NC0020061_LM-2023-0003_20230130

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Town of Spring Hope
Facility Name: Spring Hope WWTP
Permit Number: NCO020061
County: Nash
Case Number: LM-2023-0003
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
Discharging effluent exceeding permit limits for fecal coliform could cause water quality standard violations. Not
monitoring for temperature, and total flow increases risks to public health.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Weekly maximum permit limit for fecal coliform was exceeded by 505% over permit limit on 07.09.2022, by 505% over
permit limit on 07.16.2022, by 505% over permit limit on 07.23.2022, by 505% over permit on 07.30.2022. Monthly
permit limit for fecal coliform was exceeded by 1,110% over the permit limit. Temperature was not monitored on
07.02.2022. Flow in conduit was not monitored for 07.01.2022, 07.02.2022, 07.03.2022, and 07.04.2022.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Discharging effluent exceeding permit limits for fecal coliform could cause water quality standard violations. Not
monitoring for temperature, and total flow increases risks to public health.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of rectifying the damage is not given.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
It is believed that no money was saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear that the violations were committed willfully or intentionally.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
There have been two enforcements within the past 12 months.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$38.85
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

RO'Y COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
0lredor
Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4115 5788
Return Receipt Requested
Andrew Deionno, Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
PO Box 87
Spring Hope, NC 27882
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quallty
January 30, 2023
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO020061
Town of Spring Hope
Spring Hope WWTP
Case No. LM-2023-0003
Nash County
Dear Mr. Deionno:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,913.85 ($1,875.00 civil
penalty + $38.85 enforcement costs) against Town of Spring Hope.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Spring Hope for the month of July 2022. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0020061.
The violations, which occurred in July 2022, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Spring Hope violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO020061 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, Scott
Vinson, Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town
of Spring Hope:
750.00 1 of I violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0020061, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Geometric Mean for Coliform Fecal
MF, MFC Broth,_44.5 C
1 000.00 4 of 4 violations of G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) and Permit No. NCO020061, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for Coliform Fecal
MF MFC Broth 44.5 C
00.00 for 4 of the 4 failures to properly monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant in violation of
Permit No. NC0020061.
25.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Temperature, Water Deg. Centigrade in violation of
Permit No. NCO020061.
1 875.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
38.85 Enforcement Costs
1 913.85 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143 B-282. I (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.

Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of.
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.

In order to request remissionyou must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
O tioe 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearines:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all guestions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing,process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties maybe assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.

If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Hayes with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Laserfiche

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LM-2023-0003 County: Nash
Assessed Party: Town of Spring Hope
Permit No.: NC0020061 Amount Assessed: $1,913.85
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF NASH
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STII'ULATION OF FACTS
Town of Spring Hope )
Spring Hope WWTP )
PERMIT NO. NCO020061 } CASE NO. LM-2023-0003
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling 1 M3.85 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated January 30, 2023, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of y
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
:, 20.
SIGNATURE

PERMIT:
NCO020061
FACILITY:
Spring Hope WWTP
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation
Report
Date
MonthNr Parameter
7/9/2022
7-2022 Coliform, Fecal MF,
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
7/16/2022 7-2022 Coliform, Fecal MF,
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
7/23/2022 7-2022 Coliform, Fecal MF,
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
7/30/2022 7-2022 Coliform, Fecal MF,
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
ATTACHMENT A
Town of Spring Hope
CASE NUMBER: LM-2023-0003
REGION: Raleigh
COUNTY: Nash
Unit of
Limit
Calculated % Over
Violation
Penalty
Frequency
Measure
Value
Value
Limit
Type
Amount
Weekly
#1100ml
400
2,420
505.0
Weekly
$250.00
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
Weekly
#1100ml
400
2,420
505.0
Weekly
$250.00
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
Weekly
#/100ml
400
2,420
505.0
Weekly
$250.00
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
Weekly #1100ml 40p
7/31/2022 7-2022 Coliform, Fecal MF, Weekly #1100ml 200
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
MONITORING VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:
Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Date MonthNr
Parameter
7/2/2022 7-2022
Temperature, Water
Deg. Centigrade
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Influent
2,420 505.0 Weekly
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
2,420 1,110.0 Monthly
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type
5 X week deg c Frequency
Violation
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation
Date MonthlYr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type
7/1/2022 7-2022 Flow, in conduit or thru Continuous mgd Frequency
treatment plant Violation
$250.00
iyl.7V.VU
Penalty
Amount
$25.00
Penalty
Amount
$25.00

7/2/2022 7-2022 Flow, in conduit or thru Continuous
treatment plant
7/3/2022 7-2022 Flow, in conduit or thru Continuous
treatment plant
7/4/2022 7-2022 Flow, in conduit or thru Continuous
treatment plant
mgd
mgd
mgd
Frequency $25.00
Violation
Frequency $25.00
Violation
Frequency $25.00
Violation

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12 December 2022�`*���
NC Dept of Environmental Quality
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office DEC X 9'�''
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Raleigh Re
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Raleigh, NC 27609
Notice of Violation Tracking No. NOVs 2022-LM-0080; 2022-LV0861.; and 2022-LV-0862
Collection System Permit No. NC0020061, Spring Hope WWTP, Nash County
Mr. Vinson and Ms. Manuel:
The Town of Spring Hope appreciates the opportunity to respond to NOVs-2022-LM-0080,
2022-LV-00861, and 2022- LV-00862, all dated 21 November 2022, and we trust that the
information provided herein will result in no further punitive action by the Division.
For the previous 10 years and up until 4 July 2022, the Town of Spring Hope relied on the
third part contract operator Envirolink to operate the collection system and Spring Hope
WWTP. It was clear that the Town's collection and treatment operations had suffered as a
result. Proper maintenance and repairs of the system and the plant were clearly ignored. I
cannot emphasize enough the extent of the neglect that had taken place under Envirolink.
Effective 5 July 2022 the Town of Spring Hope returned to in. -house wastewater collection
and treatment operations. The WWTP was turned over to a transitional operator, Mr. Danny
Gray of G-2 Utilities. Mr. Gray served in this capacity from 5 July 2022 until 1 September
2022 whereupon Mr. Andy Matthews of Matthews Environmental took over as the Town's
contract WWTP operator. The Town also works closely and seeks technical assistance from
North Carolina Rural Water Association.
Upon taking over the facility on 05 July 2022, Mr. Bobby Ball, Spring Hope Public Works
Director, discovered the chlorine injection pump not working at the WWTP. On 08 July 2022
Mr. Ball ordered a chlorine injection pump. In the interim, he substituted the existing pump
from the Ash St well (Ash St well was off line and awaiting well service). The new pump
arrived at the Town two weeks later and was installed at the Ash St well on the week of 25
July 2022. Mr. Gray identified the substituted chlorine pump as not working on 02 August
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2022. A new pump was ordered that week for the WWTP, but was not received until 12
September 2022, and was installed that week.
The Town of Spring Hope is dedicated to operating the collection system and WWTP facility
as completely compliant. While violations are rare, they sometimes occur. The
circumstances in the current case have extenuating circumstances. Therefore, we
respectfully request that the Division consider these mitigating factors and take no further
punitive action. If we can be of any further assistance or additional information is needed,
please this office at 252-478-5186.
Sincerely,
Andrew DeIonno, Town Manager
CC: Bobby Ball, Director of Public Works
Andy Matthews, Matthews Environmental

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Andrew Deionno, Town Manager
Town of Spring Hope
PO Box 87
Spring Hope, NC 27882
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November 21, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LM-0080
Permit No. NCO020061
Spring Hope WWTP
Nash County
A review of the July 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
Indicated below:
Sample
Location
001 Effluent
Parameter
Colfform, Feral MF, MFC Broth,
44.5 C (31616)
Date
7/9/2022
001 Effluent 611f6rm, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 7/16/2022
44.5 C (31616)
001 Effluent
001 Effluent
001 Efiiuent
Lima
Value
400
400
- Golifarm, Fecal MF, MFc Broth, 7/23/2622 400
44.5 C (31616)
CAliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 7/30/2022 400
44.5 C (31616)
C011001'm, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 7/31/2022 200
44.5 C (31616)
Value Type of Violation
2,420 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
2,420 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
2,420 Weekly Geometric Mean &Ceeded
2,420 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
2,420 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded
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Frequency Violation
7/3/2022 Continuous Frequency Violation
7/4/2022
Continuous
Frequency Violation
A Notice of VioNon/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.)143-215.1 and the fadllWs NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.GA, a dvil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond In writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response Is received In this Office within the 10-day pod, a cN0 penalty a rrant may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent,.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 In_Section E, the Permittee Is required to verbally notify the Regional
011iee as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility Including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
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Sincerely,
PL Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional operations Section
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Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Permit No. NCO020061
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Dear Deionno:
A review of the July 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the vlolatlon(s)
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME. Spring Hope WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 07-2022 (July 2022)
PERMIT VERSION. 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
CLASS: WW-2 COUNTY: Nash
ORC: Daniel F Gray ORC CERT NUMBER: 5287
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0 STATUS: Submitted
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO
•*r• No Reporting Reason- ENFRUSE -- No Flow-Reuse/Rccycic, ENVWTHR - No Visitation - Adverse Weather; NOFLOW - No Flow; HOLIDAY - No Visitation Holiday
Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR NC002006I Ver_L0_7_2022.pdf)

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
PERMIT VERSION. 5.0
PERMIT STATUS- Active
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope WWTP
CLASS: WW-2
COUNTY: Nash
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
ORC: Daniel F Gray
ORC CERT NUMBER: 5287
GRADE: WW-3.
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 07-2022 (July 2022)
VERSION: 1.0
STATUS: Submitted
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001
NO DISCHARGE*: NO
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Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0020061_Ver 1.0 7 2022.pdf)

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 07-2022 (July 2022)
PERMIT VERSION: 5.0
CLASS: W W-2
ORC: Daniel F Gray
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 5287
STATUS: Submitted
SAMPLING LOCATION: INFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001
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Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR_NC0020061 Ver_1.0_7_2022.pdf)

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061 PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 07-2022 (July 2022)
COMPLIANCE STATUS: Non -Compliant
CLASS: W W-2
ORC: Daniel F Gray
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 5287
STATUS: Submitted
SUBMISSION DATE: 10/31/2022
Electronically Certified by Daniel F Gray on 2022-10-31 10:11:32.654
0RC:Certifier S i g n a t u r e : D a n i e I F Gray Phone #:[phone] Date
I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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 pertrtittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall be made as required by part II.E.6 of the
NPDES permit.
Electronically Signed by Andrew Deionno on 2022-10-31 15:27:02.091
Perm ittee'Submitter Signature: ***Andrew Deionno Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: NC Hwy 581 S Spring Hope NC 27882 Permit Expiration Date: IW31/2024
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
LAB NAME: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, tNC.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 22-30877
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: jcblenvirochem
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by visiting https:;' deq.nc.gov."abouVdivisions/water-resources/edmr/user-documentation.
FOOTNOTES
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: YES indicates that No Flow/Discharge occurred and, as a result, no data is reported for any parameter on the DMR for the
entire monitoring period.
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).
Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR NC0020061_Ver_1.0 7 2022.pdf)

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO020061 PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: Spring Hope WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Spring Hope
GRADE: W W-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 07-2022 (July 2022)
Report Comments:
FECAL COLIFORM EXCEEDS LIMITS
CLASS: WW2
ORC: Daniel F Gray
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
COUNTY: Nash
ORC CERT NUMBER: 5287
STATUS: Submitted

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DocuSlgn Envelope ID: 6A18ADE3-76EF-47D6-BA9F-B1C10E7AE458
Permit NCO020061
Grade 1 Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G .03021
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
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, the
Town of Spring Hope
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Spring Hope WWTP
NC Highway 581
Spring Hope
Nash County
to receiving waters designated as the Tar River in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2020
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2024.
Signed this day Jul y 10, 2020
Docuftned by:
83281344ME134A1...
S. Daniel Smith, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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locu5ign Envelope ID:6A18ADE3-76EF-47D6-BA9F-B1C10E7AE458
Permit NCO020061
Grade I Biological Water Pollution Control System [ISA NCAC 08G .0302]
PART I.
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Average
Weekly
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Sample
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50060
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00010
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effective 1/1/2016 5
Nitrate/Nitrite Nitrogen
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Effluent
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Effluent
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TP Load 4
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Total Mercury4
Monitor & Report within last 12
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COMER
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pH
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