NC0075965_Fact Sheet_20210705

FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require
full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile
home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include
facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing,
instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Basic Information for Ex edited Permit Renewals
Permit Writer / Date
Brianna Young 7/5/2021
Permit Number
NC0075965
Facility Name / Facility Class
Burnsville WTP / PC-1
Basin Name / Sub -basin number
French Broad / 04-03-06
Receiving Stream / HUC
UT to Little Crabtree Creek / 060101080202
Stream Classification / Stream Segment
C; Tr / 7-2-52-33
Does permit need Daily Maximum NH3
N/A
limits?
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
Already present
Does permit have toxicity testing? IWC (%) if
so
Yes; IWC = 90%
Does permit have Special Conditions?
No
Does permit have instream monitoring?
Yes — turbidity and hardness
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
No
Any obvious compliance concerns?
See Section 2 below
Any permit mods since last permit?
No
New expiration date
2/28/2026
Comments on Draft Permit?
See Section 7
Section 1. Facility Overview:
The Burnsville WTP operates a conventional WTP designed for a potable flowrate of 1.0
MGD (design wastewater discharge may be 0.048 MGD). The facility generates a
continuous discharge. The maximum, monthly average discharge between January 2018
and December 2020 was 0.26 MGD. This permit requires Acute Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia
Pass/Fail, 48 hour static test at 90% effluent) as the facility does not discharge at a
frequency to conduct chronic sampling.
Per the Asheville Regional Office, Burnsville is somewhat close to submitting an SOC
application.
Per previous fact sheet: This facility is a conventional technology water treatment plant
[coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration] with discharge of wastewaters
from media filter backwash and sedimentation basins with a design potable flowrate of
1.0 MGD. However, Greensand was checked on the application, which is assumed to be a
mistake. The facility consists of the following water and wastewater treatment units:
• Flash mixer
• Flocculation
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• Sedimentation
• Sandfilters
• Clearwell [250,000 gallon]
• Storage tank [2.0 MG]
• Chemical usage consists of
o Chlorine gas
o Polyaluminum chloride
o Sodium bicarbonate
o Orthopolyphosphate without zinc
Section 2. Compliance History:
• 4 NOVs for late/missing DMRs
• 2 NOVs for copper monitoring frequency violations
• 4 CPAs for copper monitoring frequency violations
• Passed all toxicity tests since January 2017
Section 3. RPA:
The maximum monthly average flow between January 2018 and December 2020 was
0.26 MGD.
• Copper — RP; apply monthly monitoring with limits
• Zinc — RP; apply monthly monitoring with limits
Section 4. NCG590000 General Permit Eligibility:
• They use conventional technology, therefore they are eligible
• They passed 12 of the last 12 tox tests, therefore they are eligible by tox standards
• They have passed last 4 tox tests, therefore they are eligible by tox standards
• They do not discharge to HQW or ORW waters, therefore they are eligible
• They have limits for several parameters, therefore they are not eligible
• Conclusion: They are not eligible for the NCG59
Section 5. Changes from previous permit to draft:
• Updated eDMR footnote in A(1) and language in A(3)
• Updated outfall map
• Added facility grade in A(1)
• Updated language on the Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet
• Updated components list on Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet
• Added duration of discharge in A(1) as measurement frequency is instantaneous
• TRC limit reduced in A(1) per WLA
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• Limits added for copper in A(1) per RPA
• Limits added for zinc in A(1) per RPA
• Monitoring for iron removed in A(1) as there is no longer a water quality standard
• Monitoring for manganese removed in A(1) as discharge is not to WS waters, per
current water treatment plant guidance
• Added effluent turbidity monitoring in A(1) per current WTP strategy
• Added total hardness monitoring in A(1) per current WTP guidance
• Updated TRC footnote in A(1)
• Removed zinc footnote in A(1)
• Removed footnote #4 stating "Samples shall be collected concurrently with WET -
test samples" as this is no longer required
• Updated tox language in A(2)
• Added compliance schedule for new copper and zinc limits as A(3) per current
WTP guidance
Section 6. Changes from draft to final:
• None
Section 7. Comments received on draft permit:
• Zach Thomas (ATB; via email 5/12/21): Everything for tox looks good.
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NPDES Implementation of Instream Dissolved Metals Standards - Freshwater
Standards
The NC 2007-2015 Water Quality Standard (WQS) Triennial Review was approved by
the NC Environmental Management Commission (EMC) on November 13, 2014. The
US EPA subsequently approved the WQS revisions on April 6, 2016, with some
exceptions. Therefore, metal limits in draft permits out to public notice after April 6,
2016 must be calculated to protect the new standards - as approved.
Table 1. NC Dissolved Metals Water Quality Standards/Aquatic Life Protection
Parameter
Acute FW, µg/1
(Dissolved)
Chronic FW,
µg/1
(Dissolved)
Acute SW, µg/1
(Dissolved)
Chronic SW,
µg/1
(Dissolved)
Arsenic
340
150
69
36
Beryllium
65
6.5
---
---
Cadmium
Calculation
Calculation
40
8.8
Chromium III
Calculation
Calculation
---
---
Chromium VI
16
11
1100
50
Copper
Calculation
Calculation
4.8
3.1
Lead
Calculation
Calculation
210
8.1
Nickel
Calculation
Calculation
74
8.2
Silver
Calculation
0.06
1.9
0.1
Zinc
Calculation
Calculation
90
81
Table 1 Notes:
1. FW= Freshwater, SW= Saltwater
2. Calculation = Hardness dependent standard
3. Only the aquatic life standards listed above are expressed in dissolved form.
Aquatic life standards for Mercury and selenium are still expressed as Total
Recoverable Metals due to bioaccumulative concerns (as are all human health
standards for all metals). It is still necessary to evaluate total recoverable aquatic
life and human health standards listed in 15A NCAC 2B.0200 (e.g., arsenic at 10
µg/1 for human health protection; cyanide at 5 µg/L and fluoride at 1.8 mg/L for
aquatic life protection).
Table 2. Dissolved Freshwater Standards for Hardness -Dependent Metals
The Water Effects Ratio (WER) is equal to one unless determined otherwise
under 15A NCAC 02B .0211 Subparagraph (11)(d)
Metal
NC Dissolved Standard, µg/1
Cadmium, Acute
WER*{1.136672-[ln hardness](0.041838)} • e^{0.9151 [In hardness]-3.1485}
Cadmium, Acute Trout waters
WER*{1.136672-[In hardness](0.041838)} • e^{0.9151[ln hardness]-3.6236}
Cadmium, Chronic
WER*{1.101672-[ln hardness](0.041838)} • e^{0.7998[ln hardness]-4.4451}
Chromium III, Acute
WER*0.316 • e^{0.8190[ln hardness]+3.7256}
Chromium III, Chronic
WER*0.860 • e^{0.8190[ln hardness]+0.6848}
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Copper, Acute
WER*0.960 • e^{0.9422[ln hardness]-1.700}
Copper, Chronic
WER*0.960 • e^{0.8545[ln hardness]-1.702}
Lead, Acute
WER*{1.46203-[ln hardness](0.145712)} • e^{1.273[ln hardness]-1.460}
Lead, Chronic
WER*{1.46203-[ln hardness](0.145712)} • e^{1.273[ln hardness]-4.705}
Nickel, Acute
WER*0.998 • e^{0.8460[ln hardness]+2.255}
Nickel, Chronic
WER*0.997 • e^{0.8460[ln hardness]+0.0584}
Silver, Acute
WER*0.85 • e^{1.72[ln hardness]-6.59}
Silver, Chronic
Not applicable
Zinc, Acute
WER*0.978 • e^{0.8473[ln hardness]+0.884}
Zinc, Chronic
WER*0.986 • e^{0.8473[ln hardness]+0.884}
General Information on the Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA)
The RPA process itself did not change as the result of the new metals standards.
However, application of the dissolved and hardness -dependent standards requires
additional consideration in order to establish the numeric standard for each metal of
concern of each individual discharge.
The hardness -based standards require some knowledge of the effluent and instream
(upstream) hardness and so must be calculated case -by -case for each discharge.
Metals limits must be expressed as `total recoverable' metals in accordance with 40 CFR
122.45(c). The discharge -specific standards must be converted to the equivalent total
values for use in the RPA calculations. We will generally rely on default translator values
developed for each metal (more on that below), but it is also possible to consider case -
specific translators developed in accordance with established methodology.
RPA Permitting Guidance/WQBELs for Hardness -Dependent Metals - Freshwater
The RPA is designed to predict the maximum likely effluent concentrations for each
metal of concern, based on recent effluent data, and calculate the allowable effluent
concentrations, based on applicable standards and the critical low -flow values for the
receiving stream.
If the maximum predicted value is greater than the maximum allowed value (chronic or
acute), the discharge has reasonable potential to exceed the standard, which warrants a
permit limit in most cases. If monitoring for a particular pollutant indicates that the
pollutant is not present (i.e. consistently below detection level), then the Division may
remove the monitoring requirement in the reissued permit.
1. To perform a RPA on the Freshwater hardness -dependent metals the Permit
Writer compiles the following information:
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• Critical low flow of the receiving stream, 7Q10 (the spreadsheet
automatically calculates the 1Q10 using the formula 1Q10 = 0.843
(s7Q10, cfs) 0.993
• Effluent hardness and upstream hardness, site -specific data is preferred
• Permitted flow
• Receiving stream classification
2. In order to establish the numeric standard for each hardness -dependent metal of
concern and for each individual discharge, the Permit Writer must first determine
what effluent and instream (upstream) hardness values to use in the equations.
The permit writer reviews DMR's, Effluent Pollutant Scans, and Toxicity Test
results for any hardness data and contacts the Permittee to see if any additional
data is available for instream hardness values, upstream of the discharge.
If no hardness data is available, the permit writer may choose to do an initial
evaluation using a default hardness of 25 mg/L (CaCO3 or (Ca + Mg)).
Minimum and maximum limits on the hardness value used for water quality
calculations are 25 mg/L and 400 mg/L, respectively.
If the use of a default hardness value results in a hardness -dependent metal
showing reasonable potential, the permit writer contacts the Permittee and
requests 5 site -specific effluent and upstream hardness samples over a period of
one week. The RPA is rerun using the new data.
The overall hardness value used in the water quality calculations is calculated as
follows:
Combined Hardness (chronic)
= (Permitted Flow, cfs *Avg. Effluent Hardness, mg/L) x (s7Q10, cfs *Avg. Upstream
Hardness, mg/L)
(Permitted Flow, cfs + s7Q10, cfs)
The Combined Hardness for acute is the same but the calculation uses the 1Q10
flow.
3. The permit writer converts the numeric standard for each metal of concern to a
total recoverable metal, using the EPA Default Partition Coefficients (DPCs) or
site -specific translators, if any have been developed using federally approved
methodology.
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EPA default partition coefficients or the "Fraction Dissolved" converts the
value for dissolved metal at laboratory conditions to total recoverable metal
at in -stream ambient conditions. This factor is calculated using the linear
partition coefficients found in The Metals Translator: Guidance for
Calculating a Total Recoverable Permit Limit from a Dissolved Criterion
(EPA 823-B-96-007, June 1996) and the equation:
Cdiss =
Ctotal
1
1 + { [Kpo] [SSUU+a)] [10-6] }
Where:
ss = in -stream suspended solids concentration [mg/1], minimum of 10 mg/L
used, and
Kpo and a = constants that express the equilibrium relationship between
dissolved and adsorbed forms of metals. A list of constants used for each
hardness -dependent metal can also be found in the RPA program under a
4. The numeric standard for each metal of concern is divided by the default partition
coefficient (or site -specific translator) to obtain a Total Recoverable Metal at
ambient conditions.
In some cases, where an EPA default partition coefficient translator does not exist
(ie. silver), the dissolved numeric standard for each metal of concern is divided by
the EPA conversion factor to obtain a Total Recoverable Metal at ambient
conditions. This method presumes that the metal is dissolved to the same extent as
it was during EPA's criteria development for metals. For more information on
conversion factors see the June, 1996 EPA Translator Guidance Document.
5. The RPA spreadsheet uses a mass balance equation to determine the total
allowable concentration (permit limits) for each pollutant using the following
equation:
Ca = (s7Q10 + Qw) (Cwqs) — (s7Q10) (Cb)
Qw
Where: Ca = allowable effluent concentration (µg/L or mg/L)
Cwqs = NC Water Quality Standard or federal criteria (µg/L or mg/L)
Cb = background concentration: assume zero for all toxicants except NH3*
(µg/L or mg/L)
Qw = permitted effluent flow (cfs, match s7Q10)
s7Q10 = summer low flow used to protect aquatic life from chronic toxicity
and human health through the consumption of water, fish, and shellfish from
noncarcinogens (cfs)
* Discussions are on -going with EPA on how best to address background
concentrations
Flows other than s7Q10 may be incorporated as applicable:
1 Q 10 = used in the equation to protect aquatic life from acute toxicity
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QA = used in the equation to protect human health through the
consumption of water, fish, and shellfish from carcinogens
30Q2 = used in the equation to protect aesthetic quality
6. The permit writer enters the most recent 2-3 years of effluent data for each
pollutant of concern. Data entered must have been taken within four and one-half
years prior to the date of the permit application (40 CFR 122.21). The RPA
spreadsheet estimates the 95th percentile upper concentration of each pollutant.
The Predicted Max concentrations are compared to the Total allowable
concentrations to determine if a permit limit is necessary. If the predicted max
exceeds the acute or chronic Total allowable concentrations, the discharge is
considered to show reasonable potential to violate the water quality standard, and
a permit limit (Total allowable concentration) is included in the permit in
accordance with the U.S. EPA Technical Support Document for Water Quality -
Based Toxics Control published in 1991.
7. When appropriate, permit writers develop facility specific compliance schedules
in accordance with the EPA Headquarters Memo dated May 10, 2007 from James
Hanlon to Alexis Strauss on 40 CFR 122.47 Compliance Schedule Requirements.
8. The Total Chromium NC WQS was removed and replaced with trivalent
chromium and hexavalent chromium Water Quality Standards. As a cost savings
measure, total chromium data results may be used as a conservative surrogate in
cases where there are no analytical results based on chromium III or VI. In these
cases, the projected maximum concentration (95th %) for total chromium will be
compared against water quality standards for chromium III and chromium VI.
9. Effluent hardness sampling and instream hardness sampling, upstream of the
discharge, are inserted into all permits with facilities monitoring for hardness -
dependent metals to ensure the accuracy of the permit limits and to build a more
robust hardness dataset.
10. Hardness and flow values used in the Reasonable Potential Analysis for this
permit included:
Parameter
Value
Comments (Data Source)
Average Effluent Hardness
(mg/L)
[Total as, CaCO3 or (Ca+Mg)]
25
Default value
Average Upstream Hardness
(mg/L)
[Total as, CaCO3 or (Ca+Mg)]
25
Default value
7Q10 summer (cfs)
0.07
BIMS
1 Q 10 (cfs)
0.06
RPA
Permitted Flow (MGD)
0.26
DMR
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Clipping of Advertisement
LEGAL NOTICE
Public Notice
North Carolina
Environmental Management
Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue
a NPDES Wastewater Permit
NC0075965 Burnsville WTP
The North Carolina Environ-
mental Management Commis-
sion proposes to issue a NPDES
wastewater discharge permit to
the person(s) listed below. Writ-
ten comments regarding the pro-
posed permit will be accepted
until 30 days after the publish
date of this notice. The Direc-
tor of the NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR) may hold a
public hearing should there be
a significant degree of public
interest. Please mail comments
and/or information requests
to DWR at the above address.
Interested persons may visit
the DWR at 512 N. Salisbury
Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 to
review information on file. Ad-
ditional information on NPDES
permits and this notice may be
found on our website: http://deq.
nc.gov/about/divisions/water-
resources/w ater-resources-per-
mits/wastewater-branch/npdes-
wastewater/public-notices,or by
calling [phone]. Town
of Burnsville [PO Box 97,
Burnsville, NC 28714-0097]
has requested renewal of per-
mit NC0075965 for its WTP in
Yancey County. This permitted
facility discharges filter -back-
wash wastewater to an unnamed
tributary (UT) to Little Crabtree
Creek in the French Broad River
Basin. Currently total residual
chlorine, total copper, and to-
tal zinc parameters are water
quality limited. This discharge
may affect future allocations in
this segment of the UT to Little
Crabtree Creek.
Published May 19 2021.
NORTH CAROLINA
YANCEY COUNTY
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and
State, duly commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to
administer oaths, personally appeared
Anna Webb
who being first duly sworn, deposes and says: that
he (she) is Business Manager
(Owner, partner, publisher, or other office or employee
authorized to make this affidavit)
of The Yancey Common Times Journal (The Yancey Journal
Inc.) published, issued, and entered as second class mail in
the Town of Burnsville in said County and State; that he (she)
is authorized to make this affidavit and sworn statement; that
the notice or other advertisement, a true copy of which is
attached hereto, was published in The Yancey Common Times
Journal (The Yancey Journal Inc.) on the following dates:
May 19, 2021
and that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper,
document, or advertisement was published was, at the time of
each and every such publication, a newspaper meeting all of
the requirements and qualifications of Section 1-597 of the
General Statutes of North Carolina and was a qualified
newspaper within the meaning of Section 1-597 of the
General Statutes of North Carolina.
This 20 day of May
Avrizz)
(Signature of person making affidavit)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this
day of
My Commission exp
Public
2021
JD
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Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing and Self Monitoring Summary
Town of Burnsville WTP NC0075965/001 County: Yancey Region: ARO Basin: FRB06 Jan Apr Jul Oct SOC_JOC:
Ceri48PF Begin: 5/1/2016 Ceri48PF Monit. @ 9 NonComp: 7Q10: PF: IWC: Freq: Q
J F M A M 1 J A S 0 N D
2017 Pass Pass - Pass - Pass -
2018 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass -
2019 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass -
2020 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass -
2021 Pass - - - - - - -
Town of Cary - Cary/Apex WTP NC0081591/001 County: Wake Region: RRO Basin: CPF05 Jan Apr Jul Oct SOC JOC:
Ceri7dPF Begin: 8/1/2011 Chr Monit: 90% NonComp: 7Q10: PF: IWC: Freq: Q
J F M A M J J A S 0 N D
2017 Pass - Pass - Pass - Pass -
2018 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - Pass -
2019 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass -
2020 Pass - - Pass - - Pass - - Pass -
2021 Pass - - - - - - -
Town of Highlands WTP NC0032778/001 County: Macon
Ceri7dPF Begin: 5/1/2018 Chr Monit: 7% NonComp:
J F M A
2017 Pass
2018 - Pass
2019 - Pass
2020 - - Pass
Region: ARO
7Q10:
M J
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Basin: TRB01 Mar Jun Sep Dec SOC JOC:
PF: IWC: Freq: Q
J A S 0 N D
- - Pass - - Pass
Pass - - Pass
Pass - - Pass
Pass - -
Town of Pilot Mountain WTP NC0068365/001 County: Surry Region: WSRO Basin: YAD03 Jan Apr Jul Oct SOC_JOC:
Ceri7dPF Begin: 7/1/2014 Chr Monit: 4.9% NonComp: 7Q10: PF: IWC: Freq: Q
J F M A M 1 1 A S 0 N D
2017 Pass Pass - - Pass - - Pass -
2018 Pass - Pass - - Pass - - Pass -
2019 Pass - Pass - Pass - Pass -
2020 Pass - - Pass - Pass - Pass -
Town of Plymouth WTP NC0002313/001 County: Washington Region: WARO Basin: ROA09 Mar Jun Sep Dec SOC JOC:
Ceri7dPF Begin: 10/1/2007 Chr Monit: 90% NonComp: 7Q10: PF: na IWC: Freq: Q
J F M A M J J A S 0 N D
2017 - - H - - H H - - H
2018 - H - - H - - H - - H
2019 - H - - H - - H - - H
2020 - H - - - - - -
Legend: P= Fathead minnow (Pimnhales oromelasl. H=No Flow (facility is active). s = Split test between Certified Labs
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Freshwater RPA - 95% Probability/95% Confidence Using Metal Translators
MAXIMUM DATA POINTS = 58
rREQUIRED DATA ENTRY
Table 1. Project Information
Facility Name
WWTP/WTP Class
NPDES Permit
Outfall
Flow, Qw (MGD)
Receiving Stream
HUC Number
Stream Class
❑ CHECK IF HQW OR ORW WQS
Burnsville WTP
PC-1
NC0075965
001
0.260
UT to Little Crabtree Creek
060101080202
❑ Apply WS Hardness WQC
7Q10s (cfs)
7Q1Ow (cfs)
30Q2 (cfs)
QA (cfs)
1Q10s (cfs)
C; Trout
0.07
0.10
0.14
0.39
0.06
Effluent Hardness
25 mg/L (Avg)
Upstream Hardness
25 mg/L (Avg)
Combined Hardness Chronic
25 mg/L
Combined Hardness Acute
25 mg/L
Data Source(s)
❑ CHECK TO APPLY MODEL
BIMS
Table 2. Parameters of Concern
Par01
Par02
Par03
Par04
Par05
Par06
Par07
Par08
Par09
Par10
Par11
Par12
Par13
Par14
Par15
Par16
Par17
Par18
Par19
Par20
Par21
Par22
Par23
Par24
Name
WQS
Type Chronic Modifier
Acute
PQL Units
Arsenic
Aquactic Life
C
150
FW
340
ug/L
Arsenic
Human Health
Water Supply
C
10
HH/WS
N/A
ug/L
Beryllium
Aquatic Life
NC
6.5
FW
65
ug/L
Cadmium
Aquatic Life
NC
0.5899
FW
3.2396
ug/L
Chlorides
Aquatic Life
NC
230
FW
mg/L
Chlorinated Phenolic Compounds
Water Supply
NC
1
A
ug/L
4 Total Phenolic Compounds
Aquatic Life
NC
300
A
ug/L
Chromium III
Aquatic Life
NC
117.7325
FW
905.0818
ug/L
Chromium VI
Aquatic Life
NC
11
FW
16
pg/L
Chromium, Total
Aquatic Life
NC
N/A
FW
N/A
pg/L
Copper
Aquatic Life
NC
7.8806
FW
10.4720
ug/L
Cyanide
Aquatic Life
NC
5
FW
22
10
ug/L
Fluoride
Aquatic Life
NC
1,800
FW
ug/L
Lead
Aquatic Life
NC
2.9416
FW
75.4871
ug/L
Mercury
Aquatic Life
NC
12
FW
0.5
ng/L
Molybdenum
Human Health
NC
2000
HH
ug/L
Nickel
Aquatic Life
NC
37.2313
FW
335.2087
pg/L
Nickel
Water Supply
NC
25.0000
WS
N/A
pg/L
Selenium
Aquatic Life
NC
5
FW
56
ug/L
Silver
Aquatic Life
NC
0.06
FW
0.2964
ug/L
Zinc
Aquatic Life
NC
126.7335
FW
125.7052
ug/L
NC0075965 RPA - Freshwater, input
6/30/2021

REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
H1
Effluent Hardness
Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results
1 25 25 Std Dev.
2 Mean
3 C.V.
4 n
5 10th Per value
6 Average Value
7 Max. Value
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
H2
Use "PASTE SPECIAL
Values" then "COPY"
. Maximum data
points = 58
Upstream Hardness
N/A
25.0000
0.0000
1
25.00 mg/L
25.00 mg/L
25.00 mg/L
Date Data BDL=1/2DL Results
1 25 25 Std Dev. N/A
2 Mean 25.0000
3 C.V. 0.0000
4 n 1
5 10th Per value 25.00 mg/L
6 Average Value 25.00 mg/L
7 Max. Value 25.00 mg/L
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
Use "PASTE SPECIAL
Values" then "COPY"
. Maximum data
points = 58
NC0075965 RPA - Freshwater, data
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Pall
Copper
Date Data
7/6/2016
1/10/2017
4/4/2017
6/22/2017 <
7/18/2017
8/15/2017
9/6/2017
10/5/2017 <
11/30/2017 <
12/20/2017 <
1/9/2018 <
2/6/2018 <
3/6/2018
4/3/2018
4/17/2018 <
5/1/2018 <
6/5/2018
6/19/2018
7/10/2018 <
8/7/2018
9/4/2018 <
10/2/2018
10/15/2018
11/6/2018
12/7/2018 <
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Results
Std Dev.
Mean
C.V.
n
Mult Factor =
Max. Value
Max. Pred Cw
Use "PASTE SPECIAL
Values" then "COPY"
. Maximum data
points = 58
Par21
Zinc
215.0594
44.6885
4.8124
52
1.10
1530.00 ug/L
1683.00 ug/L
Date Data BDL=1/2DL
1/10/2017 100 100
4/4/2017 15 15
7/18/2017 < 1 0.5
10/5/2017 242 242
1/9/2018 181 181
4/3/2018 < 1 0.5
6/5/2018 237 237
7/10/2018 < 1 0.5
10/2/2018 8 8
1/8/2019 145 145
4/2/2019 29 29
7/1/2019 103 103
10/8/2019 < 1 0.5
1/7/2020 32 32
4/7/2020 26 26
7/7/2020 27 27
10/6/2020 19 19
1/5/2021 14.3 14.3
Results
Std Dev.
Mean
C.V.
n
Mult Factor =
Max. Value
Max. Pred Cw
Use "PASTE SPECIAL
Values" then "COPY"
. Maximum data
points = 58
82.5543
65.5722
1.2590
18
1.83
242.0 ug/L
442.9 ug/L
-3-
NC0075965 RPA - Freshwater, data
6/30/2021

Burnsville WTP
NC0075965
Freshwater RPA - 95% Probability/95% Confidence Using Metal Translators
MAXIMUM DATA POINTS = 58
Qw (MGD) = 0.2600
1Q1OS (cfs) = 0.06
7Q1OS (cfs) = 0.07
7Q1OW (cfs) = 0.10
30Q2 (cfs) = 0.14
Avg. Stream Flow, QA (cfs) = 0.39
Receiving Stream: UT to Little Crabtree Creek HUC 060101080202
WWTP/WTP Class: PC-1
IWC% @ 1Q1OS = 87.04103672
IWC% @ 7Q1OS = 85.20084567
IWC% @ 7Q1OW = 80.11928429
IWC% @ 30Q2 = 74.21731123
IW%C @ QA = 50.81967213
Stream Class: C; Trout
Outfall 001
Qw = 0.26 MGD
COMBINED HARDNESS (m2/L)
Acute = 25 mg/L
Chronic = 25 mg/L
PARAMETER
TYPE
NC STANDARDS OR EPA CRITERIA
J
a
F
D
REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Chronic
Applied
Standard
Acute
11
# Det. Max Pred Cw Allowable Cw
Copper
NC
7.8806
FW(7Q10s)
10.4720
ug/L
52
22
1,683.00
Acute: 12.03
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Chronic: 9.25
13 value(s) > Allowable Cw
RP shown - apply Monthly Monitoring with Limit
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
RP shown - apply Monthly Monitoring with Limit
Zinc
NC
126.7335
FW(7Q10s)
125.7052
ug/L
18
14
442.9
Acute: 144.4
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Chronic: 148.7
3 value(s) > Allowable Cw
RP shown - apply Monthly Monitoring with Limit
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
RP shown - apply Monthly Monitoring with Limit
Page 4 of 49
NC0075965 RPA - Freshwater, rpa
6/30/2021

NH3/TRC WLA Calculations
Facility: Burnsville WTP
PermitNo. NC0075965
Prepared By: Brianna Young
Enter Design Flow (MGD):
Enter s7Q10 (cfs):
Enter w7Q10 (cfs):
0.26
0.07
0.1
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Daily Maximum Limit (ug/I)
s7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (UG/L)
Upstream Bkgd (ug/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (ug/I)
Fecal Coliform
Monthly Average Limit:
(If DF >331; Monitor)
(If DF<331; Limit)
Dilution Factor (DF)
0.07
0.26
0.403
17.0
0
85.20
20
Ammonia (Summer)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/I)
s7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
Upstream Bkgd (mg/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (mg/I)
Ammonia (Winter)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/I)
w7Q10 (CFS)
200/100m1 DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
1.17 Upstream Bkgd (mg/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (mg/I)
Total Residual Chlorine
1. Cap Daily Max limit at 28 ug/I to protect for acute toxicity
Ammonia (as NH3-N)
1. If Allowable Conc > 35 mg/I, Monitor Only
2. Monthly Avg limit x 3 = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals)
3. Monthly Avg limit x 5 = Daily Max limit (Non-Munis)
If the allowable ammonia concentration is > 35 mg/L, no limit shall be imposed
0.07
0.26
0.403
1.0
0.22
85.20
1.1
0.1
0.26
0.403
1.8
0.22
80.12
2.2
Fecal Coliform
1. Monthly Avg limit x 2 = 400/100 ml = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) = Daily Max limit (Non -Muni)

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 02/26/21 Page 1 01 1
Permit: nc0075965
Facility Name: %
Major Minor:
MRs Betweei 1 - 2016 and 2 - 2021 Region: %
Param Nam( % County: %
Violation Category:%
Subbasin:%
Program Category: %
Violation Action: %
PERMIT: NC0075965
FACILITY: Town of Burnsville - Burnsville WTP
COUNTY: Yancey
REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL
REPORT
LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION UNIT OF
FREQUENCY
DATE MEASURE
LIMIT
CALCULATED
VALUE
Over
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
10-2016 001
11-2016 001
12-2016 001
02-2017 001
03-2017 001
05-2017 001
Reporting Violation
MONITORING
REPORT OUTFALL
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
LOCATION
Copper, Total (as Cu)
Copper, Total (as Cu)
Copper, Total (as Cu)
Copper, Total (as Cu)
Copper, Total (as Cu)
Copper, Total (as Cu)
PARAMETER
10/31/16 Monthly
11/30/16 Monthly
12/31/16 Monthly
02/28/17 Monthly
03/31/17 Monthly
05/31/17 Monthly
ug/I
ug/I
ug/I
ug/I
ug/I
ug/I
VIOLATION UNIT OF
DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE
LIMIT
CALCULATED
VALUE
Over
Frequency Violation
Frequency Violation
Frequency Violation
Frequency Violation
Frequency Violation
Frequency Violation
Proceed to
Enforcement Case
Proceed to
Enforcement Case
Proceed to
Enforcement Case
Proceed to
Enforcement Case
Proceed to NOV
Proceed to NOV
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
09-2019
10-2019
11 -2019
12-2019
10/31/19
12/01/19
12/31/19
01 /31 /20
Late/Missing DMR
Late/Missing DMR
Late/Missing DMR
Late/Missing DMR
Proceed to NOV
Proceed to NOV
Proceed to NOV
Proceed to NOV

Young, Brianna A
From: Thomas, Zachary T
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:23 AM
To: Young, Brianna A
Cc: Moore, Cindy
Subject: RE: NPDES Permits NC0046345 and NC0075965
Hi Brianna,
Everything for Tox looks good!
Thank you,
Zach Thomas
Environmental Specialist II
Aquatic Toxicology Branch
NCDEQ— Division of Water Resources
919-743-8439
Submit ATForms electronically to: [e-mail]
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and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 3:32 PM
To: Thomas, Zachary T <[e-mail]>
Cc: Moore, Cindy <[e-mail]>
Subject: NPDES Permits NC0046345 and NC0075965
Good afternoon,
The Reidsville WTP (NC0046345) and Burnsville WTP (NC0075965) have been submitted for public notice this week.
Please provide any comments by June 11, 2021.
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS
Environmental Specialist II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
NC DEQ/ Division of Water Resources
Office: 919-707-3619
[e-mail] (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Young, Brianna A
From: Davidson, Landon
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:51 PM
To: Young, Brianna A; Heim, Tim
Cc: Boss, Daniel J
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
Sounds good, thanks.
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office
828 230 4057 mobile
[e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:47 PM
To: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>; Heim, Tim <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
I plan on putting this in the May 11th public notice (which is the next notice since I won't make it today). Once it goes
through peer review in the central office, I can send you a copy that you can share with the Town if review is completed
before the 11th. Does that work for you all?
Brianna Young, MS
Environmental Specialist II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
NC DEQ/ Division of Water Resources
Office: 919-707-3619
[e-mail] (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina
Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
i

Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has adjusted
operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts.
To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with
the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your
patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time.
From: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:43 PM
To: Young, Brianna A <[e-mail]>; Heim, Tim <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
Thanks, this is helpful. When can we share this info with the Town and engineer? I don't necessarily see it impacting the
SOC, as that will be more collection system, but possibly.
L
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office
828 230 4057 mobile
[e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:36 PM
To: Heim, Tim <[e-mail]>; Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
The proposed draft permit is attached. Limits have been added with a compliance schedule to last 1 permit cycle.
Brianna Young, MS
Environmental Specialist II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
NC DEQ/ Division of Water Resources
Office: 919-707-3619
[e-mail] (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with
the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your
patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time.
From: Heim, Tim <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:30 PM
To: Young, Brianna A <[e-mail]>; Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
Can you summarize the change? I'll evaluate the need for a meeting and talk to Landon.
From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:27 PM
To: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>; Heim, Tim <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
I have completed the RPA for the Burnsville WTP (NC0075965). Based on the analysis, they would be getting new limits
for copper and zinc. If you would like to talk about this (as Landon previously indicated they may be submitting an SOC
application), please let me know and I'd be happy to schedule a meeting to discuss.
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS
Environmental Specialist II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
NC DEQ/ Division of Water Resources
Office: 919-707-3619
[e-mail] (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina
Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has adjusted
operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts.
To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with
the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your
patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time.
From: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 10:47 AM
3

To: Young, Brianna A <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>; Heim, Tim <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
Thanks. Burnsville is somewhat close to submitting an SOC application. More on that later but not sure if that impacts
the permit renewal. If there are forthcoming changes or new limits, ideally we would hear about those early in this
process.
Regards
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office
828 230 4057 mobile
[e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 10:44 AM
To: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>; Wiggs, Linda <[e-mail]>
Subject: Permit renewal review
Good morning Landon,
I will be starting the reviews for the Spruce Pine WTP (NC0082767) and Burnsville WTP (NC0075965) since the renewal
applications were finally received. Please let me know if any concerns should be addressed on these permits during
renewal.
Thanks!
Brianna Young, MS
Environmental Specialist II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources
Office: 919-707-3619
Brianna.Young(c�ncdenr.gov (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina
Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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Young, Brianna A
From: Davidson, Landon
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 10:57 AM
To: Young, Brianna A
Cc: Boss, Daniel J; Heim, Tim
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
Yes, SOC limits could possibly be interim relaxed limits which would also be beneficial to have those already evaluated
while you are working through it. Lastly, we can expect some level of comment due to the non-compliance occurring
during this cycle.
L
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office
828 230 4057 mobile
[e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 10:54 AM
To: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>; Heim, Tim <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
Thanks for the heads up on Burnsville. Once I get the RPA run, I'll let you know what it shows. Any SOC would trump
the permit; the permit limits adjusted in the SOC would just become effective upon termination of the SOC. We can talk
about that more if you would like once I get more into the permit.
Brianna Young, MS
Environmental Specialist II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources
Office: 919-707-3619
[e-mail] (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina
1

Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has
adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are
on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to
appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your
requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time.
From: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 10:47 AM
To: Young, Brianna A <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>; Heim, Tim <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Permit renewal review
Thanks. Burnsville is somewhat close to submitting an SOC application. More on that later but not sure if that impacts
the permit renewal. If there are forthcoming changes or new limits, ideally we would hear about those early in this
process.
Regards
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office
828 230 4057 mobile
[e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 10:44 AM
To: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boss, Daniel J <[e-mail]>; Wiggs, Linda <[e-mail]>
Subject: Permit renewal review
Good morning Landon,
I will be starting the reviews for the Spruce Pine WTP (NC0082767) and Burnsville WTP (NC0075965) since the renewal
applications were finally received. Please let me know if any concerns should be addressed on these permits during
renewal.
Thanks!
Brianna Young, MS
Environmental Specialist II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
2

NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources
Office: 919-707-3619
Brianna.Young(ancdenr.gov (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina
Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has
adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are
on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to
appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your
requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time.
3

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number
NC0075965
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Dillon Lundy, Public Works Director
Burnsville WTP
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville
NC 28714
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 690 Reservoir Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
Burnsville
NC 28714
Yancey
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Water Quality Lab and Operations
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1167
City Banner Elk
State / Zip Code NC 28604
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number (828 ) 898-6255
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑
State ❑
Private ❑ Public El
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener
b. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Raw water is treated with chlorine gas, polyaluminum chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and
orthopolyphosphate without zinc.
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Wastewater is filtered through a sand filter tank to remove chlorine and solids prior to
being discharged.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge:
Continuous ❑ Intermittent El
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 Days on Average
Duration: 15-20 Minutes
Discharge is infrequent and occurs when the filters at the plant are backwashed. Sediment basins
are drained every 4 months.
11. Plant design potable flowrate 1.0 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.048 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Discharge occurs into an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek, classified C-Trout
waters in the French Broad River Basin.
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Alum / aluminum sulfate
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate
Yes X No
Yes No X
Fluoride Yes No X
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines Yes No X
Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 Yes No X
List any other additives below:
There are no additives other than what is listed above in the treatment description.
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No Ej
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
y New applicants are highly encouraged to contact a permit coordinator with the
NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Dillon Lundy Public Works Director
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission Implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate
Fluoride
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines
Yes
Yes
Yes
No X
No X
No X
Zinc -orthophosphate or Sweetwater CP1236 Yes No X
List any other additives below;
There are no addititives other than what is listed above in the treatment description.
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including storniwater].
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15,
• New applicants are highly encouraged to contact a permit coordinator with the
NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Analyses of source water collected
• Engineering Alternative Analysis
• Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Dillon Lundy
Public Works Director
Prince name gf Per Signing Title
,/2
tgnature of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification rn any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders Inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shalt be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a line not to exceed $25,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, fora similar offense.)

Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax [phone]
BURNSVILLE WTP SOLIDS HANDLING PLAN
Sludge from the Burnsville WTP is pumped and hauled to the Burnsville Wastewater
Plant digester, where it is de -watered and the resultant product is sent to the Foothills
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
• Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener
6. Description of source water(s) (Le. groundwater, surface water)
Surface
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Raw water is treated with chlorine gas, polyaluminum chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and
orthopolyphosphate without zinc.
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment processes) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Wastewater is filtered through a sand filter tank to remove chlorine prior to being
discharged.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge:
Continuous ❑ Intermittent El
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: See Below Duration:
Discharge is infrequent and occurs when the filters at the plant are backwashed.
11. Plant design potable flowrate 1.0 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.048 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Discharge occurs into an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek, classified C-Trout
waters in the French Broad River Basin.
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number
NC0075965
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Dillon Lundy, Public Works Director
Burnsville WTP
P.O. Box 97
Burnsville
NC 28714
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
townofburnsviile.org
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
690 Reservoir Road
Burnsville
NC 28714
Yancey
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORCJ
Name Water Quality Lab and Operations
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1167
City Banner Elk
State-/ Zip Code NC-28604
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal El
State ❑
Private El Public El

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
❑ Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
El Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
® Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener
6. Description of source water(s) (Le. groundwater, surface water)
Surface
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Raw water is treated, with chlorine gas, polyaluminum chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and
orthopolyphosphate without zinc.
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment processes) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Wastewater is filtered through a sand filter tank to remove chlorine prior to being
discharged.
9. Number of separate discharge points: I
Outfall Identification numbers) 001
10. Frequency of discharge:
Continuous ® Intermittent ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
11. Plant design potable flowrate 1.0 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.048 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfa££, including
latitude and longitude):
Discharge occurs into an unnamed tributary to Little Crabtree Creek, classified C-Trout
waters in the French Broad River Basin.
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Alum / aluminum sulfate
Yes No X

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate
Fluoride
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines
Yes
Yes
Yes X
No X
No X
No
Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 Yes No X
List any other additives below:
There are no addititives other than what is listed above in the treatment description.
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No El
15. Additional Information:
> Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
> Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
> New applicants are highly encouraged to contact a permit coordinator with the
NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
> Analyses of source water collected
> Engineering Alternative Analysis
> Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information it true, complete, and accurate.
Dillon Lundy Public Works Director
Prince name of Per Signing Title
ignature of Applicant Date
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record. report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders Inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (1$ I1.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)

Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax [phone]
BURNSVILLE WTP SOLIDS HANDLING PLAN
Sludge from the Burnsville WTP is pumped and hauled to the Burnsville Wastewater
Plant digester, where it is de -watered and the resultant product is sent to the Foothills
Landfill in Lenoir, North Carolina.

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