring
Location Parameter Date
Frequency
Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 10/31/2016
Monthly
Frequency Violation
Monitoring Violation for NOV-2017-MV-0099:
Sample
Monitoring
Location Parameter Date
Frequency
Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 11/30/2016
Monthly
Frequency Violation
Monitoring Violation for NOV-2017-MV-0100:
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, Total (as Cu) (01042) 12/31/2016 Monthly Frequency Violation
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

Sample I I Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Copper, T'I tal (as Cu) (01042) 2/28/I2017 Monthly Frequency Violation
The subject permit requires monthly copper monitoring. Please review your most recent NPDES
permit to ensure compliance.
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A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. I Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousland dollars ($25,000.00) ma�, be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
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If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing withi In ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will pe considered along with anyll information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response �is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should ha)
future. The Division of Wal
State law. If the violations
and you anticipate remedial
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to
Office as soon a:
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already been taken to correlct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
-e of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
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it Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
ng limit violations, bypasses lof, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
1 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
s due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
icerning this matter, please clontact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office at
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Sincerely,
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Watll r Resources, NCDEQ
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY �-.cS, LAY= ZI�V MERMAN
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April 1, 2016 z R f" " ���_ �--D
Division Of Water Eissoure05 III Director
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Mr. Anthony Hensley, Public Works Director
Town of Burnsville APR 1 8 2016
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714 s lvatr C?uafitv?eciort° Operations
Subject: Issuance`'oi-N— PDk=1'ermie-- C-0075965
Burnsville WTP
690 Reservoir Road, Burnsville 28714
Yancey County
Dear Mr. Hensley:
The Division of Water Resources (the Division) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for the subject
facility. 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 Division understands that you have made no significant changes to your facility since the last permit
renewal. We have made the following updates to your previous permit:
• added parameter codes to Section A. (L)
• updated the facility map
• total Aluminum monitoring is no longer required because effluent data did not suggest reasonable
potential to exceed the EPA Human Health standard of 8000 µg/L.
We have made the following updates to since the draft permit.
• the coordinates for the Outfall 001 were adjusted to the following:
Latitude: 35' 54' 37" Longitude: -82' 17' 27"
• updated footnote 1 in Section A. (1.): Starting on December 21, 2016, begin submitting Discharge
Monitoring Reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special
Condition A. (3.).
• updated Special Condition A. (3.) for electronic reporting of monitoring reports
• updated facility description on only include wastewater treatment units.
Starting December 21, 2016, federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring
reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then
permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The final
NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and'became effective on December 21, 2015.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your final
NPDES permit. [See Special Condition A. (3.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and
obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
State ofNortli Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

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Mr. Hensley
April 1, 2016
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http://deq.ne.,gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr.
For more information on EPA's final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following web
site:
http: //www2.epa. gov/coinpliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-
reportin -rule.
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If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatoiy hearing, upon written request submitted within thirty
(30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition conforming to
Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is
made, this permit shall remain 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 Resources or any
other Federal, State, or; ocal governmental permits that may be required.
If you have questions, 6r if we can be of further service, please contact Derek Denard at
[[e-mail]] or call [phone].
espectf ly,
Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Dir
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0075965 (Issuance Final)
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NPDES Permit NCO075965
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions 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 Burnsville
is hereby authorized to discharge treated wastewater from a facility known as
Burnsville Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
690 Reservoir Road, Burnsville 28714
Yancey County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek, within the French Broad
River Basin, in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other applicable
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective May 1, 2016.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2021.
Signed this day March 28, 2016.
S..; Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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NPDES Permit NCO075965
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as
of this 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 described herein.
Town of Burnsville
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue to operate a conventional technology water treatment plant [coagulation, flocculation,
sedimentation, and filtration] with discharge of wastewaters from media filter backwash and sedimentation
basins with a design potable flowrate of 1.0 MGD and a maximum, monthly average wastewater discharge of
0.186 MGD, with wastewater treatment consisting of,
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• a sandfilter tank to remove chlorine prior to discharge
located at the Burnsville Water Treatment Plant (WTP), 690 Reservoir Road, Burnsville, Yancey County; and
2. discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001 at a location specified on the attached map, into
unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek [Stream Segment 7-2-52-33], currently a Class C; Trout
waterbody within Subbasin 04-03-06 [HUC: 060101080202] of the French Broad River Basin.
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NPDES Permit NC0075965
PART I
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash via Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited,
monitored and reportedl by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTIC
[PARAMETER CODES]Monthly
.
LIMITS
1
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.
Average .
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency,
Sample
Type
Sample
Location .
Flow (MGD)
50050
2/Month
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L)
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
pH (su)
00400
Not < 6.
standard unitss
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2 (µg/L)
50060
28 µg/L 2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity 3 (NTU)
00070
2/Month
Grab
UpstreDownsam
ream
Total Copper 4 (µg/L)
01042
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron 4 (mg/L)
01045
Quarterly
Grab
ffluent
Total Manganese 4 (µg/L)
01055
Quarterly
Grab
FEffluent
Total Zinc 6(mg/L)
01092
Quarterly
Grab
ffluent
Acute Toxicity Monitoring 7
TGA3B
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Starting on December 21, 2016, begin submitting Discharge Monitoring Reports electronically using
NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (3.).
2. The Division shall consider TRC effluent values reported below 50 µg/L to be compliant with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North
Carolina -certified laboratory method (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50µg/L.
3. 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.
4. Samples shall be collected concurrently with WET -test samples. .
5. Zinc should be monitored if the permittee adds zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor prior to
backwashing.
6. Acute Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail, 48 hour static test at 90% effluent): January, April, July &
October [see Special Condition A. (2.)].
Conditions:
• All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
• There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
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NPDES Permit NCO075965
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A. (2.) ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL MONITORING (QUARTERLY)
[15A NCACIi 02B .0500 et seq.]
The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarter lX basis using protocols defined in the North Carolina
Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology For Determining Acute Toxicity In A Single Effluent
Concentration" (Revised December 2010 or subsequent versions). The monitoring shall be performed as a
Ceriodaphnia dubia 48 hour static test. The effluent concentration at which there may be at no time significant
acute mortality is 90% (defined as treatment two in the procedure document). Effluent samples for self -
monitoring purposes must be obtained during representative effluent discharge below all waste treatment. The
tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July and October. These months signify the
first month of each three month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility.
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All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1)Ifor the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGA313.
Additionally, DWR Form AT-2 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
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Attention: 'North Carolina Division of Water Resources .
,Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
11623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 276994623
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water 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.
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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 Water 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 either these -monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina Division
of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified
to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
Should it be determined by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources that the facility's discharge
frequency and duration enable chronic sampling according to either the North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic
Whole Effluent Toxicity Procedure or to Section 8.3, in Methods EPA-821-R-02-013, the permit may be re-
opened and modified to include chronic toxicity tests.
NOTE: Failure to achieve !test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism
survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate
follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial
monitoring.
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A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program reports
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit
monitoring data and reports electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The final NPDES
Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part H of this permit
(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5) (a)1
Effective December 21, 2016, the permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the
NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted
electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and
submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is
compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be
required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required
to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the
computer printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being
physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a
temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge
monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. See "How to Request
a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, 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.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
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The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a Waiver
from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
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In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the perinittee must identify the initial recipient at the time of each
electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the initial recipient
for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity (EPA or
the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES, program) that is the designated entity for receiving
electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
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EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type
of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic
reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at:
http://www2. epa. Gov/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-
report1nrule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
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The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an electronic
reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to the Division.
Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written
approval at least sixty'(60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin
submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and
shall thereupon expires. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the
Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the
Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved
reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that
the approved reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR' and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on the
following web page:
http://deq.ne.gov/about`/divisions/water-resources/edmf,
4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)l
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II, Section
B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A
person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory iauthority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDNIR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and
login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system,
registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://deq.ne.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
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Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
7 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. "
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These_
records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period
may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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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 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
➢ 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 lie 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 i
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily &Mpling
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).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, 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 Commission
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
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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 Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean 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 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. Duty to 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 ease of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person sliall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations 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.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 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. ln� 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 perIviolation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class Il violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues,I with the maximum amount of any Class Il penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall takeI 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)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part ILCA), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing inithis 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 USGI1321. 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)].
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.
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7. Severability
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 15013-23].
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 Permitteeshall 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. Si ng atory 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 122.221.
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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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual for 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 signed 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]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I cert�, 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 orpersons 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(f)].
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
The Permittee must pay th'e 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.
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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 i 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: j
➢ receiving notiification 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.
The 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 II, 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 Issuilg Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuin Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
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 effl ent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are meti. 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 neces:
defense of upset s
evidence that:
(1) An upset occu
(2) The Permittee
(3) The Permittee
(4) The Permittee
for a demonstration of upset: AnI�, Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
and that the Permittee can identi y the cause(s) of the upset;
ity was at the time being properl operated; and
notice of the upset as
with any remedial me
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Perr
the burden of proof iri any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter bac]
shall be utilized/disposed
from such materials from
by the Commission. The
disposal of sewage sludge
Part 258, Criteria For Mu
Surface Waters. The Pem
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
vash, or other pollutants rem(
f in accordance with NCGS 1
atering waters of the State or
xmittee shall comply with all
including 40 CFR 503, Stand
cipal Solid Waste Landfills;
ttee shall notify the Permit Is:
ed in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
? 15.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
igable waters of the United States except as permitted
ilicable state and Federal regulations governing the
for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
g Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
The Permittee is responsiljle 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.
D. Monitoring and
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and m,
Samples collected at a fre
discharge for the period t
permit and, unless othera
water, or substance. Mon
Issuing Authority [40 CF
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtain
monthly Discharge Moni
Director, postmarked no
The first DMR is due on
facility, on the last day of
and all other reports requ
,urements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
zency less than daily shall be tai un on a day and time that is representative of the
sample represents. All samples hall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
e specified, before the effluent j�ins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
ring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
122.410)].
during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
ing Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
;r than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
last day of the month followi.
month following the comm(
l herein, shall be submitted to
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
=ent of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
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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
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.nedenr.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 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.
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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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee 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, 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 CVYA, 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 for at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give 111iotice 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:
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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
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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 resulit 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 143-2 15. 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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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA 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 primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day 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.
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
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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PART IV
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 j
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:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and lioiler 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.E 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.
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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.
1. 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.
2. 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 defrred 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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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 Program SummM (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forins 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 con Iidered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is -needed to determie compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice I� j
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-mont period. [15A NCAC 0211.0903(t)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retai ri 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 I1 other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 401 CFR 403.12(o)] j
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 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 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
January 16, 2013
Mr. Anthony Hensley, Public Works Director
Town of Burnsville
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
Subject: Issuance NPDES, Permit NC0075965
Town of Burnsville WTP
Yancey County
Class PC-1 Facility
Dear Mr. Hensley:
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:
• In accordance with the 2009 Water Treatment Plant Strategy monitoring for Copper, Manganese,
Zinc, pH and Acute Toxicity testing were added to the permit. Zinc monitoring is only required if it
is contained in the orthophosphate additive being used at the plant.
• In accordance with the 2009 Water Treatment Plant Strategy monitoring frequencies for Flow,
Turbidity, Aluminum and TRC were reduced.
• In accordance with the 2009 Water Treatment Plant Strategy monitoring for Settleable Solids was
removed from the permit.
• A special condition on Acute Toxicity Testing was added. See Section A.(2.). Monitoring for
Toxicity shall be performed quarterly during the months of January, April, July & October. Acute
Toxicity testing shall be performed using Ceriodaphnia dubia and a Pass/Fail, 48 hour static test at
90% effluent.
• The wording for the Total Residual Chlorine footnote (0) was revised.
• Added a footnote that the duration of discharge must be recorded in order to calculate the total
discharge quantity per day for instantaneous measurements.
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As discussed with DWQ staff, representative samples shall be taken after treatment and prior to mixing
with the raw water overflow. All samples shall be collected while treated wastewaters from filter
backwash or the sedimentation tank are being discharg4 to the receiving stream. Any changes to the
sampling point shall be agreed upon between the permittee and the DWQ, Asheville Regional Office,
Surface Water Protection staff.
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Charles Wakild P.E.
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Permit NCO075965
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PRR MTT
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 Burnsville
is hereby authorized tc discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Town .of Burnsville WTP
690 Reservoir Road
Burnsville
Yancey County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek in subbasin
04-03-06 of the French Broad 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 ................. March 1, 2013
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2016.
Signed this day .............................................. January 16, 2013
for arles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0075965
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facilihj, 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 authorihj to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included'herein.
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The Town of Burnsville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a conventional Water Treatment Plant with a design capacity of 1.0 MGD and
an approximate maximum, monthly discharge of 0.048 MGD of filter backwash and sedimentation
sludge to a treatment system consisting of:
♦ Sand filtration
The facility is located at the water treatment plant on 690 Reservoir Road, Burnsville in Yancey
County.
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tributary to Little Crabtree Creek; classified C-Trout waters in the French Broad River Basin.
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Permit NCO075965
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning upon the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized
to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
(Parameter Code)
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow 1 (50050)
2/Month
Instantaneous
Effluent
pH (00400)
6.0 — 9.0 s.u.
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids (00530)
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity2 (00076) (NTU)
2/Month
Grab
Upstream / Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine 3 (50060)
28 pg/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum (01105)
Quarterly 6
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper (01042)
Quarterly 6
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron (01045)
Quarterly 6
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese (01055)
Quarterly 6
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc 4 (01092)
Quarterly 6
Grab
Effluent
Acute Toxicity Monitoring 5 (TGA36)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
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1. The duration of discharge must be recorded in order to calculate the total discharge quantity per day.
2. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 10 NTUs. If the turbidity exceeds
these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase
in the existing turbidity level in the receiving water.
3. Limit and monitoring apply only if chlorine or chlorine derivatives are used for disinfection.
The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall record and submit all values reported by a
North Carolina_ certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
4. Zinc should be monitored if the permittee adds zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor prior to
backwashing.
5. Acute Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail, 48 hour static test at 9.0% effluent): January, April, July & October
(see A. (2.))
6. Sample metals in conjunction with Acute Toxicity testing.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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A. (2.) ACUTE TOXICITTY PASS/FAIL MONITORING (QRTRLY)
The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarterli basis using protocols defined in the
North Carolina Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail, Methodology For Determining Acute Toxicity
In A Single Effluent Concentration' (Revised December 2010 or subsequent versions). The monitoring
shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 48 hour static test. The effluent concentration at which there
may be at no time significant acute mortality is 90% (defined as treatment two in the procedure
document). Effluent samples for self -monitoring purposes must be obtained during representative
effluent discharge below all waste treatment. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July & October. These months signify the first month of each three month toxicity
testing quarter assigned to the facility.
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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 TGA3B. Additionally,IDWQ Form AT-2 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
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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.
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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 stroam.
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.
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Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then
monthly monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon
submission of a valid test, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months
specified above. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity testing quarter, which is
time
the three month me interval that begins on the first day of the month in which toxicity testing is
required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third month.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements 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.
Should it be determined by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality that the facility's discharge
frequency and duration enable chronic sampling according to either the North Carolina Ceriodaphnia
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Procedure or to Section 8.3, in Methods EPA-821-R-02-013, the permit
may be re -opened and modified to include chronic toxicity, tests.
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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 and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test
and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the
month following the month of the initial monitoring.
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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 DU
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 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
➢ 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 inter%als of no greater than 20 minutes ilapart 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 on 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 pollutants 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.
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EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
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
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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 j
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 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 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. Duty to 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 conditionor 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 a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations 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.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 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 $5005000 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 riot 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 on 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 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)] '
2. Duty to Mitigate I !
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)]. ' '
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II.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 Pe6nittee 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 3'11 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, su'Ich as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permii 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, Slate 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.
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7. Severability
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. 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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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 I to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.221 i
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:
7certify, underpenalty 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 informattion submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person orpersons 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 f nes and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be mod'%feed, 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(f)].
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 1 Iaintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator I '
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 twicIe 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 properltype and grade; or
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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.
The 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 I1, 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 effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
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 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 proofp 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
Representative Sampling; 1
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 t]ie sample represents. All samples I 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 122.41(j)].
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.
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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 ofthe 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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ATTENTION: Central Files
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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
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.nedenr.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 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 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
122.41].
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee 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.
Inspection and Entry j
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 wherei 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 a'treasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the C\?VA, 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 thar� 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 CFR1122.41(1)(3), 122.611 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 II.E.S 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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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA 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 122.411.
12. Annual Performance Reports I
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
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
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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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions iin Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharize 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 asa "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 25,000 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 j
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 they 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 forviolating 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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3. 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 Permittee 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.
4. 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)]
5. 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 Prol4rams
Under authority of sections 3�07 (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 definition 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 isummary 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]
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4. 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 neededh [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)]
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 NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 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 (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
IndustrialUser 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 SIU 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:
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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 Program 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 (Ns) 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 SummM 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), 4019(b)(3)]
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 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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Facility information
NPDES permit #: NC0075965 Yancey County
Facility name: Town of Burnsville —
Water Treatment Plant wastewater facility
Water Plant: 1.0 MGD Conventional water treatment plant (B-Surface)
with coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and
disinfection.
Chemicals fed:
Alum — fed only if out of polymer -only fed alum 2 days last yr
Soda Ash — for pH adj.
Polyaluminum chloride (PAC) polymer
Chlorine — using 150 lb cylinders
Chemicals NOT fed:
Dechlorinator - none used; the chlorine is dissipated thru
the 24-inch sand filter
Ammonia
Fluoride
Zinc orthophosphate — The Town will begin feeding
orthophosphate in a few months.
Toxicity - currently NOT required to monitor
Wastewater: Classification: Physical Chemical -I (PC-1)
Wastewater: The wastewater from washing the sedimentation basins and
filters (backwash) flows through a sand filter tank (aka:
sludge dewatering tank / the old clearwell). The filtered
water is piped, along with the overflow from the intake
structure, to an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek,
located on Pensacola Road. The overflow from the intake
structure does not flow thru the sand filter tank.
The sludge is vacuumed and removed, on an as needed
basis and taken to the WWTP to use as an amendment to the
biosolids in the composting operation (WQ0002834).
There are 2 filters. In the summer, they are backwashed
once a week, in the winter, they are backwashed every other
day. The wastewater is filtered through 24 inches of sand.
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The following EMORS (monthly reports) indicate the metered amount of
backwash wastewater from February 2010 to January 2011.
Total
Ave
Max
Min
Month / Year
Gals
Gals
Gals
Gals
February 2010
103,000
22,000
92,000
8,000
March 2010
133,000
10,000
16,000
5,000
April 2010
96,000
11,000
14,000
9,000
May 2010
81,000
10,000
12,000
9,000
June 2010
83,000
10,000
12,000
91000
July 2010
77,000
10,000
10,000
8,000
August 2010
67,000
10,000
103000
9,000
September 2010
65,000
95000
103000
81000
October 2010
109,000
9,000
13,000
4,000
November 2010
120,000
91000
12,000
8,000
December 2010
204,000
9,000
19,000
7,000
January 2011
120,000
9,000
10,000
71000
Per year:
1,257,000
128,000
92,000 max
4,000 min
1,257,000 gallons per 365 days = 3,444 gpd
The metered annual average flow (gpd) of filter backwash wastewater is
3,444 gpd. This does NOT include draining and washing the sedimentation
basins.
It takes a 3 hours, using a fire hose at - 150 gpm, to clean one sedimentation
basin. There are 2 sedimentation basins, which are washed - 3 times per
year.
Volume = area of basin (78 ft length x 13 ft width) x12 ft depth = 12,168 ft3
Gallons = 12,168 ft3 x 7.48 gal / ft3 = 91,016 gallons
Total gallons per year = 91,016 gallons / basin x 2 basins x 3 per year =
546,096 gallons
Gallons per day = 546,096 gallons per 365 day per year = 1,496 gpd
The total (filters and sedimentation basins) annual average wastewater flow
to creek is 3,444 gpd (filters) + 1,496 gpd (sed basins) = 4,940 gpd.

The DMRs have recorded instantaneous flows at — 34,000 gpd.
The 2010 permit renewal application indicates the annual daily average
wastewater flow is 50,000 gpd ave (item # 11.) The 2006 application
indicates the annual daily average wastewater flow is 12,000 gpd ave.
The option to pipe the wastewater to the WWTP, the 2-inch line will require
replacement of the existing 2-inch pipe with a larger pipe. The length is
estimated to be % to % mile from the water plant to Hwy 19E.
WWTP location:
Responsible official:
Responsible's title:
Official's location:
Mailing address:
Phone numbers
828-284-0108
828-682-2420
828-682-7757
828-682-2420
828-682-2420
828-682-6629
828-682-6868
828-284-8985 kR_L�
828-682-7216
Operator information
Certified ORC & grade:
690 Reservoir Road, Burnsville NC 28714
Danny T. McIntosh
Mayor (email: [e-mail])
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97; Burnsville, NC 28714
Danny McIntosh - Mayor — cell
Anthony F. Hensley — Director of Public Works
" - fax @ Town Hall ([e-mail])
Shane Dale, Water & Sewer Superintendent
Jeanne Martin, Town Clerk
Tom Storie, Public Works Consultant (Town Hall)
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Water Plant — Email ([e-mail])
Randall Wilson - cell - Water Plant Superintendent
Ricky Crout and Alan Boone. operators
Maintenence Shed - Maintenance staff:
att Robinson, Chris Wilson, Ricky Allen,
Kenny Ray, Jeff Truett & Rick McIntyre
Stephen Taylor — Cert. # 28625 - PC -I
(works at Baxter Healthcare)
Randall Wilson is considering taking the PC -I exam and becoming the back-
up ORC for the wastewater permit. He said that he needs to get his
B-distribution license, first.

Permit information
Date issued:
Expiration date:
Renewal:
Stream information
Stream:
River basin:
Sub -basin:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Toxicity Testing Conc.:
Average streamflow:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
30Q2 cfs:
Directions:
3-1-2007
2-28-2011
The renewal application was received on October
29, 2011. The permit is currently under review.
UT to Little Crabtree Creek;
French Broad River Basin
04-03-06 (permit map has error)
Burnsville, NC
D9NE
C-Trout
0.25
34.7%
0.39 cfs
0.07
0.10
0.14
Water Treatment Plant: Traveling east on US Hwy 19E in Burnsville, turn
right just beyond the CVS and Burger King onto
Reservoir Road. Proceed to the top of the hill to
the Water Plant.
Wastewater Discharge: Traveling east on US Hwy 19E in Burnsville, go
on pass the CVS and Burger King to the
intersection of US Hwy 19E and Pensacola Road.
Turn right onto Pensacola Road and proceed up
the road until you see a Propane gas facility on
the left. Park there and walk across the road.
The discharge pipe comes out of that bank and
discharges into the ditch. There are two
discharges there; one is a stormwater culvert, the
other (the smaller one) is the WTP wastewater
discharge pipe.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor `Wll'iam G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W, Klimek, P.E., Director
January 22, 2007
Mr. Thomas Storie
Town of Burnsville
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville, N. C. 28714
Subject:. Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO075965
Burnsville WTP
Yancey County
Dear Mr. Storie: .
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 major changes from the draft permit sent to you on
November 22, 2006.
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 [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
/��s7T///Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
s evi4e Regional ��.celS�ace ". ester 7ro ecCion
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] I Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Natm,
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Permit NCO075968
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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
I
Town of Burnsville
is hereby authorized to discharge .wastewater from' a facility located at the
Burnsville WTP
Reservoir Road
Burnsville
Yancey County
to receiving waters designated as an un�amed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek in
subbasin 04-03-106 of the -French Broad 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 March 1, 12007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2011.
Signed this day January 22, 2007.
Alan W. Klimek, P.EL, Director
Division of Water Quality -
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0075965
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 Burnsville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment system to remove leaves, mud, and alum
sludge from backwash of the filters consisting of:
♦ Sand filter
The facility is located at the water treatment facility on Reservoir Road,
Burnsville in Yancey County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek, classified C-Trout
waters in the French Broad River Basin.

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Facility
Latitude: 35'54'48" NCO075965
Longitude: 82'1 Tl 6" Burnsville WTP Location
Quad: Burnsville, N.C.
Stream Class: C-Trout
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® Permit NC0075965
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on Marcia 1, 2007 and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER >
;' LIMITSz ;
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
MonthlyAverager
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency.:
Sample;Type
Sample Location.
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 ml/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity'
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
28 pg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water 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. Total Residual Chlorine monitoring is required only if Chlorine is present in water used to
backwash the filter.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
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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
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
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 Dav
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. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention tune of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of 'days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of sampleI s less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
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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. i
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 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month '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 guidehne[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
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Daily Samgling
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).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.,
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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.
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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 1;00 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 Clean Water Act.
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.
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Monthly Average (concentration limitl
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.
Quarterly Average (concentration limitl
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.
U set
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 limitl
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 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 $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act 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
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations 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)]
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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 in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iu) 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)]
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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 4 143-215.6A]
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 day 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 wliich has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7)1, nothing in this permit shall, be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, br penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Pemrittee 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.
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)].
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'lof any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
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 150B-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 Regprly
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].
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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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a differentindividual 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 signed 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]:
"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, land 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 Modificafion, 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 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 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator '
Upon classification of thIIe 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 NCA( 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ 'Visit the facility atlleast weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
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The ORC of each Class II,411 and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 6U.0204.
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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 into a new system
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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 Maintenance .
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 Pennittee 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. B=a sing 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 requited 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.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
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 limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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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: 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.
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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 Permit -tee 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
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 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 122.41 (j)].
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.
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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 ofl 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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1617 Mail Service Center
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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.
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 [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
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individua(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allo lay 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
bylaw, 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
Pit;
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 (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).
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.
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3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Pemiittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the pem fitted 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 except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary 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 122.41 (1) (4)].
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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, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR
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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 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 122.41 (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 122.410) (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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report 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
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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 planes 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.
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Section B. Groundwater M[onitorin�
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. .
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 hash 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 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
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Section D. Evaluation of WAstewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives land 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 NPDESlpermit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as requireld by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division. I
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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
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This perrrut cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL 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.
1. 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;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. 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;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. 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 Permittee 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.
4. 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
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval' per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. 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
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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.
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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 i the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program s Iubmission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to them lementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUOI
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
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2. Industrial Waste Survey CIWSI
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 pretreatmelnt local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S).
4. Headworks Analysis r A) 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 pemut (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 Limitts to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. , Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with INCGS 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 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 Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits 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.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to Q
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 MJP) 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 Regortinr�
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.
9. Enforcement Response Plan X=
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment 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
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b,) Pretreatment Program SummM T� P )
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance EQort (SNCR�
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (MSE)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SILT). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(MSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement. compliance schedules,
public notice of SILTS 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
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelvemonth period. This 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 tag 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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Hi Jim,
Frazier, Wanda
Wednesday, April 06, 2011 12:58 PM
Mckay, James
Edwards, Roger
NCO075965 Town of Burnsville Water Treatment Plant
wastewater discharge permit renewal
75965 a cover -page 2011.doc; NCO075965 3-14-11.pdf;
NCO075965 5-24-10. pdf
Attached are the most recent inspections and facility information for NCO075965 Town of Burnsville
Water Treatment Plant wastewater discharge.
I talked to Randall Wilson, Anthony Hensley and Shale Dale and explained the new permitting
strategy that will soon be implemented.
No hurry to renew. Just wanted you to have the most recent info.
Also, the file is missing the following data, if you could send it?
Thanks,
Wanda
Stream information
Stream:
River basin:
Sub -basin:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Average streamflow:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
30Q2 cfs:
Wanda Frazier
UT to Little Crabtree Creek;
French Broad River Basin
04-03-06 (permit map has error)
Burnsville, NC
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North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Caolina Public Records Law and
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THOMAS W STORIE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TOWN OF BURNSVILLE
PO BOX 97
BURNSVILLE NC 28714
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Secretary
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO075965
Burnsville WTP
Yancey County
Dear Mr. Stone:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on October 29, 2010. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete
your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing
permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Julie Grzyb at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
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NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: wvvw.ncwaterquality.org
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October 21, 2010
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ/ Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle:
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Judy Buchanan
Doyee G. McClure
Ron Powell
Please find enclosed the Town of Burnsville's permit renewal application for Permit No. NCO075965
There have not been any changes at the facility since the issuance of the last permit.
If additional information is needed, please advise.
Sincerely,
Thomas W. Storie
Public Works Department
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P.O. Box, 97 Bur���ei1�e, North C r0fi-qa 28[1-4 Phon-- (828) 682-242C) [phone]

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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 INCO075965
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from 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
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Town of Burnsville
Town of Burnsville Water Treatment Plant
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville
NC 28714
(828 682 2420)
(828 682 7757)
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
690 Reservoir Road
Burnsville
NC 28714
Yancey
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 Town of Burnsville
Mailing Address P.O. Box 97
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State / Zip Code NC 28714
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Telephone Number (828 682 2420)
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Fax Number (828 682 7757)
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑
Public
5. Type of treatment plant:
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® 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)
Surface Water
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water: " a /u rn
Surface water pumped from Cane River to Water Treatment Plant, chlorine, soda ash, and
polymer (PAC) is applied to begin coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and
disinfection process.
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Water Treatment Filters are backwashed as needed. Backwash flow is discharged to a sand
filter dewatering tank, filtered and discharged to Little Crabtree creek. d eCltlo r
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous
❑ Intermittent
If intermittent: 2-3
Days per week discharge occurs: 2 3
- � Duration: 15 min
11. Plant design potable flowrate 1.0 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.050 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Prouide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
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Little Crabtree Creek ,4rr. Ord. Q.`rel- 7
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
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Chlorine, Soda Ash, Polymer (PAC)
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 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 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.
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Permit Number WQ0002834 at our wastewater treatment plant, NPDES Permit Number NC0020290.

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Mayor McIntosh:
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Weaver, Charles
Thursday, October 14, 2010 9:56 AM
[e-mail]
Frazier, Wanda; Edwards, Roger
NOTICE OF VIOLATION: Failure to submit renewal
application for NPDES permit NCO075965
ShortFormC-WTP-20090710.doc; checklist.doc
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The NPDES permit for Burnsville's Water Treatment Plant will expire on February 28, 2011.
Federal (40 CFR 122) and state (15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations require that permit renewal
applications be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. To
satisfy this requirement, your renewal package should have been sent to the Division
postmarked no later than September 1, 2010.
No renewal application has been received. Failure to submit the renewal application is a
violation of the permits at Part II. B. 10., which states "Any permittee that 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.".
In order to prevent an assessment of civil penalties you must submit a completed permit
application (see enclosed forms) no later than October 29, 2010. Use the enclosed checklist
to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application.
The original renewal notice sent to you, as well as your reply to it, is attached below. If
you wish to rescind this permit, or if you have any other questions, simply reply to this
message.
CHW
-----Original Message -----
From: mayor(@iownofburnsville.org rmailto:mayor(@townofburnsville.orgI
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:38 AM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: Re: renewal notice for NPDES permit NCO075965
Thanks Charles, I have forwarded this to Shane Dale and will followup with him.
Danny McIntosh
Quoting "Weaver, Charles" <charles.weaver�ncdenr.gov>:
> Mayor McIntosh:
> The wastewater discharge permit for the Burnsville WTP will expire
> on 2/28/2011.
1

> Federal (40 CFR 122) and state (15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations
> require that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180 days
> prior to expiration of the current permit. Your renewal application
> is due to the Division no later than September 1, 2010. The
> application form for your facility type is attached to this message.
>
> Failure to apply for renewal by the appropriate deadline can result
> in a civil penalty assessment or other enforcement activity at the
> discretion of the Director. If your facility is still discharging
> any wastewater, its permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater
> without a valid permit violates North Carolina General Statute
> 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to
> $25,000 per day.
>
>
> Use the attached checklist to complete your renewal package. The
> checklist identifies the items you must submit with each permit
> renewal application. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at this
> facility and you wishito rescind its permit, please contact me by
> replying to this message.
> CHW i i
> Messages to and from this address are subject to the N.C. Public Records law.
> I
2

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 INCOO
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to moue from 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
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
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 ❑
5. Type of treatment plant:
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A MES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
I
❑ Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
i
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge) j
❑ 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)
7. Describe the
8. Describe the
facility:
9. Number of separat
Outfall Identificati
10. Frequency of di
If intermittent:
Days per week i
11. Plant design pot
Backwash or rej
12. Name of receiving
latitude and lonaitu
13. Please list all wa-
treatments, that
Lent process(es) for the raw water:
and the treatment processes) for wastewater generated by the
e discharge points:
Ion number(s)
large: Continuous ❑
:harge occurs: Duration:
flowrate MGD
now MGD
Intermittent ❑
(Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
i
treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
Lve the potential to be discharged.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
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 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 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.
Printed name of Person Signing
Signature of Applicant
Title
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, or who 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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Thomas Storie
Town of Burnsville
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville, NC
Dear Mr. Storie:
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pMichael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Man W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 10, 2006
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO075965
Burnsville WTP
Yancey County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on October 6, 2006. A member of the NPDES Unit will
review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You
should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements in
your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at [phone],
extension 363.
cc: CENTRAL FILES
l AsheyilleRegional Office Surface Wafer Protection----/
NPDES Unit --` -- --s
Sincerely,
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
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OCT 1 1 2000�
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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NPDES PEA. IT APPLICATION - SHORT F(-.- i 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 NC00-15944S
If you are completing this form. in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from 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 1 p Qr�r 2 �`/ ► (. (, l5 `U
Facility Name
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Telephone Number 2-SI G 82 7,L4 20
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NPDES PE --.:IT APPLICATION - SHORT F__ C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
14 Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No,sodiuin recharge)
❑ .Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
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NPDES PEr..aIT APPLICATION - SHORT Fr,l C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list all;water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potential to be discharged.
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14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
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the treatment process, and.point of addition of chemicals.
➢ Solids Handling Plan -
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Information needed in addition to items I -IS.
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Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes X 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
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best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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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, or who 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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Staff Review and Evaluation
NPDES Wastewater Permit
FACILITY _ INFORMATION
Facility Town of Burnsville Water Treatment Plant
NPDES No. NC0075965
Design Flow (MGD) Variable
Facility Class I
STREAM CHARACTERISTICS
Stream Name UT to Little Crabtree Creek
Stream Class C-Trout
Sub -basin 04-03-06
Drainage Area (mil) 0.23
S7Q10 (cfs) 0.07
W7Q10 (cfs) 0.10
30Q2 (cfs) 0.14
IWC (%) 34.7
Proposed Changes
Parameters Affected
Basis for change(s)
Changed Chlorine limit
from 92.3 to 28D u /1
Chlorine
Chronic limit.
Compliance Schedule: N/A
Special Condition(s): N/A
Permits & Engineering Comments:
Added Aluminum and Chlorine footnote.
Facility backwashes filters with finished water and has had no chlorine detects in last two years.
Do you know if they are sampling for chlorine correctly or if they are using non -
chlorinated water to backwash filters?
We could remove the chlorine monitoring requirement if they are using non -chlorinated water to
backwash the filters.
Recommend renewal of NPDES permit with the above changes.
Prepared by:
Regional Office Evaluation and Recommendations:
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From: Davidson, Landon
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 3:25 PM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Cc: Cantwell, Janet
Subject: FW: +'RC De ig ftM&MO]5965. Burris i11.e WET
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office
828 230 4057 mobile
Landon. Davidson cD-ncdenr.gov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
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Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Lave and maybe disclosed to third parties.
From: Reid, Steve
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 3:22 PM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Cc: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Subject: ORC Designations for NCO075965 - Burnsville WTP
Jadd-
I have received the ORC Designation Form for the subject permit, but there were issues with some of the information
submitted.
Tp�ermit is�classiied Physcal�iGhem3ycal1 {PC1);f�cilitdyandneither�v Christia*n Montgomery, Brandon Hughes
nor Denver Eggers: have.PG1 ce.rti.fi_cations In order„t_o.:b� de'signate,d=as�Backup=ORCs;=a'11-of-you mus'have 2C1.
.:
certifications. Paul Isenhour was designated as the ORC and.his PC1;certif, catron;` ACTIVE; so.the.,ORt position is
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properly filled ,
Currently,, th, facility is-w�hout,a designated Baekup ORC I:f you wish to submit additional documentation regarding the
�a
ORC Form, please do so to my attention, via this email address.
If there are questions, you may contact me directly.
Thanks!

Stever Ze &
Supervisor, NC Operator
Division of Water Resour
Department of Environm(
PH: 919.707.9108
FX:919.715.2726
steve.reid(d-)ncdenr.gov
Gr•
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I Quality
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CERTIFICATION

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATOR DESIGNATION FORM (WPCSOCC)
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Press TAB to enter information
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: ohlic- Wn rY%,S 'Di ce C kc5 C' nn►, . e_ —Ti
Mailing Address: ip. b , 'e-k C�r] Pone: SZ S-6g2--2cy�
City: 13ORNS VI C-(-C State: N C. Zip: 2 8-1 1 y
Email Address: r-%lAlA I@ 4-A1AI n ACi-, )fnf Iit I I P _nrn
Signature:"
Date:
Facility Name: )rn6\101.,e W T'�:' Permit # N G
County: '`hA in lPU ^ -- RECEBVD
tXvlsion of Water Resources
YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE AND CLASSIFICATION F SYSTEM:
Facility Type: Select
Facility Grade: Select O
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC)
� JUN - 2 2016 �.
Water Ouafity Regional OoeraBors
Ashe't 'io Rraional Office
Print Full Name: &UL -7SE J R 0 U 1Z Work Phone: g2$ ffgg•-�Z7rZ
Certificate Type: Select Certificate Grade: Select Certificate #:l�j r
Email Address: ' " "'" `I
Signature: v Date:
certify that 1 agree o my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Print Full Name: <54 hP,n
Certificate Type: Select
Email Address: "5}- [",e u'J
BACKUP ORC
Certificate Grade: Select
17 (cJ G it-c; I ,''L ,.V"
Work Phone: � Q lb-( R2-09
Certificate #: q(,/? 106) �
Signature: ;� V Y I I— I--- Date: -•-� � 19 ( o
"1 certify that/ agree to my designationn as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission,"
Mail, fax or email
WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
ORIGINAL to:
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Mail or Fax
Asheville
Fayetteville
Mooresville
Raleigh
a COPY to:
2090 US Hwy 70
225 Green St., Suite 714
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
3800 Barrett Dr.
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Mooresville, NC 28115
Raleigh, NC 27609
Fax:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Phone:[phone]
Phone:[phone]
Phone:[phone]
Phone:[phone],
Washington
Wilmington
Winston-Salem
943 Washington Sq. Mall
127 Cardinal Dr.
45 W. Hanes Mall Rd.
Washington, NC 27889
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Fax:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

Water Pollution Control System Operator
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: , )AM (ZELL)C!?- A S_
Mailing Address:
City: EAMV FP- C_]W( State: NLL Zip: 2 $ (o oq -
Email address:
Signature:
esign`�'d" N't'h JUfC2s
APR - 6 2016
Water nuam Rec
fl Oneratians
Phone#: S2$'-2&0-2029-
Date: ;5 r f
........................................................................................................................................................
Facility Name: ( QR• N5 \J T t L e- U rA P Permit #:
County: SI A JLC-1
.......................................................................................................................................................
SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE SYSTEM!
Facility T e/ de CHECK ONLY ONE):
Biological Collection Physical/Chemi 1 Surface Irrigation Land Application
.....................................................................................................................................................,
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Print Full Name: PAOU -rSr.-, o l InQJ2� Email: •}'-AV Ir T cSeAj 118 Q 9 MR-ZL Ll &&
Certificate Type /made /Number: %� 15 �l Work Phone #: %Z t�z-(,0 - 2 0 2 CP
Signature:
Date: -�- to-r L
"I certify tkai;,Kagree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
.......................................................................................................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: JA DP 9PWtA/F_TZ Email: jAZ)D i2F;l&l FZ'14 ZtC.K 7M,4X6. 601tj
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: l 07-C) Work Phone #:
Signature: r-D/ Date:
dv
'`I certify that I agree to m f� signation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
........................................................................................................................................................
Mail, fa-r or email the WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: [phone]
orizin Ito: Email: certadmin a edenr.gov
Mail or• fax a copy to the
appropriate Regional Office.
Asheville
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa 28778
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Washington
943 Washington Sq Mall
Washington 27889
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Fayetteville
225 Green St
Suite 714
Fayetteville 28301-5043
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Wilmington
127 Cardinal Dr
Wilmington 28405-2845
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Mooresville
610 E Center Ave
Suite 301
Mooresville 28115
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Winston-Salem
450 W. Hanes Mall Rd
Winston-Salem 27105
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Raleigh
3800 Barrett Dr
Raleigh 27609
Fax: [phone]
Phone:[phone]
Revised 05-2015

vSOCC Operator Designation Form, cont.
Facility Name: 13oRmz)yT eF lN-vp Permit #: NL.0� N&5
..........................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: C.N'Z-Tf) j 7 ,+AJ AAONMCInMFIz Email: Z M
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: - T I bb2. t (4D Work Phone #: /�$Z%�-
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
........................................................................................................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: j?,,RVt)n1 IaULg ifEmail: it)s1-iF",�,4y L7-tti e�4�\I�-�G�p
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: = 9Q!Q 7-6 S Work Phone #: 2 Z 9- Z(QD- 5 Z 1 2
Signature: Date:
'`I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
......................................................................................................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: P1=NUT,-_�1Z Email:,4?�
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: If 105 Work Phone #: Z1oD —2b G
Signature: /6Lt—) Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
.......................................................................................................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: Email:
Certificate Type / ride / Number: ZZ Lb` Work Phone #:
Signature: Date:
'`I certify that I agree to my designation as a B. -u Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
RPyisPri m_?nvii

WaterResources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 17, 2016
Ronnie Tipton, Interim Public Works Director
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Burnsville WTP
Permit No: NCO075965
Yancey County
Dear Mr. Tipton:.
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on
January 27, 2016. The facility appeared to be in compliance.with permit NC0075965.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for observations and comments. If you or your staff have any
questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc. Inspection Report
cc: Jadd Brewer, ORC (e-copy)
Randall Wilson (e-copy)
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
i5he�il�IegT�le
G:\WR\WQ\Yancey\Wastewater\Municipal\Bumsville WTP 75965\CEI.1-27-2016.Ltr.docx
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
828 296 4500

I
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C.20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expiresB-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 2 u 3 I N00075965 111 .12 ' 16/01/27 17 18 L � j 19 L G j 20 L]
211111 1 1 I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I l l l 11 l l l l l f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --- Reserved --
67
70Iu I 72 L 73!74 751 III I I
71 li—1
80
Section B: FacilityData
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)
01:OOPM 16/01/27
13/03/01
Burnsville WTP
Resevoir Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Burnsville NC 28714
03:OOPM 16/01/27
16/02/28
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
Thomas W Storie,PO Box 97 Burnsville NC 287140097/Public Works
Yes
Director/828-682-2420/8286827757
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports , Self -Monitoring Program
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
Linda S Wiggsr , ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page#

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NC0075965 I1 12 16/01/27 17 18,
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Present during the inspection was Ronnie Tipton.
The discharge pipe was observed; it is located at the ditch in front of Brookside Rehabilitation Care on
Hwy 197 South.
The manhole where sampling is required to take place was observed. It is the manhole nearest the
sandfilter tank. Staff confirmed this is where all effluent samples are obtained.
The Town of Burnsville is working with their Engineer (McGill) to explore options of removing their
wastewater discharge and sending the wastewater to their sewer system or upgrading/replacing their
aged sandfilter system.
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Permit: NCO075965 Owner -Facility: Burnsville VVTP
Inspection Date: 01/27/2016 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 ❑ ❑ M ❑
Solids, pH', DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
M
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❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
❑
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❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
M
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❑
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
M
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DM Rs?
M
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
M
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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?
0
❑
❑
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator .
0
❑
❑
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
M
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
M
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
M
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Permit:' NC0075965 Owner - Facility: Bumsville WTP
Inspection Date: 01127/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The 24/7 operator and annual report are related to the WTP operations.
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ M ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Are the tablets the proper size and type? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: Burnsville staff place de -chlorination tablets in the manhole prior to the sandfilter.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: See summary.
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Permit: NCO075965 Owner -Facility: Burnsville vVTP
Inspection Date: 01/19/2016 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 /I J ❑ El El
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? ! 1
r'____- 4. ate--�' I
Permit
Yes
No
NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee
submitted a eJvr �I%a❑
❑
❑
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
❑
❑
❑
❑
t # Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
❑
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
❑
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?y
❑
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? X ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? /V/5 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DM Rs? ��G w�a�y�y ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates, times and location of sampling / C 10 ❑
Name of individual performing the sampling Y ❑
Results of analysis and calibration ❑
Dates of analysis / ❑
Name of person performing analyses y ElTransported COCs Y
/" ...�' ❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?/ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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)/ El El El El
on each shift? ` Q� Q
VV-f P V j 1
Is the ORC visitation log available and current` ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? El El El ❑
1,
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification> ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? I, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0075965 Owner -Facility: Burnsville WTP
Inspection Date: 01/19/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
De -chlorination < 9 — �` �o�c r✓ Yes No NA NE
ICJ'
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? �/lM y i El El El
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? uuu — y� �"'
y �N � l ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? p
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
�i �liV► }� pars Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? Y ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? p „ / El El El
Comment: �i�f
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
r Washington, D.C. 20460
-Water. Compliance Inspection Report
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e.,
/ NPDES yr/mo/day
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires-8-31-98
Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
NC0075965 I11 12 16/01/19 17 18 L C I 19 [G 201
1�.`
21 '/ I I I I I I I �6
Inspection Work Dal Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- Reserved-------
67 70 I 71 I I 72 � �, 1 � 73 L I J 74 751 I I I I I I I80
L_I it Jl-I I I
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTWname and NPDES permit Number)
01:OOPM 16/01/19
13/03/01
esevoir Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Burnsville NC 28714
03:OOPM 16/01/19
16/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)rritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Thomas W Storie,PO Box 97 Burnsville NC 287140097/Public Works
Director/828-682-2420/8286t 27757 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
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
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES I yr/mo/day inspection Type
I
31 NCO075965 I1 2 16/01/19 17 18 C
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and ch(
Page# 2

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
November 13, 2015
Anthony Hensley, Public Works Director
Burnsville WTP
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Application No. NCO075965
Burnsville WTP
Yancey County
Dear Permiee:
The Water Quality Permitting Section has received your permit renewal application on November
12, 2015. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if
additional information is required to complete your pen -nit renewal. Per G.S. 15OB-3 your current permit
does not expire until pen -nit decision on the application is made. Continuation of the current permit is
contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. Please respond in a
timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to complete the permit application.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact
Wren Thedford at 919-807-6304 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
W !r e,A, Tk-ZD�orOL
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Cent al Files
214=11*- egional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]M Fax: [phone]Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet:: www.ncwater.orq
Q'r,�isicn et vYgt?r R&;ources
NOV 18 2015
Water.OL1gWv ry;o,12! 7 )o-ations
An Equal OpportunitylAffirmalive Action Employer

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 plater Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INC0075965
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — dozen arrows to move from 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
Anthony Hensley, Public Works Director
Facility Name
Burnsville WTP
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 97
EDIDENRI R
City
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Burnsville �
State / Zip Code
NC 28714 NOV 12 2-015
Telephone Number
(828). 682-2420 ter Qu-01Y
Fax Number
[phone] perrnitting Sertion
e-mail Address
pwdc townofburnsville.org
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
690 Reservoir Road
Division of'waier n6s,)urces
Burnsville
M1in�i 1 P.
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NC 28714
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Yancey
3. Operator Information:
Nance 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 Water Quality Lab and Operations
Mailing Address P.O_ Box 1167
City Banner Elk
State / Zip Code NC 28604
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number (828 ) 898-6255
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public
Pagel of 3 Version 5/2012

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Iron sulfate I ferrous sulfate Yes No X
Fluoride
Yes No X
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines Yes X No
Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 Yes No X
List any other additives below:
There are no addititives other than what is listed above in the treatment description.
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
I.S. 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].
➢ Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Jnforrnation needed in addition to items 1-16;
➢ 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.
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.
Anthony Hensley Public Worl�s Director
Printed name of Person Signing Title
t
Date
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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 requlred to be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be grrllty 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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NPDES PERMIT ,APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. 'Type of treatment plant:
❑ Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange).
�(o( Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane 'Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
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6. Description of source waters) (i.e. groundwater' surface water)
Surface
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Raw water is treated with chlorine gas, polyaluminum chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and
ortho polyp hosphate without zinc.
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Wastewater is filtered through a sand filter tank to remove chlorine prior to being
discharged.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1 -7
Outfall Identification number(s) 001 �� S / �I C f
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10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ® Intermittent ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
11. Plant design potable flowrate 1.0 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.048 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Discharge occurs into an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek, classified C- 'rout
waters in the French Broad River Basin.
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes No X
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P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax [phone]
BURNSVILLE WTP SOLIDS HANDLING PLAN
Sludge from the Burnsville WTP is Pumped and hauled to the Burnsville Wastewater
Plant digester, where it is de -watered and the resultant product is sent to the Foothills
Lw-idfill in Lenoir, North. Carolina.

Application for Temporary Waiver
from NPDES Electronic Deporting Requirements
" WON;
NPDES Peanut Number NC0075965
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then perrnittees must submit
DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these
regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013,
The regulations also provide that an NPDES-permitted facility may be granted a temporary waiver from
the NPDES electronic reporting requirements if the reporting facility:
1. Is physically located in a geographic area (i.e., zip code or census tract) that is identified as under -
served for broadband internet access in the most recent National Broadband Man from the
Federal Cor=unications Commission (FCC); or
2. Demonstrates that such electronic reporting of the discharge monitoring data would pose an
unreasonable burden or expense to the NPDES-permitted facility.
Temporary waivers from electronic reporting are limited to one year in duration. However, an NPDES
facility rmay re -apply for a new temporary waiver if the conditions above are met. Re -application should
be submitted to the Division no.later than sixty (60) days prior to the temporary waiver's expiration.
Upon the temporary waiver's expiration, if the NPDES-regulated facility did not re -apply for and receive
a .new temporary waiver, then the NPDES facility must report the required NPDES discharge monitoring
data electronically using the NC DWR's eDMR system.
Temporary waivers are waivers from electronic reporting only. ,An NPDES-regulated facility receiving a
temporary waiver must provide the required discharge monitoring data on ngper DMR forms (MRl 1.1
2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Failure to report is an enforceable violation of the
NPDES permit,
To apply for a temporary waiver from electronic reporting, please provide the following information:
I. Contact Information:
Designated Facility Repfesentative (as identified in accordance with 40 CFR 122.22)
Narne Jadd Brewer
Positiorl/title
Mailing address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone number:
Email address:
Signatory Authority RECEIVE
P.O. Box 1167
Banner Elk, NC 28604 NOV 12 2015
NC 28604 -
828-260-2026
waterqualitylabs@yahoo,coin
2. Facility Location Information:
Owner name
Facility name
Street address or state road
City
State / Zip Code
County
Anthony Hensley, Public Works Director
Burnsville tivTP
690 Reservoir Road
Burnsville
NC 28714 -
Yancey
DWR TWER ver. 1.0 (10-13)
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3. Brief Explanation for Claiming a Temporary Waiver:
If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the explanation on a separate sheet ofpaper, (500
character limit)
SEE ATTACHED
4. Copy of the Relevant FCC Information
Attach a copy of the relevant FCC information, from the most recent FCC report addressing such
issues, identifying the zip code or census tract where the facility is located as being under -served for
broadband internet access. The FCC web page is found at the following address: http://www.feg,gov/,
5. Applicant Certification
I certify that I aq..faizuliar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
Icnowledge ax6belief s h information is true, copplete and accurate,
of DesigqKed Facility
North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.61E provides that:
November 4, 2015
Date
Any person who knowingly malces any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule
implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in a rulemaking
proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this
Article or rules of the Commission implementing this Article, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor
which may inchide a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a
punishment by a fine or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.
Mail the entire Temporary Waiver application package to:
NC DENR / DWR / Water Quality Permitting Section-- Wastewater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-16.17
Note: The submission of this document does not guarantee the temporary waiver win be granted.
You should receive a response from the Division within 15 business days of application.
If you have questions, or to check the status of your application, contact: Vanessa Manuel, 919-807-6392
The EPA shall have the authority to review and disapprove the state's decision regarding the granting of
all temporary waivers from NPDES electronic reporting.
DWR TWER vex. 1.0 (10-13)
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Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax [phone]
November 4, 2015
E-DMR STATEMENT
The Operator in Responsible Charge's parent company is responsible for an excess of
thirty (30) wastewater treatment plants. E-DMRs would be overly burdensome in
addition to the already necessary documentation for each location. The signatory
authority would then have to be in possession of thirty (30) different accounts, because
each location requires a unique identification. W.Q. Labs is an equal -opportunity
employer that does not discrilninate against its staff on the basis of age; employed with
the company are several individuals over the age of 65 who are operators or backup
Operators and who are unfamiliar with current technology required .to operate the e(DMR)
system, as opposed to the current system they are already accustomed to.
Signatory Authority
Operations Manager

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 31, 2012
Danny McIntosh, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2012-MV-0036
Permit No. NCO075965
Burnsville WTP
Yancey County
Dear Mayor McIntosh:
A review of Burnsville WTP's monitoring report for February 2012 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Aluminum, Total
02/04/12
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Iron, Total
02/04/12
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. It is not requested
that a response be submitted. However, should you have additional information concerning the violations
which you wish to present, please submit them to this office.
The Division of Water Quality 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. You may contact this office for additional information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4667.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
?iRO':coPy
Point Source Branch
No thCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone]
Internet:. www.ncwaterouality.org FAX [phone]

F-71LE M.�Y
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
Mr. Anthony Hensley
Director of Public Works
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714-0097
Dear Mr. Storie:
April 8, 2011
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Burnsville
Water Treatment Plant
Wastewater Facility Discharge
Permit No: NCO075965
Yancey County
. Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the
inspection conducted on March 14, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0075965.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Jadd Brewer
Central Files
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Naturally
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org ��

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 I SI 31 NCO075965 Ill 121 11/03/14 117 181 CI 19I SI 20I I
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA — Reserved
67I 1.0 169 70I 3 I 71 I I 72I N j 73 � 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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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)
03:05 PM 11/03/14
07/03/01
Burnsville WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Resevoir Rd
Burnsville'NC 28714
03:15 PM 11/03/14
11/02/28
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
Thomas W Storie,PO Box 97 Burnsville NC 287140097/Public Works No
Director/828-682-2420/6286827757
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N 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
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax.Numbers Date
Alwy 2-G 1
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
NCO075965 I11
yr/mo/day Inspection Type
12I 11/03/14 I17 18ICI
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Town of Burnsville — Water Treatment Plant wastewater facility
Water Plant: 1.0 MGDJConventional water treatment plant (B-Surface) with coagulation, flocculation,
sedimentation, filtration and disinfection.
Chemicals fed:
Alum — fed only if ou� of polymer (alum was only fed 2 days last year)
Soda Ash — for pH adjustment
Polyaluminum chloride (PAC) polymer - for coagulation
Chlorine — using 150Ilb cylinders - for disinfection
Chemicals NOT fed:
Dechlorinator - chlori
Ammonia
Fluoride
Zinc orthophosphate
Toxicity - currently NOT
Wastewater facility
Wastewater facility:
The wastewater from
filter tank (aka: sludge
along with the overflo
Creek, located on Pe
sand filter tank.
e is dissipated thru the 24 inch sand filter
Note: The Town will begin feeding orthophosphate, in a few months.
red to monitor
Physical Chemical - I (PC-1)
✓ashing the sedimentation basins and filters (backwash) flows through a sand
dewatering tank / the old clearwell). The filtered water is piped,
from the intake structure, to an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree
3acola Road. The overflow from the intake structure does not flow thru the
The sludge is vacuumed and removed, on an as needed basis, and taken to the WWTP to use as an
amendment to the biosolids in the composting operation (WQ0002834).
There are 2 filters. In the summer, they are backwashed — once a week, in the winter, they are
backwashed every othr day. The wastewater is filtered through 24 inches of sand.
BACKWASH / REJECT FLOW MEASUREMENT:
The following EMORS (monthly reports) indicate the metered amount of backwash wastewater from
February 2010 to January 2011.
mo/yr - total - average - r
2-2010 - 103,000 - 22,00
3-2010 - 133,000 - 10,00
4-2010 - 95,000 - 11,000
5-2010 - 81,000 - 10,000
6-2010 - 83,000 - 10,000
aximum - minimum gallons
- 92,000 - 8,000
- 16,000 - 5,000
14,000 - 9,000
12,000 - 9,000
12,000 - 9,000
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Permit: NCO075965
Owner - Facility: Burnsville WTP
Inspection Date: 03/14/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
772010 - 77,000 - 10,000 - 10,000 - 8,000
8-2010 - 67,000 - 10,000 - 10,000 - 9,000
9-2010 - 65,000 - 9,000 - 10,000 - 8,000
10-2010 - 109,000 - 9,000 - 13,000 - 4,000
11-2010 - 120,000 - 9,000 - 12,000 - 8,000
12-2010 - 204,000 - 9,000 - 19,000 - 7,000
1-2011 - 120,000 - 9,000 - 10,000 - 7,000
Gallons per year: 1,257,000 total - 128,000 average - 92,000 maximum - 4,000 minimum
Gallons per day = 1,257,000 gallons per 365 days = 3,444 gpd
The metered annual average flow (gpd) of filter backwash wastewater is 3,444 gpd.
This does NOT include draining and washing the sedimentation basins.
It takes - 3 hours, using a fire hose at - 150 gpm, to clean one sedimentation basin.
There are 2 sedimentation basins, which are washed - 3 times per year.
Volume = area of basin (78 ft Length x 13 ft Width) x 12 ft Depth = 12,168 ft3
Gallons = 12,168 ft3 x 7.48 gal / ft3 = 91,016 gallons
Total gallons per year = 91,016 gallons / basin x 2 basins x 3 per year = 546,096 gallons per
365 days / year = 1,496 gpd
The total (filters and sedimentation basins) annual average wastewater flow to creek is
3,444 gpd (filters) + 1,496 gpd (sed basins) = 4,940 gpd.
The DMRs have recorded instantaneous flows at - 34,000 gpd.
The 2010 permit renewal application indicates the annual daily average wastewater flow is 50,000 gpd ave
(item # 11.) The 2006 application indicates the annual daily average wastewater flow is 12,000 gpd ave.
DISCHARGE OPTION:
The option to pipe the wastewater to the WWTP, the 2-inch line will require replacement of the
existing 2-inch pipe with a larger pipe. The length is estimated to be 3/ to Y2 mile from the
water plant to us Hwy.19 E.
OPERATOR:
Certified ORC: Stephen Taylor - Cert. # 28625 - PC-1
Randall Wilson is considering taking the PC-1 exam and becoming the back-up ORC for the
wastewater permit.
INSPECTION:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
5-24-2010 by Wanda Frazier.
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Permit:
Inspection Date
Owner - Facility: Burnsville wTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Mr. Anthony Hensley and Mr. Shane Dale assisted in the inspection.
Mr. Randall Wilson Ippears to be operating and maintaining the facility very well.
There was no discharge of effluent at the time of the inspection.
PERMIT:
Renewal: The renewal application was received by the Division on 10-29-2010 and is currently
under review. Please continue to operate under the current permit until it is reissued. The -
following discussion indicates changes that will be implemented during the next permit cycle.
WATER PLANT PERMITTING STRATEGY
In 1992, the Division ©f Water Quality (Division) implemented a general water treatment plant
(WTP) permitting strategy that was intended to apply to all types of WTPs. However, after
further research and discussion, it was agreed that different technologies in water treatment
yield very different pollutants of concern and impacts on the environment. As a result,
permitting strategies �/ere developed in October 2009, specifically geared towards certain water
treatment processes. I These new permitting strategies for Water Plant wastewater discharges will
be implemented soon and will include the following changes:
PERMIT DEVELOPMENT FOR CONVENTIONAL WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
The NPDES permitting strategy recommendations for conventional water treatment plants is based
upon chemical and physical data from various facilities around North Carolina. The assessment
and strategy detailed 'here applies only to those facilities using surface water sources and the
referenced technologies.
Most of the state of North Carolina (west of 1-95) uses surface water as a drinking water
source. It is generally recognized that the water quality issues associated with surface water
are those relating to particulate matter, microbiological content, color, taste and odor.
Conventional treatmenr}t processes are designed to address these water quality issues. A
conventional treatment process is described by the American Water Works Association as including
coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation, usually followed by filtration and disinfection.
Pollutants of Concern:
Aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and manganese were detected effluent data from the five
conventional WTPs used to supply data for this report. All five facilities had high maximum
predicted concentrations for these parameters, therefore they are considered to be pollutants of
concern and should be monitored. However, after further consideration monitoring for calcium
and magnesium was removed since there are currently no water quality standards for these
parameters in North Carolina. Zinc should be monitored if a permittee uses zinc orthophosphate
as a corrosion inhibitor
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Permit: NCO075965 Owner -Facility: Burnsville WTP
Inspection Date: 03/14/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
In addition to pH, flow, and total residual chlorine, which will be limited, the permit writer
may need to determine the necessity of a limit for some other parameter of concern that may have
been identified in the application. DWQ will perform a reasonable potential analysis (RPA) on
any available data to determine the need for monitoring or limits. For existing -facilities
collecting toxicant data, the RPA would employ these data. The reasonable potential procedure
may also be used as a tool for analyzing the source water of proposed water treatment plants.
Listed below is a sample of effluent limits and summarizes the minimum recommended monitoring
requirements for conventional WTPs.
Monitoring Requirements For Conventional WTPs:
The monitoring requirements included below identify various pollutants of concern including
conventional parameters, nutrients and toxicants. Other toxicants were not included because they
were either not detected or rarely detected in the effluent data surveyed. However, if a
pollutant specific problem is detected in the receiving stream, effluent, or source water then a
monitoring requirement may be added for that parameter. Likewise, if data indicate that a
pollutant is not present in the facility's discharge, that parameter may be dropped from the
requirements. Limits should be added if the facility shows reasonable potential to exceed water
quality standards for toxicants. New facilities should monitor for pollutants of concerns
regardless of whether or not there is a water quality standard. Monitoring requirements can be
re-evaluated during subsequent renewals.
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS - MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - LIMITS:
Flow: measurement frequency - continuous recording - see footnote # 1.
TSS limits: 30 mg/L mo ave & 45 mg/L weekly ave - see footnote # 3.
pH limits: 6.0 — 9.0 units - see footnote # 3.
Total Residual Chlorine: 17-28 micrograms/L daily max limits - see footnotes # 2 & # 3.
Turbidity: see footnotes # 3. & # 4.
Aluminum: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnote # 10.
Total Iron: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnote # 10.
Total Copper: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnote # 10.
Manganese: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnote # 10.
Fluoride: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnotes # 5. & # 10.
Total Zinc: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnotes # 6. & # 10.
Ammonia Nitrogen: monitor quarterly - see footnote # 7.
Total Phosphorus: monitor quarterly - see footnote # 8
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Permit: NC(J075965
Inspection Date: 03/14/2011
Owner - Facility: Burnsville WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Total Nitrogen: monitor quarterly - see footnote # 8.
Whole Effluent Toxicity: monitor quarterly - see footnote # 9.
Footnotes:
1. Continuous discharges > 50,000 gpd are required to perform continuous recording flow measurements.
For intermittent discharges, instantaneous flow monitoring is required and the duration of the
discharge must be reported. The monitoring frequency for flow should be the same as the most
frequently monitored parameter listed. Instantaneous measurement or estimates are allowed if the
permitted flow is less than 50,000 gpd.
2. Limit and monitor only if the facility adds chlorine or chlorine derivatives to water that is
eventually discharged. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50
micrograms/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 micrograms/L.
3. Monitor 2/month if discharge is < 0.5 MGD and monitor weekly if discharge is >0.5 MGD.
4. If the receiving stream is impaired for turbidity, a daily maximum limit should be given.
5. Fluoride should be monitored if the permittee backwashes with fluoridated finished water.
6. Zinc should be monitored if the permittee adds zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor prior to
backwashing.
7. Ammonia nitrogen should be monitored if the permittee uses choramines (adds ammonia to chlorinated
water) for secondary (disinfection prior to backwashing.
8. Facilities under 0.05MGD should only monitor for nutrients if discharging into Nutrient Sensitive
Waters. i
9. WET (Whole Effluent Toxicity) Testing Requirements.
10. Parameter should be monitored in conjunction with the toxicity tests.
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Permit: NC0075965 Owner - Facility: Burnsville WTP
Inspection Date: 03/14/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ El ■ 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ Q ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ 0 El 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ Q
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ Cl I]
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ D ■ 0
Comment: A visit to the effluent discharge point located on Pensacola Road, indicated
that erosion has begun to deteriorate the supporting structure of the pipe. Replacement
of stone or installation of concrete is recommended to fully support the pipe.
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Frazier, Wanda
From: Randall Wilson [[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:02 PM
To: Frazier, Wanda
Subject: Fwd: Backwash Water Used
Attachments: Backwash.zip
Here is the information we talked about.
Open the file click on the Plant Operations Tab at the bottom then look at column L BACKWASH WATER USED
1000(GAL)
February the total is incorrect the correct total is 103000 gal for the month the rest of them are correct.
Call me if you need anything else.
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DATE
TIME
RESULT (NTU)
TIME
RESULT (NTU)
TIME
RESULT (NTU)
TIME
RESULT (NTU)
TIME
RESULT (NTU)
TIME
RESULT (NTU)
1
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.03
12:00 - 16:00
0.05
16:00 - 20:00
0.07
20:00 - 0:00
0.08
2
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.18
12:00 - 16:00
0.03
16:00 - 20:00
0.03
20:00 - 0:00
0.03
3
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.03
12:00 - 16:00
0.04
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
4
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.09
12:00 - 16:00
0.1-
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
5 j
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.11
12:00 - 16:00
0.11
16:00 - 20:00
0.04
20:00 - 0:00
0.03
6
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.04
12:00 - 16:00
0.03
16:00 - 20:00
0.03
20:00 - 0:00
7
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.06
12:00 - 16:00
0.07
16:00 - 20:00
0.05
20:00 - 0:00
0.08
8
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.07
12:00 - 16:00
0.03
16:00 - 20:00
0.03
20:00 - 0:00
9
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 16:00
0.04
16:00 - 20:00
0.03
20:00 - 0:00
0.0
10
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 16:00
0.04
16:00 - 20:00
0.11
20:00 - 0:00
0.1
11
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.11
12:00 - 16:00
0.14
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
12
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.12
12:00 -16:00
0.16
16:00 - 20:00
0.15
20:00 - 0:00
0.14
13
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 -12:00
0.03
12:00 -16:00
0.03
16:00 - 20:00
0.03
20:00 - 0:00
0.03
14
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 -12:00
0.03
12:00 -16:00
0.04
16:00 - 20:00
0.04
20:00 - 0:00
0.06
15
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 -12:00
0.1
12:00 -16:00
0.1
16:00 - 20:00
0.13
20:00 - 0:00
0.13
16
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.03
12:00 - 16:00
0.03
16:00 - 20:00
0.03
20:00 - 0:00
0.03
17
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.03
12:00-16:00
0.04
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
18
0:00 - 4:00
4'00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.05
12:00 -16:00
0.07
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
19
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.09
12:00 - 16:00
0.11
16:00 - 20:00
0.12
20:00 - 0:00
0.11
20
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.03
12:00 - 16:00
0.03
16:00 - 20:00
0.03
20:00 - 0:00
0.03
21
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.04
12:00 - 16:00
0.04
16 ;00-20 ;00
0.05
20:00 - 0:00
0.06
22
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.08
12:00 - 16:00
0.11
16:00 - 20:00
0.04
20:00-0:00
0.04
23
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.04
12:00 - 16:00
0.04
16:00 - 20:00
0.04
20:00 - 0:00
0.04
24
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.04
12:00-16:00
0.06
16:00 - 20:00
0.06
20:00 - 0:00
25
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
0.05
8:00 - 12:00
0.19
12:00 - 16:00
0.2
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
26
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.04
12:00 -16:00
0.04
16:00 - 20:00
0.04
20:00 - 0:00
0.04
27
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.04
12:00-16:00
0.05
16:00 - 20:00
0.07
20:00 - 0:00
0.09
28
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.1
12:00 - 16:00
0.14
16:00 - 20:00
0.16
20:00 - 0:00
0.03
29
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 -12:00
0.03
12:00 -16:00
0.03
16:00 - 20:00
0.03
20:00 - 0:00
0.03
30
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
0.03
12:00 - 16:00
0.04
16:00 - 20:00
0.06
20:00 - 0:00
0.07
31
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 16:00
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
Maximum Value: 0.200 Average Value` 0.065 Number of Samples: 104
NCDENR/DEH COMPLETED BY: Tom Storie
PWSS
Version: V02.05-3 CERTIFICATE GRADE: F B-Surface CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 971497

ENTRY POINT RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT MONITORING REPORT
DATE
TIME
RESULT (mg/L)
TIME
RESULT (mg/L)
TIME
RESULT (mg/L)
TIME
RESULT (mg/L)
TIME
RESULT (mg/L)
TIME
RESULT (mg/L)
1
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 -12:00
2.7
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.6
2
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.6
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.6
3
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.5
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
4
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.5
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
5
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.5-
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
6
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.6
12:00 - 16:00
2.4
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - 0:00
7
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.6
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
8
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.4
12:00 - 16:00
2.7
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
9
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 16:00
2.4
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - 0:00
2.8
10 j
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.7
20:00 - 0:00
2.7
11
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.5
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
12
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.8
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
13
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.7
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
14
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.6
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
15
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.6
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
16
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.7
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
17
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.5
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
18
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.4
12:00 - 16:00
2.4
16:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 0:00
19
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.4
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - O:bo
2.5
20
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.6
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.9
21
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.5
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - 0:00
2.8
22
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.7
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - 0:00
2.7
23
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.5
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - 0:00
2.7
24
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.7
12:00 - 16:00
2.7
16:00 - 20:00
2.8
20:00 - 0:00
25
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.7
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
26
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.5
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
27
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.7
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
28
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.6
12:00 - 16:00
2.5
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.5
29
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.5
12:00 - 16:00
2.4
16:00 - 20:00
2.5
20:00 - 0:00
2.4
30
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
2.6
12:00 - 16:00
2.6
16:00 - 20:00
2.6
20:00 - 0:00
2.4
31
0:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 8:00
8:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 16:00
1
116:00 - 20:00
1
20:00 - 0:00
Minimum Value: 2.4000 Average Value: 2.5644 Number of Samples: 104
NCDENR/DEH COMPLETED BY: Tom Storie
PWSS
Version: V02.05-3 CERTIFICATE GRADE: B-Surface CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 971497

INDIVIDUAL FILTER EFFLUENT TURBIDITY MONITORING REPORT
MONTH / YEAR: April / 2010
PWSID: NC0100010 FACILITY ID: P01
WATER SYSTEM NAME: Burnsville, Town of FACILITY NAME: I Burnsville WTP
During4his month, there.were no issues" with continuous monitoring equipment," and no_ individual "filter turbidity exceedances
t
E01 = Check mark indicates.agreement with "statement above. Please check default answers below for accuracy. .
es ., 1) Was each filter continuously monitored for turbidity?
Yea 2) Was each filter's monitoring results recorded every 15 minutes?
'No 3) Was there a failure of the continuous turbidity monitoring equipment?
No 4) Was any individual filter turbidity level > 1.0 NTU in two consecutive measurements?
No 5) Was any individual filter turbidity level > 0.5 NTU in two consecutive measurements at the end of 4 hours
of operation after the filter has been backwashed or otherwise taken offline?
silo 0 6) Was any individual filter turbidity level > 1.0 NTU in two consecutive measurements in each 3 consecutive months?
N"Nod 7) Was any individual filter turbidity level > 2.0 NTU in two consecutive measurements in 2 consecutive months?
Maximum Date Exceeded Reason for, and Duration (hrs) of l
Filter # Corrective Action Taken
Turbidity I (one row per day per filter) Exceedance
NCDENR/DEH COMPLETED BY: Tom Storie
PWSS CERTIFICATE GRADE: B-Surface
Version: V02.05-3 CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 971497

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MONITORING REPORT (CHLORINE
Total Samples Taken: 1 5
1 Entering values in the "Total Samples Taken" cell will dynamically adjust the number of data entry rows.
2 Or other site of high water age
3 Report total chlorine when disinfecting with chlorine and ammonia (chloramines).
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Location
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MRT2 Site
pH
Heterotrophic
Fluoride
Ortho PO4
Total
Iron
Manganese
E
°'= Date
Code
Residual
Plate Count
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
Hardnes
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
Disinfectant'
(cfu/mL or
s
MPN)
CaCo3
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Chlorine
(mg/L )
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(mg/L)
1
Thu, 4/1/10
M02
Town Office
1.8
2
Wed, 4/7/10
P28
Tyner Pump Station 275 Shepherd Way
1.6
3
Wed, 4/14/10
M03
Metcalf 14 Hunter Street
1.8
4
Wed, 4/21/10
M02
Town Office 1 Town Square
2.0
5
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2.7
TOT:
9.9000
NCDENR/DEH AVG:
1.9800
2.7000
PWSS MAX:
Version: V02.05-3 MIN:
1.6000

Monthly Operating Report (MOR)
Surface Water Plant Operations and Distribution
Reporting Month / Year: April / 2010
PWS ID Number: NCO100010
Water System Name: Burnsville, Town of
Water System Population: 3,950
Plant Distribution
Facility ID Number:
Facility Name:
Facility Classification:
Report Completed By
Certificate Grade:
Certificate Number:
Remarks for Plant Operations:
Remarks for Distribution:
P01
Burnsville WTP
B
Tom Storie
B-Surface
971497
D01
Distribution System
B
Tom Storie
A -Surface
971497
1711 Auto -Email PWSS Regional Office 177 Auto -Email PWSS Central Office
C By checking this box, the ORC certifies that the requirements of 15A NCAC 18C .1301 "General Requirements", .1302 "Tests, Forms,
and Reporting", and .1303 "Facility Oversight" have been met for the month of April, 2010 and that records documenting compliance with
this rule are maintained on the premises and available for inspection upon request.
Lontents:
1940 - Plant Op.
1940-IV - EP DI
3762 - DBAS
Dist Sys Monitoring
NCDENRlDEH
PWSS
Version: V02.05-3
1940-II - Phy. & Chem. 1940-III - CFE Turb.
1940-V - IFE Turb. DBP-3-TOC
MOR data (.csv) files last written: May 7, 2010 12:41 PM

Monthly Operating Reports (MORS) Summary
Year: 2010 PWS Name: Burnsville, Town of PWSID# : NCO100010
Month: April Facility Name: Burnsville WTP
Combined Filter Effluent (CFE)Turbidity
Samples exceeding 1 NTU (count): 0 Number of samples required:
97
Samples exceeding .3 NTU (count): 0 Number of samples taken:
104
Samples exceeding .3 NTU (pct): 0.0% Highest single turbidity reading NTU:
0.200
Monthly average turbidity NTU:
0.065
Individual Filter Effluent (IFE) Turbidity
1) Was each filter continuously monitored for turbidity? Yes X
No
2) Was each filter's monitoring results recorded every 15 minutes? Yes X
No
3) Was there a failure of the continuous turbidity monitoring equipment? Yes
No X
4) Was any individual filter turbidity level > 1.0 NTU in two consecutive
measurements ? Yes
No X
5) Was any individual filter turbidity level > 0.5 NTU in two consecutive
measurements at the end of 4 hours of operation after the filter has been
backwashed or otherwise taken offline ? Yes
No X
6) Was any individual filter turbidity level > 1.0 NTU in two consecutive
measurements in each 3 consecutive months ? Yes
No X
7) Was any individual filter turbidity level > 2.0 NTU in two consecutive
measurements in 2 consecutive months ? Yes
No X
Entry Point Residual Disinfectant Concentration (EPRD)
Disinfectant Used Chlorine Number of samples required
97
Minimum EPRD concentration 2.4000 Number of samples taken
104
Distribution Residual Disinfectant Concentration
Number of samples under 0.010 mg/L (without any detectable) excluding where HPC is < 500/mL
0
Contact Time (CT) Ratio
Lowest CT ratio reading 4.50 Number of CT ratios required
30
Number of CT ratios below 1.0 0 Number of CT ratios calculated
30
Settled Water Turbidity (NTU)
Highest single turbidity reading 0.960 Monthly average turbidity
0.380
Raw Water Turbidity (NTU)
Highest single turbidity reading 6.090 Monthly average turbidity
1.266
Raw Water Coliforms (colonies per 100 mQ
Highest single coliforms 1011.20 Monthly average coliforms
450.24
By checking this box, the ORC certifies that the requirements of 15A NCAC 18C .1301 "General Requirements", .1302 "Tests, Forms, and
Reporting", and .1303 "Facility Oversight" have been met for the month of April, 2010 and that records documenting compliance with this
rule are maintained on the premises and available for inspection upon request.
NCDENR/DEH COMPLETED BY: Tom Storie
PWSS
Version: V02.05-3 CERTIFICATE GRADE: B-Surface CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 971497

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100.0%
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0.548
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11.60
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104.3
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0.703
0.703
0.725
0.725
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16.00
4.00
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_ 66.5
145.8
20.8
5.57
27.31
4.99
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Percent Backwash Water Used :
0.5%
Date Sedimentation BasmVleaned "
(as: m/d/yy)
NCDENR/DEH "If cleaned continuously, enter last day of month. COMPLETED BY: F-Tom Storie
PWSS Version: V02.05-3 CERTIFICATE GRADEB-Surface CERTIFICATE NUMBER 971497

MONTH/YEAR
PWSID:
WATER SYSTEM NAME:
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Bumsville, Town of
PLANT OPERATIONS REPORT - FOR SURFACE WATER SYSTEMS
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0.6716
0.67
0.5989
0.59 9
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4.0
4.0
4i.0
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55.0
1 4.9
4.71
2
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0.6497
0.6795
0.6795
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4.0
5.0
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62.4
3 .5
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5.53
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0.66
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0.6722
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0.6509
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0.3293
0.3447
0.3447
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0.3192
0.3192
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0.677
0.677
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0.7052
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64.7
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0.682
0. 82
0.7076
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65.0
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0.6365
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0.3562
0.356
0.332
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0.3338
0.3338
0.340
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Percent Backwash Water Used :
0.5%
Date Sedimentation Basins Last Cleaned *
5/10/10
(as: m/d/yy)
NCDENR/DEH
PWSS Version: V02.05-7
if cleaned continuously, enter last day of month. COMPLETED BY: � Tom Storie
CERTIFICATE GRADE B-Surface

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0.6452
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0.6618
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Enter
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60.7
39.6
4.51
25.951
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0.649
0.649
0.577
0.577
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2.0
52.9
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3.91
21.87
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0.3242
0.3242
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3.97
7.0
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30.7
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4.54
23.7
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0.3372
0.3372
0.336
0.336
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32.2
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0.6988
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0.7043
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26. 5
0.6329
0.6329
0.65
0.65
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0.6319
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3.75
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0.6465
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0.6763
0.6763
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0.702
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64.4
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26.26
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0.6456
0.6456
0.6643
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0.3235
0.3235
0.3335
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30.6
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0.654
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0.6649
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15.5
3.57
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61.0
138.6
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0.6455
0.6455
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0.6507
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59.7
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0.5609
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0.5915
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0.3458
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28.51
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0.6293
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0.6595
0.6595
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60.5
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4.61
27.35
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0.6765
0.6765
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3.8
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0.5987
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0.54307
0.54307
0.54947
0.54947
12.29
12.29
3.75
12.3
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50.5
113.3
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4.47
24.98
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0.7115
0.7115
0.7302
0.7302
16.00
16.00
4.00
16.0
2
2
-
- 67.01
153.71
9.51
1 4.621
28.51
MIN
Percent Backwash Water Used :
0.5%
Date Sedimentation Basin~ s Last Cleaned
5/10l10
(as: m/dlyy)
NCDENR/DEH ' If cleaned continuously, enter last day of month. COMPLETED BY: I Tom Storie
PWSS Version: V02.05-7 CERTIFICATE GRADEB-Surface CERTI

MONTHIYEAR
PLANT
OPERATIONS
FILTER OPERATION
REPORT
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59.0
16.5
5.37
21.62
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0.5606
0.5606
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0.5687
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33.25
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139.1
107.9
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0.4547
0.4547
0.4725
0.4725
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3.57
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43.3
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2.06
24.73
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0.4767
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0.4984
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3.53
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45.7
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25.72
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0.5284
0.5284
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0.479
0.4846
0.4846
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44.5
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25.60
7
0.3083
0.3083
0.3 7
0.307
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7. 5
3.5
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28.2
69.0
1.97
26.84
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0.3288
0.3288
0.33
0.33
7.75
7.75
3.54
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2
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30.3
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27.80
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0.6576
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5.75
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26.39
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0.65 2
0.6786
0.6786
5.75
5.75
3.59
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62.3
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2.04
26.9
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5.3
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27.58
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0. 36
0.6369
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5. 5
3.6
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5 .7
60.6
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2.02
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PWSS Version: V02.05-7 CERTIFICATE GRADEB-Surface CERTI

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NCDENR/DEH ' if cleaned continuously, enterlast day of month. COMPLETED BY: Tom Storie
PWSS Version: V02.05-7 CERTIFICATE GRADEB-Surface CERTI

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PWSS Version: V02.05-7 CERTIFICATE GRADEB-Surface CERTI

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PWSS Version: V02.05-7 CERTIFICATE GRADEB-Surface CERTI

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
May 27, 2010
Mr. Thomas W Storie
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714-0097
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Burnsville Water Treatment Plant
Wastewater Discharge
Permit No: NCO075965
Yancey County
Dear Mr. Storie:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on May 24, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0075965.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4662.
Enclosure
cc: Jadd Brewer
Central Files
,g. s ell le 'Fifes y
S:\SWP\Yancey\Wastewater\Municipal\Burnsville WTP 75965\CEI.5-24-10.doc
Sincerely,
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Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorlllCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Naturally
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org

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 - NCO075965 Ill 121 10/05/24 117 181 CI 19I SI 20I I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA------ — — —Reserved -
67I 1.0 169 70131 711 I 72I N I 73 L U 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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)
Burnsville WTP
11:05 AM 10/05/24
07/03/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Resevoir Rd
Burnsville NC 28714
11.15 AM 10/05/24
11/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Jadd Wesley Brewer/ORC/828-898-6692/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialMtle/Phone and Fax Number
Thomas W Storie,PO Box 97 Burnsville NC 287140097/Public Works Contacted
Director/828-682-2420/8286827757 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Records/Reports 0 Facility Site Review 0 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
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of wer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 60-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES
3I NCO075965
yr/mo/day Inspection Type
I11 12I 10/05/24 117 18H
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
I
FACILITY DESCRIP I ION:
The Town of Burnsville's Water Treatment Plant wastewater treatment system is a classified as a
Class I Physical Chemical system.
It consists of an old clearwell, which receives sludge from the settling basin and filter
backwash water. The supernatant is piped along with the overflow from the intake structure to
an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek.
Sludge is removed o� an, as needed basis. The sludge had, at one point in the past, been
vacuumed from the clearwell tank.
PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG:
A review of the files i�t dicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 6-25-2008 by Jim Reid.
The permit expires o 12-28-2011. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration (— August 30, 2010). A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
EFFLUENT:
There was no discha Ige at the time of the inspection.
OPERATORS:
The WTP operators a,re Alan Boone & Randall Wilson. Jadd Brewer is the contract ORC.
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Permit: NC0075965 Owner - Facility: Burnsville WfP
Inspection Date: 05/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 29, 2010
Honorable Danny McIntosh, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0042
Permit No. NCO075965
Burnsville Water Treatment Plant
Yancey County
Dear Mayor McIntosh: i
A review of Burnsville WTP's monitoring report for December 2009 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Flow
12/05/09
Weekly
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 to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality 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 at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
W�+ A helvi,11110TV es -
DWQ Central Files
Water Quality Lab & Operations/ ORC
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] ' Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

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North Carolina Department of Envi"ronment and
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Honorable Danny McIntosh, Mayor
Town of Burnsville
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
Dear Mayor McIntosh:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October 20, 2009
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Natural Resources
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0143
Permit No. NCO075965
Burnsville Water Treatment Plant
Yancey County
A review of Burnsville WTP's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violations:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Flow
Week of 6/28/09-7/04/09
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
TRC
Week of 6/28109-7/04/09
Weekly
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 &xplanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this
office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
T6. eL 1& .'zc c4
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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DWQ Central Files
Water Quality Lab & Operations/ ORC
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NorthCarolina
orth Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

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Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department rironment and Natural Resources
Coleenli. Sullins, 01Fk or
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
Mr. Thomas W Storie
Town of Burnsville
Post Office Box 97
Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
Dear Mr. Storie:
June 27, 2008
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Burnsville Water Treatment Plant
Permit No: NCO075965
Yancey County
Enclosed is the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection. conducted on
June 25, 2008 by Mr. Don Price and the writer. The facility was found to be in compliance
with permit NC0075965.
As discussed during the inspection, the old clear well operating as a wastewater
treatment device (for the water plant) constitutes a class I physical -chemical wastewater
treatment facility. Consequently, state law requires both a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator and backup operator for the facility. The wastewater treatment
plant,operator and back-up operator must be licensed as Class I (or Class II) physical -
chemical operators.- To aid the operators in securing the required certifications, a list of
upcoming wastewater classes is enclosed; the physical -chemical courses have been
highlighted.
Rather than continuing to discharge wastewater from the water treatment plant, the
Town may wish to consider eliminating the old clear well and connecting the waste
stream into the Town's sewer collection system.
Please refer to the inspection report for additional observations and comments. If
there are questions, please call Mr. Don Price or the writer at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: John Austin, Water Quality Lab & Operations
Central Files
NonrthCarolina
Naturally
2090 U.S. Highway 70,-Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E P ^ Washington, D.C. 20460
/ 1
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
19I .cl 201 I
1 L NI 2 15� 3I NCO075965 111 12I 08/06/25 117 18I CI L_
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Remarks
211 1-1 I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I.I 1 1 1 - I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA ----------------------Reserved---- ------ ------
67I 169 70 71 I� 72I j 73I I 174 75I I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to PO.TW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:10 PM 08/06/25
07/03/01
Burnsville WTP '
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Resevoir Rd
Burnsville NC 28714
02:00 PM 08/06/25
11/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Officialfritle/Phone and Fax Number
Thomas W Storie,PO Box 97 Burnsville NC 28714/Public Works Contacted
Director/828-682-2420/8286827757 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal
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) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
J mes R Reid /� /J ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
nage t%Q AReviewer Age ncy/OffiQce'/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC0075965 I11 12I 08/06/25 I17 18I_'
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) .
An old clearwell receives settling basin sludge and filter backwash. Supernatant from the old clearwell tank
is piped along with the overflow from the intake sturcture to UT Little Crabtree Creek. Sludge had at one
point in the past been vabuumed from the clearwell tank.
The old clearwell operating as a wastewater treatment device for the water plant constitutes a class I
physical -chemical wastewater treatment facility. As such, state law requires both a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator and backup operator wastewater treatment facility. Both the wastewater treatment
plant operator and back-up operator must be licensed as Class I (or Class ll) physical -chemical operators.
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Permit: NCO075965
Inspection Date: 06/25/2008
Owner -Facility: Burnsville VVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
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Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Solids Handling Equipment
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Primary Clarifier
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NA
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(i)water Quality Lab Operations, Inc.
PO Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Burnsville, Town of W
NPDES ,# NCO075965
Mr. Thomas Storie
P.O: Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
b; r MAR 1 1 20Rep
08 f
Here is your ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) along with
a sample letter that you may send to your customers if you like. You may rewrite the
sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fill out the bold text in the
sample letter if you wish to use it..
A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR.
Thank you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR,
feel free to call me at [phone]. Thank you again for your time.
Sincerely,
Paul Isenhour D
Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. MAR 1 8 2008�
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WATER QUALITY SECTION I
ASHEVILLE RFC;!nmA! nFFinG 4
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. Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report
Burnsville, Town of (WTP)
NPDES M NCO075965
Date: 2/13/08
We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report.
This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the wastewater we discharge to
the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters
of North Carolina. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually
improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are
committed to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please
contact Paul Isenhour at [phone]. We want our valued customers to be informed
about their wastewater utility.
h t-us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of a Waste'
Tire nt Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and
ends up at ; e treatment plant. The wastewater goes through a bar'§creen that stops large
particles that.'arresent (i.e., rags and papers). The water tri goes to an aeration basin
where air is pumped=i�the water. This air supplies o ygen to bacteria that feed on the
solids that are in the water. The water then goes t6 the clarifier where the solids settle out.
The solids are pumped back to�the aeration; is n to give the bacteria a second chance to.
feed. When there are too many solids in-t ant, some of the solids are pumped to a
digester tank. In the digester, the b a have.more time to feed on and reduce the
solids' volume. When the dige the
fdClhesolids are pumped from the tank and
taken to a larger facility. ear water from the clarifier then goes to a tank for
disinfection. The two prominent ways to disinfect -the wastewater are chlorine and
ultraviolet light. C " ne can be used as a gas or in solid tablet form. When chlorine is
used, there is, rally a dechlorinating agent use to remove is,
chlorine from the
wastewa e - fore it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet l gh\UV) is used, the
waste w" r flows around the UV bulbs. Bacteria can not live when exposed to UV light,
s/ e water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after` ' 'nfection,
e treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters. ��

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PERFORMANCE
The treatment plant did very well last year. We are very pleased to report that there were
no violations for the entire year. All of the samples that were taken for the plant were
under the limits set be the State Division of Water Quality.
NOTIFICATION
This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to
the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a
letter that they can easily distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the
customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system.
CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability
as per the NOTIFICATION section above.
2--2v-e-
Paul Isenhour Date
Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.

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Name of Wastewater System
NPDES# NC0000000
address
city, NC zip
Wastewater system customer
address
city, NC zip
SUBJECT: ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT
Dear wastewater customer,
The ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) is
completed! The AWTR is a report that lets us, the wastewater treatment provider, tell
you, the user, what has been happening with our wastewater plant in the past year (2006).
In the AWTR, we give you a brief description of the treatment plant, if we had any
violations, and what was done about any violations. If you would like to have a copy of
the AWTR, please call or come by our office, and we will give one to you.
Thank you for your time and if you have any questions, feel free to call our office
at 888-888-8888.

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_ lichael F. Easley,_ Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE !WATER PROTECTION SECTION
October 2, 2007
Mr. Thomas W. Storie,
Director of Public Works
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Burnsville Water Plant
Permit No: NCO075965
Yancey County
Dear Mr. Storie:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on September 29, 2007. The facility was found to be in compliance with
permit NC0075965.
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 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Jadd Brewer / John Austin, ORC
Central Files
North Carolina
Naturally
2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 ' Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E n /� Washington, D.C. 20460
r!'�
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 i 51 31 NC0075965 Ill 121 07/09/29 117 181CI 19I sl 20III
Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111111111111111111111111111l6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 1.0 169 70I 3 i 711 i 72I NI 73I I 174 751 I I I I l i 180
I_L_I
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)
Burnsville WTP
11:25 AM 07/09/29
07/03/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Resevoir Rd
Burnsville NC 28714
11:35 AM 07/09/29
11/02/28
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
Thomas W Storie,PO Box 97 Burnsville NC 28714/Public Works Contacted
Director/828-682-2420/8286827757 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Records/Reports
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
Wanda P FrazierARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Page # 1

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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO075965 I11 12I 07/09/29 1
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(cont.) 1
Section D: Sumrpary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Town of Burnsville Water Treatment Plant wastewater discharge:
There was a dischage at the time of the inspection.
pH = 7.8 units
Temperature = 18.4 degrees Celcius
Dissolved Oxygen = 8.3 mg/I
Chlorine = 2 mg/I
The effluent was clear.
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 5-9-200i6 by Starr Silvis.
The permit expires onj 2-28-2011. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
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Permit: NC0075965
Inspection Date: 09/29/2007
Owner - Facility: Burnsville WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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�F W A7, 9q ® iael F. Easley, Governor
m G. Ross Jr., Secretary
`O G North Carolina Department or-environment:and,Naturab�Resources
r AI n W. Kli e ' P.E Director
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 31, 2006
Thomas W Storie
Town of Burnsville
PO Box 97
Burnsville NC 28714
SUBJECT: May 9, 2006
Compliance Sampling Inspection
Town of Burnsville
Burnsville WTP
Permit No: NCO075965
Yancey County
Dear Mr Storie:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on May 9, 2006. Jim Reid and I conducted the inspection. The
facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0075965.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at [phone] ext
4665.
Sincerely,
Starr Silvis �J
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Jadd Wesley Brewer, ORC
Central Files
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
Form Approved.
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 1 51 31 11CO075965 111 121 06/05/09 117 181 SI 191 CI 20H
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Remarks
21I1II IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIII1111IIIIII1 IIIIIIIIII16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating Bi QA --------- ---------- ------ Reserved------------------
67I 169 701 I 711 I 72 I N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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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)
Burnsville WTP
10:30 AM 06/05/09
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Resevoir Rd
Burnsville NC 28714
10:45 PM 06/05/09
06/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Jadd Wesley Brewer/ORC/828-898-6692/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Thomas W Storie,PO Box 97 Burnsville NC 28719/Public Works
Director/828-682-2420/8286827757 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit
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
James R Reid/r(� �' �� ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
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Starr Silvis j� ^ jpy ARO WQ//828-290-9500/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roger C Edwards Az- ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ j
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES I yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NCO075965 I11 112 06/05/09 1
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Sampling Results
TSS less than 2.5 mg/I
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Permit: NC0075965 Owner - Facility: Burnsville WTP
Inspection Date: 05/09/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
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No
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
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COUNTY I �'ut 1 PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE
RIVER BASIN _ ry���J'�l\L ` � ❑AMBIENT ❑ QA ❑ STREAM
REPORT TO. AR (FRO MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS P EFFLUENT
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Other 93COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT
OF CUSTODY
Shipped by: Bus Courier, Staff, Other ❑EMERGENCY ❑ESTUARY
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COLLECTOR(S):
Estimated BOD Ran e- 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 300 STATION LOCATION: Lf
Lab Number: A&(;,t`rj}j'��
Date Received: j - a -06 Time: i"fi
Rec'd by: From: Bus-Courier4 and D
DATA ENTRY BY: CK:
DATE REPORTED; t.i titi
g or plus
Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No ❑ REMARKS:
Station ,# Date Begin
(yy)mm/dd) T(me Begin Date End Time End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite Sample
1 V'� G`� 1 �( 0 v - G t G �r — A—H—L — — - T s —B- — _C_
1
BOD5 310 mg/I
2
COD High 340 mg/I
3
COD Low 335 mg/I
4
Collform: MF Fecal 31616 /loom]
5
Collform: MF Total 31504 /loom]
6
Collform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
8
Residue: Total 500 rng/l
9
Volatile 505 mg/l
10
Fixed 510 mg/I
11
(Residue: Suspended 530 ra ` y mg/l
12
Volatile 535 mg/1
13
Fixed 540 mg/I
14
PH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/l
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/I
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/1
19
TOC 680 ing/I
20
Turbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/I
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/l
Chi a: Corr 32209 ugA
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/l
Fluoride 951 mg/l
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/1
Grease and Oils 556 mg/I
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm2
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 mg/(
Sulfide 745 mg/l
NH3 as N 610 mg/1
TKN as N 625 mg/1
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 m9A
P: Total as P 665 nrg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mg/I
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
CdCadmium 1027 ug/I
Cr Chromium Total 1034 ugA
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/1
Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/!
Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
Zn-Zlnc 1092 ug/I
Ag-Silver 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca -Calcium 916 mg/1
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045 ug/I
Li -Lithium 1132
Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/1
Mn-Manganese 1055
Na-Sodium 929 mg/I
Arsenic:Total 1002 ug/I
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/l
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/I
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle re
Phytoplankton
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mgA
pH
Alkalinity
Acidity
Air Temperature (C)
PH 8.3 PH4.5
PH4.5 PH 8.3
2
94
10
300 1.
400 •
82244 431
82243 182242
20
Salinity %
Precipition (In/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity
Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity M/H
can Stream Depth ft.
Stream Width ft.
480
45
32
36
1351
1350
35
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Thomas W. Storie
Town of Burnsville
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville, NC 28714
North Carolina Departmen,,
April 6, 2006
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Burnsville WTP
Permit Number: NCO075965
Case Number: RV-2005-0005
Yancey County
Dear Mr. Storie:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
nvironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 22641 in the amount of $500.00 received
from you dated March 31, 2006. 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 meat 919-733-7083 Ext.511.
Sincerely,
Charles Weaver
cc: DWQ Asheville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
N'ZhCamlina
Natura!!ty
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service 1 800 623-7748