WQCS00091_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 1/4/2021

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00091 Effective: 05/24/18 Expiration: 03/31/26 owner: Town of Spruce Pine
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Collection System
County: Mitchell PO Box 189
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Phillip Wayne Hise Title: Public Works Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021423 Town of Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine WWTP
Inspection Date: 07/19/2018 EntryTime: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs
Secondary Inspector(s):
Exit Time: 03:OOPM
Phone: [phone] Ext.4653
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: r
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts
Records Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Inspections
Pump Station Manhole Lines
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 07/1912018 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine'
Inspection Summary: I
Low 5�1 B-r�fi
IWO
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 07/19/2018 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards
and documented?
Is Public Education Program for grease established and
What educational tools are used? 0,0,1 /0 ) % / ,
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? \I
/
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master 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?
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment? 6 J P""n
)
CIP Comments
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?
24-hour contact numbers
If no, list deficient pump stations
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
Number of pump stations
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements
# Does the permittee have a root control program?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
ARMUN1E
SMIIN1A
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 3

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 07/19/2018 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
Comment:
Inspections
X
Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are records available that document pump station inspections? \% ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are records available that document citizen complaints? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation o�� entire system? � ^tO�� El El ❑ El
Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last ear? a-R �it ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines? t� El El El El
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months??" ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operation & Maintenance Reauirements
Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available? �A4 00 k ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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?
Are maintenance records for equipment available? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? ' ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
�� �/ ✓'`--t/a'�-C-, / ,��QGc/L'✓
Do pump station logs include: It
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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? l ❑ ❑ ❑
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? VI h -r- MO "�, (/ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? CCCJJJ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are system cleaning records available? ❑ ❑ ❑ El
Has at least 16 /° of system been cleaned annually? © 2-� O P Q %� ���
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?---) liIkc
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? N3.00 ❑ ❑ ❑ ET-fV
Does the plan include: 4-p XnQ �t
24-hour contact numbers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
� 4� /' &),/ /° r Page.- 4
/�

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner -Facility: Town of Spruce Pine.
Inspection Date: 07/19/2018 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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 Gar^' ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
` Post-overflow/spill assessment I ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
® Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold availab e?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a map of the system available?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials Y
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location
❑ . ❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate pipe age /V8
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Yes No -NA NE
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? tliT❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If no, which one(s)?
Comment:
Page: 5

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 07/19/2018 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerie) Lines
Is right-of-way accessible for emergency?
Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions?
Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage?
# Are there areas of exposed line?
# Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material?
Are water crossing and supports in good condition?
# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic?
Is line free of visible damage?
# Are there siphons in this system?
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment:
2-
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?
Reason for Visit: Routine
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 6

_ Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine _
Inspection Date: 07/19/2018 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Emergency phone number
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is public access limited?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment:
Manhole &r-
Is manhole accessible?
��iri� ��
Yes No NA NE
V ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade? Y
>,/
%
l/ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the manhole free of sinkholes 1,nd depressions?,
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole cover present?
#
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole properly seated?
���
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole in good condition?
C51"IYe-
❑ ❑ ❑ El�V/
# Is invert in good condition?
❑ ❑ El ❑
c�,,,�, Q
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole? Y
%
/ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
V
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive sand? ----_
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole's extended vent screened? )/
/
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are vents free of submergence?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are manholes free of bypass structures or,pipes?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
% �1' 0,-0
2
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aeriel Lines
Yes Na NA NE
Is right-of-way accessible for emergency?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 7

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 07/19/2018 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there areas of exposed line? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are water crossing and supports in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is line free of visible damage? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there siphons in this system? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment:
1-
Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
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?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 8

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 07/19/2018 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling - Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
Pump station identifier.?
Emergency phone number
Is public access limited?
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment:
2-
Manhole
Is manhole accessible?
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
Is manhole cover present?
# Is manhole properly seated?
# Is manhole in good condition?
# Is invert in good condition?
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
Are vents free of submergence?
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
Comment:
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ .❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 9
I

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATOR DESIGNATION FORM (WPCSOCC)
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Press TAB to enter information
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: wo Ole
Mailing Address: f>. 0. g cif Phone:
City: c-so rLA-C�, A A State: VU C Zip:
Email Address: -C.flMr,
Signature:, , a/� Date: to / a / I S
Facility Name: .SQrId_cer Pi V1 Cam' IGr�t ®n sy,5_rcm Permit #
County:
YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE AND CLASSIFICATI
Facility Type: Select Lu - UD.
Facility Grade: Select
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type: Select
Email Address: A I
n
C5
.•. �usourco;
OF SYSTEM:
OCT _ 4 20�8
thlater• �cra►;
Work Phone:
Certificate Grade: Select Certificate #: �a� ��� g
Signature: W `tom Effective Date:
"/ certify that/ agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. 1 understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type: Select
Email Address:
Certificate Grade: Select
Work Phone:
Certificate #:
Signature: Effective Date:
"7 certify that/ agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. / understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Mail; fax or email WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Fax: [phone] Email, [e-mail] gqv
ORIGINAL to: Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Mail or Fax Asheville
a COPY to: 2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Fax:[phone]
Phone: [phone]
Washington
943 Washington Sq. Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Fayetteville
225 Green St., Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Fax:[phone]
Phone: [phone]
Wilmington
127 Cardinal Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Mooresville
Raleigh
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
3800 Barrett Dr.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Raleigh,.NC 27609
Fax:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Phone:[phone]
Phone:[phone]
Winston-Salem ,
45 W. Hanes Mall Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone] Revised 412016

WPCSOCC Operator Designation Form (continued)
Page 2
Facility Name: Permit #:
Print Full Name: Work Phone:
Certificate Type:. Select Certificate Grade: Select . Certificate #:
Email Address:
Signature: Effective Date':
"I certify that/ agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the 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."
— - -- --—r_._+. — ------ -- - - --- -- - -- - - --
„BACKUP G1RC F
Print Full Name: Work Phone:
Certificate Type: Select Certificate Grade: Select Certificate #:
Email Address:
Signature: Effective Date:
"I certify that/ agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the 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."
_, ,.,gym ,. .., -_ .,..: _,, z •..: �. . .. _� � -.. ... .c z _ . ,. BACKUP�ORC
Print Full Name: Work Phone:
Certificate Type: Select Certificate Grade: Select Certificate #:
Email Address:
Signature: Effective Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type: Select Certificate Grade: Select
Email Address:
Signature:
Work Phone:
Certificate #:
Effective Date:
"I certify that/ agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. 1 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."
Revised 412016

Wa ter Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
May 24, 2018
Mr. Phillip Hise, Public Works Director
Town of Spruce Pine
PO Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: Permit No. WQCS00091
Town of Spruce Pine
Town of Spruce Pine Collection System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Hise:
ROY COOPER
(.lovevv ol.
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrelnn
LINDA CULPEPPER
brlerim Directrvr
In accordance with your application received March 28, 2018, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQCS00091, dated May 24, 2018, to the Town of Spruce Pine for the operation and maintenance of the
subject wastewater collection system.
This permit shall be effective from May 24, 2018 until March 31, 2026, 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 and any special conditions.
Changes have been made to the boiler plate language of the permit. Most of the changes are for clarification
purposes, however Condition 1(3) has been removed. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
believes that condition was included erroneously in previous permits. It was included based on proposed.
rulemaking by EPA which was never promulgated and, in the continued absence of Federal regulations, DEQ
lacks authority to include such language in a permit. DEQ will continue to exercise enforcement discretion
when evaluating sanitary sewer overflows that maybe considered to be beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee. A highlighted copy of, -the permit identifying the changes made is available at:
http://ncdenr.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-,
public/Water%20Qua lity/Surface%2OWater%2OProtection/PERCS/WCS%20(Collection%20System)/Updated
%20WQCS%20Template%2015.05.18%20(highlighted).Pdf
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.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] \ Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made In part by recycled paper

Town of Spruce Pine Collection System
May 24, 2018
A discharge of wastewater to the environment from the Permittee's wastewater collection system prior to
reaching the wastewater treatment facilities is referred to herein as a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO). The
evaluation of enforcement options after an SSO will be determined considering all 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 wastewater 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.). Reporting requirements including the required
verbal report and written report to the appropriate regional office are referenced in Condition IV(2). Form
CS-SSO can be downloaded from the SSO Reporting area at:
http://ncdenr.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-
public/Water%20Qual ity/Surface%2OWater%20Protection/PERCS/WCS%20(SSO%2ODocuments)/CS-
SSO(2015).doc
A notice of deficiency (NOD), notice of violation (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 Part II of form CS-SSO with additional
documentation as necessary. DWR 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.
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.
If you have questions regarding compliance, contact the appropriate regional office. If you need additional
information concerning this permit, please contact Steve Lewis at [phone].
Sincerely;
for Linda Culpepper
Interim Director, Division of Water Resources
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit (PERCS)
enclosure: Permit No. WQCS00091
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations (electronic)
Water Resources Central Files — WQCS00091(electronic)
Maureen Kinney, NC Operators Certification Program (electronic)
PERCS Files (electronic)
)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
SYSTEM -WIDE 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 Spruce Pine
WQCS00091
FOR THE
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit issuance,
approximately 35 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 15 miles of force main, 14 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 Spruce Pine and any deemed permitted satellite
communities, pursuant to the application received March 28, 2018, and in conformity with the documents
referenced therein and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from May 24, 2018 until March 31, 2026, and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
Page 1 of 7

I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the properly permitted
Wastewater Treatment Facility identified in the permit application and documented in the Division's
database. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
2. The wastewater collection system shall be effectively managed, maintained and operated at all times
to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater
standards or surface water standards. In the event that the wastewater collection system fails to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate
actions as per the Response Action Plan (Condition II(9)), as well as any actions that may be required by
the Division of Water Resources (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement sewer
lines and/or equipment. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)].
The Permittee shall establish by ordinance, inter -local agreement or contract 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). [G.S. 143-215.98; G.S. 143-215.1(f)(1)]
The Permittee shall develop and implement an educational fats, oils and grease program that shall
include at least semiannual 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 enforcement program pertaining to fats, oils and grease.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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. [G.S. 143-215.9B]
6. 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 or valved emergency pumping connections are allowable for portable pumping or
rerouting without intentionally bypassing the wastewater treatment facility.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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. The
permittee shall provide justification for delay in initiating the process for repair or replacement at the
Division's request. If the pump in a simplex pump station 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 fails, it shall be replaced immediately. [15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h) (1)]
Page 2 of 7

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. [15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h) (2)]
9. Pump station sites, equipment and components shall have restricted access.
[15A NCAC 02T .0305 (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.
[15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h) (1)]
11. For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations, all equipment and components
shall be sealed within a corrosion -resistant coating or encasement to the extent practicable and
equivalent to the minimum design criteria unless the permittee can demonstrate it is not practicable
or another form of corrosion resistance is employed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. 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.
[15A NCAC 08G .0200 et.seq.]
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). [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
3. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for testing emergency and standby equipment.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
4. The Permittee shall develop and implement a routine pump station inspection and maintenance
program which shall include 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; and
d. Verifying the proper operation of the alarms, telemetry system and auxiliary equipment.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
Page 3 of 7

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. [15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h) (1) (A)]
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 a sewer line extension permit.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
8. The Permittee shall assess cleaning needs, and develop and implement a program for appropriately
cleaning, whether by hydraulic or mechanical methods, the wastewater collection system. At least 10
percent of the gravity 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
9. 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 restoration and clean up materials; and
h. Post-SSO assessment.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
10. The Permittee, or their authorized representative, shall conduct an on -site evaluation for all SSOs as
soon as possible, but if feasible no more than two hours after first knowledge of the SSO. The Permittee
shall document in its 5-day report why it was unable to initially respond to any SSO location within two
hours. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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, restore any ground area and restore the
surroundings. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
III. RECORDS
1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions 1(4), 11(2) - II(4), 11(7) - II(8), IV(3)
and V(1) -V(4). Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three years. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
Page 4 of 7

2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records pertaining to SSOs, and SSO or wastewater collection
system 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.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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, and each pump station identification, location and capacity. [15A
NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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 modificatioh/extension
information upon permit renewal. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. In the event of an SSO the Division may require monitoring that is necessary to ensure surface water
and groundwater_ protection and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be implemented.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108 (c)]
2. The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Resources staff member at the Asheville
Regional Office, at telephone number [phone] as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24
hours following first knowledge of the occurrence of the following circumstances within the collection
system which is under the Permittee's ownership or maintained and operated by the Permittee through
a perpetual legal agreement: '
a. Any SSO and/or spillover 1,000 gallons to the ground; 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 [phone] or [phone].
Page 5 of 7

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 business days following first knowledge
of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem
does not recur. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
3. The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements provided in North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.1C.
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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e,, remote alarm system) shall be
inspected by the permittee or its representative everyday -(i.e., 365 days per year). Pump stations that
are connected to telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire wastewater collection system
shall be conducted at least once per year. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
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. [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. 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. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d)(3)]
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. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
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. [G.S.143-215.1(b)]
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 or as needed to address changes in federal regulations with respect to the wastewater
collection system, in accordance with required procedures. [G.S. 143-215.1(b)(4)]
Page 6 of 7

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.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110 (4)]
6. The Permittee shall file an application for renewal of this permit at least six months prior to the
expiration of this permit. Upon receipt of the request, the Director 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 Director may deem appropriate. [15A NCAC
02T .0109]
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 of any changes to the name
and/or address of the responsible party (i.e. mayor, city/town manager) of the wastewater collection
system. [15A NCAC 02T .0106 (c)]
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, -pre mises 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.
[15A NCAC 02T .0110 (3)]
9. The Permittee or their authorized representative shall have available a copy of this permit to present
upon request by any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division.
[15A NCAC 02T .0104]
Permit issued this the 24th of May, 2018
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Linda Culpepper
Interim Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
by Deborah Gore, Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit Supervisor
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Page 7 of 7

.L„V.0 Spruce P1ne, NC
Attachment A for Condition V (4)
Permit # W QCS00091
High Priority Lines
Main interceptor parallel to North Toe River
Line from Shannon Drive to W WTP under Toe River
Collection line from East side of Town. under Toe River

Town of Spruce Pine
Waste Water Pump Station Information
Description
"Type
Pumps HP
GPM
Mfgr
Alarm
Beaver Creek
Sewer
2
20
900
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual
Prison #1
Sewer
2
50
410
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual
Prison #1
Sewer
2
30
410
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual
Burleson Hill
Sewer
2
30
200
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual
Locust Ave
Sewer
2
1
100
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual
Feldspar
Sewer
2
8
200
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual
Carters Ridge
Sewer
2
50
175
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual.
Shannon Drive
Sewer
2
3
50
Hydromatic
Audio/ & Visual
Sullins Branch
Sewer
2
5
50
Hydromatic
Audio/ & Visual
Pine Branch
Sewer
2
3
50
Hydromatic
Audio/ & Visual
Sunnybrook Dr
Sewer
2
11
100
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual
Duncan Street
Sewer
1
2
50
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual
Henredon
Sewer
2
10
300
Fairbanks
Audio/ & Visual
MHS
Sewer
2
30
90
Keen
Audio/ & Visual
Aux. Power
Generator
Generator
Generator
Generator
Generator
Generator
Generator

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00091 Effective: 04/01/13 Expiration: 03/31/18 owner: Town of Spruce Pine
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Collection System.
County: Mitchell PO Box 189
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Richard Canipe Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021423 Town of Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/10/2015 Entry Time: 01:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs
Secondary Inspector(s):
Exit Time: 03:OOPM
Phone: [phone] Ext.4653
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 Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Inspections
Pump Station Manhole Lines
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 08110/2015 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
CIA-- L
ate- GYM- _ �-
5
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 08/10/2015 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine Gb�
Performance Standards
Yes No NA NE
YJ1
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented?
�s ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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 (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP address.short term needs and long term \"master plan\" 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
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?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour contact numbers
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If no, list deficient pump stations
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑,
Number of pump stations
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements
# Does the permittee have a root control program?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 3

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 08/10/2015 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
Comment:
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are rb�ordsvailable that document pump station inspections? ❑❑❑ ❑AreStelemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are records available that ooument citizen complaints? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Do you have a system to conduct a� n annual observation of entire system? Li Li Li Li
# Has there been an observation of:emote,in the last year? ❑ El ❑ ❑
Are records available that document inspections f high -priority lines? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines mast six months? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operation & Maintenance Requirements �
Yes No NA NE
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?
Are mairit. nance records for equipment available?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a schedule Maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Do pump station logs i�tclude:
Inside and outside ceaning and debris removal?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
sander equipment?
Inspecting and lubricating pur31\uxilriary
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry aequipment?Is
there at least one spare pump fomp station w/o pump reliability?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑Are
maintenance records for right-`ilable?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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?,,.,
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
111111 ❑
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 4

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 08/10/2015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Response time
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
Access to cleaning equipment
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
Source of emergency funds n
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?
Comment:
Records
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
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?
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
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
Comment:
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists availableT
Are public notices and proof of publication available?
# Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1C?
# Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? qP
If no, which one(s)?
Comment:
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 5

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 08/10/2015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for visit: Routine
Lines/Right-of-WaysMeriel Lines
Yes No NA NE
Is right-of-way accessible for emergency? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is line/right-of-way free of eviden a of leakage? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there areas of exposed line ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is any exposed line constructed o ductile iron or other approved material? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are water crossing and supports in good condition? El ❑ ❑ El
# is right-of-way free of non -utility motored traffic? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is line free of visible damage? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there siphons in this system? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment:
1- \ /
Puma Station \ J/
Yes No NA NE
Pump station type
r
Are pump station logs available?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
1
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
i
Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 6

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: O8/10/2015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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 notificatiop sign posted? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
Pump station identifier?
Emergency phone numb\piping?
Is public access limited?
Is pump station free of overfl
Is the pump'station free of signs of overflow?
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment:
2-
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 bf 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?I
r
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?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: " 7

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 08/10/2015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# 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
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
Pump station identifier?
Emergency phone number
Is public access limited?
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps
Comment:
2-
Manhole
Is manhole accessible?
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflo
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depress
Is manhole cover present?
# Is manhole properly seated?
# Is manhole in good condition?
# Is invert in good condition?
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
Are vents free of submergence?
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
Comment:
1-
Manhole
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ .❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
Page: 8

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine '
Inspection Date: 08/10/2015 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is manhole accessible?
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
Is manhole cover present?
# Is manhole properly seated?
# Is manhole in good condition?
# Is invert in good condition?
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
Are vents free of submergence?
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
Comment:
3. -�Manhole `
Is manhole accessible?
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
Is manhole cover present?
# Is manhole properly seated?
# Is manhole in good condition?
# Is invert in good condition?
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
C
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
Are vents free of submergence?
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
Comment:
4 - "_�
Manhole
,4�
0 ,-f 0-
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
Page: 9

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 08/10/2015 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is manhole accessible? ❑ ❑ El El
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade? 1
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? ❑ El ❑ ❑
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? ❑ El El ❑
Is manhole cover present? ❑ ❑
# Is manhole properly seated? ❑ ❑
# Is manhole in good condition?---- ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is invert in good condition? �` ❑
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole? ❑ El 0 ❑
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? El EJ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive roots? , ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive sand? ❑ El ❑
Is manhole's extended vent screened? ❑
Are vents free of submergence? / ❑ ❑ El El
e manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? / /—� i/ El El El D
r�
Comment:
Pager 10

Compliance Inspection Report HIV
Permit: WQCS00091 Effective: 04/01/13 Expiration: 03/31/18 Owner: Town of Spruce Pine
SOC. Effective: - Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Collection System
County: Mitchell PO Box 189
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person:. Richard Canipe Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Certification:
Related Permits:
NCO021423 Town of Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 EntryTime: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone:
Exit Time: 02:OOPM
Phone: [phone]d.4653
Reason for Inspection:. Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation ,
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant E Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts
�. Records Monitoring & Rpting Regmts Inspections
Pump Station Manhole Lines
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine'
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Performance Standards:
Permit Condition # I. 4. FOG education is occurring once a year via text in the water bills. Distribution of educational,
material is required twice a year. The Depot PS had been pumped 2 weeks prior; however the PS had a fair amount of
grease present. This PS receives several non-residential users; increased attention/actions to these users according to the
local Grease Ordinance may be warranted.
Permit Condition # I. 5. The CIP is dated through 2015-16; a new CIP covering 3-5 years will need to be developed.
Permit Condition # I. 6. The manhole just upstream of the Depot PS has what appeared to be a bypassfine. This line has
to be immediately removed or permanently capped.
Operation and Maintenance:
Permit Condition # II. 1. There is not an ORC designated who possesses a valid certificate of a grade CS-2. The permit
requirement for the Permittee to designate an ORC was required by mid- April 2013. An ORC designation form shall be
submitted immediately.
Permit Condition # II. 8. The line along the south side, of the river between the manhole at TriCounty Oil and the Ball Field
needs immediate cleaning. Inspection of manholes revealed 4" of sediment (sand, gravel) present. Where this sediment is
coming from also needs to be evaluated and remediated. -,9-Q�
Records/Inspections:
Permit -Conditions # III. 1. # V. 1. Record keeping needs to be improved. The inspector sent.an email on December 11,
2014 to Mr. Canipe containing collection system operator logs that should be considered for use to assist in improving the
records requirements. The map also needs to be updated.
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
What educational tools are used?
Text within the water bill is sent annually.
Need to send FOG information twice a year.
Consider using forms sent via email on 12/11/2014 to document FOG education. Also consider using a flyer
insert or something more th t'text to catch�us�s attention.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Lega�ty available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation) ❑ ❑ ❑
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP cover three to five year period?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of project area?
0 ❑ ❑ El
DoeS,CIP include description of existing facilities?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
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?
$828,000.00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
$187,000.00
CIP Comments.
The CIP is only until 2015-2016.
A new one will need to be developed through the next 3-5 years.
Grease Trap inspections and FOG educationin the vicinity of Depot PS needs to be increased.
Is system free of known points of bypass? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If no, describe type of bypass and location
A bypass line was found during the inspection of the manhole just upstream of the Depot PS.
This bypass will have to be removed immediately.
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier? K ❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour contact numbers 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If no,, list deficient pump stations
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Number of pump stations 14
Page: 3

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Number of pump stations that have SCADA- o
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements
# Does the permittee have a root control program?
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
The town has a jetter with a cutter head.
Comment:
Inspections
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
Are records available that, document pump station inspections?
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
Are records available that document citizen complaints?
# 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?
Are records available that document inspections of high-priority'Iines?
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
Comment: All PS are inspected daily.
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
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 needed, regularly.
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
What is the schedule 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?
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
■❑❑❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ M ❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
Yes No NA NE
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑'
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
❑❑❑■
■❑❑❑
Page: 4

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Are system cleaning records available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has at least 10%of system -been cleaned annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Line along the river has signficant sediment buildup..
ROW
�Yd Exposed line
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? E ❑ ❑ ❑
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? l
Is the spare parts inventory adequate? q'
Comment: Emergency/After hour phone numbers need to be added to SRAP.
Records
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
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?
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?
■,❑❑❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
N ❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑
❑■❑❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to
the map -, % �
v �
Map needs to be updated. NY' C ii�� /*_
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Page: 5

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Monitor'in-q and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are public notices and proof of publication available? M ❑ ❑
# 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? ❑ fi ❑
If no, which one(s)?
Comment:
TRICOUNTY MH - MH acrol
Manhole
Is manhole accessible?
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
Is manhole cover present?
# Is manhole properly seated?
# Is manhole in good condition?
# Is invert in good condition?
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
Are vents free of submergence?
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
Comment: Excessive sand/gravel 4" deep.
Evidence of surging.
DEPOT PS -
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?
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ M ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
0❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ M ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑❑■❑
❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
Duplex
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
0❑❑❑
Page: 6

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/2112014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
❑ M ❑ ❑
Are floats%controls for pump's/alarms operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is "auto polling," feature/SCADA present?
❑ ❑ 0 El
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Is simple telemetry present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is simple telemetry operational?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
0 ❑ T❑ ❑
Are backflow devices in place?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are backflow devices operable?
❑ ❑ ❑ M
Are air relief valves in place?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are air relief valves operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is an emergency generator available?M
❑ - ❑ ❑
Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is the generator operable?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
#.Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
❑ ❑ 0 El
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
'Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier?
M ❑ ❑, ❑
Emergency phone number
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is public access limited?
0❑ ❑ ❑
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment: This is a very old PS. It had -been pumped 2 weeks ago and there was a moderate amount of
grease stil present. Grease Education in this area needs to be increased.
The upstream MH has a bypass line. By design you can't see all'of the components of this PS.
ALONG N. TOE RVR - Sout
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerie) Lines
Is right-of-way accessible for emergency?
Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions?
Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage?
# Are there areas of exposed line?
Yes No NA NE
■❑❑❑
Page: 7

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are water crossing and supports in good condition? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is line free of visible damage? 0❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there siphons in this system? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment: As indicated by MH inspections this line appears to have significant sediment impacts which
����/" would cause capacity concerns.
The ROW was not clear, it had brush and sapplings growing. A truck could get through though..
DEPOT PS MH - MH just up
Manhole
Yes o NA NE
Is manhole accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole cover present? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole properly seated? ❑ ❑ ❑
r
# Is manhole in good condition? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Is invert in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole? ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive roots? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive sand? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole's extended vent screened? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are vents free of submergence? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are manholes free of bypass structu es or pipes? / ���G\Jf ❑ W-❑ ❑
r !/ • V
Comment;
CS�y�
BALLPARK MH - MH upstr(
Manhole
Is manhole accessible?
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
Is manhole cover present?
# Is manhole properly seated?
# Is manhole in good condition?
# Is invert in good condition?
Yes No NA NE
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
Page: 8

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
M ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
❑ ❑ N❑
Are vents free of submergence?
❑ ❑ NO
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Excessive amount of sand/ -gravel 4".
Evidence of surging.
Are storm drains tied into this line?
i
I
0
Page: 9
0

Compliance Inspection Report -011
Permit: WQCS00091 Effective: 04/01/13 Expiration: 03/31/18 Owner: Town of Spruce Pine
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Collection System
County: Mitchell PO Box 189
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Richard Canipe Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System'Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO021423 Town of Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/14/2014 EntryTime: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 02:OOPM
Primary Inspector: _ Linda S Wiggs - — Plione: 828-296-4500 Ext.4653
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 Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts Inspections -
Pump Station ' Manhole - Lines
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: ' 11/14/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
c�
Page: 2

Permit: VVQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/14/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
,J„
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? v) S" 1 g-ly7 A;laL1D t �'��� ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
.� Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts? C ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
� l
Does CIP cover three to five year period? v ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include Goal Statement? N" ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of project area? (Y A i ❑ ❑ El El
Does CIP include description of existing facilities? "I � � � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include known deficiencies? (-�' will ct,�' - ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? �rq M c �1 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?❑/ ❑ ❑ ❑
1 Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?99
­J .Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
Is system free of known points of bypass? �,� J���� ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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?
24-hour contact numbers
If no, list deficient pump stations
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
Number of pump stations .
Number of pump stations that have SCADA Q
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements
# Does the permittee have a root control program?
1111 ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
ly� — ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 3

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine D q r ra.'1 /
Inspection Date: 11/14/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
Comment:
Inspections
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
Are records available that document pump station inspections? y
Are SCADA or.telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
Are records available that document citizen complaints?
# 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?
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
Comment:
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Are all log books available?
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
Does thei'supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
What is the schedule 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?
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
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?
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
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
1111 ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 4

/ r-
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/14/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Response time ail�`_� ❑ El❑ El
Equipment list and spare parts inventory s r� ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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?
❑ ❑. ❑ ❑
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a map of the system available?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
-Pipe sizes- — - - - -- - - _
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe location
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction
❑ ❑ ❑. ❑
Approximate pipe age
❑ El El El
Number of'service taps
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump stations and capacity
❑ ❑ 1111
If no, what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map s
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? -
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Yes No NA NE
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)?
Comment:
Page: 5

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/14/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Pump Station
Pump station type
Are pump station logs available? G,
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?�V
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
Is simple telemetry present? G:
Is simple telemetry operational?
Are audio and visual alarms present?
Are audio and visual alarms operable? /Y
_ 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?
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑❑❑❑
❑❑❑El'
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
T� ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Emergency phone number ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is public access limited? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is pump station free of overflow piping? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Page: 6

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/14/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment:
MAIN -
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerie) Lines
Is right-of-way accessible'for emergency?
Issright-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions?
Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage?
# Are there areas of exposed line?
# Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material?
Are water crossing and supports in good condition?
# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic?
Is line free of visible damage?
# Are there siphons in this system?
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment:
BIGGERSTAF
Manhole
Is manhole accessible? his
#"Is manhole -cover/ventfabove grade? G`
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? V
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions??
Is manhole cover present? �!
#.Is manhole properly seated?
# Is manhole'in good condition?
# Is invert in good condition?
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? ^
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
Are vents fre of sub ergence? �1
Are manhol s free Ibypass structures or pipes?
,Corriment:
DX
AP
Ip o)
rir-rn l-
e
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑. ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 7
0

44 je
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director►,. o_.A .;. ___ Secretary
December 5th 2012
Richard Canipe, Town Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
PO Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: Permit No. WQCS00091
Town of Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine Collection System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Canipe:
P D E
FDE1 2012
LwArER �'UALlTI' sECTICN
ASNEVILLERECIr�yALCFrICE ;
��:« a-_,., ,.....�c: _ ...._......,....., :.�._.�.,_.,.. , .......�, ...::.w.:��.
In accordance with your application received November 30th, 2012, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQCS00091, dated December 5th, 2012, to the Town of Spruce Pine for the
operation and maintenance of the subject wastewater collection system.
This permit shall be effective from April 15t, 2013 until March 315 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 and any compliance schedules shown in bold.
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
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] North Carolina
Intemet: www.ncwaterouality.org NaharallyAn Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

December 5`°, 2012
Page 2 of 3
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(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 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
[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.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/es/ssoreport.
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 Pernnittee 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.

December 5"', 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 at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
by Deborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, Collection System Unit
enclosure: Permit No. WQCS00091
cc: Mitchell County Health Department
Ashe�e Regional OTfic_ e, Surface: Water-Protection-Section�
Water Quality Central FilesQCS00091
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 Spruce Pine,
Mitchell County
FOR THE
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit
issuance, approximately 35 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 15 miles of force main, 14
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 Spruce Pine and
any deemed permitted satellite communities pursuant to' the application received November
301h, 2012, and the additional information 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 April 1st, 2013 until March 31st, 2018, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of
Spruce Pine Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0021423) 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 1(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 f -wand 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.
The Permittee shall designate one ORC who possess a valid certificate of the type and grade
at least equivalent to the type and grade of the Town of Spruce Pine's system with 120

calendar days of the renewal date of this permit. The Asheville Regional Office should be
notified in writing within 30 days of this designation to show compliance with this condition.
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), II(2) - II(4),
II(7) - 11(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 §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 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 5th of December, 2012
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1,
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 WQCS00091 (Renewal)

Town of Spruce Pine, NC
Attachment A for Condition V (4)
Permit # WQCS00091
High Priority Lines
Main interceptor parallel to North Toe River
Line from Shannon Drive to WWTP under Toe River
Collection line from East side of Town under Toe River

1 uwu of Spruce Pine, NC
Attachment A for Condition V (4)
Permit # WQCS00091
High Priority Lines
Main interceptor parallel to North Toe Diver
Line from Shannon Drive to WWTP under Toe River
Collection line from East side of Town under Toe River

J
Town of Spruce Pine
Water & Sewer Pump Stations
Description
Type
Pumps
HP
GPM
Mfgr
Const
Beaver Creek SPS
S
2
20
900
Fairbanks .
Concrete
Prison #1 SPS
S
2
50
" 410
Fairbanks
Concrete
Prison #2 SPS
S
2
30
410
Fairbanks
Concrete
Burleson Hill SPS
S
2
30
200
Fairbanks
"Concrete
Locust Ave SPS
S
2
1
100
Fairbanks.,
Concrete
Feldspar-SPS
S
2
8
200
Fairbanks
Concrete
Carters Ridge SPS
S
2
50
175
Fairbanks
Concrete
Pine Branch SPS
S
2
3
50
Hydromatic
Concrete
Sparks Road SPS
S
2
3
50
Hydromatic
Concrete,
Sullins Branch SPS
S
2
5
50
Hydromatic
Concrete
Sunnybrook SPS
S
2
11
100
Fairbanks
Concrete
Duncan Street SPS
S
1
2
50
.Fairbanks
Concrete
Henredon SPS
S
2
10
300
Fairbanks
.Concrete
Mitchell High School SPS
S
2
30
90
Keen
Concrete

u� sPeVC f
A
�O y�
Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina
y�RpH Cp��y
October 20, 2016
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Asheville Regional Office NCDEQ
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
RE: NOV-2016-DV-0299
Dear Mr. Davidson:
I am writing in response to the above -referenced Notice of Violation. As reported, a pipe failure at the
Shannon Drive River Crossing failed, causing a sanitary sewer overflow. Remedial actions included
the contracting of Mayland Septic.,Service, Inc., to pump the affected pump station from September
28th through October 3rd. On the afternoon of October 3rd, In -Water Services, Inc., repaired the line in
question. I have enclosed copies of both invoices for these services.
Thank you for the continued assistance of the NC Division of Environmental Quality. If you need
.additional information, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Richard Canipe
Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
RE
Division
OCT 2 4 2016
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
Post Office Box 189, Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777-0189
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Website: www.sprucepine-nc.gov

Mayland Septic Service, Inc.
•a
133 Beaver.Creek Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Bill To
Town of Spruce Pine
PO Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Invoice
Date Invoice #
10/14/2016 2259
P.O. No.
Terms
Project
Quantity
Description
Rate
Amount
9/1 & 9/12 Pump from manhole at Hwy. 226 Grassy Creek
325.00
325.00
9/20 Service Call at Henredon Lift Station
75.00
.75.00
9/29 Pump to unclog pipe at Sewer Plant Clarifier
75.00
75.00
9/28 Pump at Shannon Dr. lift station
150.00
150.00
9/29 Pump at Shannon Dr: lift station
300.00
300.00
9/30 Pump at Shannon Dr. lift station (6PM-IAM)
435.00
435.00
10/I Pump at Shannon.Dr. lift station (8AM-12AM)
795.00
795.00
10/2 Pump at Shannon Dr. lift station (9AM-12AM)
720.00
720.00
10/3 Pump at Shannon Dr. lift station (8AM-1PM)
-285.00
285.00
n��iSREfwEI RECourEIVED
r OCT 2 4 2016 _
.`Lroual m'. Reglonal Operatlons
Asheville Re i
TOtaI $3,160.00

3683 southeast Nchool KU ..
Greensboro, NC 27406 .
336-674-5757
DATE
INVOICE #
10/20/2016
2016-1659
A
P.O. NO: TERMS
Net 30
DESCRIPTION
QTY
RATE'
AMOUNT ...
Contaminated diving ()Aiaste Water):. Sewer Line emergency ..
2,500.00
2,500.00
repairs
Travel:
7
75.00
525:00
Sales Tax North Carolina
6.75%
0.00
Total $3,025.00
RECEIVED
Division
:. Deposit $0.00
OCT-2 4 2016._:
Balance. Due $3,025.00
Water Quality Regional Operations
.. Asheville Regional Office

CERTIFIED MAIL #: 7015 1520 0003 5463 1124
RETURN RECEIPT. REQUESTED
October 06, 2016
Richard Canipe
Town of Spruce Pine
PO Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-DV-0299
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - September 2016
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00091
Spruce Pine Collection System
Mitchell County
bear Permittee:
The self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 5-Day Report submitted by Town of Spruce Pine indicates
violations of permit conditions stipulated in the subject permit and North Carolina G.S. 143-215.1. Violations include
failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate the subject collection system so that there is no SSO to the
land. or surface waters and making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for
which a permit is required.
Specific incident(s) cited in the subject report include the following:
Incident Start Duration
Number Date (Mins) Location
201601681 9/28/2016 35 Shannon Drive River
crossing - PS Force
Main
Total Vol -
Total Surface
Vol Water
Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
Pipe Failure (Break) 1,000 1,000 Notice of Violation
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance. Please submit
a written response to this Notice of Violation. Your response is to be received by the regional office within 15
business days following receipt of this violation. Please include any additional documentation about this incident(s)
in the response. The submittal will be considered in determining whether the Division will assess a civil penalty for
the cited violations.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
^ 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
jcj '828-296-4500

1 4
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Wiggs with the Water Quality Section in the
Asheville Regional Office at 8287296-4500 or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Asheville --Reg not al OfFic- �
Central Files, Water Quality Section
G:\WR\WOWlitchelftCollection Systems\Spruce Pine Collection SystemlNOV-2016-DV-0299.SS0 9-28-2016.docx
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

AL rA
RCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
December 12, 2014
Richard Canipe
Town of Spruce Pine
PO Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2014-DV-0253
Permit No. WQCS00091
Town of Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine Collection System
Mitchell County .
Dear Mr. Canipe:
A review has been conducted of Spruce Pine Collection System's self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day
Report submitted by Town of Spruce Pine. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the.
requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00091 and/or. G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is
summarized below.
Area
Violation Date
Description
Violation Type
Pump Station Riverside Dr.
1019/2014
Sanitary Sewer Overflow
Discharge `
(Beaver Crk. PS)
5,000 gallons (N. Toe Rvr.)
Without Valid
DWQ Incident # 201401653
Permit
Remedial actions should be taken to 'correct this problem. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement
action for this and any additional violations of State'law.
You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If
you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Wiggs at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office `
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
PERCS Unit
G:\WR\WQ\Mitchell\Collection Systems\Spruce Pine Collection System\NOV-2014-DV-0253.SSO.10-2014.doc
Water Quality Regional Operations —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: hftp://portal.ncdenr.org/weblwq
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

Town of Spruce Pine
System Performance Annual Report (SPAR)
Submitted as required by the NC General Assembly House Bill 1160 Clean Water Act of 1999.
Reporting Period: January 1, 2014 to December 30, 2014
I. General Information:
• Name of regulated entity:
• Responsible person:
Responsible "'s title:
Official's location:
Mailing address:
Phone number:
WWTP address:
County:
DWQ Regional Office:
Town of Spruce Pine Sewer Collection System
and Wastewater Treatment Plant
Richard Canipe
Town Manager
www.sprucepine-nc.gov
106 Highland Avenue, Spruce Pine 28777
PO Box 189; Spruce Pine, NC 28777
828-765-3000
909 Creed Pitman Road, northeast of Spruce Pine
Mitchell
Asheville
• Listing of permits: NCO021423 Wastewater Treatment Plant
WQCS00091 Sewer Collection System
WQ0002349 Land Application of Residuals
• Description of sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant:
Sewer Collection System (CS): WQCS00091 Class II
Consists of 1195 sewer connections (as of 1-13-2015) serving a population of
2050.. There are — 30 miles of gravity sewer and — 10.5 miles of force main
(-171,178 ft total). There are 14 duplex pump stations: none have SCADA,
7 have telemetry, 14 have dual high water alarms, and 7 have diesel emergency
generators on -site. The fuel vender is Tri-Co Oil Company (Spruce Pine). The
equipment service contactor is Blue Ridge Standby Power (Marion). The
generators (self -tests weekly) are located at the following pump station locations:
Beaver Creek pump, station - 60 KW -Kohler
Burleson Hill pump station - 75 KW - Generac
Carter's Ridge pump station - 100 KW - Generac
DOC Prison #1 pump station - 80 .KW - Onan
DOC Prison # 2 pump station - 60 KW - Generac
Shannon Drive pump station — 25 KW - Kohler
Mitchell High pump station — 26 Kw - Kohler
Ten percent (17,118 ft.) of the system is required to be cleaned annua
of 17,000 feet of line was cleaned in 2014.EI-Mv.i IM,

_ are scheduled for cleaning.
There have been two new generators and lift stations added. This includes
l 2 miles of gravity, sewer, — 3 miles of force main and two new lift stations to
connect the Mitchell County High School (in Ledger). This eliminated the
discharge of NPDES permit # NC0066737 which is'a 0.0144 MGD WWTP
consisting of: two septic tanks; dosing tank with dual alternating pumps; dual
surface sand filters; 20 gpm UV disinfection;_ and effluent aeration tank.
Wastewater Treatment -Plant (WWTP): NC0021423 Class III
2.0 MGD (phased permit 0.5 MGD & 2.0 MGD) WWTP consisting of:
US Filter Rex III (Envirex) ® mechanically cleaned bar screen (in operation since
1998 — needs replacing);
potable water hydrant at influent (for wash down water) (needs repair or
replacement);
(screenings disposal — GDS pick-up 2/mo to landfill);
influent pump station with duplex 1111 gpm pumps with audible high water alarm
and autodialer;
Eutek TeaCup O headworks grit removal system;
(grit disposal — GDS pick-up every 60 days to landfill);
(trickling filter — out of service);
Milltronics HydroRanger 0 influent ultrasonic flow. meter;
Hach Sigma 900 O refrigerated composite sampler;
Siemens Orval ® three concentric ring oxidation ditch with four 40 HP rotary
aerators;
circular clarifier (# 3— out of service)
dual 55 ft dia circular clarifiers; (#1 — in service; #2 clarifier — out of service);
sludge pump station with duplex 1389 gpm wet well pumps; `
gas chlorine -feed system (uses 150 #,cylinders);
baffled chlorine contact basin (converted primary clarifier);
Wallace and Tierman Acutec 35 sulfur dioxide gas injection dechlorination feed
system (uses 150 # cylinders);
dechlorination basin;
American Sigma 0 refrigerated effluent composite sampler;,
(anaerobic sludge digestor — out of service);
aerobic sludge digestor with dual 25 HP floating aerators (converted one old ASB,
other one never converted);
1.0 meter Ashbrook Klampress O belt filter press (— 20% solids);
polymer feed system with Brennfloc CP622 O (cationic);
3 sludge drying beds;
300 KW diesel Spectrum.3000S emergency generator with automatic transfer
switch (Blue Ridge Standby Power);
90 degree v-notch weir; and
Endress-Houser® ultrasonic flow measuring equipment with totalizer and circular
chart recorder.

Sludge Management: WQ0002349 Land Application of Residuals
The sludge drying beds have not been used in several years, nor has the land
application site been used in several years. Sludge is dewatered utilizing a
cationic polymer and 1.0 meter Ashbrook Klampress O belt filter press. The belt
press is operated 2 days per week. The dried sludge is.hauled by E. Luke
Green Co. to the Iris Glen Landfill, located in Johnson City, TN.
II. Performance Summary:
Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies.
By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions,
environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited to):
Permit Limit Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
October 2014 there was approximately 5000 gallons of sewage spilled at
Riverside Park that entered the North Toe River. This was reported to the DWQ and a
statement was issued on channel 13 WLOS for public notification. This was a violation of
the collection permit. This was from .an unusual power issue.
The flow calculation on the effluent discharge weir was calculated on the wrong
angle.
The bar -screen was noted in need of replacement.
None of these required a civil assessment.
Monitoring and Reporting Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments) (Illegal) Bypass of
treatment facilities`
2014 there were none
Sanitary Sewer Overflows* - NOVs and Civil Assessments (*Estimated total monthly
volumes and locations .of events in which more than 1,000 gallons of waste
reached surface waters.
October 2014 there was approximately 5000 gallons of sewage spilled at .
Riverside Park that entered the North Toe River. This was reported to the DWQ and a
statement was issued on channel 13 WLOS for public notification. This was a violation of
the collection permit:
Description of -any known environmental impact of violations

2014 - none known
Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies
The weir on the, waste plant effluent discharge was recalculated to the right angle two
days after it was found. The flow is now accurate.
The existing Bar Screen is functional but not efficient. We are currently seeking
funding and design for a replacement device.
Summary:
The wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system is well operated and
maintained by the contractors and Town's staff. The overall performance indicates
general compliance with permits.
There are several pieces of equipment that are in need of replacement, due to age
and wear. The Town budgets annually for needed replacements to maintain
efficient operations.
III. Notification
Copies of the System Performance Annual Report (SPAR) are available upon request
at the Town of Spruce Pine's Town Hall.
IV. Certification
A. Certified Operators in Responsible Charge:
Operator information:
WWTP ORC contractor:
WWTP ORC:
WWTP back-up ORCs:
>� Coll. Sys. ORC:
Coll. Sys. back-up ORC:
American Water
Darrell J. Graham
Phillip D. Burleson
Russell P. Lankford
Joseph Simmons
Elbert E Stamey III
Alan Dale Robinson
(www.amwater.com)
Cert. # 25819
WW-III
Cert. # 9907
WW-II
Cert. # 29246
WW-III
Cert. # 985166
CS-1
Cert #
WW-III
Cert. # 990612
CS-1
Cert. # 990618
CS-1
B. Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete:
I, Richard Canipe, certify that this report is accurate and complete, to the best of
my knowledge.
Signature of responsible official and date of report:

Richard Canipe
Date

April 2, 2015
Mr. Richard Canipe
Town Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
PO BOX 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
martin.mcgill.-
management consulting .
■
RE. Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan, Financial Analysis & Rate Study
Dear Mr. Canipe,
Martin -McGill is pleased to submit this proposal to furnish services for .the above referenced project. It us our
understanding that this project need is being driven by DENR's recent site visit to the Town where one of the outcomes
was for the Town to update its wastewater CIP. The proposal below outlines our proposed scope for completing the
wastewater CIP, incorporating the CIP into the financial analysis produced during our recent Water CIP project and
finally, as an optional service, performing a water / sewer rate study:
Proposed Scope of Services
Our firm's approach to the project is a series of specific tasks designed to address the proposed project in accordance
with the Town's request. Each task is described in sufficient detail to allow the Town to determine each task's objective
and scope.
Wastewater Engineering Program Planning
1. Collect and review existing wastewater program goals and plans, previous capital project plans, cost
estimates, studies, interlocal agreements and any other documents that present information and data
pertaining to proposed or pending capital projects or.unmet capital needs. .
2. Conduct work session with the Town to:
a. Review the Town's previous Capital Improvement Plan and discuss projects that were
completed and could be removed. Discuss potential needs for additional support surrounding
completed projects. Also review non completed projects and determine which should remain as
_ a planned initiative and which are no longer a priority and can be removed.
b. Outline new wastewater related capital needs.
C. Identify new operating and maintenance expenses and/or users that will be created due to
proposed capital projects.
3. Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and related expenses.
4. Document proposed sewer capital projects, costs, timing and duration of each effort within the 10-year_
planning timeline for each of the efforts identified.
Developing the Capital Improvements�Plan
Using the cost and timing estimates provided by the engineer, our financial team will then:
1. Review the needs for miscellaneous capital assets including vehicles and equipment.
2. Distinguish between projects that are routine or re -occurring capital outlay from those that are non -routine
and involve substantial capital investments, involving specific appropriations or debt.
3. Develop a 10 year CIP schedule that depicts the Town's Wastewater Capital Improvement, operations
M
and maintenance needs during the planning period along with their representative cost estimates and
o
proposed timeline.
4. Review and update the projects that were outlined in the 2014 Water CIP planning effort to include the
wastewater improvements.
Cz
a

5.. Address methods of financing each project contained in the CIPs including the use of existing revenues,
anticipated revenues from related new users, and new debt.
Financial Analysis
Update the financial analysis of the revenues and expenses associated with -the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund.
This analysis would be prepared for a ten-year period. It would evaluate the cost of providing water and sewer services,
project revenues and expenditures, estimate appropriate annual allocations for capital outlay, and determine future
debt service requirements.
Rate & Fee Review {OPTIONAL}
1. Update the rate model (fixed/volume rate structures) that identifies water and sewer costs, identifies user
groups, and addresses water/sewer equity. The model would propose viable alternative approaches for
user rates.
2. Analyze the Town's current tap and cost recovery water and sewer fees and compare against peers and
industry best practices. Make recommendations for changes / improvements as identified.
3. Generate an updated rate review, which would use the financial analysis as the basis for establishing the
present and future needs for new revenues from water and sewer rate increases. Rate changes would .
be recommended which address future revenue requirements, while maintaining a structure that can be
implemented by the Town -and easily understood by customers.
Final Steps and Deliverables
■- Prepare a draft report, CIP and financial model.
■ Present the draft to the Town Manager for final review. Make refinements to the draft based on the Manager's
input.
■ Prepare and make a presentation of the study's findings and' conclusions to the Town Council in a Work
Session,
■ Make Town Council refinements to the final draft, and publish the final report.
Assumptions
■ Town will provide copies of all needed reports and any supporting information requested.
■ The engineering team will conduct one work session onsite with the Town to review and plan for wastewater
improvement initiatives.
■ The financial team will conduct two working sessions to prepare assumptions and review the findings and
conclusions of this study.
■ The financial team will attend one Council work session to review the findings and recommendations in the
plan.
■ Not included in the. rate study is the analysis of the various additional fees the Town charges for certain
activities. This can be included for an additional fee.
Proposed Proiect Fee:
Martin -McGill proposes to provide services for the scope outlined within for a fees described above, plus reimbursable
expenses. Our fee would be assessed monthly based on progress, in accordance with Martin-McGill's and McGill Associate's
current schedule of fees and expenses.
Work Product
Fee
Team Assigned
Wastewater Engineering Program Planning
$5,000
McGill Associates
Capital Improvement Plan and Financial Analysis
$11,500
Martin -McGill
Total
$16,500
OPTIONAL W/S Rate / Fee Study
$6,500
Martin -McGill
bn
CZ
w

We are excited about the opportunity to once again serve you and the Town of Spruce Pine on this important project
and we are prepared to begin work immediately upon receipt of your notice to proceed. We would be pleased to meet
with you to discuss .the proposed scope of work, at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Martin -McGill, Inc.
Jessica Martin -Lane
Partner
The terms and conditions outlined in this Martin -McGill proposal are accepted by the Town of Spruce Pine and you
are hereby authorized to proceed:
Richard Canipe
Town Manager
Date
M
w
O
M
a)
an
CZ
a

-Pat McCrory
Governor
Ala
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
John E. Skvada, III
Secretary
December 31, 2014
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7012 1010 0002 1967 9019
Richard Canipe, Town Manager
- Town of Spruce. Pine _
P.O. Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Collection System Inspection
Spruce Pine Collection System
-NOV=2014-PC=0272
Permit No: WQCS00091
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Canipe:.
Enclosed please' find a copy of the Inspection. Reportfrom- the inspection conducted on November. 21, 2014.
The Collection System Inspection was conducted by Linda Wiggs of the Asheville Regional, Office. You, -were
present during the inspection as were Russell Lankford, Darrell Graham, Elbert &amey and Joe Simmons: The
collection system program was found to be in violation of Permit. WQCS00091 for the following items:
Performance Standards:
Permit Condition # I..4. The fats, oils and grease education is occurring once a year via text in the water. bills.
Distribution of educational material is required twice a year.
Permit Condition # I. 5. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is dated through 2015-16; a new CIP covering 3-5
years will need to be developed.
Permit Condition # f. 6. The manhole just upstream of the Depot pump station has what appeared to be a
bypass/overflow line. This line has to .be immediately removed or permanently capped.
Operation and Maintenance:
Permit Condition # II. 1. There is not an Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) designated who possesses a
valid certificate of a grade CS-2. The permit requirement for the Permittee to designate an ORC was. required by
mid -April 2013. An ORC designation form shall be submitted immediately. 3
Water Quality Regional Operations —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/weblwq/
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
1
71v

Spruce Pine Collection System a
December 31, 2014
Page 2 of 2
Other items of deficiencies were also noted; if not address these items could lead to violations.
Performance Standards:
Permit Condition # I. 4. The Depot pump station had been pumped 2 weeks prior to the inspection; however the
pump station had a fair amount of grease present —This pump station receives several non-residential users;
increased attention/actions to these users according to the local Grease Ordinance may be warranted.
Operation and Maintenance:
Permit Condition # I. 2. The line along the south side of the North Toe River between the manholes at
TriCounty Oil and -the Ball -Field needs immediate cleaning: -Inspection of the-inanholes-along this -line -revealed
4" of sediment (sand, gravel) present. Where. this sediment is coming from also needs to be evaluated and
remediated.
Records/Inspections:
Permit Conditions # III. 1. and # V. L .Record keeping needs to be improved. Ms. Wiggs sent an email on
December 11, 2014 to you containing collection system operator logs_ that should be considered for use to assist
in improving the records requirements. The collection system map also needs to be updated.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for important details on the inspection.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this
office within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of this letter. You should address all actions taken"and/or
list specific timelines when actions will be taken to prevent the recurrence of similar -situations. If you should -
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Wiggs at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations.
Asheville Regional Office
Enc. Inspection Report
cc: MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
�AROaFiles
G:\WR\WQ\Mitchell\Collection Systems\Spruce Pine Collection System\CEI.NOV-2014-PC-0272.doc

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00091 Effective: 04/01/13 Expiration: 03/31118 - Owner:
- Town of Spruce Pine
SOc: Effective: Expiration: Facility:
Spruce Pine Collection System
County: Mitchell .
PO Box 189
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Persons Richard Canipe` Title: Town Manager"'
Phone: 828=765-3000
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Certification:
Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Re presentative(s):,. J.
Related Permits:
NC0021423 :. Town of'Spruce Pine- Spruce Pine VWVf P
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Entry Time: 10:OOAM Exit Time:
r
02:OOPM
— Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs A /
D�
Phone: [phone] Ext.4653
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 Regmts--
Records Monitoring & Rpting Reqmts
E .Inspections
Pump Station Manhole
Lines
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

J f
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner -Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Performance Standards:
Permit Condition # I. 4. FOG education is occurring once a year via text in the water bills. Distribution of educational
material is required twice a year. The Depot PS had been pumped 2 weeks prior; however the PS had a fair amount of
grease present. This.,PS receives several non-residential users; increased attention/actions to these users according to the
local Grease Ordinance maybe warranted.
Permit Condition # 1. 5. The CIP is dated through 2015-16; a new CIP covering 3-5 years will need to be developed.
Permit Condition # 1.6. The manhole just upstream of the Depot PS has what appeared to be an overflow line. This line has
---to-be-immediately-removed-or-permanently-capped------------------------------- -- — --- —---------------------------------=--
Operation and Maintenance:
Permit Condition # II.1. There is not an ORC designated who possesses abalid certificate of a grade CS-2. The permit
requirement for the Permittee to designate an ORC was required by mid- April 2013. An ORC designation form shall be
submitted immediately.
Permit Condition # 1.2 and # 11. 8. The line along the south side of the river between the manhole at TriCounty Oil and the
Ball Field needs immediate cleaning. Inspection of manholes along this line revealed 4" of sediment (sand, gravel) present.
Where this sediment is coming from also needs to be evaluated -and remediated.
Records/Inspections:
Permit Conditions # III. 1. # V. 1. Record keeping needs to be improved. The inspector sent an email on December 11,
2014 to Mr. Canipe containing collection system operator logs that should be considered for use to assist in improving the
records requirements. The map also needs to be updated.
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
What educational tools are used?
Text within the water bill is sent annually.
Need to send FOG information twice a year.
Consider using forms sent via email on 12/11/2014 to document FOG education. Also consider using a flyer
insert or something more than text to catch the user's attention.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance%Legal-_ uthority available?__ -__ __. . _._ _ _. _...._ - _ _. -_ .: __.__ . __ __- _ W❑_ ❑_❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? 0 ❑ 1:3 ❑
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation) El ❑ ❑
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
J
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
WO ❑ ❑
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP cover.three to five year period?
_❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
M ❑ ❑ El
Does CIP include description of project area?
W Q ❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
0. ❑ El ❑ „ ,
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
0 ❑ ❑ ;❑ .
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
$828,000.00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
$187,000.00
CIP Comments
The CIP is only until 2015-2016.
A new one will need to be developed through the next M years.
Grease Trap inspections and FOG education in the vicinity of Depot PS needs to be'increased.
Is system free of known points of bypass?
❑ ❑ ❑
If no, describe type of bypass and, location
A bypass line was found during the inspection of the manhole just upstream of the Depot PS.
This bypass will have to be removed immediately.
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
24-hour contact numbers
❑ ❑ ❑
If no, list deficient -pump stations
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Number of pump stations
14
Page: 3

. f
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce, Pine
Inspection:Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Number of pump stations that have SCADA o
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
Number of pump stations that.have only audible and visual alarms
Number of pump stations that do not meet, permit requirements
# Does the permittee have a root control program?
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
_ __. The_town has a jetterwith- a -cutter head.--
Comment:
Inspections
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
Are records available that document pump station inspections?
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
Are records available that document citizen complaints?
# 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?
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
Comment: All PS are inspected daily.
Operation & Maintenance Reauirements
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 needed, regularly.
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
What is the schedule 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?
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
T
7
❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
0,❑ ❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑❑■❑
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑ ..
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
0• ❑ ❑-❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
0❑❑❑'.
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 4

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection, -type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit- Routine
Are system cleaning records available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Line along the river,has signficant sediment buildup.
Phone discussion with Mr. Canipe.informied him this line had to be a priority:' ;
Isl a,Spill Response Action Plan available? 0 ❑ ❑ El
D h I
oes t e p an Include.
24-hour contact numbers ,
❑ ❑ D
Response time
0 ❑ ❑ ❑,
Equipment list and spare parts'inventory
❑ ❑ El ;
Access to cleaning equipment
❑ ❑ ❑
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
❑ ❑ -❑
Source of emergency funds
0 ❑ El ❑
Site sanitation and: cleanup materials
❑ ❑ "❑
Post-overflow/spill assessment
❑ ❑ ❑ ..
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
0 ❑ : ❑ ❑
Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑.
Comment: Emergency/After hour phone numbers to report SSO need to be added to SRAP.
Redords
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and -complaints available?
0 -❑ ❑ ❑
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?
: ❑ E ❑ ❑
i
If yes, is there'a corrective action plan?
0 ❑ ❑ 13 r
Is a map;of the system, available? -
.❑ ❑ ❑•
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes .
. ❑ Ell ❑
Pipe materials
❑ ❑ El I
Pipe location
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Flow direction. , .
❑` 9 `❑ ❑ '
Approximate pipe age
❑ NEE ,
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
Map needs to be updated.
Mr. Canipe stated their consultant will be. updating the map.
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? _r
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
_
' -
Page: 5
iS

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner -Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/2112014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Monitorinq and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are public notices and proof of publication available? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If no, which one(s)?
Comment:
TRICOUNTY MH - MH acro:
Manhole
Is manhole accessible?
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
Is manhole cover present?
# Is manhole properly seated?
# Is manhole in good condition?
# Is invert in good condition?
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
Are vents free of submergence?
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
Comment: Excessive sand/gravel 4" deep.
Evidence of surging.
DEPOT PS -
Pump Station
Purrip'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?
0
Yes No NA NE
.M ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
El El ❑
0❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
'M❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
❑0❑❑
❑ ❑ M ❑
❑■❑
❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
Duplex
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
❑ ❑ ❑
❑❑❑l
❑■❑❑
Page: 6

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner -Facility: Town of Spruce Pine °
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for visit: Routine
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is "auto polling"feature/SCADA present?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
❑ ❑- M ❑
Is simple telemetry present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is simple telemetry operational?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms present?
. ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
--Is the Pump station inspected as -required?- — - - - - - - - - -'
--❑ '❑ ❑
Are backflow devices in place?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are backflow devices operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are air relief valves in place?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are air relief valves operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is an emergency generator available?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
❑ ❑ ❑
is the generator operable?
❑ ❑ M ❑
# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
0- ❑ ❑ ❑
Does it include:
Instructions for notification? ❑ ❑ I❑
Pump station identifier? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Emergency phone number ❑ ❑ ❑
Is public access limited?" M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is pump station, free of overflow piping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are,run times comparable -for multiple pumps?
Comment: This is a very old PS. It had been pumped 2 weeks ago and there was a moderate amount of
grease stil present: Grease Education in this area needs to be increased.
The upstream MH has a bypass line. By design you can't see all of the components of this PS.
ALONG N. TOE RVR - Sout
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerie) Lines Yes No NA NE
Is right-of-way accessible for emergency? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions? El❑ El
Is line/right-of-way free of evidence of leakage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there areas of exposed line? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material? ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 7
L

_ 11 c
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Are water crossing and supports in good condition? ❑ ❑ M ❑
# Is right-of-way free of non -utility motorized traffic? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is line free of visible damage? A ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there siphons in this system? ❑ ❑ M ❑
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
Comment: As indicated by MH inspections this line appears to have significant sediment impacts which
would cause capacity concerns.
The ROW was not clear, it had brush and_sapplings growing. A truck.could get through though_
There was also exposed line between the Tri Co MH and the ball field MH.
DEPOT PS MH - MH just up
Manhole
'
Yes No NA NE
Is manhole accessible?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the manhole free ofvisible signs of overflow?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole cover present?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole properly seated?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole in good condition?
❑ N ❑ ❑
# Is invert in good condition?
❑ 0. ❑ ❑
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive sand?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are vents free of submergence?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
❑0 ❑ ❑
Comment: This manhole has a bypass/overflow pipe
that will have to be removed/capped immediately.
Evidence of surging.
BALLPARK MH - MH upstr(
Manhole
Is manhole accessible?
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
Is manhole cover present?
# Is manhole properly seated?
# Is manhole in good condition?
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 8

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner- Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/21/2014 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
# Is invert in good condition?
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?1:1 El
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? 0 ❑
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
Is manhole free of excessive sand? El 0 M ❑
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
Are vents free of submergence? Q ❑ N ❑
Are manholes -free of bypass structures or pipes? - - " -Q Q 0
Comment: Excessive amount of sand/_gravel 4".
Evidence of sur_gin_g.
Are storm drains tied into this line?
I
0
Page: 9

February 4, 2015
Ms. Linda Wiggs
Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Notice of Violation
Collection System Inspection
Spruce Pine Collection System
NOV-2014-PC-0272
Permit # WQCS00091
Mitchell County
Condition # I.4.
FOG education will be added to the notes section on the Spruce Pine Water.
Bill at least 2 time per year. A packet of information will be developed using
information on the NCDENR website and delivered to the restaurants in town.
Condition # I. 5.
The current C.I.P. is thru 2015 contact will be made with Martin -McGill
in Asheville to arrange for an update.
Condition # I. 6.
The Manhole at the Depot Pump Station on Locust Street has been sealed.
Condition # II. 1. Elbert Stamey Public Works Director will be retiring on 3/31/2015.
The new Public Works Director will be required to attend the first available
school after becoming employed. Dale Robinson will be attending the next
available school to work on obtaining CS-2 license. Russell Lankford will
serve as backup ORC in the interim.
Condition # I.4. Restaurants in the area served by the Depot Pump Station will be
l contacted in person and given FOG information.
Condition I.2. The Line parallel to the North Toe River will be cleaned by WNC Parking

Lots from Asheville as soon as weather permits
Condition # III. 1. & V. 1.
Forms provided by Linda Wiggs will be incorporated into the current
Record keeping.
Richard Canipe
Town Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
828-765-3000

Wiggs, Linda
From: Bass, Sarah
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 10:06 AM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Subject: RE: Spruce Pine Industrial Waste Survey
Attachments: Spruce Pine.HWA.03.pdf
Linda,
Their last HWA letter made a note that short term monitoring sampling was to occur August 2014 through July 2015.
Their next HWA is due September 2015. Also, the letter requested a modified STMP be submitted by May 2014 (CN and
Ag needed to be added). This plan has not been modified since 1999. Also, their ERP hasn't been modified since 1994.
The plan needs updating to at a minimum change the penalty wording to up to $25,000 per day per violation to reflect
the SUO. Our ERP model was updated in 2008 and lists a couple other changes as well mainly for clarification.
The main thing would be make sure they've started their STMP sampling and that Cn and Ag have been included as well
as the aeration basin needing to be sampled at least once for completion of the HWA.
Thanks,
Sarah Morrison Bass
N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Pretreatment, Emergency Response and
Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone]; fax [phone]
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/pret
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
Before printing this email, please consider your budget and the environment.
If you must print, please print only what you need and save ink with the free Eco-Font.
-----Original Message -----
From: Wiggs, Linda,
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 5:06 PM
To: Bass, Sarah'
Subject: RE: Spruce Pine Industrial Waste Survey
Thanks Sarah. I am going to do an inspection_ next Friday (11/21) of their CS and if I have time their WWTP, do you want
me to look into anything?
Linda Wiggs
[e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources -
Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and'from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties:
-----Original Message -----
From: Bass, Sarah
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 20141:29 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: [e-mail]; Wiggs, Linda
Subject: RE: Spruce Pine Industrial Waste Survey
Thanks Russell. Attached is the PERCS response to the Town's IWS submittal. A hard copy is being mailed.
Sarah Morrison Bass
N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Pretreatment, Emergency Response and
Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone]; fax [phone]
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/pret
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third. parties.
P
Before printing this email, please consider your budget and the environment.
If you must print, please print only what you need and save ink with the free Eco-Font.
-----Original Message -----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 201412:15 PM
To: Bass, Sarah
Cc: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Spruce Pine Industrial Waste Survey
Here they are Sarah. Richard got them completed.
(See attached file: IWSHC.jpg)(See attached file: IWSHSM.jpg)(See attached
file: IWSME.jpg)
Russell Lankford
Site Superintendent
American Water Contract Services
95 Clearwater Lane
Spruce Pine NC 28777
2

P:828-765-3011 WTP
P:828-765-3007 WWTP
C:828-385-1030
F:828-765-3013
E:[e-mail]
W:www.amwater.com
From: "Bass, Sarah" <[e-mail]>
To: "[e-mail]" <[e-mail]>,
Cc: "Russell. [e-mail]" <Russell. Lankford @a mwater.com>
Date: 10/31/2014 09:41 AM .
Subject:Spruce Pine Industrial Waste Survey
Richard,
Please see the information requested below. Again, PERCS has not yet received a response on this outstanding
information requested on various occasions.
Sarah Morrison Bass
N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Pretreatment, Emergency Response and
Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone]; fax [phone]
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/pret
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be. subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be'
disclosed to third parties.
P Before printing this email, please consider your budget and the
environment.
If you must print, please print only what you need and save ink with
the free Eco-Font.
From: Bass, Sarah
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 3:57 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: Spruce Pine Industrial Waste Survey
Richard,
I wanted to follow up regarding the industrial waste survey performed by the Town. Would it be possible to forward a
copy of the surveys completed by the following users? This information is outstanding for PERCS'
3

approval of the IWS. A formal response will be sent to the Town once received.
1. Hartsell Scrap Metal
2. Highland Craftsmen, Inc.
3. McKinny Electric & Machine Inc.
I believe Russell Lankford forwarded the most recent request in late September, but I hadn't yet received any
information.
They can be faxed at [phone] or scanned and emailed to [e-mail].
Thanks for your assistance,
Sarah Morrison Bass
N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Pretreatment, Emergency Response and
Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone]; fax [phone]
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/`pret
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
P Before printing this email, please consider your budget and the
environment.
If you must print, please print only what you need and save ink with
the free Eco-Font.
4

Tom• l)In �.::. aJ
NCDENR {
1
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
September 23, 2013
Richard Canipe
Town of Spruce Pine
PO Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2013-DV-0197
Permit No. WQCS00091
Town of Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine Collection System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Canipe:
A review has been conducted of the Spruce Pine Collection System's self -reported Sanitary Sewer
Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report submitted by Town of Spruce Pine. This review has shown the subject
facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WOCS00091 and/or G.S.
143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below.
Area
Violation Date
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
Violation Type
Biggerstaff Rd.
07/20/2013
5,000 gallons
Discharge
DWQ Incident # 201301674
Without Valid
Permit
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Resources may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar
situations. `If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Wiggs at 828-296-
4500.
Sincerey�
andon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Section
Cc��DWRARO iles
Central Files
PERCS Unit
G:\WQ\SWP\Mitchell\Collection Systems\Spruce Pine Collection System\NOV-2013-DV-0197.SSO.doc
Water Quality Section—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwater(ivality.org

BFILE COPY
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
Surface Water Protection Section
June 22, 2011
Ken & Sharon Hollifield
Rock House Creek Properties
124 Ray Wiseman Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Charles Wiseman
Rock House Creek Properties
968 West. Blvd.
Hartford, Conneticutt 06105
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Grassy Creek Shopping Center
Private Collection System
Repairs
Mitchell County
Dear Owners:
According to our records, Mr. Allen Hughes, Environmental Health Supervisor, Toe River
Health District, reported the discharge of sewage from your private collection system.' The
incident, was reported on 3-9-11, and occurred as a result of flooding in the creek and a piece
of wood separating the 4-inch pvc sewer pipe, which caused the discharge of sewage into
Grassy Creek. It is our understanding that repairs were made using schedule 40 PVC pipe.
The private sewer collection system that serves the Grassy Creek Shopping Center with
sewer connections from: KB's Bar-B-Que, Subway Restaurant, Grassy Creek Hardware,
McKinney -Computers and one private residence, does not meet 15A.NCAC 02T :0305 and
15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria (adopted February 12, 1996) and the Division's minimum design criteria for collection
systems.
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NofthCarohna
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer

Grassy Creek Shopping Center
June 22, 2011
Page 2 of 2
This system was installed many years ago, however, any time the collection system is
damaged, the repairs and replacement must meet the current minimum design criteria and
regulations. In order to meet the minimum design criteria for sewer collection systems, the
exposed part of the collection system must be constructed of ferrous pipe (ductile iron, steel,
etc.). Currently, the exposed section of pipe in the creek does NOT meet these standards and
will need to be replaced using ferrous pipe materials.
In addition, piers must be designed and installed to support the collection lines. Loose
rock placed by hand will not support, nor keep the collection line from shifting, and will
eventually result in the failure of the collection system. The system appears to be functional at
this time. However, whenever leaks, damages and failures occur, it must be redesigned and
replaced according to engineering standards and minimum design regulations
When heavy rains or flooding occur in the future, the PVC line will be damaged. At that
time, you will need to be prepared to make corrections in accordance with minimum design
standards. You will need to contact a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to submit
a Fast -track Collection System application to the Division, in preparation of that event..
If the engineer anticipates that work will cause the stream to be disturbed or if digging in
the stream is required, then a 404 certification from US Army Corps. of Engineers and a 401
certification from the Division will be needed. DOT appears to be viewing this as an illegal
encroachment. Please have your engineer contact DOT, as well.
Please feel free to contact Wanda Frazier of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-
4662, should you have questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
WE I I 6, , r
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Allen Hughes, Toe River District Health Department
Central Files
VhhMfltel iles',

se� le,
Grassy Creek Shopping Center u"
Hwy 226; Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
Rock House Creek Properties — family owned business
Ken & Sharon Holliifield
124 Ray Wiseman Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Charles Wiseman
968 West. Blvd.
Hartford, Conneticutt 06105
(cell: 467-1839; home: 765-4557.)
(Sharon Wiseman Hollifield's brother)
Private Collection System that serves a shopping center with connections from: KB's Bar-B-
Que, Subway, Grassy Creek Hardware, McKinney Computers, and one private residence.
According to Elbert Stamey (cell: 385-0448; office: 765-3005), Town of Spruce Pine, this private
collection system was installed in 1988. He found the paperwork for it. The owners asked the
Town Manager, Richard Canipe, if the Town would take it over. They declined.
Allen Hughes (cell: 385-1801; office: 765-2239 x 13), Environmental. Health Supervisor, Toe
River Health District, reported the incident on 3-9-11 (BIMS incident # 201100562). There had
been some flooding in the creek and a piece of wood separated the 4-inch pvc sewer pipe,
discharging sewage into Grassy Creek.
According to Ken Hollifield, they called Mark Presnell, Roto Rooter and Burleson Pumbing to
look at it. Sharon Hollifield said that they fixed it themselves. Ken said that they used schedule
40 pvc pipe. They didn't know about the requirements for replacing the exposed portion of the
line. NC Plumbing code .requires that exposed collection systems consist of ferrous pipe (ductile
iron, steel, etc.). This is the requirement for meeting the minimum design criteria for collection.
systems.
Emails from Roger:
6/16/2011 1:35 PM
Wanda the name of the plumber is Mark Aaffaph Plumbing Co. Sory I don't have a phone
number. Have you tried the county tax collector office for this property.
6/14/2011 10:57 AM
Due to the time this private collection system is assumed to have been permitted there is likely
no permit for the Grassy Creek private collection system. Just send the owners or all connected
to the line a letter of notification.
6/14/2011 10:17 AM
The Mitchell County, Grassy Creek private collection system needs a letter explaining when this
line fails or leaks it must be replaced meeting minimum design standards.

618/2011- 11:46 AM
I have no, information on this private collection system. I spoke with the plumber when he called
in the SSO from the system. He indicated the owner was aware of the issue and intended to
make corrections. I have not heard anything since. This is a bad situation and does not meet
our regulations. The owner(s) can be proactive to correct the problem or wait and make repairs
when a storm event takes out the collection system line. Also, DOT may have issue with the
line going through their culvert. Mike can provide insight into DOT's position on that issue.
Please send a letter to the owner(s) of this collection system notifying them the collection
system does not meet minimum design regulations and encourage them to make updates.
Additionally, point out that minimum design regulations will be required to be met when a storm
event results in the collection system. line being damaged and leaking wastewater to the stream

4 •
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment a
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E.
Governor Director
December 3ra, 2012
r r-xe,5our-Qes
�'T-
31
©ee-F7e
Sec ry ..
FDE1 201 1 �L)
;�-'
WATERCTYo
SI
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chuck Cranford - Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
FROM: Michael Leggett, P.E.
PERCS Unit
SUBJECT: Town of Spruce Pine Application Package
Permit No. WQCS00091
The subject collection system permit application was received by the central office on November
301t', 2012. A copy of the Collection System application package is attached for your records and
comments. If you have any questions or comments please contact me at (91.9) 807-6312 or via
email at [e-mail].
enclosures: application package
cc: PERCS Unit (electronic copy)
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOne hCarolina
Cw
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] A ,.��u'/N����
Internet: www.naterguality.org �//�YJ
An Equal Opportunity\ Affirmative Action Employer

OF WATER State of North Carolina
`off QG Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
o < SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
FORM CSA 10105
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
Application Number. (to be completed by DWQ)
<THIS ONLINE APPLICATION CAN BE FILLED OUT USING
THE TAB KEY TO MOVE THROUGH THE FIELDS>
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:,
Owner name of the municipality,public
utility, homeowners association, etc.: Town of Spruce Pine
Richard Cani a Town Manager
P.O. Box 189
Spruce Pine
State: North Carolina
28777
828-765-3000
828-765-3014
E-mail: s m r bellsouth.net
Mitchell
Richard Cani a Town Manager
Is this application new or fora permit
renewal? ❑ New x❑ Renewal of Permit No. W CS0091
H. COLLECTION SYSTEM INFORMATION:
1. Owner and name of wastewater treatment facility(ies) (WWTF) receiving wastewater. Town of Spruce Pine
2. WWTF permit number(s): NCO021423
3. Total miles of sewer (approximate): 15 Force Main 35 Gravity
—..__4 stem: -60 —
Pressure Vacuum
5. Wastewater Make -Up: 90 % Domestic/Commercial 10 % Industrial (Process)
6. Pump Station Information: Attach a current list of all major (i.e. not simplex serving a single family home as part of a
pressure sewer system) pump stations, names, capacities and their locations. Summarize below:
o Number of simplex pump stations serving a low pressure* sewer. 0
* Indicate the number of simplex type pump stations serving a low pressure sewer system that are owned/maintained such as in a residential
subdivision. This would not include pump stations that convey larger flows en route to the treatment plant or individual pumps needed to
pump to an adjacent gravity sewer. If simplex stations are listed above, pressure or vacuum mains should be shown in Item 11(3).
o Number of duplex or greater pump stations: 14
o Number of simplex stations serving multiple buildings: 0
7. Attach a list of high priority lines according to the Division's definition known to exist in the collection.sysi m"(See
Instruction E). Head the list with the system name and include "Attachment A for Condition V( i
8. Attach a copy of your current spill response plan. ® lv-
Nw 3 s
FORM: CSA 10105

9. Attach a copy of your current annual budget and current approved Capital Improvement Plan.
10. Attach a copy of your comprehensive collection system map (a CD is also acceptable, please indicate format).
maP is Cu42��+/7 7&oeu y A /Aww.-✓
11. Report any satellite systems over 200,000 gallons per day (see Instruction F). For renewals, only indicate those
re systems that anewly connected or have exceeded 200,000 galons per day since the last permit application.
0
12. Indicate the current designated collection system operators:
Main ORC Name: Elbert E Stamey III 990612
Back -Up ORC Name: Alan D Robinson 990618
Additional Back -Up ORC Name(s) and Russel Lanford 985166
Certification Number(s):
M. COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS: For new application please
reference the attached draft permit in answering these questions. Any compliance dates needed
will be put into the permit. For conditions not listed, compliance dates are not typically offered.
Permit Condition
Current
Compliance?
If no, Indicate a
Compliance
Date
Typical
Compliance
Schedule
I(3) — Grease ordinance with legal authority to inspect/enforce
x❑ Yes ❑ No
12 —18 mo. .
1(4) — Grease inspection and enforcement program
x❑ Yes ❑ No
12 —18 mo.
I(5) — Three to five year Capital Improvement Plan.
x❑ Yes ❑ No
12 —18 mo.
1(8) — Pump station identification signs.
x❑ Yes ❑ No
3 mo.
I(10) — Functional and conspicuous audible and visual alarms.
x❑ Yes ❑ No
3 — 6 mo.
II(5) — Spare pumps for any'station where one pump cannot
handle l2eak flows alone (in a duplex station. the 2°d pump is
the spare if pump reliability is met).
x❑ Yes I� N
— 9 mo_
II(7) — Accessible right -of --ways and easements.
x❑ Yes ❑ No
6 —12 mo.
11(9) — Spill response plan with Items 9 (a — h).
x❑ Yes ❑ No
3 mo.
Other comments:
FORM: CSA 10/05 Page 2

Applicant's Certification:
Note. 15A NCAC 2T .0106(b) requires an authorized individual to sign this application form. In the case of corporations,
signature is required by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president, or his duly authorized
representative. In the case of a municipal, state, or other public entity, a signature is required by either a principal executive
gfcer, ranking elected qfflcial or other duly authorized employee. Duly authorized employee's must provide proof from the
principal executive officer or ranking elected oIcial that they have been authorized to sign this application. Public Works
I, Richard Canipe, attest that this application for Town of Spruce Pine 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: Date:
**END OF FORM CSA 10105**
FORM: CSA 10105 Page 3

Town of Spruce Pine, NC
Attachment A for Condition V (4)
Permit # WQCS00091
High Priority Lines
Main interceptor parallel to North Toe River
Line from Shannon Drive to WWTP under Toe River
Collection line from East side of Town under Toe River

Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Budget Ordinance
Be it Ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina:
Section I
The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the Town
Government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, in
accordance with the chart of accounts established for the town.
General Government
182,322
Public Safety
910,001
Transportation
409,730
Environmental Protection
65,271
Cultural and Recreational
247,808
Cemetery
18,776
Economic Development
74,400
Revolving Loan
528
Total Expenditures
1,908,836
It is estimated that the following revenues will be available to the General Fund for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012 and Ending June 30, 2013.
Ad -Valorem Taxes
849,941
Other Taxes
698,987
Unrestricted Intergovernmental Revenue
8,064
Restricted Intergovernmental Revenue
89,003
Licenses and Permits
5,827
Sales and Services
40,128
Investment Earnings
2,036
Other Revenues
27,597
Revolving Loan
13,567
Fund Balance Appropriated
173,686
Total Estimated Revenues
1,908,836
Section II
The following amounts are hereby appropriated to the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.
Administration & Plant Operation
954,173
Debt Service
289,21.0
Water Operations
452,367
Sewer Operations
340,777
Total Expenditures
2,036,527
It is estimated that the following revenues will be available to the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.
Water Charges
1,218,987
Sewer Charges
785,504
Tap Fees
15,445
Availibility Fees
0
Penalties & Service Charges
12,063
Miscellaneous Revenues
4,127
Investment Earnings
401
Retained Earnings
0
Total Estimated Revenues
2,036,527

Town of Spruce Pine
Water & Sewer Pump Stations
Description
Beaver Creek SPS
Prison #1 SPS
Prison #2 SPS
Burleson Hill SPS
—6eeust A-ve SPS
�i• Feldspar SPS
Carters Ridge SPS
Pine Branch SPS
Sparks Road SPS
Sullins Branch SPS
Sunnybrook SPS
Duncan Street SPS
Henredon SPS
Mitchell High School SPS
Type
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Pumps
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
HP
20
50
30
30
8
50
3
3
5
11
2
10
30
GPM
Mfgr
900
Fairbanks
410
Fairbanks
410
Fairbanks
200
Fairbanks
100
Fairbanks
200
Fairbanks
175
Fairbanks
50
Hydromatic
50
Hydromatic
50
Hydromatic
100
Fairbanks
50
Fairbanks
300
Fairbanks
90
Keen
Const
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete,
Concrete
Concrete

' 1 r
Town of Spruce Pine — Fats, Oils and Greases Control Ordinance
A. Scope and Purpose
To aid in the prevention of sanitary sewer blockages and obstructions from contributions and accumulation of fats,
oils, and greases into said sewer system from industrial or commercial establishments, particularly food preparation
and serving facilities.
B. Definitions
1. Fats, Oils, and Greases. Organic polar compounds derived from animal and/or plant sources that contain
multiple carbon chain triglyceride molecules. These substances are detectable and measurable using analytical test
procedures established in 40 CFR 136, as may be amended from time to time. All are sometimes referred to herein
as "Grease" or "Greases".
2. Grease Trap or Interceptor. An approved device for separating and retaining waterborne Greases and Grease
complexes prior to the wastewater exiting the trap and entering the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system.
These devices also serve to collect settable solids, generated by and from food preparation activities, prior to the
water exiting the trap and entering the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system. Grease Traps and
Interceptors are sometimes referred to herein as "Grease Interceptors".
3. Cooking Establishments. Those establishments engaged in activities of preparing, serving, or otherwise making
available for consumption foodstuffs and that use one or more of the following preparation activities: cooking by
frying (all methods), baking (all methods), grilling, sauteing, rotisserie cooking, broiling (all methods), boiling,
blanching, roasting, toasting, or poaching. Also included are infrared heating, searing, barbecuing, and any other
food preparation activity that produces a hot, non -drinkable food product in or on a receptacle that requires washing.
Such establishments include, but are not limited to, restaurants, cafeterias, extended care facilities, school cafeterias
(public and private), and daycare facilities where meals for more than six (6) children are prepared, served or
otherwise made available for human consumption.
4. Non -Cooking Establishments. Those establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of precooked
foodstuffs that do not include any form of cooking. These include cold dairy and frozen foodstuffs preparation and
serving establishments.
5. Minimum Design Capability. The design features of a Grease Interceptor and its ability or volume required to
effectively intercept and retain Greases from grease -laden wastewaters discharged to the public sanitary sewer.
6. User. Any person, including those located outside the jurisdictional limits of the Town, who contributes, causes
or permits the contribution or discharge of wastewater into the POTW, including persons who contribute such
wastewater from mobile sources, such as those who discharge hauled wastewater.
C. Grease Interceptor Maintenance. Record Keenine. and Grease Removal
1. Grease Interceptors shall be installed by Users as required by the Public Works Director or his designee. Grease
Interceptors shall be installed at the User's expense, when such User operates a Cooking Establishment. Grease
Interceptors may also be required in non -cooking or cold dairy and frozen foodstuffs establishments and other
industrial or commercial establishments when they are deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works/Waste
Water Superintendents for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing Grease. No User shall allow wastewater
discharge concentration from subject Grease Interceptor to exceed 325 milligrams per liter, as identified by method
EPA Method 1664 or 275 milligrams per liter, as identified by EPA method 413. All Grease Interceptors shall be of
a type, design, and capacity approved by the Public Works Director/Waste Water Superintendents or his designee
and shall be readily and easily accessible for User cleaning and Town inspection. All such Grease Interceptors shall
be serviced and emptied of accumulated waste content as required in order to maintain Minimum Design Capability
or effective volume of the Grease Interceptor, but not less often than every thirty (30) days. Users who are required
to pass water through a Grease Interceptor shall:
a. Provide for a minimum hydraulic retention time of twenty-four (24) minutes at actual peak flow or 12
minutes at the calculated theoretical peak flow rate as predicted by the Uniform Plumbing Code fixture
Approved 01/09/2006

Town of Spruce Pine — Fats, Oils and Greases Control Ordinance
criteria, between the influent and effluent baffles with twenty (20) percent of the total volume of the Grease
Interceptor being allowed for sludge to settle and accumulate, identified hereafter as a "sludge pocket".
b. Remove any accumulated Grease cap and sludge pocket as required, but at intervals of not longer than
thirty- (30) days at the Users expense. Grease Interceptors shall be kept free of inorganic solid materials
such as grit, rocks, gravel, sand, eating utensils, cigarettes, shells, towels, rags, etc., which could settle into
this pocket and thereby reduce the effective volume of the Grease Interceptor.
c. Accept the following conditions: If any skimmed or pumped wastes or other materials removed from
Grease Interceptor are treated in any fashion onsite and reintroduced back into the Grease Interceptor as an
activity of and after said onsite treatment, the User shall be responsible for the attainment of established
Grease numerical limit consistent with and contained in (C)(1) on all discharges of wastewater from said
Grease Interceptor into the Town of Spruce Pine sanitary sewer collection and treatment system.
d. The User is required to ensure that all waste material removed from grease traps and interceptors are
disposed of in a manner that complies with all federal, state and local statutes, rules regulations, policies
and ordinances.
e. The User shall maintain a written record of trap maintenance for three (3) years. All such records will be
available for inspection by the Town at all times.
f. Operate the Grease Interceptor in a manner so as to maintain said device such that attainment of the grease
limit is consistently achieved. "Consistent" shall mean any wastewater sample taken from said Grease
Interceptor shall be subject to terms of numerical limit attainment described in (C)(1). If an establishment
desires, because of documented space constraints, an alternate to an out--of--building Grease Interceptor,
the request for an alternative location shall contain the following information:
1. Location of Town sewer main and easement in relation to available exterior space outside building
2. Existing plumbing at or in a site that uses common plumbing for all services at that site.
g. Understand and agree that: The use of biological additives as a Grease degradation agent is conditionally
permissible, upon prior written approval by the Director. Any establishment using this method of Grease
abatement shall maintain the trap or interceptor in such a manner that attainment of the Grease wastewater
discharge limit, as measured from the trap's outlet, is consistently achieved.
h. Understand and agree that: The use of automatic Grease removal systems is conditionally permissible, upon
prior written approval by the Director of Public Works/Wastewater Superintendent, of the Town of Spruce
-Pine,-and-the A4it-hell County Department shment-using tWs e,quipment shall-ep=te
the system in such a manner that attainment of the Grease wastewater discharge limit, as measured from the
unit's outlet, is consistently achieved.
i. Understand and agree that: The Director of Public Works/Wastewater Superintendent reserves the right to
make determinations of Grease Interceptor adequacy and need, based on review of all relevant information
regarding Grease Interceptor performance, facility site and building plan review and to require repairs to, or
modification or replacement of such traps.
j. Upon the prior written approval of the Public Work Director, non -cooking establishments may be exempted
from the requirements of this ordinance after an inspection of the subject premises and submission of
adequate supporting documentation, as deemed necessary in the sole and absolute discretion of the Public
Works Director. At a minimum, such supporting, documentation shall include: blue prints at the subject
premises, and a full and detailed list of all potential sources of grease at the subject premises.
Approved 01/09/2006

Town of Spruce Pine — Fats, Oils and Greases Control Ordinance
k. Grease traps and interceptors may also be required in other facilities, as deemed necessary by the Town's
designated Enforcement Official or Public Works Director. Impact and (ii) such overflow, spill, leak or
other event may be attributed in part or in whole to a particular User, then the Town will seek enforcement
action under the Sewer Use Ordinance, and/or the Pretreatment Enforcement Plan. For purposes of this
section and overflow, spill, leak or other event shall be deemed to have an environmental impact when (i)
such overflow or other event in voices and amount of wastewater equal to or in excess of one thousand
(1000) gallons, or (ii) any amount of wastewater reaches any body of surface water.
I. No non -grease laden sources are allowed to be connected sewer lines intended for Grease Interceptor
service.
m. Users shall supply (i) an adequate sampling point down stream of grease trap or interceptor, prior to mixing
with other sanitary flows, and (ii) an accessible entry into each chamber of the grease trap or interceptor.
The minimum requirement for the sampling point shall be a four -inch (4") vertical clean out.
n. Access manholes, with a minimum diameter of 24 inches, shall be provided over each chamber and
sanitary tee. The access manholes shall extend at least to finished grade and be designed and maintained to
prevent water inflow or infiltration. The manholes shall also have readily removable covers to facilitate
inspection, Grease removal, and wastewater sampling activities. All Manhole Construction shall conform
to the Town of Spruce Pine's Specifications.
o. Users shall empty and service grease traps and interceptors to comply with the perform aces criteria in
Section C (1) of this ordinance as often as necessary, but in any event no longer than every thirty (30) days.
Under the counter types of grease traps and interceptors shall be cleaned at least daily, and shall comply
with the performance criteria in Section C of this ordinance. There shall be no reintroduction of
wastewater back into the grease trap or interceptor unless and until reintroduction of wastewater back into
the grease trap or interceptor unless and until said wastewater has been proven to contain 325 mg/1 or less
of grease: Under no circumstances shall the sludge or scum layer be reintroduced or discharged into the
Town's wastewater collection system or POTW
D. Enforcement
1. No later than one (1) year after adoption of this ordinance, all users shall install grease traps or interceptors
designed to limit the introduction, contribution and discharge of greases into the Town's wastewater
collection system, or POTW. Grease traps and interceptors with appropriate sampling or inspection points
shall be installed at the User's expense whenever any user operates a commercial establishment, industrial
establishment, or a cooking establishment, or when required by the Director of Public Works. Grease traps
and interceptors must have a minimum capacity of one thousand (1000) gallons or more as required to
a ect a grease concentration maximum of 325 1n . —
2. Except as provided herein, for a period of one year following adoption of this Ordinance, although
installation of Grease Interceptors will be required to be installed, no enforcement actions will be taken
under this Ordinance for failure to achieve limits on Grease discharges from Grease Interceptors.
3. If an obstruction of a Town sewer main(s) occurs that causes a sewer overflow to the extent that an impact
on the environment is realized and that said overflow or failure of the sanitary sewer collection system to
convey sewage can be attributed in part or in whole to an accumulation of Grease in the Town's sewer
main(s), the Town of Spruce Pine will take appropriate enforcement actions, as stipulated in the Town's
Ordinance, against the generator or contributor of such Grease.
E. Penalty & 52.050
Any Person, Firm or Corporation violating any provisions of the Fats, Oil and Grease control
Ordinance shall be subject to a Civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per day plus costs outlined
in 52.050 E-2 and 3, as set forth in the Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Enforcement Matrix.
Approved 01/09/2006

Town of Spruce Pine — Fats, Oils and Greases Control Ordinance
a. A citation for said civil penalty shall be issued by the Town Manager.
b. Each Citation for a civil penalty must be paid within the specified number of days on the
citation after issuance.
c. Each and every day that the -violation continues in violation of any provision of the Fats,
Oil and Grease control Ordinance shall be a separate and distinct offense.
2. In addition to the Enforcement Matrix the violator shall be responsible for the reimbursement
to the Town of Spruce Pine of all expenses that the town incurs due to the violation. These
expenses include but are not limited to equipment cost, material cost, labor cost, for site
remediation and cost recovery of a sanitary sewer overflow.
3. The violator of shall also be responsible for all costs associated with a public or private
penalty against the town due to any fats, oils, and grease ordinance violation.
Approved 01/09/2006

Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Wastewater Collection System
Spill Response Plan
(Communications, Assessment and Response Procedures)
This plan is to be implemented in the event of a spill or overflow of the Wastewater
Collection System. The plan is intended to allow response by key personnel within sixty
(60) minutes of a reported spill.
INITIAL RESPONSE
Spill reported to or detected by a Collection System Operator.
Wastewater Collection Operator will make preliminary assessment of the spill site within
the first fifteen (15) minutes after the spill is first reported unless Maintenance Personnel
are already available on site.
Public Utilities Representative or Wastewater Collections Operator makes contact with
key personnel from attached list within the first fifteen (15) minutes of a reported spill
beginning with and continuing through the key personnel list until positive contact is
made. Preliminary assessment information made available to responding personnel and
instructions provided to Public Utilities Representative or Collections System Operator is
required.
Key Personnel reach spill site and continue assessment as required, and described in the
containment and source control section of this plan.
Key Personnel begin renewal action to eliminate the cause of the obstruction and/or
system failure as outlined in the containment and source control diction of this plan.
POST SPILL RESPONSE
After containment is achieved, the Division of Water Quality must be contacted as soon
as possible, but no later than twenty-four (24) hours after initial detection if.
The spill has reached the surface waters; or the spill exceeds one thousand (1000)
gallons.
ANY SPILLS EXCEEDING 1000 GALLONS OR REACHES ANY SURFACE
WATER MUST BE REPORTED WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS TO
DWQ.
Spills that are fully contained, removed quickly and are less than one thousand (1000)
gallons are not required to be reported to DWQ. A spill report form should be attached to
this plan and filled out and kept on file.

KEY PERSONNEL CONTACT NUMBERS
CONTACT / TITLE
TELEPHONE
Elbert Stamey
Res.
[phone]
Public Works Director
Cell
[phone]
Roger Carpenter
Res.
[phone]
Public Works Supervisor
Richard Canipe
Res.
[phone]
Town Manager
Cell
[phone]
Russell Lankford
Plant
[phone]
Project Manager — American Water
Cell
[phone]
Spruce Pine Wastewater Plant
[phone]
Spruce Pine Town Hall
[phone]

SOURCE CONTROL AND CONTAINMENT PROCEDURE
Depending on the nature of the spill or overflow, the initial assessment should initiate the
priority of source control and/or containment.
If the source can be isolated through valves, plugs or other methods, the flow should be
discontinued immediately or reduced to the least event possible. If pumps are not
operating the electrical panels should first be inspected to determine if power has been
cut off at the breaker. If so, power should be restored to the pumps.
Containment methods will typically include the use of sand or dirt of some description to
build dikes on both land and at any potential surface waters or the use of a backhoe to
construct a containment pit to prevent spillage from reaching surface waters.
In ascertaining the cause, several potential factors should be considered in the cause of
pump station overflow.
Is the pump station receiving external power?
Are the pumps receiving power from the breaker panel?
Is the pump straining to work or not responding?
Is the impeller obstructed? Is the motor burnt?
After the above questions have been answered, a proper response can be formulated.
If the above problem is electrical and cannot be rectified with the in-house personnel,
immediately initiate contact with the electrical contractor listed on the Contractors and
Vendors List.
- e _ contact1 emergMey­
management from the attached Contractors and Vendors List.
If the problem is mechanical in nature, collect parts from maintenance shop and initiate
repairs.
If parts are not in inventory, immediately contact and order parts to be delivered as soon
as possible from vendors listed on the Contractors and Vendors List.
In the event of a sewer blockage causing a manhole overflow, immediately jet out line,
removing blockage with sewer jetting machine.

CONTACT LIST FOR CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS
Plumbing, Trenching and Digging
Phillips Grading [phone]
Sewer Pump Trucks
Mayland Septic Company [phone]
[phone] (cell)
Electrical Contractor
McKinney Electric [phone]
Electrical Company
Progress Energy [phone]
French Broad Electric [phone]
Parts/Equipment

RESPONSE EQUIPMENT
Backhoe
Pressure Washer
Sewer Pipe & Fittings
Safety Equipment
Portable Pump
Portable Generator & Lights
SUPPLIES
Lime, Straw, Chlorine, Rubber Gloves, Boots, Goggles, Mask

OUTFALL
Put up warning tape "DANGER — DO NOT ENTER" around S.S.O.. site.
In an open are, lime (powder) heavily and till. Repeat the procedure to ensure contact of
all affected areas. Broadcast seed and straw.
In the area where there is undergrowth of small trees, wash the area with doses of water.
Continue with the water until no waste remains. Wait twelve (12) hours, and then lime
the area heavily, being sure lime does not enter any surface waters.
NOTE:
Do not lime if the weather forecast is predicting rain.
IN CITIZENS YARD
Till the entire area if possible; apply lime and follow-up with the seed and straw.
If the waste is not visible apply the lime and two (2) inches of topsoil and mix
thoroughly. Apply lime lightly, broadcast seed and straw.
ON ASPHALT OR CONCRETE
Set up containment at/or near the storm drainage system; do not let the spill enter the
storm drainage system.
Put up black tape or red "DANGER — DO NOT ENTER" around the S.S.O. area.
Spread lime on spillage and sand (or equivalent material) to a depth of one (1) inch. Let
This stand ne lour, sweep "sI nd up. ir moisture or grease -is still present, repeat
the procedure.
After removing the contaminated material, wash down the area with high water pressure
and sodium hypochlorite (bleach). Pump this back into the sewer system. Dispose of
sand properly.
If the spill goes into the storm drainage system, refer to any receiving water procedure.

SURFACE WATERS AFFECTED BY SPILL
(Stream or Creek Waters
1. Take conductivity reading of the affected surface waters in order to determine the
proper placement of the dam. -The dam needs to be constructed near a manhole or
at a location that is accessible to the jet/vacuum truck. Placement of the dam
should be at a point where the lowest conductivity reading is measured if possible.
Build hydrant water without dam failure. Station two at the dam that are capable
of handling creek overflow. Use one pump for a backup. Have a backhoe at the
site with extra material at all times so dam can be rebuilt if a breach occurs.
Pump effluent from the dam into the manhole.
2. If rip rap is in creek, wash down with high water pressure until there is no waste
residue remaining on/or within rip rap structure.
3. Put up warning tape, black or red "DANGER — DO NOT ENTER" from the
S.S.O. site and at 400-foot downstream intervals until reaching the pump site.
Bring the samples to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Pull samples every twenty-
four (24) hours until fecal-coliform readings less than 500 colonies are obtained.
4. If sludge enters surface waters, broom creek bottom and sides until there is no
sludge residue remaining.
5. If surface waters flow into a body of water used for recreation, and/or drinking,
notify the affected county and local officials as soon as the problem is discovered.

Facility information
NPDES permit #: NCO021423 Mitchell County
Facility name: Town of Spruce Pine WWTP
WWTP class: III
WWTP type: 2.0 MGD (phased permit 0.5 MGD .& 2.0 MGD). WWTP
.consisting of:
US Filter Rex III (Envirex) ® mechanically cleaned bar screen
(in operation since 1998 - needs replacing);
potable water hydrant at influent (for wash down water)
(needs repair or replacement);
(screenings disposal - GDS. pick-up 2/mo to landfill);
influent pump station with duplex 1111 gpm pumps with
audible high water alarm and autodialer;
Eutek Teacup ® headworks grit removal system;
(grit disposal - GDS pick-up every 60 days to landfill);
(trickling filter - out of service);
Milltronics HydroRanger ® influent ultrasonic flow meter;
Hach Sigma 900 ®'refrigerated composite sampler;
Siemens Orval ®,three concentric ring oxidation ditch with
four 40 HP rotary aerators;
circular clarifier (# 1- out of service)
dual 55 ft dia circular clarifiers; (#2 - in service; #3 clarifier -
out of service);
sludge pump station with duplex 1389 gpm wet well pumps;
gas chlorine feed system (uses 150 # cylinders);
baffled chlorine contact basin (converted primary clarifier);
Wallace and Tierman Acutec 35 sulfur dioxide gas injection
dechlorination feed system (uses 150 # cylinders);
dechlorination basin;
American Sigma ® refrigerated effluent composite sampler;
(anaerobic sludge digestor - out of service);
aerobic sludge digestor with. dual 25 HP floating aerators
(converted one old ASB, other one never converted);
1.0 meter Ashbrook Klampress ® belt filter press (- 20%
solids);
polymer feed system with Brennfloc CP622 ® (cationic);
3 sludge drying beds;

300. KW diesel Spectrum 3000S emergency generator with -
automatic transfer switch (Blue Ridge. Standby Power);
90 degree v-notch weir; and
Endress-Houser ® ultrasonic flow measuring equipment
with totalizer and circular chart recorder.
Annual Average Flow: 0.306 MGD in 2008; 0.274 MGD in 2009; 0.291 in 2010
Maximum Daily Flow: 0.430 in 2008; 0.410 in 2009; 0.453 in 2010
A to C: Authorization to Construct issued 8-13-2007 for a new 1.0
meter belt filter press (in operation in June 2008).
A to C for new plant issued 11-4-1996. New oxidation ditch
WWTP on-line 8-29-1998.
Collection System: WQCS00091 Class.11
Consists of 1192 sewer connections (as of 5-3-2011) serving a
population of — 2050. There are — 30 miles of gravity- sewer and — 2.42
miles of force main (-171,178 ft total).. There are 13 duplex pump
stations: none have SCADA, 4 have telemetry, 10 have dual high.
water alarms, and 5 have diesel emergency generators on -site. The
fuel vender is. Tri-Co Oil Company (Spruce Pine). The equipment
service contactor is Blue Ridge Standby Power (Marion). The
generators (self -tests weekly) are located at the following pump station
locations:
Beaver Creek pump station - 60 KW - Kohler
Burleson Hill pump station - 75 KW - Generac
Carter's Ridge pump station -100 KW - Generac
DOC Prison #1 pump station - 80 KW - Onan
DOC Prison # 2 pump station - 60 KW - Generac
Ten percent (17,118 ft.) of the system is required to be cleaned
annually.. There were 17,550 feet cleaned in 2010. There have been
10,220 feet cleaned as of 4-28-2011. During the next year, Oak and
Locust Street are scheduled for cleaning.

There are plans for the construction and operation (— 12-31-2011) for
an additional - 2 miles of gravity sewer, — 2 miles of force main and two
new lift stations to connect the Mitchell -County High School (in
Ledger). This will eliminate the discharge of NPDES permit #
NC0066737 which is -a 0.0144 MGD WWTP consisting of: two septic
tanks; dosing tank with dual alternating pumps; dual surface sand
filters; 20 gpm UV disinfection; and effluent aeration tank. '
Pretreatment Program: yes - modified -1 CIU - Categorical Ind. User:
BRP US, Inc. (Bombardier Motor Co) - manufactures aluminum motors -
18,000 gpd w/ 2 discharges: chrome conversion line and casting line)
Sludge Management: WQ0002349 Land Application of Residuals
The sludge drying beds have not been used in several years, nor has
the land application site been used in several years.
Sludge is dewatered utilizing a cationic polymer and.1.0 meter
Ashbrook Klampress @ belt filter press. The belt press is operated 4-5
days per week. The dried sludge is hauled by E. Luke Green Co. to the
Iris Glen Landfill, located in Johnson City, TN.
Toxicity testing: 6..6% for Ceriodaphnia (Qtrly: Feb, May, Aug, Nov)
Passed 19 of 19 tests from Feb 2002 to 5-2006.
WWTP Location: 909 Creed Pitman Road, northeast of Spruce Pine
Responsible official: Richard Canipe
Responsible "'s title: Town Manager
www.sprucepine-nc.gov
Official's location: 106 Highland Avenue, Spruce Pine 28777
Mailing address: PO Box 189; Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Phone numbers
828-765-3000 Richard Canipe — Town Manager @ Town Hall
828-766-6915 " - cell
828-765-3005 Elbert E Stamey III — Public Works Director
828-765-3014 "" — fax & Collection System - ORC
828-765-6521 _ Alan Dale Robinson — Coll. Sys. back-up ORC
Frank Henline — Am. Water — part-time
Bob Haller — Am. Water — belt press & coll. sys.

828-765-3007 Darrell J. Graham, ORC — @ WWTP
828-765-3007 " — fax (same #) - @ WWTP
828-385-1020 " — cell (digraham(@-amwater.com)
828-765-2767 " - home
828-385-1030 Russell Lankford — cell — Am. Water — proj. mgr.
828-765-3011 Water Plant — ORC
Phillip Burleson;— Lab Supervisor— Am. Water
Operator information
WWTP ORC contractor: American. Water (www.amwater.com)
WWTP ORO:
Darrell J. Graham — Cert. # 25819 — WW-III
18028 Hwy 221 North; Marion, NO 28752
WWTP back-up ORCs:
Phillip D..Burleson — Cert. # 9907 — WW=II
Russell P. Lankford — Cert. # 29246 — WW-III
Cert. # 085166 — CS -I
(h) 551 Carter's Ridge Road; Spruce Pine, NO
28777-9773
Coll. Sys. ORC:
Elbert E Stamey III — Cert. # 990612 - CS-1
(h) 8564 NO Hwy 183; Newland., NO 28657
Coil. Sys.. back-up ORC:
Alan Dale Robinson — Cert. # 990618 — CS-1
(h) 56 Stream Road; Burnsville, NO 28714
Note: The collection system is a class CS -II. The ORC is- a class CS-1.
Permit information
Date issued:
Expiration date:
Stream information
Stream:
River. basin:
Sub -basin:
Hydrologic. Unit Code:
Stream segment:
303d listed:
Quad:
March 1, 2011
February 28, 2016
North Toe River
French Broad River Basin
04-03-06
06010108
7-2-(27.7)b
yes
Spruce Pine, NO

Grid:
D 10 NE
Stream classification:
C-Trout
Drainage area sq mi:
133
Instream Waste Conc.:
6.6%
Toxicity Testing Conc.:
6.6% for Ceriodaphnia (Qtrly: Feb, May, Aug, Nov)
Annual Pollutant Scan:
required
Average stream flow:
266 cfs
Summer 7Q1-0 cfs:
43.5
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
56
30Q2 cfs:
81.6
Other information
Directions: From US Hwy 19 E in Burnsville, proceed to the
Town of Spruce Pine. Turn left at the first stop
light and proceed toward Bakersvil le. Turn right
onto Meadowlark ,Road. Turn right onto Meadow
Lane, then turn left onto Creed Pitman Road. Go
to the bottom of the hill. As the payment ends to
the left, take the gravel road along the river to the
WWTP.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Richard Canipe
Spruce Pine Collection System
PO Box 189
Spruce Pine; NC 28777
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
January 6, 2010
Subject: System -Wide Wastewater Collection System Permit Expiration Date
Permit Number WQCS00091
Spruce Pine Collection System
Mitchell County
Dear Richard Canipe:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Due to the recent enactment of SL 2009-406 (or SB 831), An Act to Extend Certain Government
Approvals Affecting the Development of Real Property Within the State, the expiration date of
all system -wide wastewater collection system permits is being extended by three (3) years. The
new expiration date for the Spruce Pine Collection System Permit WQCS00091 is 03/31/13. A
permit renewal application is due six months prior to the extended expiration date.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at [phone] or via email
[Deborah. Gore@ncdenr. gov] .
Sincerely,
Deborah Gore
PERCS Unit Supervisor
cc: Central Files
Surface Water Protection Section Regional Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: 91H07-64921 Customer Service:1-877-&23-6748
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmafive Actlon Employer
Nne
orthCaro]ina
Natunilly

11-14-07;10:03AM;Town of Spruce Pine ;828+765+3014
'water Pollution Control Systems ORC ,Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A.:08G .0201
General Information:
Perinittee Owner/Officer Name: l o w N e �t S 2uo.E PI t4 �— �,.c fW ,��
Mailing Address: -?C7 %OI RC
City tL�-k C-?- �� ,N State• d�Zip: -)- 17
Telephone N ber: (VCj -J 00
Signature. _ Date: ^ � " cY7
Raw RESEED ■■ min ■■EEWon rr■■■■..800...Ewee■r■■■.■.■■■0ir■■■■800rrrr■8080■■■ae�
Facility Information:
Facility:
A) Aj. v_ 6p2
Permit Number 009F / . County:
SUBMIT A, SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF'SYSTEM 1
Mark( Type of Facility Class (1 •- 4) •
Class
Wastewater Plant Spray irrigation _ N/A
Physical/Chemical Land Application N/A
Collection System L--- (d' /-) Subsurface N/A
■■■■■0800EE■■■■■�00ar■■■■■■rir�i�rr/■r■0000Err0rrrr■■■■■rwrrrr■■■■wr0rrs■■■i
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: G-/ D 'a-1`,-L E- 54Arvtg C
1 Social Security # : ci ' L{ — 0 a `
Certificate Type and Grade: j Certificate 9: 59 d (0 / 1-
Work Telephone:(, (p U Signature
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: _6 q,,Jl,) (� go 611V50,(J Social Security.# 07 4 3 " 11— 5
Certificate Type and Grade: _''' Certificate #::;�
Work Telephone:( a-9) 7 (PIS Signature:
{
4 .
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh; N.C. 27699-1618.
Fax: [phone]
WAT p QUALITY SECTION
A_SHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFI(
Revised 10120,00
# 2/ 2

-7L&
prre..r,i�°7i'-"9a'=4'.mva rrra�ar�r..g-z.
' Michael F. Easley, Governor
5 4
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
. joft .,..a olina ,eparmtrt7tao.Environment and Natural Resources _
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
September 19, 2007
Richard Canipe
Town of Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine WWTP
P.O. Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
SUBJECT: Privately -owned Collection Systems
and Privately -owned Pump Stations
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Canipe:
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 '�i'n the 'Worth
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. No thcarolina
�ahrra!!r�
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
Internet: www..ncwaterquality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

Town of Spruce Pine
Page 2 of 2
September 19, 2007
Please list:
5
{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
{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
Roger C. Edwards, Regional .Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Cc: DWQ - SWP - Central Files
PERCS Unit
.. Asheville Regional Office

10- 8-07; 11 :35AMJown of Spruce Pine 1828+765+3014
#F 4/ 5
Town, of Spruce P.iiie .
Privately•Owned Server Pump..Stations
Skyline Village Iru><
P.O. Box 37
12255-NC 226 A
Little Swirieriand, NC 28749
Mr. Mike • ! hrift
Kaluzia-Health Clinic
102 Ridge Road
Spruce Fine, NC 28777
Value Print
P.O. Box 249 .
7380 Nineteen E Hwy
Spruce fine, NC 28777
Mr. Floyd Styles
Phillip Franklin
124 Duke Franklin Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777 _
Mitchell Welding
P.O.13ox 838 .
708.0 Nineteen EHwy
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Mr. Fred Stout
Mitchell County
26 Crimson Laurel Circle
2097 Altapass Hwy
Bakersville,'NC 28705
Mr. Chuck Vines
Parton Land And Timber
251 Parton Rd
Altapass Hury
Rutherdfordton. NC 28139
i,

10- 8-07-,1.1-.35AM,Town of S'pruce Pine
'828+765+3014
# 5/ 5
Value Print
P.O. Box 249
7394 Nineteen E Hwy
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Mr., Floyd Styles
B & W. Motors-
7464 Nineteen E Hwy
Spruce Fine, NC-28777
Mr. Sherrill Ward
Mr. Tim Moir
55 Lynn Street, -
Spru�e Pine, NC 28777

10- 8-07;11:35AM-,Town of Spruce Pine
i
• P_O. Box 189 Spruce Pine, NC '28777
[phone]
[phone]
;828+765+3014
F
Town
, Spruce
To: f Sri skJ tit l ! t, From:
f.M a l: 17 -701 4 Pages:
a
Phone: Date:.
RQ: 1 C� N CC:
Pww S TA -Zcciv4�
11 Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ Please Reply- . ❑ Please RQGycle
E , V E V
OCT = 8 2007
i. WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
....{4`r'�=�g1_yf�Lrig9 `:V1'C��r::JaYP yzit tl4�NY.i'allbtht:'Y: G••..aNf.H.� � ,

Or
W. � Michael F. Easley; Governor
C!
r� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
� I n ,,
r— North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
oAlan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
"-» Division of Water Quality
--
The unit of government for whom you work has a collection system permit issued 'by the Division of Water Quality.
It is our plan to conduct an annual Compliance Evaluation inspection of your program for operating, maintaining
and improving your collection system. The inspection will consist of a review of ordinances, logs, budgets and
inspections of sewers, equipment, pump stations and right-of-ways. The purpose of this letter is to tell you the
type documents we would like for you to have present for the inspection and the order we would like to see them.
1. Grease reduction Public Education Program (established and documented)
2. Sewer Use Ordinance and Legal Authority for. Ordinance
3. Grease trap ordinance
4. Septic tank ordinance
a. enforcement actions within the past 12 months
5. Capital Improvement Plan
6. Maintenance records for sewer lines
7. Records recording citizen complaints
a
Record of sewer system overflows (SSO's)
a. sewer system overflow press releases and distribution list
9. Records documenting annual 'inspection of entire system
10. Records documenting semiannual inspection of high priority lines
11. Maintenance logs of major equipment used to clean and maintain sewer system including
startup records of stand-by power units.
12. Pump station inspection, operation and maintenance logs
13. Right-of-way maintenance records
14. System cleaning records
15. Spill response action plan
16. Spare part inventory
17. System map
18. Sewer system budget including revenue
19. Most recent Collection System Annual Report
20. Your Collection System Permit.
It is obvious that the purpose of the above, 'rather lengthy, list is to help you document what you are doing in the
way of sewer system operations and maintenance. These same records allow us to determine compliance with
permit requirements. We want to see a little fancy footwork when we conduct an inspection. If you use loose
paper records we would like to see files organized, titled, complete, present and stacked neatly. If you use
loose-leaf notebooks, dividers should be used between. sections. We are more than pleased to sit in front of a
computer screen during the inspection if you use computer -based records. Behind a system of well organized
records we obviously want a solid program of sewer operations, maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement
leading to the reduction, as far as possible, in the occurrence of sewer system overflows and the amount of
infiltration and inflow arriving at wastewater treatment plants.
1
Roy Davis, Environmental Engineer, Asheville Regional Office, 828-296-4659
Don Price, Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant, Asheville Regional Office, 828-296-4500
TXTRMD, Collection system inspection 2 one -
NorthCarolina
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.•Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enrstate.nc.us FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper

0� W.ATF9 -� Michael F. Easley, Governor
O� pG %>_ William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
N1hariolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
> r
C. L. Gobble, Vice -Chairman
Water Pollution Control. System Operators Certification Commission
November 15, 2005
RICHARD CANIPE
TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF SPRUCE PINES
PO BOX 189
SPRUCE PINES NC 28777
Subject: Designations for Operator in Responsible Charge and Backup Operator in Responsible Charge
Town of Spruce Pines Collections System
Facility Classification:. Collections System -Grade 2
Permit No.: WQCS00091
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. ,Canipe:
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is in the process of reviewing and updating information contained
in our database known as BIMS (Basinwide Information Management System). This review indicates
that your facility, Town of Spruce Pines Collections System - Permit No.: WQCS00091 has not
designated an operator as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and at least one Backup Operator in
Responsible Charge (backup ORC).
Each classified facility must designate one ORC, who must hold a valid certificate of the same type as the
system and a grade that is equal to or higher than the classification of the facility (CS-2), and a minimum
of one backup ORC who must hold a valid certificate of the same type and no more than one grade lower
than the classification of the facility (CS-1). You may designate multiple backup-ORC(s), but they must
all hold valid certification at the appropriate grade. Failure to designate a properly certified ORC and
Backup(s) constitutes a violation of the permit issued for this facility.
Please complete and submit the enclosed form with designations by December 15, 2005 to:
WPCSOCC,
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618..
Form may be faxed to [phone].
If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact me at [phone] ext. 309 or
reference our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tacu.
Sincerely,
Jerry F. Rimmer, Supervisor
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
cc: Central Files
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
DENR Customer Service' Center
An Equal OpportunityAction,Employer
Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tacuAndex.html
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
Telephone [phone]
50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper
Nne
orthCarolina
Nahlrldy

�OF \VN4A ,,�':c, >vy �; �,:,.,.-. Michael F. Easley, Governor
�O G William-G, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department ofEnvironment and Natural Resources
Alan W;Klimek, P.E., Director
IIivision-of lity
April 14, 2005
Richard Canipe aWATE
1 5 2005
Town Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
P.O. Box 189 I .j ALITY SECTION
Spruce Pine, NC 28777 ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject ..,Permit No. WQCS00091
Town of Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine Wastewater Collection
System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Canipe
In accordance with your application received on May 31, 2002 and additional information
received May 14, 2003 and March 17, 2005, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQCS00091 for the
operation and maintenance of the subject wastewater collection system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance for a period of time not to exceed 5
years. 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. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting
requirements,in-this-permit=and-any-compliance-schedules-shown-in-bold-(Conditions 1-(4.).,_I-(7-), I (10), II
(9))•
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 I (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 per to the collection system must be maintained or
appropriate enforcement actions may be taken as noted in Condition A (3).
Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu
One
NorthCaTolina 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
V j'Q"1/ DENR Customer Service Center Telephone [phone]
i/ An Equal Opportunity Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper

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 [phone].
b) 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, 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 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.
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 Deborah Gore in the Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit at
[phone] extension 593.
Sincerely,
-�( Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc. Mitchell Count��y Heap lth Depgrtmgnt
''Asheville Regional Office-Wa e Q.uglify:S-ection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Water Quality Central Files
Deborah Gore, PERCS Files
PERMIT Ver.09/04

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. fhan 24 hours after the SSO is
known. or discovered. To report outside of regular business hours, call [phone].
b) 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, 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 11, 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 limit ations'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 150E 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 Deborah Gore in the Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit at
[phone] extension 593.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mitchell County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance'and Certification. Unit
Water Quality Central. Files
Deborah Gore, PERCS Files
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 SPRUCE PINE
MITCHELL COUNTY
103211aA
operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit
issuance, approximately 30 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 2.42 miles of force main, 13 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 Spruce Pine and any deemed
- permitted -satellite _ communities, ---pursuant to -=the —application -received on May 31-, 2002, 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 March 31, 2010 and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Spruce
Pine Wastewater Treatment Facility NCO021423 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:
PERMIT Ver.09/04

M
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.
The Permittee shall adopt a Grease Control Policy by July 1, 2005. A copy of the Policy
documents shall be submitted to the Asheville Regional Office to show compliance with this
schedule.
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.
2 PERMIT Ver.09/04

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.
The Permittee shall adopt a Grease Control Policy by July 1, 2005. A copy of the Policy
documents shall be submitted to the Asheville Regional Office to show compliance with this
schedule.
,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 pe(od) 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.
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.
2 PERMIT Ver.09/04

The Permittee shall post a Contingency Plan for Pump Failure at each pump station by July 1,
2005. A copy of the Plan shall be submitted to the Asheville Regional Office to show
compliance with this schedule.
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.
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.
The Permittee shall install visual and audible alarms at all pump stations by July 1, 2005.
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 operators) 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:
PERMIT Ver.09/04

L.:]
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.
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.
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.
The Permittee shall adopt a Response Action Plan by July 1, 2005. A copy of the Plan shall be
submitted to the Asheville Regional Office to show compliance with this schedule.
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.
4 PERMIT Ver.09/04

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.
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.
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.
The Permittee shall adopt a Response Action Plan by July 1, 2005. A copy of the Plan shall be
submitted to the Asheville Regional Office to show compliance with this schedule.
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.
4 PERMIT Ver.09/04

•
III. RECORDS
Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions 1 (4), II (2) - II (4),11 (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
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 Raleigh
Regional Office, at telephone number 919-571-4700 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

ft %
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 (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.
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 below. 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.
a. Main interceptor parallel to North Toe River
b. Line from Shannon Drive to WWTP under North Toe River
C. Line from north east side of Spruce Pine into the Beaver Creek Pump Station
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.
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 (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
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 (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 below. 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.
a. Main interceptor parallel to North Toe River
b. Line from Shannon Drive to WWTP under North Toe River
C. Line from north east side of Spruce Pine into the Beaver'Creek Pump Station .
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
l . 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 Abe
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 ther 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

i
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 213 .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 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).
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_—^__ _
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 14th day of April, 2005
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
� J
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
v� Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQCS00091
PERMIT Ver.09/04

Michael F. Easley, Governor
v� r William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
a �
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
February 14, 2005
Richard Canipe
Town Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
P.O. Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Subject: Application No. WQCS00091
Additional Information Request/Draft Permit
Spruce Pine Collection System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Canipe:
Division correspondence of June 19, 2003 requested additional information regarding the subject
application. I apologize for the length of time for this follow-up. A draft permit has been prepared for
your review. Please respond to and/or address the attached information request by March 18, 2005.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested
information. All information should be submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below.
The information requested by this letter, must be submitted on or before March 18, 2005. If no response
is received, the Division must move forward with issuing a permit. You will be expected to comply with
all permit conditions on the effective issuance date.
It is important that you review the draft permit thoroughly in preparation for permit issuance
and to respond to the items requested in this letter. If you have any questions regarding this request,
please call me at [phone], extension 593.
Sincerely,
Deborah Gore
Environmental Engineer
Enclosures: Permit Application Comments/Request (1 page), Draft permit, Grease Ordinance examples, Response Plan
examples, Collection System SSO reporting form
cc: ZMike-Par_ker,zAsheville Regional Off ce; w/ Permit Application Comments/Request (I page), Draft permit
Deborah Gore, WQCS00157 Permit File, w/ Permit Application Comments/Request (I page), Draft permit
One Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Internet http://h2o.enr.nc.state.us/ndpu
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]% recycled/10% post -consumer paper

Application No. WQCS00091 - --
Spruce Pine Collection System
Attachment Page 1
February 14, 2005
Permit Application Comments/Requests
Collection System Information
1. Question III, 9 of the application indicates 14 pump stations serving pressure sewers. Please verify
that there are no simplex grinder pump stations at individual residences discharging to a pressure
sewer system.
2. The list of pump stations provided indicated that 8 of the pump stations do not have audible alarms.
Condition I, 10 of the draft permit requires pump stations that do not employ an automatic polling
feature to have audible and visual alarms. Please provide a short compliance schedule
(day/month/year) for when the Town will meet this requirement.
Please confirm that appropriate signage has been placed at each pump station.
4. Note condition V, 4 of the draft permit regarding high priority lines.
Collection System Administration
1. Our database does not list an ORC or back-up ORC. Your response from May 14, 2003 indicted that
Elbert Stamey and Russell Lankford would be attending the Collection System School and taking the
certification exam. Please review Part H, 1 of the Draft permit for operator requirements. Contact
Steve Reid at 919-733-0026 for assistance in correcting our database.
2. The goal of this collection system permit is to create a proactive approach to preventing problems
instead of a reactive approach after problems have occurred. The collection system permit conditions
require that an inspection, enforcement and education program be in place and that the Town
ordinance provides the authority to inspect and enforce. Attached is information regarding
establishing an oil and grease program and examples of ordinances from other North Carolina
municipalities. Please review this information and provide a date (day/month/year) when the Town
can have an ordinance in place.
Operation and Maintenance of the Collection System
1. Condition H, 8 requires at least 10% of the collection system be cleaned each year. Please confirm that
this condition will be met.
2. Please review Part I, 7 for Contingency Plan requirements. Submit a copy of your plan or indicate a date
(day/month/year) when a plan can be developed.
3. Please review Part II, 9 of the Draft Permit for Response Action Plan requirements. Submit a copy of
your plan or indicate a date (day/month/year) when a plan can be developed.
4. A copy of the most current Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow reporting form is attached for
your information.
5. Please review the attached draft permit and indicate if there are any conditions for which the Town
currently does not comply, providing a specific date (month/day/year) of compliance. Recordkeeping
requirements should be able to be implemented prior to or upon pen -nit issuance and therefore, no
compliance schedules should be requested for such conditions.
6. The Division has received many questions regarding fees for this permit. Based on your current permitted
flow of 2.0 MGD, an annual fee of $1090 will be charged after permit issuance.
7. Provide any other comments/corrections to the draft permit as desired.

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 19, 2003
Richard Canipe
Town of Spruce Pine
P.O. Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Z 3 ubject: Application No. WQCS00091
Additional Information Request
Spruce Pine Collection System
wptER �uRE�,O�P� Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Canipe:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has received and reviewed the information submitted on May 19,
2003. The following is a list of information still required:
• Enclosed are examples of grease ordinances and education materials. Please provide a short
compliance schedule for meeting the permit conditions pertaining to oil and grease. Give a specific
month, day and year.
• You noted that several of your pump stations do not have alternative sources of power. Although
power reliability is not a permit condition, if it turns out having a generator could have prevented a
spill, the Town will be held responsible for the overflow. The Division highly recommends
including additional generators as part of your Capital Improvement Plan.
• Please provide a dollar value (per year) for your Capital Improvement Budget.
• The permit includes a 10-year built in compliance schedule for completion of maps of the collection
system. At that time, pump capacity and service taps must be included on all maps.
Please respond to the attached information request by July 18, 2003. If no response.is received, the
Division will move forward with issuing a permit. You will be expected to comply with all permit conditions on
the effective issuance date.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All
information should be submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below
. ' If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 551.
cc: e�tille`RegionaLU�€ e,_WKfer..:Qualiq,
Elbert Stanley, Town of Spruce Pine
WQCS00091 Permit File
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SincereI ,
atalie V. Sierra, EIT
Environmental Engineer
Internet h1tp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Action Employer - 50010 recycled/] 00/a post -consumer paper

- - W ATF
0 9
<
CL' Q
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department Environment
[
North Carolina of and Natural Resources
--I
p -C
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 14, 2003
PR 2
A4 2003
Richard Canipe
Town of Spruce Pine
WATER
P.O. Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
ASHE 11LP ALIREITSECT0,
t1 E
Subject. Application No. WQCS00091
Additional Information Request
Spruce Pine Collection System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr, Canipe:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary review of the subject application.
Attached is a summary of all the additional information required. Please respond to the attached information
request by May 14, 2003. If no response is received, the Division will move forward with issuing a permit.
You will be expected to comply with all permit conditions on the effective issuance date.
Please reference the subject permit application number when .providing the requested information. All
information should be submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below
A draft permit is also attached for your review. Note that information provided as a part of this
additional information request can be used to provide compliance schedules for any permit conditions that you
cannot meet upon issuance.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 551.
Sincerel ,
WatalieV.rra, EIT
Environmental Engineer
cc: e , . c . a
Elbert Stamey, Town of Spruce Pine
WQCS00091 Permit File
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit Internet http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ndpu _CD N 1
1617 Mail -Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper

Application No. WQCS00091
Spruce Pine Collection System
Attachment Page 1
April 14, 2003
Permit Application CommentslRequests
GREASE
1) The goal of this collection system permit is to create a proactive approach to preventing problems instead of
a reactive approach after problems have occurred. If there is an overflow due to grease, the Division will be
trying to determine the "root cause" of the overflow. For instance, had there been grease problems from this
area before? Was the problem facility inspected? Had any effort been made by the Town to correct the
problem? Documentation will be key in helping the Town show.that an overflow due to grease was beyond
control and that no enforcement should be taken. The collection system permit conditions require that an
inspection, enforcement and education program be in place -and that the Town ordinance provides the
authority to inspect and enforce. With this in mind:
a) Verify items pertaining to grease and grease traps in your sewer use ordinance. If the ordinance is not
descriptive enough about prohibiting grease disposal into the collection system or providing authority to
inspect and enforce, .provide a compliance date for revising and approving your sewer use ordinance
appropriately. Forward the revised sewer use ordinance to the Asheville regional office once developed
and approved. Examples of grease and grease trap ordinances from other municipalities can be sent to
you upon request.
b) Your grease inspection program is not well explained in the permit application. It is the Division's
position that inspections should be ongoing and not only when a new commercial establishment is
constructed. There should be a set enforcement procedure as well. If necessary, provide compliance
dates as to when a regular inspection and enforcement program will be developed and implemented.
c) An educational program must be in place for both residential and commercial customers. This can be as
simple as a flyer or bill stuffer explaining the proper method of grease disposal. Anytime these
educational materials are used, it must be documented. A regular schedule for distributing these items
should be developed. It is anticipated that such a program can be implemented within a very short time
frame and should not require a compliance schedule. The Division has many examples of grease
education materials that we can send upon request.
REHAB/CAPACITY ISSUES
2) It was indicated that a major portion of the collection system is in the process or planning stages of
rehabilitation and replacement. Provide a list of the major areas involved in the project with compliance
dates for starting and ending construction work for each area, keeping in mind the time to obtain any
funding, design work and permits necessary. Include as much detail as possible.
3) You did not provide the Division with the Town's response plan to Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs).
Please provide a description of the response plan along with how SSOs are documented.
HIGH PRIORITY LINES
4) The locations of all high priority lines will be referenced in your collection system permit. Your application
identified no high priority lines. The Division's definition of a high priority line according to 15A NCAC 2H
.0227 is as follows: Any 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. These high priority lines must be inspected every six
months and documentation should be maintained when inspections occur. Determine if the Division would
consider the any of your lines high priority. List the lines as necessary and provide locations.
ALARMS/RELIABILITY
5) All pump stations without an advanced telemetry system will need audible and visual alarms. An autodialer
alone does not meet the intent of Permit Condition I(10) regarding alarms. Indicate whether all pump

Application No. WQCS00091
Spruce Pine Collection System
Attachment Page 2
April 14, 2003
stations have functioning audible and visual alarms. Provide a compliance schedule for installation of such
alarms if they are not in place at all pump stations.
6) There may be power reliability issues with your pump stations. It is not clear whether Spruce Pine owns
portable generators for the pump stations that do not have permanent back-up generators. All generators,
whether portable or permanent, should be tested under load periodically and kept full of fuel. You should
also note whether all the pump stations have the capability to hook up a portable generator or if there are
emergency contractors who can provide portable generators in the event of an emergency. Although power
reliability is not a permit condition, if it turns out that a spill could have been prevented by having a
generator, the Town will be held responsible for the overflow. The Division highly recommends evaluating
power reliability issues for your pump stations.
7) Permit Condition II(5) requires one fully operational spare pump capable of pumping peak flow be
maintained on hand for each pump station without pump reliability (i.e. simplex pump stations serving more
than one 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). Verify that all pump stations have pump reliability as defined above.
If not, provide compliance dates as to when spare pumps can be on hand for these stations. Additionally, the
Division recommends evaluating the feasibility of installing quick connects at main pump stations so that
portable pumps can be used in the event of a problem.
PUMP STATION SIGNAGE/RESTRICTED ACCESS
8) Please provide a complete list of all pump stations with the following information:
• Location
• Alarm type
• Signage
• Back-up power capabilities
• Restricted access
9) Permit Condition I(8) requires signs stating the pump station name, emergency contact number and
instructions to call in the event of an alarm condition. Indicate a compliance date as to when permanent and
legible signs with the pump station name can be posted at all pump stations.
10) All pump stations shall have restricted access per Condition I(9) of the permit and our regulations. This
means locks on control panels and wet wells if noTencing is provided or locked gates if fencing is provided..
If restricted access can not be achieved at all pump stations by June 30, 2003, please indicate a compliance
schedule for securing the pump stations.
BUDGET
11) Permit Condition I(5) requires a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that shows a minimum of 3-5 years worth
of planning and reinvestment towards the collection system. Provide a brief description of your CIP with
regard to the collection system. If a CIP meeting this condition is not available, provide a compliance
schedule for developing the CIP. The Division recommends specific line items for the collection system as
opposed to combining water, sewer and WWTP funds together under common line items (which is what
Spruce Pine appears to have done). Guidance for creating a CIP is available upon request.
12) Verify whether the $151,200 listed as the operation and maintenance budget is solely for maintenance of the
collection system. Please also provide a basis for this number.
RECORD KEEPING
13) Please review the operation and maintenance requirements of the permit. We will assume that the plans,
record logs and inspections required will be in place by permit issuance. If not, identify the outstanding
items and provide compliance dates for meeting the permit condition.
2

Application No. WQCS00091 --
Spruce Pine Collection System
Attachment Page 3
April 14, 2003
MISCELLANEOUS
14) Ensure that no overflow piping exists from manholes and pump stations to water features. Any existing
overflow piping should be removed or permanently capped. A very short compliance schedule may be
allowed to remove or cap these lines, if necessary.
15) Please note whether your ORC, Elbert Stamey, has been certified. Under the conditions of the permit, a
back-up ORC must also be designated for the collection system. Provide the name of your back-up ORC.
16) Your application notes that a comprehensive map of the collection system is available. Verify that this map
contains all of the following parameters:
• Sewer lines: line size, pipe material and approximate age of pipes
• Flow direction
• Pump station identification and location
• Pump type (model) and capacity
• Location of all tributary collection system extension
• Number of active service taps
17) It appears that Spruce Pine does not have a method of plan review and inspection for new sewer projects.
Although this is not a permit condition, it is extremely important to ensure quality construction in order to
avoid costly repairs or possible spills.
18) The collection system permit requires that a minimum of 10% of the lines be cleaned each year (and that
supporting documentation is kept). If you require a compliance schedule to increase your current cleaning
schedule to 10% per year, please provide one with your response.
19) The collection system permit also requires a general observation of the collection system each year. The
intent of this condition is to observe lines that are not normally viewed by the public or are in remote areas,
such as outfall lines.
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
20) No organizational structure for operation and maintenance of the collection system was provided in your
application. Please do so.
21) Once compliance dates are submitted, the Division will review them for approval. A draft permit will be
reviewed by the Non Discharge Permitting Unit, the Asheville Regional Office and the Town of Spruce Pine
for final concurrence. The final permit will then be issued and renewed by the town every five years.

�CF W ATFRQ
�O
r? r
O 'C
Richard Canipe
Town of Spruce Pine
P.O. Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Dear Mr. Canipe:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
YWY (issue date)
Subject: DRAFT Permit No. WQCS00091
Spruce Pine Wastewater Collection System
Mitchell County
In accordance with your application received on May 31, 2002, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQCS00091, dated YYW, to Town of Spruce Pine for the operation and maintenance of the subject wastewater
collection system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until YYW. This comprehensive collection system
permit includes conditions that cover all of the Spill Response and Operation and Maintenance Evaluation Factors
in the Updated Collection System Enforcement Guidance issued June 14, 1999. Therefore, this .permit
supercedes the 1999 point system used to determine enforcement options for sanitary sewer overflows. The
evaluation of enforcement options after a sanitary sewer overflow will be determined considering the criteria
listed in condition I(2)(a) and I(2)(b) of the permit. Compliance with all conditions of the permit must be
maintained or enforcement actions may be taken in accordance with Condition VI(3). If you have questions
regarding compliance contact your regional office or the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality at [phone].
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.
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.
If you need additional'information concerning this matter, please contact Natalie Sierra at [phone]
extension 551.
0;!A
Alan W. Klimek P.E.
cc: Mitchell County Health Department
Elbert Stamey, Town of Spruce Pine
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
NDPU File WQCS00091 `.
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu t4f-ME N
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Action Emnlover 50% recvcled/10% nnst-ennsnmer nnner

TO:
FROM:
Forrest Westall
Asheville Regional Office
K. Marie Doklovic, PE
I
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary•
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 7, 2002
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Collection System Permit Application
Spruce Pine Collection System
WQC800091
JUN I I �nn2 J"
The subject collection system permit application was received by the central office on May 31, 2002. Since
the collection system permitting program is new, the central office would like to visit most of the systems
applying for a_permit with a regional inspector. Please plan to visit the Town of Spruce Pine collection
system with me within 60 days if possible. I can be contacted at 919/733-5083 x 371 to coordinate visitation
schedules. We would also appreciate your review of the enclosed application. The current statutory date is
August 29, 2002. 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
Cc: Permit File
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit Internet httpJ1h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu
1617 Mal Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
SYSTEM -WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
Application Number: W I (to be completed by DWQ)
<THIS ONLINE APPLICATION CAN BE FILLED OUT USING
THE TAB KEY TO MOVE THROUGH THE FIELDS>
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. System name: Town of Spruce Pine
2. Owner (name of the municipality, public utility, homeowners association, etc.): Town of Spruce Pine
3. Signing official's name and title (15A NCAC 2H .0206(b)): Richard Canipe, Town Manager
4. Name and complete address of applicant: Town of Spruce Pine P.O. Bog 189
City: Spruce Pine State: North Carolina Zip: 28777
Telephone number: [phone] Facsimile number: [phone]
4. County where project is located: Mitchell
5. Name, affiliation, and contact information of contact person who can answer questions about the application:
Richard Canipe, Town Manager P.O. Box 189, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
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: IQ public, II private
III. COLLECTION SYSTEM INFORMATION:
1. Current flow of wastewater generated by this collection system (See Instruction E): 0.30 (MGD)
2. Combined permitted flow of all treatment plants: 2.0 (MOD)
3. Explanation of how wastewater flow was determined: Influent Flow Meter
4. Owner and name of wastewater treatment facility(ies) (WWTF) receiving wastewater: Spruce Pine
Wastewater Collection System
5. WWTF permit number(s): NCO021423
6. Nature of wastewater (See Instruction F): 90 % domestic/commercial; 10 % industrial;
% other waste - specify: _
Basis for estimation: Domestic Water Consumption VAT FR, 1 JIAL! e SEN'_�TWI ,
7. Population served by the collection system and basis for estimation (i.e. census, customers, etc.) See
InstructionF:-26,133 MAY 3 1 2002
8. Total miles of sewer and (See Instruction F): 2.42 Force Main 30 Gravity li
FORM- CSA OR/01* PaO'P. 1
NOW -DISCHARGE PERPf

r�
Pressure Vacuum map Basis for estimate
9. Number of pump stations serving the pressure * sewer: 14
* Indicate the number of simplex 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 III(8) 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 times 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 necessarv):
Power Source
(provide details as to model, capacity, etc.
Portable or Permanent
Pump Station(s) Served
See Attached
Portable
Portable
Portable
Portable
12. List aerial lines and other high priority lines known to exist in the collection system and attach map showing
location of each (See Instruction IT):
IV. ADMINISTRATION 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 1): The chain of responsibility begins with American
Water Services (contractors for the operation of the treatment plant) and the Public Works Director for the
Town of Spruce Pine. Ascending responsibility lies with the Spruce Pine Town Manager and ultimately with
the Spruce Pine Town Council.
2. Provide all Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (ORC), certification number and responsibility (area of control)
within the collection system (attach additional sheets as necessatv):
ORC
Certification Number
Responsibility
Elbert Stamey
Application Submitted
Collection System
Collection System
Collection System
Collection Sys
3. Approximate capital improvement budget for the collection system and description of the budget (See
Instruction J): $ 179,910,024
4. Approximate operation and maintenance budget for the collection system and description (See Instruction J):
$151,200
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 sche a for RECEIVED
implementation: Grease trap requirement is part of the Sewer Use Ordinance. WATER QUALITY SECTS .
6. Describe how the grease control program and construction and inspection of private sewer confiections is
coordinated with the local building inspections department: The Sewer Use Ordinance dictates gral sae � 1 2002
FORM- (..RA OR/01 PauP 2 HARGE PERN(771"!O
__ . _---J

i
control and construction and inspections of private lines. The Town contracts with Mitchell County
Inspections Dept for inspections.
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, all spills are reported to the Town Manager who files a spill report with the Asheville
Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality.
8. List any agreements or ordinances currently in place to address flows from satellite systems (See Instruction
K)? N/A
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 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, map is available at
the Spruce Pine Town Hall.
2. List the mapping parameters/descriptions included on or associated with the map such as type, pipe size, age,
etc. of the collection system:
3. Has a sanitary sewer evaluation and study (SSES) been conducted on any portion of the collection system (See
Instruction NI)?: No.
4. Have any parts of the collection system been modeled for hydraulics (See Instruction M)? ❑ 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,
documented through spill reports.
6. Are operational logs maintained and reviewed periodically? ® Yes ❑ No
At what frequency? Annually
7. Are maintenance logs maintained and reviewed periodically? ® Yes ❑ No
At what frequency? Annually
8. Are pressure and gravity sewer systems inspected on a routine basis? ® Yes ❑ No
Explain the frequency of inspections and any maintenance programs: Pumpstations are checked daily.
Maintenance as needed.
9. Describe plan review and inspection procedures for new construction (if applicable): The Town seeks State
approval of plans, construction inspection is done by certified engineers.
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: Contracted with Mayland Septic Service, Spruce Pine, NC
11. What approximate percentage of the collection system is cleaned each year and the rationale for determining
which line segments are cleaned: Percentage varies according to current need.
12. Describe the right of way maintenance program. Include whether all right of ways are currently accessible:
Rights -of -way are maintained by the Spruce Pine Public Works Dept. All are currently accessible.
13. Describe any existing rehabilitation/replacement programs for the system (e.g. UI studies, pump station
upgrades, pipe replacement, etc.): Replace 24" main trunk line, replace 7,000 linear feet of 15 inch line.
FORM- C:.'qA OR/01 paon I

14. Describe or attach the contingency plan in place to respond to SSOs: Public Works staff is available 24
hours per day, additional response available from Mayland Septic Service. Standard NCDENR
notification procedures are followed.
� 1 V
M AY 3 1 2002
FORM- CNA OR/01 Nun 4 1 N,3N,-DISCHARGE PEMAITT', I

Applicant's Certification. -
Note: 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b) requires an authorized individual to sign this application form. In the case of
corporations, signature is required by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president, or his duly
authorized representative. 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 duly authorized employee. Duly authorized
employee's must provide proof from the principal executive o ficer or ranking elected offlical that they have been
authorized to sign this application.
I, Richard Canine, attest that this application for System -Wide Wastewater Collection Systems 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:
y 1�f
Date: -5-j— P- 02,
RECEIVED
\N'ATr-7R M ALF SECTION,
M AY 3 1 2002
FORM- CNA 09/01 Pnon q f NION-DISCHARGE PERWRTTWO

BRAND
KOHLER
ONAN
GENERAC
GENERAC
GENERAC
SPECTRUM
KOHLER
TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE
GENERATOR INFORMATION
(All Units are Permanent)
IV MAKE/MODEL SERIAL
LOCATION
PURCHAED
60ROZJ 644719
BEAVER CREEK
1999
80DGDA42092M A990849222
PRISON #1
2060260100 2065872
PRISON #2
2002
SD0060
K364-OD18EBYYY
1593010100 262063130
CARTERS RIDGE
2000
1602780100 2063261
BURLESON HILL
2000
3000S 600660
SEWER PLANT
250ROZD71 327708
WATER PLANT

Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina
,tjqe5 0001q/
Was:tew"a�e v llection system
pill�Resp ons e'�Pla �
(Communications, Assessment and Response Procedures)
This plan is to be implemented in the event of a spill or overflow of the Wastewater
Collection System. The plan is intended to allow response by key personnel within sixty
(60) minutes of a reported spill.
INITIAL RESPONSE
Spill reported to or detected by a Collection System Operator.
Wastewater Collection Operator will make preliminary assessment of the spill site within
the first fifteen (15) minutes after the spill is first reported unless Maintenance Personnel
are already available on site.
Public Utilities Representative or Wastewater Collections Operator makes contact with
key personnel from attached list within the first fifteen (15) minutes of a reported spill
beginning with and continuing through the key personnel list until positive contact is
made. Preliminary assessment information made available to responding personnel and
instructions provided to Public Utilities Representative or Collections System Operator is
required.
Key Personnel reach spill site and continue assessment as required, and described in the
containment and source control section of this plan.
Key Personnel begin renewal action to eliminate the cause of the obstruction and/or
system failure as outlined in the containment and source control diction of this plan.
POST SPILL RESPONSE
After containment is achieved, the Division of Water Quality must be contacted as soon
as possible, but no later than twenty-four (24) hours after initial detection if -
The spill has reached the surface waters; or the spill exceeds one thousand (1000)
gallons.
ANY SPILLS EXCEEDING 1000 GALLONS OR REACHES ANY SURFACE
WATER MUST BE REPORTED WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS TO
DWO.
Spills that are fully contained, removed quickly and are less than one thousand (1000)
gallons are not required to be reported to DWQ. A spill report form should be attached to
this plan and filled out and kept on file.

KEY PERSONNEL CONTACT NUMBERS
CONTACT / TITLE
TELEPHONE
Elbert Stamey
Res.
[phone]
Public Works Director
Cell
[phone]
Roger Carpenter
Res.
[phone]
Public Works Supervisor
Richard Canipe
Res.
[phone]
Town Manager
Cell
[phone]
Dave Cooley
Plant
[phone]
Project Manager — American Water
Cell
[phone]
Spruce Pine Wastewater Plant [phone]
Spruce Pine Town Hall [phone]

SOURCE CONTROL AND CONTAINMENT PROCEDURE
Depending on the nature of the spill or overflow, the initial assessment should initiate the
priority of source control and/or containment.
If the source can be isolated through valves, plugs or other methods, the flow should be
discontinued immediately or reduced to the least event possible. If pumps are not
operating the electrical panels should first be inspected to determine if power has been
cut off at the breaker. If so, power should be restored to the pumps.
Containment methods will typically include the use of sand or dirt of some description to
build dikes on both land and at any potential surface waters or the use of a backhoe to
construct a containment pit to prevent spillage from reaching surface waters.
In ascertaining the cause, several potential factors should be considered in the cause of
pump station overflow.
Is the pump station receiving external power?
Are the pumps receiving power from the breaker panel?
Is the pump straining to work or not responding?
Is the impeller obstructed? Is the motor burnt?
After the above questions have been answered, a proper response can be formulated.
If the above problem is electrical and cannot be rectified with the in-house personnel,
immediately initiate contact with the electrical contractor listed on the Contractors and
Vendors List.
Should there b an area -wide power outage, contact power company and/or emergency
management from the attached Contractors and Vendors List.
If the problem is mechanical in nature, collect parts from maintenance shop and initiate
repairs.
If parts are not in inventory, immediately contact and order parts to be delivered as soon
as possible from vendors listed on the Contractors and Vendors List.
In the event of a sewer blockage causing a manhole overflow, immediately jet out line,
removing blockage with sewer jetting machine.

CONTACT LIST FOR CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS
Plumbing, Trenching and Digging
Phillips Grading [phone]
Sewer Pump Trucks
Mayland Septic Company [phone]
[phone] (cell)
Electrical Contractor
Winchester Electric [phone]
McKinney Electric [phone]
Electrical Company
Progress Energy [phone]
French Broad Electric [phone]
Parts/Equipment

RESPONSE EQUIPMENT
Backhoe
Pressure Washer
Sewer Pipe & Fittings
Safety Equipment
Portable Pump
Portable Generator & Lights
SUPPLIES
Lime, Straw, Chlorine, Rubber Gloves, Boots, Goggles, Mask

•
Ll
OUTFALL
Put up warning tape "DANGER — DO NOT ENTER" around S.S.O. site.
In an open are, lime (powder) heavily and till. Repeat the procedure to ensure contact of
all affected areas. Broadcast seed and straw.
In the area where there is undergrowth of small trees, wash the area with doses of water.
Continue with the water until no waste remains. Wait twelve (12) hours, and then lime
the area heavily, being sure lime does not enter any surface waters.
NOTE:
Do not lime if the weather forecast is predicting rain.
IN CITIZENS YARD
Till the entire area if possible; apply lime and follow-up with the seed and straw.
If the waste is not visible apply the lime and two (2) inches of topsoil and mix
thoroughly. Apply lime lightly, broadcast seed and straw.
ON ASPHALT OR CONCRETE
Set up containment at/or near the storm drainage system; do not let the spill enter the
storm drainage system.
Put up black tape or red "DANGER — DO NOT ENTER" around the S.S.O. area.
Spread lime on spillage and sand (or equivalent material) to a depth of one (1) inch. Let
this stand for one (1) hour, sweep sand up. If moisture or grease is still present, repeat
the procedure.
After removing the contaminated material, wash down the area with high water pressure
and sodium hypochlorite (bleach). Pump this back into the sewer system. Dispose of
sand properly.
If the spill goes into the storm drainage system, refer to any receiving water procedure.

SURFACE WATERS AFFECTED BY SPILL
(Stream or Creek Waters
Take conductivity reading of the affected surface waters in order to determine the
proper placement of the dam. The dam needs to be constructed near a manhole or
at a location that is accessible to the jet/vacuum truck. Placement of the dam
should be at a point where the lowest conductivity reading is measured if possible.
Build hydrant water without dam failure. Station two at the dam that are capable
of handling creek overflow. Use one pump for a backup. Have a backhoe at the
site with extra material at all times so dam can be rebuilt if a breach occurs.
Pump effluent from the dam into the manhole.
2. If rip rap is in creek, wash down with high water pressure until there is no waste
residue remaining on/or within rip rap structure.
3. Put up warning tape, black or red "DANGER — DO NOT ENTER" from the
S.S.O. site and at .400-foot downstream intervals until reaching the pump site.
Bring the samples to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Pull samples every twenty-
four (24) hours until fecal-coliform readings less than 500 colonies are obtained.
4. If sludge enters surface waters, broom creek bottom and sides until there is no
sludge residue remaining.
5. If surface waters flow into a body of water used for recreation, and/or drinking,
notify the affected county and local officials as soon as the problem is discovered.

TOWN OF
SPRUCE PINE
106 HIGHLAND AVE.
P.O. BOX 189
SPRUCE PINE
NORTH CAROLINA 28777
828-765-3000
FAX [phone]
ALDERMEN
RICHARD CANIPE
GREGG HENLINE
BRENDA PITMAN
TOWN MANAGER
ROBERT C. WISEMAN
CHIEF OF POLICE
COY D. HOLLIFIELD
Mike Parker
NCDENR
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Date: 7-29-99
Ref: -Response Time
Dear Mr. Parker,
As per your request I have reviewed the, spill -response plan for the Spruce
Pine Wastewater Collection System. As a result of this survey it has been
verified that within forty minutes of notification of a malfunction town
personnel can be at any of our fifteen pump stations. This response time
includes the provision of all necessary equipment to insure the continuity of
operation and protection of the environment.
If further documentation is necessary please contact this office at your
earliest convenience.
Town Manager
APPROVED
North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission
Division of Water Quality
Date 19 9 ,
Permit # li( C) d %G 9 .�
Home of Spruce Pine Mineral and Gem Festival

'77 P-002 JUN 29 198 12:31
SPILL RESPONSIF, PLAN EVALUATION
I _ Do you have a current 24 hour contact fist which includes phone numbers of key personnel anftr
cantrador>s? X Yes —No (If Yes, please attach)
2. Do you have an equipment fist which includes what functional equipment is available and where it is
locat6d? _ __ Yes Y No (If Yes, please attach)
3. Do you have the staff resources to make an on -site assessment of a spill with in two hours of notification
of the spill? x Yes No (if No, please explain below)
4. Please list your standard spill response procedures:
whan a SraUl report is received:
t . 0ii-Call persormel are notified i=nedi ately.
2. WJ— site visited by personrie-l. _ on - call, _ evaluation. made.
3. CorrecUve action initiated:
A. Necessary eq Apment, man OWpr, etO. diMELtcbed to site.
B. Clean-up iutplemented as nece_-sa_rk.
4. Spill report faxed to »lit ASAP.
5. Is your spill response plan readily available to all essential personnel? �Yes No
If No, please explain why:
B. Are all essential personnel familiar with the spill response plan and dearly understand its contents?
X Yes No
If No, please explain why:
I )N 2
all gUALITY SEC T I .-fl
VILLE REGIONAL t !CE

--"f7 P-003 JUN 29 198 12s31
'r r
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
IMBERT STANEY IS ON CALL EVERY MONDA,Y TIMOU0f 3 HURSDA N
( D ON -CALL STARTS FRIDAY AT 3:30 Ply AND ENDS MONDAYMORNING.)
HomE 1'H0m o
ELBERTSTAAEY(RRA,DI4-21)-------------733-9503
--------------- BETEIML733-9563
AL. LOAMMC (RADIO - 23)
............. 765-6279............... CC3~7LL 766-5499
ROGER CARFE1`TUR (RADI D - 22)------------- 765-8724
B,RYAN CARPEATf`ER.
............. 765-8V, 4
p1�tM WOODY
-------------7652127
WAYNE WARD
............765 2136
DALE 1 OOMON
...-1-828- 675A487
MONT DUNCAN
--...---...68$-1946
ut �0�
6
i M
Y JM 2�'
y
l

4
Town of Spruce Pine
System Performance Annual Report
.Submitted as required by the NC General Assembly House -Bill 1161
Reporting Period: January 1, 2010 to December.,
1. General Information:
Wat ,
WATER QUALITY SECTION
• Name of regulated entity:
" . Town of Spruce Pine Sewer Collection EZ1.
and Wastewater Treatment Plant I
Cn
n �
• Responsible person:
Richard Canipemgx
Responsible " 's title:
Town- Manager n
N
www.sprucepine-nc.gov
Official's location:
106 Highland Avenue, Spruce Pine 28771
Mailing address:
PO Box.1+89; Spruce Pine, NC 28777. 3:
Phone number:
828-765-3000
WWTP address:
909 Creed Pitman Road, northeast of Spruce
Pine
County:.
Mitchell
DWQ Regional Office:
Asheville
• Listing of permits:
NCO021423 Wastewater Treatment Plant
WQCSQ®09Seue'r Collection Sysfem
WQ0002349 Land Application of Residuals
• Description of sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant:
Sewer Collection Svstem-(CS): WQCS00061 Class 11
Consists of 1192 sewer connections (as,of 5-3-2011) serving a population of
2050. There are - 30 miles of gravity sewer and - 2.42 miles of force main
(-171,178 ft total). There are 13 duplex pump . stations: none have SCADA,.
4.have telemetry, 10 have dual high water alarms, and 5 have diesel emergency
generators on -site. The fuel vender is Tri-Co Oil Company, (Spruce Pine). The
equipment service contactor is Blue Ridge Standby Power (Marion). The
generators (self -tests weekly) are located at the following pump.station locations:
Beaver Creek pump station - 60 KW - Kohler
Burleson Hill pump station - 75 KW -.Generac
Carter's Ridge pump station -100 KW -.Generac
DOC Prison #1 pump station - 80 KW - Onan
DOC Prison # 2 pump station - 60 KW - Generac
Ten "percent (17,118 ft.) of the system is required to be cleaned annually. There
were 17,550 feet cleaned in 2010. During the next year, Oak and Locust Street
are scheduled for cleaning.
0

There are plans for -the construction and operation (� .12-31-2011) for an additional
- 2 miles of gravity sewer, - 2 miles of force main and two new lift stations to
connect the Mitchell County High School (in Ledger). This will eliminate the
discharge of NPDES permit # NCO066737 which is a 0.0144 MGD WWTP
consisting of: two septic tanks; dosing tank with dual alternating pumps; dual
surface sand filters; 20. gpm UV disinfec ion; and effluent aeration tank.
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP): NCO021423 Class III
2.01MGD (phased permit 0.5 MGD & 2.0 MGD) WWTP consisting of:
US Filter Rex III-(Envirex) ® mechanically cleaned bar screen (in operation since
1.998 - needs replacing);
potable"water hydrant at influent (for wash down water) (needs repair or
replacement);
(screenings disposal - GDS pick-up 2/mo to landfill);
influent pump.station with duplex 1111 gpm pumps with audible high water alarm
and autodialer;'
Eutek TeaCup ® headworks grit removal system;
(grit disposal - GD.S pick-up every 60 days to landfill);
(trickling filter - out of service);
Milltronics HydroRanger ® influent ultrasonic flow meter;
Hach Sigma 900 ® refrigerated composite sampler;
Siemens Orval ® three concentric ring oxidation ditch with four 40 HP rotary
aerators;
circular clarifier (# 1- out of service)
dual 55 ft dia circular clarifiers; -(#2 -- in service; #3 clarifier'- out of serice);
sludge pump station with duplex 1389 gpm wet well pumps;
gas chlorine feed system (uses 150 # cylinders);
baffled chlorine contact basin (converted primary clarifier);
Wallace and Tierman Acutec '35 sulfur dioxide gas injection dechlorination feed
system (uses 150 #: cylinders);
dechlorination basin;
American. Sigma ® refrigerated effluent composite sampler;
(anaerobic sludge digestor -- out of service);
aerobic sludge digestor with dual 25 HP floating aerators (converted one old ASB,
other one never converted);
1.0 meter Ashbrook Klampress ® belt filter press (- 20% solids);
polymer feed system with Brennfloc CP622 ® (cationic);
3 sludge drying beds;
300. KW diesel Spectrum ,3000S emergency generator with automatic transfer
switch "(Blue Ridge Standby Power);
90 degree v-notch weir; and
Endress-Houser ® ultrasonic flow measuring equipment with totalizer and circular.
chart recorder.
n

Sludge Management: WQ0002349 Land Application of Residuals.
The sludge drying beds have not been used in several years, nor has the land
application site been used in several ,years. Sludge is dewatered utilizing a
cationic polymer and 1.0 meter Asht rook Klampress ® belt filter press. The belt
press is operated 4-5 days -per week. The dried sludge is hauled by E. Luke
Green Co. to the Iris Glen Landfill, located in Johnson City, TN.
II. Performance Summary:
Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies.
By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions,
environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited to):
Permit Limit Violations (NOVs%and Civil Assessments)
January- March 2010 - none
April 2010 NOV-.2010-LV-0319 - Cadmium - daily maximum limit exceeded
May - July 2010 - none
August 2010 - NOV-2010" LV-0053 - Cadmium - daily maximum limit exceeded
September - December 2010 - none
Monitoring and Reporting Violations (NOVs-and Civil Assessments) (Illegal) Bypass of
treatment facilities*
January - June 2010
July 2010 NOV-2010-MV-0007 - Total residual chlorine -monitoring frequency
failure (2x / wk)
August — December 2010 - none
Sanitary Sewer Overflows* - NOVs and Civil Assessments (*Estimated total monthly
volumes and locations of events in which more than 1,000 gallons of waste
reached surface waters.
January -December 2010 - none
Description of any known environmental impact of violations
January -December 2010 -,none known
Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies -
April 2010 - NOV-2010-LV-0319 - Cadmium — transcription error — amended DMR
July 2010 - NOV-2010-MV-0007 - Chlorine —amended DMR adding Chlorine reading
August'2010=-NOV-2010- LV-0053 - Cadmium limits were removed from the new
permit based on statistical analyses & headworks analyses (quarterly monitoring)

Summary:
The wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system is well operated and
maintained by'the contractors and Town's staff. The overall performance indicates
general compliance with permits.
There was only one daily maximum permit limit violation for cadmium. There were
only two data entry errors on the monthly reports, which were corrected.
There are several pieces of equipment that are in need of replacement, due to age
and wear. They are budgeted for replacement.
III. Notification
Copies of the System .Performance Annual. Report (SPAR) are available upon request
at the Town of Spruce Pine's Town Hall.
IV. Certification
A. Certified Operators in Responsible Charge:
Operator information:
WWTP ORC contractor:, American Water (www.amwater.com)
WWTP ORC: Darrell J.. Graham Cert. # 25819, WW-III
WWTP back-up ORCs:. Phillip D. Burleson Cert. # 9907 WW-11
Russell P.-Lankford Cert. # 29246 WW-III
Cert. # 985166 CS-1
Coll, Sys. ORC: Elbert E Starney III Cert. # 99061.2 CS-1
Coll..Sys. back-up ORC:. Alan. Dale Robinson- Cert. # 990618 CS-1
B. Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete:
I, Richard Canipe, certify that this report is, accurate and complete, to the best of
my knowledge.
Signature of responsible official and date of report:
Richard Canipe Date

•�. FILE COPY
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Richard Canipe,
Town Manager
Town of Spruce Pine.
PO Box 189.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Dear Mr. Canipe:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
May 12, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Spruce Pine
Wastewater Collection System
'Permit No: WQCS00001
Mitchell County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on May 3, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
WQCS00091.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
The collection system is a class CS -II. The ORC is a class CS-1. A grade CS -II ORC is
required for the collection system.
If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Russell Lankford, American Water, Project Manager
Central Files
g s. = ill - miles
S:\SWP\Mitchell\Collection Systems\Spruce Pine Collection System\CEI 5-3-11.doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarohna
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] - Customer Service: 1-877-623-6148 �atut'Q!lt,�
Internet: www.ncwateruuality.ora

Permit: WQCS00091
SOC:
County: Mitchell
Region: Asheville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 04/14/05 Expiration:, 03/31/13 Owner! Town of Spruce Pine
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Collection System
PO Box 189
Contact Person: Richard Canipe -
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Elbert E Stamey
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Spruce Pine NC 28777.
Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Certification:990612 Phone:[phone]
Related Permits:
NCO021423 Town of Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine VWVfP
Inspection Date: 05/03/2011 Entry Time: 01:30 PM Exit Time: 03`30 PM
rYInspector:� Gt l7 e �17A4 /-
Prima Wanda P Frazier Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspectors): Ext.4662
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■ Compliant Q Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions, .Performance Standards Operation & Maint Regmts.Records
■ Monitoring & Rpting Inspections N.Lines
Regmts
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 05/03/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
COLLECTION SYSTEM: WQCS00091 Class II
Consists of 1192 sewer connections (as of 5-3-2011) serving a population of — 2050.
There are — 30 miles of gravity sewer and — 2.42 miles of force main (-171,776 ft total).
There are 13 duplex pump stations; none have SCADA, 4 have telemetry and 10 have dual high water
alarms. The lift stations are inspected 7 days a week.
The 5 pump stations are equipped with diesel emergency generators on -site.
The generators (self -tests weekly) are located at the following pump station locations:
Beaver Creek pump station - 60 KW - Kohler
Burleson Hill pump station - 75 KW - Generac
Carter's Ridge pump station - 100 KW - Generac
DOC Prison #1 pump station - 80 KW - Onan
DOC Prison # 2 pump station - 60 KW - Generac
The fuel vender is Tri-Co Oil Company (Spruce Pine).
The equipment service contactor is Blue Ridge Standby Power (Marion).
RECENT COLLECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS:
Replaced the pump at the Shannon Drive pump station.
Replaced the pumps and controls at the Railroad pump station.
Replaced 300 feet of 6" terracotta pipe with 6" PVC on Hillcrest Circle.
Replaced 100 feet of 6" terracotta pipe with 6" PVC in the Ingles parking lot.
Replaced the 2" force main and pump at the Duncan Street pump station.
Installed 200 feet of 2" force main at the Spruce Pine Maintenance Building.
Walked and visually inspected all manholes and creek crossing from Carter's Ridge Road pump
station to McKinney Electric.
Walked and checked all manholes and exposed collection system lines from the Railroad on
Amethyst Street to the City Drive -In.
Visually inspected most all of the sewer lines.
Replaced 400 feet of 0.5" hose line on the sewer jetter.
Purchased a new Root Rat nozzle.
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: ,05/03/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect,Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine,
Flushed the collection system line at the Feldspar Pump Station.
Odor issues from the Prison lift stations have'been resolved'by the operation of a car wash next -
door (upstream in the collection system). Feeding potassium permanganate is no longer necessary
for odor control.
ANNUAL COLLECTION SYSTEWCLEANING:
There are — 30 miles of gravity sewer and — 2.42 miles of force main (-171,178 ft total).
Ten percent (17,118 ft.) of the system is required to be cleaned annually.
There were 17,550 feet cleaned in 2010.
There have been 10,220 feet cleaned as of 4-28-2011.
During the next`year, Oak and. Locust Street are scheduled for cleaning.
SCHOOL PROJECT:
There are plans for the construction and operation (— 12-31-2011) for an additional — 2 miles of
gravity sewer, — 2 miles of force main and two new lift stations to connect the Mitchell County
High School (in Ledger). This will eliminate the discharge of NPDES permit NCO066737 which is a
0.0144 MGD WWTP consisting of: two septic tanks; dosing tank with dual alternating pumps; dual
surface sand filters; 20-gpm UV disinfection; and effluent aeration tank. .
OPERATOR, INFORMATION:
WWTP ORC contractor: American Water (www.amwater.com)
WWTP ORC: Darrell J. Graham — Cert. # 25819 — WW-III
WWTP back-up ORCs: Phillip D. Burleson — Cert. # 9907 — WW II
Russell P. Lankford — Cert: # 29246 — WW-III and Cert. # 985166 — CS-1
Note: The contract operators also inspect the collection system and pump stations.
Coll. Sys. ORC: Elbert E Stamey III — Cert. # 990612 - CS-1
Coll. Sys. Back-up ORC: Alan Dale Robinson — Cert. # 990618 — CS-1
Note: The collection system is a class CS -II. The ORC is a class CS-1. A grade CS -II ORC is
required for the collection system.
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT (SPAR):
The 2610 System Performance Annual Report is in the process of being prepared and mailed to DWQ.
Note: According to the Clean Water Act of 1999 (House Bill 1160), the legal requirement for submittal
of the System Performance Annual Report is as follows: The owner or operator of any wastewater
treatment works or wastewater. collection systems that treats or collects primarily domestic or
municipal waste, must provide an Annual Report to its users or customers and to the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources that summarizes the treatment work's-and collection system's,
performance over a 12 month period. The System Performance Annual Report is due no later than
60 days after the end of the -reporting period.
Page: 3

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 05/03/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes. No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? ■ n n Cl
What educational tools are used?
Water bills contain FOG information, as well as, letters (most recent dated 4-26-11) from the Town to the
restaurants. Suggestions were made to include the Town's web site on the water bills and reference the
FOG program on the Town's web site.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
■
n
n n
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
■
n
❑ n
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
®
n
n n
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
■
n
n n
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
There are two approved septage haulers: Mayland Septic and Appalachian Outhouse.
These haulers have allowable designated pumping times and specific manhole for dumping.
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master planT concepts?
■
n
n n
Does CIP cover three to five year period?
■
n
n n
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
■
n
n n
Does CIP include description of project area?
■
n
❑ ❑
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
■
n
n n
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
®❑
n
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
■
n
n
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
n
■
n n
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system? $38,000.00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment? $731,318.00
CIP Comments
Project Area identified in (Community Assitance grant funded) Master Plan for water and sewer
infastructure. CIP addresses deficiencies, namely, I & I and pump replacements. This year
— $50,000 has been spent on pump replacements. CIP is designated for: drinking water
treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment.
Is system free of known points of bypass? ■ n n n
If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? ■ ❑ n n
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification? © n n n
Page: 4

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 05/03/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Pump station identifier? ■ n n n
24-hour contact numbers ■ n n n
If no, list deficient pump stations
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
Number of pump stations
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements
# Does the permittee have a root control program?
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
There is no orangeburg pipe. The Town has a new 3000 psi American Jetter, an old jetter and a new
Root Rat nozzle.
Comment: • .
Inspections
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
Are records available that document pump station inspections?
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
Are records available that document citizen complaints?
# 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?
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
Comment: Citizen complaints are logged into the computer, a work order is generated
and the Town's Maintenance staff investigates and resolves. There are three high
priority lines. They include Grassy Creek and the two Department of Corrections
prisons.
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Are all log books available?
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
Yes No NA NE
■nnn
■nn❑
Page: 5

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 05/03/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? ■ n n n
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
The Town contracts the inspection, operation and maintenance of the collection system and
wastewater treatment plant. The contract ORC reviews daily records and logs, as well as,
addresses problem areas.
Are maintenance records for equipment available? ■ n n n
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? ■ n ❑ n
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? weekly for 30 minutes
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
■
n n
n
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
■
n n
n
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
■
n n
n
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
■
n n
n
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
n
n ■
n
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
®
n n
n
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
■
n n
n
Are system cleaning records available?
■
n n
n
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
■
n n
n
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
There are — 30 miles of gravity sewer and — 2.42 miles of force main (171,178 ft total). Ten percent
(17,118 ft.) of the system is required to be cleaned annually. There were 17, 550 feet cleaned in 2010.
There have been 10,220 feet cleaned as of 4-28-2011. During the next year, Oak and Locust Street
are scheduled for cleaning.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? n n n n
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
■
n n
n
Response time
■
n n
n
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
■
n n
n
Access to cleaning equipment
■
n n
n
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
■
n n
n
Source of emergency funds
■
n n
n
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
■
n n
n
Post-overflow/spill assessment
■
n n
n
Page: 6

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 05/03/2011 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? ■ ❑ ❑
Is the spare parts inventory adequate? ■ Cl ❑ Cl
Comment:
Records
Yes
No NA
NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
n
n ■
o
Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available?
❑
0 ■
0
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
n
n ■
n
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
n
0 ■
❑
Is a map of the system available?
■
n O
0
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
■
n n
Pipe materials
■
0 n
0
Pipe location
■
n n
n
Flow direction
■
0
Approximate pipe age
0
■ ❑
0
Number of service taps
■
n n
0
Pump stations and capacity
■
n 0
0
If no, what percent is complete?
95
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Approximate.pipe age needs to be added. Upon completion, the addition of the upcoming Mitchell
County High School (tie-in) project and collection system details will need to be added.
McGill prepared the map in December of 2005. There have been no SSOs this year.
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ■ 0 0 0
Comment: The collection system permit expires on 3-31-2013.
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? fl Cl ■ fl
Are public notices and proof of publication available? n 0 ■ 0
# Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1C? ■ 0 n n
# Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? Cl 0 ■ n
If no, which one(s)?
Comment: The 2010 System Performance Annual Report (SPAR) is in the process of
being prepared and mailed to Raleigh.
Page: 7

Town of Spruce Pine
Sewer Line Maintenance
1) As most of our sewer lines are in the shoulder of roads, we visually inspect them
while mowing streets.
2) Replaced pumps and old controls at the railroad pump station.
3) Replaced 300 feet of 6" terracotta line with 6" PVC on Hillcrest Circle.
4) Replaced pump and 2" pressure line at the Duncan Street pump station.
5) Installed new pump and 200' of 2" pressure line at Spruce Pine Maintenance
Building.
6) Walked and visually checked all manholes and creek crossing from Carters Ridge
Road pump station to McKinney Electric.
7) Walked and checked all manholes and exposed lines from the railroad on
Amethyst Street to City Drive -In.
8) Purchased new Root Rat nozzle to help with grease and roots.
9) Replaced 400' of %" line hose on the sewer. jetter.
10) Flushed the line at Feldspar Pump station.
11) Replaced the pump at the Shannon Drive pump station.
12) Replaced 100' of 6" terracotta pipe with 6" PVC in the Ingles parking lot.
I-y2e It
�a ire', =Jle,.

Work Order No:
Requested By: 000
Address/Location:
Category:
Instructions:
Labor
Comments:
Spruce Pine Public Works Department
Work Order
Date in: 05/03/2011
Date Required:
Job Cost Allocation
Equipment
Materials
Supervisor Signature

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
Fax to: Mr. Elbert Stamey III
Public Works Director
Town of Spruce Pine
From: Wanda Frazier
Environmental Specialist
NCDENR-DWQ-SWPS
Date: 4-27-2011
Re: Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System
Inspections scheduled for May 3, 2011 @ 11 am
and System Performance Annual Report (SPAR) .
Here arer the documents that we discussed today. Call me anytime at 828-
296-4662.
Thanks,
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarohna
'Aaturally

o
er (.t 5 2s
f odor
/�
door
6 ex u 5�/re4,�)
o ve/,db/Q7/m
r —
3 �
• �o-
yr,
rol
.���

m ��(k X--�, v"I e-),>
� M, M

mill
I
Thomas Lee Ellis, P.E.
Operations Manager
Mayland & Hickory
Piedmnt
Na ura/Gas
Hwy. E
Sprucea Pine, NO 28777
Spruce
828.766.8786 Telephone I�
828.766.9812 Cell
828.304.8008—Hickory Telephone
[e-mail] I
._
%_'/ter( `� j
,-- cat"

e--y.\Y, _

11

NyzA � 7 '"FILE COPY /f Michael F. Easley, Governor
7 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina - partment of Environment and Natural Resources
rColeen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE -WATER PROTECTION
November 14, 2-00 7
Mr.. Richard Canipe, Town Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
138 Highland Avenue
Spruce Pine, North Carolina,28777
Subject: Town of Spruce Pine
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit No. WQCS00091
Wastewater Collection System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Canipe:
Attached isthe report resulting from the Town of Spruce Pine's Collection ystem Permit
Compliance Evaluation Inspection which I conducted on No,vember,13, 06. The ;Town of
Spruce Pine is doing a good job of operating its wastewater collection -system.. Likewise-) would
like to complement Seth Byrd for the good job he is doing in operating the Town's sewage
pumping stations..
There are areas in which. the Town is in violation of the requirements of its collection system
permit. Those are as follows:
(1) Spruce Pine needs a new collection system Capital Improvements Plan. The Town's
current plan is outdated and is'now a historical document. The Town's next collection
system CIP should 'span a three -to five years period of time, include a Goals statement,
description of service area, brief, description of the, existing collection system, discussion of
known deficiencies and discussion of forecasted future needs.
(2) The City's Collection System Permit requires the maintenance, -of records documenting the
semi-annual inspection of the Town's one aerial crossing.
(3) The City's sewer system map, while excellent, should be modified to indicate flow
direction, pipe age -and pump station capacities.
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C., 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748 NorTeLh olina

(4) The Town needs to submit a Collection System Annual Report. Mike Buchanan with
American Water could include the required collection system information in his Wastewater
Treatment Annual Report. You should have a copy of this report present at time of your next
collection system inspection.
When looking at the two municipal pump stations serving the prisons I observed that the pump
guide rails and restraining chains are badly rusted. Stainless steel would be a good replacement
material. Should you need to discuss matters relating to the Town's collection system please do
not hesitate to call us at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roy �M.Da
Environmental Engineer
cc: Elbert Stamey, Town of Spruce Pine
Mike Buchanan, American Water
PERCS Files

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00091 Effective: 04/14/05 Expiration: 03/31/10 Owner: Town of Spruce Pine
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine, Collection System
County: Mitchell PO Box-189
Region: Asheville.
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Richard Canipe Title: Town Manager Phone: 828-765,-3000
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s)
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO021423 Town of Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/13/2007 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 11:15 AM
Primary Inspector: Roy M Davis �'r(\�}� Phone: [phone]
Ext.4659
Secondary lnspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance,Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility, Status: ■ Compliant . n Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records
■Monitoring & Rpting Inspections Pump Station Manhole
Reqmts
Lines
(See attachment summary)

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Town of Spruce Pine is doing a good job of taking care of its sewage collection system. Seth Byrd of American Water
is likewise doing a fine job of taking care of the Town's sewage pumping stations.
The Town's present collection system Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is now a historical document To meet permit
requrements, the next CIP needs to span three to five years, include a goal statement (which the Town has already
prepared), a description of the service area, description of existing facilities, discussion of known deficiencies, and
forecasted future needs.
The Town's collection system map needs to be modified to show flow direction, approximate pipe age, and pump station
capacities.
The Town needs to do a Collection System Annual Report. Such a report could be done in the same document as the
Annual Wastewater Treatment Report being done by American Water.
The Town needs to keep a record of the biannual inspection of the aerial crossing near Ingles
The pump guide rails and restraining chains on the two pump stations serving the prisons are badly rusted. Stainless steel
would be a good replacement material.
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
'Inspection Date: 11/13/2007 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
Q
What educational tools are used?
- Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
■
fl
0
❑
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
■
n
n
n
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
■
n
n
n
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e.-annexation)
®❑
11
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
Has an,acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
■
❑
❑
❑ '
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
■
n
.n
n
Does CIP,cover three to five year period?
■
n
n
n
Does CIP include'Goal Statement?
M
n
n
Does CIP include description of project area?
❑
■
n
n
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
n
■
n
n'
Does CIP include -known deficiencies?
Cl
■
❑
❑ -
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
n
■
Ej
ri
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
n
■
n
n
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
$60,000:00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
$684,365.00
CIP Comments
Needs improvement.
Is system free of known points of bypass?
❑
❑-
n
If no, describe type of bypass and location
NA
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
n
'n
❑
# Does the sign.include:
Instructions for'notification?
■
❑
❑
n
Pump station identifier?
■
❑
❑
fl
24-hour contact numbers
■
In
n
n
If no, list deficient pump stations
None
Page: 3

E
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for visit: Routine
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA? n e n n
Number of pump stations 13
Number of pump stations that have SCADA 0
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 3
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 10
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0
# Does the permittee have a root control program? ❑ ® ❑
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
NA
Comment: NA
Inspections
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
■
n
n
n
Are records available that document pump station inspections?
■
n
n
n
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped' pump stations inspected at least once a week?
■
n
n
n
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
■
n
n
n
Are records available that document citizen complaints?
■
n
n
n
# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system?
■
n
n
❑
# Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year?
■
n
n
n
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
n
■
n
n
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Needs to document inspection of high -priority lines.
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are all log books available?
■
n
n
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
■
n
n
n
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
n
n
■
Cl
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
As needed.
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
■
n
n
n
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
■
n
n
n
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Weekly for generators.
Page: 4

Permit: WQCS00091 owner - Facility: Town'of Spruce Pine
Inspection Dater 1Ill 3/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:' Routine
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and'outside cleaning and debris removal? _
■.
❑
n
n
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
■
.n
❑
n
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
■
❑
n
❑
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
IN
0-0
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
■
ri
. n
n
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
■
• n
n
n
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
■
n
n
n
Are system cleaning records available?
■,.
n
n
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
n
■
n
n
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Town has recently purchased a trailer mounted jotter. Records indicate that approximately 5% of the
system has been cleaned thus far this year. .
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
■
n
n
n
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
■
n
❑
Response time
■
❑
n
n
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
■
n
n
n
Access to cleaning equipment
■
n
n
n '
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
■
❑
n
n
Source of emergency funds
n
'❑
n
■
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
■
n
n
n
Post-overflow/spill assessment
■
n
n-
n•
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
■
n
❑:
n
Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
❑
F1,
n
■
Comment:
Records
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are adequate records.of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
■
.�
n
n
'Are records of SSOs.that are under the reportable threshold available?
I!
n
n
n
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location? •
❑
.
n
n
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
❑
❑
n
n
Page: 5

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a map of the system available? ■ n n n
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
®
n
n
n
Pipe materials
■
.n
n
n
Pipe location
®❑
❑
n
Flow direction
n
■
❑
❑
Approximate pipe age
❑
®
❑
Number of service taps
■
n
n
171
Pump stations and capacity
n
■
n
n
If no, what percent is complete?
90
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Collection system map needs to show pipe age, flow direction, and capacity of all pump stations.
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
®❑
❑
Comment: NA
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
# Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C?
n
■
n
n
# Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits?
■
n
n
❑
If no, which one(s)?
NA
Comment: None
#1 - Amity Park Road
Pump Station
Yes No
NA
NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
■ n
n
n
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
■ n
n
n
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
■ n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
® n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■ ❑
❑
n
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
o n
n
n
Page: 6

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine.
Inspection Date: 11/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine .
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? .
❑',
❑
■
n
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
■
00
Cl
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
n
❑
■
n
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
n
n
■
n
Is simple telemetry present?
■
n
, ❑
T1
Is simple telemetry operational?
■
n
fl
n
Are audio and visual alarms.present?.
■
n
Cl
n
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
■
❑
n
n
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
■ '
o
n
n
Are backflow devices in place?
■
n
❑
❑
Are backflow devices operable?
■
n
n
F1,
Are air relief valves in place?
n
n
'n
■
Are air relief valves operable?
n
n
n
■
# Is an emergency generator available?
■
n
n
n
Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
■
n.
n
n
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
n
Cl
■
n
Is the generator operable?
n
n
n
# Is fuel. in tank and sufficient?
■
n
0
n
Is the generator inspected according to their'schedule?
■
n.
■
.n
Is a 24-hour notification. sign posted?
■
n
n
n
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
■
fl
n
n
Pump station identifier?. ,-
■
n
n
n
Emergency phone number
■
n
n
n
Is public access limited?
■
00
n
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
■
I=1
n
fl
Is the pump station free -of, signs of overflow?
■
n
n
n
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
'Yes
Comment: Seth Byrd with American Water is doing a fine job of taking care of this
station.
Page: 7
r

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
#2 - Amity Park Road
Pump Station
Yes
No
NA
NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
■
n
n
n
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
■
n
❑
❑
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
®
n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■
n
n
.n
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
®
n
n
n
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:
nn■n
■nnn
nn■n
nn■n
■ n n n
® n n n
■ n n n
■nnn
■ n n n
■n,nn
■ n n n
nnn■
n n n ■
® n n n
■nnn
nn■n
■ n n n
■nnn
■nnn
■nnn
Page: 8

I
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pirie
Inspection Date: 11/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Instructions for notification?
■
• n
n
n
Pump station identifier?
■
❑
fl
f7
Emergency phone number
■
❑
n
❑
Is public access limited?-
®
n
n
n
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
■
n
❑
fl
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
■
n
n
n
Are runtimes comparable for multiple pumps?
Yes
Comment: Seth Byrd with American Water'is doing a fine job of taking care of this
station. For the record, two pump stations, serving and operated by the prisons
discharge into this pump station. This station discharges into the wet well of station # 1.
DEPOT - Locust Street
Pump Station
Yes
No
NA
NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
■
n
n
n.
Is it accessible in all-weather conditions?
■
n
n
n
# Is general housekeeping. acceptable?
■
❑
Q
(1
Are all pumps present?
-
n
n
Are all pumps operable? ;
■
❑
❑
fl
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
n
❑
n
■
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
■
n
n
n
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? .
■
n
n
n
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
n
❑
■
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
❑
❑
■
Is simple telemetry present?
■
n
n
n
Is simple telemetry operational?
■
n.
❑
n
Are audio and visual alarms present?
■
'o
n
n
Are audio and visual alarms operable?,
■
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
■
n
In
n
Are backflow devices in place?
■
❑
fl
n
Are backflow devices operable?
■
n
an
Are air relief valves in place?
n
f 1
❑
■
Page: 9

F
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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?
Pump station identifier?
Emergency phone number
Is public access limited?
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment: Seth Byrd is doing a good job of taking care of the station.
Reason for Visit: Routine
nnn®
n■nn
nn®n
nnn■
nn®n
nn®n
nn®n
M 0 0 0
Page: 10

�.V
i

ON
Is;-

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00091 Effective: 04/14/05 Expiration: 03/31/13 Owner: Town of Spruce Pine
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Collection System
County: Mitchell PO Box 189
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Richard Canipe Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021423 Town of Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/28/2006 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 01:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Don Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Roy M Davis Phone: [phone] Ext.4659
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■ Compliant Q Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records
■ Monitoring & Rpting inspections Pump Station Manhole
Regmts
Lines
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/28/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
CIP needs goals statement, description of project area, description of existing facilities, known deficiencies and forecasted
future needs.
Town needs to establish a records keeping system tracking inspections of high -priority lines.
Town's sewer system map needs to indicate flow direction, pipe age and pump stations names and capacities.
Town needs to submit an Annual Collection System Report in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 C.
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/28/2006 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 n
What educational tools are used?
Mailings to commercial customers and messages on water and sewer bill.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
n
n
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
■
n
n n
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
■
.❑
fl rl
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable,. i.e. annexation)
■
n
n n
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
None
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
■
Q
❑ 11
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
■
n
L! n
Does CIP cover three to five year period?
■
❑
fl fl
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
n
■
n n
Does CIP include description of project area?
n
■
n n
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
n
■
n n
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
❑
■
n n
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
n
■
n n
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
■
n
n n
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
$388,000.00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
$1,632,000.00
CIP Comments
Needs modifications to meet requirements of Collection System Permit.
Is system free of known points of bypass?
■
❑
❑ 0
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? ■ 0 ❑ E!
24-hour contact numbers ■ n n n
If no, list deficient pump stations
None
Page: 3

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/28/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA? n ■ n n
Number of pump stations 13
Number of pump stations that have SCADA 0
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 3
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 10
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0
# Does the permittee have a root control program? ❑ ❑ n ■
# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
Comment: Elbert Stamey reports that all audible and visual high water alarms work.
Inspections
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
■
n
Cl
n
Are records available that document pump station inspections?
■
n
n
n
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
■
n
n
n
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
■
n
n
n
Are records available that document citizen complaints? ■ n n n
# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? ■ n n n
# Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? ■ n n n
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines? n ■ n ❑
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months? ■ n n n
Comment: Town will start keeping records regarding inspection of high priority lines.
Five of the Town's sewage pumping stations have permanantly installed emergency
power generators. The Town does not have a portable generator capable of driving a
pump station.
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Yes
No
NA
N
Are all log books available?
■
n
n
n
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
■
n
n
n
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
■
n
n
n
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
Monthly
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
■
n
n
n
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
■
n
n
n
Page: 4

1
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/28/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? Weekly
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? ■ n n n
Inspecting and exercising all valves? ■ n n n
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? ■ n n n
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
■
❑
n n
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
0-0
n n
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
■
n
n n
Are system cleaning records available?
■
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
■
n
n n
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
No particular section. Only the Duncan Street pump station has one pump and the Town has a spare.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
■
n
n
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
■
n
n
Response time
■
n
n
n
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
■
n
n
n
Access to cleaning equipment
■
n
n
n
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
■
n
n
Source of emergency funds
n
n
n
■
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
■
n
n
n
Post-overflow/spill assessment
n
n
n
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
■
n
n
n
Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
n
n
n
■
Comment:
Records
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
❑
❑
n
Are records of SSOs, that are under the reportable threshold available?
■
n
n
n
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
n
■
n
n
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
n
❑
■
Page: 5

r
<1
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/28/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a map of the system available? ■ n n n
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
■
n
n
n
Pipe materials
■
n
n
n
Pipe location
■
n
n
n
Flow direction
n
■
n
n
Approximate pipe age
n
■
n
n
Number of service taps
■
n
n
n
Pump stations and capacity
n
■
n
n
If no, what percent is complete?
90
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Flow direction, pipe age and pump station capacities.
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
■
n
n
n
Comment: .
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available?
❑
n
■
❑
Are public notices and proof of publication available?
❑
n
■
# Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C?
n
■
n
Cl
# Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits?
■
n
n
n
If no, which one(s)?
Comment:
DOC NUMBER 1 -
Pump Station
Yes
No
NA
NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
■
❑
n
n
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
■
n
n
n
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■
n
n
n
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
■
n
n
n
Page: 6

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/28/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
n
n
■
0
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
■
n
n
n
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
❑
■
n
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
n
n
■
n
Is simple telemetry present?
■
n
n
n
Is simple telemetry operational?
■
n
n
n
Are audio and visual alarms present?
■
n
n
n
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
■
n
n
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
■
n
n
n
Are backflow devices in place?
■
n
n
n
Are backflow devices operable?
■
n
❑
n
Are air relief valves in place?
n
n
n
■
Are air relief valves operable?
n
n
n
■
# Is an emergency generator available?
■
❑
n
Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
■
n
n
n
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
❑
0
■
n
Is the generator operable?
■
n
n
n
# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
■
n
D
n
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
■
n
n
n
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
■
n
n
n
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
■
n
n
n
Pump station identifier?
■
fl
n
n
Emergency phone number
■
n
n
n
Is public access limited?
■
n
n
n
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
■
n
n
n
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
■
❑
n
0
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
NE
-
Comment: Good looking pump station. Valve vault dry. Submersible pumps.
DOC NUMBER 2 -
Page: 7

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/28/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Pump Station
Yes
No
NA
NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
■
n
n
n
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
■
n
n
11
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■
n
n
n
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
■
n
n
n
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
n
n
■
❑
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
■
n
n
n
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
n
■
n
n
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA operational?
n
n
w
n
Is simple telemetry present?
■
n
n
n
Is simple telemetry operational?
■
n
n
n
Are audio and visual alarms present?
■
n
n
n
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
■
n
n
In
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
■
n
In
In
Are backflow devices in place?
■
n
n
n
Are backflow devices operable?
■
n
n
Are air relief valves in place?
n
n
In
■
Are air relief valves operable?
n
n
n
■
# Is an emergency generator available?
■
Q
Q
Cl
Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
■
In
In
In
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
n
n
■
❑
Is the generator operable?
■
n
In
n
# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
■
In
In
n
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
■
n
In
In
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
■
n
❑
n
Does it include:
Instructions for notification?
■
In
n
n
Page: 8

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 11/28/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Pump station identifier?
■
n
n
n
Emergency phone number
■
n
n
Is public access limited?
■
Q
0
0
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
■
n
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
■
n
n
0
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
NE
Comment: Good looking pump station. Valve vault dry: Force main from DOC
Number 1 pump station pumps directly into wet well. Submersible pumps. 40 HP
pumps.
-Page: 9

- --- -
tam

C

t

c�D
10(A�,J,-�00�
1

KJL 9. S-e,
I
r

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G: Ross Jr., -Secretary
North Carolina Department, r „Wron Tent d-Natur a ou(ces
z an Klimek, F'-,Ei Director
D sim of Va_te Q ali
�: ri
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
January 10, 2006
Mr.. Richard Canipe
Town. Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
Post Office Box 189
Spruce Pine; North .Carolina 28777
SUBJECT: Town of Spruce Pine
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Wastewater Collection, System
Permit No: WQCS00091
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Canipe:
Attached please find the report resulting from -the January 6, 2006 Compliance
Evaluation Inspection conducted by Don Price and I. The purpose of the inspection was
to evaluate the operations and maintenance of the Town's wastewater collection system
and determine compliance status with. Collection System Permit WQCS00091.
Don and I were well pleased with what we found. We did come to the conclusion
that the Town's sewer rates are to low. An increase in sewer rates would help in providing
adequate resources to support a modern collection system maintenance program. I would
like for the Town to see if a place can be found in the budget for a TV camera to inspect
the interior of sewer lines. Working on a sewer line without the benefit of a TV camera is
largely guesswork.
The Town needs to start a public education program relating to the proper disposal
of residential kitchen. grease. It was agreed that a near future water/sewer bill would
contain useful information. on this subject. I would encourage the use of door hangers to
be placed on homes upstream from where residential grease problems are encountered
in Town sewers.
It was agreed that the next Capital Improvement Plan will include a goal statement.
I like goal statements for the reason that the serve to remind an organization what they
are about as well as the Town Council as -to why they are being asked to appropriate
funds.
It was agreed that over the next year that the Town would inspect all segments of
the collection system not otherwise seen by the public and document same.
NoO�e Carolina
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 Nwur,74

Town personnel ar`;6"'uo;ng an excellent job of maintaining 'equipment used. for
sewer maintenance and emergency response. The Town will start documenting this
activity.
The Town does not currently have a formal right-of-way maintenance program.
Such a program will be initiated as needed to allow access to the right-of-way during
emergency response and will be documented.
10% of the system was cleaned last year but records confirming this activity were
not maintained. Such a record keeping system will be initiated and maintained.
The Town's draft sewer system maps are extremely well done. It would be nice if
future versions of the maps included pipe age.
On April 12, 2004 Permit Number WQ0023767 was issued to the Town of Spruce.
Pine for the construction and operation of a sewage pumping station and force main to
serve Skyline Motel. The Town should add this pump station to its list of stations to be
regularly inspected and document those inspections.
Attached is the form to be used to designate a Collection System ORC and a
Back-up Collection System ORC. Before submitting the form you might wish to first talk to
Mr.. Steve Reid with the Training and Certification Unit at 919-733-0026, Extension 314.
Don and I appreciate the fine job that the Town of Spruce Pine is doing with
operating its sewage collection. system. Please do not hesitate to call us at 828-296-4500
should we be able to help. you in any way.
S' cerely,
Roy M. Davis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc:. Elbert Stamey, Town of Spruce Pine
David Cooley, American Water
PERCS Unit
Asheville-Eiles_

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00091 Effective: 04/14/05 Expiration: 03/31/13 Owner: Town of Spruce Pine
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Collection System
County: Mitchell PO Box 189
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Richard Canipe Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021423 Town of Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine VWVfP
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 02:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Roy M Davis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): 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)
Page: 1

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Town of Spruce Pine is doing an excellent job of taking care of its collection system.The Town's monthly sewer bill is
to low and needs to be increased to provide adequate resources to support a modern sewage collection system
maintenance program. I would like for the Town to see if there is room in the budget for a TV camera to inspect the
interior of sewer lines. Working on a sewer is guess work without a TV camera.
The Town neds to start a public education program instructing its residents in the proper disposal of residential kitchen
grease. It was agreed that the next water/sewer bill would contain a flyer for this purpose.
It was agreed that the next Capital Improvements Plan for the collection system would include a goals statement. Such a
statement would be helpful to the Town Council to more clearly understand where they are heading with the collection
system.
It was agreed that, over the next year, the Town would inspect all sections of the collection system not otherwise seen by
the public and document same.
Town personnel are doing an excellent job of maintaining equipment used for collectin system maintenance and
emergency response. The Town will start documenting this activity.
The Town does not currently have a formal right-of-way clearance program. Such a program will be initiated as needed
and records kept.
10% of the system was cleaned last year but records supporting this cleaning were not maintained. Such records will now
be kept.
The Town's draft sewer system maps are extremely well done. It would be handy if the mapping could include an
indication of pipe age.
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 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
n
If no, provide schedule of compliance
Next water bill.
What educational tools are used?
None at present.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
■
n
n
n
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
■
n
n
n
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
■
n
n
n
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
n
Cl
n
■
If no, provide schedule of compliance
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
None.
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
■
n
n
n
If no, provide schedule of compliance
Does CIP address short term needs and long term \"master plan\" concepts?
■
n
n
n
Does CIP cover three to five year period?
■
❑
n
rl
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
n
■
n
n
Does CIP include description of project area?
■
n
n
n
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
■
❑
n
n
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
■
❑
❑
n
Does CIP include forecasted future needs?
n
n
n
■
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
n
n
❑
n
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
$1,160,000.00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
$526,000.00
CIP Comments
Is system free of known points of bypass? ■ n n n
If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? ■ n n n
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification? ■ n n ❑
Pump station identifier? ■ ❑ n Cl
Page: 3

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
24-hour contact numbers ■ n n n
If no, provide a schedule of compliance
If no, list deficient pump stations
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
n
n
n
n
Number of pump stations
13
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
0
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
3
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
13
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements
0
Provide a schedule of compliance
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
n
n
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
■
n
n
n
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
■
Cl
❑
n
Are records available that document citizen complaints?
■
n
n
n
Are records available that document an annual observation of entire system?
n
■
n
n
Has there been an observation of entire system in the last year?
■
n
n
n
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
In
n
■
o
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
n
n
■
n
Comment: ..
Operation & Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available? ■ n n n
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? ■ n ❑ n
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? ■ n n n
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
Are maintenance records for equipment available? n ■ n n
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? ■ n n n
Page: 4

_f
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
If no, provide schedule for compliance 03/01/2006
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? ■ ❑ ❑ fl
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? ■ .❑ ❑ fl
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment? ■ ❑ ❑ n
If no, provide schedule for compliance
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
■
n
❑
n
If no, provide schedule for compliance
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
n
■
0
n
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
■
0
❑
If no, provide schedule for compliance
07/01/2006
Are system cleaning records available?
n
■
n
n
Has at least 10% of system been cleaned annually?
■
n
O
n
If no, provide schedule for compliance
03/01/2006
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
■
n
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
■
❑
❑
0
Response time
■
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
■
n
L!
n
Access to cleaning equipment
■
n
❑
n
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
■
n
0
n
Source of emergency funds
■
❑
❑
❑,
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
■
n
❑
n
Post-overflow/spill assessment
■
Q
n
n
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
■
n
p
n
Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
■
❑
D
0
If no, provide schedule for compliance
Page: 5

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment:
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?
If no, provide schedule for compliance
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
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
The Town showed us a draft of an excellent sewer map which presented everything we look for except pipe
age.
Comment:
■nnn
■nnn
100
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? n n ■ ❑
Are public notices and proof of publication available? ❑ n ■ n
Comment: .
Page: 6

n
r •� Ltd!%-.�-ram-,-. a
a �

- - Ali �9�� \_�j � 1? � _ _ �
-

I � \
C/
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00091 Effective: 04/14/05 Expiration: 03/31/10 Owner: Town of Spruce Pine
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Collection System
County: Mitchell
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Richard Canipe
Directions to Facility:
PO Box 189
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Phone:_828-765-3000
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary. ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021423 Town of Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 02:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Roy M Davis Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.4659
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant [i Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation & Maint Reqmts Records
■ Monitoring & Rpting inspections Pump Station Manhole
Reqmts
Lines
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Page: 2

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
If no, provide schedule of compliance ,�Q--'
What educational tools are used?
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? I n n n
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available? ❑ n n
If no, provide schedule of compliance
List enforcement actions by permitte, if any, in the last 12 months
E.ZJL'
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
'I nnn
If no, provide schedule of compliance
Does CIP addressshort term needs and long term \"master plant/ concepts? FFn n n
Does CIP cover three to five year period? n n n
Does CIP include Goal Statement? ❑ ❑ n
Does CIP include description of project area? n n n
Does CIP include description of existing facilities? 1_1 n n
Does CIP include known deficiencies? f� n n n
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? ❑` ❑
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system? "N<,, �t j � 'f' © 06,
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
Is system free of known points of bypass? n n n n
If no, describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? n n n
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification? LA 5—`* fn n n
Pump station identifier? AV Ao
F1 F1
Page: 3

Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
24-hour contact numbers 'Vrn n n
If no, provide a schedule of compliance
If no, list deficient pump stations
Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
Number of pump stations l 3
nnnn
Number of pump stations that have SCADA C J � (�
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 t i _
Provide a schedule of compliance
Comment:
Inspections
Yes No
NA
NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? 6111� 01_- �
t' n
n
n
Are records available that document.pump station inspections?
n
n
n
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
n
n
n
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
n
n
n
Are records available that document citizen complaints?,�
n
n
n
Are records available that document an annual observation of entire system?
�
j
n
—
n 14V
Has there been an observation of entire system in the last year?
n
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last 6 months? ❑ .nl� n
Comment:
Operation & Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available?i n n n
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? .n n
Does the supervisor have plans'to address documented short-term problem areas? `fin n n
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
Is a schedulemaintained for testing emergency/standby ege+pment?n n n
Are maintenance records fore ment available? n
Page: 4

•
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 fob compliance
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
Reason for Visit: Routine
YA-
r�nnn
r.�'nnn
�irinn
V(n n n
FA'nnn
�,fnn
i�nnn
�fnnn
I nnn
lnnn
(nnn
nnn
n n n
nnn
nnn
i nnn
nnn
nnn
Page: 5

i l '
l
Permit: WQCS00091 Owner - Facility: Town of Spruce Pine
` Inspection Date: 01/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment:
Records
Yes No NA
NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
n n
n
Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available?
6
-'9 nnn
If no, provide schedule for compliance
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
n ❑
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
❑ ❑ ❑
❑
Is a map of the system available? ��
n n
n
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
❑ ❑
❑
Pipe materials
X, n n
n
Pipe location
X n n
n
Flow direction
I c n n
n
Approximate pipe age
1-12- ❑
n
Number of service taps
n
Pump stations and capacity ! '! 1 ! 1
If no, what percent is complete?/ C-;>-D
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Comment:
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements r
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available?
Are public notices and proof of publication available?
Comment:
n nAn
n nA n
Page: 6

Town of Spruce Pine
Detail of Water & Sewer Revenues
Budget 2005-06
2005-06
Description
Acct
Budget
WATER & SEWER INTEREST
30-329-00
15,000
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES
30-335-00
1,800
RURAL CTR GRANT - STUDY
30-350-01
-
RURAL CTR GRANT - LINE
30-350-02
-
SALES TAX REFUND
30-367-01
-
AVAILABILITY FEES
30-370-00
7,400
CHARGES FOR WATER
30-371-01
796,124
CHARGES FOR SEWER
30-371-02
2ffi�1 ,
WATER TAPS
30-373-01
3,120
SEWER TAPS
30-373-02
`y W.
PENALTIES
30-374-00
500
RECONNECT FEES
30-375-00
3,300
MISC W&S SALES
30-376-00
500
SALE OF FIXED ASSETS
30-383-00
-
RETAINED EARNINGS APPROP
30-399-00
-
Total Revenues
1,354,595

Town of Spruce Pine
Detail of Water & Sewer Expenditures
Budget 2005-06
2005-06
Description
Acct
Budget
Non Departmental
BOND PRINCIPAL PMTS
30-660-81
206,235
BOND INTEREST PMTS
30-660-82
82,710
SERVICE CHARGES
30-660-88
-
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
30-660-91
-
BOND AMORTIZATION EXP
30-660-93
3,000
Department Total
291,945
Administration
PROFESSIONAL SVCS
ADMIN COSTS
POSTAGE
TRAVEL/TRAINING
EQUIPMENT MAINT
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
PLANT OPERATIONS CONTRACT
SOFTWARE SUPPORT
INSURANCE
MISC
Capital
Department Total
Water Operations
TELEMETRY
UTILITIES
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
DUES, SUBSCRIPTIONS & FEES
MISCELLANEOUS
INVENTORY CAPITAL
CAPITAL OUTLAY
ALTAPASS RD LINE CONST
Department Total
Sewer Operations
TELEMETRY
UTILITIES
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
x COLLECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
CONTRACTED SERVICES (SLUDGE)
DUES, SUBSCRIPTIONS & FEES
MISCELLANEOUS
INVENTORY CAPITAL
,CAPITAL OUTLAY
Department Total
30-720-04 25,000
30-720-10 38,400
30-720-11
6,400
30-720-14
200
30-720-16
1,500
30-720-33
3,000
30-720-45
605,000
30-720-46
3,000
30-720-54
10,000
30-720-57
-
30-720-74
-
692,500
30-811-11
8,000
30-811-13
52,000
30-811-15
8,000
30-811-18
60,500
30-811-53
2,000
30-811-57
100
30-811-73
3,050
30-811-74
-
30-811-75
-
133,650
30-812-11
2,600
30-812-13
88,000
30-812-15
10,000
30-812-18
35,000 —
30-812-45
70,000
30-812-53
3,500
30-812-57
400
30-812-73
8,000
30-812-74
19,000 —�
236,500
Total Expenditures 1,354,595

Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Water & Sewer Availability & Tap Fees
July 1, 2002
Rated GPM
Water Service Only
Sewer Service Only
Meter Size
Capacity
Installation
Availabilily
Total
Installation
Availability
Total
3/4" Inside
20
$390
$700
$1,090
$390
$900
$1,290
3/4" Outside
20
$780
$1,400
$2,180
$780
$1,800
$2,580
1" Inside
50
$500
$2,500
$3,000
$500
$3,250
$3;750
1" Outside
50
$1,000
$2,500
$3,500
$1,000
$3,250
$4,250
1.5" Inside
100
$550
$5,000
$5,550
$550
$6,500
$7,050
1.5" Outside
100
$1,100
$5,000
$6,100
$1,100
$6,500
$7,600
2" Inside
160
$600
$8,000
$8,600
$600
$10,400
$11,000
2" Outside
160
$1,200
$8,000
$9,200
$1,200
$10,400
$11,600
4" Inside
500
$2,150
$25,000
$27,150
$2,150
$32,500
$34,650
4" Outside
500
$4,300
$25,000
$29,300
$4,300
$32,500
$36,800
6" Inside
1200
$6,500
$60,000
$66,500
$6,500
$78,000
$84,500
6" Outside
1200
$13,000
$60,000
$73,000
$13,000
$78,000
$91,000
Sewer tap fees are based on the size of the water service, not sewer line size
Contact the Water Department for meter sizes above 6"
El
Water & Sewer Service
Installation Availability Total
$780
$1,600
$2,380.
$1,560
$3,200
$4,760
$1,000
$5,750
$6,750
$2,000
$5,750
$7,750
$1,100
$11,500
$12,600
$2,200
$11,500
$13,700
$1,200
-'$18,4.00
.$19,600
$2,400
$18,400
$20;800
$4,300
$57,500
$61,800
$8,600
$57,500
$66,100
$13,000
$138,000
$151,000
$26,000
$138,000
$164,000

Cj
Proposed Rate Structure
The Proposed Rate Schedule (Table 4) illustrates the base service charge for water/sewer usage,
as well as the rate per thousand gallons. The following is a description of the proposed rate
structure. - -- - -- - - - --- - - - - - — - - - -- --
Water & Sewer— Inside User Rates
■ For the first 2,000 gallons of usage, only a base service charge is applied. This charge
would be $7.50.
■ For each additional thousand gallons, there would be an additional rate charge. The rates
per thousand are illustrated in Table 4 below.
Water & Sewer— Outside User Rates
■ For the first 2,000 gallons of usage, only a base service charge is applied. This charge
would be $22.50.
■ For each additional thousand gallons, there would be an additional rate charge. The rates
per thousand are illustrated below:
i:.
INSIDE USER.. RATES
CONSUMPTION (GALLONS)
ATER RATES
SEWER RATES
0-2,000 .
$7.50
$7.50
2,001 - 20,000
$1.20/1000 gallons
$1.5011000 gallons
20,001-100,000
$1.40/1000 gallons
$1.75/1000 gallons
> 1009000
$1.60/1000 gallons
$2.00/1000 gallons
OUTSIDE USER RATES
CONSUMPTION (GALLONS)
ATER RATES
SEWER RATES
0-2,000
$22.50
$22.50
2,001 - 20,000
$2.40/1000 gallons
$3.00/1000 gallons
20,001-100,000
$2.80/1000 gallons
$3.5011000 gallons
> 100,000
$3.20/1000 gallons
$4.00/1000 gallons

Spruce Pine Public Works Department
Work Order
Work Order No: 7895 Date in: 01 /05/2006
Requested By: Vickie Waycaster
Address/Location: 739 Oak Ave
Category: Water Date Required:
Instructions: Turn on meter #02373586 Call Mrs. Howell before you go 765-2077
Job Cost Allocation
Labor
Comments:
Equipment
Materials
Supervisor Signature

Spruce Pine Public Works Department -
Work Order
Work Order No:. . 7880 Date in: 01/03/2006
Requested, By: richard
Address/Location: 415 ollis road
Category: Water Date Required:
Instructions: move Wanda Rose meter, locate it beside Charles Renfor's
Meter # 2573179
Job Cost Allocation
Labor Equipment
Comments:
Materials
..2
r
Supervisor Signature
C,,J.el*

October 2005 Data Work Order,Report
Town Of Spruce Pine
11W W_LS7_MTR01
1: WW_LS5_MTR01
:k .
........................................................................
5361:
1WW_LS8
L
_5710:
1 W W_LS 10_PMP02
>......,
........................................................
1
.:'19:
`
1WT_PST03_PMP01
5
s
5718 ,
1 W W_LS8_W W ELL
.........................................
5717:
1: W W_LS8_PMP02
f
5715:
1:WT_PST05_MTR02
............
...................... ......................
5714
1WT_PST05_MTR01
...........................................
•
s............................................................................
5713::•
1: WT=PST_B_PS2
s
N
5712: ......
1WT_PST04_CPT
:........................................
:................................!
5711
1'?. W W_LS11_PMP02
...........................................
1:WW_LS7_PMP01
W W_LS2_W W ELL
71:
.................................................
509€
.....................
1*WW_LS8_PMP01
.:............................. ........
5722:
1 W W_LS1_W W ELL
5721: iWW_LS11_PMP02
r }
5720: 1<WT_PST_B_PS2
................................
............
................
...
4034: 6:WWT_LS_ENTIRE
............................................................s....
4035: 6WWT_LS_ENTIRE 1
14-Oct-05#
14-01
14-Oct-05:
14-01
15-Oct-05'':
' 15-01
29-Aug-05:
26-01
11-Au -05'•#
....................:::.................
26-01
11 Aug 05:
26 01
........
11 Aug.05`
26-01
15-Aug-05'
26-01
29-Aug-05, ;
29. Aug-05
11-Aug-05:'
11: Aug-05::
:::
8/11/2005 i;
07-Oct-05
14-0
>:merican
!At this_time, Lift Station 7 Shannon Drive motor is clogged, inspect and repair problem,list all materials used to correct this
SCdrrective , :problem. Record all corrective actions that were required to correct the problem on this work order.`this work order is to be r
. ..... ............... .. .......... .... ... ... .............................. ............. ........
:At this time, Lift Station 8 Sullins Branch motor is clogged, inspect and repair problem,list all materials used to correct this
5 Corrective :problem. Record all corrective actions that were r uired to correct the problem on this work order. This work order is to be
e9.
;........................................................................................... ............
Refence workorder 4649, it was reported that the pump was not working properly.
5 Corrective i
............................:............................................................................................................................................................
:To reflect corrective work order number 5192 which stated; Lift Station' 10 Hen redon pump 2-pipe disconnected, at this time,
5# Corrective :repair mrequ problem and record all corrective maintenance action ired on this work order as well as materials, parts and tools
....................................P........................................................_...............................................:...................................................................................................,,r
:To reflect corrective work order number 4647 which stated; Lift Station 10 Henredon pump 1 basket needs replacing at this
..::Corrective :time, repair problem and record all corrective maintenance action required on this work order as well as materials, parts and
.;........................................................................................................................
:To reflect corrective work order number 4648 which stated; Lift Station 8 Sullins Branch Wet Well, grease build up, clean all :
5: Corrective :aspect of this equipment at this time, repair problem and record all corrective maintenance action required on this work order as:
.:.......................:........................................................
:To reflect corrective work order number 4649 which stated; Lift Station 8 Sullins Branch pump 1-not working properly, at this
5Corrective :time, repair problem and record all corrective maintenance action required on this work -order as well as materials, parts and too:
..}..............................................................................:............................:............................:....................................................:........................................................:
:To reflect corrective work order number 5036 which stated; At this time North River Pump Station needs oil changed, repair
5: Corrective : problem and record all corrective maintenance action required on this'work order as well as materials, parts and tools used to
.'z........................;..............................................................................................................................
:To reflect corrective work order number 5035 which stated; At this time North River Pump Station needs oil changed, repair
5:Corrective- :problem and record all corrective maintenance action'required on this work order as well -as materials, parts and tools used to
To reflect corrective work order number 5033 which stated; Carter Ridge Station is not on line, repair problem and record all
5: requi Corrective icorrective maintenance action red on this work order as well as materials, parts and tools used to complete.the work. This
. ....................... I. .................................. . .. .... ...... ............................. ...... ... . ..... .. ....... ...... ...... .. ..........
:To reflect corrective work,order number 5034 which stated; at this time the Control Panel Telemetry board located at Cemetery:
5i Corrective :Station is out of service, repair problem and record all corrective maintenance action required on this work -order as well as ma
.......................................:
........................................................................................................................................................................................
:To reflect corrective work order number 5191 which stated; Lift Station 11 Feldspars pump 2-out of service at this -time, at this
5 Corrective itime, repair problem and record all corrective maintenance action required on this work order as well as materials, parts and
......................; .............................................................................
:To reflect corrective work order number 5194 which stated; Lift Station 7 Shannon Dr. Pump 1-Clogged, at this time, repair
5:Corrective :problem and record all corrective maintenance action required on this work order as well as materials, parts and tools used to
....................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
........................
.......:
:To reflect corrective work order number 5195 which stated; Lift Station 2 Carter Ridge Rd Wet well has'grease build up, at this :
5:Corrective itime, re .air problem -and record all corrective maintenance action required on this work order as well as materials, parts and t;
P...................................................................................................._................................................................................................................
:To reflect corrective work order number 5193 which stated; Lift Station 8 Sullins Branch pump 1-Clogged, at this time, repair
1- ......... ­­­ ... "" .
5:Corrective :problem and record all corrective maintenance action required on this work order as well as materials, parts and tools used to
5: Corrective
5:Corrective
:To reflect corrective work order number 4644 which stated; Lift Station 2 Carter Ridge Wet Well, grease build up, clean all
5:Corrective :aspect of this equipment at this time, repair problem and record all corrective maintenance action required on this work order as
..................................................................:...............................................................................
5: Preventative :Henerdon pump out line. Felds ar um out.
...............................................................................P.....P..... P......................................:...............:.....................................................
5: Preventative:: Work order is completed per instructions
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Page 1
C

................... ...........
..........................................
................................
........................
...................................................................................................................................................................................... ............. ....................................................
-�9�6i
&zWWT LS ENTIRE
21 -Oct-05:
2.1-�Oct-05'.-'P reventativd::: Task competed as instructions
T
.......... ..
...... .. . ................................ I .............................................
............................
............................................................................................................................ ..........................................................
7:: ifa-s- ... co, ... m'p`l'e-t'e*d- as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for Ci Management to repair r Hen redon pump put line,
ty
4037::
.................... ...........
Q*WW'1�-!-S-ENTIRE
..............................................................................
28-Oct-05 ..........................
k-Oct-05�i P r6entative! and Feldspar R�TPJS out.
j: ....................... .............. ............... ..................... .............................. .................................................. .............................................. ...............
16..'WW VEC1
03-Oct-05:
Preventative::The odometer reading was collected on this vehicle.
...........
....
............................
.........
.................. ..................................... .................................................................................................................. .........
7 .................... ......... .......
1668:
16:W W _VEC2
13-Oct-05::��
13-Oct-05.P reventative i 8,020 miles.
�............... .......... ...........
.............. ............................
....................................
.................. .................... ..................................................................................................................................... .......................................... ..........................................
4583:: ..........
18iWW VEC1
..........................................................
....... ..........................
05-Oct-W Preventative: vehicle was clean
.............. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4138:
18-WW -YEC2
.............................
07-Oct-05i� ......
07-Oct-OS" Preventative:vehicle was clean ..................................................................................... .............................. ....................................
.................... -` ......................... ....................................................................
.. ...........
...................... ............................
I
4584::
....................:..........I
18..'-*WW-VEC1
................................................
.............................
12-Oct-05!i ..................................................
1 2-Oct-051i Preventative ivehicle was cleaned
....................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................
A585:
'-WW VEC1
1.&
19-Oct-053'-,,.
14-Oct-051 P reventativej cleaned vevicle
.......
.......... ............ ..........................
.............................
................................................................................................................................
................................. .............. ......................... ................. ............. ......... ............................ w.
11WW VEC2 14-Oct-05•` ..
14 -Oct--05�` Preventative ivehicle was cleaned ........... ........... .... ... ...........
...........
4140:
..................... ...........
18wWW -VEC2,
................................................
.............................
21 Oct
21-Oct-05-*
'Preventative: Work Order completed as per instructions ........................................................
4586:
18:WWeventati
21-Oct-05".
21 Oct-Oct-05-'P ive ETask competed as per instructions
-YEC1
............ ....... ......................................
............................
..........................
............. ...... .......................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................
4141
...........
1WW
18, -VEC2
...... ........ ...............
..........................................................
28-Oct-05:
X
28-Oct-05.`. Preventative: as completed as instructed.
............................................... ... ..................................................................................................................................
i: .......... ........... .................... ............
4587:
.................... I ..........
18.' W W VEC1
........ .......................................
............................
28 -Oct-05:: ..................................................
28-Oct-05..,.. Preventative: Task was completed as instructed.
............................................... .............................. ................................ ...............................
5574i
.................... ................................
21'WW'-VEC ........................................................
-Oct-05:'.*.
03 .. : ..........................
%
03-Oct-05 Preventative: Mountain Chevrolet winterized the vehilces;
.. ........... ............................... .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
i
5563::
...................
�I'WW-YECI
. ......................................................
.
03-Oct-05��
......................... ..........................
03-Oct-05',PreventativeMounta7in Chevrolet winterized the vehilces
......... .............. .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
NWT--LS-ENTIRE 09-Oct-o&� 09-Oct-05 Preventative::
......................... i ....................... 11 ............................. .......................... j: ..................................... ! .......... 1 ............................................................................................................................ ............ ...........................................................
NT SAFETY
05
-9� ................................................................................................
14 Oct 05 14-Oct-05,. Preventative :Com leted as instructed. , I
......................... .......... ..... ........................... ....................... ........ 11) .........................................................................................................................
NT EXTINGU!S�EM2# -- 24-Oct-0 ntative::This work order was completed as instructed.
..................
............................ ... ...... ! ........ . ..........................
I ..................................................... .................................. : ........ I ......................... ............................................... .............................................
...... .... ....
5452::
.....................
6&WT EXTINGUISHER 01
....... �.w ...................................................................
24-Oct-05............................................
Preventative :This work order was completed as instructed.
................................................. ...................................................... .............................................................................................................................
5476:
................ ....................
68,WT-EXTINGUISHER 03�
................... -
............. ...... .............................
24-Oct-05:..
..............................
P�!�YT�ive;: Completed work order -as instructed.
...... ....................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ................................................. ..........................
4253
.......................
80'..-'*WWT'LS ENTIRE
........... ...............................
01-Oct-05:
....... * .............. ..........................
01-Oct-05,.,
'Preventative LS entrie is completed, nothing to nR� .............
....................... ............................................................. ............................................................
4254:
................ ......
80fflWT�-!-S-ENTIRE ............
..................................... ................................
02-Oct-05: . ......
02-Oct-o�� Preventative LS entrie is completed, nothing to report
.. ....................
.. ........................................ ...................................................................
4255
.............. ..........
80."WWT ENTIRE
............. . ...................... : .............................
03-Oct-05�: ..........................
03-Oct-05� Preventative: LS entrie is completed, nothing to report
....................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
80e<WWT LS ENT E -Oct-05'.' -Oct-05.�
IR 04 04 Preventative:: LS entrie is completed, nothing to report ............ ...................... I ................................................................. ........................... ...................... . ................................................................. ...............................................................................................................................................................
'Page 2

WWT�-!-S—ENTIRE
....... I ............................ : .....
WWT—LS—ENTIRE
.......................................
WWT LS ENTIRE
4263:
................ ......
N1.WWT.-.!-S-.
4264::.
.....................................
80.'.WWT ILS
......
4265:
..... ...........
80'. WWT LS.
�266::
....................
W WT LS M -
4271 .......................
4272'
4273:
......................
4274:
....................
-1?75:::
4276::
...................
,4277::
...................
4278,::
4279::
....................
4280:
. ..........
4281
................... ............... e .......
.05.-.O.ct.-.05i:� ........ 05- . 0 . ct-(
06-0ct-05.1 06-0ct-(
08-Oct-05iii 08-Oct-(
.................. K ......................
09-Oct-(
.................. v .....
E. 10-Oct-05
............... ............................ ..................
10-0(
11 -Oct-O&�i
.............. ..................
11-0(
E........12-0ct-05�i�
... .... ............................ ..................
12-0(
.
E 13-Oct-05!i!
..................... ..................
13-0(
14-O05i,?'..
.. ct-
.......................
14-0(
.......
E 115-Oct-051:
.....................................................
15-0(
E 16-Oct-05:::.
............... ........................ * .... ...................
16-0(
E 17-Oct-05
........................ . .1 . ...............
18-'Oct-05::
..................
18-0(
...........
E 19-Oct-051�i
............... ............................. ..................
19-0(
X
E X
.............. ...................
20-0( I
......................................
).WWT—LS—ENTIRE
.......................................
MWT LS ENTIRE
I .................................
)'WWT—LS—ENTIRE
................................
.)'WWT—LS—ENTIRE
)' WWT—LS—ENTIRE
............
)iWWT LS ENTIRE
.....................................
21 -Oct-0&ii 21
................................
.. . .......... ... .............. .. . .. . . . .... .................................. .........
....................... ............... . . ............... . ........................ . .. ....... ................. ......
I ..
Preventative:
...................... ..................
Preventative:: Henerdon..pump outline. Feld pump out.-
................................................ : .......................... I ...... ............ ...... ................. ....... .......... ....... ...... ....... ......................
Preventative: Henredon pump out line. Feldspar p ..............
......................................................................................................................... ; ...........................................................
P.reve.p.t.ativ.e:H.�n.r.ed.on.pyTRp��!in!�..,F!�ld Feldspar ump.py!: ..................................................................................................................................................
Preventative' Eguipment inspected, workorders written
...... ............................................................................ ......................................................... ..............................................
Preventative! Eqyip inspected,corrective workorders written
...................... ............................................ ! ................................................................................................................................................................
Preventative:P Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
................. ........................... ................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................
c
Preventative:: Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
......................4 . ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Preventative::E uipment inspected, corrective workorders written
...................... ............................................................................................................................... ..................................................... ! ........................................
Preventative:.E.g.uip.m.en.t.in.s.p.ected.,..c.br.rective.workorders written ..................................... ........................ . .. . ..... .. ... . ... . . ......... . ... ........... .. * ......... .............. ........... - .................. *'****"* ............
Preventative:: This work order is competed as per instruction
. ... .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Preventative: Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
................................................................................... .................................................................... ................................................. ................
...................... . ........
Preventative:: Eguipment inspected, corrective. workorders written
...................... ........................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................
Preveritative! This work order is competed as per instruction ........................ .......................................................... I ..................................................................................................................................................... I .................
Preventative: Task competed as per instructions
...................... ........................................................ : ..... ........... ..................................
Preventative iTask competed as per instructions .....
.......................................................................... ; ........................................................................................................................................................
- :This -work order was completed as.instructed. Request a generated corrective work order to notify City Management r
G'i�6
Preventative:: repairs of Henredon pump out line and Feldspar pump ....................... ..................................................................... ..................... ..................................................................... i .................................................
.
Preventativepleted work order per task instructions. . ..... ..... I ..... T .......................................... I .................................................................................................................................................................
::Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for C4 Management to repair Henredon out iine,",,
pump
Preventative:: and Feldspar pump is out.
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
::Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City Management to repair Henredon pump out line,
Preventative i and Feldspar mp��.qq!%.' : ............................................................................. ..............
R�
...................... . ........................ ... .................................................................
Task Was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City Management to repair Henredon pump out line,
Preventativeiand Feldspar is out
...... ................................ .......
::Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City Management to repair Henredon pump out line,
Preventative:: and Feldspar pump is out.
.............................................. ............................ S ............................... ...................................................................................................................................
:Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City Management to repair Henredon pump out line,
Preventative:: and Feldspar pump is -out.
....................... : ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
::Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order forCity Management to repair Henredon pump out line,
Preventative:: and Feldspar pump is out.
...................... ....................... .......................................................... .......................................... . ..................... ................................................ .........................
Page 3

.................... ............................................................
............................
..................................................................................................................
: ....................................................... I ..........................................................
I .............................. corrective-line,
:Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City Management to repair Henredon pump out
4282:
................................
' 80,,WWTLSENTIRE
L—
................................................ ............................
30-Oct-05:: ...........................
30-Oct-05.1- Preventative: and Feldspar pump is out.
....................... .................................. ............................................................................................................................................... . .............................................
91'W.WT_LS,_Motor
03-Oct-05
03-Oct-05,Preventatve:Inspected, found to be OK' .
....5516
.............
.....I.............................................
..m...................................................................................................................................... ........................... . .................................................
5059 ..........
971WT �Safety_TG
....... ....................................................................
28-Sep-05i.
07-Oct-05�'. Preventative :PleasePress the fire Extinguisher.
....................
I
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
:The topic of the meeting .was on "How not to use gasoline," which is attached to this workorder. The following attend;RFRIS",
5418:
9
12- ct-05::"
9
I' 12-Oct-05�*: Preventative! meeting; Dave Cooley, Seth Byrd, Phillip Burleson, Darrell Graham.
...........
.
........... ........................................
..........................................................................................................................
............................ .....................................................
;This -safety tail gate meeting was held by Dave Cooley on the Safety Training Topic "Your Friend the Fire Extinguisher.
1
97 WT--,Safe
21 -Oct-05:
22-Oct-05'Preventafive Attendance -included the following; Dave Cooley, Anthony Holder, Mike Buchancan.
..........
................. ................... ............................
...........................
............................................................................ V ........................................................................................................................................................................
':This safety tail gate meeting was held •by Dave Cooley on the Safety Training Topic "Handling Materials".
..............
_TG
................... ......
27-Oct-05
..............
26-Oct-05 Preventative::Attendance included the following; Dave Co ley, Darrell Graham Seth Byrd, PhillipB6rleson.
.................. .... ... ................................... ............. ............................................... .............
................... ......................................................................
5060
97WT—Safe
14-Oct05:"
27-Oct-05.,..P Preventative Work order has not been retu returned atthistime.
..............................................
...............................
...... .... ........................
...............................................''-'-...
'_'..........--..i--....-..--ii.....---------.-- .....---------- -- ...... ......--
bave �60��6elda Safety Tailgate Meeting on"Compressed Aii Safely Follow up." The following.employees attended this
5062
97.-vaf jG
ct05.
27-Oct -05�Preventativeimeefing, Dave C Michael G(indstaff.
..........
.......................
..........
................................................I..........................................................................................................................
j241:
120'WT PSr�_CVAL
21-Oct-05
21-Oct -05PreventativeCompleted asp instruction.
.... . ............................................ ...............................................................................................................
5219:
131fflT PSTLRVAL
22-Oct-05��
,,22-Oct-06.. Preventative:Cbmpleted per task instructions.
.................... ...........
............................... ............... .............................
..........................
. ... ............. 7 ....................................................................................................................... ......................... .......... .............................. ............................................
5230::
132WT PS—PCVAL
22-Oct-05E§
22-Oct-05? P r6ventative: Completed per task instructioris.
................... I ...........
. ...... ............................... ....... ............................
: ..........................
....................... ............................................................................................................................................................ .....................................................................
5153
136. Safe"2�
30-Odt-05*;',
30-Oct-05'. Preventative: This task was completed as instructed.'
...........
................................................ .............................
:; .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5252:
..........................
'WWT otor
154. —M
.................... ........ .............. ....................................
20-Oct-05�-` ..........................
20-Oct-05: Preventative: Completed as per task instruction.
....................... ......... ................. .............................................................................................................................................................................................. ...........
........... ....
�iWT_PST­ENTIRE
03-Oct-05: ..........................
.........................
03-Oct-05�. Pieventativei LS entrie is completed, nothing to report
........................ * .................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................
.................................................
.
.
�N9.i
WT PST�LENTIRE
10-Oct-05::
10-Oct-05� Preventativeithis work'order is competed as per instruction
..
..155�
.... .......................................... ............................
..........................
....................... .......................................... 1 ............... I ........................ . .............................................................................................................................................
5310:
155, WT�_PST�_ENTIRE
� ................................................ ..............................
17-Oct-05: ....
17-Oct-OS� Preventative: This work order is competed as per instruction
..................... j: ........................ * ........................... ; .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
5311
.......................
155iWT—PST—ENTIRE
.................................................................
24-Oct-051�i
......................... ..........................
24-Oct-05 Preventative: This work order was completed as instructed. •
....................... ........................ a ................................................ ....................................................................................................................... ..................................
3.9.2
1561 eyewash
Y�Y�_ —
-Oct-O&ii
01-Oct-05 Preventative sCompleted as per task instruction -
..............
..................
............... ..........................
................................................... I .............................. ................................................................................................................................................................
-
5403
1591WT� FIRSTAID �i
_SAFETY�_
17-Oct-05i�
-Preventative Need to purchase anew fi taidIdt.
17-Oct-05,
..... ..........
.... .............................
...........................
I ....................... .......................... .............. ................... . ................................................. . ........................................................................ .............................
5602:
165jWT EXTINGUISHER .01
09-Oct5��
09-Oct-05-, P reventative Completed as per Task instruction.
;
................... ...........
...............................................................................
:� .........................
........................ I .......... ............................................................................................................ ..............................................................................................................
5636
W'F_ EXTINGU - ISHER 03,.,
!1WW
03-Oct-05i
03-Oct-05.."' Preventative Completed as p
..................... �6.MR ............ ............................
_EXTI1 I ER_O
§ ..........................
.!��.!!n�jtn�ruction
....................... ......................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................
5625i
'2 16ffl
I O-Oct-05i��
1 O-Oct-O$ P revent4ivel Completed inspection of the fire extinguishers as instruced.
.................... ........
.......... ....................
.........
.... . ..........................
....................... ................................................................................... ................................................. ..............................
168.1
...........................................................
........
-Oct-05�'Preventative itorripleted as instructed.
................ ....................... .............................................................. ................
........................................................................................................................... .........................
Page 4

October 2005 Data Work Order Report
Entire Inspections
Town. Of Spruce Pine
• American
-Water'..,
WoNum..-
Task#
Equipment#- .1
DueDate'l
Dat - eC'om I
p ete
WOTYe'
P
Notes
4034
6
WWT—LS—ENTIRE
07-Oct-05
6-7-Oct-05
Preventative
Henerdon pump out line. Feldspar pump out.
4035
6
WWT LS—ENTIRE
14-Oct-05
14,Oct-05
Preventative
Work order is completed per instructions
4036
6
WVVT_LS_ENTlRE
21-Oct-05
21,-Oct-05
Preventative
Task competed as per instructions
Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City
4037
6
WWTIS_ENTIRE
28-Oct-05
30-Oct-05
Preventative
Management to repair Henredon pump out line, and, Feldspar pump is out.
5164
22
WWT—LS—ENTIRE
09-oct-05
09-Oct-05
Preventative
4253
80
WWTLLS_ENTIRE
01-Oct-05
01-Oct-05
Preventative
LS entrie is completed, nothing to report
4254
80
WWT.—LS—ENTIRE
02-Oct-05
02-Oct-05
Preventative
LSentrieis completed, nothing to report
4255
80
WWT—LS—ENTIRE
03-Oct05
03-Oct-05
Preventative
LS entrie is completed, nothing to report
4256
80
WVVT—LS—ENTIRE
04-Oct-05
04-Oct-65
Preventative
LS entrie is completed, nothing to report
4257
80
WWT—LS—ENTIRE
05-Oct-05
05-Oct-05
Preventative
Henerdon pump out line Feldspar pump but
.4258
80
WWTLLS—ENTIRE
06-Oct-05
06,-Oct-05
Preventative
Henerdon pump out line. Feld pump out.
4260
80
WVVT—LS—ENTIRE
08-Oct-05
.�08-Oct-05
Preventative
Henredon pump.out line. Feldspar pump out.
4261
80
WVVT�_LS_ENTlRE
09-Oct-05
09-Oct-05
Preventative
Henredon pump out line. Feldspar pump out.
4262
80
WVVt—LS—ENTIRE
1 O-Oct-05
10-Oct-05
Preventative
Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
4263
80
WWT—LS—ENTIRE
11 -Oct-05
11 -Oct-05
Preventative
Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
4264
80,WWT—LS—ENTIRE
12-Oct-05
12-0ct-05
Preventative
Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written. -
4265
80
W.WTLLS_ENTIRE
13-Oct-05
13-Oct-05
Preventative
Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
4266
80
WWTLLS_ENTIRE
14-Oct-05
14-Oct-05
Preventative
Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
Page 1

4267
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE
•'15-Oct-05
15-Oct-05
Preventative .
Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
4268
80
WWT LS_ENTIRE
16-Oct-05
16-Oct-05
Preventative
This work order is competed as per instruction
4269
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE
17-Oct-05
17-Oct-05
Preventative
Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
4270
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE
18-Oct-05
18-Oct-05
Preventative
Eguipment inspected, corrective workorders written
4271
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE
19-Oct-05
= 19-Oct-05
Preventative
This work order is competed as per instruction
4272
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE -
20' Oct-05
20-Oct-05
Preventative
Task competed as per instructions
4273
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE
21-Oct-05
21-Oct-05
Preventative
Task competed as per instructions
order to notify City Management for the repairs of Henredon pump out line and
4274
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE
22-Oct-05
22-Oct-05
Preventative
Feldspar pump out.
4275
80
WWT LS_ENTIRE
23-Oct-05
23-Oct-05
Preventative
Completed work order per task instructions.
Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City
4276
80
WWT_LS_EN.TIRE
24-Oct-05
24-Oct-05
Preventative
Management to repair Henredon pump out line, and Feldspar pump is out.
r
Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City
4277
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE
25-Oct-05
25-Oct-05
Preventative
Management to repair Henredon pump out line, and Feldspar pump is out.
Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City
4278
80
WWT LS_ENTIRE -
26-Oct-05
26-Oct-05
Preventative
Management to repair Henredon pump out line, and Feldspar pump is out.
Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City
4279
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE
27-Oct-05
26-Oct-05
Preventative '
Management to repair Henredon-pump out line, and Feldspar pump is out.
Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City
4280
80
WWT LS_ENTIRE
27-Oct-05
28-Oct-05
Preventative
Management to repair Henredon pump out line, and Feldspar pump is out.
Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City
4281
80
WWT LS_ENTIRE
29-Oct-05
29-Oct-05
Preventative
Management to repair Henredon pump out line, avid Feldspar pump is out.
Task was completed as instructed. Generate a corrective work order for City '
4282
80
WWT_LS_ENTIRE
30-Oct-05
30-Oct-05
Preventative
Management to repair Henredon pump out line, and Feldspar pump is out. --
5308
155
WT_PST_ENTIRE
03-Oct-05
03-Oct-05
Preventative
LS entrie is completed, nothing to report
5309
155
WT_PST _ENTIRE
10-Oct-05
10-Oct-05
Preventative
This work order is competed as per instruction
r J
5310
155
WT_PST_ENTIRE
17-Oct-05
17-Oct-05
Preventative
This work order is competed as per instruction ,-
5311
155
WT_PST_ENTIRE
24-Oct-05
24-Oct-051
Preventative
This work order was completed as instructed.
Page 2

(--IWork Order 4181 $'
Facillity: American Water yy . Date Complete: — 2% "
Equipment: W WT_UIF TSTATIONS - Spruce Pine Lift Station WWT /
Dept & Loc Distribution Lift Station 3 d l Q 7
Task: LFST_BLDG 5c,4 ��
Date Due: 7/21/2005 Assigned To: Michael Buchan n Closing Meter. _ Misc. Cost: .
WO Notes'.� r �Y N,2 )0 d' Z i h.., cL- G✓,' �� C "'!
Labor:
Employee
Name Date Hours
Parts:
Qty
Item# Description Required Qty
.r
Task Instructions. -
Inspect all of these lift station, report any problem on this work order for corrective action.
Equipment#
Description
Type Comments
WW_LS1
Burleson Hill Pump Station WWT
Lift Station✓
MCCv
WW_LS1_MCC
Burleson Hill Pump Station WWT MCC
WW_LS1_MTR01
Burleson Hill Pump Station WWT Motor 01
Motor V
Motaf�
WW_LS1_MTR02
Burleson Hill Pump Station WWT Motor 02
WW_LS1_PMP01
Burleson Hill. Station WWT Pump 01
Pump Station WWT Pump 02
Pump 1/
Pump1^
WW_LS1_PMP02
Burleson Hill
Station WWT
Wet Well y1-. Cr
W W_LS1 W W ELL
Burleson Hill Pump
WW_LS2
Carter Ridge Pump Station WWT
Lift StationV
MCC✓
WW_LS2_MCC
Carter Ridge Pump Station WWT MCC
WW_LS2_MTR01
Carter Ridge Pump Station WWT Motor 01-
Motors/
WW_LS2_MTR02
Carter Ridge Pump Station WWT Motor 02
Motor
WW_LS2_PMP01
Carter Ridge Pump Station WWT
Pump I/ ,` (��•� [
WW LS2_WWELL
Carter Ridge Pump Station WWT
Wet Well
WW_LS2PMP02
Carter Ridge Pump Station WWT Pump 02
Pump1F
WW_LS3
Depot Pump Station WWT
Lift Station r /
WW_LS3_MCC
Depot Pump Station WWT MCC
MCCV
WW_LS3_MTR01
Depot Pump Station WWT Motor 01
Motor V
WW_LS3_MTR02
Depot Pump Station WWT Motor 02
Motor it
WW_LS3_PMP01
Depot Pump Station WWT Pump 01
Pump Y
WW_LS3_PMP02
Depot Pump Station WWT Pump 02
Pump t(
WW_LS3_WWELL Depot Pump Station WWT WET WELL
WET WELD✓
WW_LS4
Prison Pump Station 1 WWT
Lift Station
GIIW_LS4_MCC
Prison Pump Station 1 WWT MCC
MCC
WW_LS4_MTR01
Prison Pump Station 1 WWT Motor 01'
Motor,,
WW_LS4_PMP01
Prison Pump Station 1WWT Pump 01
Pump/
WW_LS4_PMP02
Prison Pump Station 1 WWT Pump 02
Pump /
WW_LS4 WWELL'Prison Pump Station 1 WWT WET WELL
Wet Well✓
WW_LS4MTR02
Prison Pump Station 1 WWT Motor 02
Motor./
WW_LS5
Prison Pump StationjDNWT
Lift Station
912/2005 1:37:03PM Page 1 of 22

Rug 02 05 06:39P Diane Harris
91 2-�466-0550 P. 2
_LS5_MCC
Prison Pump Si- 1 2 WWT MCC
MCC +r
_LS5_MTR01
'_LS5_PMP01
Prison Pump Station 2 WWT Motor 01,
01
Motor
Punipl
Prison Pump station 2 WWT Pump
l
_LS5_W W ELL Prison Pump Station 2 WWT WET WELL
Wet Well
_LS5MTR02
Prison Pump Station 2 WWT Motor 02 -
Motor /
_LS6
Public Works Pump Station WWT
Pump Station WWT MCC
Lift Station r
MCC
LS6_MCC
Public Works
_LS6_MTR01
Public Works Pumb Station WWT Pump 01
MOTO�R�
LS6_PM001
Public Works Pump Station WWT Pump 01
Pump✓
n Z
'_LS6_PMP02
Public Works Pump Station WWT Pum 1
p `� •
WWELL
Public Works Pump Station WWT WET MLL
Wet Well
_LS6
_LS61VITR02
Public Works Pump Station WWT Motor 02
Motor-'
'_LS7
Shannon Drive Pump Station WWT
Lift Station
LS7 MCC
Shannon Drive Pump WWT MCC
MCC
Motor
'_LS7 MTR01
Shannon Drive Pump Station WWT Motor 01
Station WWT Pump 01
.
Pump%
'_LS7_PMP01
Shannon Drive Pump
Station WWT Pump 02
Pump
LS7_PMP02
Shannon Drive Pump
LS7 WWELL
Shannon Drive Pump Station WWT WET WELL
Wet Well
_LS7MTR02 Shannon Drive Pump Station WWT Motor 02 Motor
'_LS8 Sullins,Dr+ve Pump Station WWT Lift Station
I LS8_MCC Sullins Drive Pump Station W MCC CC
'_LS8_MTR01 Sullins Dive Pump Station WWT Motor 01 Motor
'_LS8_MTR02 Sullins Drive Pump Station WWT Motor 02 Motor+ d_ _. a� QreIIA V-. '. x
'_LS8_PMP01 SullinsDFive Pump Station WWT Pump 01 Pump �1 %0%--Y ^a��'" , 1/
LS8_PMP02 Sullins Drive Pump Station WWT Pump 02 Pump .0 C W��
ET WELW W eL t ell � i
'_LS8_WWELL Sullins ¢uvs Pump Station WWT
I LS9 Pine Branch Pump Station WWT Lift Station v
LS9_MCC Pine Branch Station WWT MCC
MCC-,
F_LS9_MTR01 Pine Branch Station WWT Motor 01
Motors
r_LS9_MTR02 Pine Branch Station WWT Motor 02
Motor.-
f_LS9_PMP01 Pine Branch Station WWT Pump 01
Pumper
_ FLS9_PMP02 Pine Branch Station WWT Pump 02
Pump r
I_LS9_WWELL Pine Branch Station WWT WET WELL
Wet Well
! LS10 Henredon Pump Station WWT
Lift Station,
f_LS10_MCC Henredon Pump Station WWT MCC
f_LS10_MTR01 Henredon PumpStation WWT Motor 01
MCC/
Motor- r
f LS10 MTR02 Henredon Pump Station WWT Motor 02
Motor/ �r—
r_LS10_PMP01 Henredon Pump Station WWT Pump 01
Pump,- F,i
! LS10_PMP02 Henredon Pump Station WWT Pump 02
Pump ✓ /
✓
►_LS10 WWELL Henredon Pump Station WWT WET WELL
Wet well
Lift Station
�_LS11 Feldspar Pump Station WWT
f_LS11_MCC Feldspar Pump Station WWT MCC MCC t<
i LS11_MTR01 Feldspar Pump Station WWT Motor 01
Motor J
►_LS11_MTR02 Feldspar Pump Station WWT Motor 02
motor./
r
LS11_PMP01 Feldspar Pump Station WWT Pump 01
Pump
LS11_PMP02 Feldspar Pump Station WWT Pump 02
WET
PumpV/
Wet Well
r LS11 WWELL Feldspar Pump Station WWT WELL
I LS12 ' Duncan Street Pump Station WWT Lift Station. -
f_LS12_MCC Duncan Street Pump Station WWT MCC MCC 4Q,�-
f_LS12_MTR01 Duncan Street Pump Station WWT'Motor 01 Motor/
ar•
f_LS12_MTR02 Duncan Street Pump Station WWT Motor 02
I_LS12_PMP01' Duncan Street Pump WWT Pump 01
MOtor.-
Pumpi
f_LS12_PMP02 Duncan Street Pump WWT Pump 02
Pumpe
f_LS12_WWELL Duncan Street Pump Station WWT WET
WELL Wet Well
f LS13 Beaver Creek -Pump Station WWT
Lift Station ✓
f_LS13_MCC Beaver Creek Pump Station WWT MCC
MCC e
f-LS13_MTR01 Beaver Creek Pump Station WWT Motor 01
Motor/
f_LS13_MTR02 Beaver Creek Pump Station WWT Motor 02
Motor -
f_LS13 PMPbt Beaver Creek Pump Station WWT Pump 01
Pump e
I_LS13_PMP02 Beaver Creek Pump Station WWT Pump 02
Pump
I_LS13_WWELL Beaver Creek Pump Station WWT WET
WELL Wet Well
8/2/2005 1:37:06PM Page 2 of 22

■ Complete items 1, 2, and,3.
■ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or ohIthe front if space permits.
Addressed to:
Richard Canipe, Town Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
Post Office Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-0189
Il��l�ll�llllrriliii�r��tit�lirilllltiri
IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIII III 1IIII I IIII IIIIIII
9590 9402 2119 6132 6468 63
00011
M' 7
U
X / �y�...
Addressee
7ecelvedrby (Pnnf Name) C. Date Toff Deliver)
D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes
If YES, enter delivery address below: Q No
WQC'sC)00< '/
3. Service Type
❑ Priority Mail Express®
❑ Adult Signature
ElRegistered MallTM1
❑ Adult Signature Restricted Delivery
Mail®
❑ Registered Mail Restricts
Delivery
ertified
ertified Mail Restricted Delivery
�� t for
`'C
❑ Collect on Delivery
Mercha"-a' sl
❑ Collect on Delive Restricted Delivery ❑Signature Confirinat TM
��-� fI8111 �� ( (( ❑ SlgnatureConfum [on
Inman a I pestricted relive
DS Fnrm SRI1 .li,iv 9nis acnt7-1;an_ro_nnn_nn-ra
-2 a i'n . emil. X4A0- n-.tin Rotnrn

LISPS TRACKING #
ted States
4aloervice
U r--
h 7 e�
LLLI w o
� N
� CD
LU CV
w16 C J
cr. y
.5
n
First -Class Mail
Postage &. Fees Paid
USPS
Permit No. G-10
2 6468 63
-S
der: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4® in this box*
m a)
8.2
00
C:
O O
O7
a%
LINOAWIGGS
NCOE"WR-WOROS
2090 U.S.
�-
HIGHWAY 70
SWANNANOANC28778
c
7
0
�Q
a)
!1'i1111'11'1I11.1.itIiIIIII III If I'1:!!IliIIII IIIIIIIli 1111111111

North Carolina Depaitmi
Division'.df Water Res'ou
Water Quality Operation
2090 U.S. Highway-70zi
Swannanoa, NC -28778
of Environmental Quality
Richard Canipe, Town Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
Post Office Box-189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-0189
Il��f�ll�llllrrilni�f��frt�lirillllrl�iffliilll�flti�rrllli��ir�
n
_ ❑ Agent
❑'Addressee
ceived • y (Printed Name)
yi Dad 0 De ve
elide !` differGOfrom ite �ie' Ye
ES, Delivery ac7
belo❑ No
CVJ
O Q
y
3: ffer—Vlge Type Z ❑;p'rtority Mail Express@
II I �III'I 11111111111111
IIIIIfIIIIIiI IIII 11111111111111111
'II'I11IllI[iill 1:3 Ad ❑ Aduit ignature Restricted Delivery ❑ gistered Mail Restricti
9590 9403 0672 5196 9545 79 1❑0CCeertifelivery
lad Mail Res ery Return Receipt for
❑ Collect on Delivery erchandise'
-- —• M-c,I1ars. n Delivery Restricted Delivery Signature Confirmation"
a(I ❑ Signature Confirmation
1: 5 jfl Lj0 3 4.� 3 1a 2 4 � . �, of ,{F�estNcteid De�i�eryy i. i `Restricted Delivery
rrrr 381 1,April 241`5' PSN 7530-02 000-9053� U a p �(p _ � �/_ Da q g Domestic Return Re 1
:..:!:!

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail
Postage & Fees Paid
USPS
Permit No. G-10
• Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4® in this box*
uNogWlccs
NCDEG-0WR-WQROS
1090 U.S. HIGHWAY 70 IIII
SWANNANOA NC 70770
�II��UIIIIIIII�V�IBI�IIIV
9590 9403 0672 5196 9545 79

■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. Si Mure
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. j ❑ Agent.
■ Print your name and address on the reverse ❑ Addressee
so that we can return the card to you. B. Received y (Printed Name) C. Date of Delivers
■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
._or-on—the_frontif_snace_nermits `
ss differentfrom item 1? es
TMW North Carolina Department of livery address below: ❑ No
� • s Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources A)^ ^ _ �1V /
NCDENR Water Quality Regional Operations Section (/x11 l/.��' V�`��`''JJ(,]
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swanna , oa, NC 28778
Richard Canipe, Town Manager
down. of Spruce Pine
?ost Office Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-0189
70112-1-910 0002 1967 9019
Service Type
ertified Mail® ❑ Priority Mail Express -
Registered Return Receipt for Merchandise
❑ Insured Mail ❑ Collect on Delivery
i I Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes
h dv 9ni 11 1 1 1 flnmocfin Rphirn?RACPint . ['

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
• Sender: Please print your name, address,
LINDA WIGGS
NCDENR-DWR-WQRO, ,
2090 U.S. HIGHWAY 70
SWANNANOA NC 28778
Postage &-Fqes Paid
USPS
Permit No. G-10
Ij
Z-IP+40i his
o�

LA);Z\9

- -'--'------- -ix762-------- -------------------
Run Date: 04/05/2001 ( )
`_.
Dat� Ca�led In: 1 Time: 11:43 Priority:
' \ Requested By: richard
\
—� Ad|ress: duncan trailer park peach st.
Work Requested: Sewer Date Reguire�:
Note: please find inflow to sewer and stop it. manhole at last
trailer on right overflowed when it rained., owner is
very upset.
C',
Completion Date:_�� /e- Cmmpleted by:
Smpe-�visor:
-�' -
-
'

Town of Spruce Pine
Work Order No: 2794
Run Date: 04/10/2001
L�
Date Called In: 04/10/2001 Time: 15:00 Priority:
Requested By: Mike Parker
Address: Duncan Trailer Park
Work Requested: Brush Pickup Date Required: 04/10/2001
Note: Mike Parker came by the Town Hall 4/10/01 with photos of
manhole at W R Duncan's trailer park. The area around
the manhole needs to be cleaned up,including removing
paper and limed.
-------------
Workers Comments:
(--,,,Completion Date: c7
Completed by:
Supervisor:

9
k
u.� 4%� �i. : -I - -

DocuSign Envelope ID: 11293686-6A01-4025-B2BF-0992B51D490C
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Town of Spruce Pine
Facility'Name: Spruce Pine Collection System
Permit Number: WOCS00091
County: Mitchell
Case Number: DV-2018-0067
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to. the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation; All SSO's may be detrimental to the environment but may not be immediately
quantified. This SSO; in conjunction with another incident, did result in a Health Department posting a health risk advisory
of the N. Toe River.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation; The duration and gravity to the waterbody is unknown, as noted above the
River was posted for two days.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All SSO's may be detrimental to the
environment but may not be immediately quantified.
/�
4) The cost of rectifying the damage; Unknown, repair cost to the pipe. ' JI/q,
IV IV
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; Unknown
6) Whether.the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; This is the 5' SSO reported since 1/2017 in
Spruce Pine (different locations). No CPA's have been issued.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$122.97
10/18/2018
DocuSigned by:
MdVA38285848C...
Date G.-Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section .
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

CERTIFIED MAIL #: 7016 1370 00016571 7785
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED -
July 18, 2017
Richard Canipe
Town ;of Spruce Pine
PO Box 189' -
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-0189
i
SUBJECT: NOTICE OP VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-DV-0182
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - June 2017
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00091
Spruce Pine Collection System
Mitchell County
Dear Permittee:
The self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 5-Day Report submitted by Town of Spruce. Pine indicates
violations of permit conditions stipulated in the subject permit and North Carolina G.S. 143-215.1. Violations include
failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate the subject collection system so that there is no SSO to the
landor surface waters and making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 1437215.1(a)(1), for
which a permit is required.
Specific incident(s) cited in the subject report include the following:
Total Vol
Total
Surface
Incident
Start
Duration
Vol
Water
Number.
Date
(Mins)
Location Cause
(Gals)
(Gals) DWR Action.
20i700975
6/5/2017
15
Shannon Drive River Pipe Failure (Break)
1,000
1,000 Notice of Violation
CrossingPump Station
201700988.
6/5/2017
30
Beaver Crk PS FM Pipe Failure (Break)
1,200
0 Notice of Violation
Balifield - Riverside
Park, Riverside Drive,
Spruce Pine
State of North Carolina Enviromnental Quality I Water Resources
20§0 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500 _ �=

y
-
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate'to contact Linda Wiggs with the Water Quality Section 'in the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cCc:-- --Asheville-Region al�Offce_WQS_File-_
Central Files, Water Quality Section
G:1WRMMMitchell\Collection SystemslSpruce Pine Collection SystemlSSO1NOV-2017-DV-0182.June2017 SSO.rtf
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
4 _. 828-2964500 -

Display Reports
Page 1 of 1
Select Incidents
Incident ---Select Value--- Create
Type
Edit View I Report
....................................................................................................
4 items found, displaying all items.
�1
Action
Type
Date
Incident
Permit #
Region
County City
Liable
Facility
Location
#
Owner
SSO
2005-04-
200501113
WQCS00091
Asheville
Mitchell Spruce.
Town
Spruce
Intersection
26
Pine
of
Pine
of
17:30:00.0
Spruce
Collection
Greenwood
Pine
System
and Stroud
Roads
SSO
2003-12-
200300513
WQCS00091
Asheville
Mitchell Spruce
Town
Spruce
Highway
15
Pine
of
Pine
226 S at
10:00:00.0
Spruce
Collection
Old 226 S.
Pine
System
SSO
2003-09-
19767
WQCS00091
Asheville
Mitchell Spruce
Town
Spruce
PEACH
22
Pine
of
Pine
STREET
00:00:00.0
Spruce
Collection
SPRUCE
Pine
System
PINE
SSO
2003-04-
18535
WQCS00091
Asheville
Mitchell Spruce
Town
Spruce
HIGHWAY
28
Pine
of
Pine
226
11:30:00.0
Spruce
Collection
S/CHARLES
Pine
System
RIDGE
ROAD
:....................................................
Export options:
......................................... _.....................
.............. ........... ............
Excel l
-........ --...............................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
XML I CSV
_......................................................
......... _....................
_............................. __....................
.
........... 's
http://bims.enr.state.nc.us:7001/search.do 1/6/2006

SSO PRIORITY FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT
DATE OF REPORT: August 21, 2003
FACILITY OR COLLECTION SYSTEM: Town of Spruce Pine
LOCATION AND COUNTY: Mitchell County
NPDES (OR WQ) NUMBER: NCO021423
NUMBER OF REPORTED SPILLS 2002 (CALENDER YEAR—FILEMAKER DATABASE): 1
NUMBER OF REPORTED SPILLS 2003 (YEAR TO DATE—FILEMAKER): 2
SSO CONCERNS (NARRITIVE SUMMARY OF THE ISSUES RELATED TO THIS COLLECTION
SYSTEM —SIZE OR NUMBER OF SSOs, STREAM IMPACTS OR POTENTIAL FOR IMPACT,
REPORTING CONCERNS, INADEQUATE RESPONSE TO SSOs, SYSTEM CONDITION, LACK OF
ATTENTION TO THE SYSTEM, LACK OF RESOURCES, etc.): The Town has a choke point from the
Beaver Creek Pump Station to the wastewater treatment plant. There are two 12-inch lines that connect to
a 15 inch line. There are no known overflows from this line but the Town is controlling the flow by storing
waste in the Beaver Creek pump station wet well and throtleing the pump capacity. The Town is in the
process of constructing a new gravity line. Preliminary plans for a 24-inch line have just been completed
and the Town plans to install it later this fall.
SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT STATUS (INDICATE IF A PERMIT IS CURRENTLY
REQUIRED AND IF SO THE CURRENT ISSUANCE STATUS ALONG WITH IMPORTANT DATES):
Town has made application and draft collection permit sent to Town. Collection system permit should be
issued by end of August 2003.
MORTORIUM ISSUES (IS THE FACILITY UNDER A MORTORIUM OR UNDER CONSIDERATION
FOR THIS ACTION FOR THE WWTP OR -SOME PORTION OF THE COLLECTION SYSTEM): NA
ACTIONS UNDERWAY TO ASSESS OR ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED CONCERNS (NOTE WORK
ALREADY DONE OR ALREADY SCHEDULED): See above.
PLAN TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT OF THE SSO CONCERNS AT THE FACILITY AND TO
ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED CONCERNS (DESCRIBE THE PLANNED ACTIONS AT THIS
FACILITY —INSPECTIONS, MEETINGS, ENFORCEMENTS, SOC, MORTORIUMS, SCHEDULES,
etc. —AND PROVIDE PROSPECTIVE DATES FOR THESE ACTIONS TO BE CONDUCTED OR
COMPLETED, PROVIDE COMMENTS ON ANY ANTICIPATED CONFLICTS THAT COULD
AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF THIS EFFORT):
REPORT PREPARED BY: Michael R. Parker

4-27-05;12:33PM;Town of Spruce Pine
;828+785+3014 # 2/ 5.,
is
t 06 Form CS-S50
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
a
PART 1
This.form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional office within live daysof the first knowledge of
the sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number G'f (WQC if active• otharwi6e use treatment plant NCN VOM
Facility: s `} u O
"Lie —Incident
Owner ° Region:.
City: C ry �1 C. County:
Source of SSO (check applicable) : Sanitary se"r ❑ Pump Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past re or documentatlon - Le. Pump Station S, r�
d f +Gb� l Du
Manhole, at Westall E, Bragg Street, etc.) : /fie td`y►,
+C a�D t ICC�Ar1
Latitude (dagraesrmurutersecond):
tonglWde(degreostminutarsecond)-—
IncidentMalted.ot'Qy7c)c)(e . Time Q
IncidentEixt!x` QU -& �5 Time-2 I
(teen-dd-yyyy) ••,hhanm AWPM
hlrmm AWPM
Estimated (Round to oeanest•hour);' !. S A,�� -
Estimated volume of the gallons
De Wbe how the volume was determined:
'Weather t 10
/Duration
condMl ons dufing SSO eve
• yy.. •�r-
%Yes0Nbt—t-r
�
'gayd1QQYJ
Did SSO reach surface Waders? Uriknowrt•.
Volume reactung suifacewatels-- a lens):
Surface water name:
Did the SSO result in a.Tislh kilt? Yes jffNo ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number at fish -killed -'
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SW:
❑ Severe Natural -Condition ❑ Grease
❑ Roots -
❑ Inflow and Infiltration ❑ Pump Station Equipment Failure
❑ Vandalism ❑ 'Debris in line
l❑�^Poweroutage
tr�Other(Please explain in Par(II)
bnineate 24-hour verbal notification reported to: �rf#a-1A•t e^
di
fvRGQQ- �A��— 5kgv,(fie
DWq ❑Emergency Mgmt. Date (mrrr-dd�yyyj: Q %[ �� - v $ Time (hh:mm MNPM): ijd� n•�
If an SSO 1s ongoing, please notify Regional office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
ffg"i G.S. 143-215.1 C(b), the responsible. party of a discharge of 1.000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to surface
waters shag Issue a essess release within 4$-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news madla pmviding general
coverage in the county w core Ute schsrge occurred. When .15A00 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a publio notice shell be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30 days.
Refer to the referenced statute for further detail.
The Director.' Division of Water Quafity, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to Division unless it
is demonstrated that
1j the disphal'ge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible alternatives to the discharge; or
2) the discharge riles, exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the Permi m
6rrd1br owner, and the (tscharge could not have been prevented, by the exercise of reasonable control,
Part 11 must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the.basis
`for the determination of any enforcement action. Therefore, It is Important to be as complete as possible.
VVHETHE7R OR NOT PART it IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM.
GS-SS0 Form October S, 2W3 Page 1

-,. 4-27-05;12:33PM;Town of Spruce P,Ine
jfr
/ r .
f
fVhon was the area last checke&claanad?
828+765+3014 #f 3/' ;5
Have cleaning and inspections over been Increased at this location clue to provloue problems with detuis? ❑ Yes❑ No nNA ❑NE
;r
Explain:
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and dstributed to prevent future similar ❑Yes© Na [INA ONE
Occurrences?
Cainments:
Other (Pictures and a police report should be available upon request)-
p- �
L,O, � . be c�o�ao�praces - p .ice
- fi 1v.� c-�..1 . it M A a
e� �2, rrv-��, c>` ,tom •�[� , P. eA&PAI -r tO•-,J .
Were adaquate equipment and resources available to fix the problem? MYaz❑ NoONA❑NE
If Yes, explain:
(?Opj iP—f , C.-6 e._ Ulf—] A � G? JQ ::r1. 1C �fr f � "�..J� ^%cl I- t., +0 v, A-4L
If the problem could not be immediately reparred, what actions were taken to iessen the impact of the'
SSO?
Comments ;
For DWO Use Only:
DWQ Requested ari Additional Written Report: �Y� No L71dALJNE
if Yes. What Additional Information is. Needed:
i
Comments.
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003 Page 7

4-27-45;12:33PM;Town of Spruce Pine ,;828+765+3014 # 4/ 5
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this raport_is true and aaauraie ,
to the hest of my knowledas.
Person submitting claim; , GiJ!e C,..�.( Date,j
�irrJe�'eve
-W� 7
Signature:Title: ��f" i-� / wvn- 'r ,
Telephone Number.
Any additional Won notion desired to be submitted should be seat to the appropriete'Division Regional Office within five days of first
kwwledge of the SSO with.reference to the ina;derrt number (the IncMent number is only generated When electrPnic entry of this form
is completed, if used).
t
CS-SSO Form October e; 2003

4-27-05;12:33PM;Town of Sprute Pine ;828+765+3014 # 5/ 5
G
NOTICE OF DISCJF "GE QF UNTREATED SEWAGE
Tho Town of Spy Pine had a discharge of untreated sewage from our 'sewer main
located at the intersection of Greenwood Road and Stroup Road of approximately 20,000
galIons. The temporary bypass pump (in use due. to construction of new sewer
interceptor) was repaired to prevent further discharge. The discharge occurred on April
26, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. and lasted for approximately 1.5-hours. The untreated wastewater'
entered the North Toe River of the French Broad River basin. This notice was required,
by North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143:215.C. Formore information .
contact Richard Canipe,.Town Manager at (W)765-3000.
r.

4-27-0�;12;33PM;Town of spruce Pine T ;$28+765+3014 # 1/ 5
P.G. 8oX 489 SM= F" Pe W. 28777
po5 t U3
W-M. AW

12-16-03; 4:18PM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE
P.O. Box 189
Spruce Pine,'N C 28777
'[phone] 3; 1 ­
[phone] FAX
Fe&
;8287653014
To: From: ►k?'I� CA-VV L
Fwc Pages:'
Phones Date: t
Re: CC:
13 Urgent 13 For Ripdew 13 Please Comment ❑ Please Reply Please Recycle
a

2- t 6-03 ; 4 : 1 S,pkL;,Zz0WNgOF-SPFTL'7"C '1-NE ; 828765301 4 # 2/ 9
DEC 7 2003
Form CS-SSO
Collection System Sanitary Sewer.Overflow'Reporting Form
WATER QUALITY SECT&I
:::-:_::<::: _:.:::•::�:::::::::., I ASHEVILLE REGIONAL QFFIC_-- PART
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office _within five days of the first knowledge.of
the sanitarysewer overflow (SSO). -
Permit Number : A ap a / C 3
(WQCS# if active, otherwise
Facility: ' 2 ' t��. '
use treatment'piant NC/WQ# I1 5,13
�3y�
Incident #
Owner. "J N
Region:
City': T A ' ' `� e ,tit a.7 ?• i
�i J
County: /
Source of SSO (check applicable) : Sanitary Sewer �.
Pump Station
SPECIFIC Iocation of the SSO (be consistent in description from past
reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6, .
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc.) 2 of f -S'
1 0/-6 7 6 5.
Latitude (degrees/minute/second):.
Longltude(degrees/minute/second)•
Incident Started Dt: °� G Time v �,.
End Dt a f Time - U47—(
If • (mm-dd-yyyy) hh:mm AM/PM
•Incident
(mm-dd-yyyy) hh:mm AMlPM
Estimated volume of the-SSO: �� gallons
Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):'
Describe how the volume was determined: 57Ss A ��
� � e Lc S �' �5 ©r�! G e
Weather conditions during: SSO- event:
Did SSO reach surfaca'waters?.:. 0 Yes 0 No � Unknown
Volume reaching surface waters (gallons):.
Surface water name:'
Did the SSO'result in. a fish kill? Yes ONo Unknown : If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish Killed?
SPECIFIC' causes) of the SSO:
0: Severe Natural Condition Grease
Roots
Inflow and Infiltration Pump Station Equipment Failure 0 Power outage .
�. Vandalism. Debris in fine ,
Other (Please explain in Part II)
Immediate 24-hour verbal notification reported to: — ��t,Lp��✓
�jy`�
E2rDWQ 0 Emergency Mgmt.' Date (mm-dd-yyyy):1;ele �aQ Time (hh:mm AM/PM):
If an $SO is ongoing -'please notify Regional Office on a dally basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1 C(b), the responsible party of.a discharge *of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to surface -
waters shall issue a . press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general' -
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30 days...
Refer to the referenced statute for further -detail. '
The Director, Division of Water Quality,'rriay:take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to Division unless it
is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible alternatives to the discharge; or,
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the Permitte'e.
and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise -of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
for the determination of any enforcement action. Therefore, it is important to be as complete as possible.
' J
WHETHER OR NOT.PART II IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE 'END OF THIS FORM-
CS-SSO Form . October 9, 2003. ge

12-16-03; 4:18PM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE - _ ;8287653014 # 3/ 9
Qom_ Form CS-SSO
;::.:•:
•�.�� .. '. , . -Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
..........::::::::;.::. PARr• I I
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS.FORM
AND INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN -PART I
In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWQ REGIONAit OFFICE -
UNLESS IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM'
Severe Natural Condition (hurricane, tomado, etc.)
Describe the "severe natural condition" 'In,detail. .
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation for the event? '
_'Comments:
Grease (Documentation such as cleaning, inspections, enforcement
actions, past overflow reports, educational -material and distribution date,
{ etc. should be available upon request.)
When was the last -time this specific line (or wet well) was cleaned?
Do you have an enforceable grease ordinance that requires new or retrofit of grease trapsrjnterceptors? Yes❑ No ❑NA❑NE
Have (here been recent inspections and/or enforcement actions taken on nearby restaurants or other ❑Yes❑ No ElNA❑ NE
nonresidential grease contributors?
Explain.
Have there been other SSOs or blockages In this area that were also caused by grease? ❑Yes❑ No❑NA ❑NE
When?
If yes, describe them:
Have cleaning and Inspections ever been increased at this location? ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑NE
Explain.
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003 Page 2

12-16-03; 4:18PM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE
Have educational materials about grease been distributed in the past?
J`
When?
and to whom?
Explain?
;8287653014 # 4/ 9
❑Yes❑ No❑NA❑NE
If the SSO occurredat a pump station, when was the wet well and pumps last checked for grease
accumulation?
Were the floats dean? . • ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑NE
Comments:
Roots . .
I
Do you have an active root control program? Yes No ❑NA ❑NE .
Describe :.: ..
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location'because of roots? ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑NE
Explain:-. -
What corrective actions have been. accomplished at the SSO location (and surrounding system if " .
associated with,the SSO)?
What corrective actions are planned at the SSO location to 'reduce root intrusion? ..
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the; past year?.. ❑Yes❑ No ❑ NA ❑NE
.If. Yes, when?
Comments:
Inflow and Infiltration. -
Are you under. an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any permit that ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑NE
addresses VI?
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003. Page 3

12-16-03; 4-18PM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE ;8287653014 # 5/ 9
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminated & I related overflows at this spill location
within the last year?
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems- in the collection system at the SSO locat.ion? . ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ONE
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑YesO No ❑NA ❑NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status.of such actions:
Are there III related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑NE
If Yes, explain:
Have there been any grant or loan applications for UI reduction projects? ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
_ If Yes, explain: . '
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers?.' ' ' ❑Yes❑. No ❑ NA ONE
If Yes, explain:
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been inspected recently? OYes❑ No ❑NA ONE.
If Yes, explain
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future III related SSOs at this location?
Comments:
Pump Station Equipment Failure (Documentation of testing, records etc.,
shoal be provided u 0on request.)
What kind of notificationtalarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication) ❑Yes
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003 Page 4
m

12-16-03; 4:18PM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE ;8287653014 # 6/ 9
Audible Dyes
Visual
SCADA (two-way communication)
Emergency Contact Signage
Other
Describe the equipment that failed?
What kind of situations trigger'an alarm condition at this station (i.e.'' ump failure, power failure, high
water, etc.)? _
❑Yes
❑Yes
❑Yes
❑Yes
Were notification/alarm systems operable?
❑Yes❑ No ❑NA❑NE
If no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
What specifically was checked/maintained?
If a valve failed, when was. it last exercised?'
Were all pumps. set to.alternate? '
❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑NE
Did'any pump show above normal run times prior -to and during the SSO event?
. ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑NE
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, etc.)? :
❑Yes❑. No ❑NA ❑NE
Was a spare or portable pump immediately available?
❑Yes❑ No ❑NA❑NE '
If a float problem, when were the floats Iast tested? How?
If an auto-dialer.or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
Comments:
CS-SSO Form ' October 9, 2003 page 5 '

12-16-03; 4:18PM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE ;8287653014 # 7/ 9
Power outage (Documentation of testing, records, etc., should be
provided of alternative power source upon request.) =
What is your alternate power or pumping source?_.
'Did it function properly? ❑Yes0No ❑NA ❑NE
Describe? :.
When was the alternate power or pumping source last tested -under load?
If caused by a weather event, how much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken to
prepare for the event?
Comments:.
Vandalism
Provide police -report number.
Was the site secured? ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA ❑NE
` If Yes, how?
Have there been previous problems with vandalism at the SSO location? ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA❑NE
If Yes, explain:
What. security measures have been put in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future? ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA❑NE
Comments:
Debris in line (Rocks, sticks, rags and other items not allowed in the
collection system, etc.)
What type of debris has been found in the line?
How could it have gotten there? //r �• /f
oc IL
Are manholes in the area secure and intact? t11,19-7 t.p d `14-V 124�0 14eC. AP4_!t-�lU 2Y O No ❑NA ❑NE '
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003 Page 6
I

12-16-03; 4:18PM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE _ ;8287653014 # 8/ 9
When was.the area last checked/cleaned?
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous problems with debris?' El
Yes❑ No ❑NA ONE
Explain:
Are appropriate educational materials'being developed and distributed to prevent future similar ❑Yes❑ No ❑NA LINEoccurrences?
Other Pictures and a polic,6 report should be available upon request.)
Describe:
Were adequate equipment and resources available to fix the problem?
I.No
If Yes, explain:
If the problem could not be immediately repaired, what actions were taken to lessen the impact of the
sso?....
I . " Comments: Y
For DWQ Use Only: ,
DWQ Requested an Additional -Written Report: ❑Yesu No❑NA❑NE
If Yes, What Additional Inforrnagon is Needed:
Comments:
i

12-16-03; 4-18PM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE _ ;8287653014 # 9/ 9
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate
to the best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Date: Q
Signature:
• z Title: f .�/ •crP��.._,
Telephone'Number.
Any additional information desired to be submitted should -be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five hays of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the Incident number (the incident number Is only generated when electronic entry of this form - .
Is completed, if used).
i
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003 Page 8

Section 8: SSO Enforcement Guidance
EXHIBIT B: SSO EVALUATION FACTORS
"cident M
Permittee: -76—uW0 WS,09,4,
O Date of Incident: 'D
ARE ANY OF THESE
FACTORS A BASIS FOR
PROCEEDING WITH
FURTHER ACTION?
FACTOR
YES
NO
COMMENTS
Volume/Duration
Surface Water
• Sensitive/High Priori��',�',!
�2
(SA ORW W§",� etc.)
. ....... J
Damage
Fish Kill
-IS
• Property
• Public Health Concerns
Weather Conditions and other Uncontrollable
D67—
Factors
• Severe Natural Condition (hurricane,
lee,,
Vandalism/Third Party
Repetitiveness Same Location
(past 24 mo)
Repetitiveness Same Cause
(past 24 mo)
Preventability
0 Proper O&M
0 Storm Preparation
System -wide Compliance (past 24 mo)
• Similar causes multiple instances
• Previous actions like NOVs I
Enforcements
• Failure to react to Technical
Assistance from Division
Response to Spill
Adequate time & cleanup)
2,
Proactiveness
d
• Active programs for 1/1, grease, roots,
etc.
• CIP program
CONCLUSION: Does overall evaluation or
No Action
E] Action
any one single factor result in the need to
Staple this to report
NOV SOC Pending
proceed with action?
File
Enforcement Moratorium
Close out incident in BIMS
No Action
Additional Comments:
IZA
/Mtn
U.
Form completed by Date
-za'/`
17
Page 9 of 9 10/03

9-24-03;10=39AM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE
P.O. Box 189'
Spruce Pine, N C 28777
` [phone]
[phone] FAX
FaX
Town of Spruce Pine
To: rn' �1 �A !Z ��� �- From: A
Fax: a �J - (p L� S Pages:
Phone: Dates ' - a: 4 -O
Re: CC:
❑ Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ Please Reply i7 Please Recycle
0
? 4 , p003

9-24-03;10:39AM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE ;8287653014 #
Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:
(page 1 of 2)
r� r
Permittee ���/.J JG:2ll Ike Number ®C-A 1 Lk 11 _ CountyAll-Alt
Incident Ended: (Date/Time)-'O'a /ZA/ Estimated Duration (Time) lil�Xdyrll-z1�t/
First knowledge of incident: (Daterrime)
Estimated volume of spili/bypass L4V - Xsya W-A/ gallons. Show rational for volume.
If spill is ongoing, please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until spill can be stopped.
Reported to: (Date/time) 457? -Q 2 --)-3 23
Name of person
Weather conditions: rj'e.912-
Source of spill/bypass (check one): —,L-.$aniiary Sewer Pump Station WWl'P
Level of treatment (check one): None ' kPrimary Treatment
Secondary Treatment Chlorination Only
Did spill/bypass reach surface waters? Yes ��N}}o (If Yes, please list the following)
Volume reaching surface waters? U �aln ui ►> > gailo s" � ��'�`� e,
Name of surface water �O ►.�-�(L //►► �y -� nf•
Did spilUbypass result in a fish kill? Yes !/No
If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? SEP 2 4 2003 f
c,
Please provide the following information:
• • • • . ..I / + �'I W" / 1L w i
3. Did you have personnel avaiiabie to perform'initial assessment 24 hours/day (including weekends and
holidays)?
Yes _�No
4. How long did it take to make an initial assessment of the spillover low after first knowledge?
Hours 40 - Minutes
How long did it take to get a repair crew onsite?
Hours 020 0 Minutes
Revision#1 6/11199 !t?Y." Lr7a `eff-e/zY

Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:
((�} (Page 2 of 2) ^-
Permittee 7a c ,j�2rL( *;nit Number 00 kf t4 d-a County
S. Action taken to contain spill, clean up waste, and/or remediate the
6. Were the equipment and parts needed to make repairs readily available?
Yes,_ No If no, please explain why:
7. If the spill/overflow occurred at a pump station, or was the result of'a pump station failure,
was the alarm system functional at the time of the spill? Yes No _&�f 'if the alarm
system did not function, please explain why:
8. Repairs made are: Permanent _� Temporary
Please describe what repairs were made. If the repairs are temporary, please indicate a date by
Which permanent repairs will be completed, and notify the Regional Office within 7 days of the
permanent repair.d,�� Lc/iJ
�-
9. What actions have been made to prevent this discharge from occurring gain in the future?
0
10. Comments:
Other agencies notifed:
Person reporti s dit/b as c� Phone Number. "7 3cJl�
Signature Date: lP' a �J
For DtNt1 Use Only:-----
DWQ requested additional written report? Yes _1/^No N�
If yes, what additional information is needed?
- "Requested by
Revision # 1 6111 /99
I

4-29-03;12::54PM;TOWNy}OF SPRUCE PINE �t ;8287653014 # 2/ 2
���; .. i'l.4t..�.. ,tt .L ,�e'.�11. �__ �:f"A ��'-fi =�1 �A�' ..i.... .. .: • .
i.
t, _ yr:
1� S.
iitary Sewer Pumn uitj n atad WWT, PAPoR
nnt r. _ At pass
(PteasE PFnrm
Type Use tacttmcnLs i£'Needcd )
''Permit-Nrimber:­- 0d- a l
'Incident Started: Dace �'a� -� County:
Time Incident Ended: Date ' '� r- 4)3 Time )
Source of SpillBypass (Check One): JWSanitary Sewer O.Pum Station O Wastewater Treatment Plant
Level of Treatment (C1icck.One): O one O Primary Treatment O Secondary Treatment O Chlorination Only
Estimated Volume of SpiJI/Bypass. /( 1000 414A volume must be given even if it is*a rough estimate
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? O Yes O No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: Ua� Q �� ace Water Name:
SH t^2 ec�$
Did the SpillBypass rcru1t in a Fish Kill? O es No
LtocatiglZst;th� i11B,y •�titi-
L&5711 A A
�ai1RC of the Pitl/B.�rts�
r .
Pds s F 6 j y ��. ��.�.t � sad L. •
,� It3
PLx-b r v o -b UL �a- '—' 2 A 4--
0—,La� ) r .v .p
• ._CiCltll_Ut? Wnstc_and Rcinediate the site:
p
5i r S S f , .1) �•¢r�e �Cr �c ` �,¢�[2� `Y k/'.45 4 6ca'd2 b e
r o L,( ,v' AeyV4,.,-W 'ems u
Arta to ' �kcr} �r Presn�_t�C_Ttt1iC11 tU PIrYCnt I' rt t S � t .
Lj0
�G� �Q Dillti at tlri ;1it111; � J rt1 t� r-21 rF►� �t t /9/Z I ,V&
�3c-crL 01
S E5VIL , l� ram, / J � ✓vt. � -h �.s 1 � � $,� ��'
0(her Agencies Notified:
Pcrson Rcperrti
---•-------Sf1i1i/13yPa«:_ ChAa-D CA
S-Phone Number:
- --------------Date:--------------------------------------For I)WQ Use Onl.:------------- ---_ �---�----'-•---7�-G----�S--3----�---G-
tl -�---�-3---
Rclx�rt Tukcn by: Report Taken: Da(c r _i
I)WQ Requeslcd an Additions! 1t riltcn Kcpc►rt: JO Ycs
If Yes -What Additional Inforrtration is Needed: V
�'✓'+�r1'�—^ � ,:

4-29-03;12:54PM;TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE
;8287653014 #
P.O. Box 189
Spruce Pine, N C 2877.7
[phone]
[phone] FAX
Fax
Town of Spruce Pine
To: / l 7( 4,:�, /iC ��C. _ From:
Fax2-Z/Pages:
Phone: Date:j�/d�
Re: ��� ! CC:
C�Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ Please Reply ❑ Please Recycle
0
0

4-29-03;12:54PM;TOWN OF �.=�v6JCE PINE 8287653014 # 2/ 2
7' 1% . . .....
UZ
J'
PITMn Qfn* IL;_
acy-Sewgr
L
ass
(Please Print or. Type: Use Attachments
hme. s
11 Needed')
kY
j"
U rMl
.1ildde''nt Started: Date 4_.1y -63 County: C a-
meL1 _71/hIM, Incident Ended: Date -:1 r- 6.3 2 0
Source of Spillffiypas.,; (Check One): JOS 111ary Time _L U_
:% ar-wer UJIUM2 Station Wastewater Treatment Plant
Level of Treatment (Check.Onc): 0 None 0 Prim Treatment J.110ary Treatment n Chlorination —0njj
Estimated Volume -of Spill/Bypass: - dQVY 10G)QcjA s(A volume must be given even if i(is*a rough estimate
Did the Spiil/Bypass reach file Surface Waters? OYcs ONo. If Yes, Please list the following.
Volume Reaching Surface Waters:. 11A)XwVA) Lk ffkUdace Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass'result in a Fish Kill? 0 XNo,es No
_ _
1,6016an QI& Sj2illmyp�-_
/A3 118V Rn 3 s F b
pp_'p—S S ;-La—e- � C'j -As 3:(L—
_6
5p L 5
"10
tom., L4 --r. R.. &A re— -5 C_R_Q_�
Action Takerl of pj
D
Din don-
'44
./j
av t5 0,5
Other Agencies Notified,
Person RcportiM spill/13
&!j,!!urr . I
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - firly use Only: - - - - - - - - -
-A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ReWil Taken by.-
I)WQ Requested an Addition.,] ",I-ij
(en Rcport:
If Iles, Addi4nal Inforinalion* is N ' ecded:
Phonc Number:, P-)J" -
........ ....................... _­ -------------
R4MI Taken: Date
16'Vc.k ONo­j

mountain view -,orrectvo I Insbtution :f
P.O. Box 708
Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Nk. th CarolinaD.O.C.
y
828-755-0956
828-765-1457
Fax- -
TO: M� lee- pmrcze From: L C Uyarc
Fay: A.
(Ba's -. ws1-- (yWS2, Pages: ro gj&b&j al S� ,df
BFione:(�e1$ `a►5� (p'�0$ Date:
E3 Urgent OFor Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ please Reply ❑ Please Recycle t'
• Comments:
pLl
o9 S(Ip =
TL
et
Selz
TO'd Z2: TZ TOOZ ZT J12W
I
8Z6ZS9L8Z8T x>?d ' IO MMA N1W

.%.J. UQX (-n
Soruce Pine. NC 2877-
523-765-0956
228-765-1457
Fax.!
1h Carolina D.O.C.
To: VAPjRf3EeJt pig. From: � L, : CLo&
Fax: pages:
Phone: 1q)
"7 1 (p -3 4 Z7 Date.
.C
Re.
CC: -
�rUent OForReview C1 Please Comment IJ Please Rdply 0 Please Recycle
0 Comments:
-765 N 540 EO*\S�010 =625
SZ 4 ArGrir= 'OCSPWS1 EVOJL)4TeN
T
%
>
ZO'd Z9-: TZ TOOZ- 6T J2H &6ZS9ZKK:xEiJ ID MMA NIW

Sewage Spill Response-Evaluatr _16
(Page 1 )
Permitee Permit Number County Q1��
Incident Started: (Dateriime)3 b v / 4:4SP11141ncident Ended: (Datefrime) 3 (o ei 1 0:35
If -spill is ongoing, please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until spill can be -stopped.
_ Reported to: tA04JT. t?p& ' WA RpAto (Oate/time) 31(oii)I Z WSJ
weather conditions: SNDUS c4A W tjL-S - *tr" w►� 6 gQ1AIt
Source of spill/bypass (check one): —Sanitary $ewer ✓ Pump Station INItViP
Level of treatment (check one): 4ONone zPr1mary Treatment
Secondary Treatment _Chlorination Only
L tOW
Estimated volume of spilll6ypass CUOKuW gallons. Show calculations.
Did spill/bypass reach surface waters? Yes •_t!�'Nc (If Yes, please list the following)
Volume reaching surface waters? gaI(ons
Name of surface water
Did spill/bypass result in a fish kill? Yes No
If Yes, What is the estimated number of fish killed?
Please orovide the followina infcrrna:ion:
3. Did you have personnel available to. perform initial assessment 24 hours/day (including weekends and
holidays?
Yes ,No
4. How long did it take to make an initial assessment of the spill1overflow after first knowledge?
Hours L Minutes
How long did ii take to get a repair crew onsite?
Hours Minutes
20'd ' 22:Z7, ZOOZ ZI upW 8Z6ZS9Z8ZK :XPJ IO M3IA N1W

"Sewage Spill Response Evali'_ : ,on:
(Page Z)
P erm ite e
S. Action taken to contain
Permit Number County_6_
Ill, clean up waste, and/or remediate the site:
5, Were th�uipment and parts needed to make repairs readily available?
Yes No if no, please explain why:
7. If the spilifoverfiow occurred at a pump station, or was the result of a pump station failure,
was the alarm system functional at the time of the spill? Yes _w No If the alarm
system did not function, please eAllain why:
8. Repairs made are: Permanent ✓ Temporary
Please describe what repairs were made. If the repairs are temporary, please indicate a date by
which permanent repairs will be completed, and notify the Reaicnal Office within 7 days_ of the
P%manent repair. We. CNO l[LLx_ AN __ Atj 'Wei& DR —
actions actions have been made to revent this discharge from cccuring again in the future?
`r. Comments:
Other agencies notifed: N CC DOC EN61•nrL-WAa k k� sqj, Ne- a761)q
Person reporting spifUbypass:��e2� L. C1 Phone Numbe S?Z!Q u5-09'SG
Signature 2L�
pate: 3 !o p
For RWQ Use Only:__--
DWQ requested additional written report? Yes No
If yes, what additional information is needed?
Requested by
b0 'd 12: 7 TOOZ ZT upW 8Z6ZS9Z8ZK : xed I9 MIA N1W

SPR(/C�A'
yF
y�'4TH CA���
January 24, 2003
Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Mr. Mike Parker
NCDENR
59 Woodfin Place - - - -
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Mike,
Per our telephone conversation on Tuesday, January 21, 2003, the following describes the situation at
English Creek, near the Ingles Supermarket.
We were made aware of a possible sewer leak on Friday, January 17, 2003. Upon investigation, our
Public Works staff determined that a hole in the twelve -inch sewer line was allowing wastewater to leak
as well as creek water to enter the system.
Until this time no indications of a problem in the area of the leaking pipe existed. The property recently
changed hands and the new landowner discovered this situation.
We have no estimate for the amount of spillage or inflow involved with this discovery. The line has
been replaced and is no longer leaking.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please call if you have questions or comments.
Sincerely,
lit �• L� �CC" (.o'er%
Richard Canipe
Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
JRC/db
11
Post Office Box 189, Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777-0189
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Website: www.sprucepine.org

P.O. Box 189
138 Highland Avenue
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
May 10, 2002
Mr. Mike Parker
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Mike,
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
MAY 1 3
Per our telephone conversation March 12, 2002, the situation with the Sparks
Road wastewater pump station has been resolved.
D.O. Creaseman Company of Asheville was contracted to repair the line. By
using directional boring they were able to replace the line under the North Toe
River with a new 4-inch line. All work was completed on Thursday May 2, 2002.
During the construction Mayland Septic Service pumped the station daily to
prevent further spillage.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
i
ichard Canipe
Town Manager
RC/tb

P.O. Box 189
138 Highland Avenue
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
March 14, 2002
Mr. Mike Parker
NCDENR
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Mike,
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Per our telephone conversation on Tuesday, March 12, 2002, the following describes the situation at
the Sparks Road Wastewater Pumpstation.
We were made aware of a possible sewer leak on March 5, 2002. Upon investigation, our Public
Works staff determined that the three-inch line that should cross the river has been washed away.
Several area residents maintain that the line has been gone for approximately four years.
Until this time no indications of a problem in the area of the missing pipe existed. This small
pumpstation serves only fourteen to sixteen residences. The reduction in flow to the wastewater plant
was insignificant, so no warning flag occurred.
The pumpstation is being pumped daily to avoid further spillage into the Toe River. We have engaged
McGill and Associates Engineering of Asheville to develop the plan to repair / replace the line. Two
options are being considered, directional boring or open -cut method of pipe replacement. Mr. Harry
Buckner of McGill will contact you as soon as the most practical and effective solution has been
determined.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. I will keep you informed as progress is made.
Sincerely,
z �'/L'aj a��_ ,
Richard Canipe
Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
JRC/db
MAR 1 5 2002
'O' S'CTIOI�i
M

6-29-01; 8:59PM;Town of Spruce Pine 1J
;8287658141 # 2/ 2
IN
.'� r`.i.. F, 77 •'r,;: is ` '•.@ . r:.
Yiffitary SewetArion : a ass Report Fom
(Please Print or 3 pe - Use Attachments if Needed l
Eermtticc: ='w ,S� 2� Q� - pr !� permit i`Ititiibcr O o d I �- r
_a.�_
County: 1� "
Incident Stiked: Dale Q (_ Time P� Incident Ended. Date d!de?r-01_ Tune
Source of SpillBypass (Check One): ,Sanitary Sewer Purrs Station O Wastewater Treatment Plant
Level of Treatment (Check.One): FeMonc O Primary Treatment O Secondary Treatment O Chlorinatian Onh
Estimated Volume -of Spill/Bypass: ° ' /Q-0 ; volume must be given even if it is a rough eslima[c
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? es No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: p' - Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? No
I oc7tion of the Sr il� [/9•JP_t�s:
pillmu.-tsx:
F _!
-� • 1kscribc the Replrirs Muds -
AJ ova- ,6 - r�
Action Taken to lilnr� ti1,01 Ckju[ 4LW sate and Rcrosdimg the Ste,
PU'MAO-k t�+,Ajt� qA-(,t 62-4 0 cA-+- wei w-o-11 iq-Ajb
0- p .ry ` aD t W-- A 4kig— 4-vPL O u ✓i. "t, � C v� a n2 c vt� 1 vi/
•i=l.Lr.-11.w\emu .v � iL r� a► a-�iiLLl< i2+! 111 lll��l1�1 f1CW
- ��; % � � .� �` �. (�✓� 7� T `— S � /"^•• � `ELK-�1� 7�'—! ✓ -Ci
Other Agencies Notified:
Pcrtan Rcpwin2 sill] I(B v(ra.w Phone Number: _9 )L-V -- ja S -3 per)
--•- - --- -------------------------- =!� ------_--------------- DaEc:
For [M'QUsc Only; 4--%
-�—
Ot.il Report Taken by: Reporl Taken: Date T1111C
U«'Q Requolcd an Additional 1ti'rittcn RgKni:
If Yes. 'A'hn1Additional lnfwrtration is Needed:

6-29-01; 8:59PM;TOWn of Spruce Pine ;8287658141 # 1/ 2
Town of Spruce Pine
106 Highland Ave
P O Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 2 8777
Voice: 828-765-3000
Fax:[phone]
Facsimfle Tn"mittl
To: M l l� PA 2 I( -e 2 Pax: d .a -A 1
From: R`dv"41L!D y cL Date: C1 �
Re: (
5 � l .) �� Rages:
CC:
❑ Urgent O For Review O Please Comment ❑ Please reply ❑ Please Ragc1e

4-19-01; 3:32PM;Town of Spruce Pine ;8287658141 2/ 2
�. y.
Y. A{�/
C
R
^s5
-_��--�.,'V',- :� �anitary Sewer PumR S��ori arl•��SniI_.I n Rypass Reborn,
���-,: '•'=`•= � `' ' - ' (Please Pnnt or. Type -Use Artachmen[s �f . - : P.eriil't#ee: �'� w� P a.-�l 2�. - - P1 ry � =Fermi t Nrimber: O o •d I �J J-Count 1 � -
7ncident Started: Date �l - i$ - d J Time Incident Ended: Date `%/I'-0I Time
Source of SpillBypass (Check One): Sanitary Sewer O Pump Station ~�
O Wastewater Treatment Plant
Level of Treatment (Chcck'.One): one O Prim Treatment O Secondary Treatment O Chlorination Only
Estimated Volume -of Spill/Bypass: POy —S D(: /4&A volume must be given even if it is.a rough estimate
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? es O No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 2 pv i,i9 (:S Surface Water Name:
Did the SpilVi3ypass result in a Fish Kill? 10 Yes .. o
Location of the S in lI/B 1pdS _
ss:
Dcscri be Le Rcaairs A411LI
P t P e mil-
�Ci�IS�GC.�I
Action T Ik n to Con 111�11,-
A-w e4 •_. A
ACLion TLkcn nr Pr•rVn��t�ke_f_ukctt (U I'1rYcnt F tt r S i11r a( hjc I ^nrinn•
S u (Ze_ Nv -cam- 24,2-QA c
©CCu2S5
Other Agencies Notified: '
Pcnon Rcpottin Spitl/
Sinatutr- _ �-
For 1M'Q Use Onl,.------------------------------------------------------------------ ��= _--------- ----- � --------------
Ora! kcpc)ri Taken h} : Rcpon Taken. Date Timc
DWQ Requested an Additional Wr•iacn Report: h �7ca h No' j
If Ycs, "'hat Additional Information is Nce'dcd: _

i
P.O. Box 189
138 Highland Avenue
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
April 18, 2001
Mr. Mike Parker
NCDENR-Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin. Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Mike,
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
It Qf(��
I, F-
11i APR 9 2001 f
f
This letter is in response to your visit in Spruce Pine on Tuesday, April 10, 2001. Please be advised
that our Public Works staff has located and corrected the problem that caused the manhole to overflow
in the William Duncan Trailer Park.
Attached you will find work orders and photographs showing the area that was cleaned and limed.
Also, you can see the broken sewer line that was allowing the excess inflow of rainwater. We have
been monitoring the situation and as of this time there have been no more problems.
Please let me know if I need to take further action on this matter.
Sincerely,
r
i / `
%
Richard Canipe
Manager
Town of Spruce Pine
Enclosures (4)
JRC/db

4- 9-01; 4:33PM;Town of Spruce Pine ;8287658141 # 1/ 2
Town of Spruce Pine
106 Highland Ave
P O Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Voice: 828-765-3000
Fax:[phone]
Facsimile Tmoniftal
To: f^� 1 (�`�2 Fax: Y a -- S� — (� (4 s
FMM:Rk ckA42b ' C4 -43 0.P Date:
Re: c� P� (( Pages:
CC:
❑ Ulatt ❑ For Raview ❑ Pieria Casement ❑ Pieria Re* ❑ pM2= Recycle
Nab=
L.

4- 9-01; 4:3SPM;Town of Spruce Pine
;8287858141 # 2/ 2
K-Vrm ee ' � �� {r .✓uv. .. . PennirNtimber '_ OQ LZ `/90
CountyA &41e
'Iitcldent&iited: Date _4' - ( Time :02 Incident Ended: Date 6f-9-01 Time q
Bounce of SpilUBypaxs (Check One): O Sanit Sewer um Station O wastewaterTreatment Plant
Level of Treatment (Cltcck .One): O None O Primary Treatment O Second ary Treatment O Chlorination Onh
Estimated Volume -of SpillBypass� : �``l (A volume must be given even if it is'a rou h estima
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? O Yes No If yes, please list the following: 1; tc
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: If
Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? O Yes I�JNo
Location of the Snill/B�nrs;
AyV►(_�* P*14 .
.CAusc of IIIC Spill Ypry
ill- c Rcp;tire 9ade;
Atsa's
Aja 4 ��C cl`
�ic�u�:C+�tLcl�.Ptstuusssl��.ttc�r_ul;
r_ Ae
c_-4 C `3 i1 C
0(her Agencies Notified:
Person RclxrttinR Spit 3Ypa��; '
Phone Numtxr: Y X9 —Z1 - 3yao
------------------------for)W(Use Unlv
Date_--------- 9----�
.-_—
Ond Rcrort Taken bN.: Rcjsort Taken: Untc
' Tirttc
DWQ Requested an Additional ll'nuctt Rcrx)rt: [O Yc%
If 1'cs. %,hat Additional Inlurrrration is Ncedcd:

1-25-01; 5:14PM;Town of Spruce Pine ;8287658141
Town Of Spruce Pine
106 Highland Ave
P 0 Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Voice: 8287765-3000
Fax: [phone]
.Facsimile Tr, -r., tai
To.. Fax;
(:::- �q5
Frarn:
Date:
'Re:
Pages:
CC:
.0 Urgent ❑ For Review 0 Please Comment E3 Please Re* 0 Pkam Ram ole
m

1-26-01; S:14PM;Town of Spruce Pine
;8287658141 # 2/ 2
:Petmit[ee :N
'Incident Stared: Date
�`PennirNumber:o���%a 3 County:
� Time 0S- Incident Ended: Date I --2-5! 7% T�
Source of Spill/Bypass (Check One):
I
e,, l f T
on O Wastewater
e o reatmcnt {Chcck'.One). hone V rnm Treatment O Second Treatment O Chlorination Onh
Estimated Volume -of Spill/Bypass:Z� `T_ (A volume must be given even if it is a rough estimate
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? O Yes No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 0 Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a .Fish Kill? O Yes No'
n
uc of the Sril1/B�nas,
?LA_ rrm p 54-v p p
0 -T-M r° Lam s ' ,
1
4ze ��.C'/y
• �• -�1,u1 Un Waste znd Rcntcdi ur tltc ctr..• �� ' ;1-�� '-�-
r�
BAN 2 6 2001
RK ''— oUAL,TY S? CTt 1_ I
AS'diLL
/lr(iL T rkrrUtiir rv_ 'rvrn[ uttr S REG1(iNAL ()FFI ; —� tL�.CsLlc �2� •Iat?i�tt fc� 7 t r.�.�ni111 at tlzt 1 � n� - -- _.
Other Agencies Notified:
Person Refxulin �' /l3� s�; / ,r� ��•_ phone Number:
1"ur i)1S'Q ---- -------------------_--------------- ------ Date_ --Z 1`�-------
Use Oniv
C1r�r1 Rejticm Taken by:
Report Taken: Date Tinx
I)N%'Q Requested an Addi(iornil 14'rittcn RcrK)rt: h Yes ONo"
'If Yes, what Additional Inforrnation is Necdcd:

p_;i- 5-01; 6:5OPM;Town of Spruce Pine - ;8287658141 - t# i/ 2
Town of Spruce Pine ~`
106 Highland Ave
P O Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Voice: 828-765-3000
Fax: [phone]
Fa��smle Transmittal
To: %/�,� Fax:
From: Data:
Re'
CC:
❑. Urgent O. For Review D Pam Cammarrt ❑ Pbws Reply ftycb
Notes:

J+
1- 5-01 6:50PM;Town of Spruce Pine - ;8287658141. 7k 2/ 2
`--,� `. (i.,yl•771�'` }tcyi• :.LV3.Si:.:.x �:; az[c - : 2!:.
�.:. ,h���
t, ewe
S nt arv' S r Pumn rar_,nr� nd. WW'I' . Shill n g.
i' (P! se Print or Type Use Attachments rf 'Needed.)
ReO] t FQI�
Peirnittee /[1r:U U i1�r l�l�itl�� ✓�ti�-Permit-Number.
County
'Incident Started: Date O Time 1 Incident Ended: Date % — S�— v j -Time S
Source.of Spill/Bypass (Check One) anrt Sewer O Pump Station O Wastewater Treatment Plant
Level of Treatment (Chcck-.One): one O Primary Treatment O Secondary Treatment O Chlorination Onh
Estimated Volume. -of Spill/Bypass: rda (A volume must be given even if it is a rough estimate
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? O Yes o If yes, please list the to
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 1P_11q- Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass t.-esult in a Fish Kill? O Yes NYC,No
Local of the 51� 1t IIByRasti:
/ Ave
! lti Ll_ Ile Spill/f3]!pass:
Duscribic 111C RclpairsMiidc;
Ac i > i T rkcil to Ct nlairt_Soi il,-ctiledi'lle 01C Stir /
Cy ,tea a
zacliuc>`!`ltt� n ot• Pronoxr Jv_bt; Tuts
0 L
JA
N - 8 2001
Other Agencies Notified.
rcrson Relxirlin S )ilt/lj �f,a«: rc_�za—n�IL =±21!��10_ phone Numbcr.
Si�tn.Uttrr Date----- ------------- --------- -------- `---------------. ---_--�---.-U6e Un1r �-
--- --------- --- --
Onal Rerc)l Taken by : .
Report Tttkcn:. Unte Time
1)«'Q Requemed tin AdditiOIR11 %%*611cii Refxirt:.�C7
If I'm "A"hat Additional Information is Ncedcd:

10-19-00; 3=25PM;Town of Spruce Pine ;8287658141 # 1/ 2
Town of Spruce Pine
106 Highland Ave
P O Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Voice: 828-765-3000
Fax:[phone]
Facshfle Tr&ismi#A
To: Z - l �/ �'2 /� �I� Fax: �a
From: 1CA,4& e*q.?JjLC,7 Date: / " 00
Re.- -��IYLAP—oe ?2,— pages.
CC: '
❑ UJUNt /01--or Review ❑ please Comment ❑ Please Reply ❑ P%ase Recycle �
�IOteS:

r 10-19-00; 3:25PM;TOwn �t,"--<',pruce Pine
;8287658141 # 2/ 2
:.�•� ..: r�K�iti •� ice.=a�-1=r ��7.
:trei uitee::' �tl d UU�1.�C ; tf =PetnurNtimber: QO lq.Z3 County-
-`Incident Staried: Date _10 —lS DO Time92 L—kk
D Incident Ended: Date /4=/ Time /-: 3U
Source of SpillBypass (Check One): anit Sewer O Ptam�Station O Wastewater Treaiment Plant
Level of Treatment (Cltcck .One): ONone O Prim Treatment 0SCcondaFyTreatmenj O Chlorination OnJx
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: (A volume must be given even if it is'a rough ectimatc
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? 1 10 Yes O No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Water: /1/6,tip_ Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? O Yes No
Location of the SI i1J I/ L MAM
Hwy �qf- A--� M���� �o��u,�,
/J
1tv
A
y� �1� 4 1,, ev
Action Taken ro Cijry,,tin Snit( _Ckj rt (ld Wtcstc and Itctitcdirdr the
�Xe �,
C),f,ui�tl Tti<:cn or Pt' sntt•�s�I�..t2c._Tttk
OP -
Other Agencies Notified:
Person Rcfxmin I�' li3y �: a phone Number: _ �65—
5i�nalurc- a
-- ------ ---------------=------ Date: S —d------------- ------------------------
For DWQ Use Only: -----------------------------
Ort! Rcpcirt Taken h%': Rcpart Tltken: Date Tin r
MVQ Requested an Additiunaf Report: j0 Yca ONo.J
If Yes. What Additional lnfotmation is Needed:

• t 5-00 S_:58PM;ToWn of Spruce Pine ;8287858141 # t/ 2
NORTIL �a�AROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Town Of SprI11EMMIZONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
'kd = � 106 Highland Ave DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
P O Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777 ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Voice: 828-765-3000
NCDEtt r Fax: [phone]
ti Facshiffle r"nfiff.#.l
JAMES B HUNT-
4 U . To: ��, 2 Fax: say^ a
6AYNE McDEV17'f¢ '-
SECRETARY prom:
� � mace:
4
Go t( F
6 �
RR T. S'i'EVEN�iS�y q,
RECTOR C y6
4y�t
a
�_ �F1,NC
dJ � T 1? (n I
Pages:
❑ For Review CJ Please Comment ❑ Please Reply ❑ PFease ReWde
D p��
BAN 5 2000
As WA SECTION
REGIONAL OFFICE
INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 59 WOODFI.N PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2414
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SO% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER

1- 5-00; 6:58PM;Town of Spruce Pi�n�e'S/�'/J
i'afv`Sewer Pu n Stti�
;8287658141 # 2/ 2
NORTL, :AROLINA DEPARTMENT OF-
ENVIRQ;NMENT.AND. NA URA�_,RE.SOURGES
lsrbra:+orn T. ' QUALITY
.
.., ,jsmrnr, cr__ •., MiHEVILLE REd.IONAL OFFICE
(Please Print or Type - Use Attachments if . Needed.)
li1C. DM Dt.il.`?�J C PermitNtimber: Dp f a
County:
Int:rde taxied: Date ~CCU Time Incident Ended: Date --s-00 Time l(o; to
-- o
Source of SpillBypass (Check One):Wanilarysewer O Pum Station JAMES B.'HUNTJ11" , O Wastewater Treatment Plant
'a. !If OR L.e'vel�of Treatment (ChccCc-_One): None O Prim Treatment O Second Treatment O Chlorination Onit
��`..� �,� ..nth I
:Estiniate`d Volume -of S n11B ass:
- ' i yP' L 00-SQd�4S (A volume must be given even if it is a rough estimate
-� Did ttie Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? Ycs O No If yes, please list the following:
,a' tig
tie? Volume Reaching Surface Waters: JVAYNE MCDEVITT IgdQ _ rj'�O q/) 1,1, ame: Surface Water N
N
3ECRIET! R- d-1he;SprlUBypass result in a.Fish Kill? O Yes No
cx ovation'` of the Spi1wDyp- Sti
Ni-!
0 .- 1 `
CERR T.S I �Qfih Spill !ni�ti�'
�IRECTOR" -C .
af> DVc� ldvu(�
tf ekenait:s h4ach-
hj1Za - fro (40 w N u o tLt ©�' PL t VVt,p s
I E_ s l-1-6 o Ij q4-,,c ojt L Iti - 700— 4 t o s'2 ,
_ 1 eF- A G% Dom.
A
Q
�:Qmher_-A` cnrte,. N, o ified:
I.
nll-----------------------
0iIL
5 +4 -61,Otik
11 I g,A1�zZAA
C4f-ts;rv7"
Phone Number: 96 S 4 0©C)
Date: / ` — QO
+._ = Mtn►J,1 1>ttrCCn n]': RCpoti Taken: Date Time
"46A4JQ Reyucstcd gn Additional Writicn Rcfx)r7: l� fjC� , H GE BUILDING, 59 WOODFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2414
l -
j( PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
+` C � ^ ftaLAdditlpnal Inlc%tltlapl�(ilr�a�1{ipQUli�'fUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SO% RECYCLED/1 O% POST -CONSUMER PAPER

y
1!
�anitary Sewer Pump Station And.WWTP SpiI1 or Bypass Report Form
'> / (Pleas�j Print or. Type -Use Attachments,
if Needed )
Peimittee: d r d (l � 7�zym AlW Perm i' -
f n Number: �O,-)zVIL- County:
ISF
:'-Incident Stacie& Date o? -6 ' Time - i &--0 47. Incident Ended: Date Aa 6 - Y9 Time
Source of Spill/Bypass (Check One): JV Sanitary Sewer O Pump Station O Wastewater Treatment Plant
Level of Treatment (Check -One): None O Prirn Treatmdnt O Seco
ndary Treatment O Chlorination Only
Estimated Volume. of Shill/Bypass: 629e - �� �A (A volume must be given even if it is.a rough estimate
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? Yes O No If yes, please list (he following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: gyp_ ypo /5 Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? 10 Yes No
Location of (he Spill(B)"ass-/-Z
Cause of flit Spill�/I Urtss:
hrscri�ic flit Rrnitirs Ma ic'
"q
�i Lt7/;411
Action Taken to Coniiiii Still,-CkAul )D W Iti(C Ll d RClltc dl I(C the site;
CAA:
Ajiolt T'Lkcn ot'PI'�11(1,���(�� Gr._,C�tEiC.tt (� I'Irl'cIl(I'u(��.t� SI?Illti n( 1 is I nrntinn
O(her Agencies Nodf ied:
Person Rercming S ill/Ijypr : 16r iAl- ��1 LAIE Phone Number:
Si n_afttrc _ _ Date: _/a 7— ff
I)«'Q Ut;c Only:
--------- -----------=--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I Report Taken by:
Rcfxitt Taken: Date
DWQ Requested an Additional «'t-Men Rcfxrrt: (o Yes 0 N'
If Yes, What Additional Infiurrta(ion is Needed:

12, 9-99;11:5OAM;Town of Spruce Pine ;8287658141 7F 7/ 2
i
Town of Spruce Pine
106 Highland Ave
P 0 Box 189
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Voice: 828-765 3000
Fax: [phone]
Facsimile TrmsmftW
TO:
Fm Yax-9-S/ - 4y-S"_2_
Re: J1ec2 , /% Pages:
CC:
❑ urgent ❑ For Revifty C] Pkmse Cwn"ent ❑tie Rep* ❑ Pkm Reryeie
PIE

�I
12-, 9-99: 11:50AM;TOWri of Spruce P1ne ;8287658141 ?f 2/ 2
rv..�. f: - .. ��•.
starjo
ass
(Picts Print ar Type : Use Attachments if Needed )
x�' f� Permit�T[[b
Inciden t Stalled: Date J a - 6 Tune � aq - Incident Ended: Date Time -
Sounce otSpillfBypa.�s (Check One): Sanit Sewer O Punt Station O Was[ewaiiir Treatment Plant
Level of Treatmeni (Check- One): �ne O nmaiy Treatment O Sewn Treatment O Chlorinatio p
Estimated Volume -or SpW/Bypass: ^ pat� (A volume must be given even if it is a rough estimate
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? 21yes O No� If yes. please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface WaterN. gyp_ 0 4% surface Water Name:
Did the SpilUBypa.%N rrsult in a Fish Kilt? O Yet No ,
14H4 PA5S
a,s ofth SPiil{j},Luti
APP 40- A`i23 +47 A tL Ar fl-,rz e- ? /l a 1V 'tom 4a3 aq .
rC t ► � de-e'q of +%Cy Ji n /� ivv sip � �' ��P�
M tile:
%Acted D.4 xn,4 13
LrAF /J ►�� b.�s
tlt�iun T '�n_s�' Psi' ,u�►�n� tt}Jtc_Tuk '
Otlwr Agencies Notified:
Prr.oa Rclmrting : ltf��/lA:��J �.1r✓ ` Phunc Number: 1pdr-
WWIDwe
Af
Rerwri Taken: Date
DWQ Rc<quesled an Addkiom;d Written Rerctrt: jQ %s 0 Nei 1
If Yes. What Additional Inf0fulation is Needed:
01-di Report Taken by:

T-Q39 P-001
e,. ToWnt of 5praotiPjae
+ Alm Box 199
KC 28M
- - � 106�A•�
(0*765-30DD Voim
Trpo: Fax: tC .� l fa
F mm:
a
�Farl�view ❑ FbmeGonunmA ❑ PbawHaply a F
r
JUL 06 199 07:22
r,
. j
fN-A L/j
44 st-,
8COO
l
- n
�:, •� a i
JUL - 61999
n; L11 �UAU I Y SECTION

T-C39 P-002 JUL 06 199 07:23
itz' ,,, ,.+ •,y :.•' " is : - ` � +t
A.
�,• ,.__ a�'Y Sewer P3'tfion an+d 'UV'r`h iI1 cir 7�
• '' •._ :.: (PlencPrint seA piss Rio
� Use �Gf111tG11rS if NEe(i�•)
'S-R[utt ii.N
. - ul21bCI: cotlzity:
; ktfd6t Started: Mic Z 1-2l _ Time . na hncidmt Faded: baw I
Source ofSPHYBypass (Check One). ana Sewcr Q um Station
r am_ C) a5tewater Treatment Plant
LeVe1 ofTreatrnet)t (('ltccfC•.One): O None Treatcxicnt Q Sewn Trea
I~etimated Voiurrte•c�f S i1I/B ��[ O Chlorination Ort1�
P ypass: ep (A volume must be given even if it is,a YOU estimak
Did the S•pi)VBypass r;arh the Surface Waters? yes O No 7f yes, pleaxe list the gh following:Volume Reaching Surfacc Waters_ Surface Water Name:
Did the SPHYBYPISS wsuit in a Fish Kill? p I' p o k
"04, MID i ( 9 . u
+f�tiltilZ 7'akcn nr Prc� c��! 1���,C_�;1�
Othcr Agencic.% Natifted:
Pcrrpit RC Spi 9 L
Phone Number: . �E-- oo ,aa
Si�n:rtu;r
For DIVQ Vw Only: __ .------_- ------------ - -------------------_- MDxC----.-----------------------
Oral RcIvrt Takcn by - �--..
ltcun Taken: Date Time
DII'Q Rcqucsted an Addi(i mial Wrillen ltt l7ctirt: (Ci j'cc (INE)
c)
lF t es, What AdditivnW Information 4 Need:
JUL — G 1999

7-27-99; 9:32AAA;TuwrI of Suruce Pine
;8287658141 It 1/ 2
To, Mike PCX_r-%e_ev-
Elbe. v-4,
Fls:.Oo.k Ave. Sp►11
CC:
Town of Spruce Pinc,
P.O. Box 399
106 Fgghlmd Av=c
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
[phone] Voice
(82a)765-8141 Fax
Fax: Jgag) Q 51 - 1,,14SZO
Date: -7- -a-7—
Pages: a
Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please comment 0 please Reply, ❑ Please Recycle

7�-27-99; 9:32AM;Towri of Suruce Pille ;8287658141 2
41
Me Sk
Sa—MOL&W
(Please Print or I)Te Use Attachments jrNeeded
I ux�-.
Pemli"Ndjhber 00 �/-
County:
Incident Sta11cd-Date Time I'00 P" Incident Finded. Date 7�2-4 - 7V
Source orSpill/Bypass (Check One): gs�anzf������
Sewer 0 Pump Station 0 jg-ew��IeTTre�ajmenj �pjanl
Level of Treatment Whctiil.one.): - ------------
one 0 rfmaryTreatmeni 0 econ T
n
(A Volume must be given even if it is, a rough evimat,
Did ffie'SpillMypass reach the Surface Wafers? 9 es !O No I If Yes, Please ]is[ [he following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: $'o %3 - J'3"c;0-TA Surface Water Name. -
Did tile SPi]YBYpa.,;.v result in a Fish Kill? 10 Ye..; -&--N-0-?
L-011fign Of the Sj2iIVBj#p9Sq
Action Taken to C(ti, . I 2ULQSUUL-L�p WI
RdL41-JINIC
901L" -P-901t-
A-5- etb�� Itb
01her Agencies Notified:
Pcn-vnRe min SpijI/BV;j,
pe c`ir Phonc Number: 2-8- 74 5 - ;3 a o
--- - ---------------------------------- ------- - - ------- - -------------- Date: 7
For MYQ Use ()01)-: ---------------- -- -----------
-------------------
Oral Rerx)n Talton I bv' R . eporl Taken: Date
I)WQ RrquLmjed an Addi(iml-11 Written Report: 0 N(Ij
If Yes, What Additional Infunnalion is Needed.,

'r—'�74 P-001 APR 22 199 08 a 29
Pniri�e ;��. _A�_ ._ - �earnii�riiiti;...��: -- f � �, . • - .:h 1
sie it Siaiied: bate 4-2Q,�9 'Xnm.. Ig Inci runty: -1 (
darttEndecl: Date �f-- ��"
Sattroe of SpilUByp:ms (Check One):i'laxy ewer O pump Station astewater TreatmeRc �p_i�t
��.... _ _
Levcl of �'rratrisent (t4lrccli.Onej: O None „mart' Tn_eatrne [ O Seooadary Treatment O C .1irca lion
Onl`
EStimaled Volume of SpellfByp s_ 4S-O - , (A. -volume must be given oven Kit is*a rosrgh e`iima[c
Did the SpilUBypa cs whaeh the Surface waters? Xes O Na If yess please fist fhe following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: S`e - A I Surfane W21er Name: I d!`, ~`
Did thsr Spill/Bypatis rowlt in a ash Kiil? 10 Yes cr
�ivn of the S�l�ynas�- , f''"
,t
130 r, a T& it .q fa; ran
F%$
U i° S R'44. � e'W'.7 tom.
"her AgencicF Npuricd:
PWne Number: _, -
Fot• �)lt°� Use OnIT.`------------------------------------------------------------- D�uc__` ` ? :_____
()r:xl Report Takers by: Repart Taker,: Date �� 7'irtsc
DK'Q Requested an Additional Wriaen Relxsft:
It Ye-s. What Additional fnfottiraticin is Ne4 de :

T-7S2 P-001 APR 12 199 11:46
,ff.�i: •. •%' si ,:: _, ,,5., _ :tip ,;.p •• t M.,
,+x: ):t�.i.. •
41
ItarySewer 'uMp S a�ioxi anti 'l'P S�' yr By as'Tt powF
(P[easa t?rinI or Tyfie - Ujw ,PAlubchanents if Nead
`�'i s�•;�: Permtit#�: • ��iaatLi�r� � � ,!� � F.exttiitNtitu�t-+�ic*r e ct -) .'• : • � . ' • -
F• 'Incident Staited: Date `It— — p .. Time -- -- - Incident F-nded Date I -le f_- :
Source -of Spill/Bypass (Check One): WSanitar y Sewer O nrgp Station' a astewaterTreatment Plant
Level or Treatment (Check•_One)_ 10 None mary Tr�tmeut Q Secondary 7rea[men[ O orinatrort Oni,
Estimated Va7lutr>es. of SpiIllBypasS: °O -loa oIA•_ W (A volume must be given even if it is*a rough eatimatc
Did the'SpillfBypass reach the Surface Waters? o Q Yes Uyes, please HIS! tile following:
Volume Reaching Surface Water.; Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a.Fish Kill? 10 Yas No
L.4cit[i4AS?1' the S fll/By • ss:
AvpA iiU ,`.vi/-d4h-
cause of th nilllriv[ty
100M CMMWM�5
j H 5 i s pId- k I: H `i—
hol 14a4
r r!
�`@•4s7 J. x^ v L /" J/J!� ci.R'- liA'l'd v, f 6
1lslit�n'I'�cn orProtxnc 11t�1.t;�1;'�" t� � � � D nn
APR 1 31999
ER
ASyf6'LRC'jAC�TySrCTIOC
cr Agrneics Notificd: .'» GIQ�AL OFF
C%tltF
i'crk�n lZcpc�tiiag 5pi!llBtipc�«: a e Phonr Nutnber:ci`.-.d.5 s 4a
turr
For )i WQ -. --------------------- - Dme:-
Qr<il Rcpcw[ Taktn ht': Report Taken, Dgtc Tinlc
I)%N'Q Rrquested an Addit MIA S 611cn Rer'XIrt:
If Yes, %Vhat Additional intcutttation is Nei-(W-.
r4�mvaaseei �_

T*-
From Date- -AUM02f,
RW-
El Uvo mcpl.� Ll P'khlse commmt 0 PNNWBRMW PbmeRocydia
2G.

, oq ,�/ � 7
/0 : S Z 4. -y.,,
L dVv/LL �-j 0 yv

T-�1 P-001 JUN 10 198 09:40
S_ nituy-Sorer, Pump S-Mbim and.Mn&-"iP. Spa ar $,ypass �2epo Form
(Phase Print or T� - Ilse Attachments if Needed j
Peri itttre; ___j3_ad4C T: e_ -- -- Pertnit-Ntiinber: t00-214 3 County: Aw 44�
Incident Started: Date zM 'Tirne ' _ YMCA M 1136id6ntEnded: Date we Time
Source of SpilyBypa-s (Check One): anitar Sewer p p Statiori () Wastewater Treatment Plant _
Level of Treatment ((7heck One): 10 None O P�Treatment O NEo_ndary I D C95rination OniN
Estimated Volume -of Spill/Bypass: (A volme must be given even if it is'a rough estimatr
Did the SpiIVBypass mach the Surface Waters? Yes 0NQ1 if yes, please list file following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 16.0:C,41 Surface Water Name;_�J
Did the SpiMypass result in a.Fsh Kill? 10 W.! d into
l&ation of the SpiIUB ass:
AO cd 4}} '��p1-r�%�i�I�- i4ilA {Ta,HL'C• p +'[
nr MoM.-MMM&M
Af ioTIA -ca o mIW11 �Di1l. 1C Ott p W. fLtC'illd nlr li ialC tlIC SIIC:
Ar�i111 Takcn orf*rt c�L r� lt.k�..�.1kst1 t{z �' ,„Yt'►k ' ittJ���.tlt_lilis Lnration•
ractc•e �.aR rl w 1 �. p`+ �- P-1a-,.x�t�;
A flple��lav �- �•c ST •�:.� �ai�: p,�{--�, .Arc L-�' �� ; ..-E�-'�. -�U � use -�
Outer Agencies Notified:
person Reputing Sp IVU
----------------------------
Oral Report Taken by:
DA'Q 119ocsted an Additional Wtitten Report,
If Yes. What Additional Infutrrtation is Needed:
Phonti Number:
Date: ___4
-_ Rcpvrt Tttken: bate — Time
ct.dtl(i5t•hc• Rj•F"`Fj*ns Fi.tm RM7
86610 1 NM
7--- rn, LQ

-r--1-77 P-001 MAY 15 198 11:52
-' , aril Sewer Junta 5tarttnn arty •'1?!f 11 or Bypass Ise
(P1nsePAn(..prTy& if Needed-)
-Jitcbell.
.621423'
ePi�r_V16, * ",
A53. county.
P Ar
115/96 1:00
Cicident staAC& Dale Incident Ended: Date 5
Sn=eof SoilyBypas,.; (Check One): Rb.Samitary Sewer O��Vtation 0W&s(vw9li;TMtmen1PJant
Level of Treatment (alod-one): 10—Nonr 0 PrimaryTreatment 0 Set on!Lag Treatment 0 Chloritia--tionOnli
-Estimted Volume: -of SOMMM' 1,500 al.. (A volume must be given even if it i-;:a' rough estimate
Did the Spillfflypass reach the Surface Waters? P9'Yes 0 No If yc,.q, please fist the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters. - - unkrKxm Surface Water Name: Beaver Cl-eak
Did the Spill/Bypass MIMI( in a Fish Kill? 10 Yes e-No
Beaver Qo[
Causc of
Lim Biockage resulting in overf�xw bium isolated manhole
Past-W Fax Note M1
DaW5- I =-�ga I
P.#a--Qfm 0- ;?—
"Mice jhy-Ker
'Vdx-r+ Wwman
FTM;O*#
MIN 0
Fax#-
IF— #
C1eaDed up dritsr aMl-icatiM of I ime
MON Wlus if t. 1(a U74T51n, 9 Q I i PT k-it"I F M9 TME
if &.*— go%..
9 3 0 U. E - - W �—V-1 M I �1212 A
"her Agcncic% NeAffied: 90m
Perm Re" SP%Il1Hm.%.%:RM� C. wioolm Phone Number: (11211) 765-3000
Dole. 05/15/98
I ------------- — ---- — ------------- — -- — -- — ------- — - -------------
For VWQ Um Only:
Oral 11cpQr(Takca hp:
1)'A"QRcquc.%tedanAd(iiiikiii.dtl'si(tcnkc[Kiri:.f -Yes
If Yes, What Additional Information is NeMed:
Repart Taken.- Date lime
j

t
17??7 P-002 MAY 15 198 11:53
* Spill reporbe3 by unknown fisherman -
Do not know exDztly when spill began.
Volum appeared to vary from 0_GPM to 15-20 GPI.

�1
T--5 P-001 MAY 14 199 07:46
. •.tip ui
anitary Sewor,Pumn Station and VV'W TP Spejl car Bypass R=QXI EQ
(PicnePrhuurTYa.-Use AvaamcetsifN&&d
Pt utnee= .,, •� e. ?t w- f PeK * Nambcr_ -0:2 1925 County:
r
imidetitSmcd_ Date _S r Tithe 1 f :30_.__. jmi&=Fttded: Dm T=
Seume of5pMypam (Clink Ove): IoSau LtjjSewer opumpStudm O W=tewater Tream3M Plant
Level of Treatment (Cheek Qne): IWAmm O Treatment 0 Smanday Trutuent p 'on
Estimatrd Volume of SPHYFyPRs_ (A, valttme must be glum eves if it s a Hough estimaae
Did Ow SpMMypass reaeh. tho Surface WUWM? G es , o ' If yes, please list &a foliowwg;
Volumm Rmhmg Surface Wamm. Surfw* Water Name:
Did dae SpHIMYpass result in a Fish MI? es 0 NO
u ot= e S ' — •---• —
mold Av'emy-c—,
• S..'4 �i N T.
.the Bodo Madre
I
me '4
Post it° F�c Note 7671
���
CbMDPt
Lb
�1O^e
Phone ih
FEp(!F
Pat*
it:! .
Action TAM to rnnwLWL Clean ug Vifu teyRamectim the Sine: 1
(�tve�g�e.�. �i���`!c_ A/�o�t v► � as14�7'4e �,Jq.�.r/¢. o+� �qv�'�t-�.s T A►4 gv.n�n:'f
Action lak=r Pro e+d to tie Ta � ut,�r�Ye�[ t l~tzt nil at this Location_
19e.lfe-" :S •Ga-�'� co.rzf .� :.�.� �s�,�js c ys.�� bfe�.ka�►�e.
64&4 [ W.!/ A, Z�AOAlc frs�,siera
Otis A,ge ades Natified:,--
Persoa Rm=tW2 5gill YAass= , -64 ex rc}is+c•�,r r-+-� Phaua i�aber:
Far DWQ Use Only:
Oral R"d Take by: Report Takeo: Date
DWQ Regttmmd au AMtivual Wntten Repow 10 Yes.
if' da, What Aid doial fnfott wAbn is Necded:
'PMm = PAimling Faun 8197

FROM : AAET SPRUCE PINE PHONE NO.
Feb. 18 1998 iO:OSAM P1
merictnngfiam.
.spruce :pine Water -treatment :pfant
FAX COVER SHEET
TO: -PROM:
R-P- L<eJ- f XPQ
COMPANY: VATF:
FAX NUMBER' TOTAL NO. OF PAGES INCLUDINC COVER,
DtIRGENT DI'LEASECOMMli"T 011J.12ASHRIQLY D
NOT'LS/C.0MMENTS:
200 Clearwater Road, Sprucc Pinc, NC 28777
Telephorte (704)76254606 Fax [phone]
f, L FEB 18 1998

FROM : AAET SPRUCE PINE PHONE NO.
Feb. 1B 1998 19:©GAM P2
i In VV
{please print or 7}ge - Use Altachtments.if Nc dcd )
Petrn9ttee: %�%'-''� ice &,j e- l"�`-10 Perrnit•Number: f �� 1 3 County:
Incident Started: Date 2 W' i 7 -j'S +°^- Incident Ended: Date 2-17"M Time
Source of SpiII/Bypatis (Check Onc): Q Sanit SeH'Or O
Level of Treatment (Check Cane): O Nonc BF Primes Treat
aslcwater •I1catment
B-stimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: d60- _ (A volume must be given even Wit is a rough estimatt
Did the Spi"ypass reach the Surface Waters? w Ye's O I�� If yes, please list the followaag:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters_ Surface Water Name: /[9o+2T� 70 >��.y
Did the Spill/Bypass resull in a Fish Kill? Qn Yes . Nn
C�`Ye�Y t---, �ti�t�rA�.1 � t�+] Q2Jr.� { stoc (0�
CauK
T4 {�(�-t.- t'�-`�6s •. e� {. � p� � S
t+.}�C. �ilvl�l �Vtl� Q1� M�`i����•- 1"L�_i gdr����lQf-I-L%_Y4P_
Cjk
IT
,'r` to he�� rM ,�e.� lam► mat r �ry r Q„{5a . FAA-. K
y�-k�.•�,.ic.+.r� r�.�aQ /"t f6�.t�' �r2ic�-�rc..3-� F''I���e.5�5� A�ba�'2.D4
t,J� ��•,�'t'" ►'`sauJ,rV l�^e. R{� l r� �- �� ��St...otl—C'� Pf�b��..�..�5, .
>4ll 'e p..
t� y� i i? 7'o Cr�nZ`a:aJ 7rz 5�ti1 i3y GF,Gx,_��c� oc.K� 1e
' � • �tk� Tilkr.� � Prry nl �' tt � • �ls at �i�L��f.tttlQn: '
7&-) S.�,, 2 f t U 7� Ye. f f� ?� iyU S 10 Q � ----
Other Agencies Notified: - _-- ------___---
Person R )rl' S /Bypjs%- phone Numher:
tSim --------------------------------------------
i------_--------�
For IM Q Use
Oral Repon Taken by; Repw Takcn: Bate Time
DIVQ Requested an Addhionttl Miltrn Rcl'xw, Ki Yes 0IQ c]�---�-
If Yes, What Additional Information is Nctded: R�
FEBl I v--.trrt�. -.. u_......-_
\ 'v TIER toilAL ®FFiC1= -,
ASIM

FROM : AAET SPRUCE PINE PHONE NO. Jan. 08 1998 01=16PM P1
r
AmericanAngfian
-en.viron.mentaf-ter
Fjnoi'ogie!5
Spruce Pine 'water 'treatment 19fant
FAX COVER SHEET
TO: /1/j L ke- PAg 14 FROM:
COMPANY: DATE. -
FAX NUMBER: T07AL NO. OF PAG S INCLUDING COVER:
RE:
❑ UR.cY.N•P ❑ Fop. Rt; pm ❑ PLILASB COMMENT ❑ PLEASE. REPLY ❑ PLEASE RECYCLE?
200 Clearwater Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
'Telephone [phone] Pax [phone]
0

d'-
FROM AAET SPRUCE PINE PHONE NO. Jan. 08 098 01:IePM P2
A
Sanitary Sewer. Punip Stgoon and Vr*W S Revarl Farm
(Please Print or Type - Use Attachments if Nee& ) e-
PCrtnittee- -Vo4'jn- Pernift-NumberiVe- z)oziyz CQ(
3 county: AL
Incident Started: Date Tj= dg-:2y Incident Badc& Date Time
Source of Spill/Bypa&,; (Check One): )0 Sanitary Sewer OPUmp Station j� Wastewater Treatment seat
i-&vcl of Treatment (Check One): 10 None XPrimary Treatment OSec Treatment (0) ChIlod tion 6F.
Tzemyne
Estimated Volume of SpilllBypass; • RA- (A volume must be given even if it i,, a rough estimal
Did the Spill/Bypatis mach the Surface Witters? If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: AS pg6t�,e Surface Water Name: &kT(, -r, R,
Did the Spillffiyp&%s result in a Fish Kill? 10 Yes 0
Location ofthe SWULDyWim
La-3,-J —113 OX A JtiKA---
r4&^,- le
Describe flic Rcmda Madco 7" o,4 1/0-3
T4> LLe-
7-4
45)LjAe 6"qaj;t%
As3bin Tab-cf, to 01010W 5WILOM IIj2 Witste 411d Howdiale the Site:
I
,Ixtion Tuke-tur
Other Agencies Nodficd:Ake, Akwzee- &--Owoft 9.,,#&/
Pcrurn R mitt Sp HIM AN Phone. Number, 2DY - 74,E7— -3w7
srnatu
Date:
----------------
x -------------
For D
Oral RerKirt Takcn by: Report Takcn: Date .1. 1 . 311C
D"'Q Requested an Additional Writica Report:
If Yes. What Additional Ink-wination is Needed: ------ it M n,

v
Inrl48, %x m5 1�
!Dz1 pA^
;;oo ,
f oQ-�� eta C �l{
Mo�k CL0 4s 10 h61 ve; C;L
Loq6k C�077 Tka ate,. I y AI -0!5 We- (2f3L>(JQ 1�0 1 S f
� t�w� ~�� � c . ��� � �E•�cz� �� � is �1 A-�..cD
T6 ..�- w� �( ! � fie.TA c�5
f vim. ck s`~�
`'py-
✓ONT
�sF:q9�,7,,
£d Wd8T:TO 866T 80 'uer : '❑N 3N❑Hd BNId FionNds i-3UU : 'WOZW

. ../"AAA•'"A T AJV .. VA. A "ally../ 6J 1."LA VAA "I A\A .. 'TV A A 1..7JZAAAy1 jJ Y�QJJ 15,GPU11 1-'VI-In
(Please Print or Type - Use Attachments if Needed )
Permittee: '/&,-)et of Kj e Perrait-Number: MC 00aI c/-92 County: � ►T �e
Incident Started: Date 12- ig"-1Time 3.' ISM o fn Incident Ended_ : Date jot-/"i -p 7 Time F!ed A.,-,
Source of Spill/Bypass (Check One): Sanitary Sewer O Pump Station O Wastewater Treatment Plan
Level of Treatment (Check One): JR None O PrimaryTreatment O Secondary Treatment O Chlorination Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: I D (A volume must be given even if it is'a rough estimate
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? 10 Yes -No If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: ��� Surface Water Name:
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? 10 Yes - No ]
Vocation of the Sj)J N, ass:
�e'Je k l- < <v e C v n 6 i 2� r� i cr-� a � u u-e-
P 20 ZS(=Er
Cause of the Spill/BU ass:
Tke C_p,.� 2flTAT r�t��e-Idie�-. e<M�2 �e�u� Ova 0-?, 0S�CjAe !VC. wc,`-a
PU PIVP r L-n� FRar-L kole l T- e- 67 L e-/4 (3,--) (1 1 keKe 1w5 e hcJ
Describe tltc Repairs Made: ((��
Rb��A ( t-J ti Se Zvi A-h -.1-'J-Coe'wtej
Iit�fi��ll
Other Agencies Notified:
T�161 2
and Rcmc fiatc thc Site 1 I
r,
tet
l--
Person xc�'
1113w ss: _2-�/PP�/ � 1�U ri Phone Number: 76 Y
Si natuJ- _ Q j
----------------------------------- ------ Date: /
curUly. -�- -------------------------------------------------------------------•--
ral Report Taken by: Report Taken: Date Tillie
DWQ Requested an Additional Written Report: (O des ONo,-j
If Yes, WhayAdditional Information is Needed:
I
Sr'111/H\11Ali. k[•f..rH uu• t:-"' RN7