WQCS00201_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 12/30/2020

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Facilitv information
NPDES permit #: NCO057151 Madison County
Facility name: Town of Mars Hill WWTP
WWTP class:- II
WWTP type: 0.425 MGD extended aeration WWTP consisting of:
spiral screen with comminutor;
by-pass bar screen;
grit removal chamber;
continuous flow recording meter with totalizer (new 2008);
three aeration basins (#1 is 97,150 gal; #2 is 127,200 gal;
#3 is 236,000 gal);
two rectangular secondary clarifiers with sludge returns
(#1 is 71,700 gal; #2 is 17 ft x 48.5 ft & new in 2005);
two aerobic digestors (#1 is 44,750 gal; #2 is 37,385 gallon &
new in 2005);
16,550 gal chlorine contact chamber;
liquid chemical feed sodium hypochlorite chlorination and
liquid chemical feed calcium thiosulfate dechlorination
(installed in 2010);
9,125 gal post aeration chamber;
0.75 meter Phoenix ® belt press; and
emergency diesel generator.
Annual Average Flow: 0.188 MGD (in 2009)
Maximum Daily Flow: 0.3927 MGD (in 2009)
A to C: Authorization to Construct issued 6-30-2010 for removal of
gas chlorination and dechlorination equipment and
installation of liquid chemical feed sodium hypochlorite and
calcium thiosulfate systems.
The existing WWTP was built in 1986. The Town's oldest
collection system lines were installed in 1985. The old'
,imhoff tank (for Mars Hill College) and collection system
were built in the 1950s.

Collection System: WQCS00201
Issued: 5-18-2005
Expiration: 4-30-2010 —extended 3 years until: 4-30-1013
The collection system serves a population of 3102 and consists of: 15
miles of 8-inch schedule 35 gravity mains and 8" ductile iron pipe
sewer lines; 9.03 miles of 3-inch, 4-inch and 8-inch force mains and 7
lift stations with duplex submersible pumps.
(Total linear feet = 126,878. Annual cleaning reqmt. 10% = 12,688 feet.)
Collection System Improvements:
The main trunk line to the WWTP was replaced in the Spring of 2010. It
is — 600 feet and made of 12-inch PVC and DIP. This project was one of
the CIP projects and cost $154,000.
In addition, — 0.5 mile of 8-inch and 12-inch terracotta gravity sewer
was replaced (that had groundwater infiltration) in 2010, which was a
part of the old Mars Hill College collection system.
Lift Stations:
LIS #1. 842 Carl Eller Road (Hardees) - Duplex 75 HP Barnes pumps -
dialer - 200 KW Olympian permanent diesel generator
US #2. 805 Crossroads Pkwy (Calvin Edney Rd) - Duplex 15 HP
Fairbanks Morse — dialer - 50 KW Generac portable diesel
generator & manual transfer switch
US # 3 504 Cascade St (WWTP) - Duplex 5 HP Myers — dialer -100 KW
Covington permanent diesel generator
US # 4 11 Crossroads Parkway - Duplex 40 HP Fairbanks Morse -
dialer -150 KW Olympian permanent diesel generator
US # 5 1471 Sprinkle Creek (Welcome Center) - Duplex 5 HP Fairbanks
Morse — SCADA - 50 KW Olympian permanent diesel
generator
US # 6 333 Woodhaven Road (Tilley) - Duplex 7.5 HP Myers — dialer -
(no generator — no ATS)
US # 7 287 Homestead Road (Reed) - Duplex 7.5 HP. Myers — dialer -
(no generator — no ATS)

High Priority Lines:
#1. 10-inch terracotta gravity sewer main located on Hwy 213 between
Mars Hill College tennis courts and the WWTP; runs parallel with
the stream bank.
#2. 8-inch aerial gravity sewer main that crosses the creek below Mars
Hill College gym, beside the football field.
#3. 4-inch ductile iron pipe force main that crosses California Creek, at
the bridge on Sprinkle Creek Road.
Collection System: There have been no SSOs in — 4 years. McGill
Associates prepare the CIP and secure funding for
improvements & projects. They also update the collection system
map and do the GIS mapping.
Sludge Management:
Land application of sludge (permit # WQ0004298) onto 18.8 acres of the
Larry Cody farm. The original 6 sludge drying beds at the WWTP were
removed in 2005 to install an additional clarifier and digestor.
WWTP location:
Responsible officials:
Official's location:
Mailing address:
Phone numbers
828-689-2301
828-691-6711
828-689-3333
828-206-2386 cell
828-689-9850
828-689-2022
828-
504 Cascade Street (Hwy 213 West of Mars Hill)
Darhyl Boone - Town Manager
Robert Sams - Public Works Director
Town of Mars Hill
PO Box 368; Mars Hill, NC 28754
Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
-cell
" — fax @ Town Hall
Robert Sams - Public Works Director
WWTP
fax @ WWTP
Steve Rector
Operator information
WWTP ORC: Robert Sams — Cert. # 8296 - WW II
(BIMS lists Back-up ORC: James Hensley — Cert. # 27769 — WW II)
WWTP back-up ORC: Steve Rector — Cert. # 991682 — WW 11

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Coll. Sys. ORC:
Coll. Sys. Back-up ORC:
WTP ORC:
WTP Back-up ORC:
Land Appl. ORC:
Permit information
Date issued:
Expiration date:
Stream information
Stream:
River basin:
Sub -basin:
Hydrologic Unit Code:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Average stream flow:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
30Q2 cfs:
Other information
Directions:
Robert Sams — Cert. # 13095 - CS II
Steve Rector — Cert. # 995170 — CS II
Steve Rector — Cert. # 992549 — PC I
Robert Sams — Cert. # 992548 — PC 1
Robert Sams — Cert. # 14793 - LA
10-1-2010
9-30-2015
Gabriel Creek (to Ivy River)
French Broad River Basin
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Mars Hill, NC
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3.22
63%
3.2 cfs
0.39
0.57
0.86
From the intersection of Hwys 19 & 23 and NC
Hwy 213, travel west on NC Hwy 213 — 0.8 mile.
The WWTP is on the right.

Town of Mars Hill Collection Systems Pump Stations
1. 842 Carl Eller Road- Consists of two 75 hp Barnes series:
4SE-EHA submersible pumps with Olympian Generator
Model # D200P4 200 kw and Dialer. Audible and Visual
Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control Panel and
wet well.
2. 805 Crossroads Parkway — Consists of two 15 hp Fairbanks
Morse 4" figure D5432W pumps with Generac portable
generator model SD050 50kw and dialer. Audible and visual
alarms. Access controlled by fence.
3. 504 Cascade Street- Consists of two Myers 5 hp Model 4VX
nonclog pumps with Covington Generator Model CED 100
100kw and dialer. Audible and visual alarms. Access
controlled by fence.
4. 11 Crossroads Parkway- Consists of Two 40 HP Fairbanks
Morse D5435MV with Olympian generator Model #
D 150P 1 150KW and dialer. Audible and visual alarms.
Access controlled by fence.
5. 1471 Sprinkle Creek -Consists of two 5 hp Fairbanks Morse
4" D5432W pumps a Olympian generator model D50P3
50kw and system is monitored by SCADA system at water
plant. Audible and visual alarms. Access controlled by
fence.
6. 333 Woodhaven Road- Consists of two Myers Model
WG75H-23-25 7 Y2 hp pumps with dialer. Audible and
Visual Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control
Panel and wet well.
7. 287 Homestead Road- Consists of two Myers Model
WGX75H 7 '%2 hp pumps with dialer. Audible and Visual
Alarms. Access controlled'by padlocks on control Panel and
wet well.

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i Michael F. Easley, Governor
!William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North elina.�eMgd3t,Q Ovironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
September 19, 2007
Darhyl Boone
Town of Mars Hill
Mars Hill WWTP
108 N Main St
Mars Hill, NC 28754
SUBJECT: Privately -owned Collection Systems
and Privately -owned Pump Stations
Madison County
Dear Mr. Boone:
As we have continued our evaluations of sewage collection systems management, it was
recognized that there are a group of contributors that may not be informed of their individual
responsibilities. In March 2000, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
enacted rules related to sewage collection systems. These rules are now found in the North
Carolina Administrative Code 15 NCAC 2T .0403 for deemed permitted facilities. They include
facilities with a privately -owned collection system that serve condominiums, apartments, mobile
home parks, subdivisions, shopping centers, colleges, etc. that are tributary to larger municipally
owned systems, yet are not owned or managed by the municipality.
If you are aware of any such privately -owned collection systems, we would also like to be
informed of their existence. In addition, we would like to know where any privately -owned pump
stations are located that are connected to your collection system. The type of information we
are requesting is the facility name, location and contact person. If that system .is in a state of
disrepair or if you have received complaints about it previously, please note that as well.
Your attention to this request.is most appreciated. We have been notified of problems at
some of these facilities in the past and have had a difficult time locating the responsible party to
affect a repair to the problem.
A. response from you within 30 days would be very helpful as we try to ensure that all
owners of collection systems are meeting the regulatory requirements of reporting spills and
providing the proper operation and maintenance of their systems. Hopefully, this will also be
beneficial to the operation of your municipal collection system. NoAhcaroiina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
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Please list:
(1} privately -owned collection systems connected to your collection system
a. facility name
b. location
c. contact person
d. status of system (i.e. in a state of disrepair, etc.)
e. complaints received
{2) privately -owned pump stations connected to your collection system
a. facility name
b. location
c. contact person
d. status of pump station (i.e. in a state of disrepair, etc.)
e. complaints received
j {3} or if applicable, indicate that you do not have any of these private collection
systems or private pump stations connected to you collection system.
You may fax this information to the attention of Roy Davis at 828-299-7043.
Again, thank you for your assistance. Please contact Roy Davis or Keith Haynes at 828-
296-4500, should you have any questions regarding this request.
Sincerel
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Roger og r C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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PERCS Unit
Asheville Regional Office

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OF W ATF9 '' Michael F. Easley, Governor
O� QG �- 'William G. Ross Jr.; Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
o c Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
ity
May 18, 2005. ,
M AY 19 2005
Darhyl Boone
Town of Mars Hill'.
P.O. Box 368 WATER QUALITY SECTION •
Mars Hill, NC 28754-0368 ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Permit No. WQC800201
Town of Mars Hill
Wastewater Collection System
Madison,County
Dear Mr. Boone:
In accordance with. your application received on December 17, 2004, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQCS00201, dated May 18, 2005, to the Town of Mars Hill for the operation and
maintenance of the subject wastewater collection system.
This permit shall be effective from the date. of issuance until April,30, 2010. This permit shall be
subject to the.condit'ions and limitations specified herein. It is "your responsibility to thoroughly review
this permit. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements in this permit.
For purposes of permitting, the collection system is considered'to be any existing or newly
installed system extension up to the wastewater treatment facility property or -point of connection with a
separately -owned sewer system. The collection system is considered all gravity lines, pump stations,
force mains, low pressure sewer systems, STEP systems, vacuum systems, .etc. and associated piping,
valves and appurtenances that help to collect, manage and transport wastewater to a wastewater
treatment plant under the Permittee's ownership or'maintained and operated by the Permittee through
a perpetual legal agreement. Satellite systems are systems tributary; to the Permittee's collection
system but those collection systems are not owned or maintained" by the Permittee. The system
description provided on Page 1 of this permit is meant to provide a general idea about the size of the
system and may not be all inclusive of the collection system. at the time of permit issuance or afterward.
A release of wastewater from the- wastewater collection system is referred to, herein as a
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO). The evaluation of enforcement options after a SSO will be determined
considering the criteria listed in condition 1(2)(a)-and 1(2)(b) of the permit and all other relevant
information available or requested of the Permittee. Compliance with all conditions of the permit as well
as all statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection system must be maintained or- appropriate
enforcement actions may be taken as noted in Condition VI(3).
A reportable SSO is a SSO greater than 1,000 gallons to the ground or a SSO of any amount
that reaches surface water (including through ditches, storm drains, etc.) Below is the procedure to use
for reporting SSOs to the Division:
a) Report by telephone to a Division of Water Quality staff member (not facsimile or
voicemail) at your regional DWQ office during regular business hours (Monday to
Friday, 8AM to 5PM) as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours after the
SSO is known or discovered. To report outside of regular business hours, call (800)
858-0368.
Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu
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b) Follow up the vreport by sending a completed report on the most current
Division approved form within five days.
To provide a uniform method for all systems covered under this permit and to provide useful and
consistent information pertaining to SSOs, anew spill reporting form has been developed (October
2003). Form CS-SSO 'c-onsists of two parts. Part I serves to provide to the Division the required
information that has always been necessary. Part II serves as an area to provide a justification for the
spill, as optional under Condition 1(2) of your permit. Form CS-SSO can be downloaded. from
http://`h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndceu/ from the Collection Systems area.
An NOV, civil penalty, and/or a moratorium on the addition of waste to the system may be
issued' if adequate justification for an SSO is NOT submitted to the regional office. In order to submit a
claim for justification of an SSO, you must use the. Form CS-SSO with additional documentation as
necessary. DWQ staff will review the justification claim and determine if enforcement action is
appropriate. Please be advised that the information needed to justify a spill is very comprehensive.
Begin using this form immediately to report SSOs from the collection system. Continue to use our old
form for reporting bypasses at the wastewater treatment plant until further notice. The time frame for
submittal of both Part I and Part II, if pertinent, is five days.
Failure to abide by the conditions in this permit may subject the Permittee to enforcement
action. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudication'.hearing upon written request within thirty days following the receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of thei
North Carolina General StatuteG, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you have questions regarding compliance contact your regional office or Jeff Poupart of the
! Pretreatment, ,Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit of the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality at [phone] extension 527. If you need additional information concerning this
permit, please contact Daryl Merritt in the Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems
Unit at (919)'733-5083 extension 554.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Madison County Health Department
Robert Sams, Town of Mars Hill .
CWanda-Erazier ,AshevilWR-F--gional Office,: Surface;Water Quality—.:S_e'ctron '
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Surface Water Protection Section Central Files
PERCS (formerly NDPU) Files
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PERMIT Ver.09/04

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Town of Mars Hill
Madison County
FOR THE
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit
issuance, approximately 12 miles of gravity sewer, approximately.9.03 miles of force main, 7 duplex
pump stations, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances required to make a complete and
operational wastewater collection- system to serve the Town of Mars Hill and any deemed permitted
satellite communities, pursuant to the application received on December 17, 2004 and in conformity
with the documents referenced therein and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by
the Department 'of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this.permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2010, and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The .sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Mars
Hill Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0057151) prior to being disposed into the receiving
stream. This collection system permit will be referenced upon renewal or modification of your
wastewater permit(s).
2. The wastewater collection system shall be effectively managed, maintained and operated at
all times so that there, is no SSO to. land or- surface waters, nor any contamination of
groundwater. In the event that the wastewater collection system fails to perform satisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions, the.Permittee shall take immediate corrective
actions, including, actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division),
such as the construction of additional or replacement sewer lines and/or,equipment.
PERMIT Ver.09/04

The Director may take enforcement action against the Permittee for SSOs that must be
reported to the Division as stipulated in Condition IV(2). This includes SSOs that were
caused by severe natural conditions or exceptional events unless the Permittee
demonstrates through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
a. The SSO was caused by severe natural conditions; there were no feasible alternatives to
the SSO, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated
wastewater, reduction of inflow and infiltration, use of adequate back-up equipment, or an
increase in the capacity of the system. This provision is not satisfied if, in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment, the Permittee should have installed auxiliary or
additional collection system components, wastewater retention or treatment facilities,
.adequate back-up equipment or should have reduced inflow and infiltration; or
b. the SSO was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the
reasonable control of the Permittee; the SSO could not have been prevented by the
exercise of reasonable control, such as proper management, operation and maintenance;
adequate treatment facilities or collection system facilities or components (e.g.,
adequately enlarging treatment or collection facilities to accommodate ,growth or
adequately controlling and preventing infiltration and inflow); preventive maintenance; or
installation of adequate back-up equipment;
The Permittee can submit a claim to the Division Regional Office that the SSO meets the
criteria of this condition. The Permittee has the option of submitting this claim along with the
spill report required by Condition IV(2) (i.e., within five days) in order to be considered for
immunity from enforcement action. Form CS-SSO Part II, or most current Division approved
form, shall be used for any claims. The Permittee has the burden of proof that the above
criteria have been met.
3. The Permittee shall establish by ordinance its legal authority to require new sewers be
properly constructed; to ensure proper inspection and testing of sewer mains and service
laterals; to address flows from .satellite systems and to take enforcement action as required
by Condition 1(4).
4. The Permittee shall develop and implement an educational fats, oils and grease program
targeted at both residential and non-residential users. The Permittee shall also develop and
implement an enforceable fats, oils and grease program for non-residential users under
which the Permittee can take enforcement against users who have not properly. installed,
operated and maintained grease traps or grease interceptors as directed or otherwise
violated the terms of the local ordinance pertaining to fats, oils.and grease.
5. The Permittee shall adopt and implement a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to designate
funding for reinvestment into the wastewater collection system infrastructure. The CIP should
address the short-term needs and long-term "master plan" concepts. The CIP should
typically cover a three to five year period and include a goal statement, description of the
project area, description of the existing facilities, known deficiencies (over a reasonable
period) and forecasted future needs. Cost analysis is integral to the CIP.
6. Existing overflow piping from manholes and pump stations, excluding piping to approved
equalization structures, known or discovered after permit- issuance shall be immediately
removed or' permanently capped. Plugged emergency pumping connections are allowable
for portable pumping or rerouting without intentionally bypassing the wastewater treatment
facility.
2 PERMIT Ver.09/04

7. The Permittee shall maintain a contingency plan for pump failure at each pump station. If
one of the pumps in a pump station containing multiple pumps fails, the process of repairing
or replacing the pump shall be initiated immediately and the new parts or pump shall be
installed as soon as possible. If the pump in a simplex pump station fails, it shall be replaced
immediately.
8. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with a pump station identifier
and an emergency contact telephone number at which an individual who can initiate or
perform emergency service for the wastewater collection system 24 hours per day, seven
days per week can be contacted. This emergency contact telephone number shall be
coupled with -instructions that the emergency contact should be called if the._visual alarm
illuminates, if the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency is apparent.'
9. Pump station sites, equipment and* components shall have restricted access, per 15A NCAC
2H .0219(h).(7).
10. Pump stations that do not employ an automatic polling. feature (i.e. routine contact with pump
stations from a central location to check operational status of the communication system)
shall have both audible and visual high water alarms. The alarms shall be weather-proof and
placed in a clear and' conspicuous location. Permits issued for the construction of pump
stations that included high water alarms in the description must maintain. the alarms even if
simple telemetry (i.e. notification of an alarm condition initiated by the pump station control
feature) is installed.
11. For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, all equipment and
components located within the pump station shall be corrosion -resistant and components in
close proximity of the pump station shall be sealed within a corrosion -resistant coating or
encasement.
12. All construction and rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system (i.e., permitted or
deemed permitted) shall be scheduled to minimize the interruption of service by the existing
utilities. Construction and rehabilitation shall not result in the violation of Condition 1.2. of this
permit.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Upon classification of the collection system by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall ,designate and employ a certified
operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-
up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the
system within 24 hours of knowledge of a bypass,spill, or overflow of wastewater from the
system, unless visited by the Back -Up ORC, and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A
NCAC 8G .0204.
2. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for reviewing all inspection,
maintenance, operational and complaint logs.. _ If the review process results in the
identification of any recurring problem in the wastewater collection system; that can not be
resolved in a short time period, the Permittee shall establish, a plan for addressing the
problem(s).
3... The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for testing emergency and standby
equipment.
PERMIT Ver.09/04

4. The Permittee shall develop and implement a routine pump station inspection and
maintenance program, .which shall include, but not be limited to, the following maintenance
activities:
a. Cleaning and removing debris from the pump station structure, outside perimeter, and
wet well;
b. Inspecting and exercising all valves;
c. Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other mechanical equipment according to the
manufacturer's recommendations; and
d. Verifying the proper operation of the alarms, telemetry system and auxiliary equipment.
5. For each ,pump station without pump reliability (i.e. simplex pump stations serving more than
a single building or'pump stations not capable of pumping at a rate of 2.5 times the average
daily flow rate with the largest pump out of service), at least one fully operational spare
pump capable of pumping peak flow shall be maintained on hand.
6. The Permittee shall maintain on hand at least two percent of the number of pumps installed,
but no less.than two pumps, that discharge to a pressure sewer and serve a single building,
unless the Permittee has the ability to purchase and install a replacement pump within 24
hours of first knowledge of the simplex pump failure or within the storage capacity, provided
in any sewer line extension permit
7. Rights -of -way and/or easements shall be properly maintained to allow accessibility to the
Wastewater collection system unless the Permittee can demonstrate the ability to gain
temporary access in an emergency situation where existing land -use conditions do not allow
the establishment and maintenance of permanent access. In this case, the Permittee shall
continue to observe the lines visually, utilize remote inspection methods (e.g. CCTV) and
use the opportunity of drier conditions to perform further inspections and necessary
- maintenance: - - - - --- - — _ - _ ---. - —_- - _ _ _ - _� . _ __ -
8. The Permittee shall assess cleaning needs and develop• and implement a program for
appropriately cleaning, whether by hydraulic or mechanical methods, all sewer lines. At
least 10 percent of the wastewater collection system, selected at the discretion of the ORC,
shall be cleaned each year. Preventative cleaning is not required for sewer lines less than
five years old unless inspection otherwise reveals the need for cleaning or cleaning is
required by a sewer line extension permit.
9. Adequate measures shall be taken to contain and properly dispose of materials associated
with SSOs. The Permittee shall maintain a Response Action ' Plan that addresses the
following minimum items:
a. Contact phone numbers for 24-hour response, including weekends and holidays;
b. Response time;
c. Equipment list and spare parts inventory;
d. Access to cleaning equipment;
e. Access to construction crews, contractors and/or engineers;
f. Source(s) of emergency funds;
g. Site sanitation and clean up materials; and
h. Post-SSO assessment.
10. The Permittee, or their authorized representative, shall conduct an on -site evaluation for all
SSOs as soon as possible, but- no more than two hours after first knowledge of the SSO.
11. In the event of a SSO or blockage within the wastewater collection system, the Permittee
shall restore the system operation, remove visible solids and paper, sanitize any ground
area and restore the surroundings.
PERMIT Ver.09/04

III. RECORDS
Records shall be maintained to document compliance with. Conditions 1(4), 11(2) - II(4), II(7) -
II(8), IV(3) and V(1) -V(4). Records shall be kept on file fora minimum of three years. .
2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records pertaining to SSOs, and complaints for a
minimum of three years. These records shall include, but are not limited to, the following
information:
a. Date of SSO or complaint;
b. Volume of wastewater released as a result of the SSO and/or nature of complaint;
c. Location of the SSO and/or complaint;
d. Estimated duration of the SSO;
e. Individual from the Division who was informed about the SSO, and/or complaint, when
applicable;
f. Final destination of the SSO;
g. Corrective actions;.
.h. Known environmental/human health impacts resulting from the SSO; and
i. How the SSO was discovered.
3. The Permittee shall maintain an up-to-date, accurate, comprehensive map of its wastewater
collection system that also'notes the locations where other wastewater'collection systems
become tributary. If a comprehensive map of the collection system has not been established,
a rough sketch shall be drawn. The Permittee shall map approximately 10 percent of its
existing collection system each year for the next ten years, or until complete, whichever is
sooner. The comprehensive map shall include, but is not limited to -pipe size, pipe material,
pipe location, flow direction, approximate pipe age, number of active service taps, and each
pump station identification, location and capacity.
4. The Permittee shall maintain records of all of the modifications and extensions to the
collection system) permitted. herein. The. Permittee shall maintain a copy of the construction
record 'drawings and specifications for modifications/extensions to the wastewater collection
system for the life of the modification/extension. Information concerning the extension shall
be incorporated into the map of the wastewater. collection system within one year of the
completion of construction. The system description contained within this permit shall be
updated to include this modification/extension information upon permit renewal.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including, but not necessarily limited to, wastewater flow, groundwater,
surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure
surface water and groundwater protection will be established, and an acceptable sampling
and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. The Permittee shall verbally ,report to a Division of Water Quality. staff member at .the
Asheville Regional Office, at telephone number [phone] as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours following, the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of
either of the following:
a.. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
b. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water.
PERMIT Ver.09/04

Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as
the' initial verbal report. SSOs (and other types of spills) occurring outside normal business
hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number
[phone] or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file
a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved
form); within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline
the actions taken,or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2),
Part 11 of Form CS-SSO (or the most current. Division approved form) can also be completed
to show that the SSO was beyond control.
3. The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements provided in North
Carolina. General Statute §143-215.1 C.
V. INSPECTIONS .
1. The Permittee or the Permittee's designee shall inspect the wastewater collection system
regularly to reduce the risk. of malfunctions and deterioration, operator, errors, and other
issues that may cause or lead to the release -of wastes to the environment, threaten human
health or create nuisance conditions. The Permittee shall keep -an inspection log or
summary including, at a minimum., the, date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
2. Pump stations without Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition -(SCADA) systems or
telemetry shall be inspected everyday (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations equipped with
SCADA systems,or telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week.
3. A general observation of the entire collection system shall be performed throughout the
_ =course of=every year: -
4. Inspections of all high priority lines (Le. aerial line, sub -waterway crossing, line contacting
surface waters, siphon, line positioned parallel to stream banks that are subject to eroding in
such a manner that may threaten the sewer line, or line designated as high -priority in a
permit) shall be performed at least once per every six month period of time. A list of high -
priority lines is presented as Attachment A and is hereby incorporated into this permit
condition. New high priority lines installed or identified after permit issuance are
incorporated by reference and subject to this permit condition until permit renewal where
they shall be.referenced in writing in Attachment A.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit is not transferable. In the event that the Permittee desires to transfer ownership
of the wastewater collection system or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. The request shall be
accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. Such .request will be considered on its merits and may .or may not be
approved.
2. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action -by the Division in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through' §143-215.6C, and a sewer moratorium may be
established.
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3. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government
agencies (i.e.,, local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to
applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and, sedimentation control
requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000,
and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC .2H
.0500and all applicable North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Act health. and
safety standards.
A. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Division 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 15A NCAC 2H .0200 and North Carolina General Statute
§I43-215.1 et. al., or as needed to address.changes in federal regulations with respect to the
wastewater collection system.
5. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the
Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to
revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(4).
6. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit at least six months prior to the expiration
of this permit. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
wastewater collection system described'therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for a
period of time and under such conditions. and limitations, as the Commission may deem
appropriate.
7. The Permittee shall notify the Division's Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection
Systems Unit in writing at 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 of
any changes to the name and/or address of the responsible party_ (i.e:, mayor, city/town
manager) of the wastewater collection system.
8. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related
to- the collection system at any reasonable time for -the purpose of determining compliance
with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms
and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of wastewater, groundwater, surface
water, soil, or plant tissue.
Permit issued this the 18th day of May, 2005.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Klimek, P.E., Director
of Water Quality
yuority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQCS00201
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Attachment A — High Priority Lines for Condition V. 4.
1. 10" terracotta gravity sewer main located on Hwy 213 between Mars Hill College
tennis courts and the WWTP runs parallel with the stream bank
2. 8" ductile aerial gravity sewer main that crosses the creek below Mars Hill College
gym beside football field
3. 4" ductile sewer force mairi that crosses California Creek at the bridge on Sprinkles
Creek Road
WQCS00181

\O�OF WArF�Q Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
CIO
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April8, 2005
Darhyl Boone
Town of Mars Hill
P.O. Box 368
Mars Hill, NC 28754 -0368
Subject: Application No. WQCS00201
Additional Information Request
Mars Hill Collection System
Madison County
Dear Mr. Hall:
The Division has completed a review of the subject application submitted December 17, 2004, and we are
now able to present a draft permit for review.
Please review the draft permit thoroughly and provide any compliance dates necessary to meet the permit
conditions. Note that the record keeping requirements should be able to be started in a short time frame and
not require any compliance date.
Also note the following items of which you should be aware:
• All pump stations without some type of telemetry system (auto dialer or SCADA) that monitors the station
functions and reports problems must be inspected 365 days per year in accordance with 15A NCAC
2H.0227. Please ensure that this is occurring and documentation to that effect is maintained. As was
discussed, we expect that each station will have a documented comprehensive inspection at least
weekly whereby floats controlling pumps, alarms and telemetry systems if installed are tested.
• All pump stations must be posted with station identifying information and 24-hour Emergency Contact
Information as soon as possible per Permit Condition 1(8).
• All pump stations must be completely secure, thus they must be enclosed by a adequate fence and
locked or all operational controls and equipment must be locked such as power supply, control panels,
and wet/dry wells.
• Per Permit Condition 1(10), all pump stations, must have functional and adequately sized audible alarms
and visual alarms that are clearly visible.
• In addition, it is recommended that all staions should have a portable generator quick connect installed
for staff safety in the event that emergency power is required. The Town should also consider upgrading
all stations with telemetry to cut down required visits and more quickly notify staff of problems.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing any compliance dates that are
needed to meet the permit conditions. All information should be signed and submitted in duplicate to my
attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter must be submitted on or
before May 8, 2005 or the Division will move forward with issuing your permit as provided.
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Sincerely,
Daryl Merritt
Environmental Specialist II
Enclosures
cc: Wanda Frazier, Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality (via E-mail)
Robert Sams, Town of Mars Hill
Permit File WQCS00201
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Darhyl Boone
Town of Mars Hill
P.O. Box 368
Mars Hill, NC 28754-0368
Dear Mr. Boone:
In accordance with your applicab
herewith Permit No. WQCS :P,9,2Q,1,,",dated
maintenance of the subject Wsewatcolli
This permit shall be
to -the, conditions' and limil
permit. Please pay,garti W
\' Michael F. Easley Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
No. WQCS00201
Mars Hill -
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on de er 17, 2004, we are forwarding
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ince until DATE. This permit shall be subject
►our, responsibility to thoroughly review this
d reporting requirements in this permit.
For pure es o '-"' mini , th col tior 1system is considered to be any existing or newly
installed system a nsi up th wasteA�tt,4treatment facility property or point of connection with a
separately -owned se sy em. Th i Asystem is considered all gravity lines, pump stations,
force mains, low pressur ew' , s to s, STEP systems, vacuum systems, etc. and associated piping,
valves and appurtenances at elp t � collect, manage and transport wastewater to a wastewater
treatment plant under the Per ' ee's: ` nership or maintained and operated by the Permittee through
a perpetual legal agreement. S . e systems are systems tributary to the Permittee's collection
system but those collection systems are not owned or maintained by the Permittee. The system
description provided on Page 1 of this permit is meant to provide a general idea about the size of the
system and may not be all inclusive of the collection system at the time of permit issuance or afterward.
A release of wastewater from the wastewater collection system is referred to herein as a
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO). The evaluation of enforcement options after a SSO will be determined
considering the criteria listed in condition 1(2)(a) and 1(2)(b) of the permit and all other relevant
information available or requested of the Permittee. Compliance with all conditions of the permit as well
as all statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection system must be maintained or appropriate
enforcement actions may be taken as noted in Condition VI(3).
A reportable SSO is a SSO greater than 1,000 gallons to the ground or a SSO of any amount
that reaches surface water (including through ditches, storm drains, etc.) Below is the procedure to use
for reporting SSOs to the Division:
a) Report by telephone to a Division of Water Quality staff member (not facsimile or
voicemail) at your regional DWQ office during . regular business hours (Monday to
Friday, 8AM to 5PM) as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours after the
SSO is known or discovered. To report outside of regular business hours, call (800)
858-0368.
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b)- Follow up the,-:_,.bal report by sending a completed report on the most current
Division approved form within five days.
To provide a uniform method for all systems covered under this permit and to provide useful and
consistent information pertaining to SSOs, a new spill reporting form has been developed (October
2003). Form CS-SSO consists of two parts. Part I serves to provide to the Division the required
information that has always been necessary. Part II serves as .an area to provide a justification for the
spill, as optional under Condition 1(2) of your permit. For f` CS-SSO can be downloaded from
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndceu/ from the Collection Systemsf rea.
An NOV, civil penalty, and/or a moratorium on *e additid)k of waste to the system may be
issued if adequate justification for an SSO is NOT sub" 'tte oreg al office. In order to submit a
claim for justification of an SSO, you must use th Fo CS -SS it dditional documentation as
necessary. DWQ staff will review the justific Son cl 'm and dete ' in e `f enforcement action is
t�.
appropriate. Please be advised that the informa n n ed�' justify a 1. ill very comprehensive.
Begin using this -form immediately to report SSOs fro th colle, ion system. ontinue to use our old
form for reporting bypasses at the waste treatme Ian ntil further notice. Thee time frame for
submittal of both Part I and Part II, if perti ent, is ue days.
Failure to abide by the conditions i th er ;nay bje' the Permittee to enforcement
action. If any parts, requirements, "" itations on i d in s pe' it are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatio ' ead on wn en equest wi in thirty days following the receipt of
this permit. This request m ' be. 'e fo . of a rift e ' '` n, conforming. to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statute an file wi_ h the O ce Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-671\ U ess s dem d are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you have uesti' ns ' ga ' 'ng c pli ` `ce ontact your regional office or Jeff Poupart of the.
Pretreatment, Emerg cy sp 'se d C le, n Systems Unit of the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality at (919) 3- 3 xten ion 5` If you need- additional information concerning this
permit, please contact Dary err i. the retreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems
Unit at [phone] extensi 55 .
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r Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Madison County Health Department
Robert Sams, Town of Mars Hill
Wanda Frazier, Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Surface Water Protection Section Central Files
PERCS (formerly NDPU) Files
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PERMIT Ver.09/04

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTI1
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapt 13,
amended, and other applicable La's, IE
PERMISSION IS H
To.W f Martj
M� ison' .ounty
operation and maintenance of a astbw`
issuance, approximately , -. ••miles o ravi
pump stations, and all sociate ipin ; v
operational wastewat r colle on, s tern
satellite communities, rsu ,t the p
with the documentsreferce her a (
the Department of Environm t an . Na. ra
This permit shall be effective om the
following. specified conditions and lima do `.
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
M PERMIT
ral tatutes of North Carolina as
and'Reathations
D TO
),Ilection sys`t m consisting of, at the time of permit
Ps ; pro i' ately 9.03 miles of force main, 7 duplex
nd ap ; rtenances required to make a complete and
ge fhe,.7own of Mars Hill and any deemed permitted
1d on December 17, � 2004 and in conformity
s�,i�pporting data subsequently filed and approved by
urces and considered a part of this permit.
of issuance until DATE, and shall be subject to the
1. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Mars
Hill Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0057151) prior to being disposed onto the designated
spray field. This collection system permit will be referenced upon renewal or modification of
your wastewater permit(s).
2. The wastewater collection system. shall be effectively managed, maintained and operated at
all times so that there is no SSO to land or surface waters, nor any contamination of
groundwater. In the event that the wastewater collection system fails to perform satisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective
actions, including actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division),
such as the construction of additional or replacement sewer lines and/or equipment.
PERMIT Ver:09/04

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The Director may �,_,A enforcement action against the PU'rr11ttee for SSOs that must be
reported to the Division as stipulated in Condition IV(2). This includes SSOs that were
caused by severe natural conditions or: exceptional events unless the Permittee
demonstrates through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
a. The SSO was caused by severe natural conditions; there were no feasible alternatives to
the SSO, such as' the use, of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated
wastewater, reduction of inflow and infiltration, use of adequate back-up equipment, or an
increase in the capacity of the system. This provision is not satisfied if, in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment, the Permittee s Id have installed auxiliary or
additional collection system components, wastew' er re ; tion or treatment facilities,
adequate back-up equipment or should have red ed inflo and infiltration; or.
b. the SSO was exceptional, unintentional, tern or ca ed by factors beyond the
reasonable control of the .Permittee; the O ou no av een prevented by the
exercise of reasonable control, such as pr'per m nagement, er`_ 'on and maintenance;
adequate treatment facilities or colt tion yste facilities , or . omponents . (e.g.,
adequately enlarging treatment or colle ion : ciliti to acc rrr date growth or
adequately controlling and preveri ' ..g infiltrate'' and i ow); preventive maintenance; or
installation of adequate back-up,'quip ent;
The Permittee can submit a claim to e., ivis" Regi al fjce that the SSO meets the
criteria of this condition. The Permittee s Tof su itt g this claim along with the
spill report required by Co. `.i IV(2) ( t five ` ays) 'n order to be considered for
immunity from enforceme' action. orm CS_SSO Pat 11, p most current Division approved
form, shall be used for ny c;' i e Permitteez as\ 'e burden of proof that the above
criteria have been met.
3. The Permittee all e' blish or'f"' . ce R"egal authority to require new sewers be.
properly cons�Gcted-_.to en' rep er ' s ' ti and testing of sewer mains and service
laterals; to ad' ss l vv ' rom. atelli. systqms and to take enforcement action as required
by Condition 1(4). '
4. The Permittee shall d elop , ' d im lement an educational fats, oils and grease program
targeted at both residenti and nonf esidential users. The Permittee shall also develop and
implement an enforceable s, p s and grease program for non-residential users under
which the Permittee can take '' orcement against users who have not properly installed,
operated and maintained grease traps or grease interceptors as directed or otherwise
violated the terms of the local ordinance pertaining to fats, oils and grease.
5. The Permittee shall adopt and implement a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to designate
funding for reinvestment into the wastewater collection system infrastructure. The CIP should
address the short-term needs and long-term "master plan" concepts. The CIP should
typically cover a three to five year period and include a goal statement, description of the
project area, description of the existing facilities, known deficiencies (over a reasonable
period) and forecasted future needs. Cost analysis is -integral to the CIP.
6: Existing overflow piping from manholes and pump stations, excluding piping to approved
equalization structures, known or discovered after permit issuance shall be immediately
removed or permanently capped. Plugged emergency pumping connections are allowable
for portable _pumping or rerouting without intentionally bypassing the wastewater treatment
facility.
PERMIT Ver.09/04

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7. The Permittee shall-,a�intain a contingency plan for pump Tanure at each pump'station. If
one of the pumps in a pump station containing. multiple pumps fails, the process of repairing
or replacing the pump shall be. initiated immediately and the new parts or pump shall be
installed as soon as possible. If the pump in a simplex'pump station fails, it shall be replaced
immediately.
8. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with a pump station identifier
.and an emergency contact telephone number at which an individual who can initiate or
perform emergency service for the wastewater collection system 24 hours per day, seven
days per week can be contacted. This emergency contact telephone number. shall be
coupled with instructions that the emergency contact should .be called if the visual alarm
illuminates,. if the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency jj'a parent.
9. Pump station sites, equipment and components shall hGe restridted access, per 15A NCAC
2H .0219(h)(7).
10. Pump stations that do not employ an automatic ' Iling ature (i.e. out a contact with pump
stations from a central location. to check ope; tional, tatus of the m nication system)
shall have both audible and visual. high water al s. h. 'a rms shall we ther-proof and
placed in a clear and' conspicuous location. Per` its .i� or the con / ction of pump
stations that included high water 51
alarm `�i� •the descn ion dust maintain the alarms even if
simple telemetry (i.e. notification of a ` alarm` nditioh i 'tiat by the pump station control
feature) is installed.
11. For all newly constructed, m` and r a ' i `ted *p' • p s tions, all equipment and
components located within a pump , ation s all a cos osia -resistant and components in
close proximity of the pu,p sta `o shal be se led thil`'' corrosion -resistant coating or
encasement. `V f....
12. All construction a rreh � ' itatio of tr`' aste`'per collection system (i.e., permitted or
deemed permitt shall -be s edul to hi e' a interruption of service by the existing
utilities. Constru on d r' abi tion all * t result in the violation of Condition L2. of this
Perm it.
TION AND MAINT
1. Upon classification of the collecth', / stem by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission (WP :33C), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified
operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-
up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the
system within 24 hours of knowledge of a bypass, spill, or overflow of wastewater from the
system, unless visited by the Back -Up ORC, and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A
NCAC 8G .0204.
2. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for reviewing all inspection,
maintenance, operational and complaint logs. If the review process results in the
identification of any recurring problem in the wastewater collection system, that can not be
resolved in a short time period, the Permittee shall establish a plan for addressing the
problem(s).
3. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for testing emergency and standby
equipment.
PERMIT Ver.09/04

4. The Permittee shL^)evelop and implement a routine "N np station inspection and
maintenance program, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following maintenance
activities:
a. Cleaning and removing debris from the pump station structure, outside perimeter, and
wet well;
b. Inspecting and exercising. all valves;
c. Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other mechanical equipment according to the
manufacturer's recommendations; and
d. Verifying. the proper operation of the alarms, telemetry system and auxiliary equipment.
5. For each pump -station without pump reliability (i.e. simplex pump stations serving more than
a single building or pump stations not capable of pumping at a to of 2.5 times the average
daily flow rate with the largest pump out of service), at le st o fully operational .spare
pump capable of pumping peak flow shall be maintained of
" hand.:.%
6. The Permittee shall maintain on hand at least two pe,r en I. f u , er of pumps installed,
but no less than two pumps, that discharge to a pre" su se era se e a single building,
unless the Permittee has the ability to purchase , nd in all a replac entpump within 24
hours of first knowledge of the simplex pump fa U
re o withii he stora ca city provided
in any sewer line extension permit
7. Rights -of -way :and/or easements shall t� p
wastewater collection system unless the
temporary access in an emergency situation,
the establishment and maintenan .,of perms
continue to observe the lines; sually;' tiliZE
use the opportunity of dri con ion to
maintenance. \ �,
8. The Permittee shall
appropriately clean g, wh
least 10 percent ' the w,a:
shall be cleaned ea yet
five years old unless ' sK
required by a sewer line e
9. Adequate measures shall be
with SSOs. The Permittee
following minimum items:
main ine to allow accessibility to the
e can mo. trate the ability to gain
ing lari -us I onditions do not allow
-ress` thi se, the Permittee shall
inspecti. - methods (e.g. CCTV) and
-m f ` ' r inspections and necessary
;lea g ne ds an -�ev616p and implement a program for
by dra c ,me anical methods, all sewer lines. At
at` colle ion ste` ; selected at the discretion of the ORC,
eve tive can g is. not required for sewer lines less than
o, nothe ` ise eals the need for cleaning or cleaning is
p rmi
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;h8l
to c' tain and properly dispose of materials associated
„ /ntain a Response Action Plan that addresses the
a. Contact phone numbers for 24-hour response, including weekends and holidays;
b. Response time;
c. 'Equipment list and spare parts inventory;
d. Access to cleaning equipment;
e. Access to construction crews, contractors and/or engineers;
f. Source(s) of emergency funds;
g. Site sanitation and clean up materials; and
h. Post-SSO assessment.
10. The Permittee, or their authorized representative, shall conduct an on -site evaluation for all
SSOs as soon as possible, but no more than two hours after first knowledge of the SSO.
11. In the event of a SSO or blockage within the wastewater collection system, the Permittee
shall restore the system operation, remove visible solids and .paper, sanitize any ground
area and restore the surroundings.
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III.. RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions 1(4), II(2) - II(4)1 II(7) -
LI(8), IV(3) and V(1) -V(4). Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three years.
2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records pertaining to SSOs; and complaints for a
minimum of three years. These records shall include, but are not limited to., the following
information:
a.. Date of SSO or complaint;
b. Volume of wastewater released as a result of the SSO and/or nature of complaint;
c. Location of the SSO and/or complaint;
d. Estimated duration of the SSO;
e. Individual from the Division who was informed about the S f and/or complaint, when
applicable;
f. Final destination of the SSO;
g. Corrective actions; `
h. Known environmental/human health impacts result's
i. How the SSO was discovered. f
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3.. The Permittee'shall maintain an up-to-date, accurate; co . re'e ive map o .its stewater
collection system -that also notes the locations where her wast ater colle n systems
become tributary. If a comprehensive map o ,collection' ste has not been established,
a 'rough sketch shall be drawn. The Permittee s `` I map a ro ' ately 10 percent of its
existing collection' system each year for thW�exf� en rs, or til mplete, whichever is
sooner. The. comprehensive map shall include, ut�~ of .L 'ted to. ip' size, pipe material,
pipe location, flow direction, app% a` ' ipe age n` er of tive ervice taps, and each
pump station identification, locati' and_cap city.
4. The Permittee shall maintain rbordNheermitte-,
al0of the odiifications and extensions to the
collection system permitted-herein.all ketain a copy of the construction
record drawings and sp' cifica s 'for , odifi- ' ns/e4 sions to the wastewater collection
system for the life of a modifice' /ext' sio : In pion concerning the extension shall
be incorporated into a m' o the ` aste ter ollection system within one year of the
completion of constructi s tem descr' ti contained within this permit shall be
updated to include this mode ' ati ` /e nsion information upon. permit renewal.
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1. Any monitoring (including, but not necessarily limited to, wastewater flow, groundwater,
surface water, soil or. plant tissue analyses)' deemed necessary by the Division to ensure
surface water and groundwater protection will be established, and an acceptable sampling
and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. The. Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality staff member at the
Asheville Regional Office, at telephone number [phone] as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of
either of the following:
a. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
b. Any SSO and/or. spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water. -
5 PERMIT Ver.09/04

V.
VI.
Voice mail messag`�-__ _ir faxed information is permissible buck.,,s shall not be considered as
the initial verbal report. SSOs (and other types. .of spills) occurring outside normal business
e
hours may also be reported to the Division of"bmergency Management at telephone number
[phone] or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the, above occurrences shall file
a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved
form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline
the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2),
Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed
to show that the SSO was beyond control.
3. The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements provided in North
Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C.
INSPECTIONS
The Permittee or the Permittee's designee shall inspect the
regularly to reduce the risk of malfunctions and deterioratii
issues that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to..'. E
health or create ' nuisance conditions. The Permitter shC
summary including, at a minimum, the date and time,' insp
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions takenthe
2. Pump stations without Supervisory Control
-telemetry shall be inspected everyday' (i.e. 36
SCADA systems or telemetry shall be inspect
3. A general observation of the entire
course of every year.
4. Inspections of all high priority lines
surface waters, siphon, line position
such a manner that may "` en
permit) shall be perform]
erform �d at least,
priority lines is prese ed aAa
condition. New high ,ion lin
incorporated by reference d s
they shall be referenced in write in
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Data
at leas , ,nice
s,lste all
tewa,Wr collection system
pera r errors, and other
r' e'� .threaten human
ep in ection log or
, obserQafioriqmade, and
(SCADA) systems or
stations equipped with
throughout the
Te; subs�at' ay crossing, line contacting
o" eam b'a ks hat are subject to eroding in
e, or a signated as high -priority in a
mo' h period of time. A list of high-
m ` s ~` eby incorporated into this permit
or ` entified after permit issuance are
per condition until permit renewal where
t A.
This permit is not transferable. In the event that the Permittee desires to transfer ownership
of the wastewater collection system or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. The request shall be
accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. Such request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be
approved.
2. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215:6A through §143-215.6C, and a sewer moratorium may be
established.
PERMIT Ver.09/04

3. The issuance of till permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may, be imposed by other government
agencies (i.e., local,. state, -and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to.
applicable river buffer rules in 45A NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation control
requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000,
and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H
.0500and all. applicable North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Act health and
safety standards.
4. The issuance `of this. permit does not prohibit the Division 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 15A NCAC 2H .0200 and North Carolina General Statute
§143-215.1 et. al., or as needed to address changes in federal regulations with respect to the
Wastewater collection system.
5. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days a rr eing billed by the
Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Di• ` ion to initiate action to
revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(4).
6. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit at least, `z . on ' p r to' a expiration
of this permit. Upon receipt of the'request, the Commiss'' n will. view the deq -cy of the
wastewater collection system described therein, and if arrant. / , will extend t ' pe it for a
period_ of time and under such conditions and limitation` . as ' C mission - ay, ` em
appropriate.
7. The Permittee shall notify the Division's Pretrea ent, �ergenc ' es nse and Collection
Systems Unit in writing at 1617 Mail Service Cent r, leig North roll 27699-1617 of
any changes' to the name and/or address of the sp ~` ible ' rty (i: . , ayor, city/town
manager) of the wastewater collection) Ste
8. Any duly authorized officer, em oyee, olrep esenta 've ' th ' Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter an sp t,' ny ` r..operty, pre : ises or place on or related
to .the collection system at a reasona ' time fort "'` urpo f determining compliance
with this permit, may inspe or co -,,.,a y r ord`~. ' mus`' a maintained under the terms
and conditions of this pe it, and ay in mp s 'stewater, groundwater, surface
water, soil, or plant tissue\'
Permit issued this the DATE day of DATE
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMEJ4 COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P.E„ Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental.Management Commission
Permit Number WQCS00201
PERMIT Ver.09/04

pF \VVA A Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O C
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
January4, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Wanda Frazier or Jim Reid
Asheville Regional Office
FROM: Marie Doklovic ``
PERCS Unit.
SUBJECT: Collection System Permit Application
Mars Hill Collection System — Madison County
WQCS00201
DECE0VE
JA - 6 2005
WATER QUALITY SECTION
The subject collection system permit application was received by the central office on December 17, 2004.
The central office would appreciate your help in identifying areas of potential non-compliance and obtaining
compliance schedules for permit issuance.
If it is possible to visit Mars Hill in the future please contact Daryl Merritt at 919/733-5083 x 554 to coordinate
visitation schedules. If the reviewer is unable to attend, they will provide a list of issues that could be
addressed during the visit. Your review of the enclosed application is requested as well. The permit
application enclosed can be kept for your records. A copy of the draft permit will be forwarded for regional
comment and the final permit will be sent to you upon issuance. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to
contact me. Thank you.
Enclosure
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SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
FORM CSA 06/04
FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED
Application Number\���� (to be completed by DWQ)
<THIS ONLINE APPLICATION CAN BE FILLED OUT USING
THE KEY TO MOVE THROUGH THE FIELDS>
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
'AS N ORIGINAL)
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1. System name: Town of Mars Hill Collection System
2. Owner (name of the municipality, public utility, homeowners association, etc.): Town of Mars ITill
3. Authorized signing official's name AND title (15A NCAC 2I3.0206(b)): Darhyl Boone- Town Manager
4. Name and complete address of applicant: Town of Mars Hill, PO Box 368
City: Mars Hill State: North Carolina Zip: 28754
Telephone number: [phone] Facsimile number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
4. County where project is located: Madison
5. Name, affiliation, and contact information of contact person who can answer questions about the application: Robert
M. Sams, Public Works Director- Work Phone-[phone], Work Cell- [phone] E-mail-
[e-mail]
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Project is: ® new; ❑ modification; ❑ renewal
2. If this application is being submitted as a result of a modification or renewal of an existing permit, provide: existing
permit number and the issuance date
3. Applicant is: Z public; ❑ private
III. COLLECTION SYSTEM INFORMATION:
1. Current average flow of wastewater generated by this collection system (See Instruction E): 0.169 (MGD)
2. Combined permitted flow of all treatment plants: 0.425 (MGD)
3. Explanation of how wastewater flow was determined: Average Daily Flow October 2003-September 2004
4. Owner and name of wastewater treatment facility(ies) (WWTF) receiving wastewater: Town of Mars Hill- Town of
Mars Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant
5. WWTF permit number(s): NCO057151
6. Nature of wastewater (See Instruction F): 97 % domestic/commercial; 3 % industrial;
% other waste - specify:
7. Population served by the collection system (See Instruction F): 2,675
8. Total miles of sewer (See Instruction F): 9.03 Force Main 12 Gravity
Pressure Vacuum
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9. Number of pump stations serving the pressure* sewer: 7
* Indicate the number of simple\ type pump stations serving a low pressure sewer system that are owned/maintained such as in a residental
subdivision. This would not include pump stations that convey larger flows en route to the treatment plant.
10. Attach a list of all pump stations not included in Question 1II(9) with the following information (See Instruction G):
Pump Station Name, Identification, Physical Location, Alarm Type (i.e. audible, visual, telemetry, SCADA), Restricted
Access (Yes or No - If yes, what type such as locks, fencing, etc.), Pump Reliability (i.e. can pump 2.5 tunes average
daily flow with largest pump out), Reliability Source (permanent or portable pumps), Signage Present (Yes or No - i.e.
Pump station ID, emergency number, etc.).
11. List the operational units that are on hand at this time to provide power reliabiltiy and which pump stations they will
serve (attach additional sheets as necessa
Power Source
rovide details as to model, ca aci , etc.)Portable or Permanent Pump Station(s) Served
see attached Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
12. Is there any known overflow piping (to surface waters) from manholes or pump station wet wells in this system? ❑
Yes ® No If Yes, provide the location(s):
13. Attach a list of aerial lines and other high priority lines according to the Division's definition known to exist in the
collection system (See Instruction H). Head the list with the system name and include "Attachment A for Condition
V(4)".
IV. ADNHNISTRATION OF THE COLLECTION SYSTEM:
Provide a description of the organizational structure that is responsible for management, operation, and maintenance of
the collection system (See Instruction I): Town Manager, Public Works Director/ORC Collection System, Backup
Operator Collection System, 4 full time employees that can be used as needed for collection system. Our small town
public works department has 6 fulltime employees including myself and 2 part time and are responsible for the operation
and maintance of the Water System, Collection System, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Land Applacation, Street
Department, Parks and Rec. Dept., and Sanitation Department.
2. Provide all Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (ORC), certification number and responsibility (area of control) within
the collections stem (attach additional
ORC
sheets as necessa ):
Certification Number
Responsibility
Robert M. Sams
13095
ORC Collection System
James Hensley
986656
BU ORC Collection System
3. Provide a copy of the current capital improvement plan sections relating to the collection system. Approximate capital
improvement budget for only the collection system (See Instruction J): $ 0 ai+e.C-W
4. Approximate operation and maintenance budget for only the collection system (See Instruction J): $ 118,000
5. Describe the grease control program (including ordinances, inspection, education and enforcement) for the collection
system. If no grease control program has been adopted, please provide a schedule for implementation: We have 100
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ppm limits in our sewer use. ordance and have recently sent mailings to all our customers about the proper ways
to dispose of grease. We are in contact with our food prep. establishments and have recently made them supply
prof of pumping dates of grease traps.
6. Describe how the grease control program and construction and inspection of private sewer connections is coordinated
with the local building inspections department: County Inspection Dept. will not issue Building Permits without
approval and -inspection by Town.
7. Do you have procedures in place for implementing North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1C (public notifications of
spills and annual report to customers). If not, please provide a schedule for developing these procedures: Yes
8. List any agreements or ordinances currently in place to address flows from satellite systems (See Instruction K)? NA
9. Attach a list of all satellite systems having a flow or capacity greater than 200,000 GPD. Include contact information
such as name, address, phone number and flow for each satellite system . Indicate N/A if no such systems are present.
® N/A
V. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COLLECTION SYSTEM:
1. Is an accurate and complete map of the entire collection system available? (See Instruction L)? If not state what
percentage of the system is mapped and provide a schedule for completing the map: Yes but we are currently
working with engineers to improve our mapping system
2. List the mapping parameters/descriptions included on or associated with the map such as type, pipe size, age, etc. of the
collection system: Our system was completed in 1985 and consists of 8" sch. 35 gravity mains and 8" ductile
iron and 3", 4" and 8 force mains. We have blueprints on all work done from 1985 till present and are
working on a GIS map that will be completed as recources. become available.We do have a small percentage of
our system that is teracota pipe that was part of the old Mars Hill College system.
3. Has a sanitary sewer evaluation and study (SSES) been conducted on any portion of the collection system (See
Instruction A?: No
4. Have any parts of the collection system been modeled for hydraulics (See Instruction NI)? ❑ Yes ® No
Explain and provide locations of any capacity problems or sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) indicated by the model:
5. Are sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) documented no matter what volume? How are they documented? Yes.
Documentation is done in the WWTP daily log book.
6. Are operational logs maintained and reviewed periodically? ® Yes ❑ No
At what frequency? Weekly
7. Are maintenance logs maintained and reviewed periodically? ® Yes ❑ No
At what frequency? Weekly
8. Are pressure and gravity sewer systems inspected on a routine basis? ® Yes ❑ No
Explain the frequency of inspections and any maintenance programs: Inspections are done as needed in areas where
we have older lines and in areas where sewer line border or cross creeks.
9. Describe plan review and inspection procedures for new construction (if applicable): We do inspections on all new
installations and include pipe size, number of cleanouts and that installation was preformed in the correct'
manor.
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10. List all equipment available for routine cleaning of the collection system. If not owned, please indicate the source from
which the equipment is available: The Town of Mars Hill does not own any line cleaning epuipment except for
manual sewer snakes and a 1600 gal. pump truck We do have contacts for line cleaning services.
11. What approximate percentage of the collection system is cleaned each year and the rationale for determining which line
segments are cleaned: None but we are in the process of talking with line cleaning contractors about cleaning
some of our older lines.
12. Describe the right of way maintenance program. Include whether all right of ways are currently accessible: We mow
right of ways that are accessable but some of our sewer lines are on steep terrain and are hard to access with
equipment.
13. Describe any existing rehabilitation/replacement programs for the system (e.g. I/I studies, pump station upgrades, pipe
replacement, etc.): None
14. Have any applications ever been submitted for funding pertaining to the collection system (i.e. rural center grant,
revolving loans, etc.)? If so, please describe the time, project(s), award and project completion. N.C. Rural Center
Grant awarded in 2001 Project: Water and Sewer System Improvements- Project completed October 2003
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15. Indicate when the last rate structure was evaluated for sewer billing: 2003 Rate Structure Evaluated and rate
increase was approved.
16. Attach a copy of your current spill response plan.
17. Please thoroughly read the attached shell permit. List any permit conditions below that there may be difficulty in
complying with upon permit issuance. These conditions will be ones where compliance schedules may be necessary.
Note that recordkeeping requirements should not require any compliance schedules. There may be also be certain
critieria for incorporation of compliance schedules that will be discussed during the permitting process.
ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NECESSARY
Applicant's Certification:
Note: I5A NCAC 2H . 0206(b) requires an authorized it7dividual to sigh this application fo7m. In the case of col porations,
signature is required by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president, or his duly authorized
representath7e. In the case of a municipal, state, or other public entity, a signature is required by either a principal executive
officer, ranking elected official or other July authorized employee. Duly authorized ein loyee's'n7ust provide proof from the
rinci al executive o cer or rankingelected o cal that the have been authorized to si 7 this liccrtion. Public Works
Director's are not authorized to sign this permit application according to the rule unless delegated
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a
I, Darhyl Boone, attest that this application for Wastewater Collection System Permit has been reviewed by me and is
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be
returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who
knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2
misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signature:ZL�' t Date:
**END OF FORM CSA 06/04**
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Town of Mars Hill Collection Systems Pump Stations
1. 842 Carl Eller Road- Consists of two 75 .hp Barnes series:
4SE-EHA submersible pumps with Olympian Generator
Model # D20OP4 200 kw and Dialer. Audible and Visual
Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control Panel and
wet well.
2. 805 Crossroads Parkway — Consists of two 15 hp Fairbanks
Morse 4" figure D5432MV pumps with Generac portable
generator model SD050 50kw and dialer. Audible and visual
alarms. Access controlled by fence.
3. 504 Cascade Street- Consists of two Myers 5 hp Model 4VX
nonclog pumps with Covington Generator Model CED 100
100kw and dialer. Audible and visual alarms. Access
controlled by fence.
4. 11 Crossroads Parkway- Consists of Two 40 HP Fairbanks
Morse D5435MV with Olympian generator Model #
D150P1 15OKW and dialer. -Audible and visual alarms.
Access controlled by fence.
5. 1471 Sprinkle Creek -Consists of two 5 hp Fairbanks Morse
4" D5432W pumps a Olympian generator model D50P3.
SOkw and system is monitored by SCADA system at water
plant. Audible and visual alarms. Access controlled by
fence.
6. 333 Woodhaven Road- Consists of two Myers Model
WG75H-23-25 7 1/2hp pumps with dialer. Audible and
Visual Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control
Panel and wet well.
7. 287 Homestead Road- Consists of two Myers Model
WGX75H 71/- hp pumps with dialer. Audible and Visual
Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control Panel and
wet well. .

Town of Mars Hill Generator List
1. Permanent- Olympian D200P4 200kw- 842 Carl Eller Road
2. Permanent- Olympian D150P1 150kw- 11 Crossroads
Parkway
3. Permanent- Olympian D50P3 50kw- 1471 Sprinkles Creek
Road
4. Portable- Generac SD050 50kw- 805 Crossroads Parkway
5. Permanent- Covington C" 100 100kw- 504 Cascade Street

IJ-L a
High Priority Sewer Lines in the Town of Mars Hill
Collection System
1. 10" terracotta gravity sewer main located. on Hwy 213 between Mars
Hill College tennis courts and the V WTP runs parallel with stream
bank.
2. ' 8" Ductile aerial gravity sewer main that crosses the creek below
Mars Hill College gym beside football field.
3. 4" Ductile sewer force main that crosses California Creek at the
bridge on Sprinkles Creek Road.

CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR VARIOUS
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
S1: Main sewer trunk line from Cascade Street along Gabriel Creek to the
proposed wastewater treatment plant (19,000 LF) and gravity sewer line
along SR 1559 (7,000 LF) -
Estimated Cost: $1,279,000
PROJECT S2: Sewer work to serve the I-26/US 19 intersection. This will include a
pump station, gravity sewer line (7,400 LF), and force main (2,200 LF).
Estimated Cost: $520,000
PROJECT S3: Sewer work to serve SR 1549 and the I-26/Cascade Street interchange.
This project will include gravity sewer lines along SR 1549 and SR 1605
(12,500 LF). Also included will be a pump station located at the SR
1605/SR 1610 intersection and a sewer force main along SR 1609 (5,000
LF).
Estimated Cost: $748,000
PROJECT S4: Gravity sewer line along SR 1552. This line will tie in to the proposed
sewer line at the intersection -of US 23 and SR 1552 (5,800 LF).
Estimated Cost: $250,000
PROJECT S5: Gravity sewer lines on SR 1551 and SR 1609. These lines will tie in to
the proposed sewer line on SR 1552 (8,700 LF).
Estimated Cost: $375,000
PROJECT S6: Gravity sewer lines along SR 1560 and SR 1559 to tie in to the proposed
sewer line along Gabriel Creek (14,000 LF)
Estimated Cost: $603,000
PROJECT S7: Gravity sewer line 'extension along SR 1354 to Valley View Road area
(11,500 LF).
Estimated Cost: $496,000
These are proposed projects and no funds are allocated.
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TABLE VI-1
CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR VARIOUS
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
M_
,: Gravity sewer line along California Creek to
at the US 23/US 19 intersection (16,200 LF).
Estimated Cost: $697,000
PROJECT S9: Gravity sewer line along SR 1352 (5,000 LF).
Estimated Cost: $215,000
PROJECT S10: Gravity sewer line along SR 1351 (3,800 LF).
Estimated Cost: $164,000
PROJECT S11: Gravity sewer line along SR 1349 (4,200 LF)
Estimated Cost: $181,000
PROJECT S12: Gravity sewer line along SR 1348 (1,800 LF).
Estimated Cost: $77,000
pump station
PROJECT S13: Gravity sewer line along SR 1553 to tie in to existing sewer line on
Cascade Street (4,500 LF).
Estimated Cost: $194,000
PROJECT S14: Gravity sewer line along HVJY 213 from SR 1428 to the proposed main
trunk line along Gabriel Creek (2,100 LF).
Estimated Cost: $91,000
PROJECT S15: Gravity sewer line along SR 1428 (3,500 LF).
Estimated Cost: $151,000
These are proposed projects and no funds are -allocated.
42

OF WATER +. Michael F. Easley, Governor
r
�O�•'` . QG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
�. r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
November 3, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL/RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED I
D�C
Darhyl Boone, Town Manager or
Current Collection System Operator, Town Manager or Mayor
Town of Mars Hill U
PO Box 368 [
Mars Hill, NC, 28754-0368
1 A. f'-!EV! SECTION
! tc7t �
SUBJECT: -Wide Collection System Permitting for the Mars Hill Collection System O-=1 E
adison Coun y
Application Number WQCS00201
Dear Mr. Boone:
You are hereby notified that in accordance with the North Carolina G.S. 143-215.9B and 15A NCAC 2H .0227, an
application for coverage under a System -Wide Wastewater Collection System Permit for the subject collection
system must be submitted. Upon receipt of this letter, your facility has sixty (60) days to submit the attached
application and all supporting documentation.
This permit is for the operation and maintenance of your collection system. The person responsible for the
wastewater collection system should review and complete this application and review the permit shell. This
application and draft permit shell are also available electronically on our web site at
hftp://h20.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu/ndpuapps.htmi. Note the pre -assigned application number in the subject heading.
Please reference this number inany collection system correspondence, including Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
reporting. This number will become your permit number upon permit issuance.
The original application signed by an authorized signing official, one copy of the signed application and two
copies of any attachments must be returned to complete the application package (i.e. all application materials
submitted in duplicate). The completed package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Pretreatment, Emergency Response & Collection Systems Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
ATTN: M. Doklovic
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Marie Doklovic at [phone] extension 371 or E-mail
at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
'�' 4 ��•�'-+�vi..,t lam•"-,.....
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures
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Wanda Frazier, Asheville Regional Office (w/o encl.)
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Darhyl Boone -
PO Box 368
Mars Hill, NC, 28754
To: Darhyl Boone ,
Subject: Addition of new employees to the Town of Mars Bill Public Works Department.
Dear Darhyl,
The Town of Mars Off Public Works Department has changed a lot sense the town first
hired me in December of-1986. You and the town mayor and aldermen have supported
me throughout my -years with the Town of Mars Bill. The Public Works Department has
grown four fold in equipment and responsibility thanks to the new laws, rules and
regulations past by the state of North Carolina and the continued growth of the. Town of
Mars 10 in the past 18 years. We have made a lot of progress. in water, wastewater,
Parks and Recreation. and hopefully the sanitation department in the next year or two but
our current manpower is no longer sufficient to do the proper job for the Town of Mars
Bill or the State of North Carolina. I would like to look back at the year 1986 and
compare workforce and responsibility with those of today.
Public Works System License Requirements 1986
1. Water Treatment Plant Operator License
2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License
Public Works System License Requirements 2004
I . Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License
2. Backup Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License (not required 1986)
3. Collection Systems Operators License (not required 1986)
4. Backup Collection Systems operatorsticense (not required 1986)
5. Land Application Operators License (Not Required 1986)
6. Backup Land Application Operators License (not required 1986)
7. Distribution. System Operators License (not required 1986)
8: Backup Distribution System Operators License (not required 1986)
9. CDL License (not a requirement for municipalities in 1986 and includes drivers
of dump trucks and trash truck)
10. Pesticide License (not enforced in 1986)
11. Water Treatment Plant Operators License
12. Water Treatment Plant Operators License (2 required for new water plant- not
required in 1986)
13. Two Backup Water Treatment Plant Operators (fill in at water plant for vacation,
sick.time, and comp. Time- not required in 1986)

14. Competent Person Card (a requirement of OSHA after 1986 and a requirement
for at. least one to be on the jobsite at all times)
15. Physical/Chemical Operators License (a new requirement for the operation of the
sludge lagoon at water treatment plant- not required in 1986)
16. Backup Physical/Chemical Operators License (not required 1986)
17. Backflow/Cross Connection License (a new requirement to help prevent
back(low and cross connections in our water system- not required in 1986)
18. Backup Backflow/Cross Connection License (a new requirement to help prevent
backflow and cross connections in our water system- not required in 1986)
19. Wastewater Field Lab License (must recertify lab yearly and includes inspection
by state- not a requirement in 1986)
20.6 Continuing Education Hours per year to maintain your license and is grouped
into water, wastewater, and pesticide (not a requirement in 1986)
Water System 1986
1. Chlorination only by a unmanned system at Old Murry Road (changed chlorine
cylinders occasionally)
2. Two water tanks on Banjo Branch (manual checks of levels every morning)
3. One water tank on Riddle Hill (manual checks of levels every morning)
4. A requirement for one licensed ORC water Treatment Plant Operator.
Water System 2004
1. A 1.5 million dollar water plant that has to be manned whenever it is running.
2.. New welcome center pump station and generator.
3. New welcome center tank. (levels transmitted to water plant SCADA)
4. Two water tanks at banjo branch (levels transmitted to water plant SCADA)
5. Two water tanks at Riddle Hill (levels transmitted to water plant SCADA)
6. Several miles of new water line.
7: A requirement for one licensed ORC water Treatment Plant Operator
8. A licensed distribution system operator
9. A licensed backup distribution system operator.
10. A licensed backflow/cross connection system operator.
11. Double the amount of water testing required by state and federal government in
1986.
12. Continued growth in the Town of Mars Hill.

Wastewater System 1986
1. A new extended air wastewater treatment plant permitted to treat 425,000 gallons
of sewage daily.
2. Four sewage pump stations with no requirement for weekly checks of pump sites.
3. Sewage sludge dumped at landfill.
4. A requirement for one licensed ORC Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
Wastewater System 2004
1. A 18 year old extended air wastewater treatment plant permitted to treat 425,000
gallons of sewage daily. (More maintenance and upgrades)
2. Three of the four existing 1986 pump stations still. in operation. (Weekly checks
required by law and the addition of dialers to call out during emergencies)
3. A new bigger pump station and generator on Carl Eller Road. (Weekly checks
required by law and the addition of dialers to call out during emergencies)
4. A new pump station on Calvin Edney with portable generator. (Weekly checks
required by law and the addition of dialers to call out during emergencies)
5. A new pump station and generator at sawmill on US 19. (Weekly checks required
by law and the addition of dialers to call out during emergencies)
6. New pump station and generator on Sprinkle Creek for welcome center. (Weekly
checks required by law and the addition of dialers to call out during emergencies)
7. A land application program, we no longer permitted to dispose. of sludge at the
landfill and are required to land apply sludge on a permitted farm.
8. A requirement for a licensed ORC wastewater treatment plant operator.
9. A requirement for a licensed backup wastewater treatment plant operator.
10. A requirement for a licensed ORC Collection system operator.
11. A requirement for a licensed backup collection system operator.
12. A requirement for a licensed ORC land application operator.
13. A requirement for a licensed backup land application operator.
14. A licensed ORC physicallchemical operator. (Water plant lagoon)
15. A licensed backup physical/chemical operator. (Water plant lagoon)
16. Several miles of new sewer line.
Parks and Recreation 1986
The parks department consisted of a few swings some spring rides and a slide. The
banks, and woods were not kept up by mowing or trimming and there were no pool.
Parks and Recreation 2004

The parks and recreation department has grown considerably with the addition of a
pool and a new playground and the upkeep of the banks and woods surrounding the
park The pool adds considerable time to the demands of the public works department
with the addition, of having to clean the pool up in spring, maintain the filters in the
summer and shut it down in the fall.
Equipment 1986
1. 1984 four wheel drive Ford pickup.
2. 1980 retired police car.
3. 2" gas water pump
4. 1969 Chevrolet dump truck.
5. 1985 Ford Trash Truck
6. Arians Riding Mower.
7. Toro Push Mower.
8. One string trimmer.
9. One snow plow for dump truck.
Equipment 2004
1. 2003 Ford four wheel drive pickup.
2. 1999 Ford four-wheel drive pickup.
3. 1989 Ford four wheel drive pickup.
4. 2000 JCB four-wheel drive backhoe.
5. 1980 Ford 555 Backhoe. (At water shed)
6. 1989 Ford Dump Truck
7. Another 1989.Ford Dump Truck
8. 1985 Ford Trash Truck.
9. 1983 Chevrolet Pump Truck
10. 1990 Kuboto four-wheel drive tractor. (At water shed)
11.2003 John Deere four wheel drive tractor
12. 1983 Jeep Cherokee.
13. 1983 Dodge Dakota.
14. Toro Riding Mower
15. Two Tractor Bush Hogs.
16. Two Tractor Finishing Mowers.
17. Two Snow Plows for Ford Pickups.
18.One salt spreader for snow removal.
19. Low boy trailer for backhoe hauling
20. Low boy trailer for pickup.
21. Trailer for recycle program.
22.. Two push mowers
23. Four string trimmers.

24. Ingersall Rand air compressor
25. Town Shop at Mars 10 Wastewater treatment plant. -
The upkeep and maintenance of vehicles for the Public Works Department has way
over doubled and this list doesn't include all the new water and sewer equipment that
should be serviced regularly. At the current time we don't have the time to maintain
our equipment like we need to.
Public Works Employees " 1 986
Workforce. Full Time
1. Dale Hylemon-Water superintendent
2. Lee Burry- Sanitation and general labor
3. Shorty Hoyle -Construction and general labor
4. Mark Ball -Ground Maintenance and general labor
5. Robert Sams- Wastewater superintendent
Workforce: Part time
1. Fred HuffmanBackhoe operator
2. Chalmers Whitt- Sanitation truck driver
3. Douglas Brown- Sanitation worker and grounds
Public Works Employees 2004
Workforce: Full Time
i. Travis Shook- Water Distribution Operator, Backup Water Plant Operator,,
pesticide license, Commercial Drivers License, Backflow/Cross Connection .
license (test to be taken).
2. Bennie Bailey- Backhoe operator, Equipment operator and Construction,
Commercial Drivers License, Competent Person Card (OSHA)
3. James Hensley- Wastewater treatment plant operator, wastewater collection
system operator, sanitation truck driver, PhysicalThemical Operator (test to be
taken), Commercial Drivers License
4. Lee Burry- Sanitation (trash and recyclables), General labor
5. Robert. Sams- Public Works Director, Wastewater treatment plant operator,
Wastewater Collection System Operator, Land Application System Operator,
Backup Water Plant Operator, Water Distribution System Operator, Pesticide

License, Backflow/Cross Connection License (test to be taken), Commercial
Drivers License, Competent Person Card (OSHA)
Workforce: Part time
1. Junior Bailey- Recycle Truck Driver, yard waste and appliance pickup
2. Douglas Brown- trash and recycle pickup and grounds worker
Water Plant: Full Time (not in operation till mid 90s)
1. Dale Hylemon- Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, Water Treatment Plant
Operator, Collection System Operator
2. Ronnie Rice- Water Treatment Plant Operator, Physical/Chemical Operator (test
to be taken)
We were running the public works department on five full-time workers and three
part-time workers in 1986 and are currently in 2004 running the public works
department on five full time workers and two part-time. Since the water plant wasn't
built till the mid 90's and the duties of the operators weren't required till then, they
aren't included in this figure and also require an employee from town to backup
operators during vacations, sickness and comp. time adding to the lost manpower in
town.
In summary I would like to say that The Town of Mars Hill has went through some
growing pains sense 1986 and has weathered the changes very well with the help of the
Town Manager, Mayor and Town Alderman. Everyone has helped us immensely with the
addition of equipment and facilities to get the job done well. But today the state and
federal government require small towns to live under big city rules with no distinction
between the two. The expectations of the town residences are so much greater in 2004
than they were in 1986 that we are stretched to the point that we can no longer do a
satisfactory job and a lot of the new requirements go undone or are just started when we
are pulled off to something else. The Water Plant also puts an additional burden on the
employees and myself because Travis Shook and I have to fill in at water plant for the
regular operators for vacation, sick time and comp. time which is a considerable amount
of time and takes away from our time in town and leaves the public works department
one man short for approximately two months out of the year. I also know that Mars Hill
is a small town with a small budget, which is why I have put off this request for several
years, but I feel that we desperately need more help in the public works department to
address many of the programs that the State ofNorth Carolina has mandated and the
additional services provided because of the continued growth of our town. At this time I
would like to formally request the addition of two additional public works employees to

cover some of the programs listed below and help with many of the current duties in the
Town of Mars Hill. .
1. Grease Trap Inspection Program (Wastewater)
2_ Backflow/Cross Connection Program (Water Distribution)
3. Physical/Chemical Program (Water Plant Lagoon)
4. Vehicle Maintenance (Shop)
5. Water Meter Repair Program (Water)
6. Sanitation Truck Driver (currently we are using the wastewater plant operator on
Mondays and half day Fridays because our part time driver is under a medical
restriction and can no longer drive the trash truck but continues to do the recycle
route.)
7. Collection Systems Sewer Line Cleaning Program. (State requires 10% of sewer
lines be cleaned yearly this is not done at this tune.)
8. Water valve mapping and maintenance program. (Water)
9. Street Maintenance (mowing town streets and weed control needs to be done
more often.)
.10. Mapping Program for Water and Wastewater lines. (We have started this but we
have no time to continue this project at this time)
Sincerely,
Robert Sams
Public Works Director
Town of Mars OR
RMS

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State of North Carolina
Department of Envir -rent,
Health and Natural Resources
Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman
ROBERT M SAMS
MARS HILL WWTP
PO BOX 368 MAIN STREET
MARS HILL NC 28754
Dear Mr. Sams
March 7; 1994
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Subject: Classification of Collection Systems
NPDES Permit No. NCO057151
Madison County
Because of the environmental and health risks that can be associated with improperly operated and maintained
collection systems, new regulations were recently enacted that require certain collection systems to be classified and
for the classified system to designate an operator in responsible charge. The regulations, effective July 1,1993,
require that collection systems that are operated in conjunction with wastewater treatment facilities permitted to
municipalities, regional facilities or water and sewer authorities, public utilities, Class III and Class IV state-owned
facilities and Class II, Class III and Class IV federally owned facilities be subject to rating as a collection system.
The collection system will be assigned the same classification as the wastewater treatment facility to which it is
tributary or the collection system will be assigned a classification based on the population served by the collection
system, whichever would provide the lower classification. Any collection system, regardless of ownership, may be
classified if it is determined by the. Commission or its designees that there is a failure to properly operate and
maintain the system. Once a collection system is classified, the permittee must designate an operator of the
appropriate grade to operate the collection system. The Commission will establish a date for the designation of the
operator that will allow the permittee a sufficient time frame for training and certifying an operator.
The initial classification of the collection systems will be a lengthy and arduous task. The first step in
classifying the systems will be collecting the data that is essential in identifying the systems and other relevant
information. The information requested on the enclosed form will provide the Commission with much of the
material needed for the classification of the collection system. Please route the Collection System Information form
to the appropriate person, have them complete it and return the completed form by April 15, 1994 to:
Division of Environmental Management
Training and Certification Unit
Collection System Information
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
Thank you for your time in assisting us with this task. If you have any additional comments or questions,
please call Dwight Lancaster at [phone].
Sincerely,
tindy Firian, Supervisor
Training & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATOR DESIGNATION
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Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
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Town of Mars Hill-Darhyl Boone
Mailing Address: PO Box 368
city: Mars Hill
State: NC
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Email Address: [e-mail]
Signature: CJ.� Date: 7—
Facility Name: Town of Mars Hill
County:
Madison
Permit # WQCS00201
YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE -FORM -FOR EACH -TYPE AND CLASSIFICATION OF SYSTEM:
Facility Type: - CS
Facility:Grade: II
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) '
Print Full Name: Robert M. Sams Work Phone: [phone]
Certificate Type: CS _ Certificate. Grade: II Certificate #: 13096
Email Address: robins [e-mail]
Signature: Effective Date: 7-- p l
"I certify that I agree 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."
BACKUP ORC
Print Full Name: Jason Roy Riddle Work Phone: [phone]
Certificate Type: CS Certificate Grade: I Certificate #:1002918
Email Address: [e-mail].
Signature: Effective Date: 7—
"I certify that I age 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 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."
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural. Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
June 22, 2015
Robert Sams, Public Works Director
Mars Hill Collection System
PO Box 368
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28745
SUBJECT: Collection System Inspection
Mars Hill
Permit No: WQCS00201
Madison County
Dear Mr. Sams:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on June 11, 2015.
The purpose of the inspection was to assess Mars Hill Collection System's sewage collection system
operation and maintenance program with regard to best operating practices and the requirements of
Collection System Permit Number . WQCS00201. The following items were noted during the
inspection:
• Maintain written documentation of all routine* inspections, including those for high priority
lines.
• Clean approximately 10% of the collection system annually and document the lines cleaned.
• Revise Pump Station Inspection Logs to include the following checklist items:
o Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
o Inspecting and exercising all valves?
o Inspecting and lubricating. pumps and other equipment?
o Inspectingalarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
• Update the Spill Response Action Plan and make it easily accessible to all collection system
maintenance personnel.
• Submit annual reports in accordance with the requirements of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1 C.
Water Quality Regional Operations— Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:pportal.ncdenr.orglweb/wq
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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.
Sincerely,
Timothy Heim
Environmental Engineer
. Enclosure
cc: Mr. Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
A-sheville..Files
G:\WR\WQ\Madison\Collection Systems\Mars Hill Collection System\WQCS00201 CEI 2015 DRAFT.doc

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00201 Effective: 05/01/13 Expiration:' - 04/30/18 - Owner':
Town of Mars Hill
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility:
, Mars Hill Collection System
County: Madison
PO Box 368
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Robert M Sams
Title:
Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary-ORC: RobertM Sams
Certification: 13095
Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NG0057151 Town of Mars Hill - Mars Hill WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/10/2015
Entry Time: 09:OOAM Exit Time:
12:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Timothy H Heimc
Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Inspection Type:
Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection
system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant
Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
Performance Standards
Operation & Maint Reqmts
Records
inspections
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner- Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 06/1012015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
i
Inspection Summary:
Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed the Compliance Evaluation Inspection on June 11th, 2015. Robert Sam
and Steve Rector of the Mars Hill WWfP and Collection System were present during the inspection.
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner- Facility:Town of Mars Hill ,
Inspection Date: 06/10/2015 - Inspection Type :Collection. System, Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: . Routine
Performance Standafds
Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented?
�' ❑ ❑ ❑
What educational tools are used?
Public education pamphlets discussing oil and grease are available at the town hall. The collection system.
ORC reports minimal problems with oil and grease. When problems do occur, Public Works staff also have
Verbal disucssions to educate contributors about oil and grease:
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it; appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
❑ El ❑
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
N ❑ ❑ ❑
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in -the last 12 months
No enforcement actions have been reported in the last 12 months. Good records are being maintained of
previous enforcement actions and non -reportable releases.
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
0 .❑ ❑
DOes.CIP cover three to five year period?
E' ❑ ❑ ❑
Does'CIP. include Goal Statement?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP. include description of project area?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑.
Does. CIP: include description of existing facilities?
1111 ❑
Does .CIP include known deficiencies?
E, 0 ❑
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
❑ ❑ El
Is CIP designated only. -for wastewater collection and treatment?
❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
$165,006:00`
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
$968,700.00
CIP.Comments
CIP. includes both: public water supply and wastewater collection and treatment and does not divide.revenue
between water and wastewater.
Is system free of known points of bypass?
N ❑ ❑ .❑
If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is 8:24-lour notification sign posted WALL pump stations?
• ❑ -❑ ❑
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
A ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier?
& ❑ ❑ 0
24-hour contact numbers
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If no, list deficient pump stations
The Calvinedey Crossroads sign had fallen down but was repaired during the inspection.
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
[IN ❑ ❑ -
Number of pump stations
7
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner- Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 06110/2015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Number of pump stations that have SCADA 6.
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 1
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 7
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0
# Does the permittee have a root control program? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
'Most of the collection system piping has been replaced with PVC and minimal root problems are reported.,
Comment: The main wet well pump station at the WWTP includes simple telemetry, and is visually
inspected multiple times a day.
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are records available that document pump station inspections?0
❑ ❑ ❑ .
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pumpstations inspected every day?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are records available that document. citizen complaints?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system?
❑ ❑ El
# Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year`?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Has there 'been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
❑. ❑ ❑
Comment: Document inspections of high -priority lines as they occur.
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available?.0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
• -M .❑ -❑ ❑
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
Staff is 'small and engages with frequent verbal communication with the Public Works Director.
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a schedule maintained for'testing emergency/standby equipment?
„0 ❑ ❑ ❑
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? .
Weekly
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
0 0 ❑ ❑
Inspecting and.exercising all valves?
❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
M ❑ ❑ .❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there at least one spare pump for each"pump station w/o pump reliability?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
ED ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner- Facility: Town of Mars Hill.
Inspection Date: 06/10/2015 Inspection Type :Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit:: Routine
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? . ❑ ❑ ❑
Are system cleaning records available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually? 0 ❑ ❑
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Cleaning occurs on an as needed basis as well as targeting areas (nursing homes and trailer parks) that
have historical problems.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? N, ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the plan include
24-hour contact numbers 0 1111 ❑
Response time 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Equipment list and spare parts inventory 0 E. ❑ ❑ .
Access to cleaning equipment -0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Source of emergency funds E- ❑ ❑ ❑
Site sanitation and cleanup materials N ❑ ❑ ❑
Post-overflow/spill assessment Z 110 ❑
'Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? N 0 ❑ ❑
Is the spare parts inventory adequate? 0 ❑ E1.0
Comment:' The Spill Response Plan is out of date an needs to be updated The updated plan should be
reviewed with staff periodically and stored in an easily accessible location at the VW TP. and
Town Hall.
Records
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints _available?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Do spill, records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
❑ ❑ . 0 ❑
Is a map of the system available?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate pipe age
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of service taps
0 ❑ ❑ ❑,
Pump stations and capacity
E ❑ ❑ ❑
If no, what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need.to be added to the map
Continue to locate and GPS remaining unverified manhole locations.
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner- Facility: Town of Mars Hill 5
Inspection Date: 06/1012015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
' Comment: Continue to use and develop the GoogleEarth based map system.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director-��s,M��,:�
October 22, 2012
Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
Town of Mars Hill
PO Box 368
Mars Hill, NC 287540368
Subject: Permit No. WQCS00201
Town of Mars Hill
Mars Hill Collection System
Madison County
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In accordance with your application received October lst, 2012, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQCS00201, dated October 22"d, 2012, to the Town of Mars Hill for the operation
and maintenance of the subject wastewater collection system.
This permit shall be effective from May lst, 2013 until April 30tt', 2018 and shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations specified herein. It is your responsibility to thoroughly review this
permit. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements in this
permit.
For purposes of permitting, the collection system is considered to be any existing or newly
installed system extension up to the wastewater treatment facility property or point of connection
with a separately owned sewer system. The collection system is considered all gravity lines,
pump stations, force mains, low pressure sewer -systems, STEP systems, vacuum systems, etc.
and associated piping, valves and appurtenances that help to collect, manage and transport
wastewater to a wastewater treatment plant under the Permittee's ownership or maintained and
operated by the Permittee through a perpetual legal agreement. Satellite systems are systems
tributary to the Permittee's collection system but those collection systems are not owned or
maintained by the Permittee. The system description provided on Page 1 of this permit is meant
to provide a general idea about the size of the system and may not be all inclusive of the
collection system at the time of permit issuance or afterward.
A release of wastewater from the wastewater collection system is referred to herein as a Sanitary
Sewer Overflow (SSO). The evaluation of enforcement options after an SSO will be determined
considering the criteria listed in condition I(2)(a) and I(2)(b) of the permit and all other relevant
information available or requested of the Permittee. Compliance with all conditions of the
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permit as well as all statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection system must be
maintained or appropriate enforcement actions may be taken as noted in Condition VI(2).
A reportable SSO is an SSO greater than 1,000 gallons to the ground or an SSO of,any amount
that reaches surface water -
(including through ditches, storm drains, etc.) Below is the procedure
to use for reporting SSOs to the Division:
1. Report by telephone to a Division of Water Quality (DWQ) staff member (not email,
facsimile; or v6i6email) at your regional DWQ office during regular business hours
(Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM) as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours
after the SSO is known or discovered. To report outside of regular business hours, call
[phone].
2. Follow up the verbal report by sending a completed written report on the most current
Division approved form within five days.
To provide a uniform method for all systems covered under this permit and to provide useful and
consistent information pertaining to SSOs, please utilize form CS-SSO consisting of two parts.
Part I serves to provide to the Division the required information that has always been necessary.
Part II serves as an area to provide a justification for the spill, as optional under Condition I(2) of
your permit. Form CS-SSO can be downloaded from the SSO Reporting area at
http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/sMT/ps/cs/ssoEgport.
An NOV, civil penalty, and/or a moratorium on the addition of waste to the system may be
issued if adequate justification for an SSO is NOT submitted to the regional office. In order to
submit a claim for justification of an SSO, you must use Form CS-SSO with additional
documentation as necessary. DWQ staff will review the justification claim and determine if
enforcement action is appropriate. Please be advised that the information needed to justify a spill
is very comprehensive. Begin using this form immediately to report SSOs from the collection
system. Continue to use our old form for reporting bypasses at the wastewater treatment plant
until further notice. The time frame for submittal of both Part I and Part II, if pertinent, is five
days.
Failure to abide by the conditions in this permit may subject the Permittee to enforcement action.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon, written request within thirty days following the
receipt of this permit. 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, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made,
this permit shall be final and binding.

Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
October 22, 2012
Page 3 of 3
If you have questions regarding compliance contact your regional office- or the Pretreatment,
Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit of the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this permit, please
contact Michael Leggett, PE at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Chuck Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality .
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
enclosure: Permit No.. WQCS00201
cc: Madison County Health Department
Robert Sams, Public Works Director - Town of Mars Hill
PO Box 368. Mars Hill, NC.28.75 +- --- -- - -�
Asl eville`Regional Office, Surface: Water,Protectiov Section
Water Quality Central Files WQCS0020.1
Steve Reid, NPDES - Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit (electronic)
PERCS Files (electronic)

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of
North .Carolina as amended,. and other applicable Laws, Rules; and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
Town of Mars Hill
Madison County
FOR THE
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit
issuance, . approximately 12 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 9 miles of force'main, 7
duplex pump stations, and all associated piping, valves,'and appurtenances required.to make a
complete and operational wastewater collection system to serve the Town of Mars Hill and any
deemed permitted satellite communities, pursuant to the application, received October 1st, 2012,
and in conformity with the - documents referenced therein .and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the May 1st, 2013 until April 30t', 2018 and shall be�subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Thesewage and wastewater collected by this system. shall be treated in the Mars Hill
Wastewater Treatment Facility' (NC00571.51) prior to being disposed into the receiving
stream. This collection system permit will be referenced upon renewal or modification of
your NPDES permit(s).
2. The Wastewater collection system shall be effectively managed, maintained and
operated at all times so that there is no SSO - to land or surface waters, nor any
contamination of groundwater. In the event that the wastewater collection system fails to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of. nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall
take immediate corrective actions, including actions that may be required by the Division
of Water Quality (Division), such as the_ construction of additional or replacement sewer
lines and/or equipment.

The Director may take enforcement action against the Permittee for SSOs that must be
reported to the Division as stipulated in Condition IV(2). This includes SSOs that were
caused by severe natural conditions or exceptional events unless the Permittee
demonstrates through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other
relevant evidence that:
a) The SSO was caused by severe natural conditions; there were no feasible
alternatives to the SSO, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention
of untreated wastewater, reduction of inflow and infiltration, use of adequate
back-up equipment, or an increase in the capacity of the system. This provision
is not satisfied if, in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment, the
Permittee should have installed auxiliary or additional collection system
components, wastewater retention or treatment facilities, adequate back-up
equipment or should have reduced inflow and infiltration; or
b) The SSO was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors
beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee; the SSO could not have been
prevented by the exercise of reasonable control, such- as proper management,
operation and maintenance; adequate treatment facilities or collection system
facilities or components (e.g., adequately enlarging treatment or collection
facilities to accommodate growth or adequately controlling and preventing
infiltration and inflow); preventive maintenance; or installation of adequate back-
up equipment;
The Permittee can submit a claim to the Division Regional Office that the SSO meets the
criteria of this condition. The Permittee has the option of submitting this claim along with
the spill report required by Condition IV(2) (i.e., within five days) in order to be
considered for immunity from enforcement action. Form CS-SSO Part II, or most current
Division approved form, shall be used for any claims. The Permittee has the burden of
proof that the above criteria have been met.
3. The Permittee shall establish by ordinance its legal authority to require new sewers be
properly constructed; to ensure proper inspection and testing of sewer mains and
service laterals; to address flows from satellite systems and to take enforcement action
as required by Condition I(4).
4. The Permittee shall develop and implement an educational fats, oils and grease program
that shall include at least bi-annual distribution of educational material targeted at both
residential and non-residential users. The Permittee shall also develop and implement
an enforceable fats, oils and grease program for non-residential users under which the
Permittee can take enforcement against users who have not properly installed, operated
and maintained grease traps or grease interceptors as directed or otherwise violated the
terms of the local ordinance pertaining to fats, oils and grease.
5. The Permittee shall adopt and implement a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to designate
funding for reinvestment into the wastewater collection system infrastructure. The CIP
should address the short-term needs and long-term "master plan" concepts. The CIP
should typically cover a three to five year period and include a goal -statement,
description of the project area, description of the existing facilities, known deficiencies
(over a reasonable period) and forecasted future needs. Cost analysis is integral to the
CIP.

6. Existing overflow piping from manholes and pump stations, excluding piping to approved
equalization structures, known or discovered after permit issuance shall be immediately
removed or permanently capped. Plugged emergency pumping connections are
allowable for portable pumping or rerouting without intentionally bypassing the
wastewater treatment facility.
7. The Permittee shall maintain a contingency plan for pump failure at each pump station.
If one of the pumps in a pump station containing multiple pumps fails, the process of
repairing or replacing the pump shall be initiated immediately and the new parts or pump
shall be installed as soon as possible. If the pump in a simplex pump station fails, it
shall be replaced immediately.
8. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with a pump station
identifier and an emergency contact telephone number at which an individual who can
initiate or perform emergency service for the wastewater collection system 24 hours per
day, seven days per week can be contacted. This emergency contact telephone number
shall be coupled with instructions that the emergency contact should be called if the
visual alarm illuminates, if the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency is apparent.
9. Pump station sites, equipment and components shall have restricted access, per 15A
NCAC 02T .305(h)(4).
10. Pump stations that do not employ an automatic polling feature (i.e. routine contact with
pump stations from a central location to check operational status of the communication
system) shall have both audible and visual high water alarms. The alarms shall be
weather-proof and placed in a clear and conspicuous location. Permits issued for the
construction of pump stations that. included high water alarms in the description must
maintain the alarms even if simple telemetry (i.e. notification of an alarm condition
initiated by the pump station control feature) is installed.
11. For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, all equipment and
components located- within the pump station shall be corrosion -resistant and
components in close proximity of the pump station shall be sealed within a corrosion -
resistant coating or encasement.
12. All construction and rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system (i.e., permitted or
deemed permitted) shall be scheduled to minimize the interruption of -service by the
existing utilities. Construction and rehabilitation shall not result in the violation of
Condition (1)(2) of this permit.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Upon classification of the collection system by the Water Pollution Control System
Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified
operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G
.0201. The ORC shall visit the system within 24 hours of knowledge of a bypass, spill,
or overflow of wastewater from the system, unless visited by the Back -Up ORC, and
shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
2. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for reviewing all inspection,
maintenance, operational and complaint logs. If the review process results in the

identification of any recurring problem in the wastewater collection system that cannot be
resolved in a short time period, the Permittee shall establish a plan for addressing the
problem(s).
3. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for testing emergency and
standby equipment.
4. The Permittee shall develop and implement a routine pump station inspection and
maintenance program, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following
maintenance activities:
a. Cleaning and removing debris from the pump station structure, outside perimeter,
and wet well;
b. Inspecting and exercising all valves;
c. Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other mechanical equipment according to
the manufacturer's recommendations; and
d. Verifying the proper operation of the alarms, telemetry system and auxiliary
equipment.
5. For each pump station without pump reliability (i.e. simplex pump stations serving more
than a single building or pump stations not capable of pumping at a rate of 2.5 times the
average daily flow rate with the largest pump out of service), at least one fully
operational spare pump capable of pumping peak flow shall be maintained on hand.
6. The Permittee shall maintain on hand at least two percent of the number of pumps
installed, but no less than two pumps, that discharge to a pressure sewer and serve a
single building, unless the Permittee has the ability to purchase and install a
replacement pump within 24 hours of first knowledge of the simplex pump failure or
within the storage capacity provided in any sewer line extension permit.
7. Rights -of -way and/or easements shall be properly maintained to allow accessibility to the
wastewater collection system unless the Permittee can demonstrate the ability to gain
temporary access in an emergency situation where existing land -use conditions do not
allow the establishment and maintenance of permanent access. In this case, the
Permittee shall continue to observe the lines visually, utilize remote inspection methods
(e.g. CCTV) and use the opportunity of drier conditions to perform further inspections
and necessary maintenance.
8. The Permittee shall assess cleaning needs, and develop and implement a program for
appropriately cleaning, whether by hydraulic or mechanical methods, all sewer lines. At
least 10 percent of the wastewater collection system, selected at the discretion of the
ORC, shall be cleaned each year. Preventative cleaning is not required for sewer lines
less than five years old unless inspection otherwise reveals the need for cleaning or
cleaning is required by a sewer line extension permit.
9. Adequate measures shall be taken to contain and properly dispose of materials
associated with SSOs. The Permittee shall maintain a Response Action Plan that
addresses the following minimum items:
a. Contact phone numbers for 24-hour response, including weekends and holidays;
b. Response time;
c. Equipment list and spare parts inventory;

d. Access to cleaning equipment;
e. Access to construction crews, contractors and/or engineers;
f. Source(s) of emergency funds;
g. Site sanitation and clean up materials; and
h. Post-SSO assessment.
10. The Permittee, or their authorized representative, shall conduct an on -site evaluation for
all SSOs as soon as possible, but no more than two hours after first knowledge of the
SSO.
11. In the event of an SSO or blockage within the wastewater collection system, the
Permittee shall restore the system operation, remove visible solids and paper, sanitize
any ground area and restore the surroundings.
III. RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions 1(4), 11(2) - II(4),
II(7) - II(8), IV(3) and V(1) -V(4). Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three
years.
2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records pertaining to SSOs, and complaints for a
minimum of three years. These records shall include, but are not limited to, the following
information:
a. Date of SSO or complaint;
b. Volume of wastewater released as a result of the SSO and/or nature of
complaint;
c. Location of the SSO and/or complaint;
d. Estimated duration of the SSO;
e. Individual from the Division who was informed about the SSO and/or complaint,
when applicable;
f. Final destination of the SSO;
g. Corrective actions;
h. Known environmental/human health impacts resulting from the SSO; and
i. How the SSO was discovered.
3. The Permittee shall maintain an up-to-date, accurate, comprehensive map of its
wastewater collection system that also notes the locations where other wastewater
collection systems become tributary. If a comprehensive map of the collection system
has not been established, a rough sketch shall be drawn. The Permittee shall map
approximately 10 percent of its existing collection system each year for the next ten
years beginning at the original permit issuance date, or until complete, whichever is
sooner. The comprehensive map shall include, but is not limited to: pipe size, pipe
material, pipe location, flow direction, approximate pipe age, number of active service
taps, and each pump station identification, location and capacity.
4. The Permittee shall maintain records of all of the modifications and extensions to the
collection system permitted herein. The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the
construction record drawings and specifications for modifications/extensions to the
wastewater collection system for the life of the modification/extension. Information
concerning the extension shall be incorporated into the map of the wastewater collection
system within one year of the completion of construction. The system description

contained within this permit shall be updated to include this modification/extension
information upon permit renewal.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including, but not necessarily limited to, wastewater flow, groundwater,
surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure
surface water and groundwater protection will be established, and an acceptable
sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality staff member at the
Asheville Regional Office, at telephone number (828)-296-4500 as soon as possible, but
in no case more than 24 hours following the occurrence or first knowledge of the
occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
b. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water.
Voice mail messages or faxed information shall not be considered as the initial verbal
report. SSOs (and other types of spills) occurring outside normal business hours may
also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800)
858-0368 or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file
a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division
approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report
shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur.
Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form)
can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
3. The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements provided in
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C.
V. INSPECTIONS
The Permittee or the Permittee's designee shall inspect the wastewater collection
system regularly to reduce the risk of malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors,
and other issues that may cause or lead to the release of wastes _to the environment,
threaten human health or create nuisance conditions. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the
Permittee.
2. Pump stations without Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems or
telemetry shall be inspected everyday (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations equipped
with SCADA systems or telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week.
3. A general observation of the entire collection system shall be performed throughout the
course of every year.
4. Inspections of all high priority lines (i.e. aerial line, sub -waterway crossing, line
contacting surface waters, siphon, line positioned parallel to stream banks that are
subject to eroding in such a manner that may threaten the sewer line, or line designated
as high -priority in a permit) shall be performed at least once per every six-month period

of time. A list of high -priority lines is presented as Attachment A and is hereby
incorporated into this permit condition. New high priority lines installed or identified after
permit issuance are incorporated by reference and subject to this permit condition until
permit renewal where they shall be referenced in writing in Attachment A.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS .
This permit is not transferable. In the event that the Permittee desires to transfer
ownership of the wastewater collection system or there is a name change of the
Permittee, a formal permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. The
request shall be accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. Such request 'will be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
2. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, and a sewer moratorium may be
established.
3. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government
agencies (i.e., local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to
applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation
control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit
NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200
and 15A NCAC 02T .0100 and all applicable North Carolina Occupational Safety and
Health Act health and safety standards.
4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Division 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 15A NCAC 02T .0100 and North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.1 et. al., or as needed to address changes in federal regulations
with respect to the wastewater collection system.
5. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the
Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to
revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 02T .0110(4).
6. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit at least six months prior to the
expiration of this permit. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the
adequacy of the wastewater collection system described therein, and if warranted, will
extend -the permit for a period of time and under such conditions and limitations, as the
Commission may deem appropriate.
7. The Permittee shall notify the Division's Pretreatment, Emergency Response and
Collection Systems Unit in writing at 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617 of any changes to the name and/or address of the responsible party (i.e.
mayor, city/town manager) of the wastewater collection system.

8. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or
related to the collection system at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained
under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of wastewater,
groundwater, surface water, soil, or plant tissue.
Permit issued this the 22"d of October, 2012
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
Permit Number WQCS00201

High Priority Sewer Lines in the Town of Mars Hill
Collection System
1. 12" ductile gravity sewer main aerial creek crossing located on Hwy
213 at the upper end of Mars Hill College tennis courts.
2. 12" ductile gravity sewer main aerial creek crossing located on
Hwy 213 at the lower end of Mars Hill College tennis courts.
3. 8" Ductile aerial gravity sewer main that crosses the creek below
Mars Hill College gym beside football field.
4. 4" Ductile sewer force main that crosses California Creek at the
bridge on Sprinkles Creek Road.

Town of Mars Hill Collection Systems Pump Stations
1. 842 Carl Eller Road- Consists oftwo 75 hp Barnes series:
4SE-EHA submersible pumps with Olympian Generator
Model # D200P4 200 kw and Dialer. Audible and Visual
Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control Panel and
wet well.
2.. 805 Crossroads Parkway — Consists of two 15 hp Fairbanks
Morse 4" figure D5432W pumps with Generac portable
generator model SD050.50kw and dialer. Audible and visual
alarms. Access controlled by fence.
3. 504 Cascade Street- Consists of two Myers 5 hp Model 4VX
nonclog pumps with Covington. Generator Model CED 100
100kw and dialer. Audible and visual alarms. Access
controlled by fence.
4. 11 Crossroads Parkway- Consists of Two 40 HP Fairbanks
Morse D5435MV with Olympian generator Model #
D150P-1 150KW and dialer. Audible and visual alarms.
Access controlled by fence.
5. 1471 Sprinkle Creek -Consists of two 5 hp Fairbanks Morse
4" D5432MV pumps a Olympian generator model D50P3
50kw and system is monitored by SCADA system at water
plant. Audible and visual alarms. Access controlled by
fence.
6. 333 Woodhaven Road- Consists of two Myers Model
WG75H 23-25 7 Y2 hp pumps with dialer. Audible and
Visual Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control
Panel and wet well.
7. 287 Homestead Road- Consists of two Myers Model
WGX75H 7 %2 hp pumps with dialer.'Audible and Visual
Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control Panel and
wet well..

Name
Capacity
TDH
Carl Eller Road PS
750 gpm
204'
Sprinkle Creek Road PS
100 gpm
40'
U.S. 19 PS
170 gpm
165'
Calvin Edney Road PS
200 gpm
100'
Woodhaven 1B PS
45 gpm
145'
Woodhaven IA PS
45 gpm
140'
WWTP PS
200 gpm
38.5'

Town of Mars Hill Collection Systems Pump Stations
1. 842 Carl Eller Road- Consists of two. 75 hp Barnes series:
4SE-EHA submersible pumps with, Olympian Generator
Model # D200P4 200 kw and Dialer. Audible and Visual
Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control Panel and
wet well. ' �CR.(v��A Z-d'q
2. 805 Crossroads Parkway= Consists of two 15 hp Fairbanks FYI -
Morse 4" figure D5432W pumps with Generac . oP rW rs
generator model SD050 50kw and dialer. Audible and visual
alarms. Access controlled by fence.
3. 504 Cascade Street- Consists of two Myers 5 hp Model 4VX
nonclog pumps with Covington Generator Model CED 100
100kw and dialer. Audible and visual alarms. Access
controlled by fence.
4. 11- Crossroads Parkway- Consists of Two 40 HP Fairbanks
Morse. D5435MV with Olympian generator Model #
D150P1 150KW and dialer. Audible and visual alarms.
Access controlled' by fence.
5. 1471 Sprinkle Creek -Consists of two 5 hp Fairbanks Morse
4 D5432MV pumps a Olympian generator model D50P3
50kw and system is monitored by SCADA system at water
plant. Audible and visual alarms. Access controlled by
fence.
-7-- r ate y> 6. 333 Woodhaven Road- Consists of two Myers Model
l WG75H-23-25 71/Z hp pumps with dialer. Audible and
Visual Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control
Panel and wet well. C1v©
7. 287 Homestead Road- Consists of two Myers Model
WGX75H 7 %2 hp pumps with dialer. Audible and Visual
��ed
Alarms. Access controlled by padlocks on control Panel and
Wet well.. (1vo /9- rs)

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William'G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Darhyl Boone
Town of Mars Hill
P.O. Box 368
Mars Hill, NC 28754-0368.
Dear Mr. Boone:
- Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Di�isien-e�Wate�Eluadity
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May 18, 2005:.. i
.M AY 1 9 2005
\NATF_R'QUALI T Y SECTION
ncur-vn I r- REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Permit No. WQCS00201
Town of Mars Hill
Wastewater Collection System
Madison County
In accordance with your application received on December 17, 2004., we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQCS00201, dated May 18, 2005, to the Town of Mars Hill for the operation and
maintenance of the subject wastewater collection system.
This permit shall be.effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2010. This permit shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations specified herein. It is your responsibility to thoroughly review
this permit. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting 'requirements in this permit.
For purposes of permitting, the collection system is considered to be any existing or newly
installed system extension up to the wastewater treatment facility property or"point of connection with a
separately -owned sewer system. The collection system is considered all gravity lines, pump stations,
force ,mains, low pressure sewer systems, STEP systems, vacuum systems, .etc. and associated piping,
valves and appurtenances that help to collect, manage and transport wastewater to a -wastewater
treatment plant under the Permittee's ownership or maintained and operated by the .Permittee through
a perpetual legal agreement: Satellite systems are systems tributary. to the Permittee's collection
system but those collection systems are not owned or maintained by the Permittee. The system
description provided on Page 1 of this permit is meant to provide a general idea about the size of the
-system and may not be all inclusive of the collection system at the time of permit issuance or afterward.
A release of wastewater from the wastewater collection system is referred to herein as a
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO). The evaluation of enforcement options after a SSO will be determined
considering the criteria listed in condition ' 1(2)(a) and 1(2)(b) of the permit and all other relevant
information available or requested of the Permittee. Compliance with all conditions of the permit as well
as all statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection system must, be maintained or appropriate
enforcement actions may be taken as noted in. Condition VI(3).
A reportable SSO is a SSO greater than 1,000.gallons to the ground or a SSO of any amount
that reaches surface water (including through ditches, storm drains, etc.) Below is the procedure to use
for reporting SSOs to the Division:
a) Report by telephone to a Division of Water Quality staff member (not facsimile or
voicemail) at your regional DWQ office during regular business hours (Monday to
Friday, 8AM to 5PM) as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours after the
SSO is known or discovered. To report outside of regular- business hours, call (800)
858-0368.
Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Internet http://Uo.dnr.state.nc.us/ndpu
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b) Follow up the vl report by sending a completed wr report on the most current
Division approve . rm within five days. `
To provide a uniform method for all systems covered under this permit and to provide useful and
consistent 'information pertaining to SSOs, a new spill ,reporting form . has been developed (October
2003). Form CS-SSO consists of two parts. Part I serves to provide to the Division the required
information that has always been necessary. Part II- serves as an area to provide a justification for the.
spill, as optional under Condition 1(2) of your permit. Form CS-SSO can -be downloaded. from
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndceu/ from the Collection Systems area.
An NOV, civil penalty, and/or a moratorium on the addition of waste to the system may be
issued if adequate justification for an SSO is NOT submitted to the regional office. In order to submit a
claim for justification of an SSO, you must use the Form CS-SSO with additional.documentation as
necessary. DWQ staff will review the justification claim and determine if. enforcement action is
appropriate. Please be advised that the information needed to justify a spill is very comprehensive.
Begin using this form immediately to report SSOs from the collection system. Continue to use our old
form for reporting bypasses at the wastewater treatment plant until further notice. The time frame for
submittal of both Part I and Part II, if pertinent, is five days.
Failure to abide by the conditions in this permit may subject the Permittee to enforcement
action. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudication hearing upon written request within thirty days following the receipt of
this permit. 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, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you have questions regarding compliance 'contact your regional office or Jeff Poupart of the
Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit of the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality at [phone] extension 527. If you need additional information concerning this
permit, please contact Daryl Merritt in the Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems
Unit at [phone] extension 554.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Af
cc- Madison County Health Department
Robert Sams, Town of Mars Hill .-
Wanda Frazier, Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Surface Water Protection Section Central Files
PERCS (formerly NDPU) Files
PERMIT Ver.09/04

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT -
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Lawsi Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Town of Mars Hill
Madison County
FOR THE
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit
issuance, approximately 12 miles of gravity sewer, approximately. 9.03 miles of force main, 7 duplex
pump stations, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances required to make a complete and
operational wastewater collection system to serve the Town of Mars Hill and any deemed permitted
satellite communities, pursuant to the application received on December 17, 2004 and in ,conformity
with -the documents referenced therein and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources'and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2010, and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The :sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the .Town of Mars
Hill Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0057151.) prior to being disposed into the receiving
stream. This collection system permit -will be referenced upon renewal or modification of your
wastewater permit(s).
2.. The wastewater collection system shall be' effectively managed, maintained and operated at
all times so that there is no SSO to land or. surface waters, nor any contamination of
groundwater. In the event that the wastewater. collection system fails to perform satisfactorily,
including the. creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective
actions, including actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division),
such as the construction of additional or replacement sewer lines and/or equipment.
I PERMIT Ver.09/04

The Director may taknforcement action against the Perrre for SSOs that must be
reported to the Division as stipulated in Condition IV(2). This includes SSOs that were
caused by severe :natural conditions or exceptional events unless the Permittee
demonstrates through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
a. The SSO was caused by severe natural conditions; there were no feasible alternatives to
the. SSO, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated
.wastewater, reduction of inflow and. infiltration, use of adequate back-up equipment, or an
increase in the capacity of the system. This provision is not satisfied if, in the.exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment, the Permittee should have installed auxiliary' or
additional collection system components, wastewater retention or treatment facilities,
adequate back-up equipment or should have reduced inflow and infiltration; or
b. the SSO was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the
reasonable control of the Permittee; the SSO could not have been prevented by the
exercise of reasonable control, such as proper management, operation and maintenance;
adequate treatment facilities or collection system facilities or components . (e.g.,
adequately enlarging treatment or collection facilities to accommodate growth or
adequately controlling and preventing infiltration and inflow); preventive maintenance; or
installation of adequate back-up equipment;
The Permittee can submit a claim to the Division Regional Office that the SSO meets the
criteria of this condition. The Permittee has the option of submitting this claim along with the
spill report required by Condition IV(2) (i.e., within five days) in order to be considered for
immunity from enforcement action. Form CS-SSO Part II, or most current Division approved
form, shall be used for any claims. The Permittee has the burden of proof that the above
criteria have been met.
3. The Permittee shall establish by. ordinance its legal authority to require .new sewers be
properly constructed; to ensure proper inspection and testing of sewer mains and service,
laterals; to address flows from satellite systems. and to take enforcement action as required
by Condition 1(4).'
4. The Permittee shall develop and implement, an educational fats, oils and grease program
targeted at both residential and non-residential users. The Permittee shall also develop and
implement an enforceable fats, oils -and grease program for non-residential users under
which the Permittee can take enforcement against users who have not properly installed,
operated and maintained grease traps or grease interceptors asdirected or otherwise
violated the terms of the local ordinance pertaining to fats, oils and grease,
5. The Permittee shall adopt and implement a Capital .Improvement Plan (CIP) to designate
funding for reinvestment into the wastewater collection system infrastructure. The CIP should
address the short-term needs and long-term "master plan" concepts. The CIP should
typically cover a three to five year period and include a goal statement, description. of the
project area, description of the existing facilities, known deficiencies (over a reasonable
period) and forecasted future needs. Cost analysis is integral to the CIP.
6. Existing overflow piping from manholes and pump stations, excluding piping to approved
equalization structures, known or discovered after permit issuance shall be immediately
removed or permanently capped. Plugged emergency pumping connections are allowable
for portable pumping or rerouting without intentionally bypassing the wastewater treatment
facility.
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7. - The Permittee shall maintain a contingency plan for pump failure at each pump station. If
one of the pumps in a pump station containing multiple pumps fails, the process of repairing.
or replacing the pump shall be initiated immediately. and the new parts or pump shall be
installed as soon as possible. If the pump in a simplex pump station fails, it shall be replaced
immediately.
8. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with a pump station identifier
and an emergency contact telephone number at which an individual who can initiate or
perform, emergency service for the, wastewater collection system 24 hours - per- day, seven
--days per week can be contacted. This . emergency contact telephone number shall be -
coupled with. instructions that the emergency contact should be called if the. visual alarm
illuminates, if the audible alarm sounds, or if an emergency is apparent.
9..' Pump station sites, equipment and components shall have restricted access, per 15A NCAC
2H .0219(h)(7).
10. Pump stations that do not employ an automatic polling.feature (i.e. routine contact with pump
stations from a central location to check operational- status of the communication system)
shall have both audible and visual high water alarms. The alarms shall be weather-proof and
placed in a clear and conspicuous location. Permits issued for the construction of pump
stations that included high water alarms in the description must maintain the alarms even if
simple telemetry (i.e. notification -of an alarm condition initiated by the pump station control
feature) is installed.
11. For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, all equipment and
components located within the pump station shall be corrosion -resistant and components in
close proximity of the pump station shall be sealed within a corrosion -resistant coating or
encasement.
12. All construction and rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system (i.e., permitted or
deemed permitted) shall be scheduled to minimize the interruption of service by the existing
utilities. Construction and rehabilitation shall not result in the violation of Condition 1.2. of this
.Permit.:
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Upon classification of the collection system by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified
operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-
up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0261. The ORC shall visit the
system within 24 hours of knowledge of a bypass, spill, or overflow of wastewater from the
system, unless visited by the Back -Up ORC, and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A
NCAC 8G .0204.
2. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to, a schedule for reviewing all inspection,
maintenance, operational and complaint logs.. If the review process results in the
identification of any recurring problem. in the wastewater collection system, that can not be
resolved in a short time period, the Permittee shall establish a plan for addressing the
problem(s).
3. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for testing emergency and standby
equipment.
PERMIT Ver.09/04

4. The Permittee shallvelop and implement a routine `gip station inspection and
maintenance program; which shall include, but not be limited to, the following maintenance
activities:
a. Cleaning and removing -debris from the pump station structure, outside perimeter, and
wet well;
b. Inspecting and exercising all valves;
c. Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other mechanical equipment according to the
manufacturer's recommendations; and
d. Verifying the proper operation of the alarms, telemetry system and auxiliary equipment.
5. For each pump station without pump reliability (i.e. simplex pump stations serving more than
a single building or pump stations not capable of pumping at a rate of 2.5 times the average
daily flow rate with the .largest pump out of service), at least one fully operational spare
pump capable of pumping peak flow shall be maintained on hand.
6. The Permittee shall maintain on hand at least two percent of the number of pumps installed,
but no less than two pumps, that discharge to a pressure sewer and serve a single building,
unless the Permittee has the ability to purchase and install a replacement pump within 24
hours of first knowledge of the simplex pump failure or within the storage capacity provided
in any sewer line extension permit
7. Rights -of -way and/or easements shall be properly maintained to allow accessibility to the
Wastewater collection system unless the Permittee can demonstrate the ability to gain
temporary access in an emergency situation where existing land -use conditions do not allow
the establishment and maintenance of permanent access. In this case, the Permittee shall
continue to observe the lines visually, utilize remote inspection methods (e.g. CCTV) and
use . the opportunity of drier conditions to perform further inspections and necessary
maintenance.
The Permittee shall assess cleaning needs and develop and implement a program for
appropriately cleaning, whether by hydraulic or mechanical methods, all sewer lines. At
least 10 percent of the wastewater collection system, selected at the discretion of the ORC,
shall be cleaned each year. Preventative cleaning is not required for sewer lines less than
five years old unless inspection otherwise reveals the need for cleaning or cleaning is
required by a sewer line extension permit.
9. Adequate measures shall be taken to contain and properly dispose of materials associated
With SSOs. The Permittee shall maintain a Response Action Plan that addresses the
following minimum items:
a. Contact phone numbers for 24-hour response, including weekends and holidays;
b. Response time;
c. Equipment list and spare parts inventory;
d. Access to cleaning equipment; ,
e. Access to construction crews, contractors and/or engineers;
f. Source(s) of emergency funds;
g. Site sanitation and clean up materials; and.
h. Post-SSO assessment.
10. The Permittee, or their authorized representative, shall conduct an on -site evaluation for all
SSOs as soon as possible, but no more than two hours after first knowledge of the SSO. .
11. In the event of a SSO or blockage within the wastewater collection system, the Permittee
shall restore the system operation, remove visible solids and paper, sanitize any ground
area and restore the surroundings.
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III. RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions 1(4), II(2) - II(4), II(7) -
.II(8), IV(3) and V(1) -V(4). Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three. years.
2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records pertaining to SSOs, and complaints for a
minimum of three years. These records shall include,, but are not limited to, the following
information:
a. Date of SSO or -complaint;
b: Volume of wastewater released as a result of the SSO and/or nature of complaint;
c.- Location of the SSO and/or complaint;
d. Estimated duration of the SSO;
e'. _ Individual from the Division who was informed about the SSO and/or complaint, when
applicable;
f. _Final destination of the SSO;
g. Corrective actions;.
h. Known environmental/human health impacts resulting from the SSO; and
i. How the SSO was discovered.
3. The Permittee shall maintain an up-to-date, accurate, comprehensive map of its wastewater
collection system that also 'notes the locations where other wastewater collection systems
become tributary. If a comprehensive map of the collection system has not been established,
a rough sketch shall be drawn. The Permittee shall map approximately 10 percent of its
existing collection system each year for the next ten years, or until complete; -whichever is
sooner. The comprehensive map shall include, but is not limited to: pipe size, pipe material,
pipe location, flow direction, -approximate pipe age, number of active service. taps, and each
pump station identification, location and capacity.
4. The Permittee shall maintain records of all of the modifications and extensions to the
collection system, permitted.'herein. The. Permittee shall maintain a copy of the construction
record drawings and specifications for modifications/extensions to the wastewater collection
system, for the life of the modification/extension. Information concerning the extension shall
be, incorporated into the map of the wastewater collection system within one year of the
completion of construction. The system' description contained within this permit shall be
updated to include this modification/extension information upon permit renewal.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including, but not necessarily limited to, wastewater flow, groundwater,
surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure
surface water and groundwater protection will be established, and an acceptable sampling
and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. The Permittee, shall verbally 'reportto a Division of Water Quality staff member at the
Asheville Regional Office, at telephone number [phone] as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of
either of the following:
a. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons;- or
b. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water.
PERMIT Ver.09/04

Voice mail messagesfaxed information, is permissible but shall not be considered as
the initial verbal report. SSOs (and other types of spills) occurring outside normal business
hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number
[phone] or [phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file
a spill report by' completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most. current Division approved
form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline
the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does*not recur. Per Condition 1(2),
Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed
to show that the SSO was beyond control.
3. The Permittee-shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements provided in North
Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.
V.. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or the Permittee's designee shall inspect the wastewater collection system
regularly to reduce the risk of malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and other
issues that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, threaten human
health or create nuisance conditions. The Permittee shall . keep an inspection log or
summary including, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
2. Pump. stations without Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems or
telemetry shall be inspected,everyday (Le, 365 days per year). Pump stations equipped with
SCADA systems or telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week.
3. A general observation of the entire collection system shall be' performed throughout the
course of every year.
4. Inspections of all high priority lines (i.e. aerial line, sub -waterway crossing, line contacting
surface waters, siphon, line positioned parallel to stream banks that are subject to eroding in
such a manner that may threaten the sewer line, or line designated as high -priority in a
permit) shall be performed at least once per every six month period of time. A list of high -
priority lines is presented as Attachment A and is hereby incorporated into this permit
condition. New high priority lines installed or identified after permit issuance are
incorporated by reference and subject to this permit condition until permit renewal where
they shall be referenced in writing in Attachment A.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit is not transferable. In the event that the Permittee desires to tFansfer ownership
of the wastewater collection system or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. The request shall be
accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate, Such .request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be
-approved.
2. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, and a sewer moratorium may be
established.
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3. The issuance of this permit.does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all.
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that -may be imposed. by other .government
agencies (i.e'., local, state, and' federal). having:: jurisdiction, .including but not limited to
applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation control
requirements in 15A NCAC _Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000,
and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H
0500and all applicable North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Act health. and
safety standards.
4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Division 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 15A NCAC 2H .0200 and North Carolina General Statute
§14345.1 et. al., or as needed to address changes in federal regulations with respect to the
wastewater collection system.
5. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the
Division. Failure ,to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to
revoke this permit as. specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(4).
6. The Permittee shall request. renewal of this permit at least six months prior to the expiration
of this permit. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
wastewater collection system described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for a
period of time and under such conditions, and limitations, as the Commission may deem
appropriate.
7. The Permittee shall notify the Division's Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection
Systems Unit in writing at 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina .27699-1617 of
any changes to the, name and/or address of the responsible. party (i.e. mayor, city/town
manager) of the wastewater collection system.
8. Any duly authorized officer, employee, • or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related
to the collection system at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance
with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms
and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of wastewater,_ groundwater, surface
water, soil, or plant tissue.
Permit issued this the 18th day of May, 2005.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
an-W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQCS00201
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Attachment A — Hish Priority Lines for Condition V. 4.
1. 10" terracotta gravity sewer main located on Hwy 213 between Mars Hill College
tennis courts and the WWTP runs parallel with the stream bank
2. 8" ductile aerial gravity sewer main that crosses the creek below Mars Hill College
gym beside football field
3. 4" ductile sewer force main that crosses California Creek at the bridge on Sprinkles
Creek Road
WQCS00181
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2010 System Performance Annual,Report,
Town`of Mars;.Hil
,(Submitted _as required,by.the NC General Assembly House Bi11:11.6Q.Clean _Water Act;of _1999 )
-Re ortin Period: Janua 1 2010 i Q.' e P g . , ry mtier_M -20-10
General -Information,. i
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Name of.regulated entity; Town'.of Mars,HIII M,;
• :Responsible person :. Darhyl. Boone 1 ,
Town Manager4cryya
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mailin address: PO..Box 368, Mars Hill'
phone number: 8=689-2301 82 .
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facility located at -: 504 Cascade Street, Mars Hill, NC:. 287.54 .
county:. :Madison
DWQ Regional Office Asheville :.
Listing of',applicable permit(s):
NCO057151 Wastewater Treatment Plant
WQCS00261 - Sewer'Collection`System - : •: T
•".Description:'of_.collection'system<and-wastewater. treatment-system-,treatment
'.Collection System (permit#_.WQC.S00201) consists of:
The collection system serves :a population'of, 31.02 and consists of: 15 miles. of 8-inch
" schedule.35 gravity sewer mains and :8" ductile iron pipesewer lines;-9.03 .miles. of
3=inch, 4-inch and 8-inch force mains and.7 lift -stations with -duplex submersible
pumps. One lift station has SCADA and the other 6 have a..auto dialer. There -are 4
permanent diesel. generators and one portable; diesel generator at the lift stations.
Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0057151):
0.425. MGD extended aeration W. W TP. consisting of: .
spiral screen with comminutor;,
by-pass bar screen; -
•grit removal' chamber;
: continuous flow recording meter with totalizer (new-2008);
three aeration basins (#1 is 97,150 gal, #2 is 127,200 gal; #3 is 236'000 gal);..
two rectangular secondary clarifiers with sludge returns (#1 is 71,700 gal; #2 is 17
ft x 48.5 ft & new• in 2005) _
two aerobic digestors (#1 is.,44,750: gal; #2 is-37,385 gallon & new -in 2005); f.
16,550' gal chlorine contact chamber;
liquid chemical feed sodium hypochlorite chlorinati ed.
calcium thiosulfate dechlorination (installed'
9,125 gal post aeration. chamber;
0.75 meter Phoenix ® belt press; and ACT 18 -2011.
_ emergency diesel generator:
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II. 'System Performanae'Annual Summary:
--A: 'Description ,of overall 12aionth'performance;'noting highlights, and:
deficiencies
There. were"no. violations during the year,: except. one..daily maxim um;and one.;:.: ,
monthly,.average "limit violations_for Total Ammonia,,which.occurred on April .24tn.
and 30 h, .2010. .
B., By'month, list=of-the _number and type of any violations of permit conditions', n'' - -'
environmental regulations or environmental .laws, 'including (but not limited-.
to):..
-; 1. Permit Limit Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments):
As,a result of:the two amSin-occurred in April 2010, a
civil penalty, was assessed (case #. L .-2010-0283) for. $567.00' by NQ
DWQ:
2. Monitoring_ and'Reportmg Violations.(NOVs-and Civil Asses'sments) (illegal)`
bypass -of treatment facilities*
_ There were no. monitoring or.reporti,ng violations or.bypasses-of.treafinent
facilities during. the year.:
- anitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs}*I�fOVs and CiviF Assessments): *Note, estimated total monthly volumes and. locations of events: in which
000 gallons of waste reached surface waters.
More than 1.=
There were rno�SSOs, .SSO NOVs or SS0 civil, assessments; during the
year: -
C.' Description of any known.envi ron mental impact,of violations:
-There were no known environmentalimpactsJrom the two ammonia
violations which occurred in April.
D. Description of corrective measurestaken=to address violations or deficiencies,`
An ammonia. test kit was obtained to -closely monitor the ammonia levels, in
addition'to routine certified laboratory analyses.
III: Notification -
Anotice:has been posted at the Town Hall;,indicating that a copy of the 2010
System Performance Annual'Report (SPAR) -is available, upon request.; ,

IV. Certification
A. Certified Operators in Responsible. Charge:
WWTP ORC: Robert Sams = Cert. # 8296- - WW II
WWTP back-up ORC: Steve Rector — Cert.,# 991682 - WW 11
Coll. Sys. ORC: Robert Sams - Cert. # 13095 - CS II
Coll. Sys. Back-up ORC:. Steve Rector — Cert. # 995170- - CS II
B. Statement by a responsible official certifying ,the report is accurate'and complete:
I, Darhyl Boone certify that this report is accurate and complete, to
the best of my knowledge.
Signature, of responsible official and date of. report -
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Rosman Wastewater and Town of Mars Hill
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Subject: Rosman Wastewater and Town of Mars Hill
From: "Karen Kiehna" <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:08:50 -0500
To: "Roy Davis" <[e-mail]>
Roy, I got your voice mail message.
Yes, the Rosman Application is to complete the wastewater lines and pumps associated with the new treatment
facility. The project will likely connect 54 residential taps of which numerous units have failing septic
systems.
We are applying to NC Rural Center, CWMTF and USDA
The Mars Hill project is the replacement of 600 if of sewer lines along Hwy 213 and college street. The
existing lines are failing.
Mars Hill has been awarded a NC Rural Center Grant and is applying to the CWMTF
The planning grant that I just emailed you about today is a NC Rural Center application.
Thanks for your help, Karen
Karen A. Kiehna
Senior Planner, Housing
Land -of -Sky Regional Council
339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140
Asheville, NC 28806
828.251.6622 ext 137
828.251-6353 Fax
[e-mail]
www.landofsky.org
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
K—� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of _ _ _JDnment and Natural Resources
LE C ®P V Coleen H. Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
October 2, 2008
Mr. Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
Town of Mars Hill
Post Ofice Box 368
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754-0368
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Mars Hill
Wastewter Collection System
Permit No: WQCS00201
Madison County
s,g.
Dear Mr. Boone:
Attached is the report resulting from the wastewater collection system Compliance
Evaluation Inspection which I conducted at the Town of Mars Hill on September 30, 2008.
It was my determination that the Town of Mars Hillis doing a good job of maintaining and
operating its wastewater collection system.
am pleased that the Town is engaged in the computer mapping of its collection
system. As McGill Associates moves this project forward please insure that they address
all mapping requirements as contained in the Town's collection system permit.
It would,put the Town in a better position to clean sewers if the Town Council could
find a place in the Town budget for a sewer jetter. A jetter is the next logical piece of
equipment for the Town to acquire for purposes of sewer maintenance.
Now that Public Works is fully staffed perhaps. a little more attention could be given
to sewer right-of-way mowing. It is probably time to replace the present pump station
emergency notification signs with metal signs.
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Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have need to discuss this inspection report in detail
please do not hesitate to call me at 828-296-4659.
Sincerely,
RoyOM. D vis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Robert Sams, Town of Mars Hill, CSORC
PERCS Unit
Surface Water Protection Central Files
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GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\Madison\Mars Hill Collection System\Cover Letter.08.doc

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00201 Effective: 05/18/05 Expiration: 04/30/10 Owner: Town of Mars Hill
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mars Hill Collection System
County: Madison PO Box 368
Region: Asheville
Mars Hill NC 287540368
Contact Person: Robert M Sams Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0057151 Town of Mars Hill -Mars Hill WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/30/2008 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 11:55 AM
Primary Inspector: Roy M Davis 1KYY�� Phone: [phone]
Ext.4659
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records
■ Monitoring & Rpting Inspections Manhole Lines
Reqmts
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 09/30/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Town of Mars Hill is doing a good job of operating its wastewater collection system.
Assisted by a $50,000 grant McGill Associates is preparing an electronic map of the collection system.
The Town could do a little more in terms of right-of-way maintenance.
I would hope that the Town Council could find a place in the budget for funds to purchase a jetter.
Metal signs would be a better and more permanent way to encourage emergency notification.
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 09/30/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? D ❑ 0
What educational tools are used?
Quarterly newsletter to all customers.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? ❑ 11 ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? 0
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation) Q El ❑ 0
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
None this year.
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
Q
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
0 0 Q
Does CIP cover three to five year period?
❑
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
0 O 0
Does CIP include description of project area?
❑
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
❑
Does CIP include known deficiencies?.
❑ O 0
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
0 E O
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
N ❑ 11 0
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
$150,000.00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
$315,000.00
CIP Comments
Town hopes to build Cascade Street replacement sewer (Gabriel Branch outfall) this fiscal year.
Is system free of known points of bypass?
0 0 ❑ 0
If no, describe type of bypass and location
NA
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
D ❑ ❑
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
❑ 0 Q
Pump station identifier?
0
24-hour contact numbers
0 Q 0 0
If no, list deficient pump stations
None
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner -Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 09/30/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
0000
Number of pump stations
7
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
1
Numberof pump stations that have simple telemetry
6
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual -alarms
0
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements
# Does the permittee have a root control program?
00 ❑ ❑
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
Town does.not practice chemical root control.
Comment:
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
■ ❑ ❑
Are records available that document pump station inspections?
■ 13
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
■ ❑ ❑ Q
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
Q Q ■ 0
Are records available that document citizen complaints?
■ ❑ D Q
# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system?
■
# Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year?
■ Cl 0
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
■ 00 O
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
■ 00 Q
Comment:
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available?
■ ❑ 0 0
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
■ 0 00
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
0 0 ■ 0
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas? .
.
As necessary.
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
■ 0
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
■ 0 011
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Generators -weekly.
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Permit: WQCS00201 owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
In Date: 09/30/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine.
Do pump station logs include: "
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? ■ 0
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
■
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
■
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
■
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
❑ 0 ■
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
■ ❑ 0 0
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
■ 'Cl
Are system cleaning records, available?
■ 0 0 0.
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
■ 011 Cl
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Line serving nursing home.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
■ 000
Does the plan include:
■ 0
24-hour contact numbers
■ ❑
Response time
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
■ C3
■ Q
Access to cleaning equipment
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
■ 0 0 0
Source of emergency funds
00 0 ■
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
■ 0 Q
■ 0 O 0
Post-overflow/spill assessment
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
■
Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
■ ❑
Comment:
Records Yes No NA NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available? ■ Q ❑ O
Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? ■ ❑
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? ■ ❑
If yes, is there a corrective action plan? Q ■
Is a map of the system available? ■
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Permit: VVQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 09130/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
E 0 110
Pipe materials
0 Cl 0 0
0 0 E) 11
Pipe location
Flow direction
0 N 0 0
Approximate pipe age
N 0 11 0
Number of service taps
I❑. 3 11 0
Pump stations and'capacity
If no, what percent is complete?
50
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Map is a works -in -progress. Maps are being prepared by McGill Associates in response
to a $50,000 grant.
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
0000
Comment:
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Yes No, NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available!
000 11
Are public notices and proof of publication available?
N
0 0 0
# Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.IC?
0 D 0 E
# Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits?
C1 0 0 0
If no, which one(s)?
None
Comment:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
1 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
L---41LE COPY
North Carolina Department - vironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
Mr. Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
Town of Mars Hill
Post Ofice Box 368
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754-0368
Dear Mr. Boone:
July 16, 2008
SUBJECT: Outfall Sewer Project
Town'of Mars Hill
Wastewater Collection System
Permit No: WQCS00201
Madison County
It is my understanding that the Town of Mars Hill may have the opportunity to seek
funding to assist in the replacement of the outfall sewer leading from the area of Mars Hill
College's tennis courts to the Town's wastewater treatment plant. I am in favor of such a
project and encourage the Town to pursue funding. This line conveys practically all the
Town's collected sewage and is in need of replacement. The present 10 inch diameter
sewer was constructed of terracotta wh'ich, due to cracking with age, is not now amenable
to cleaning with modern sewer cleaning equipment. The line is exposed in some places
and has sagged in others.. The present outfall runs parallel to Gabriel Creek. Fecal
coliform data resulting from the analysis of water samples taken from Gabriel Creek
causes one to wonder if the present outfall is leaking.
I wish the Town success in its endeavors to replace its outfall. Should I be able to assist
in this matter, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Roy M.. avis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Robert Sams, ORC
Keith Webb, McGill Associates
Surface Water Protection Central Files
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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2090 U.S. HIGHWAY 70
SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA 28778
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
July 15, 2008
Mr. Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
Town of Mars Hill
Post Ofice Box 368
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754-0368
SUBJECT: Outfall Sewer Project
Town of Mars Hill
Wastewter Collection System
Permit No: WQCS00201
Madison County
Dear Mr. Boone:
It is my understanding that the Town of Mars Hill may have the opportunity to seek
funding to assist in the replacement of the outfall sewer leading from the area of Mars Hill
College's tennis courts to the Town's wastewater treatment plant. I encourage the Town
to pursue such funding. This line conveys practically all the Town's collected sewage and
is in need of replacement. The present 10, inch diameter sewer was constructed of
terracotta which, due to cracking with age, is not now amenable to cleaning with modern
sewer cleaning equipment. The line is exposed in some places and has sagged in
others.
wish the Town success in its endeavors to replace its outfall. Should I be able to assist
in this matter, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
R
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Roy M. avis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: RobeffSams, ORC
Keith Webb, McGill Associates
Surface Water Protection Central:Files
Asheuiile Files
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Mike Waresak
From: Keith Webb [[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:33 AM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Cc: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Subject: FW: Rural Center Grant
Guys:
FYI
Keith
From: Keith Webb [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10.32 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Rural Center Grant
Darhyl:
Here is the project we are proposing for the Rural Center. The letter of intent to apply has to be submitted.today.
We are submitting on your behalf and we will work out "the details later.
We need to justify the project on critical health needs. This means we need to document condition of the line, documented
overflows, broken pipe sections, etc.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
College sewer line replacement
Improvements include the replacement of approximately 2,000 Lf of existing 10" sewer line along with appurtenances.
The project is required to eliminate frequent sewer overflows due to excessive 1/I due to the age and poor condition of the existing VCP
sewer line. The VCP sewer line has numerous cracked and broken joints and is more than 40 years old. This sewer provides collection of
sewer from the majority of the Mars Hill College area and sewer .overflows go directly to the adjacent creek creating water quality
violations and.a threat to public health.
Estimated project cost $450,000.
Note that this is a 50150 match program. Therefore Mars Hill's match would be $225,000.
If need be we can reduce the total cost as we develop the full application for submittal by the end of the month.
"Building Partnerships by Providing Superior Service with Professional Integrity"
M. Keith Webb, P.E.
Vice President
McGill Associates, P.A.
7/3/2008

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department �nronment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
A�bevillg Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
August 27, 2007
Mr. Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
Town of Mars Hill
Post Ofice Box 368
Mars Hill, -North Carolina 28754-0368
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Mars Hill
Wastewter Collection System
Permit No: WQCS00201
Madison County
Dear Mr. Boone:
Attached is the report resulting from the wastewater collection system Compliance
Evaluation Inspection which I conducted at the Town of Mars Hill on August 23, 2007.
The purpose of the inspection was to determine if the Town of Mars Hill's operation and
maintenance of its wastewater collection system complies with. the requirements of
Collection Permit Number WQCS00201. I was impressed with the fine job that Mr. Robert
Sams and Mr. James Hensley with the Town of Mars Hill are doing in maintaining and
operating the Town's collection system.
The Town of Mars Hill does' not have a Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for its
collection system. Such Plans are required and must include at least the following:(1) the
CIP must cover a three to five year period of time,(2) a Goals Statement,(3) a description
of the project area,(4) a description of the existing facilities,(5) a discussion. of known
deficiencies and (6) a discussion of forecasted future needs.
Through its consulting engineer and others the Town is making, good progress with
preparation of its collection system .map. Please do not overlook that the Town's
collection system permit requires that such maps must include pipe age and pump
stations names and capacity.
The Town's Spill Response Action Plan needs the addition of discussion relating to
spill site cleanup and sanitation and post spill assessment.
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comments.. The Town of Mars Hill is making significant progress in the area of complying
with Collection Syste'rri Permit Number WQCS00201.We very much appreciate the effort
being made. Ifyoul�or your{staff have need to discuss this inspection report in detail
please.:do not_hesitate to call;me at 828-296-4659.
Sincerely,
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Roy M. avis
i Environmental Engineer
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PERCS Unit
Surface Water Protection Central Files
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00201 Effective: 05/18/05 Expiration: 04/30/10 Owner: Town of Mars Hill
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mars Hill Collection System
County: Madison PO Box 368
Region: Asheville
Mars Hill NC 287540368
Contact Person: L Darhyl Boone Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s)
On -Site• Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO057151 Town of Mars Hill - Mars Hill WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/2312007 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 12:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Roy M Davis' 11 Ext.4659 Phone: [phone]
Secondary'lnspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question. Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records
■ Monitoring & Rpting ■ Inspections Pump Station ® Manhole
Reqmts
Lines
(See attachment summary) -
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
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Inspection Date: 08/23/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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Inspection Summary:
I Overall the Town of Mars Hill is doing a good job of taking care of its wastewater collection system.
Areas in need of improvement are:
(1) Town needs collection system Capital Improvements Plan meeting permit requirements.
(2)Town needs to modify Spill Response ActionPlan to include discussion of spill site sanitation and cleanup and
post -overflow spill site assessment.
(3)Collection system map needs to indicate pipe age as best it is known and pump station capacities.
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Inspection Date: 08/23/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented?
®n n
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What educational tools are used?
Quarterly newsletter to all customers.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
■
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Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
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n
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Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
■
n
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Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
n
n
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■
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
Postman's Casual Dining, Subway, Mars Hill College, Main Streeet Deli, Pizza Roma, Wagon Wheel, and
Madison Manor
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
n
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Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
n
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Does CIP cover three to five year period?
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Does CIP include Goal Statement?
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Does CIP include description of project area?
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Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
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Does CIP include known deficiencies?
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Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
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Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
n
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Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
. $625,000.00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
$300,000.00
CIP Comments
Town's collection system permit needs upgrading.
Is system free of known points of bypass?
■
n
❑
n
If no, describe type of bypass and location
NA
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
■
n
n
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# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
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n
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Pump station identifier?
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24-hour contact numbers
■
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If no, list deficient pump stations
None
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/23/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
0
■
Cl
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Number of pump stations
7
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
1
Number of pump stations that have -simple telemetry
6
Number of pump stations that have only, audible and visual alarms
0
Number of pump, stations that do not meet permit requirements
0
# Does the permittee have a root control program?
❑
■
n
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# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
NA
Comment:
Inspections
Yes
No
NA
-NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
■
n
n
n
Are records available that document pump station inspections?
■
n
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Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
■
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Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
n
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Are records available that document citizen complaints?
■
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# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system?
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# Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year?
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Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
■
n
n
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Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
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Comment:
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Yes
No
NA
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Are all log books available?
0
n
n
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Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
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Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
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What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
As needed.
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
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Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
®
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What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Weekly for
generators.
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/23/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
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Inspecting and exercising all valves?
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Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
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Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
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Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
0
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Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
■
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Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
■
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Are system cleaning records available?
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Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
■
n
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What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
■
n
n
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Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
■
n
n
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Response time
■
n
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Equipment list and spare parts inventory
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Access to cleaning equipment
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Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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Source of emergency funds
n
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Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
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Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
■
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Comment: Spill Response Action Plan needs addition of discussion of site sanitation
and cleanup and post -overflow assessment.
Records
Yes
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Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
■
n
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Are records of SSOs that are under the;reportable threshold available?
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Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
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If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
n
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/23/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is a map of the system available?
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
Pipe materials
Pipe location
Flow direction
Approximate pipe age
Number of service taps
Pump stations and capacity
If no, what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Map needs pipe age and pump station capacities.
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
Comment:
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available?
Are public notices and proof of publication available?
# Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C?
# Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits?
If no, which one(s)?
NA
Comment:
CALVIN EDNEY ROAD - 805 Crossroads
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Pump Station
Pump station type
Are pump station logs available?
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
Are all pumps present?
Are'all pumps operable?
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
Reason for Visit: Routine
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Permit: WQCS00201 . Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/23/2007 Inspection Type: ,Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
■
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Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
■
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Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
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Comment: Station would benefit from removal of wetwell grease.
CARL ELLER ROAD - Carl Eller Road
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/23/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pump Station
Pump station type
Are pump station logs available?
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
Is simple telemetry present?
Is simple telemetry operational?
Are audio and visual alarms present?
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
'Are backflow devices in place?
Are backflow devices operable?
Are air relief valves in place?
Are air relief valves operable?
# Is an emergency generator available?
Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
Is, the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
Is the generator operable?
# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
Is a 24-hour notification.sign posted?
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
Reason for Visit: Routine
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/23/2007: Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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- Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department oT tnvironment and Natural Resources
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
August 29, 2006
Mr. Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
Town of Mars Hill
Post Ofice Box 368
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754-0368
Dear Mr. Boone:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville kegional office
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SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Mars Hill
Wastewter Collection System
Permit No: WQCS00201
Madison County
Attached is the report resulting. from the Compliance Evaluation Inspection
conducted at the Town of Mars Hill on August 25, 2006 by Mr. Roy Davis of the Asheville
Regional Office. The purpose of the inspection was to determine if the Town of Mars Hill's
operation and maintenance of its wastewater collection system complies with the
requirements of Collection Permit Number WQCS00201. We are impressed with the fine
job that Mr. Robert Sams and Mr. James Hensley with the Town of Mars Hill are doing in
maintaining and operating the Town's collection system.
The Town of Mars Hill does not have a Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for its
collection system. Such Plans are required and must include at least the following:(1) the
CIP must cover a three to five year period of time,(2) a Goals Statement,(3) a description
of -,the project area,(4) a description of the existing facilities,(5) a discussion of known
deficiencies and (6) a discussion of forecasted'future needs.
The Town's Collection System Permit requires that 10% of the Town's gravity lines
be cleaned annually. That translates into 6,336 feet of gravity line per year. Please keep a
running total of feet of line cleaned as a part of the Town's line cleaning records.
Through its consulting engineer and others the Town is making good progress with
preparation of its collection system map. While this work is under way it seems to me to
be a good time to mention that such maps must include pipe size, pipe material, pipe age
and pump stations names and capacity.
One
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 ,_'1\_.. -

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Please refer to the, enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. The' -town of Mars Hill is making significant progress in the area of complying
with Collection System Permit Number WQCS00201.We very much appreciate the effort
being made. If you or your staff have need to discuss this inspection report in detail
please do not hesitate to call Mr. Davis at 828-296-4659.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section.
Enclosure
cc: Robert Sams, ORC
Keith Webb, PE
PERCS Unit
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Compliance Inspection.Report
Permit: WQCS00201 Effective: 05/18/05 Expiration: 04/30/10 Owner: Town of Mars Hill
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mars Hill Collection System
County: Madison PO Box 368
Region: Asheville
Mars Hill NC 287540368
Contact Person: L Darhyl Boone Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO057151 Town of Mars Hill - Mars Hill WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/25/2006 Entry Time: 01:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Roy M Davis
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: 04:00 PM
Phone: [phone]
Ext.4659
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Miscellaneous Questions ® Performance Standards ® Operation & Maint Reqmts ® Records
® Monitoring & Rpting Inspections ® Pump Station ® Manhole
Reqmts
Lines
(See attachment summary)

Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/25/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Town's Collection System Permit requires the presence of a Capital improvements Plan (CIP) relating to the
collection system. The Town has no such CIP. Prior to your next collection system inspection you should prepare a
collection system CIP. The Town's permit requires that a CIP include at least the following:(1)address both the short and
long term needs of the system,(2)cover a three to five year period of time,(3)include a goals statement,(4)include a
description of the project area,(5)describe the existing facilities,(6)describe known collection system deficiencies and
discuss forecasted future needs.
The Town's Collection System Permit requires the cleaning of 10% of the gravity sewers each year which translates into
6,336 feet per year. Please use your sewer cleaning records as a place to keep a running total as sewers are cleaned.
The Town currently has a sewer map under preperation. I like the work done thus far. Please ask those doing the maps to
include:(1)pipe size,(2)pipe material ,(3)pipe age and pump station names and capacities on the maps.
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/25/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Performance Standards
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented?
If no, provide schedule of Compliance
What educational tools are used?
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available?
If no, provide schedule of compliance
List enforcement actions by permitte, if any, in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
If no, provide schedule of compliance
Does CIP address short term needs and long term Tmaster plant/ concepts?
Does CIP cover three to five year period?
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
Does CIP include description of project area?
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
Town has not Capital Improvements Budget for collection system.
Is system free of known points of bypass?
If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
Pump station identifier?
Reason for visit: Routine
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Inspection Date: 08/25/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
24-hour contact numbers. ■ ❑ ❑ n
If no, provide a schedule of compliance
If no, list deficient pump stations
Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
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Number of pump stations
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Number of pump stations that have SCADA
0
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
7
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
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0
Provide a schedule of compliance
Comment:
Inspections
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Permit: WQC300201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/25/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
If no, provide schedule for compliance
What is the scedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Weekly
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Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
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Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
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Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
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Are system cleaning records available?
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Before next
inspection.
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
Response time
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
Access to cleaning equipment
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
Source of emergency funds
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
Post-overflow/spill assessment
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
If no, provide schedule for compliance
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner : Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/25/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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Records
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Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? n n ■ n
Are public notices and proof of publication available? n n ■ n
Comment:
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00201 Effective: 05/18/05 Expiration: 04/30/10 Owner: Town of Mars Hill
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mays Hill Collection System
County: Madison PO Box 368
Region: Asheville
Mars Hill NC 287540368
Contact Person: Darhyl Boone Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO057151 Town of Mars Hill - Mars Hill WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/03/2006 Entry Time: 01:30 PM Exit Time: 02:30 PM
Primary Inspector: Roy M Davis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.4659
Don Price Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management,and operation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 04/03/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Town of Mars Hill has not made much progress in terms of record keeping.
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OT Michael F. Easley, Governor
Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary,
North Carolina Departmen
O etcaaues,..
Alan:W? KlirneP,irectolj EDl
WaterDivision oQuality
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' Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
August 10, 2005
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Mr. Darhyl Boone, Town Manager
Town of Mars Hill
108 North Main Street'
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection
Town of Mars Hill
Wastewater Collection
System
Permit No: WQCS00201
Madison -..County -
Dear Mr. Boone:
Attached please find the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report resulting from
my August 9, 2005 inspection of the wastewater collection system serving the Town of
Mars Hill. The Town is doing a fine job of operating its collection system. As time passes
Town personal will keep more records relating to sewer cleaning, right-of-way
maintenance and maintenance of equipment utilized in day to day operations and
emergency response. Additionally, over time, the Town will acquire more equipment for
purposes of sewer cleaning.
I appreciate you and Robert Sams taking the time to help me with the inspection.
Should you or Robert have need to discuss matters relating to wastewater collection
please do not hesitate to call me at 828-296-465'9.
cerely,1^,�
Roy M Davis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00201 Effective: 05/18/05 Expiration: 04/30/10 ' ' Owner: Town of Mars Hill
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mars Hill Collection System
County: Madison PO Box 368
Region: Asheville
Mars Hill NC 287540368
Contact Person: Darhyl Boone Phone: [phone] Ext.
Directions to Facility:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO057151 Town of Mars Hill - Mars Hill WWTP
Inspection a e: 08/09/2005 Entry Time: ­.09:00 AM Exit Time: 12:00 PM
PrimaryInspector: Roy M Davis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s) Ext.4659
Phone:
Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Operation & Maint Reqmts Records ■ Monitoring & Rpting
Reqints
Inspections Pump Station Manhole . Lines
Inspection Summary:
The Town of Mars Hill is doing an excellent job of taking care of its sewage collection system
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/09/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspectinns
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
Yes No
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Are records available that document an annual observation of entire system?
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Operation & Maintpnan P R a iir m nt
Are all log books available?
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas? As time allows.
Is -a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
If no, provide schedule for compliance
What is the scedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
If no, provide schedule for compliance
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
If no, provide schedule for compliance
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
If no, provide schedule for compliance
Are system cleaning records available?
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
If no, provide schedule for compliance
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
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Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
Response time
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
Access to cleaning equipment
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Permit: WQCS00201 Owner - Facility: Town of Mars Hill
Inspection Date: 08/09/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
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Comment: The Town maintains an excellent spare parts inventory.
Recocds
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
Yes No
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Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
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List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map The Town is in the process of upgrading its
sewer mapping.
Comment:
Monitoring
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Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available?
Yes No
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Town of Mars Hill
Sewage Spill Response Plan
o�D�S
Incase of sewage spill of more than 1000
gallons or any amount that
reaches surface waters.
1. Please call Wanda Fraser and verify at
phone # [phone] or if after
business hours call (8OO)858-0368 as
soon as possible but no more than 24
hours
2.Follow up the verbal report by sending
a complete written report on the spill
form attached within five days.

Town of Mars Hill
List of Names and Phone # for Emergency Spill Response
1. Robert Sams Home Phone #[phone] Pager #1-800-
902-3855 Cell Phone- [phone]
2. James Hensley — Home Phone#[phone] Pager # 1-800-
902-1640 Cell# [phone]
3. Bennie Bailey- Home Phone# [phone] Pager #1-800-
902-3095 Cell # [phone]
4. Travis Shook- Home Phone # [phone] Pager # 1-800-
902-3 045
5. Brian Bailey Cell Phone# [phone] Pager # 1-800-902
1400
6. Dale Hylemon- Home Phone # [phone] Pager # 1-800-
902-3085
7. Lee Burry- Home Phone # [phone] Pager # 1-800-902-
3097
8. Darhyl Boone- Town Manager- Home Phone #[phone]
Pager #1-800-902-3097 Cell Phone#[phone]
9. Tony Franklin- Alexander Electric -for pump and electrical
repair- Shop Phone #[phone] Horne Phone#(828)645-
6870 MSD(day work phone #)[phone]
10. Carter Septic Pump Truck- Brian Carter [phone] Cell #
[phone]

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11. Carolina Generator Control —Gunny Christ- Phone # (704)739-
9129 Cell# [phone] Pager# [phone]
12. Smart Electric- Ken Baker- Phone [phone]
Cell#[phone]
13. WNC Parking Lot Services- Vactor Truck -Camera Truck
Phone # [phone]
14. Roto-Rooter of Asheville -Phone# [phone]

Town of Mars Hill
Equipment List for Sewage Spill Response
1. GMC 1600 gal. Pump Truck.- Located at WWTP
2. Assorted electronic pump controls -Located in WWTP Office
3. Assorted spare parts for pumps- Located in upper shop at WWTP
4. 100' sewer snake -Located in upper shop at WWTP
5. 50' sewer snake- Located in upper shop at WWTP
6. Assorted parts for line repair- Located in upper shop and lower yard
7. Spare used 71/z HP Grinder pump 480 volt for 333 Woodhaven Road and
287 Homestead Road — Located at lower shop
8. Spare 75 hp nonclog Barnes pump 480 volt for 842 Carl Eller Road -
Located at lower shop
9. Spare 25 hp nonclog pump for 805 Crossroads Parkway- Located at
upper shop.
10. Spare 5 HP pump for 1471 Sprinkle Creek Road — located at upper shop
11. Spare 40 HP pump for 11 Crossroads Parkway.

Wastewater Pump Station Dialer's
(Note- If you are unsure if you can get someone in route to
pump station don't acknowledge alarm and let dial out
continue.)
Robert Sams -(Home Phone #[phone])-(Pager #1-800-902-1400)-
(Cell Phone #[phone])
Bennie Bailey -(Home Phone #[phone])-(Pager #1-800-902-3095)
Travis Shook -(Home Phone #[phone])-(Pager #1-800-902-3045)
Lee Burry -(Home Phone #[phone])-(Pager #1-800-902-3097)
James Hensley -(Home Phone #[phone])-(Pager # 1-800-902-
1640)
Emergency Pager # 1-800-902-3855
1. Carl Eller Road Pump Station,842 Carl Eller Road- Phone #
680-9439. Acknowledge alarm by pressing touch tone 9 at the
sound of the tone or calling. back unit between calls.
2. Old 19-23 and Calvin Edney Pump Station,805 Crossroads
Parkway- Phone # [phone]. Acknowledge alarm after unit has
repeated message 4 times and said (Indicate you have received
warning message) press 555 on a touch tone phone. In 5
seconds unit should say "Warning _message received by
telephone number (your number)" or call back unit within 60
seconds.
3. Treatment Plant Pump Station,5.04 Cascade Street- Phone #
689-9850. Acknowledge alarm the same as in # 2.
4. Woodhaven Road Pump Station, 333 Woodhaven -Road (Tilley
Residence)- Phone # [phone]. Acknowledge alarm same as #2
5. Homestead Drive Pump Station, 287 Homestead Drive (Reed
Residence)- Phone # [phone]. Acknowledge alarm same as Q.
6. Sawmill Pumpstation, 11 Crossroads Parkway
7. Air Scrubber at Ronnie Rice's, 12 Charles Blankenship Road

8. Water Tank at welcome center, 6122 I-26
9. Sprinkle Creek pump station, 1471 Sprinkle Creek Road
10. Riddle Hill Water Reservoirs, 69 Riddle Hill Road
11. Banjo Branch Reservoirs, 190 Banjo Branch Road

To: Wanda Frazier
From: Robert Sams
Date: 06/29/99
Re: Spill Response Plan Evaluation and Operation & Maintenance Evaluation

SPILL RESPONSE PLAN EVALUATION
Permittee {Coke r't �ntY t Per Number h1 C605 Di 1� [ County ' � S r�
1. Do you have a current 24-hou contact list that includes phone numbers of key personnel and/or
contractors? _1� No (If Yes, please attach)
2. Do you have an equipment list th t includes available functional equi (If ent a d where
the
equipment is located? ,Yes
3. Do you have the staff resources to rnake an on -site assessment of'a s (If Nowithin
twoe ours nfbelow)
notification'of the spill? _Yes
4. Plea:
5. Is your spill response plan readily available to all essential personnel? _Yes
If No, please explain why:
,1 I % 1i (-j_ - L -. k
IM
6. Are all essential personnel familiar with the spill response plan and do they clearly understand its
Conte ts? No
/Yes '' 11
If No, please explain why:
Se.a30-n
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1
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Revision #1 6/11/99 --��
ni,,,i IT/ SEC.10'

PUMP STATION
(Please complete one form for each pump station)
Permittee
Name of Facility:
Phone Number:
Location of Pump Station:
Permit Number
Contact Person:
County
1. How often is pump station inspected?
once per day twice per day once per week days per week
other (explain)
2. How often is the pump station backup equipment and reliability equipment tested?
per month
3. What is the pump station capacity? GPM
Does the pump station have a flow meter, pump counters or other means to measure flow?
Yes No
4. Does the pump station have a backup power source? Yes No
If yes, what type: Portable generator which can be moved to site
Standby"generator on site
Alternate power feed
If a portable generator is used, how many other pump stations does the generator serve? _
How often is the generator tested? (Mo./yr.)
When was the generator last load tested? (Mo./yr.)
Was the test successful? Yes No If No, what action was taken to address?
If no backup power exists, please explain why:
5. Does the pump station have a working alarm system? Yes
On -site alarm system: High water audio alarm
Other (describe)
Telemetry Monitoring System: Wet well high level
Dry well high level
High/low current
Please describe other alarm systems at the pump station.
m7
High water visual alarm
Wet well low level
High/low pH
AC power status
6. Is there a spare pump available or an adequate spare parts inventory to replace or rebuild pump?
Yes No If No, what actions are being undertaken to address?_
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OPERA. sON & MAINTENANCE EVALUE=- _ ON
Peririttee 6 011 �a rs �, 1 Permit Number IVC-06 5.7 1 Sj County A + 5(A
1. Is staff designated full-time for collection system operation and ,maintenance? Yes No
2. Do you have a list of 24=hour contacts? Yes No .,(If Yes, please attach)
3. Do you have. an emergency equipment list? Yes _ No (If, Yes, please attach)
4. Staff distributionitime allocation:
Number Q Total staff
- employed hours/week d.r ors o cL� \
Collection System (inch. part-time) �e �;�- CNV\ 3
Pump.- Stations ©r
I/L Con-ecfion 1not�ws �.
5. ; Are map(s) of the collection system available? Yes. No
' 6- Total number of pump stations: 5 :(Please complete a. Pump Station form for each station.)
7: Is a preventive maintenance program in. effect? Yes No (if Yes, please attach)
If yes, does it include:
a. Maintaining logs/records Yes No
(maintenance, inspection; etc)-
b. Trouble log (equipmentfsystem malfunctions)_LZ.Yes No
c. Establishing schedules �' .Yes No
d.I/1-evaluation Yes` No
e. Manhole inspection Yes, No
f Sewer cleaning program -Yes. No
Q. Hydrogen sulfide monitoring and control Yes. No
h. Uft station operation Yes_ No
i. Easement/right-of-way maintenance Yes - No...,
j. "Walking or visual observation of lines = Yes No
k'Spare parts inventory, Yes . No
B. Please describe what type ofongoi g inspection program for the collection 'system exits.
- .. ee_s log. i�-1
���' �f�f113y► � �bl�c7 �'� "{z�w ta�`i"�5f'e,� 'r'' �c�'-"''.0 __ .
9. Please describe the schedule for line. cleaning: a�7 �- �� n� .Ale. -12ro U& -
PVC
10. Is there a sewer use ordinance? /Yes _ No, Is there a.grease ordinance? ZYes No
If yes, plea a identify the responsible :per for -ens ng the ordir nee s) is followed.
54MS l Zj2d) , �� l�� ,�� Hi 1 � (namelagency)-
11. Please describe ar sewer use ordinance enforcement practices that e)dst. .

Town of Mars Hill
List of Names and Phone # for Emergency Spill Response
1. Robert Sams Home Phone #[phone] Pager. #1-800-
902-1400 Cell Phone- 776-23 86
2. Roger MoTr
Home Phone# [phone] Pager # 1'800-
902-1640
3. Bennie Bailey- Home Phone# [phone] Pager #1-800-
902-3 095
4. Travis Shook- Home Phone # [phone] Pager # 1-800-
902-3045
5. Dale Hylemon- Home Phone # [phone] Pager # 1-800-
902-3085
6. Lee Burry- Home Phone # [phone] Pager # 1-800-902-
3097
7. Darhyl Boone- Town Manager- Home Phone #[phone]
Pager #1-800-902-3097 Cell Phone#[phone]
8. Tony Franklin- Alexander Electric -for pump and electrical
repair- Shop Phone #[phone] Home. Phone#(828)645-
6870 MSD(day work phone #)[phone]
9. Chuck Gross Pump Truck- Phone #[phone] Nights
#[phone]

.3 Town of Mars Hill
Equipment List for Sewage Spill Response
1. GMC 1600 gal. Pump Truck.- Located at WWTP
2. Assorted electronic pump controls -Located in WWTP Office
3. Assorted spare parts for pumps -Located in upper shop at WWTP
4. 100' sewer snake -Located in upper shop at WWTP
5. 50', sewer snake- Located in upper shop at WWTP
6. Assorted parts for line repair- Located in upper shop and lower yard
7. Spare used 71/a HP Grinder pump 480 volt - Located at lower shop

ti PUMP STATION
i (Please complete one form for each pump station)
P Permittee �L. _ mf Permit Number t51 County sg
Name of Facility: 4 W r`, rtt fk�S � I. Contact Person: m X ryas•
Phone Number: (1was)6161e 9$��
Location of Pump Station:
Qirl - k tov �q- 23 + C-CAV;vN_ C Inq�4
1. How often is pump station inspected?
once per day twice per day once per week days per --week
other (explain)
2. How often is the pump station backup equipment and reliability equipment tested?
_L per month
3. What is the pump station capacity?
a©� GPM
Does the pump station have a flovy.meter, pump counters or other means to measure flow?
Yes No
4. Does the pump station have a backup power source? Yes No
If yes, what type: t/ Portable generator which can be moved to site
Standby generator on site
Alternate power feed
If a portable generator is used, how many other pump stations does the generator serve?
How often is the generator tested? [ njt. (Mo./yr.)
When was the generator last load tested? T&pt 9S (Mo./yr.)
Was the test successful? _ Yes No If No, what action was taken to address?
If no backup power exists, please explain why:
5. Does the pump station have a working alarm system? —Z Yes
On -site alarm system: High water audio alarm
Other (describe)
No
/
(/ High water visual alarm
Telemetry Monitoring System: Wet well high level Wet well low level
Dry well high level High/low pH -
High/low current _tl AC power status
Please describe other alarm systems at the pump station.
6. Is there a spare pump available or an adequate spare parts inventory to replace or rebuild pump?
Yes No If No, hat actions are being undertaken to address? kV Cka re,
fc� c>` ( (-'aniad Fhai can
i/ . lin C, Moo i/ I _C19b hl (!F e%11eX ,i U
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PUMP STATION
(Please complete one form for each pump station)
r Permittee 'Gill-nA M 5cAm'n Permit Number )VG OC`)93 -i15 1, County _ ; do
Name of Facility: JoW1 or Mcly�c to l Contact Person: fCn .a
Phone Number: q'z5b
Location of Pump Station: �
�u,G;l IC%J�e. pe-11e
1. How often is pump station inspected?
once per day twice per day once per week 3 days per week
other (explain)
2. How often is the pump station backup equipment and reliability equipment tested?
per month
3. What is the pump station capacity? .>� GPM i � f / D d
Does the pump station have a flow meter, pump counters or other means to measure flow?
Yes No //azi"^ 1me_4-rS
4. Does the pump station have a backup power source? Yes No
If yes, what type: Portable generator which can be moved to site
Standby generator on site
Alternate power feed
If a portable generator is used, how many other pump stations does the generator serve? _
How often is the generator tested? (Mo./yr.)
When was the generator last load tested? (Mo./yr.)
Was a test successful? Yes —�— No If No, what action was taken to address?
i,n��- ici'i 4Y�n i,n� fc�.����1► r� rsr� B11A Poux,-
If no ackup power exists, please exxpl in why: % r
"p �P !V l / 1�'�.r,W�r iC(�ll'LEI'/ i) lelnl:�
5. Does the pump station have a working alarm system? / Ye
On -site alarm system: High water audio alarm
Other (describe)
s ` No
!/ High water visual alarm
Telemetry Monitoring System: Wet well high level Wet well low level
Dry well high level High/low pH
High/Iow current AC power status
Please describe other alarm systems at the pump station.
6. Is th re a spare pump available or an adequate spare parts inventory to replace Qr rebuild
Xes)) 11 No If No what actiof/1{-s/ are being I'IiLidertakenweto address? A/dLle. G
4T f ., I J1 �, T S1� I J/ l"S � I I O%7 µncl
Revision #1 6/11/99

PUMP STATION
(Please complete one form for each pump station)
Permittee 1r hP rji' j%�% )(n1-', Permit Number l(Y( (30 , County Mend Sn"
Name of Facility: �C�c iln d+ i��% r.S 8,08 Contact Person: u Lip ► Jo b1�
Phone Number:MQ�R)6��Z-��s
Location of Pump Station: 1` t_
f4)6Cj- ��Ver� Ifr�• ' l�oC)e �ri 1�.y
1. How often is pump station inspected? ?
once per day twice per day once per week :_ days per week
other (explain)
2. How often is the pump station backup equipment and reliability equipment tested?
per month
3. What is the pump station capacity? 4:S GPM iqs 7&1
Does the pump station have a flow meter, pump counters or other means to measure flow?
% Yes No /�n�tir lndje'r"J
4. Does the pump station have a backup power source? Yes 1/ No
If yes, what type: Portable generator which can be moved to site
Standby generator on site
Alternate power feed
If a portable generator is used, how many other pump stations does the generator serve?
How often is the generator tested? (Mo./yr.)
When was the generator last load tested? (Mo./yr.)
Was the test successful? Yes No If No, what action was taken to address?
If no b kup power exists, please explain hy:
5. Does the pump station have a working alarm system? Yes No
On -site alarm system: High water audio alarm High water visual alarm
Ot er (describe)
Telemetry Monitoring System: Wet well high level Wet well low level
Dry well high level High/low pH
High/low current AC power status
Please describe other alarm systems at the pump station.
6. Is th re a spare pump available or an adequate spare parts inventory to replace or rebuild p
Yes No If Noy what actions are being undertaken to address? f7�u ve r.1
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9
PUMP STATION
(Please complete one form for each pump station)
Permittee n�, 't : ` _ ��� Permit Number Ak n(1�7 I County %i%n rhDSO
Name of Facility: otOylY oP rftc1v-S W110 Contact Person: Ilia r f Sang-:S
Phone Number: (!9?1-gX50
Location of Pump Station:
M' )11 � / 3 .. )1,114
1. How often is pump station inspected?
once per day . twice per day once per week 3_ days per week
other (explain)
2. How often is the pump station backup equipment and reliability equipment tested?
per month
3. What is the pump station capacity? 395 GPM °a&Q. 5'����
Does the pump station have a flow meter, pump counters or other means to measure flow?
(✓ Yes No A4, 14d-e_'''5
4. Does the pump station have a backup power source? Yes ✓ No
If yes, what type: Portable generator which can be moved to site
Standby generator on site
Alternate power feed
If a portable generator is used, how many other pump stations does the generator serve? _
How often is the generator tested? (Mo./yr.)
When was the generator last load tested? (Mo./yr.)
Was the test successful? Yes No If No, what action was taken to address?
If no b ckup power pxists, please ex)plaiflp why:
6iCX7'/'nl7 �n_ r, I U P n i>>�{�P.r P BCD? `rr�rttoh
5. Does the pump station have a working alarm system? t/ Yes No
On -site alarm system: ✓ High water audio alarm High water visual alarm
Other (describe)
Telemetry Monitoring System: Wet well high level Wet well low level
Dry well high level High/low pH
High/low current AC power status
Please de ribe other alarm systems ate pump station.
��tm
a do
6. Is there a spare pump available or an adequate spare parts inventory to replace or rebuild pump?
Yes ✓ No If No, ,what actions are being undertaken to address? v( '01
Ile— 3('.!_ oni O+/I71+rk11'1 G ✓� N ' /�Ci ��
Revision #1 6/11/99

PUMP LTATION
(Pteast t�ompletq ene rasa r.��,)tufs�� satfo®) " .
Permittee Pemll Number ^�C ®� 5.7 t Count
Name of Fahifityi.' �., j}'°i
Phone Number: C_�Zit.$°lA.�aL�
t •.: y.i♦♦.., .r; aay,.f�•.,y iEf'Y€sjGt;r,: i•. •ri ;f7:i
i�, ri ie
LV48Miil�T� r__. e.. LIA I .11,E 1 ■ !+ •�+' 0 /t. `,I •[�/���,,. f !� K �AP•P,A.f��a i.
.. i•'.., S, .. .- ,.; •.� -,♦: ,•,:.i:': ril { �. ..•:7 r:, `��1:l �'�'�„{I..�ll Jf L�R... I.�y,•1
:r.:i'r. , , ��.1Yrinw :n:r.r r..L.,..�iagw-- :71 S . �� `fN.. t • .� ,�r.,.;
t. Now ottora is pump soon inspected?.... .._..�,.., _......�,_._� ..
,r..�. 'anc! par:r.
._..�: other! t?• �.. ♦ ..... _M . _ .... .... ..._. � . .. -
2. How t-is the pwnp iWW tulckup egidp eAtt and `t 1 agtt tbt _ ry
3. VlAgat Is the pump statiwr-capaaty7 pa� �� GPM . ,: .._.. , _,:........:.. .
owa to purrs swum have a low
�� . pump counters or a
Yas- Ao ..//&i T"..� 2e-j`� •.. ♦ :�:f }�t�'Ici �a'=Jf ���:t li. •J �i!V.'S s',)nl:f r;r-:,, �It• +;.:i
l� s tt�:Kr;1f` R
d..Don do -pump station loves gip. povru a e : Yeot ;..... ♦�, ...,,.... ,.
9 Vess whmt tM' .Pa ble-gefneratar whdc:h' can• be nvied.to.a�.^ . Y... _
,ZZ Shindby'generabtanate t'jW'-•i',*.... _&..O ..: .
,....._. , . r..... r. _ ..... ..
K a portable gww&W is used. how_awy o11:115 atiii}ai_ dote tiwinaraw serw?
iiawattmr.esttm9vn.,ptator,4_esaeui? d. .. I��A►r=},..._......... ...... _.-
,vuhan wad the 9ww#W isaet
tApias th>. tsstsu ..Y"ll_;' :_:No- d No�what'ac� ws.tidw � tre*Ow
",bed" pmer-ext" pigs" GXWAM
5. Does ttw Pum-amion Ifua<Ve a working alarm
Oi4ee Arm sy : f . .: High�wibo audio 'aierm -,_ J�„ tkgh weber vt it.sthnn
(dam)=--
.. ...,. ;i....., 1r.....:, , ' .., .,, 1.!•` ,.,,_tip.,:• i �'•-.•:' _ - ......_,
Tal"IftyV worn: '�ililr iflit�q tali 1eva�' 'i ,,: .., WrtvrMibwt fi��,. f
Dry mail ho tweh ..........SOH; ••
h�hltmfirlop
rtent : ;�, AC paaaaraus
,..... ,- - ... ..-....;....,,�.r.•-- -•..._ .... �u �•- ,•!t.;f:c._ ,Ii:r;�`ir'} TI,'Fy'
.. - Pleiha�da air t11arlrl sysieilas•et•the�pwrap ttadOfl .., .. ............. �._..: •.,.,..
8• is there a spare pump awl wo or an aalsgaiaate w" wto inventory to . , +far nmb 0 pa W
o,�,„ ales �/ No It Ng', what uWahe are bikq u� Ea-addt+eat't� u_, SQ IX
MAIuermi

tom;
0,
OIM PROGRAM EVALUATION FACTORS
criteriauation_
r-i:
_ - -_ va ua on;_-
o
Gravity►`-"'L.mes�
�
um
�P_ Stations
• r
Points
ap ot collection system
vailable (may be a simple line
Yes =5
No = 0
Yes =
No=O
rawing).
Nnnual visual inspection of a
nspections
nspections
ines not visible from normal
nducted =10
nducted = 9
ubfic access. Regular visual
nspections of high priority
Inspections not
nspections not
reasi.
nducted = 0
nducted = 0
o way maintenance o
Adequate =
e ua =
system accessibility.
Inadequate = 0
nadequate = 0
u es an con u ine
es =
es =
nings. (Has planned
lbeeps
ram for cleaning certain
No = 0
0 = 0
Of lines)
ins a spare pa -
es =
es =
ntory and list of
o = 0
No = 0
A
C�
actors.
up- a e main enance
es =
es =documenting
all work,
pections, equipment testing,
No = O
o = 0
q
-
n ms a trouble g
es =
es =
umenting. each problem, the
e of the problem, location, .
responded and how the
o = O
No = 0 .
Idopt6d.
blem was resolved.
er use ordinance
es =
No=0
es =
No=0er
use or finance
es =
es =
wed
No=O
No=O
lu
ump stations only)
NIA
=
ack-up equipment and/or
liability systems tested
If reliability and back-up
power req's do not apply,
nee per month.
en score = 4
No = 0
ump stations only) ump
es =
tations inspected three times
r week2 for systems without
No = -0
emetry or once per week for
ystems with telemetry.
TOTAL O/M PROGRAM SCORE
f\
O/M Evaluation Factor Notes:
1 Annual inspection requirement valid until 7/1199. Starling 7/1199, minimum semi-annual inspection of
all high priority lines (e.g. aerial fines, aerial crossings, stream crossings, siphons and streambank
lines, etc.) in addition to the annual inspection of all lines not visible from normal public access.
2 Pump stations shall be inspected daily beginning 7/1/00 if telemetry is not used. Pump stations shall
be inspected once every 24 hours beginning 7/1/01 if telemetry is not used.
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SPILL RESPONSE EVALUATION FACTORS
Criteria
-N! :t� z
remen J,-
ReqW, t
Fiji
-.EVW1W
I
-24-nour contact is whIEFIR—clude 0hone
omp e e ist-=-10 points
numbers for:
- Personnel/ staff to address. the situation
No list = 0 points
• Contractors / staff for mechanical repair
2
Equipment list which includes:
• Required functional emergency equipment
complete Ust = 10 points
• Location of functional equipment
No list = 0 points -
.3
Dri-site assessment of spill as soon as
n al assessment Time ASAF and not
possible (ASAP), or at least within 120
more than 120 min. = 10 points
minutes' of notification of spill. Documentation
and explanation required on length of
Initial assessment time not ASAP or
I D
response time.
more than 120 min. = 0 points
4
Mobilization of necessary response after
Adequate- mobilization = 10 points
initial assessment
Inadequate mobilization = 0 points
5
DWQ con tactea immediately, or at least within
24 hours of notification of spill.
Contact within 24 hours = lu points
Contact after 24 hours = 0 points
TOTAL SPILL RESPONSE SCORE
6:1
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SCORE ADJUSTMENT FACTORS
MI.,
-2i
Act of God
Add 10 points
3rd Party Vandalism
Add 10 points
(Police report required/ photos recommended)
Compliance History of
Add 10 points for good compliance history
Collection System
subtract 10 points for -poor compliance history,
(Documentation Required)
Reliability System Requirements
Subtract 10 points
Disengaged or Broken
Extenuating Circumstances
Add 10 points
(Documentation Required)
Implementation of Preventative and/or
Add 10 points
Educational Programs
(Documentation Required)
Major System Upgrades I
Renovations in Progress
Add 10 points
for
(Funding secured and contact awarded
protect directly related to incident)
Subtract 6 points per offense and:
R a' rise
multiply monetary as 1.2 for 2nd offense
assessment by
(Same fion?Slme Cause)
LX
multiply monetary assessment by 1.5 for 3rd offense
multiply monetary assessment by 2.0 lbr4th offense
multiply monetary assessment by 3.0 for 5th offense-
ADJUSTMEW FACTOR SCORE
SPILL RESPONSE SCORE
SO
O/M PROGRAM SCORE
c6-0
ADJUSTED FINAL SCORE'
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03/16/96 MON 11:23 FAX 6699S50 Robert Sams r -� lino0i
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03/18/98 ..MON 11:24 FAX 61?� f50 Robert Sams ". [it002
Stela iiaa Sewer, Puma Station and WWTF" Sj?ffl or B,ypasa Report Form
,__,(Please Print or Type - Use Anaehments if Needed)
Penmittee: r y 1 Permit Number County:
incident Started: Date 3=7-$ =$ Tim 1 �U(� APPInradent Ended: I?ate 3�%,5- 9 `d Time
Source of SpillBypass (Check. GA ei• sanitary Sewer O astewaser T}eatmeut Plant
Level of Treatment (Check One): O None O Pdmaty Treatment 0 S.00mogry Treatment O orination
Estimated Volume of SpilUIIypass: (A volume mast be given even if it is a rough estimate.)
Did the Spit ftpass reach the Surface Waters? 10 Yes gNa If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters. Surface Water Name:'
Did the SpiMypass result in a Fish Kill? O Yes No
Location of the SpiMlpass: 'E cws -" \ f). 11
Cause of the SrmMypass:
,�.►ti,�t, ax, r�l � <ng cj� ;�+ � Y�o, �t1 Sa,�n a zewoe, �t
Desc iba the Repairs Made- - Aw-Z.
1I Clean U Waste and m -,
on o �i p ediate the Site. 1'�YL v ti
-1jZA,4\A .5 wkrS ahc
cwV _- ' a Ariz. OxfA- 8iQ�+3` , 1�0.[`20. t�'� �CiS k ,YJ;:s ` u q
Action gen or EmM5cd to be Yaken to Prevent Fixture Spills at thi ncation.
MSc1d1�o�t-�r See-
,
Offier Agencies Notified: Mnosm
PersRe
DWpUse Oo ' Sp ' ass' r~ Phone Number: �g
Q
Oral Repent Taken by Report Taken: Date
DWCI Requested an Additional written Repottt fOYes OFT]
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
$pJI/ByPass lieportirig Form W97
F
R 0 T N
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
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II`State of North 0�ae a
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
October 15, 1997
Wanda Fraser
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
55 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28802
Dear Wanda:
POW
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RE: Mars Hill Wastewater Discharge
Sewer Pump Station
Carl Eller Road, Madison County
As a follow-up to our telephone conversation concerning the
t' direct discharge of wastewater from the sewer lift station on
Carl Eller road on Friday, October 10, 1997 into the Ivy River
from the Mars Hill sewer system.
I understood the state of emergency caused by the failure of
two pumps in this main lift station but was somewhat disturbed
that no warnings or notification was given with the Weaverville
Potable Water Treatment Plant directly downstream of the station.
In order to reduce the vulnerability and chances for this to
occur in the future, we would appreciate if your department could
require emergency power and.a stock of repair parts to be kept on
hand -for this lift station. P_ pump and haul contract/plan would
also greatly reduce the need for direct discharge from this
station in the future.
By copy of this letter to the Town of Mars Hill and Town of
Weaverville it is our hope that future activities by both towns
would incorporate a plan to give notification when these types of
emergencies occur.
852 Merrimon Avenue, North Carolina 28804 Telephone [phone]
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Fraser letter
Page Two
October 15 1997
Any action on your part to help make this pump station less
vulnerable to the public water supply intake for the Town of
Weaverville would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ray all
Water Treatment Plant Consultant
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CC: Mike Morgan, Town Manager, Weaverville
Daryl Boone, Town Manager, Mars Hill
,Forest-_=Westa11, Regional Engineer, DWQ
Harold Saylor, Regional Engineer, PWSS
Wayne Munden, Head TAS/PWSS

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Source of SpilllBypass (Check. One): 10 Sanitary Sewer rnp tation O Wastewater'_I'mat_ruent P apt .
Level of Treatruent (Check one): JVNone O malt' reatt�rtk O Sacondary Treatrneut p hlorinatiott Ot►1
Estimated V•oluuw of Spill/Bypass: /�d� et' cL . (A volume must be give» evert if it is a rough estimate.)
pid the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? 1wYes O No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Suitlace Waters: O d Surface Water Name:-flYh
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? p e5 qf No
Location ofthe SA=ypass: C<0A C-"-.11- 4���r5�� "htI
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Oral ReportTakea by; --_-.... -- Report Taken: Date Time
DWQ Requested an Additional Written Report: JoYes O No
If Yes, What Additional Info►rnation is Needed:
SpMypass Reporting Form g/97

Notes to -the file:
Mars Hill, Town of
Madison County
10-10-97 Talked to Ray McCall (Public Water Supply) at 2:26 PM
regarding a pump station overflow that he observed today at 2:05
PM in the Town of Mars Hill. He stated that he had been at the
Town of Weaverville's new Water Plant working and noticed color
(turned gray), pH and alkalinity changes in the raw water supply.
He was out collecting samples from both forks of the Ivy River
(Buncombe and Madison forks), when he observed the Town's
employees working on the "Big Branch" lift station (@ Hardees).
He saw sewage being discharged from the lift station into a storm
drain which leads to the stream. He talked with the men onsite
and told them to stop discharging, but he said they didn't.
While talking on the phone to Ray, Robert Sams, from the
Town of Mars Hill called and left'a voice mail message (@ 2:27
PM) about the pump station problems. I called the Town Hall (@
2:30 PM) and asked for Darhyl Boone. Jo Ann said that he was off
today. I asked her to page Robert and have him call me back.
Robert called me back at 2:37 PM. He said that the pumper
truck had been keeping up with the flow since they started
working in the lift station today, and only was it unable to keep
up when the had to remove the last pump. He estimated that at
most 1000 gallons overflowed to the storm sewer. He said that
they would continue to work until it was fixed and if they had
to, they would have the pumper continue to pump all weekend to
keep up with the flow. No overflow was occurring at that time.
Ray called me back at 3:20 PM. The sample results were:
Ivy River -Buncombe Fork
pH 7.4
Alkalinity 22
e.also discussed a limestone
into the river. Probably the cause
alkalinity. They had shut down the
wouldn't run it again until Monday.
with Mars Hill some safety measures
Ivy River - Madison Fork
pH 8.4
Alkalinity 48
Note: usually runs around
pH 7.1
Alkalinity 20
operations that spills slags
of the high pH and','
water plant for the day and
They would like -to discuss
regarding the pump station.

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