NCG550913_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
May 5, 2017
Ms. Susan F. Thomas
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Lincolnton, NC 28092
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
MAY 11 2017
WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES General Permit NCG550000
Transfer of NCG550913
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Lincoln County
Dear Ms. Thomas:
The Division hereby transmits Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG550913, issued under
NPDES General Permit NCG550000. This action is taken to show that you are now the
owner of the subject facility. This CoC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as
subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in the
General Permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual NPDES
permit upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. Unless
such a request is made, this transfer of the subject CoC shall be final and binding.
This CoC is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the CoC. This permit does not affect the
legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by any other Federal,
state, or local government. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact
Emily Phillips at [phone] or via e-mail [[e-mail]1.
cc:
NPDES Unit
cerely,
S. Jay Zimme , G.
Director
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX
https://deq.nc. gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branchlnpdes-wastewater-permits

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG550913
Under GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
TO DISCHARGE 100%-DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Susan F. Thomas
are hereby authorized to operate a wastewater treatment facility with a discharge of < 1000
gallons per day); discharging from
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Lincolnton
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary (UT) to Hoyle Creek [stream segment
11-129-15-(1.5)], a waterbody currently classified WS-IV located within subbasin 03-08-35 of
the Catawba River Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III of General Permit
NCG550000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 5, 2017.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day May 5, 2017. 4
ay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

General Permit NCG550000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES AND OTHER 100% DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH
SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter
permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate
of Coverage by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of
treated domestic wastewater in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2013.
This permit shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018.
Thomas A. Reeder, P.E., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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General Permit NCG550000
PART
MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Applicability of Coverage
This permit authorizes discharges (pursuant to the conditions described in this permit) to all waters
of the state unless otherwise excluded in this section. Discharges to the following waters are
excluded from permit coverage and will require an individual permit to discharge:
Waters classified as WSI (Water Supply I)
Waters classified as HQW (High Quality Waters, excluding WS II)
Waters classified as SA
Waters classified as ORW (Outstanding Resource Waters)
Waters located in the Randleman Lake Watershed
Applicable to Treatment Systems:
1) Single Pass Filter Systems discharging less than 1000 gallons per day (applicable to existing
facilities only)
2) Multi -Phase Filter Systems (Primary & Secondary Single Pass, Recirculating Sand Filters as well
as other alternative technologies that provide treatment equivalent to, or greater than,
recirculating sand filters) discharging less than 1000 gallons per day
Treatment system requirements for existing systems (built prior to August 1, 2007) systems:
• Septic Tank
• Sand or media filter component (Single Pass Filter Systems, Multi -Phase Filter Systems)
• Disinfection. (All facilities adding chlorination after the August 1, 2007 will also be required to
add dechlorination. If a system had chlorination before August 1, 2007, then the addition of
dechlorination is not required)
Treatment system requirements for new and existing systems (built after August 1, 2007):
• Septic tank (with riser)
• Filter media
• Recirculating pump tank(s) per approved design (Multi -Phase Filter Systems only)
• Primary & Secondary Single Pass Filter Systems (Multi -Phase Filter Systems only)
• Filter media component per approved design
• Disinfection unit (Chlorination/dechlorination, or equivalent means of disinfection),
• Effluent pipe/outfall with aeration/erosion control (rip rap)
For purposes of this permit, failed or failing systems that require replacement will be subject to
requirements for new systems built after August 1, 2007.
For purposes of this permit, systems that were constructed prior to August 1, 2007 that did not have
a valid permit shall be required to get a valid permit. They will not be required to replace or
upgrade systems installed prior to August 1, 2007 unless they are failing and require replacement.
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General Permit NCG650000
During the period beginning on August 1, 2013 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Average
Maximum
Fre uency
Type
Locations
Flow [50050]
Annually
Estimate
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day, 20°C3[00310]
30.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/l
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 3
30.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/l
Annually
Grab
Effluent
[00530
Fecal Coliform 3
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Geometric mean 31616
Total Residual Chlorine '
[50060]
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Enterococci 'S
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1. Effluent is defined as wastewater leaving the treatment system, prior to discharge into a creek or
other water body.
2. The wastewater discharge flow from this facility may not in any case exceed 1000 gallons per
day.
3. A North Carolina certified laboratory must perform the wastewater analysis.
4. Receiving stream chlorine levels are not to exceed 17 µg/L. The sample shall be taken from the
effluent pipe, prior to discharge into a creek or other waterbody.
5. Applicable for discharges to SB and SC waters only. In SB and SC waters, the requirement for a
fecal coliform sample is not required.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
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General Permit NCG550000
Permit Conditions
(Operation & Maintenance)
1) The tablet chlorinator and dechlorinator [if applicable] shall be inspected weekly to ensure
there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous & proper operation. The dechlorinator
unit shall be labeled "dechlorination only".
2) Treatment systems shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface
of the ground.
3) Septic tanks and secondary tank (recirculating/pump tanks) shall be inspected at least yearly to
determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks shall be
pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid
depth in any compartment, whichever is greater. All tanks should be emptied of their contents
whenever any of the tanks meet this requirement. Effluent filters shall be inspected at least
once a year, cleaned and reinstalled or replaced. Contents removed from septic tanks shall be
disposed at a location and in a manner compliant with all local and state regulations.
4) All system components, including but not necessarily limited to, septic tanks, surface sand
filters, other filter components, pump/recirculation tanks, controls and alarms, disinfection
units, dechlorination apparatus, and the outfalls shall be maintained at all times and in good
operating order.
5) All monitoring data shall be retained onsite for a minimum of five years and available for
inspection. The permittee shall notify the Division upon receipt of a sampling or monitoring
report indicating noncompliance with the permit.
6) A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of
sampling) to ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning
is observed. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented and steps taken
to correct the problem.
Transfer Coverage from Other Permits
7) Upon issuance of this general permit, all existing and acting certificates of coverage issued in
conjunction with the NCG5700000 permits will be eligible for coverage under this permit.
8) Upon issuance of this general permit, all existing and active individual permits issued since
June of 2010 for discharge of domestic wastewater from single family residences and other
100% domestic discharges with similar characteristics will be eligible for coverage under this
permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits that may be required by the
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources, or any other federal or local governmental permit.
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General Permit NCG560000
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
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General Permit NCG550000
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
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General Permit NCG550000
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarters Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe propgM damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
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General Permit NCG550000
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from
any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75
et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
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General Permit NCG550000
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that quaked personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, acc:n•ate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submittingfalse information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
10. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
11. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
12. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring: Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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General Permit NCG550000
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
For purposes of this permit, this requirement does not apply until the permittee receives a letter from the Division
notifying them of classification of the facility.
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade
at least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or
designating at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve.an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) 'The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part ll.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
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7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41(j)J.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 ].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
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5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or
both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.411.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reportin z Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terns and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.4](1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
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b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61 ] or state statute.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.S and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
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9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitorinc
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Chances in Discharces of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/ ) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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NZ-41
Environmental
Quality
April 20, 2017
Ms. Susan Thomas
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Lincolnton, NC 28092
L6, ROY COOPER
FI
Governor
HAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NOD-2017-PC-0149
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG550913
Lincoln County
Dear Ms. Thomas:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on April 17, 2017, by Ori Tuvia. Your cooperation during the site visit was
much appreciated.
The following deficiencies were found during the inspection, and should be corrected:
1) No chlorine tablets were found on site and in the chlorinator.
2) Change of name on the permit is needed, form is attached.
3) Annual permit fee for the year 2016 is past due, Invoice attached.
4) Sand filter walls appeared to have some minor cracks.
5) Sampling channel appeared to be full of debris.
6) Records of sampling (flow permitting) and septic tank being pumped should be kept
to be reviewed in future inspections
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at [phone], or at
ori.tuvia ricdenr.gov
Sincerely,
Ori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NO 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
C Nil Washington,. D.C. 20450
OMB No. 2040-W57
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expiresB-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 i NCG550913 I11 121 17/04/18 I17 18 � C � 19 L S j 201 1
1=1 IJ L!
21
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 OA Reserved
671
70 L71 1- Jl 72 L� 131 !74 751 ! I I 1 i 1 180
Section BFacility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Numberl
01.35PM 17/04118
13/08101
2142 Mid Oak Lane
2142 Mid Oak Ln
Exit TimelDate
Permt Expiration Date
Lincointon NC 28092
0220PM 17104/18
18107t31
Name(s) of Onsite € epresentative(s)(Tittes(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
it/
Susan F Thomas9704-792-0231 t
Name, Address of Responsible OrficiallidletPhone and Fax Number
Contacted
Joe Brent Thomas,2142 Mid Oak Ln Lincointon NC 2809211704-732-0231/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit operations & Maintenam E Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review EffluentiReceiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Find ing/Com m ants (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ/1704-663.169W
fq
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer AgencytOfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
W. Corey Basinger MRO WQV04-235-21941
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NCG55W13 J11 121 17/04,18 ( 17 181,1
Section D: Summary of FindingtComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit NCC550913 Owner -Facility 2142 Mid Oak Lane
Inspection Date. 04"181''2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
❑
❑
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
N
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
❑
❑
❑
Comment: Septic Tank Sand filter system with chlorine disinfection
Change of name is needed Permit Name Change Form is attached
Annual permit fee for the year 2016 is past due Invoice attached
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
❑
❑
■
❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
❑
❑
N
❑
representative)?
Comment: Sample should be collected and analyzed annually and results kept on file for review Burin
inspection.
Laboratory
Yes No
NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
❑
M
❑
❑
Are all other parameters(exciuding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
❑
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
❑
■
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
❑
N
❑
❑
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees?
Comment: Contract lab list provided. Sample should be collected and analvzed annually note
parameters in permit.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? N❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
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Permit NCG550813 0x ner - Factlity 2142 Mid Oak Lane
Inspection ©ate- 04118i2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
--Qpbration5 &(Maintenance _ r. Yes No NA NE
Comment: Single Family Discharge System.
Septic Tank
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
❑
❑
M
❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
❑
❑
M
❑
Comment: Septic tank should be pumped at a minimum every
5 years Keep records of this for future
inspections
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA NE
(if pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is sand filter free of ponding?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
❑
❑
M
❑
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
❑
■
❑
❑
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
❑
❑
M
❑
Comment: Clear weeds and leaves from the filter bed for proper aeration. Sand filter walls need some
minor repairs.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment: Sampling channel need to be cleared of debris. No flow during inspection.
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
❑
❑
M
❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑
❑
0
❑
Number of tubes in use?
Z
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
❑
M
❑
❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment: Approved chlorine tablets must be used.
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~- Permit: NCG550913
Inspection Date: 04/18/2017
Disinfection -Tablet
Owner - Facility: 2142 Mid Oak Lane
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee
Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with
your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's
operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid
permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is
needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental.
regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Invoice Number. 2016PRO10601
Permit Number NCG550913
Lincoln County
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Joe Brent Thomas
2142 Mid Oak Ln
Lincolnton, NC 2.8092
Annual Fee Period. 2016-12-01 to 2017-11-30
Invoice Dates 11103/2016
Due Date, 12/03/2016
Annual Fee. $60.00
Notes:
1. You may pay either by mail with checkimoney order OR by electronic payment (echeck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to.
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn AnimallDischargeiNon-Disc harge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see http bdeq.nc.gov/wg-epavments to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your
checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6 Non, Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
7. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee
Coordinator at 9IM07-6316
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Overdue
Invoice Number 2016PRO10601
Annual Fee Period
2016-12-01 to 2017-11-30
Permit Number NCG550913
Invoice date:
1113r2016
Lincoln County
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Due Date
1213i2016
Annual Fee:
$60 00
Joe Brent Thomas
2142 Mid Oak Ln
Lincointon, INC 28092
Check Number:

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Pat McCrory
Governor
March 27, 2015
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
NPDES General Wastewater Permit No./Certificate of Coverage NCG550913
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at your residence on March 11, 2015 by Ms. Barbara Sifford and Mr.
Barry Love of this office. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during the
inspection. The system appeared to be operational and maintained, however it was not
discharging at the time of the inspection.
A list of contact labs can be found on the NC DENR web site commercial laboratory list that
you can submit samples to for your annual data. The web site is
http://i)ortal.ncdenr.or web/w /lab/certicertlablists. This needs to be maintained annually and
available for review during the inspection.
The report should be self-explanatory. If you have any questions, comments, or need
assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit or this report, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (704)-235-2196.
Cc: MSC-1617 Central Files
CEI- Report (BIMS)
NCG550000 General Permit
Sincerely,
Barbara Sifford
Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office-NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]/Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLISTIP2014 r)
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Permittee:Ic Permit:
Address: A I E-mail-
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The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't Did Not
Yes No Apply Investigate
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
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SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed.
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By who?
SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES i' NO F1 If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manu y.
12. Is system something other than a sand filter? ❑ ❑
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.
14. Does the permittee know where the filter is?
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DISINFECTION / UV YES U NO LL-j If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection.
16. Is UV working? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION / TABLETS YES L-1 NO LJ
If no proceed to the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
22. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
23. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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If no proceed to the next section.
The dechlonnator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operatii0p.
25. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?�
26. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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28. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
PUMP TANK YES D NO
If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
29. Is the pump working?
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If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visi4le
solids or evidence of a malfunction.
33. Does the permittee know where the outfall is?
34. Were you able to locate the outfall?
35. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? If not, explain why.
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37. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
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The irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is
operating as designed.
40. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads.
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37. Is the system compliant?
38. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
39. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Division of Water Quality
Ccleen H. Sullins
Directcr
November 3, 2009
Subject: Compliance Evaluation
COC NCG550913
NOV-2009-PC-0880
Lincoln County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) for the inspection conducted on
October 22, 2009, by Ms. Barbara Sifford with this Office. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation
during the inspection. The system appeared to be operational and maintained, however the following items
need to be addressed:
1. Maintain the required septic tank pumping frequency as listed in the permit.
2. Sample the discharge for permit requirements.
3. Discontinue use of pool chlorine tablets and use those specified for wastewater disinfection.
4. A list of certified labs was provided for your reference.
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory. If you have any questions, comments, or need
assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit or this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[phone], ext. 2196.
Sincerely, �7
'Ada(o 4 L
Barbara R. Sifford
Technical Consultant
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosures
CC: MRO SFR Thomas
Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterqualit .org
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NorthCarolina
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 11 NCG550913 111 121 09/10/22 117 181 CI 19I SI 20I
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA ------- ----- ---- ---- ---Reserved-----------
67I 1.0 169 701 I 711 I 721 NJ 73 L U 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
03:30 PM 09/10/22
09/09/14
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
2142 Mid Oak Ln
Lincolnton NC 28092
05:00 PM 09/10/22
12/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Joe Brent Thomas,2142 Mid Oak Ln Lincolnton NC 28092//704-732-0231/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports E Self -Monitoring Program
Sludge Handling Disposal 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters 0 Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Barbara Sifford MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2196/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCG550913 111 121 09/10/22 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCG550913
Inspection Date: 10/22/2009
Owner - Facility: 2142 Mid Oak Lane
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n ■ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: None required for operation of the system.
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
Dee Freeman
Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL ITEM 7003 1680 0001 0742 8717 - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
March 19, 2009
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas ��
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2142 Mid Oak Lane 100% &IILO J'c
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092-8962
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Certificate of Coverage NCG550913
Lincoln County
Dear Ms. Thomas:
We are contacting you to determine the status of a wastewater disposal system on your property.
That system was previously covered under a state NPDES discharge permit.
An audit of expired / unresolved files noted that coverage for your system expired in July 2007. The
Division needs information from you to determine if coverage under NCG550000 [the General Permit for
domestic wastewater] is still necessary.
➢ If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed Technical
Bulletin, you must renew the subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and submit it to me at the
address on the form.
➢ If you have questions regarding the application or your system's components, contact Mike Parker
in the NC DENR Mooresville Regional Office at 704 663-1699. He [or other staff members] can
help you.
➢ If your property no longer discharges wastewater, contact me at the address or phone number
listed below to request rescission of the CoC.
If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
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Sincerely,
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/ MAR 3 0 2009
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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NCDENR
North Carolina De partment of Environment and Na cl�o
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Joe Brent Thomas
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Dear Permittee:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
April 14, 2009
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Subject: Renewal of coverage / General Permit NCG550000
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Certificate of Coverage NCG550913
Lincoln County
In accordance with your renewal application [received on April 13, 20091, the Division is renewing
Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG550913 to discharge under NCG550000. This CoC is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 [or as subsequently
amended] .
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Contact the Mooresville Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the permitted facility.
Regional Office staff will assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit, please contact Charles
Weaver of the NPDES staff [919 807-6391 or [e-mail]].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Central Files
PDES file
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG550913
DISCHARQJE OF P01MESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND
OTHER,-180% DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Joe Brent Thomas
is hereby authorized to discharge domestic wastewater [<1000 GPD] from a facility located
at
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Lincolnton
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Hoyle Creek, a class WS-IV stream in
subbasin 03-08-35 of the Catawba River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective April 14, 2009.
This Certificate of Coverage shall expire on July 31, 2012.
Signed this day April 14, 2009.
for C616en H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
January 9, 2007
Joe Thomas
2142 Mid Oak Ln
Lincolnton, NC 28092
WtHfam
Alan W. Klimek, P.E
J A N i 2007
DEI'4 iViRO�
nWQ -LLlifc Protection
Subject: Renewal Notice / General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550913
Lincoln County
Dear Permittee:
You are receiving this notice because you currently own a property covered under the subject
General Permit for the discharge of domestic wastewater. NCG550000 will expire on July 31, 2007.
Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require
that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than
February 1, 2007.
The Certificate of Coverage (CoC) specific to your property was last issued on August 1, 2002.
The Division needs information from you to determine if coverage under NCG550000 is still
necessary.
➢ If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed
Technical Bulletin, you must renew the subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and
submit it to the address on the form.
➢ If you are not sure what type of system your property has, contact James Bealle in the
NC DENR Mooresville Regional Office at. That person [or other staff members] can help
you determine if you should renew your CoC.
➢ If you know that your property no longer discharges wastewater, contact me at the
address or phone number listed below to request rescission of the CoC.
➢ This information request does not pertain to the Annual Fee of $50.00 billed
separately by the Division's Budget Office. No money is required for this
procedure. The Annual Fee is like the fee you annually pay the DMV for the sticker on
your vehicle's license plate. Renewal of your CoC is like the renewal of your Driver's
License [ca. every five years].
➢ If you have already mailed a renewal request, you may disregard this notice.
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The attached application form shows the information the Division has on file for your
property. Please verify that the provided information is correct, or make corrections on the form.
Complete the additional questions, then sign and date the form.
The completed form should be submitted to the address listed below the signature block.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at the telephone number
or e-mail address listed below. (If it is difficult to reach me, please be aware that your facility is one
of over 1100 that I am contacting regarding the renewal of NCG550000.)
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
G�
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
NPDES file

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
July 26, 2002
JOE BRENT THOMAS
THOMAS JOE BRENT- RESIDENCE
P0BOX 581
LINCOLNTON, NC 28092
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit
Thomas Joe Brent- Residence
COC Number NCG550913
Lincoln County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG550000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued wastewater general permit Certificate of Coverage
(COC). This COC is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsquently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility
* A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG550000
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG550000
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
Please note that effective January 1, 1999 the fees for all permits issued by DWQ were changed. This changed the
fee for your wastewater general permit coverage from a $240 fee paid once every five years to a yearly fee of $50.
If you have not already been billed this year for the yearly fee, you will receive a bill later this year.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Bill Mills of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548
Sincerely,
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NC DEPT. Oi' FN'v''JRONMl i,T
JUL 3 1 2002
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
1 1 /26/01
JOE BRENT THOMAS
THOMAS JOE BRENT- RESIDENCE
P0BOX 581
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Wastewater Permit Coverage Renewal
Thomas Joe Brent- Residence
COC Number NCG550913
Lincoln County
Dear Permittee:
Your residence or facility is currently covered for wastewater discharge under General Permit NCG550000. This
permit expires on July 31, 2002. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) staff is in the process of rewriting this permit
with a scheduled reissue in the summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued, your residence or facility would be
eligible for continued coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit, you must apply to the DWQ for renewal of
your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in advance that your permit will
be expiring. Enclosed you will find a general permit coverage renewal application form. This will serve as
your application for renewal of your permit coverage. The application must be completed and returned with the
required information by February 01, 2002 in order to assure continued coverage under the general permit. There is
no renewal fee associated with this process.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of wastewater from your
residence or facility without coverage under a valid wastewater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of
NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
If the subject wastewater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
rescission request form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit coverage renewal procedures please contact the Mooresville
Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or Bill Mills of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone], ext. 548
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Mooresville Regional Office
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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June 16, 1999
Joe Brent Thomas or Current Occupant
.LAMES B. HUNT JR._
Post Office Box 581
GOVERNOR :
Llncolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Wastewater Discharge Permit
Joe Brent Thomas Residence
WAYNEMCDEViTT.. ..:,.
NPDES Permit No. NCG550000
SECRETARY -
Cert. of Coverage No. NCG550913
Lincoln County, NC
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Dear Mr. Thomas or Current Occupant:
Our files indicate that the subject wastewater discharge permit was issued to Joe
Brent Thomas for a wastewater discharge from the subject residence. The Mooresville
Regional Office requests that you contact this Office if you do not have a copy of the
subject permit, if a change in property ownership has occurred, or if you have any
questions regarding this matter.
Pursuant to conditions of North Carolina General Permit Number NCG550000,
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the following documentation must be kept and readily available for inspection for a period
of at least three years:
► required maintenance activities relating to the wastewater treatment system
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► yearly sample analyses results for the parameters listed on the effluent
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limitation/monitoring page of the permit
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required inspections of disinfection apparatus and septic tanks
Please do not hesitate to contact Wes Bell at [phone] if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
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E�� D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Joe Brent Thomas
P.O. Box 581
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Dear Permittee:
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July 21, 1997
AUG 1 1998
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCG550913
Renewal of General Permit
Thomas, Joe Brent - Residence
Lincoln County
In accordance with your application for renewal of the subject Certificate of Coverage, the Division is forwarding
the enclosed General Permit. This renewal is valid from the effective date on the permit until July 31, 2002. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,1983. If any
parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have
the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is
made, this Certificate of Coverage shall be final and binding.
The Certificate of Coverage for your facility is not transferable except after notice to the Division. Use the enclosed
Permit Name/Ownership Change form to notify the Division if you sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the
subject facility. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
If your facility ceases discharge of wastewater before the expiration date of this permit, contact the Regional
Office listed below at [phone]. Once discharge from your facility has ceased, this permit may be rescinded.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact the NPDES Group at the address below.
Sincerely,
cc: Central Files A. Preston Howard,
NPDES Group
Facility Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 [phone] FAX [phone] p&[e-mail]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG550913
TO DISCHARGE DOMESTIC WASTEWATERFROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
AND OTHER DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Joe Brent Thomas
is hereby authorized to operate a wastewater treatment facility which includes a septic tank, sand filter
and associated appurtenances with the discharge of treated wastewater from a facility
located at
Thomas, Joe Brent - Residence
2142 Mid Oak Lane
Lincolnton
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 30835 in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts I, II, III and IV of General Permit No. NCG550000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1997.
This certificate of coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 21, 1997.
Preston Howard., P.E., Director
f Y Division of Water Qualit
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By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Joe Brent Thomas
P0Box 581
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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Subject: General Permit No. NCG540000
Thomas Residence
COC NCG540009
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Thomas: �7 J
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 1 1988 we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - DES general
permit. Issuance of this certificate of coverage supercedes the individual NPDES permit No. NC0051225.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Charles Alvarez at telephone number
919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Director
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA �py;riM�i
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NA SOURCES111 OFFICE
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'
NPDES PERMIT NO, NCG540000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG540009
TO DISCHARGE DOMESTIC WASTEWATERS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND OTHER
DISCHARGES WITH SIMELIAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Joe Brent Thomas
is hereby authorized to continue operation of a 1000 GPD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a septic tank,
a recirculating sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, chlorine contact basin, post aeration, and associated appurtenances
with the discharge of treated wastewater from a facility located at
Thomas Residence
Laurel Hill Drive
east of Lincolnton
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Hoyle Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG540000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective July 1, 1993
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day June 14, 1993
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Alvarez
Date: February 24, 1993
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Lincoln
Permit No. NC0051225
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Joe Brent Thomas Residence
Post Office Box 581
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
2. Date of Investigation: February 24, 1993
3. Report Prepared by: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: N/A
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC Hwy 150 - 27
and SR 1001 (Salem Church Road) east of Lincolnton, travel
south on SR 1001 approximately 1.6 miles. Turn left onto SR
1550 (Hidden Valley Road) and travel approximately 0.1 mile.
Turn right onto SR 1551 (Whispering Pines Road) and travel
approximately 0.05 mile. Turn left onto SR 1552 (Laurel Hill
Drive) and travel approximately 0.1 mile. The Thomas
residence is the last house on the left. .
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35' 26' 55" Longitude: 81' 11' 32"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site
and discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F 14 NW
U.S.G.S. Quad Name: Lincolnton East, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
There is very limited land available for any expansion or
upgrading.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Moderately
sloping; the WWT facilities are not located within the 100
year flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Several dwelling are located
approximately 200 - 300 feet from the treatment facilities.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Hoyle
Creek
a. Classification: WS-IV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030835
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Small wet weather stream. One water
supply intake is located on Hoyle Creek approximately 9
miles downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.001 MGD
(ultimate design capacity)
b. Current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment
facility: 0.001 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity): 0.001 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Existing
treatment facilities consist of a septic tank,
recirculating sand filter, chlorine contact tank, and
cascade aeration.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: N/A
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
permit no.:
Residuals Contractor:
Telephone No.:
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP Other
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): N/A - no rating for SFR.

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4. SIC Code(s): 9999
Wastewater Code(s)
Primary: 04 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 45000
PART III — OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: N/A
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates (Please
indicate): N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation:
Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area.
Connection to Regional Sewer System: Connection to a regional
system amy be feasible in the future, however, at present
there is no sewer available.
Subsurface: Previous subsurface system failed.
Other disposal options: N/A
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality, or groundwater: There are no known Air Quality,
Groundwater, or hazardous materials concerns.
6. Other Special Items: N/A
PART IV — EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee, Joe Brent Thomas, applied for permit renewal in
February, 1988. The permit was never issued; this is a follow up
staff report to that renewal request.
The facility can be cover under the General Permit
(NCG5100000) for single family residences. There does not appear
to be any alternative to discharge.

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Water Quality cl
Permits and Engineering Unit
February 10, 1993
To: Mooresville Regional Office
From: Charles Alvarez, Env. Engineer, NPDES Permits
Subject: The attached staff report is for the Joe Brent Residence. We
are taking the permit back to be reissued and request an updated
staff report to include in the file. If you need more information
please call me at 919/ 733-5083 ext 573.
IN. C. DEPT. OF NATURAL
RESOURCES AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FEB 1 5 1993
DIVISION Of ENVIRONMENTAL MAUKLMENT
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE

Date: March 3, 198& e
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NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Y
County: Lincoln �,AAR 4 1988
NPDES Permit No. NC 0051225
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Joe Brent Thomas Residence
Post Office Box 581
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
2. Date of Investigation: February 26, 1988
3. Report Prepared By: J. Thurman Horne, P. E.
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: N/A
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection N. C. Highway
27-150 and S. R. 1001, travel south on S. R. 1001
approximately 2.6 miles, turn left onto S. R. 1550 (Hidden
Valley Avenue), travel east approximately .1 mile, turn
right onto S. R. 1551 (Whispering Pines Road), travel south
approximately .05 mile, turn left onto S. R. 1552 (Laurel
Hill Drive), travel east on S. R. 1552 approximately .1
mile. The residence is on the left (north) side of Laurel
Hill Drive.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 810 11' 20"
Longitude: 350 26' 55"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 NW
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The
residence is located on a lot approximately 3/4 acre in
size. Land is very limited for any future expansion or
modification.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Mildly
rolling with slopes generally less than 10%. The existing
site appears to be above any potential flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approximately 150 feet.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: An unnamed
tributary to Hoyle Creek in the Catawba River Basin
a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-08-35

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Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream is very small
and flows through the yards of several houses in the
development. It is likely that children and pets
would play in the stream at points below the discharge
on an intermittent basis.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of Wastewater: 100o Domestic
0% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: .001 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The existing facilities consist of a septic tank, a
recirculating sand filter, a tablet chlorinator and cascade
aeration.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Septage is
periodically removed by a septage hauler.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: None
7. SIC Code(s): 4932
Wastewater Code(s): 04
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Other: None

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- EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Permit be renewed as requested.
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of Report 15-reparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor

Permit No. NC0051225
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended,
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility
located at
Thomas Residence
Laurel Hill Drive
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Hoyle
Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements,
and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire
at midnight on
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Signed this day of
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

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Permit No. NC0051225
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a wastewater treatment facility
at the Thomas Residence on Laurel Hill Drive
(See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works into an unnamed
tributary to Hoyle Creek which is classified Class
"WS-III" waters in the Catawba River Basin.

A. (1) . a7UJENT T,=ATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIl2EIvMTS Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the permittee is ,
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored
by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Monthly Avg. Weekly Ayq. Monthly Avg. Weekly _ _ _ Avg. Frequency Type Location
Flow 0.001 MGD
BOD,5Day,20 C 22.0 mg/1 33.0 mg/l
NH3 as N 20.0 mg/1 30.0 mg/1
TSS 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/l
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 1000.0/100m1 2000.0/100ml
Dissolved Oxygen (Geometric Mean) 6.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/1
The chlorinator shall be inspected weekly to ensure there is an ample supply of chlorine tablets for
continuous disinfection of the effluent.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
NCO051225

Date: March 3, 1988
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Lincoln
NPDES Permit No. NC 0051225
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Joe Brent Thomas Residence
Post Office Box 581
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
2. Date of Investigation: February 26, 1988
3. Report Prepared By: J. Thurman Horne, P. E.
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: N/A
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection N. C. Highway
27-150 and S. R. 1001, travel south on S. R. 1001
approximately 2.6 miles, turn left onto S. R. 1550 (Hidden
Valley Avenue), travel east approximately .1 mile, turn
right onto S. R. 1551 (Whispering Pines Road), travel south
approximately .05 mile, turn left onto S. R. 1552 (Laurel
Hill Drive), travel east on S. R. 1552 approximately .1
mile. The residence is on the left (north) side of Laurel
Hill Drive.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 810 11' 20"
Longitude: 350 26' 55"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 NW
7. size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The
residence is located on a lot approximately 3/4 acre in
size. Land is very limited for any future expansion or
modification.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Mildly
rolling with slopes generally less than 10%. The existing
site appears to be above any potential flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approximately 150 feet.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: An unnamed
tributary to Hoyle Creek in the Catawba River Basin
a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-08-35

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C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream is very small
and flows through the yards of several houses in the
development. It is likely that children and pets
would play in the stream at points below the discharge
on an intermittent basis.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of Wastewater: 100% Domestic
0% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: .001 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The existing facilities consist of a septic tank, a
r recirculating sand filter, a tablet chlorinator and cascade
aeration.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Septage is
periodically removed by a septage hauler.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: None
7. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s): 04
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Other: None

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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Permit be renewed as requested.
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water Quality Regional Supervisor

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James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No. NC00
county
Dear This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on
Application Form,
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $ ,
Other
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application form (Copy enclosed),
Engineering Proposal See Att—
achment),
Application Processing Fee of $ ,
Other
If the application is not made complete within thirty 30 days, it will
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of
any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review person listed above.
cc:
Sincerely,
Arthur Mouberry, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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7��urxniAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONTMANAGcME*IT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMUfR
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D FOR „1.
AGENCY
USE DATE RE.CLIViD
To be filed only by services, wholesale and retail trade, TF ` � C ;
and other corm* rcial establishments including vessels YEAR Mo. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1 Name, 4ddr!sS. and telephone number of facility producing discharge
i; .A;';Name _ \^. i2�aa-*�kS
W ti� -.Street address I<� "1 :now
E. County
:-^,.Telephone No.
2. SIC
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees
4. Nature of business
D. State
F. ZIP c
Area -
Code �3usi n:�SS —Z:5 ! t
5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year O , or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1. 0 January 2. 0 February 3. 0 March 4.0 April 5. 0 May
6. 0 June 7. 0 Jul y 8, O August 9.0 September 10. 0 October
11. 0 November 12. 0 Decoiber -7
(c) How many days per week: /
1.01 2.0 2-3 3.0 4-5 4,0 6-7
,,, cii.lira uarors nnlv (check at.acclicable)
Volume treated before
Flow, gallons per operating day
discharging (percent)
Discharge per
day
0.1-999
1COO-4999
-5
5000999
10,000-
50,DOO
None
0.1-
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64.
65-
94.9
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100
operating
49,999
or more
29.9
(1)
(2)
t3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
A. Sanitary, daily
- average
B. Cooling water, etc.,
daily average
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C. Other discharge(s),
daily average;
Specify
—
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for combined
discharge (all types)

7. If any of the types of waste identified in item 6, either treated or un-
treated, are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below
as applicable.
Waste water is discharged to:
0.1-999
(1)
1000-4999
(2)
5000-9999
(3)
10,000-49,999
(4)
50,000 or more
(5)
A. Munir.ilral sewer •,ystem
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C. tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify:
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9, Name of receiving water or waters '-I-' Oor<7 IC-J_r,k T?-4-- q:� r3eY'tr' or Tr�E S✓Y1ALL C°n�eL
10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercur nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
grease, and chlorine (residua T
A. O yes
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
accurate.
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Printed Name of Person Signing e o
j Title
Date Application Signed
Signature of ApplicaRt
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*north Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b) (2) provides that: Any person who knowingly maids
any false statement representation, or certification in any application,'record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission i=lementing that Article, or who falsifies, tarmers
or knawly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring dpvice or tzethod required to be
operated or maintained under Agt;Lale 21:,or� regulations -of the Environmental Management Cot�is � i or
�mplecenting that Article, shall 'be Iui, tv of a misdemeanor punishable by >s fine not to exceed
$1Q,Crm, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (is t?,S.C. Section 1001 prow:_=
a punishment by a fine of'"not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or bot'.n.,
for a similar oFfense.)

Division of Environmental Management
MEMORANDUM
" December 14, 1992 '� ESOIT o
P{ESO[JP2CF NATURAL,
C"AfUNPrY DEV A'�D
ELOP'e..:. .
To: Mooresville Regional Office DEC 15
1992
DIVISION QF ENb'i'd.',�E;tT,t ,ggN46fMElri
BESV 8ff1
From: Charles Alvarez, Env. Eng.�'� AL
Through: Coleen Sull' �/,u�peisor, NPDES Permits
Subject: Joe Brent Thomas Residence, NC0051225, Lincoln County
The above NPDES Permit was applied for in 1988 for renewal.
After two years in-house, going back and forth between Permits and
Environmental Health the permit was put aside. I would like to
request a new staff report about the facility and whether there are
other alternatives to discharge or if in fact the facility still
discharges. I am including a copy of the Staff Report that will give
some background information.
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Date: March 3,
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Lincoln
NPDES Permit No. NC 0051225
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
MAR 4 1988
1. Facility and Address: Joe Brent Thomas Residence
Post'Office Box 581
Lincolnton, North CaroErrwEPT.2&0y?AVftAL
RESOURCES AND
2. Date of Investigation: February 26, 1988 COMMUNITY DLVELOP`4' �'i
3. Report Prepared By: J. Thurman Horne, P. E. DEC 1 5 1992
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: N/AgMIG, qF EdIYYtk4� E;Dk: a3t iAii
WGRE V
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection N. C. 1W99 FNI
27-150 and S. R. 1001, travel south on S. R. 1001
approximately 2.6 miles, turn left onto S. R. 1550 (Hidden
Valley Avenue), travel east approximately .1 mile, turn
right onto S. R. 1551 (Whispering Pines Road), travel south
approximately .05 mile, turn left onto S. R. 1552 (Laurel
Hill Drive), travel east on S. R. 1552 approximately .1
mile. The residence is on the left (north) side of Laurel
Hill Drive.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 810 11' 20"
Longitude: 350 26' 55"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 NW
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The
residence is located on a lot approximately 3/4 acre in
size. Land is very limited for any future expansion or
modification.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Mildly
rolling with slopes generally less than 10%. The existing
site appears to be above any potential flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approximately 150 feet.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: An unnamed
tributary to Hoyle Creek in the Catawba River Basin
a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-08-35

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C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream is very small
and flows through the yards of several houses in the
_ development. It is likely that children and pets
would play in the stream at points below the discharge
on an intermittent basis.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of Wastewater: 100% Domestic
0% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: .001 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The existing facilities consist of a septic tank, a
recirculating sand filter, a tablet chlorinator and cascade
aeration.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Septage is
periodically removed by a septage hauler.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: None
7. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s): 04
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Other: None

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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Permit be renewed as requested.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
September 13, 1982
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
Thomas Residence (Joe Brent)
P. 0. Box 581
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Permit No. NCO051225
Thomas Residence
Lincoln Ccunty
Dear Mr. Thomas:
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In accordance with your application for discharge Permit received
May 14, 1982, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPOES Permit.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 19, 1975.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this Permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of this Permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such demand is made, this Permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Permit is not transferable. Part II, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This Permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other Permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management. If you
have any questions concerning this Permit, please contact Mr. David Adkins,
telephone [phone].
Sincerely yours.
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Nel ns
Director
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Office
Mooresville Regional Manager

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Permit No.. NC 0051225
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Thomas Residence
Laurel Hill Drive
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated an unnamed tributary to Hoyle Creek in the Catawba
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective SEP 1 3 1982
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on AUG 31 1987
Signed this day of SEP 1 3 1982
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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Permit No. NC0051225
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
is hereby authorized to:
1. Enter into a contract for construction of additional
wastewater facilities,
2. Make an outlet into an unnamed tributary to Hoyle Creek,
3. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the
Division of Environmental Management, construct and
operate a wastewater treatment facility located at
the Thomas Residence (See Part III of this Permit), and
4. Discharge from said treatment works into an unnamed tributary
to Hoyle Creek which is classified Class "A -II" waters.

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS _Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of P rmit and lasting until
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(sf serial number(s) 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge
Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Kqld§y Obs/dm)Other-Units
(Specify)
Measurement
Sample Sample
Monthlvg_ Weekly Avg.
y
Monthly vg. weekly Avg.
requency
Type Location
Flow
BOD, 5 Day, 200C
NH3 as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform (Geometric Mean)
Dissolved Oxygen (Minimum)
0.001 MGD
F
22 mg/1 33 mg/l
20 mg/l 30 mg/l
30 mg/l 45 mg/1
1000/100ml 2000/100ml
6.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l
The VH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Part I
Permit No. NC
B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
NOT APPLICABLE
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
"OEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMU used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4) ., postmarked no later than the
45th day following the completed reporting period.
The first report is due on . Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to
the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one -
month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual
values.
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e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the
Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal
to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equiva-
lent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of
the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
f. Composite Sample: A "composite sample" is any of the following:
(1) Not less than four influent or effluent portions collected
at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited
in proportion to flow.
(2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions
collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional
to the flow.
(3) An influent or effluent portion collected continuously over
a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow.
g. Grab Sample: A "grab sample" is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq, The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.

PART I
Permit No. NC
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4)
Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require
more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not
required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this Permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of
three (3) years, or longer if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.
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PART II
Permit No. NC
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.

PART II
Permit No. NC
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regior:ai Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit it the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shal" he,forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act,
effluent data sha11 not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the i osition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(7or in Section
309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and '. S. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspender, ,r revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, ut rot limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtainirg th's permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully aIi re evart facts; or
e. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
Permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothin
construed to relieve the permittee from civ
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-2
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
a
Nothing in this
of any legal a
liabilities, o
under N. C. G.
33 USC 1321.
Property Rights
"Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
g in this permit shall be
it or criminal penalties for
15.6 or Section 309 of the
permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
ction or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
r penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
The issuance of this permit do
real or personal property, or
authorize any injury to privat
rights, nor any infringement o
Severabi11ty
The provisions
permit, or the
stance, is held
cumstances, and
of this permit
application of
invalid, the
the renAinder
es not convey any property ri
any exclusive privileges, no
e property or any invasion o
f Federal,State or local laws
are severable,
any provision
application of
of this permit
f
ghts in either
r does it
personal
or regulations.
and if any provision of this
of this permit to any circum-
such provision to other cir-
shall not be affected thereby.
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10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..
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PART III
Permit No. NC
B. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. Place visited: Joe Brent Thomas Residence
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincoln County
1). Date of Inspection: 5/14/82 Date of Report: 7/12/83
3. By: J. Thurman Horne, P. Vdable
4. Person contacted: Not app
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of N. C. highway 27-150
and S. R. 1001, travel south on S. R. 1001 approximately 2.6 miles,
turn left onto S. R. 1550 (Hidden Valley Avenue), travel east approx-
imately .1 mile, turn right onto S. R. 1551 (Whispering; Pines Road),
travel south approximately .05 mile, turn left onto S. R. 1552
(Laurel Bill Drive), travel east on S. R. 1552 approximately .1 mile.
The residence is on the left (north) side of Laurel Bill Drive.
6. The bearing and distance to the proposed point of effluent dischar.;�r
is: Longitude: 31011'20"
Latitude: 35026'55"
7. Size The residence consists of 2 lots with a combined area of
approximately 3/4 acre. Adequate area is available for a small
treatment facility.
8. Topography: 'rolling uniformly sloping to the creek at approximately
8-10%.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 150 feet.
10. Receiving Stream: An unnamed tributary to Hoyle Creek in the Catawba
River Basin.
(a) Classification: A -II
(b) Minimum 7-Day, 10-Year discharge at site: By observation, appears
to be 0 cfs.
(c) Usage: A source of water supply for drinking, culinary or food
processing purposes and any other usage specified by the "C"
classification.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED TREATMENT WORKS
The proposed facilities are needed to replace an existing, failing septic
tank -nitrification field. It has been determined that because there is
inadequate area and poor soil conditions, the site is not suitable for
a nitrification field.
The proposed facilities are designed for an estimated flow of 450 gpd
from a three (3) bedroom residence.

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The proposed facilities will consist of a recirculating sand filter (360
square feet), a recirculation pump (12 gpm) and wet well, a tablet
chlorinator, a chlorine contact basin and cascade post aeration. The existing
septic tank will be used.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The proposed facilities appear to be designad in conformity with the
guidelines set forth in the May 12, 1983 memo from Lee Fleming. If
properly operated and maintained the facilities should be capable of
complying with the effluent limitations contained in NPDES Permit No.
NC 0051225 issued September 13, 1982. These effluent limitations are
as follows:
Parameter
Effluent Limitation_
Monthly Average
Flow
.001 MGD
BOD5
22 mg/l
NH3 as N
20 mg/l
TSS
30 mg/l
Fecal Coliform
1000/100 ml
D. 0.
6.0 m;/l
PH
6-8.5 s.u.
It is recommended that authorization to construct the proposed facilities,
be granted.

IRNorth Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley Secretary
ot,
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Dear
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PROJECT: Z uLC) 6
We acknowledge receipt of the following documents: Z-1-4,nE. l4; , 19 Z.5
permit application 2—Z
_engineering plans
specifications
other
Your project has been assigned to V�'1r, i-1 • IfC, C�S� �{M for a detailed
engineering review. All project documents will be revs ed with respect to the
proposed wastewater facilities. This review will not commit this Division to
approving any expansion of these treatment facilities or increase of flowrate in
the future.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you will be advised of the recommendations
and comments of this Division. You will also be informed of any matter which needs
to be resolved.
Our reviews are scheduled based on receipt date of complete informations. The
items checked below are needed before your project can be reviewed.
Permit application (copies enclosed) +-Fuse-
engineering plans (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
specifications ications Qcr.] hQT t,.
v P (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
'X other additional informatioonc
The above checked information is needed by A u.q u,-�" 7-31 19 M • If not received,
your application packs e will be returned as incomplete. Please be aware that the
Division's � i.C_% Regional Office must provide RECOMMENDATIONS from
the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final
action by the Division.
If youhaveany questions, please call the review engineer at this telephone number
919/733-5083.
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cc:
M.t. 4,ilz -
Sincerely, {
H. Dale Cr p, P•E., Supervisor
i` State Engineering Review Group
Permits and Engineering Unit
P, O. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611.7687
HDC/meb An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Ph. 704/377 9102
W. TOM COX, P. E., INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
EE-501 MERCHANDISE MART
CHARLOTTE, N. C. 28205
June 10, 1983
Res: Westport - Lake Norman
Denver, N. C. 28037
704/483-5917
N.C. Department of Natural Resources
& Community Development
Post Office Box 950
M vi le, Nor na 28115-0950'"�
' ATTN: J. Thurman Horne, P.E.
RE: Joe--B..-
Thomas reside
NPDES Permit No. 0051225
Dear Thurman:
You will find herewith three (3) copies of plans for
Wastewater Disposal System for reference NPDES Permit, for
your review and subsequent approval.
Your prompt handling of the review and approval
process will greatly facilitate our scheduled target date
for completion.
Should you have any questions or suggestions con-
cerning the plans submitted please call us.
Yours truly,
W. TOM COX, P.E., INC.
W. Tom Cox, P.E.
Enclosures
!933
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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMEJDATIONS
INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATME14T PLANT SITE
Place visited: Joe 3rent Thor.ias ,', si deuce
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincoln County
2. Date of Inspection: 5/14/82 ate of R ort: 6/23/32
3y: J. Thurman Horne, P. E _� �6
+. Person contacted: Not applicable
5. Directions to site: From t'ie intersection of N. C. Highway 27-130
and S. R. 1001, travel south on S. R. 1101 approximately 2.5 miles, �
turn left onto S. R. 1550 (Hidden Valley Avenue). travel east
approximately .1 mile, turn right onto S. R. 1551 (1-Plispering Pines
Road),trav�il south approximately .05 mile, turn left onto S. R. 1552
(i_aural Hill Drive), travel east on S. R. 1552 approximately .1 mile.
The residence is on the left (north) side of Laurel Hill Orive.
6. The bearing and distance to the proposed point of effl+lent discharge
is: Longitude: %1011�C"
Lati to :.e : 35025' 35"
7. Size: The residenc,? consists of 2 lots with a combined area of
approxi� at,�ly 3/1 acre. Ad.,iquate area i, available for a small
,reatment facility.
c . Towo,lra shy: Rollin-, uniformly sinning t, t!in cr?ek -at approximately
r,,
Locatior; of nearest d+,iclling: Anproxir^ately 15" feet.
10. Receiving Stream: An unnamed tributary to Hoyle Crock in the Catawba
River Basin
(a) Classification: A -II
(b) Minimum 7-lay, 10-Year discharge at site: 9y observation,
appears to be 0 cfs
(c) Usage: A source of water supply for :drinking, culinary or fooU
processing purposes and any other usage snacified by t'ie "Cl
classification.
Part II - JESCRIPT1O:'; OF PROPOSED TREATME14T WORKS
At this time no plans or specifications have been prepared. The applicant
has indicated that the facilities will consist of a septic tank (existinc),
a subsurface sand filter and an effluent chlorinator.
T;p2 proposed facilities are needed to replace an existing, failing septic
tank -nitrification field. It has been deteriined that because there is
inadequate area and poor soil conditions, the site is not suitable for
a nitrification field.

Page Three
- EVALUATION AND REC01MENDATIONS
s reco-Wended that an NP)ES Permit be issued which contains the
tations suggested by Technical Services (Flote: WLA requested on
/32) .
effluent
eas this discharge is to A -II waters, the Permittee should be required
onitor for effluent limited parameters in accordance with the
appropriate statutory regulations (no waiver of monitoring requirements).
Considering the nature of the proposed facilities, influent monitoring
should not be required.
iiie. Department of human Resources should be notified of the intended
discharge and their coi��ents should be considered before issuing a
Permi t .

NPOES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
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Design Capacity (MGD): -0 0 Industrial (% of
Flow): h Domestic (%
of Flow): O
Receiving Stream: l-�i`�/l�irn�/ ri�'���i ���ty/�_fZ� �' 6;r¢
eclass �� Sub -Basin: b 3
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RefeieulC USGS Quad: ���/y �� (Please attach)
Requestor: 7%11/If/-17 a/'► 17 ,L-44-
Regional Office Z'fZ r52
(Guideline limitations, if applicable, are to be listed on the
back of this form.)
Design Temp.: Drainage Area: Avg. Streamflow:
7Q10: -Winter 7Q10: 30Q2:
Location of D.O.minimum (miles below outfall): Slope:
E Velocity (fps): KI (base e, per day, 200C): K2 (base e, per day, 200C):
0
H I Effluent Monthly
w i Characteristics Average
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original Allocation
Revised Allocation FI
Comments
Effluent Monthly
Characteristics Average Comments
i
Date(s) of Revision(s)
(Please attach previous allocation)
Prepared By: Reviewed By: Date:

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LLv CULIN l,U U IN 1 1, iN . L.
December 1, 1981
Natural Resourses & Community Development
119 North Main Street
Route 8, Box 1527-C
LINCOLNTON, N. C. 28092
Phone [phone]
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11
Mooreseville, North Carolina 28115 /
Attn: Mr. Rex Gleason Cv pr
Dear Sir: V)
This note is to confirm directions to Mr. Joe Thomas'
house in Lincolnton. After talking with my district
sanitarian, he suggested I contact you concerning some
type of sand filter system which possibly could be a
solution to his sewage problem. Mr. Thomas' address is
P. 0. Box 581, Lincolnton, NC 28092. His work telephone
number is 704-735-3003. Thank you.
Sincerely,
,�1� -ir.
Harriett Puett
Sanitarian
enclosure

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr. Joe Brent Inomas
P. 0. Box 58
Lincolnton, N. C. 28U92
Dear Mr. Thomas
May 21, 1982 r fY
SU3JECT: Application for NPDES Permit
Thomas Residence
Lincoln County
Receipt of the following documents is hereby acknowledged:
X Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities)
Request for permit renewal
Other
If any of the items listed below are checked, the application received is
incomplete and the indicated item(s) must be received before review can begin:
Application Form (copies enclosed)
Engineering Proposal (See (b) 1-5 on attached)
Other
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Mr, David Adkins
(919/733-5181) of our Permits Unit for review and preparation of a draft permit.
Once the permit is drafted, public notice must be issued for forty-five (45) days
prior to final action on the issuance or denial of the permit. You will be ad-
vised of any comments, recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter,, -requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge.
If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the review
person listed above.
Sincerely,
William C. Mills, Supervisor
v Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
cc: 11 xegional Supervisor Mr. David Adkins
P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
An Eaua/ ODr)or uni!v A!rirmafive Aclion Ems fiver

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A DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
INF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
7687, RALEIGH, NC 27611
LUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
ATION FOR PE!'!!T TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM G FOR
AGENCY
IF
be filed only by services, wholesale and retail trade,
other corpercial establishments including vessels
USE
APPLICATION NUMBER
DATE RECEIVED
57 2
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YEAR Mo. UAY
Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructions Z
Please print or type �, L t U L ILA L
1. Name, address, and telephone number,)of1facr t producing discharge
A. Name
B. Street address 4�C'• �C,K �
C. City �— I �" CC-)L ^ _c' D. State
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Area
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t_!.)l-�L't:'r
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(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs: e��t��s—'t ��L=�L iEAtt(4
l . o January 2.0 February 3, o March 4. o Apri l,. _ 5, o May
6.0June 7.0July 8.0August 9.0September D �C
11. a November 12. o December
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6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
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Flow, gallons per operating day
Volume treated oetore
discharging (percent)
Discharge per
operating day
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1000-4999
5000-9999
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50,000
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PREVIOUS EDITION MAY be USED
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as applicable.
AVERAGE FLOW, GALLONS PER OPERATING DAY
Waste water is discharged to:
0.1-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10,000-49,999
50,000 or mo
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one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercu, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
grease, and chlorine/(residual.
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that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
accurate.
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any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 12, 1983
MENORANDUM TO: Dale Crisp
FROM: D. Rex Gleason 00
SUBJECT: Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Joe Brent Thomas Residence
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Attached are the Piooresville Regional Office comments relative to the subject
proj ect.
If you need any additional infornation, please advise Thurman ?torne or me.
Attachment
JTH:se
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VIRONMENTAL
DIVISION OF
North Carolina Department of Natural EN MANAGEMENT
Resources &Community Development Robert F.o Helms
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary Telephone [phone]
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
March 25, 1933
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
Post Office Box 531
Lincolnton, ^forth Carolina 28092
Subject: Notice of Violation
NPDES Permit No. NC 0051225
Thomas Residence
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dear Mr, Thomas:
This letter is to notify you that the staff of our Mooresville Regional
Office has collected samples of the effluent from your failing septic tank/
nitrification field. Analyses of these samples have been in excess of the
effluent limitations in the subject Permit.
Specifically, a sample collected on October 10, 1Q82 revealed a fecal
coliform count of 89,000/100 ml, and a sample collected on March 1, 1983
revealed a fecal coliform count of 200,000/100 ml and concentration of 120 mg/l
BOD5. These results are well in excess of your Permit effluent limitations and
as such are Permit violations.
These violations may be subject to enforcement action oursuant to NCGS
143-215.6, including the assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per
day per violation.
It is requested that you take immediate action to achieve compliance with
the Permit effluent limitations or cease discharging. Failure to respond
appropriately may result in our proceeding with enforcement action.
You have received several letters, the most recent of which was dated
February 22, 1933 from D, Rex Gleason of our Mooresville Regional Office,
emphasizing that it is important that you take prompt, decisive action to
correct your present situation._ _You have been given more than enough time
and encouragement to submit;design, plans and specifications for needed treatment
facilities.
To date your response is considered inadequate.
POLL UTION PRE VENTION PA YS
P O. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687

Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
Page Two
March 25, 1983
I cannot overemphasize that it is of utmost importance that you make every
effort to attain compliance immediately. Therefore, Tt is requested that you
submit a written response to me within three (3) days of receipt of this letter
which details your intended corrective actions and includes any appropriate
time schedule.
If you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance, please do
not hesitate to contact Mr. J. Thurman Horne or '1r. 0. Rex Gleason in our
Mooresville Regional Office [phone]).
Sincerely yours,
Robert F. Helms
Director
cc: Office of Legal Affairs
Enforcement & Emergency Response
'1ooresville Regional Office
Lincoln County Health Department
4ater Quality Section Chief
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL kIANAaEMENT
March 13, 1933
1E'lO1r1ZA;1DU'1 TO: Ted 'few
FROt-1: Dick Peace
PREPARED BY: Thurman Horne
REVIE;dED BY: D.Rex ;leason
SUBJECT: Request for Issuance of Notice of Violation
Joe Brent Thomas Residence
NPDES Permit No. NC 0051225
Lincoln County, 'dorth Carolina
Attached is a draft Notice of Violation for the Director's signature and
copies of pertinent letters, reports, etc. which relate to the subject
discharger. The Notice of Violation is for violations of the subject Permit
effluent limitations.
Mr. Thomas has a single family dwelling located in a subdivision and
has a failing septic tank system. The Lincoln County Health Department (t1s.
Harriett Puett-Campbell) contacted us in December, 1981 and informed us of
Mr. Thomas's situation and, we were told that Mr. Thomas wanted to install a
sand filter facility with a discharge to surface waters since the County had
determined that the failing septic tank system could not be repaired.
Since that time, we have worked with '1r. Thomas and have expressed, time
and again, the need for action on his part. To date we have succeeded only
in getting Mr. Thomas to apply for an NPOES Permit. This Permit was issued on
September 13, 1932. Before the Permit was issued and since that time, we (and
the Health Department) have tried repeatedly through telephone conversations and
written correspondence to get Mr. Thomas to proceed with design and construction
of the facilities needed to comply with the effluent limitations.
To this date, we have not received any plans or specifications for proposed
facilities. Mr. Thomas's effluent from his failing septic tank system continues
to flow across his lawn and into a stream. Samnles of this effluent have been
collected by Mooresville Regional Office staff and have been found in violation
of Permit effluent limitations.
The Health Department has taken 11r. Thomas to court for his inaction ("dote:
Thurman Horne was suboonead as a witness to appear in court on March 15, 1933.
Mr. Thomas did not appear and a warrant has been issued). The Health Oeoartment
continues to get numerous complaints from Mr. Thomas's neighbors.

Ted Plew
Page Two
"larch 13, 1933
The following is a chronological summary of the events that have
transspired:
December 1, 1981 Letter from Health Department giving directions
on how to contact Mr. Thomas concerning his
• problem,
January 19, 1932 Letter from D. Rex Gleason advising Mr. Thomas
on procedures for applying for a permit and
designing adequate wastewater treatment
facilities.
April 29, 1932 Letter from D. Rex Gleason again advising 'Ir.
Thomas of procedures and emphasizing that it
is a violation to discharge without a permit.
April 29, 1932 Letter from Mr. Thomas giving proposed discharge
point and a rough sketch of the location for
the proposed sand filter.
May 14, 1982 NPDES Permit Application received.
May 14, 1982 Thurman Horne conducts site investigation.
June 23, 1932 Staff Report and Recommendations prepared by
Thurman Horne. Note: Staff Report and
Recommendations specifically requests that
Mr. Thomas be required to monitor his effluent.
Permit contained no requirement to monitor.
June 23, 1982 Letter from D. Rex Gleason, transmits a copy
of waste load allocation to Mr. Thomas with
instructions on procedures for submitting
design plans and specifications (again).
September 13, 1982 NPDES Permit issued.
October 10, 1932 Thurman Horne collects sample of effluent from
septic tank discharge which reveals a fecal
coliform count of 39,000/100 ml... a violation
of the Permit monthly and weekly average
limitation.
October 26, 1982 '.darning letter from D, Rex Gleason noting that
a sample was collected which showed a fecal
coliform violation and again stressing the need
for prompt action.

Pr
Ted view
Page Three
March 13, 1983
11ovember 5, 1982 Conversation between Thurman Horne and Mr.
Bob !Ihitman (Supervisor, Lincoln County Health
Department). Mr. Whitman indicated that Mr.
Thomas had told him that design plans and
specifications would be submitted to DEM
within a couple of weeks.
November 8, 1982 Effluent sample collected by Thurman Borne
revealed a fecal coliform count of 1400/100 ml.
January 23, 1983 Thurman Horne telephoned Mr. Thomas. Mr.
Thomas said that he would promptly send us a
letter stating that the treatment facility
would be installed by the middle of March,
1983, Mr. Horne again explained to Mr. Thomas
that the plans would have to be reviewed and
an Authorization to Construct issued before
beginning construction.
February 15, 1983 Thurman Horne telephoned Mr. Thomas to ask why
we had not received the letter he had said he
would send. Mr. Thomas said that it had been
typed and that he did not know why we had not
received it. He said that he would send us a
copy.
February 21, 1983 Received letter from Mr. Thomas.
February 22, 1933 Letter from D. Rex Gleason again reminding
Mr. Thomas of plans review procedures and
emphasizing that henneeded to act promptly.
March 1, 1983 Effluent samples collected by Larry Coble and
Tana Fryer revealed fecal coliform count
of 200,000/100 ml, BOD5 of 120 mg/l and HN3
as N of 27 mg/l. The BOD5 and fecal coliform
results are violations of Permit effluent
limitations.
March 15, 1933 Thurman Horne is called as a witness in "The
State Vs. Joe Thomas" in Lincoln County. Mr.
Thomas did not appear and a warrant was issued.
The case is be rescheduled.
The Mooresville Regional Office feels that it has "gone the extra mile"
with Mr. Thomas and the results are not satisfactory. Mr. Thomas has repeatedly
indicated (rather convincingly) that he is just about ready to take some action,
but each time there has been no action taken.

Or
Ted Mew
Page Four
March 13, 1983
We recommend that the Director sign and send Mr. Thomas the attached
Notice of Violation. If this fails to produce the desired results, a recommendation
for assessment of civil penalties will be forthcoming,
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please advise
Thurman Horne or Rex Gleason.
Attachments
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL "1ANA PE�JT
March 13, 1933
1E10RUDU1 TO: Ted 'few
FROI1: Dick Peace
PREPARED 3Y: Thurman Horne
REVIE'.JED BY: D.Rex Gleason
SUBJECT: Request for Issuance of Notice of Violation
Joe Brent T;iomas Residence
',PDES Permit No. AC 0151225
Lincoln County, `,forth Carolina
Attached is a draft Notice of Violation for the 9irector's signature and
copies of pertinent letters, reports, etc. which relate to the subject
discharger. The 'Jotice of Violation is for violations of the subject Permit
effluent limitations.
Mr. Thomas has a single family dwelling located in a subdivision and
has a failing septic tank system. The Lincoln County Health Department (ris.
Harriett Puett-Campbell) contacted us in December, 1931 and informed us of
1r. Thomas's situation and, we were told that Mr. Thomas wanted to install a
sand filter facility with a discharge to surface waters since the County had
determined that the failing septic tank system could not be repaired.
Since that time, we have worked with 1r. Thomas and have expressed, tine
and again, the need for action on his part. To date we have succeeded only
in getting 'ir. Thomas to apply for an NPOES Permit. This Permit was issued on
Se'Dtenber 13, 1?3�. Before the Permit was issued and since that tine, we (and
the Health �er)artment) have tried repeatedly through telephone conversations and
written correspondence to get i1r. Thomas to proceed with design and construction
of the facilities needed to comoly with the effluent limitations.
To this date, we have not received any plans or specifications for proposed
facilities. 11r. Thomas's effluent from his failing septic tank system continues
to flow across his lawn and into a stream. Samples of this effluent have been
collected by !Mooresville Regional Office staff and have been found in violation
of Permit effluent limitations.
The Health Department has taken 11r. Thomas to court for his inaction (Note:
Thurman Horne was subnonead as a witness to appear in court on !larch 15, 1?33.
"1r. Thomas did not appear and a warrant has been issued). The Health Department
continues to get numerous complaints from 11r. Thomas's neighbors.

F7ed'Mew
Page Two
"larch 13, 1933
The following is a chronological summary of the events that have
transspired:
Decemher 1, 1931 Letter from Health Department giving directions
on how to contact "1r. Thomas concerning his
• oroblem,
January 19, 1932 Letter from D. Rex Gleason advising I r. Thomas
on procedures for applying for a permit and
designing adequate wastewater treatment
facilities.
April 29, 1?32 Letter from D. Qex Gleason anain advising Ir.
Thomas of procedures and emphasizing that it
is a violation to discharge without a permit.
April 29, 1932 Letter from 11r. Thomas giving proposed discharge
point and a rough sketch of the location for
the proposed sand filter.
May 14, 1932 NPDES Permit Application received.
May 14, 1982 Thurman Horne conducts site investigation.
June 23, 1932 Staff Reoort and Recommendations nreoared by
Thurman Horne. Note: Staff Report and
Recommendations specifically requests that
�1r. Thomas be required to monitor his effluent.
Permit contained no requirement to monitor.
June 23, 1982 Letter from D. Rex Gleason, transmits a cony
of waste load allocation to Mr. Thomas with
instructions on orocedures for submitting
design plans and specifications (again).
Seotember 13, 1932 NPOES Permit issued.
October 10, 1932 Thurman Horne collects samole of effluent from
septic tank discharge which reveals a fecal
coliform count of 99,000/100 ml... a violation
of the Permit monthly and weekly average
limitation.
October 26, 1982 'darning letter from D. Rex Gleason noting that
a sample was collected which showed a fecal
coliform violation and again stressing the need
for prompt action.

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Ted flew
Page Three
March 13, 1983
11ovember 5, 1932
Conversation between Thurman Horne and Mr.
Bob !•lhitman (Supervisor, Lincoln County Health
Department) . Mr. 'Ahi tman indicated that fir.
Thomas had told him that design plans and
specifications would be submitted to DEM
'
within a couple of weeks.
November 3, 1982
Effluent sample collected by Thurman Horne
revealed a fecal coliform count of 1409/100 ml.
January 23, 1983
Thurman Horne telephoned Mr. Thomas. Mr.
Thomas said that he �viould oromntly send us a
letter stating that the treatment facility
would be installed by the middle of March,
1983. Mr. Horne again exnlained to !Mr. Thomas
that the plans would have to be reviewed and
an Authorization to Construct issued before
beginning construction.
February 15, 1983
Thurman Horne telephoned Mr. Thomas to ask why
we had not received the letter he had said he
would send. Mr. Thomas said that it had been
typed and that he did not know why we had not
received it. He said that he would send us a
copy,
February 21, 1933
Received letter from Mr. Thomas.
February 22, 1993
Letter from D. Rex Gleason again reminding
Mr. Thomas of plans review procedures and
emphasizing that he needed to act promotly.
March 1, 1933
Effluent samples collected by Larry Coble and
Tana Fryer revealed fecal coliform count
of 200,000/100 ml, 30D5 of 120 mg/l and W 3
as N of 27 mg/l. The BOD5 and fecal coliform
results are violations of Permit effluent
limitations.
March 15, 1933
Thurman Horne is called as a witness in "The
State Vs. Joe Thomas" in Lincoln County. Mr.
Thomas did not apQear and a warrant was issued.
The case is be rescheduled.
The Mooresville Regional Office feels that it has "gone the extra mile"
with Mr. Thomas and the results are not satisfactory. 'ir. Thomas has repeatedly
indicated (rather convincingly) that he is just about ready to take some action,
but each time there has been no action taken,

FTed Mew
Page Four
March 13, 1983
We recommend that the Director sign and send Mr. Thomas the attached
Notice of Violation. If this fails to produce the desired results, a recommendation
for assessment of civil penalties will be forthcoming.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please advise
Thurman Horne or Rex Gleason.
Attachments
JTH:se

DIVISION OF
VIRONMENTAL
North Carolina Department of Natural EN MANAGEMENT
Resources &Community Development Robert F.D Hecior
J' ,A° Grims . Secretary Telepnone 919 733-7015
DIVISIO'l OF ENVIRO!VENTAL MANAGEMENT
"larch 25, 1933
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ir. Joe 3rent Thomas
Post Office Box 531
Li ncol nton , 'lorth Carolina 28`?92
Subject: Notice of Violation
WDES Perri t No . NC 0051 ??5
Thomas ?esidence
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Thomas:
This letter is to notify you that the staff of our Mooresville Regional
Office has collected samoles of the effluent from your failing septic tank/
nitrification field. Analyses of these samples have been in excess of the
effluent limitations in the subject Permit.
Specifically, a sample collected on October 10, 1032 revealed a fecal
coliform count of 89,000/100 ml, and a -sample collected on March 1, 1983
revealed a fecal coliform count of 200,000/100 ml and concentration of 120 mg/1
BOD5. These results are well in excess of ,your Permit effluent limitations and
as such are Permit violations.
These violations may be subject to enforcement action -)ursuant to 'lC"'S
143-215.6, including the assessment of civil penalties of un to S10,990 per
day oer violation.
It is requested that you take immediate action to achieve compliance with
the Permit effluent limitations or cease discharging. Failure to respond
appropriately may result in our proceeding with enforcement action.
You have received several letters, the most recent of -ihich was 'aced
February 22, 1933 fron D. Rex ileason of our Mooresville Regional Of=ice,
emphasizing that it is important that you take prompt, decisive action to
correct your present situation. You have been given more than enough time
and encouragement to submit design;olans and specifications for needed treatment
facilities.
To date your response is considered inadequate.
POLL L'TIO.N- PREVE.VTIO.V PA YS

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" r. Joe Brent Thomas
Page Two
March 25, 1983
I cannot overemohasize that it is of utmost importance that you make every
effort to attain compliance immediately. Therefore, tt is requested that .you
submit a written response to me within three (3) days of receipt of this letter
which details your intended corrective actions and includes any appropriate
time schedule.
If you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance, please do
not hesitate to contact ^1r. J. Thurman Horne or '1r. D. Zex Gleason in our
Mooresville Regional Office [phone]).
Sincerely yours,
Robert F. Helms
Director
cc: Office of Legal Affairs
Enforcement & Emergency Response
'9ooresville Regional Office
Lincoln County Health Department
later Quality Section Chief
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Depth DM DB DBM
Value Type
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Sample Type
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Composite
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BOD5 310 m /I
Chloride940 m /I
N 610 m /I
Mo-Mol bdenum 1062 /I
COD High 340 m /I
Arsenic: Inorganic 1002 u /I
_NH3as
TKN as 625 m /I
No- Sodium 929 m /I
COD Low 335 mg/Img/I
Chi a Tri u /I
NO +NO3 as N 630 m /I
Ni - Nickel 1067 u /I
Coliform:MF Fecal31616 /100ml
Chi a Corr 32209 u /I
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
Pb- lead 1051 u /
Coliform:MF Total 31504 /100ml
Pheo h tin a u /I
IP Total as P 665 m /I
I Sb- Antimony 1097 u /I
Coliform:Tube Feca131615 /100m1
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
P: Dissolved as P666 mg/ I
Sri - Tin 1102 u /I
Coliform:Tube Total 31505 /100ml
Chromium: Hex.1032 ug/I
A - Silver )077 u /I
V - Vanadium 1087 u /I
Residue Total 500 m /I
C anide720 m /I
Al - Aluminum 1105 u /I
Zn-Zinc1092 u /I
Volatile 505 m /I
I Fluoride951 mg/I
Bo- Barium 1007 u /I
Pesticides lSpecify)
Fixed 510 m /I
Formaldehyde 71880 m /I
1Be - Beryllium 1012 u /I
Residue:$ s ended 530 mg/1
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
Co- Calcium 916 m /I
Volatile 535 m /I
Hardness:Total 900 m /I
Cd- Cadmium 1027 u /
Fixed 540 m /I
MBAS 38260 m /I
Co- Cobalt 1037 u /I
Or anics (Specify)
H403 units
lPhenols 32730 u /I
Chromium.Total 1034 u /I
Acidity to PH 4.5 436 m /I
Sulfate 945 m /I
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Acidity to PH 8 3 435 mg/I
Sulfide 745 m /I
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Fe- Iron 1045 u /I
Alkalinity to PH 8 3 415 m /I
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Specific Cond.95 uMhos/cm
H-Mercur 71900 u /I
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Biomass Dry Wt. 573 9/M
Li - Lithium 1132 u /i
TOC 8 i mNTU
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M -Ma nesium 927 mg/I2
Turbidit 76
Chi a: Peri Fluro 82547 mg/M
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Sampling Point
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Water Temperature(°C)
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pH
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Conductance
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Alkalinity
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Acidity
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Air Temperature(°C)
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D.O.%Saturation
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Salinity 'F,o
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Precipitation(In/Day)
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COLLECTOR(S): INTENSIVE S. ❑SPLIT EMERGENCY
SOD RANGE: SEED: STATION LOCATION:
CHLORINATED: REMARKS:
Station Number Date Begin yy/mm/ d! Time Begin Date End Time End Dept DM DB DBM Yolue Type Sample Type Composite
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Chloride940 m /I
NH3as N 610 m /I
Mo -Molybdenum 1062 u /1
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TKN as N 625 m /I
No- Sodium 929 mg/1
COD:Low 335 mg/Img/I
Chi a: Tri u /I
NO NO3 as N 630 m /I
Ni - Nickel 1067 u /
Coliform:MF Feco131616 /100m1
Chl o:Corr 322Q9 u /I
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
Pb- Lead 1051 u /
Coliform:MF Total 315C4 /100mll
Pheo h tin o32213 u /I
P: Totai as P 665 m /I
5b- Antimony 1097 u /I
Coliform:Tube Feca131615 /100ml
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
P: Dissolved as P666 m /I
Sri - Tin 1102 u /I
Coliform:Tube Total 31505 /100ml
Chromium:Hex.1032 ug/1
A -Silver 1077 u /I
V -Vanadium 1087 u /I
Residue Total 0 m /I
Cyanide 720 m /I
Al - Aluminum 1105 u /I
Zn-Zinc 1092 u /I
Volatile 505 m /I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
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Formoldeh de 71880 m /I
Be- Beryllium 1012 u /I
Residue:5 s ended 530 m /I
lGrecise and Oils 556 m /I
Co- Calcium 916 m /I
Volatile 535 m /I
Hardness:Total 900 m /1
Cal- Cadmium 1027 u /
Fixed 540 m /I
MBAS 38260 m /i
Co- Cobalt 1037 u /I
Or anics (Specify)
H403 units
Phenols 32730 u /I
Total 1034 u /I
Acidity to PH 4.5 436 m /I
Sulfate 945 m /I
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Cu- Copper 1042 u /I
Acidity to PH 8-3 435 mg/I
Sulfide 745 m /I
Fe- Iron 1045 ug/I
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S ecific Cond.95 uMhos/cm
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Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 9/M
Li - Lithium 1132 u /I
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Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 g/M
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Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
February 22, 1983
CERTI.FI-ED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Joe Thomas
Post Office Box 581
Lincolnton, N. C. 28092
Subject: Your letter of February 9, 1983
Joe Thomas Residence.
NPDES Permit No. NC 0051225
Lincoln County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Thomas:
This Office is in receipt of the subject letter in which you indicated that
you intend to complete construction of a septic tank/sand filter system by mid -
March, 1983. We are pleased to learn that you are making progress towards
constructing a wastewater treatment facility.
However, since you did not mention it in our letter, I felt that I should
again remind you that you must submit three (3� copies of plans and specifications
for the proposed facilities along with a letter requesting Authorization to Construct
the proposed facilities before beginning construction of the proposed facilities.
Further, you must receive an Authorization to Construct before you begin construction.
You were previously informed of this requirement in my letters to you dated
October 26, 1982 and June 28, 1982.
We are very anxious to receive your plans, specifications and request for
Authorization to Construct. We will conduct our review as expeditiously as possible
but it is important that you submit these items as soon as possible, as I requested
in my letter of June 28, 1982.
From your letter and your conversation with Mr. Thurman Horne of this Office,
you have given the impression that you may be taking considerable time contacting a
number of engineers. Although we can appreciate the fact that you are trying to get
the "lowest bid" for the project, you should be aware that your present status
necessitates that you act promptly. As I mentioned in my letter of October 26, 1982,
our most recent analysis of the effluent from your failing septic tank system showed
a violation of the subject permit effluent limitation for fecal coliform.
Again, you are advised that the discharge of wastewater in violation of the
subject permit effluent limitations is a violation of N. C. General Statute 143-215.1.
Such violations are subject to enforcement action pursuant to N. C. General Statute
143-215.6 including the assessment of civil penalties up to $10,000 per day per
violation.
Mooresville Regional Office P. O. Box 950, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N. C. 28115-0950 Telephone [phone]

Mr. Joe Thomas
page. Two
February 22, 1983
If you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance, please contact
Mr. Thurman Horne or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
• D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Engineer
cc: Lincoln County Health Department
Mr. Ted Mew
Mr. Dale Crisp
Mr. Bill Mills
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COUNTY: DEVELOPMENT LAB NUMBER 00008;
RIVER BASIN: DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DATE RECIEVED:
REPORT TO: (Circle One) WATER QUALITY FIELD —LAB FORM (OM1) RECVEVED BY:
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ARO, FRO, MRO, RRO, WoRO WiRO, WSRO, BM, TS, SAMPLE TYPE DATA ENTRY BY: K:
OTHER:AMBIENT aCORE COMPLIANCE DATE REPORTED
COLLECTOR(S): �INTENSIVE S. 17sPLIT ❑EMERGENCY
SOD RANGE: SEED: LOCATION:
CHLORINATED: REMARKS: _
Station Num er
Date Begin yy/mm/ d;
lime Begin
Date End
Time End
Depth DM DB DBM
Vvlua Type
Sample Type
Composite
A H L
C G GNXX
T S B
1
BOD5 310 m /I
Chloride940 m /I
NH4as N 610 m /I
Mo-Mol bdenum 1062 u /I
COD High 340 m /I
Arsenic: Inorganic 1002 u /I
TKN as N 625 m /I
No - Sodium 929 m /I
2
COD:Low 335 m /
Chl a: Tri =7 u /I
NO +NO as N 630 m /I
Ni - Nickel 1067 u /I
3
Coliform:MF Feca131616 /100ml
Chi a: Corr u /I
PO as P 70507 m /I
Pb- Lead 1051 u /
4
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
Pheo h tin a32213 u /I
P: Total as P 665 m /l
Sb- Antimony 1097 u /I
5
Coliform:Tube Feco131615 /i00ml
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
P: Dissolved as P666 mg/ I
Sn- Tin 1102 u /I
6
Coliform:Tube Total 31505 /100m1
Chromium: Hex .1032 ug/I
A - Silver 1077 u /I
V -Vanadium 1087 u /i
7
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Residue -Total Soo m /I
Cyanide 720 m /I
AI - Aluminum 1105 u /I
Zn-Zinc 1092 u /I
Volatile 505 m /I
Fluoride 91 mg/I
Ba- Barium 1007 u /I
Pesticides (Specify)
Fixed 510 m /I
Formaldehyde 71880 m /I
113e- Ber Iiium1012 u /I
0
Residue:5 ended 530 m /I
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
Ca- Calcium 916 m /I
Volatile 535 m /I
lHairdnessJotal 900 m /I
Cd- Cadmium 1027 u /
2
Fixed 540 m /I
MBAS 38260 m /I
Co- Cobalt 1037 u /I
Orcianics (Specify)
13
H403 units
P enols 32730 u /I
Chromium:Total 1034 us/I
14
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 m /l
Sulfate 945 m /I
L-CoDper 1042 u /I
15
Aciditv to EH 8.3 435 mg/I
Sulfide 745 m /I
Fe- Iron 1045 u /I
16
Alkalinity to 8 3 415 m /l
2
S ecific Cand. 95 uMhos/cm
H-Mercur 1900 u /I
%
Alkalinity to PH 4.5 410 m /I
2
Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 9/M
Li -Lithium 1132 u /l
18
TOC 68 m /I
2
Biomass: Pert Ash Free 572 g/M
M -Magnesium 927 mg/I
19
Turbidit 76 NTU
2
Chl a: Peri Fluro 82547 mg/M
Mn -Man onese1055 u /I
20
4
Sampling Point
PT
Water Temperature(°C)
D.
pH
Conductance
at 25-C
Alkalinity
PH 8.3 pH 4.5
182244
Acidity
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
63 2
10
300
400
94
431
82243 82242
-
BSeverity
Secchi(Meters)
Air Temperature(°C)
D.O. % Saturation
Salinity%,
Algae; Floating Mats
Precipitation(in/Day)
Cloud Cover;%
Wind Direction(Deg.)
Win Force
Beaufort
78
20
1301
480
1325
45
32
36
37
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1 Hr. Settles a
Matter (ml/IPHr.?
Dead Fish
Severity
Turbidity Severity
Odor;Atmosp ere
Severity
Stream Flow
Severity
Detergent Suds
Severity Severity
Oil -Grease
Floating Debris
Severity
11345
Sludge Severity
50086
1340
1350
1330
11351
1305 1300
11315
DM1/Revised I/81LA

DIVISIO1 OF E4VIRa*4EXTAL 4ANAGERENT
October 26, 1982
CERTIFIED WAIL
Mr. Joe Theses
Post Office Sox 581
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Warning Letter
APDES Permit No. NC 0051225
Thomas Residence
Lincoln County, Borth Carolina
Dear Mr. Thomas.
The subject Permit, issued September 13, 1982. authorized you to do the
following:
1. Enter into a contract for construction of additional wastewater
facilities,
2. Make an outlet into an unnamed tributary to Hoyle Creek,
3. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of
Environwental Management, construct and operate a wastewater treatment
facility located at the Thomas Residence (see Part III of this Permit),
and
4. Discharge from said treatment works into an unnamed tributary to Hoyle
Creek which is classified Class "A -II" waters.
As of this date, this Office has not received any plans or specifications
for any proposed wastewater treattment facilities, even though I stressed the
importance of this submittal in my letter to you dated June 28, 1982.
You should be aware that the subject Permit contains effluent limitations
that you are violating with the seepage from your failing septic tank system.
A sample of the seepage collected on October 20, 1982, revealed a fecal coliform
count of 89,000/100 eel which is well in excess of the 2.000/100 4sl weekly
average limitation contained in your Permit.

Mr. Joe Thaas
Page Two
October 26, 19
You should take immediate action to correct this situation by sAmitting
plans and specifications for treatment facilities to adequately treat your
wastewater. Three (3) copies of these plans and specifications should be
submitted to this Office along with a letter from you requesting Authorization
to Construct the proposed facilities. For your assistance, we have again
enclosed a list of consulting egiaeers with expertise in sanitary engineering.
It is receded that you contact an engineer to assist you in designing a
suitable treatment facility.
This Office has been patient and understanding in waiting for you to
correct your septic tank problem. However, it has now been four (4) months
since you were advised in my letter (dated June 23, 1982) that you should
submit plans and specifications for proposed wastewater treatment facilities
14as soon as possible".
You are advised that the discharge of wastewater in violation of the
subject Permit effluent limitations is a violattion,of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1. Such violations are subject to enforcement action pursuant
to north Carolina General Statute 143-215.5 including the assessment of civil
penalties up to $14,000 per day per violation.
Again, it is requested that you take imediate action to coase the discharge
of inadegyately treated wastewater. failure to act promptly and affirmatively
will leave us no recourse but to pursue enforcement in accordance with the
aforementioned Statute.
If you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance, please
contact Mr. Thurman borne or a* (7041663-159+3) .
Attachment
cc: linucdln County
Mr. Ted Mew
Mr. gill Mills
JTH:se
Health Departnt
surely,
U. Rex Gleason, V. E.
Water Quality Regional €ngiveer

N.C. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
RIVER BASIN:
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
REPORT TO: (Cirgle One)
WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (OM1)
0
ARO, FRO, PAR'O. RRO, WoRO WiRO, WSRO BM T5,
SAMPLE TYPE
OTHER:
aAMBIENT CORE
QCOMPLIANCE
COLIECT10itiM
aINTENSIVE S. SPLIT
EMERGENCY
ROD RANGE. : SEED:
STATION LOCATION:
r.
CHLORINATED:
REMARKS:
FVIIIIIIII
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
A
B
C
Station Numbe: Date Begin yylmml d;
Time Begin
Date End
Time End
Depth DM DB DBM
Value Type Sample
A H L
Type
C G GNXX
Composite
T S B
BODS 31r,_ mg/1
I
Chloride940 m /I
NH3as N 610 m /1
Mo—Mol bdenum 1062 u /I
COD Hl 6340 m /IkChl
Arsenic: Inorganic 1002 us/I
TKN as N 625 mg/1
No — Sodium 929 m /I
COD:Low 3,15 m /Chi
a: Tri u /1
NO +NO as N 630 /I
Ni — Nickel 1067 u II
Coliform:MF Fecal31616 /100m1
a:Corr u /I
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
Pb— Lead 1051 u /
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /loomh
iPheophytin a32213 u /1
P: Totai as P 665 m /I
Sb— Antimony 1097 u /I
Coliform:Tube Feco131615 /100mI
Color: True 80 Pt —Co
P: Dissolved as P666 m /I
Sri— Tin 1102 u /I
Coliform:T be Tool 31505 /100m1
Chromium: Hex.1032 ug/I
A —Silver 1077 u /I
V — Vanadium 1087 u /I:
Residue-ToP l Soo m /I
C anide720 m 11
Al — Aluminum 7105 a /I
Zn—Zinc 1092 u /l
Volatile505 m /I
Fluoride951 mg/I
So— Barium1007 u /I
Pesticides 'Specify)
Fixed 510 m /I
Formaldeh de 77880 m /I
Be— Beryllium 1012 /l
Residue:Sv5vended 530 rn /I
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
ICa— Calcium 916 m /I
Volatile 535 m /I
Hardness:Total 900 m /I
Cd— Cadmium 1027 u /
Fixed 54 m /I
MBAS 38260 m /I
Co— Cobalt 1037 u /I
lOrqanics (Specify)
H403 units
Phenols 32730 u /I
Chromium: tal 1034 u /I
Acidity to PH 4.5 436 m /I
Sulfate 945 m /I
Cu— Coj2per 1042 u /I
to PH 8.3 435 mg/I
Sulfide 745 m /I
Fe— Iron 1045 u 11
—Acidity
Alkalinity to 2H 8,3 415 n+ /I
2
S ecific Cond.95 uMhos/cm
H —Mercur 900 u /I
Alkalinity to PH 4.5 410 m /1
2
Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 9/M
Li — Lithium 1132 u /I
TOC 680 r^ /1
2
Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 9/M
IM9 —Magnesium 927 mg/I
Turbidity76 NTU
2
Chi a: Peri Fluro 82547 m9/M
Mn —Manganese 1055 u /1
Sampling Point
PT
2
Water Temperature(°C)
10
D.O.
300
PH
400
Conductance
at25°C
94
Alkalinity
PH 8.3 PH 4.5
82244 431
Acidity
PH 4.5 pH 8.3
82243 82242
Secchi (Meters)
78
Air Temperature (*C)
20
D.O. % Saturation
301
Salinity%,
480
Algae; Floating Mats
Severity
1325
Precipitation(WDoy)
45
Cloud Cover;%
32
Wind Direction(Deg.)
36
Wind Force
Beaufort
37
1 Hr. Settleable
Matter(ml/11H :%
50086
Dead Fish
Severity
1340
Turbidity Severity
1350
Odor:Atmosp ere
Severity
11330
Stream Flow
Severity
1351
Detergent Suds
Severity
1305
Oil -Grease
Severity
1300
Floating Debris
Severity
1345
Sludge Severity
11115
DM1/Revised 1/81LA

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 28, 1982
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Joe Thomas
Post Office Box 581
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Proposed Residential Wastewater
Treatment Facility
Joe Thomas Residence
Post Office Box 581
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Attached please find a copy of the waste load allocation prepared by our
Technical Services Branch for your proposed wastewater treatment facility.
As explained in my January 19, 1982 letter, your engineer should use this
waste load allocation to design a treatment facility capable of meeting these
assigned effluent limitations. Three (3) copies of the design plans and
specifications, which have been signed and sealed by an engineer registered in
this State, should be submitted to this Office for review along with a letter
from you requesting authorization to construct the proposed facilities. Upon
receipt of these materials, a review will be made to determine if the proposed
facilities are in conformity with State regulations and requirements. Upon
completion of our review and upon determining that the proposed facilities
are in accordance with State requirements, you will be given Authorization to
Construct.
Your application for an NPDES Permit (Permit to discharge to surface waters)
is being reviewed at this time and you will be advised soon of the results of
this review.
Considering that you have an existing
it is most important that you submit plans
wastewater treatment facilities as soon as
failing subsurface
and specifications
possible.
disposal system,
for proposed
_, 1 illy Regional Office 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N. C. Zti115 0950 Telec hone IUd:663-1699

pprpr,
Mr. Joe Thomas
Page Two
June 28, 1982
If you have any questions or if we can be of assistance, please contact Mr.
J. Thurman Horne or me (704/663-1699).
Sincerely,
_QkL,i,tiAL. J04iti D 04
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Engineer
Attachment
cc: F1s. Harriet Puett, Lincoln County Health Department
JTH:se
>re

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
May 17, 1982
Mr. Joe Brent Thomas
Post Office Box 581
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Application for Permit
Joe Brent Thomas Residence
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Thomas:
The Department of Natural Resources and Community Development is
hereby in receipt of your request for an NPDES Permit/Renewal. This
application is being assigned to the Division of Environmental Management's
Raleigh Central Office and any questions which may arise concerning the
status of your project should be directed to the Permits Unit Supervisor
at 919/733-5181.
Sincerely,
William H. Hodge
Regional Office Manager
cc: Regional Supervisor
Permits and Engineering Branch
WHH:se
Mooresville Regional Office 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N. C. 28115-0950 Telephone 704i663-1699

V'r
DIYISM OF EWIR04NE TAL 71ANAGEMEIT
April 29, 1982
CERTIFIED MAIL
RE` U—RN WC Riw�E3
Mr. Joe Thomas
Post Office Sox 581
Lincolnton, north Carolina 28092
Subject: Proposed Residential tlastevaater
Treatment Facility
Joe Tho!aas Residence
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincoln Count,
Dear Mr. T,i ,comas :
This letter is a fallow -up to Pry January 19, 1932 letter to you.
In that latter, I transmitted tiza necessary for.as and instructions to be
used in a;}plyin,j for a permit to discnargE- wastewater to waters of Vie State
and a nap which I requested t,rat you use to slow t!Ze location of the proposed
discharge. As yat, we have received no response frow you.
It is our u;iderstanding that you have a failing septic tank and drain
fiald systm which rasults in wastewater breai:inq out onto the surface and
uitinately flowing into waters of the State. You s:lould Ile aware that this
constitutes an outlet to waters of the State as described in 'North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1.
You are advised that it is a violation of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1 for any person to make or operate any outlet to waters of the State
without first applying for aad receiving a permit from this 3epart:vnt. Such
violations are subject to enforcement action pursuant to ;North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6 including the assessment of civil penalties of up to v10,000
per day per violation.
It is requested that you immediately cease any and all unperamitted
discharges.
It is further requested that you submit a written response to this Office
by no later than `!ay 14, 1332 detailing your intentions to comply wit[, the
aforet^ientioned Statutes. If you ara still interested in installing a waste-
water treatoent facility with a discharge to waters of the State, you should
co^-plete and sign three conies of the application fom (three additional
copies are enclosed) and return theca along with your written response to this
Office by no later than 4ay 14, 1`i .

Fr. -
Mr. Joe Th imas
Page Two
April 29, 1932
It is of utr„ost importance that you take ii=ediate action, as we slave
requested.
If you should have any questions or need airy assistance, please contact
Ir. J . Thurman Horne or me (794/663-1699�
Sincerely,
ARIGUIAL
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
►later Quality Regional Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Ms. Harriet Puett (Lincoln County Health Depart>-ient)
bcc: Mr. N. C. Huss
JTH: se

M. Rex Gte"on
NatuAa ResouAca and Community Deveeopment
P. 0. Box 950
Mo onus vine, No k th CaAot i.na 28115
MA. Gtea,6on:
P. 0. Box 581
Lincotnton, N.C.
App- t 29, 1982
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Pu&6uant to out phone convefusation, you wilt band the enceozed maps stating
the .location ob my pxopenty ass weU as the pxopozed .-ocation bon the sand
bitten " Aecommended by the DZ6t i.ct Supexvis on, MA. Dean HaAA Qt .
Mn. HaAAiU spent some time with xegaAd to taking s oit s ampZes and a g eneAal
duAvey ob the existing conditions. I am zme that aus distict zupeAvizoA,
Mx. HakAitl',s ozessment ob the situation xegaAding the sand JitteA is coAAect.
The sand 4itteA is necessany since thexe is no otheA ducection to tun the
pxesent dAainage .system due to the bast that my hawse sit-6 on a coxneA .lot:
going in one diAecti.on the tine wound Aun .into the middle ob the Aoad, going
the otheA d Aeation the tine wound have to tun undeA the house (the aseptic
tank now sit,6 beside the house), going the otheA ducection the tine would have
to Aun into the cxeek. So, due to the .limited choices and the extAemety poox
,soft conditions, we cute tebt vurtuatty with no otheA alleAnat.ive method ob
d .sposal.
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been done -us due to the .lack ob communication between youA obb.ice and my�se.lb.
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expediting all the necezzaAy papeu that youA system AequiAes bon whateveA
appxovaLs you deem necersaxy.
Again I repeat, "we aAe not wading box me; but, box your approval"!
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Mr. Joe Thomas
P.O. Box 581
Lincolnton, NC 28092
SUBJECT: Proposed Residential
Joe Thomas Residence
Lincolnton, NC
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Thomas:
January 19, 1982
Wastewater Treatment Facility
This office is in receipt of a letter and map from Me. Harriet Puett,
Sanitarian, Lincoln County Health Department asking that we contact you with
regards to your interest in installing a residential wastewater treatment
facility with a discharge to surface waters of the state.
Before constructing a wastewater treatment facility and/or discharging to
surface waters you must apply for and receive a permit from this Department.
Three (3) copies of the appropriate application form are enclosed. You should
complete, sign and return three (3) copies to this office for processing.
Also enclosed please find one (1) copy of a map of the general area where
you are located. We need for you to -mask with an "x" to show the specific
point at which wastewater would be discharged (in other words, the end of
the pipe). When You have returned this map to us we will request a waste load
allocation to determine the effluent limitations which you would be required
to meet.
When we have received a waste load allocation we will send a copy to you.
With this information your engineer will be able to design a facility to meet your
needs and protect the waters to which you discharge. Plans and specifications
for proposed wastewater treatment facilities must be signed and sealed by a
registered engineer. For your assistance, I have enclosed a list of consulting
engineers who practice sanitary engineering. You should feel free to select
any engineer you wish whether they are on this list or not.
Please mark your discharge location and return the enclosed map as soon
as possible.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Mr. Thurman
Horne or me (704/663-1699).
Sincerely,
cc: Ms. Harriet Puett
(Lincoln Co. Health Dept.) D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Supervisor
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JOE THOMAS CASE
SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS:
Sept. 24, 1981 - Health Department received complaint of wastewater on surface
of ground at Thomas's property.
Sept. 24, 1981 - I visited Thomas's property, confirmed complaint. Sent letter
to Mr Thomas. (enclosed)
Nov. 17, 1981 - Talked to Mr. Thomas by phone, set appointment date to meet at
property to discuss problem. Sent letter to confirm conversation. (enclosed)
Nov. 24, 1981 - Myself, Dean Harrill, and Jerry Kirkpatrick met Mr Thomas at
property discussed. Concluded that most feasible solution was to contact Division
Of Environmental Management (DEM) for possible permit to install a discharge
sand filter.
Talked with Mr. Horn (DEM) about problem. He needed directions to
the property.
Dec. 1, 1981 - Sent letter to (DEM) confirming property location, address, and
work phone number. (enclosed)
Feb. 11, 1982 - Received letter dated Jan. 19, 1982 from (DEM) to Mr.Thomas
informing Mr. Thomas of procedures for permit application. Also requesting
from Mr. Thomas location map of property. (enclosed)
May 27, 1982 - Received letter dated April 29, 1982 from (DEM) to Mr;6Thomas
a follow-up to previous letter advising Mr. Thomas of violations and requesting
a response from him by May 14, 1982. (enclosed)
Received letter dated April 29, 1982 from Mr Thomas to Mr. Rex
Gleason of (DEM) (enclosed)
July 5, 1982 - Received letter dated June 28, 1982 from (DEM to Mr Thomas asking
for plans to be submitted to that office. (enclosed)
Sept. 15, 1982 - Received copy of permit approval from (DEM) to Mr. Thomas.
(enclosed)
Oct. 20, 1982 - Received another complaint that some work was being done at site.
AM Oct. 20, 1982 - Visited site found some gravel installed in pit around storm
drain (pictures included). Called Mr Horn of (DEM) and informed him.
Oct; 25, 1982 - Revisited site with Health Director (Mr. Robert Wittmann) system
still malfunction4ng.
Nov. 1, 1982 - Received "warning letter" dated Oct. 26, 1982 to Mr Thomas from
(DEM) pointing out that no plans had been submitted again asking for immediate
action on Mr Thomas's part. (enclosed)
Mar. 1, 1983 - Received letter dated Feb. 22, 1983 from (DEM) to Mr. Thomas again
asking for proper plans and specifications for the work to be done. (enclosed)
Drew warrant around Feb. 3, 1983.

February 9, 1983
Department Natural Resources & Community Development
P.O. Box 950
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Attn: Thurman Horne
Subject: Disposal of Waste Wdter at the
Joe B. Thomas residence in
Hiddonvalley section of Lincolnton, N.C.
FEB 21 1E'533
AIR
SECTION:
Confirming our phone conversation with regards to intentions
and time schedules on repairs and, or, conversions:
1.) Estimates are out, and of course we will be
accepting the lowest bid, subject to meeting
the specified requirements.
Regarding the sand filter: We will oversize
to keep any future potential problems from
occuring.
2.) Hopefully, construction can be completed by
mid -March - weather permitting, of course.
i Joehpmasi
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
CARTER A. SINCLAIR, M.D.
Director
LINCOLN COUNTY, N. C. E DEPT. OF NA
RESOURCES AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPME"
December 1, 1981
DEC 2 1981
OIVfSION OF ENVI-OMP'ENTAL MANAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE REEi4'IML OFFICE
Natural Resourses & Community Development
119 North Main Street
Mooreseville, North Carolina 28115
Attn: Mr. Rex Gleason
Dear Sir:
III Route 8, Box 1527-C
• LINCOLNTON, N. C. 28092
Phone [phone]
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This note is to confirm directions to Mr. Joe Thomas'
house in Lincolnton. After talking with my district
sanitarian, he suggested I contact you concerning some
type of sand filter system which possibly could be a
solution to his sewage problem. Mr. Thomas' address is
P. O. Box 581, Lincolnton, NC 28092. His work telephone
number is 704-735-3003. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Harriett Puett
Sanitarian
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March 30, 1983
SECTION
Mr. Robert C. Lewis
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 713
Lincolnton, North Carolina
28092
Re: State vs. Joe B. Thomas
Dear Bob:
I am quite concerned with the way the above -captioned case has been handled.
I understand from the defendant that he was assured by you that he would not
have to appear on his court date of March 15, 1983, yet there were witnesses
here on that date. They were not notified, and I was not apprised of that
agreement at any time. In fact, Mr. Shuford came to court and got the order
of arrest stricken the next day, March 16, which lends credibility to the
defendant's contention that you had agreed to a continuance. Your office
was then aware that the case was re-calendared for March 29. In fact, at
that point, I believed that either you or Marty must represent the defendant,
and not the State, as you had evidently had no coordination with the State's
witnesses, and you had had the order of arrest stricken.
After all that, the same witnesses were in court yesterday with the case prop-
erly calendared, and the defendant evidently did not know he was to appear,
based on his understanding of his earlier conversation with you. I did not
realize that you would need reminding that you have no authority to bind the
State to a continuance or to a certain disposition in a criminal matter, but
evidently such is the case. You are welcome to assist the State in matters
where the County has an interest, but please try to make sure I have prior
notice of any recommendations you have as to postponements or dispositions.
Due to all these problems and to avoid further unnecessary trips to court by
the State's witnesses, I have today dismissed this action. I am sending a

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copy of this letter to Mr. Thomas, and also one to Mr. Horne of the Department
of Natural Resources. If for some reason the defendant fails to bring the
property into compliance, the proper authorities may then cause another similar
warrant or summons to be issued, if they deem that appropriate.
Yours very truly,
Ke�
J. Keaton Fonvielle
Assistant District Attorney
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cc: Mr. Thurman Horne '
Department of Natural Resources
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Mr. Joe B. Thomas
Route 7, Hidden Valley
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092