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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary_
November 2,2012
W.Gary D.Wright
Executive Director of School Operations
Hiwassee Dam K-8&High School
911 Andrews Road
Murphy,North Carolina 28906
Subject: NPDES PERWr ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam K-8 &High School WWTP-Class II
Cherokee County
Dear Mr.Wright:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly,we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. 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 October 15, 2007(or as subsequently amended).
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the 'form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made;this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. 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 permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Kinney of my staff at(919) 807-6388.
Sincerely,
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Charles Wakil
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Permit NC0035386
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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
Cherokee County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Hiwassee Dam K 8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Highway 294, northwest of Murphy
Cherokee County
to receiving waters designated as Thompson Branch in the Hiwassee 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 December 1,2012.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on Augugt 31, 2017.
Signed this day November 2, 2012
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AWakild, .E., Director
Y Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO035386
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore,the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions,;requirements,terms, and provisions included herein.
The Cherokee County Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following
components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Sand filter
♦ Chlorine disinfection
The facility is.located at the Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP,off NC Highway 294,
northwest of Murphy in Cherokee County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Thompson
Branch, a currently classified C stream in sub-basin 04-05-02 of the Hiwassee River Basin.

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Permit NCO035386
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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 MONITORIlVG RE
CHARACTERISTICS QInREMENTS
Monthly Daily ' ' Measurement' Sampler Sample
Parameter Code Average. Oqueucy
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Flow 50050 0.0088 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
5-day(20°C)
C0310 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
C031
Total Suspended Solids 00530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
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C0610 35.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Monthly Grab Effluent
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Fecal Coliform(geometric mean)31616 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 28 µg/L 2/VJeek Grab Effluent
50060
Temperature CC) Weekl Grab Effluent
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pH Not<6.0 nor>9.0 2/Month Grab Effluent
00400 Standard Units
Footnote:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However,the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory(including field certified),even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.

W A T�RQ Michael F.Easley,Governor
`Q William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
U} North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Division of Water QualiV
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Ms.Terelle Beaver
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Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road a WATER QUALITY SECTION F
Murphy,NC 28906 L AS!-,�v,L L E f EGIONAL OFFICE
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0035386
Cherokee County Schools—Hiwassee Dam School WWTP
Cherokee County
Dear Ms.Beaver:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly,
we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. 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 May 9, 1994(or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no substantial changes from the draft permit sent to you on July 18,2007. You are
reminded that this permit includes a new effluent limitation for total residual chlorine(TRC). The limit shall
become effective on May 1,2009,but monitoring for TRC should continue as required under both the current and
the renewed permits.
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty(30)days following receipt of this
letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes,and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings(6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made,this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. 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,the 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 Bob Sledge attelephone number(919)733-
5083,extension 547.
Sincerely,
Coleen H. SullinsA'-
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Permit NCO035386
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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
Cherokee County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Highway 294, northwest of Murphy
Cherokee County
to receiving waters designated as Thompson Branch in the Hiwassee 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 November 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2012.
Signed this day September 21, 2007.
g,Coleen H. Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0035386
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility,whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As,of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective.Therefore,the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions,requirements, terms,and provisions included herein.
The Cherokee County Schools are hereby authorized to:
1 Continue to operate an existing-04WMGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Sand filter
♦ Chlorine disinfection
The facility is located at the Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP, off NC
Highway294, northwest of Murphy in Cherokee County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into Thompson Branch, a class C stream in the Hiwassee River Basin.

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Permit NCO035386
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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:
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BOD,5-day(20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/1VIonth Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
NH3 as N 35.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Monthly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorinel 28 µg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(QC) Weekly Grab Effluent
H2 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Total Residual Chlorine limit will become effective on May 1,2009 (eighteen months
following the effective date of the permit).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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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.
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3 Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act,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 DavDav
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 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 tithe/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. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 25 percent. _The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with(4)above,influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems ,,,
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However,the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four 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 Discha=
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. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period, (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non-toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guidelines] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Da4 Sampl no
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that 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).
DWO or"the Division"
The Division of Water Quality,Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Eagft Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility,or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. 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 leve]j') shall be considered=L
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 Clean Water Act
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthl Average(concentration limt 1
The arithmetic mean of all"daily discharges" of apollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality:
Quarterly Average(concentration Em to The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severearoperty 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)(I of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Pennittee 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 lim to The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during.the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
L Duty*to Co ply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act 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 Pcrmittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a)'of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge,use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act 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 Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 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$25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act 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. [40 CFR 122.41(a) (2)]
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d• Any person who knowing# 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.
[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 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$10,000 per violation,with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed$125,000. [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 which has 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 H. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part H. 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 Rkht§
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. SeverabiliTty
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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 150B-23].
8. Du tv 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. Duty to Rea ply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit[40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
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 Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et.seq.
11. Stgnnat=Requirements
All applications,reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)]
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]
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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]:
"l 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 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, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penakies for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. 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 (�J.
13. Permit Modification.Revocation and R ' suance 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 2H.0100;and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et al.
14. 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 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. 'The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to(or no more than one grade less than)the grade
of the system[15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II,III and IV facility must
➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week,excluding holidays
Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of I SA NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate.the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. 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)]
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. B wassi_n¢of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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 subjectto the
provisions of Paragraphs b.and c.of this section.
b. Notice[40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(l) 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 Pemuttee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
IL 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 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. Up—sets
a. Effect of an upset W 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
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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: A 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 H.E. 6. (b) of this permit
(4)The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H.B.2. of this permit
c. Burden of proof W CFR 122.41 (n) (4)J: The Permittee seeking to establish the occu rence 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 143-2151 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. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503,any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124
Reliability) 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 characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire 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 W CFR 122.41 lnJ.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month andreported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR L 4 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/Water Quality Section
ATTENTION:Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
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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
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 Federal Water Pollution,Control Act (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
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
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act 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$20000 per day of violation,or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years,or both [40 CFR 122.411.
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-individuals)who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used;and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Pemuttee 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 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
pit;
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 Clean Water Act,any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.4101
Section E Reporting Requirements
L 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
2. - Planned Ch s
The Pennittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility,[40 CFR 122.410)). 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
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) (I).
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 Pennittee 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 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act[40 CFR 122.41 (I) (3)].
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 H. 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, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMIL
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6. Twenty-four Hour P ortin g
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 122.410) (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(800) 662-7956,[phone] or(919)733-3300.
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E. 5 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 122.410) (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)J.
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 directly to receiving
waters 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.
10. Availabilit�r 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 143-2151(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act 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
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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).
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143 215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system,as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws,regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year,depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
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 the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct(AtC)permit 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 Monitoring
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. Changes in Discharges 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'
(I) One hundred micrograms per liter 000,µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) 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
0 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";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives; If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terns
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,regulations or laws,the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. 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
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment;Works(POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following.
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if itwere'directly discharging those pollutants;and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit
3. For purposes of this paragraph,adequate notice shall include information on (1)the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW,and(2)any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or;quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B.` Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. ` Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised`to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit'or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to,the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0,unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant,including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD,etc) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 400C
(104°F)unless the Division,upon request of the POTW,approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g.` Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants,except at discharge points designated by the POTW
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user,the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H.0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified,or alternatively,revoked and reissued,to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program,as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b)and(c)and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program,all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8)of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division-approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II,Section D,and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis�A)and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every,five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop,in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c)and 15A NCAC 2H.0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and(b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits�I Z&Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1,the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users,permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table(AT)which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct(&Q
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all ;applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to-the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit gUP)limitations.
7. POTW Inspection&Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance,and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine,independent of information supplied by industrial
users,compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs)at least once per calendar year;and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit-
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31,except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year,
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division-approved pretreatment program,the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15ANCAC 2H.0908.
-9. Enforcement Response Plan(FRPl
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and(c) of the Clean Water Act(40 CFR 405 et. seq.),prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H.0909,and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement.Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports _Rl
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment. Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs,the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR/DWQ/Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users(SIUs)in Significant Non-Compliance(SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary(PPSj
A pretreatment program summary(PPS)on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) &Wficant Non-Compliance Report(SN=
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms(I SFI

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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF)or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table,new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non-Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division-approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results,along
with support information including general records,water quality records,and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish. the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications,shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H.0114 and
15A NCAC 211.0907.
Version 871)2006

Facility information
NPDES permit #: NCO035386 Cherokee County
Facility name: Hiawassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP —
Cherokee County Schools
WWTP class:
WWTP type: 0.0088 MGD WWTP with: 10,000 gallon septic
tank; 14,000 gallon pump tank with duplex
pumps; recirculation splitter valve; flow
distribution box; sand filter; tablet chlorinator;
188 gallon chlorine contact chamber; and
dechlorination unit
WWTP location: 267 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy (@ High School)
Permit address: (7755 NC Hwy 294, northwest of Murphy)
337 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy (@ K-8 School)
Responsible official: Stephen Lane, Ph.D.
Responsible " 's title: Superintendent
Official's location: (Central Office: Kristie Allison - 828-837-2722)
911 Andrews Road; Murphy, NC 28906
Ken Garland, Principal at Hiawasee Dam HS
267 Blue Eagle Circle; Murphy, NC 28906
Phone numbers
828-644-5115 Ken Garland, Principal @ High School
828-837-5799 Central Office - fax
828-506-9450 Mark Teague - cell
1-800-213-4035 Env. Inc. — office - toll-free
828-293-9396 Mark Teague - office — Env. Inc.
828-293-1206 Env. Inc. - fax
Operator information
Contract ORC: Environmental Inc. — contract operations & labs
Mailing address: PO Box 954; Cullowhee, NC 28723
Location address: 5690 Old Cullowhee Road; Cullowhee, NC 28723
Email: [e-mail]
Permit information
Date issued: 11-1-2007
Expiration date: 8-31-2012

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Stream information
Stream & river basin: Thompson Branch; Hiwasee River Basin
Sub-basin: 04-05'02 Quad: Persimmon Ck Grid: G2SW
Stream classification: C Drainage area sq mi: 1.13
Instream Waste Conc.: 2.2 % Average stream flow: 2.4
Summer 7Q10 cfs: 0.6 Winter 7Q10 cfs: 0.7
30Q2 cfs: 0.7
Other information
Directions: From the intersection of US Hwy 64 and
NC Hwy 294. west of Murphy, travel northwest
on Hwy 294, — 7.9 miles to Hiwasee Dam School,
on the left.
Note: The permit contains an error:
The permitted flow should be 0.0088 MGD,
Not 0.088 MGD.
Please correct this at the next renewal cycle.

i WTF Michael F. Easley
�QQ AA Governor
G trfiiL, William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
r- NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
.� Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
; F� r rD' sion of Water Quality
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January 17,20 1f
FEB 20
Ms.Terelle Beaver
Cherokee County Schoolsyf'p11ALiTi'f SECTION
911 Andrews Road i yl RE-ZONAL OFFICE
Murphy,North Carolina 28906
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0035386
Hiwassee Dam Schools WWTP
Cherokee County
Dear Ms.Beaver:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly,we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. 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 May 9, 1994(or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on October 30,2002.
The Division is currently in the process of implementing a Water Quality Standard for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
and expects to introduce permit limits statewide in April 2003.Although TRC is not currently limited in this permit,
the Division recommends that you prepare a budget and schedule construction of facility upgrades to restrict the
discharge of TRC (or explore alternative methods of disinfection). Future renewals of this permit will include a
TRC limit of between 17 µg/L and 28 µg/L.
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you,you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty(30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes,and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. 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,the 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 Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083,extension 511.
Sincerely,
,_;RIGINAL SIGNED L"
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek,P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
N.C.Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit Phone:[phone],extension 511
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Fax:[phone]
Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us e-mail:[e-mail]

4 Permit NCO035386
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER 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,the
Cherokee County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Highway 294, northwest of Murphy
Cherokee County
to receiving waters designated as Thompson Branch in the Hiwassee 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 March 1, 2003
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2007.
Signed this'day January 17, 2003.
RIGINAL SIGNED F'
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC003'--.
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Cherokee County Schools are hereby authorized to:
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1. Continue to operate an existing$S$$-MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Sand filter
♦ Chlorine disinfection
The facility is located at the Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP, off NC
Highway294 northwest of Murphy in Cherokee County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
Thompson Branch, a class C stream in the Hiwassee River Basin.

Permit NCO035386
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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:
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Flow - 1-MG D Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
NHs as N 35.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Monthly Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
Tota sidual Chlorine 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(°C) Weekly Grab Effluent
PH1 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The pH shall not be less an 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no disch rge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Latitude 35°06'15" Longitude 84013'28"
Map# G2SW Sub-basin 04-05-02 CONTOUR INTERVAL 40 FEET
Stream Class C QUAD LOCATION
Discharge Class 100% Domestic Hiwassee Dam School
Receivina_Stream Thompson Branch NCO035386
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Design 0:0088 MGD Septic Tank Sand Filter

PART I
(Continued)
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with
the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit
unless specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. 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
schedule requirements.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority: The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or"the Division" Means the Division of Water Quality,Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
3. EMC Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act,as amended,
33 USC 1251,et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic
mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum
by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average"in Part 1 of
the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured,divided
by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an
arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing
this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge"is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum
daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily Maximum,"in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by
adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of
days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average"in Part 1 of the permit.
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria,is the sum of the concentrations
of all dailydischarges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation
is identified as "Monthly Average" under"Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.

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6. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week (atitlnmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal
to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal
coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This
limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits"in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits in Part I of the
permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under"Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved
oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one
dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average
concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average"in the text of Part 1.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is
identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation"in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods:January through March,April through
June,July through September,and October through December.
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the
sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility,which occurs continually
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.
8. Tomes of Samples
a. Composite Sample:A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) 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

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8. a. (2) 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 present
gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system,or
(3) a single,continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than
once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour
except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases,
effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period which are
equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case
may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours not the number of
samples less than four (4) during a 24-hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15
minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or
the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided
by the number of individual values.
b. 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 equivalent 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 0).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its
respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Dav: A calendar day is defined as 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.
11. Hazardous Substance: A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant: A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water
Act.
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 Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action;for permit termination,revocation and reissuance,
or modification;or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act 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.

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1. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty
not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition
is subject to criminal penalties of$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions 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. Also, any
person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per
violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C.
1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law,a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) 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. [Ref: North'Carolina General Statute's § 143-215.6A]
d.- Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
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. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to
exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues,with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed$125,000.
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 permits which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting' human health or the
environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) 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. PropertRights
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.
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, and 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.

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8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall finrnish 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 perrnittee shall also fim-fish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request,copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic 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
permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have
a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the
permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Reduirements
All applications,reports,or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified.
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 employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars),if 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.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly
authorized representative only if:
(1) A person described above makes the authorization in writing;
(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.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification:
"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 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, 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."

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12. 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.
13. 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; Tide 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code,Subchapter 2H .0100;and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for
operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive authority to operate this
facility,arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this
number is no longer effective. ] The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the
Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in
responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the
grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type
and any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class H, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays,and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A,NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. Once the facility is classified,
the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Convnission,which designates the operator in responsible
charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50%complete.
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 operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities
or similar systems installed by a pennittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
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.
4. Bussing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means 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.
(2) "Severe property damage" means 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 does
not mean economic loss caused by delays in production.

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4. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
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 c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(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 affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II,
E. 6. of this permit. (24-hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass 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 c. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited. 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 affects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph d.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition: "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable
control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational
error,improperly designed treatment facilities,inadequate treatment facilities,lack of preventive maintenance,
or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. 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.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A 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 II,E. 6. (b) (2) of this permit.
(4)The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II,B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof: In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof.

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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. The permittee
shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge.Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503,any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503.
The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage
Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to
incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in
its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Title 15A,
North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, 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 characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which 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.
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 (DEM No.MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved
by the Director,DEM,postmarked no later than the 30th day 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 /Water Quality 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 are consistent
witli 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. Once-through condenser cooling water flow which is 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.

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4. Test Procedures
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 Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 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.
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.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act 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.
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 and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of
all reports required by this permit, 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 anytime.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit,the permittee shall record the
following information:
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 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 Clean Water Act,any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E REPORTING 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.
2. Planned Changes
The perrittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a
facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the
permit,nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (l).
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 in the permitted facility or activity
which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements,
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be
necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part H. D. 2 of this
permit) 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 the permit, using test procedures
specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR
503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless
otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger 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
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6. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this
paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the
permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of
this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this pernut at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E. 6. of this
permit.
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.
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 directly to receiving
waters 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 in letter form within 5 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availabft 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 of Water Quality. 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 Clean Water Act 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$10,000 per violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to
change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been
issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The perinittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with
the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe:
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";
0) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) 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 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) 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";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally
sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with
the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall
submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of
action within sixty(60) days of notification by the Division.
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty)
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.

NPDES P T APPLICATION - SHORT;�RM D
To be filed only by dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater(<1 MGD flow)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,-NC 27699-1617
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number . NC00
(if known)
Please print or type
1. Mailing address of applicant/permittee:
Facility Name HIWASSEE DAM K-8 and HrVQASSEE DAM HIGH SCHOOL
Owner Name nP1T T�1iTR7 gCunnT.�
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Street Address 911 ANDREWS RD
city M RPHY
State
NC
ZIP Code 28906
Telephone Number ( 828 ) 837-2722
Fax Number ( 828 ) 837-5799
e-mail Address
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Name (If different from above)
Facility Contact Person OLIN O'BARR, PRINCIPAL
Street Address or State Road
City / Zip Code _ MURPHY
County CHEROKEE
Telephone Number ( 828) 644-5115
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification Existing Unpermitted Discharge
Renewal X New Facility
Please provide a description of the expansion/modification:
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities): /`)1)C�D
DISCHARGE WATER GOES INTO SEPTIC TANK, SAND FILTER BED, CHLORINATOR AND
THEN DISCHARGED INTO BRANCH.
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NPD RNHT APPLICATION - SHOR ORM D
To be filed only by dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater(<1 MGD flow)
5. Description of wastewater(check all that apply): \'
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial Number of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School X Number of Students/Staff 470
Other
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
6. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
ONE
7. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
NSA
8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
RE—APPLICATION --see original application
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.
Printed Name of Person Signing
Title
Signature of Applicant Date Signed
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6B(i)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$10,000,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$10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years,or both for a similar offense.)
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CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOLS
NPDES Permit NC0035386
SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Hiwassee Dam School ' s wastewater treatment plan
consists of discharge into a septic tank and sand filter
bed . The system is pumped of sludge periodically as
needed.
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State of North Carolina'
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary NCDENR
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
May 30,2003
Dr.Jeanette Hedrick, Superintendent a 2003
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy,North Carolina 28906
Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 035386AOI
NPDES Permit No. NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
Dear Dr.Hedrick:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Hiwassee Dam School Water Treatment Plant and finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory and
hereby grants authorization for the following:
• Replacement of filter media and piping in the existing sand filtration system
• Installation of lining in the existing sand filter
• Replacement of existing septic tank with new 10,000 gallon tank
• Installation of new 10,000 gallon recirculation tank
• Installation of duplex pumps
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No.NC0035386, issued
January 17,2003, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are
constructed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit. This Authorization to i5 yhe
.
Construct in no way represents an increase above the permitted flow of(�—�'\MGD. enp�ecE�j �(���' c�j
VcLlu i
The Permittee shall notify the Water Quality Supervisor of the Asheville Regional Office,telephone number
[phone], at least forty-eight(48)hours prior to operation of the installed facilities, so that an in-place
inspection can be made.Notification shall be made during the normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m.,Monday through Friday.
Engineer's Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility,the Permittee shall provide
the Division with a certification(copy enclosed)from a professional engineer registered in North Carolina
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit,this
Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications. The Certification should be submitted
to: NCDENR/DWQ,NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/

ATC No. 035386A01
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Requirements for Certified Operator
The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge(ORC)
of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate
type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200. The ORC of the facility must
visit each Class I facility,at least weekly and each Class II,III, and W facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays;and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
Additional Requirements
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference:and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-215.6 for violation
of or failure to act in accordance',with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes,rules,regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies(local,
state, and federal)which have jurisdiction.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the
facility. One(1)copy of the approved plans and specifications is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct,please contact Natalie Sierra,at(919)733-
5083,extension 551.
Sincerely,
an W. Klimek,PE
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications(approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: Asheville Regional Office,Water Quality
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mr.Dan M.Townsend,P.E.—McGill Associates,P.A.
P.O.Box 2259
Asheville,North Carolina 28802

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Dr.Jeanette Hedrick, Superintendent
911 Andrews,Road
Murphy,VC 28906
BOARD OF ZDUCATTON (828)837_2722 BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mmy Ruth Keller,Chairman Winfield Clontc
Dr.Brian Mitch0l,Vice-Chairman Keith Lovin
Dr.David Ac rrnan Randal Shields
Dr.John cAle: January 31, 2003
Mr. Dave Goodrich r
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North Carolina Department of Environment 2003 '
and Natural Resources FEB
Division of Water Quality c -
NPDES Unit tti ,
1617 Mail Service Center `4 { �f E ice=
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
RE: Request for Authorization to Construct Hiwassee Dam School Wastewater
Improvements—Cherokee County Board of Education
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
The Cherokee County Board of Education is requesting an Authorization to Construct for
the subject project. The Hiwassee Dam School currently utilizes a sand filter system,
which was constructed in. 1954, to treat waste generated by the school. Following
treatment, waste is discharged to nearby Thompson Branch under National Pollutant
Discharge Eliminator System Permit Number NCO035386. The existing system is
permitted to discharge 8,800 gallons of waste per day.
In general,the project consists of improvements to the existing sand filter treatment
system. 'These improvements include replacing the existing filter media and piping and
sinstalling a liner underneath the filter. The project also proposes to add a recirculation
feature;consisting of a 10,000-gallon pump tank, duplex pumps and controls, and flow
distribution box. The project will also replace the existing septic tank with a new 10,000-
1. tank.
We look forward to your timely review and approval of this request. If you have any
questions or;require additional information,please do not hesitate to give me a call.
Sincerely,
eanette F. Hedrick Ph.D.
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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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February 13, 2003 _ �U::3
Mr. Dave Goodrich [ 1 8 2003
North Carolina Department of Environment !1! '
and Natural Resources I
Division of Water Quality pca�R _wti'A QUALITYpu,I T sboCE CRANCH
NPDES Unit ----
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: Request for Authorization to Construct
Hiwassee Dam School
Wastewater System Improvements
Cherokee County Schools
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
The Cherokee County Board of Education is requesting an Authorization to Construct for
the subject project. As described in the enclosed "Letter of Request" from Cherokee County
Schools, the subject project consists of improvements to the existing sand filter treatment system.
These improvements include replacing the existing filter media and piping and installing a liner
underneath the filter. The project also proposes to add a recirculation feature, consisting of a
14,000 gallon pump tank, duplex pumps and controls, and flow distribution box. The project
will also replace the existing septic tank with a new 10,000 gallon tank.
Thus,please find enclosed for your review and approval the following:
• One (1) copy of the"Letter of Request
• Three (3) copies of plans and specifications
• Two (2) sets of Design Calculations
• Two (2) copies of a Flow Schematic on 8 1/2 x 1 l paper,
A hydraulic profile and construction sequence are shown on the plans. Furthermore, I
have enclosed one (1) copy of a letter from Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership
Corporation,regarding the history of power reliability at the Hiwassee Dam School.
We look forward to your timely review and approval of this project. If you have any
questions, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
E n g i n e e r i n g • P l a n n i n g F i n a n c e
McGill Associates, P.A. • P.O. Box 2259, Asheville, NC 28802 • 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-0575 • FAX [phone]

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Sincerely,
f Mc(ALL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
DAN M. TOWNSEND, P.E.
Enclosures
cc: Dr. Jeanette Hedrick, Ph.D. w/1
Kerry Becker w/1
Mike Dowd, P.E.
Jeff Bishop, P.E.
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February 11,2003
Mr.Dan Townsend,P.E.
McGill Associates,P.A.
P.O.Box 2259
55 Broad Street
Asheville,NC 28801
Dear Mr.Townsend:
Thank you for your inquiry into the electric utility quality at Hiwassee Dam High School(Union
School)in Cherokee County,North Carolina. 1 believe that it is always good business practice to evaluate
ones product quality and reliability from time to time,and your request has facilitated this assessment for
us with regard to one of our very important customers,Cherokee County Schools.
In the course of investigating outages over the past several years we reviewed data maintained on
what we call"outage sheets"and noted each time the school reported an outage. In addition,we made note
of any outages located nearby in which the school dial not call to report an outage,but they would likely
have been affected. In other words,even if the outage occurred at 11:30 p.m.or on a holiday,for example,
when the school is closed we still counted that as an outage for the school.
Since,.January 1,2001 (the earliest records that we currently have available and maintained)we
have recorded a total of five(5)outages ranging in duration from 45 minutes to around 2.5 hours in length.
The average outage time for all was between 1.5-2.0 hours in duration. One of the outages that occurred on
April 11,2001 was actually an EMC scheduled outage to upgrade equipment in the area(called cutting
over)from 7,200 KW to 14,400 KW. The duration of this outage was about 2 hours. Since the time of that
upgrade we have documented a total of three(3)outages,all weather-related(tree limbs falling on lines),
with the most recent being February 4,2003 after a major wind stone knocked out power to about 6,500 of
our customers in a five-county area. As one can see,the power quality is reasonably high in this area and
outages are not commonplace for the school.
One other item that comes to mind and bears noting is that in the Hiwassee Dam area and the
entire western portion of Cherokee County there is an extremely high growth rate with regard to new
electric service(i.e.-new homes and developments). One of the EMC's current projects is a two-year plan
to develop a sub-station near the Highway 60/Spur 60 area,which would further increase reliability for the
Hiwassee Dam School and would serve to minimize even further the number of outages that occur. This
project is early in the planning process with expected completion in the 4d'Quarter of 2005.
1 hope that this information proves useful to you and your firm. Blue Ridge Mountain EMC loo
forward to providing additional assistance in the future if necessary. Please give me a call with any
questions or concerns.
Most Sincerely,
Erik C.Brmke
Director of Economic Develo
c�1� C�RCE
r` Cc: Joe Satterfield,General Manager-BRMEMC
Mike Kelley,Operations Superintendent—BRMEMC
WILLIE WIRED HAND OWNED BY THOSE WE SERVE
DISTRIBUTOR OF T.V.A.POWER
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FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATION
Request# 6549
Facility Name: Cherokee County Board of Education/Hiwassee Dam School
NPDES No. NCO035386
Type of Waste: Domestic- 100%
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Receiving Stream: Thompson Branch
Stream Classification: C
Subbasin: 040502
County: Cherokee Stream Characteristic:
Regional Office: Asheville USES # 03.5552.0500
Requestor: Kepler Date: 1986
Date of Request: 10/24/91 Drainage Area(mi2): 1.13
Topo Quad: G2SW Summer 7Q10(cfs): 0.6
Winter 7Q10(cfs): 0.7
Average Flow(cfs): 2.4
30Q2 (cfs): 0.7
IWC(%): 2.2p
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken,correspondence with region,EPA,etc.)
This permit should be renewed with a fecal coliform limit of 200/100m1. Facility seems to be in
compliance,but no data exist for fecal coliform. A letter should be sent regarding toxicity of
chlorine. N
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
Recommended by: Date: 1 L 9
Reviewed by
Instream Assessment: 0/2A kid Date: q
Regional Supervisor: Date: i C1
Permits&Engineering: L Date:
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY: OEC I � 1
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Asheville 0"Im
AsheviQe, North Carohng

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CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Existing Limits:
Monthly Average
Wasteflow (MGD): 0.0088
BOD5(mg 30.0
NH3N (mg/1): monitor
DO(mom):
TSS (mg/1): 30.0
Fecal Col. V100 m1): 1000.0
pH (SU): 6-9
Residual Chlorine(µg/1): monitor
Temperature(°C): monitor
Recommended Limits:
Monthly Average
WQ or EL
Wasteflow(MGD): 0.0088
BOD5(mgA): 30.0 WQ
NH3N(mg/1): 35.0 WQ
DO(mg/1):
TSS (mg/1): 30.0 WQ
Fecal Col. (/100 ml): 200.0
pH (SU): 6-9
Residual Chlorine(µg/1): monitor
Temperature(°C): monitor
Limits Changes Due To: Parameters) Affected
Change in 7Q10 data
Change in stream classification
Relocation of discharge
Change in wasteflow
Other(ammonia toxicity)
Instream data
New regulations/standards/procedures x fecal
New facility information
x Parameter(s) are water quality limited. For some parameters,the available load capacity of
the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
OR
No parameters are water quality limited,but this discharge may affect future allocations.

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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION&SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Ad4uacy of Existing Treatment
Has the facility demonstrated the ability to meet the proposed new limits with existing treatment
facilities? Yes / No
If no,which parameters cannot be met?
Would a "phasing in"of the new limits be appropriate?Yes No
If yes,please provide a schedule(and basis for that schedule)with the regional
office recommendations:
If no, why not?
Special Instructions or Conditions
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) (Y or N)
(If yes,then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet,copy of model,or,if not modeled,then old
assumptions that were made,and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? (Y or N) If yes,explain with attachments.

STATF
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
December 17, 1986
Mr. William R. Pipes, Superintendent
Cherokee County Board of Education
P.O. Box 710
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
SUBJECT: Permit No. NCO035386
Authorization to Construct
Hiwassee Dam School
Chlorination Facilities
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Pipes:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received
December 11, 1986 by the Division and final plans and specifications for the subject
project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby
granted for the construction of chlorination facilities consisting of a tablet
chlorinator and a 190 gallon capacity chlorine contact tank to serve Hiwassee Dam
School's existing 6,600 GPD wastewater treatment facility.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III
paragraph C of the NPDES Permit No. NC0035386 issued April 30, 1982, and shall be
subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0064246
The Permittee must employ a certified wastewater operator in
accordance with Part III, paragraph D of the reference permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed
of in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management.
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4' tr r .sei y Division
DEC 29 1986
Pollution Prevention Pays #;
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/253-3341 shall be
notified at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of operation of the in-
stalled disinfection system so that an in-place inspection can be made of
said facilities prior to operation. Such notification to the Regional Supervisor
shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
on Monday through Friday.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting it NPDES
Permit effluent limits, the permittee shall take such immediate corrective action
as may be required by this Division, including the construction of additional
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
One_(1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr.
Donald Safrit, telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 179.
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Cherokee County Health Department
Appalachian Engineering, P.A.
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Mr. Dennis R. Ramsey

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NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County Cherokee
NPDES Permit No. NCO035386
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PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 . Facility and Address : Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County Schools
Post Office Box 710
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
2. Date of Investigation: December 5, 1986
3. Report 'Prepared By : W. E. Anderson
4 . Persons' Contacted and Telephone Number : N/A
Ed Seagle
704/321-3341
5. Directions to Site: From the, intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and N.C.
Highway 294 west of Murphy., travel northwest on Highway 294 approximately
7.9 miles to 'Hiwassee' Dam School on the left.
6. Discharge Point - _Latitude: , 350 06° 15"
Longitude: 84 13' 28°°
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and
discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No . ` 141 SW or USGS Quad Name' Persimmon Creek.
7 . Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : N/A
8. Topography (relationship to flood ;plain included)
Flat.
9 . Location of nearest dwelling: Greater than 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters : Thompson Branch
a. Classification: "C"
b. River Basin and Subbasin No . : Hiwassee
C . Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses : Thompson Branch flows into Shoal Creek which flows into
Apalachia Lake.

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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . Type of wastewater : 100 % Domestic
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Industrial
a . Volume of Wastewater : 0.008,800 MGD
b . Types and quantities of industrial wastewater : None
C . Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater : None
d . Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) N/A
in development approved
should be .required not needed
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2 . Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds N/A
a . highest month in the last 12 months
b . highest year in last 5 years
3a Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subparts N/A
4 . Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing) :
Existing septic tank, surface sand filter, proposed upgrade of disinfection
system.
5 . Sludge handling and disposal scheme : N/A
!" 6 . Treatment plant classification : N/A

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 .
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The proposed installation of a tablet chlorinator should be adequate to meet
permit requirements. There should be a ladder or some other form of access
provided since the chlorinator will be about four feet below the surface. A
180-gallon holding capacity would provide 30 minutes detention for 8,800 gpd;
however, since this is a dosing system, the actual rate of effluent flow is
unknown.
Authorization to Construct should be issued when plans review is satisfactory.
,��bi
Si ature/ f r t p eparer
a ter Quali y Regional upery sor

rrvhPP TountV -*r4vals
William R. Pipes,Superintendent
P.O. BOX 71 0
MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA 28906
' BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION
GEORGE POSTELL,-JR., CHAIRMAN FOREST B. JOHNSON
LARRY McNABB, VICE CHAIRMAN HUBERT WELLS
KENNETH HALL 1L�1�8� MELVIN WEST
WILLIAM (BILL) HALL
Mr. Gil Vinzani, Supervisor
State Engineering Review Group
Division of Environmental Management
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
RE: Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
Dear Mr, Vinzani:
Please use this letter as my official request for
authorization to construct a chlorination facility for the
referenced project.
Sincerely yours,
William R. Pipes
Superintendent
cc: Appalachian Engineering, P.A.

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County-.
Cherokee
in accordance with N.C. General Statutes Chapter 143, Anicic 21
Applicant (name of board, individual,. or others): Apphcot,on Date:
Cherokee County School Board 12/1/86
Project (name of city, village, town, sanitary district, esiabtishnront);
Hiwassee Dam School
FOR:
Brief Project Description :
® Nun-Discharge Treatment/Disposal Facilities
❑ Pretreaf,inent Facilities Construction of a chlorine contact tank and
❑ Sewer Collection System (private) tablet chlorinator.
® Extend Sewer and Sewer Systems (public)
NATURE OF WASTEWATER:
® Sewage
Sludge/Industrial Waste
Other Waste
From(sewers, pretreatment facilities, treatment plants): Serving (city, institution, indust(y):
Sewers i Hiwassee Dam School
Into(name of treatment plant): Tributary To(name of water course):
Hiwassee Dam School
1
At(location of treatment plant):
Hiwassee Dam School
Nome and Complete Address of Engineering Firm:
A2palachian'En ineering, P.A. , P.O. Box 1298, Andrews, N.C. 28901
Treatment Works Capacity to Serve (name of project): For (no, yrs.) Average Daily Gallons Sewage or Waste Flow:
Hiwassee Dam School 1 10 1 6,600
Affect Overall Reduction in Pollution(not applicable for sewer projects): Estimated Costs
Toxic Materials(speedy V.ench, add pages if needed)
B.0 U. (5-day 2(f` C)
% io Sewers 3
Pumping
Suspended Solids % % Station 8
Treatment
T)TA1. SOLIDS o % plant S
•{..;:;:.;O, :• ti.ti Other (specify) -
• � r .. hlorinatibn 1,000.00
Estimated Completion Dare:
Culiform Bacteria % TOTAL TOXIC: MATERIALS 3/87
Applicant assures that proposed works will be constructed, supervised, operated and maintained in accordance with approved plans and
specifications or approved changes theiclo.
Print Nome: Title: Mailing Address:
Roy Pipes Superintendent Cherokee County Schools
Signature- �2 Murphy, N.C. 28906
INST RUCTIONS:
1. Fill-in ALL spaces. If not applicable, enter N/A.
2- Secure opprap-ale signature (mayor/city manager for municipality, chairman for sanitary district board, owner/proper official of corpurut,un,
or legally con3titutod board or commission in charge of proposed works), A letter of authorization is required from proper ofhc,al if
design engineer or other agent signs application,
3. Submit to N.C. Department of Natural Resources and. Community Development, Environmental Monagea,eni, Raleigh, NC, the
original and first copy of application, 2 sets of finalized plans, specifications and other supporting dot. as required by Co,n iss,on Rules
NOTE: Applicotion reviews are scheduled on receipt of COMPLETE information. Generally, 30 aoys are required for pollution abatement projects, 90 days
for other projects
-.For Assistance, call the State Central Office 919/733-5083, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C. or :
isheville [phone] 'Mooresville (704) 663-)699 "Washington [phone] 'W.nston"Solem (919) 761"2351
---'15.9 Woodfin Street 919 North Main street 1502 North Market Street 8003 Silas C,eek Pork-oy Extension
Asheville, NC 28801 Mooresville, NC 28115 Washington, NC 27889 Winston-Solorn, NC 27106
'Fayetteville [phone] 'Raleigh [phone] 'W+Irvington [phone]
Suite 714 Wachovio Building Box 27687 7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Foyeueville, NC 28301 Raleigh, NC 27611 Wilmington, NC 28403

DESIGN CALCULATIONS
CHLORINE CONTACI' 'TANK
HIWASSEL DAM SCHOOL
CI-IEROKEE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
440.people @ 15 GPD/person 6,600 GPD
6,600 - 1440 = 4.58 GPM X 30 minutes = 137.50 gallons
Using a 4 diameter precast concrete manhole, V= D 2 H FOR 2' OF STORAGE
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V-- 25.13 ft' X 7.48 gallons/ft' = 188 gallons

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
t?ivisia�of vvaLor Fcesousces
Mr. John Higdon August 7, 2017 AUG 2 4 2017
Cherokee'County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy NC 28906 water aunt!,,auat!,,yr Ra jonai Operatiors
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School WWTP/Class I
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Higdon:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. 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 October 15,
2007 (or as subsequently amended).
The final permit includes the following significant changes from the existing permit:
➢ Section A.(2.) has been added to require electronic submission of effluent data. Federal
regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs).
➢ Regulatory citations have been added to the permit
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the
legal requirements to obtain any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permit that may be
required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Anjali B. Orlando at
telephone number [phone] or [e-mail].
inc rely,
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.
Director, Division of'Water Resources
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
State of North Carolina 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-branch/npdes-wastewater-permits

Permit NCO035386
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
Cherokee County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Hiwassee Dam School WWTP
7755 NC Highway 294, northwest of Murphy
Cherokee County
to receiving waters designated as Thompson Branch in the Hiwassee 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 September 1, 2017.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2022.
Signed this day August 7, 2017.
4SyG
Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC00353'6,
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are
hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number
is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this
facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included
herein.
The Cherokee County Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Sand filter
♦ Chlorine disinfection
The facility is located at the Hiwassee Dam School WWTP, 775 NC Highway 294,
northwest of Murphy in Cherokee County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
Thompson Branch (stream index 1-77-2), a currently classified C stream in sub-basin 04-
05-02 of the Hiwassee River Basin.
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Part I.
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15 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:
ffFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING REQU11 ElVIE TS
Monthly" Daily Measurement Sampleample
ParameferCoale, Avera a Maximum :.fre 'uenc T 'e F Loication
Flow 0.0088 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD,5-day(20°C) - 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
00530
NHs as N 35.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Monthly Grab Effluent
C0610
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
31616
Total Residual Chlorine2 28 pg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent
50060
Temperature(°C) Weekly Grab Effluent
00010
pH Not 6.0 nor>9.0 2/Month Grab Effluent
00400 Standard Units
Footnote:
1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR
system [see A. (2.)].
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with
the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a
North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
All samples must be taken from a typical discharge event.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS.OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER
THAN TRACE AMOUNTS
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
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Permit NC00353G
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became
effective on December 21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II
of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each
month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted
facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet.
Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross-Media
Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all
discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to
complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original
and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due
to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the
households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted
on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director.
Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. See "How to
Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, 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.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following
compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable:.
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
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The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to
Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at
the time of each'electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website
resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means
the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is
the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting
tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to
access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well.
Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at:
http:/Zwww2.e]2a.gov/compliance/fmal-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-
npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements"
section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To
obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic
reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting
waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty
(60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin
submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not
exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports
shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-applies for and is
granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic
reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting
waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the
period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are
found on the following web page:
http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
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Permit NC00353b.
4. Sianatory Requirements )Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes
Section B. (11.1 (dll
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person
described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that
person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be
delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an
eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more
information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an
eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system
shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.221. 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
qualified 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, 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."
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. 16.11
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years
from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any
time [40 CFR 122.411.
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County: Cherokee Stream Class: C (not to scale)
Receiving Stream: Thompson Branch Sub-Basin: 04-05-02
Latitude: 35'06'15" Grid/Quad: G2SW/Persimmon Ck
Longitude: 84'13'28" HUCM 06020002 NORTH NPDES Permit: NC0035386
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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 Day
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
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(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.
➢ 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).
DWR or"the Division"
The Division of Water Resources,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).
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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:
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 Resources.
Quarterly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property 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
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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
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.
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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. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit[40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic 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 unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director.(The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)]Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications,reports,or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified[40
CFR 122.41(k)].
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]
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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
122.221
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:
7 certify, underpenalty 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 orpersons 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, 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."
12. 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)].
13. 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.
14. 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.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
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).
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(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.
The ORC of each Class I1,111 and IV 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 five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ 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 adefense 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)]
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
ILE.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.
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(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 II.E.6.(b)of this permit.
(4)The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.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.
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. Monitorinu 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 122.410)].
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:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
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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.
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
122.41].
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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 Reporting 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.
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 122.41(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
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.
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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(800)662-7956,[phone] or(919)733-3300.
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 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)].
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. Availabilityof f 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.
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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].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee(NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system,as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws,regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year,depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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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 2011-3941,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 Monitoring
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. Changes in Discharges 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/L)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 anon-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 least90 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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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the defmitions in Part II of this permit,the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non-domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b),(c)or(d)of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i)and 0)and 15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes;operations;or its sludge process,use,or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee)NPDES,collection system,or non-discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes,regulations,or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which,alone or with
discharges from other sources,causes a violation,including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation,of
the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's,if different from the Permittee)NPDES,collection system, or non-discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA,which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage,treatment,recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature.It also includes the collection system,as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402,only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization,or municipality,as defined in section 502(4)of the CWA,which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context,the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a"satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or"SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that[15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW(excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters);or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non-discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia;or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H.0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options,and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User(SIU);or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H.0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2)and thus is a
non-significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following[40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction:of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger,regardless of the means of
transport,which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph,adequate notice shall include information on(1)the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW,and(2)any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
l. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge.At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants,this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition`against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges,into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system[40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including,but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW,but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0,unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant,including oxygen demanding pollutants(BOD,etc.)released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C(104°F)
unless the Division,upon request of the POTW,approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil,non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases,vapors,or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW,including slug loads and other
unusual discharges,which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
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 discharge;the
investigation into possible sources;the period of the discharge,including exact dates and times;if the
discharge has not ceased,the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate,and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit,it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards(40 CFR,Part 403)to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User(IU)discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b)of the Act as amended(which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits,best management practices and narrative requirements).Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User(SIU),the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or,as necessary,a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H.0907(a)and(b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively,revoked and reissued,to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program,as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b)and(c)and 402(b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14)and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H.0900,and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program,all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8)of the CWA,40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H.0900,and the legal authorities,policies,procedures,and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part 11 or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [I 5A
NCAC 02H.0903(b)(32), .0905 and.0906(b)(1);40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)and 403.9(b)(1)and(2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey(1WS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant,as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii)and 15A NCAC 02H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU.Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs,the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas,unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program.The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years,and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and.0906(b)(2);40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division-approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis(HWA)for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs(as required by Parts ILD and ILE.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H.0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3)and.0905]
4. Headworks Analysis(HWA)and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division.Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit(or any subsequent permit modification)the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits(i.e.,an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop,in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c)and 15A NCAC 02H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a)and(b)and 15A NCAC 02H.0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5,local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(10),.0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits(IUP)&Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1,the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users,permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols,reporting requirements,appropriate standard,and special
conditions,and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table(AT)which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs.Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [I5A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916,and.0917;40 CFR 403.5 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct(AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit(AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility.Prior to the issuance of an AtC,the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit(IUP)limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7)and.0905;NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection&Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance,and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine,independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H.0908(e);40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit-limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC'.0908(e); and
c. At least once per year,document an evaluation of any non-significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2),and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division-approved pretreatment program,the industry's pretreatment permit,or in 15A
NCAC 02H.0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v)and(2)(iii);40 CFR
122.440)(2)and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan(ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b)and(c)of the CWA(40 CFR 405 et. seq.),prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H.0909, specific local limitations,and other pretreatment
requirements.All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan(ERP)approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports(PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H.0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports,Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904(b)may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs,the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR)describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken,or proposed,by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary(PPS)on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non-Compliance Report(SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users(Ns)in significant noncompliance(SNC)with pretreatment requirements,and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms(IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users(SLUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms(IDSF)or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table,new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,public notice of
lUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
lUs that are not considered SlUs,and any other information,upon request,which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users(IUs)that were in significant noncompliance(SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division-approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5)and.0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results,along with
support information including general records,water quality records,and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H.0908(f);40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9)and(10)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(3),403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users(SIUs),and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H.0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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Maiiliin2 Address:PO Box 954,Cullowhee,NC 28723
Physical Address: 2675 Skyland Drive, Sylva,NC 28779(828)586-5588
Physical Address: 240-D Swannanoa River Road,Asheville,NC 28805(828)350-8704
Toll Free: [phone],Fax: [phone],Email: evrr �isl, r:
http://www.environmentalinc.co/
May 22, 2017
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations-Asheville Regional Office
Attention: Janet Cantwell
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa,NC 28778
RE: Notice of Violation
Tracking#:NOV—2017-LV-0333
Hiwassee Dam School WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO035386
Cherokee County
Dear Ms. Cantwell,
Per the Notice of Violation for Hiwassee Dam School WWTP; the results for parameter
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total for the for the date 3/21/2017, exceeded the daily maximum
due to the sand filters ponding. We have had the trash tanks pumped and cleaned and
have them on a regular schedule for future cleanings. Also,the sand beds have been
raked down and this too will be done on a regular basis. Since then the Nitrogen,
Ammonia Total has returned to compliance.
If you have any further questions,please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mark Teague
Environmental, Inc.

ROY COOPER
Guz�srvor
' MICHAEL S. REGAN
WaterResouraes S..{";ZIMMECtMAN
Certified Mail#7016-1370-0001-6571-9079
Return Receipt Requested
May 12, 2017
John R Higdon
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0333
Permit No. NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
Dear Perrnittee:
A review of the March 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)for the subject facility'revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen,Ammonia Total(as 3/21/2017 35 40.4 Daily Maximum Exceeded
N)-Concentration(C0610)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.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(SOC).
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Timothy Heim of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Re ervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office- Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Return Receipt Reguested
May 12, 2017
John R Higdon
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0333
Permit No. NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the March 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen,Ammonia Total (as 3/21/2017 35 40.4 Daily Maximum Exceeded
N) -Concentration (C0610)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. 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(SOC).
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Timothy Heim of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
elr
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.�Reg�io ervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit- Enforcement File
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778
828-296-4500

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
w Secretary
Water Resources
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Director
March 30,2017
Mr. John Higdon
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy,NC 28906
Subject: Permit Renewal
Application No. NCO035386
Cherokee County Schools
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Merrill:
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting documentation received on March 20, 2017. The primary reviewer for this renewal
application is Anjah Orlando.
The primary reviewer will review your application, and he will contact you if additional
information is required to complete your permit renewal. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit
does not expire until permit decision on the application is made. Continuation of the current permit
is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit.
Please respond in a timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to
complete the permit application. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the
subject permit,please contact Anjali Orlando at 919-807-6388 or [e-mail].
Sincerely, RECEIVED
I�f/ /`LIMA Division of Water Resources
Wren Thedford APR - 5 2017
Wastewater Branch
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: Central Files Asheville Regional office
NPDES
Asheville Regional Office
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6300

Dr. Jean Co intenclent
911 Andre oad, Mui ,NC 28906
(828)837-2 8)837-5799
www.chero ee.k12.nc.us
March 15, 2017
Wren Thedford
NC DENR/DWR/NPDES Unit
Cherokee County Schools is requesting renewal of Hiwassee Dam School wastewater NPDES
Permit NC0035386. Please find attached the completed application forms and the narrative
description of the sludge management plan for the facility provided by Cherokee County
School's operator, Environmental Inc.
Sincerely,
J�/ crhh*,nt'1Hi on
g
Assistant Superintendent
Cherokee County Schools
REGE1VF91NCDEQ1DVYR
MAR 2
Water Quality
pajMlra,jja Sectlor
Board of Education
Ms. Wanda Arrowood,Chair,Mr. Paul Brown,Vice Chair, Mr. Arnold Mathews, Scribe
Mr. Winfield Clonts, Mr.Tim Coffey, Mr.Jeff Tatham,and Mr.Tim West
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately-owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Resources / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit 0035386
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 Cherokee County Schools
Facility Name Hiwassee Dam School
Mailing Address 911 Andrews Road
City Murphy
State / Zip Code NC / 28906
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address John.higdoncrcherokee.K12.nc.us
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑ n'
Street Address or State Road 775 NC Hwy 294 EC l ❑{ OIDWR
City Murphy MAR 2 0 1017
State / Zip Code NC/28906 Watei Quality
County Cherokee isllt�l��w Section
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Environmental, Inc.
Mailing Address PO BOX 954
City Cullowhee
State / Zip Code NC / 28723
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
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For privately-owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that applyr
Industrial ❑ Number of Employees
Commercial ❑ Number of Employees
Residential ❑ Number of Homes
School ® Number of Students/Staff 470
Other ❑ Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision,mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.): School
Number of persons served: 470
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants:Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfallp
Thompson Branch
S. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities,provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
The installed components include a septic tank, sand filter and chlorine disinfection.
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For privately-owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.0088 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.0055 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.0077 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS:Provide data for the parameters listed.Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples,for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used.If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average.If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest singlereading(Daily Maximum)and Monthly Averageover
the past 36 months for parameters currentl in our ermit. Mark other parameters "N/A".
Parameter Daily Monthly Units of
Maximum Average Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 21.2 15.2 Mg/L
Fecal Coliform 350 148.2 Ml
Total Suspended Solids 25.0 20.9 Mg/L
Temperature (Summer) 27.2 25.2 C
Temperature (Winter) 19.6 18 C
pH 9 NA units
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type Permit Number
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS(CAA)
UIC(SDWA) Ocean Dumping(MPRSA)
NPDES NCO035386 Dredge or fill(Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Other
Non-attainment program(CAA)
14. 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.
Zrohn 1 AjjoAc n ,thearoke.-Cox* Schools) Assj.S+an+ `xV in en-+"
Printed nam of Person Signing Title
7
S ature of plicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2)states: 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. (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,for a similar offense.)
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ENVIRONMENTAL
-Inc� IIMrr-0k JJ 8ar+�a�r
Mailing Address:PO Box 954,Cullowhee,NC 28723
Physical Address: '2675 Skyland Drive,Sylva,NC 28779(828)586-5588
Physical Address: 240-D Swannanoa River Road,Asheville,NC 28805(828)350-8704
Toll Free: [phone],Fax: [phone],Email: envlronMentafiq ,� ,,
http://www.environmentalinc.info/
Sludge Management Plan
March 10, 2017
NPDES Permit INCO0353861
Hiwassee Dam School
911 Andrews Road
Murphy
NC / 28906
Cherokee County Schools
Sludge is pumped:;out of the septic tank. The solids are pumped and hauled by a licensed
septage management firm.
The solids are disposed of at a local municipality facility.
Signature:
Mark Teague,Environmental,Inc.
Contract Operational Firm

PAO
Sz��YjEMQA
August 29, 2017
John Higdon
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report ®��,
Hiwassee Dam School
NPDES Permit No. NCO03538fi C���
Cherokee County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Hiwassee Dam
School on 8/28/2017. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0035386.
The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of
the inspection report entitled"Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a
response to this inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the
Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or
via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Tim Heim, P.E., Environmental Engineer
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778
828-296-4500

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98
Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e. 'PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN i 2 15 I 3 I N00035386 L11 12 1z/98/28 17 18 I r'i 19 i C i 20H
21111111 111111111111111111 1111111 IIIIIIIII I I f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -=— -------—----—Reserved------------
67 I 70 I I 71 L 72 L ,, � 731 I 174 75 U80
LJ Section B:Facility Data LJ
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) 01:OOPM 17/08/28 12/12/01
Hiwassee Dam School
NC Hwy 294 Exit Time/Date permit Expiration Date
03:OOPM 17/08/28 17/08/31
Murphy NC 28906
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
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Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name,Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Gary Wright,911 Andrews Rd Murphy NC 28906//828-837-2722/
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations&Maintenance N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Timothy H Heim ARO WQ//828-296-4665/ 7
Mika] Willmar ARO WQ!/828-296 4686/
Signature of Managepentq 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 1
31 Nco035386 I11 121 17/08/28 17 18
.Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Tim Heim and Mikal Willmer of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection on August 28, 2017. Mr. John Higdon (Cherokee County Schools Assistant Superintendent) -
assisted with the inspection. The facility appeared well maintained at the time of the inspection and in
compliance with Permit NC0035386. No negative impact to the receiving stream was observed:
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�o Permit: NCO035386 Owner-Facility: Hiwassee Dam School
Inspection Date: 08/28/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The plant and surrounding area were well maintained at the time of the inspection.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6'months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The gate lock was not engaged at the time of the inspection.The filter area should be locked
to restrict access.
Sand Filters(Low rate.) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? M ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The alarm appeared to be visual only. It is suggested that a telemetry system (autodialer)
component be added to the high level alarm in the pump station to increase ease of
monitoring.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE-
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
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North Carolina Department of Environmpfrid �ttarI Resocs
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P E i �� "�� �� [� {t= ee Freeman
Governor Director
I ecretary
November 2, 202
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Mr. Gary D.Wright `
Executive Director of School Operations .- rlu;t
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Subject:. NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam K-8 &High School WWTP—Class II
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Wright:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly,we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. 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 October 15,2007 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made,this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. 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 permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Kinney of my staff at(919) 807-6388.
Sincerely,
1,-Charles Wakild,P.E.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit Fires
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1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh North's ffi ria 27699-1617
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Permit NC0035386'
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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
Cherokee County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Highway 294, northwest of Murphy
Cherokee County
to receiving waters designated as Thompson Branch in the Hiwassee 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 December 1, 2012.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2017.
Signed this day November 2, 2012
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Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO035386
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Cherokee County Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following
components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Sand filter
♦ Chlorine disinfection
The facility is located at the Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP, off NC Highway 294,
northwest of Murphy in Cherokee County. ,
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Thompson
Branch, a currently classified C stream in sub-basin 04-05-02 of the Hiwassee River Basin.

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Latitude: 35°06'15" Grid/Quad: G2SW/Persimmon Ck
Longitude: 84'13'28" HUCM 06020002 NORTH NPDES Permit: NC0035386

Permit NC0035386
A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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` Daily= Measurement Sample; Sample
Parameter Code,'-,.. Average' Ma uum :Fre uene` T 'e Location
Flow 0.0088 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day(20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/1\4onth Grab Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
00530
NH3 as N 35.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Monthly Grab Effluent
C0610
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
31616
Total Residual Chlorines 50060 28 µg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(°C)
00010 Weekly Grab Effluent
pH Not<6.0 nor>9.0 2/Month Grab Effluent
00400 1 Standard Units
Footnote:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However,the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory(including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.

NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
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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 Day
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
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(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.
➢ 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).
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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.
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.
Quarterly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property 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 122.411.
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$2500 to$25,000 per day of violation,or
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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
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 11 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 ILCA),"Upsets"(Part II.C.5)and"Power Failures"
(Part H.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.
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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. Dpty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit[40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic 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 unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)]Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications,reports,or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified[40
CFR 122.41(k)].
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]
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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
122.221
d. Certification.Any person signing a-document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification[40 CFR 122.221.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 qualified 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, accurate, and complete.I am aware that there are sign f cant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. 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)].
13. 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.
14. 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.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
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).
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(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.
The ORC of each Class I1,III and IV 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 five days per week,excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ 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)]
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.
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(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 II.E.6.(b)of this permit.
(4)The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.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.
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 122.410)].
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:
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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 122.411.
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.
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
122.41].
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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 Reporting 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.
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 122.41(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
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), 122.611 or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shallbe 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(800)662-7956,[phone] or(919)733-3300.
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H.E.5 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(l)(8)].
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.
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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].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee(NCGS 143-215.1C).The
report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system,as well as the extent to which the
facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws,regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The
report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year,depending upon which
annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR/Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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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 Monitoring
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. Changes in Discharges 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/L)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(11 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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PART IV `�
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit,the following defmitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non-domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b),(c)or(d)of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i)and 0)and 15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes;operations; or its sludge process,use,or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee)NPDES,collection system,or non-discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes,regulations,or permits. [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which,alone or with
discharges from other sources,causes a violation,including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation,of
the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's,if different from the Permittee)NPDES,collection system,or non-discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)
A,treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA,which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage,treatment,recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature.It also includes the collection system,as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402,only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization,or municipality,as defined in section 502(4)of the CWA,which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context,the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges.This second type of
_POTW may be referred to as a"satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User"or"SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that[I 5A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)1:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW(excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non-discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context,organic capacity refers to BOD,TSS
and ammonia;or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471;or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit,or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit,or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options,and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User(SIU);or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H.0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2)and thus is a
non-significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger,regardless of the means of
transport,which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on(1)the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW,and(2)any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge.At such time as;sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants,this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H_0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system[40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW,including,but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW,but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0,unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant,including oxygen demanding pollutants(BOD,etc.)released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C(104°F)
unless the Division,upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil,non-biodegradable cutting oil,or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases,vapors,or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems;or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants,except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW,including slug loads and other
unusual discharges,which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
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 discharge;the
investigation into possible sources;the period of the discharge,including exact dates and times;if the
discharge has not ceased,the anticipated time it is expected to continue;and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate,and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit,it may be necessary for the Permittee to `\
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards(40 CFR,Part 403)to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User(IU)discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b)of the Act as amended(which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits,best management practices and narrative requirements).Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User(SIU),the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or,as necessary,a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program,for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a)and(b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified,or alternatively,revoked and reissued,to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program,as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b)and(c)and 402(b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143 215.3(14)and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900,and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program,all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8)of the CWA,40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900,and the legal authorities,policies,procedures,and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements.Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and.0906(b)(1);40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)and 403.9(b)(1)and(2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant,as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii)and 15A NCAC 02H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU.Where the Permittee-accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs,the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas,unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years,and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(13), .0905 and.0906(b)(2);40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division-approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis(HWA)for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits.Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs(as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H.0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3)and.0905]
4. Headworks Analysis(HWA)and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit(or any subsequent permit modification)the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits(i.e.,an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop,in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c)and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a)and(b)and 15A NCAC 02H.0909.Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5,local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(10), .0905,and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits(IUP)&Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1,the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users,permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works.These
permits shall contain limitations,sampling protocols,reporting requirements,appropriate standard and special
conditions,and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements...The
Permittee'shall maintain a current Allocation Table(AT)which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs.Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H.0906(b)(6), .0909,,0916,and.0917;40 CFR 403.5,403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct(AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit(AtC)is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC,the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit(IUP)limitations. [15ANCAC 02H .0906(b)(7)and.0905;NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection&Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance,and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine,independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H.0908(e);40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit-limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e);and
c. At least once per year,document an evaluation of any non-significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2),and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division-approved pretreatment program,the industry's pretreatment permit,or in 15A
NCAC 02H.0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v)and(2)(iii);40 CFR
122.440)(2)and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan(ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b)and(c)of the CWA(40 CFR 405 et. seq.),prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H.0909,specific local limitations,and other pretreatment
requirements.All remedies,enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan(ERP)approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports(PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H.0908.In lieu of submitting annual
reports,Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904(b)may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs,the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR)describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken,or proposed,by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary(PPS)on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non-Compliance Report(SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users(ATs)in significant noncompliance(SNC)with pretreatment requirements,and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users(SATs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms(IDSF)or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table,new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,public notice of
Ns in SNC,a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
lUs that are not considered SIUs,and any other information,upon request,which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users(IUs)that were in significant noncompliance(SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division-approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period.This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5)and.0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results,along with
support information including general records,water quality records,and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H.0908(f);40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9)and(10)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(3),403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users(SATs),and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H.0114 and 15A NCAC 02H.0907.
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.fORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name: Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Hwy 294, NW of Murphy
Cherokee County
Permit: NC 0035386
Owner: Cherokee County Schools
Contact: Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
Operator: Environmental, Inc.
ORC: Elizabeth Wike
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
[phone]
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Hiwassee Dam School utilizes a 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with septic tank, sand
filter, and chlorine disinfection. Discharge from the facility works into Thompson Branch, a
class C stream in Cherokee County.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
Analytical results indicate that no permitted daily or monthly limits were exceeded during the
reporting period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Cherokee County Schools
Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
Elizabeth Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 08/01/12

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P.O. Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC 28779)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2012
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on ]uly 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Terelle Beaver at
[phone] ext. 214.
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%Mr. Keith Haynes, Environmental Senior Specialist
Surface Water Protection-Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Mr. Haynes:
Cherokee County Schools received your compliance inspection letter on July 20, 2011.
I noticed one error on the report. Olin O'Barr has not been employed in the school system
for the past six years. The schools system has assigned me to be the coordinator of all
agencies dealing with state government.
I did not want this to mess up your records.
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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 INI 2 LI 31 NCO035386 I11 121 11/06/30 117 181rl 19J .GI 20 U
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved----------------------
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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)
11:30 AM 11/06/30 07/11/01
Hiwassee Dam School
NC Hwy 294 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Murphy NC 28906 11:55 AM 11/06/30 12/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name,Address of Responsible OfficialfTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Olin O'Barr,911 Andrews Rd Murphy NC 28906/Principal/828-644-5115/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations&Maintenance N Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Don Price / ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ ?— •-`�
Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ O j
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbe'Ls _ Date
Roger C Edwards i ARO WQ//828-296 4500/
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Permit: NCO035386 Owner-Facility: Hiwassee Dam School
Inspection Date: 06/30/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids,pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: It should be noted that the ORC was not on site during the inspection.
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ n ■ n
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ ❑ n ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ ❑ n n
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ n ❑ ■
Comment: One of the two sand filters had some growth of weeds and grass, but not
excessive.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ n n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: The effluent appeared to be clear with no impacts to the receiving stream
noted.
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"Ms.Wanda Arrowood Chair 911 Andrvv, Roa C 28906
Mr.Erik Brinke (828) 8 - ,722 Fax 2 7-5799
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Scribe
Dr.David Ackerman
Mr.Randy Barnett
Mr.Paul Brown August 30th, 2012
Mr.Winfield Clonts
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office
%Katherine H. Jimison—Chemistry Technician
2090 U.S . Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Ms . Jimison:
This is to advise your office that the following violations
have been corrected at Hiwassee Dam School, 267 Blue Eagle
Drive, Murphy, North Carolina 28906 . Permit No. NC 0035386 .
(1) Concrete block needs to be replaced with an adequate
locking mechanism. (New lock purchased and installed)
(2) Alarm needs to be tested and verified that it is in
working order. (Task is completed by Environmental Inc.
during the weekly water tests)
(3) Excess growth in sand bed. (Bed cleaned by Cherokee
County Schools Maintenance Department)
Please notify me if you find any other concerns .
Si ' rely,
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Gary D Wr(ight
Executive Director of Operations
[e-mail]2 .nc.us
AUG 3 1 2012
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild,P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 21, 2012
Gary Wright
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Rd
Murphy NC 28906
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hiwassee Dam School
Permit No: NCO035386
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Wright:
Enclosed please'find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on August 14, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance
with permit NC0035386. It must be noted, however, of several issues that need attention.
Those are: excessive vegetation on one side of the sand filter and an unsecured well
vault. The concrete block needs to be replaced with an adequate locking mechanism.
The alarm needs to be tested and verified that it is in working order. These should be
addressed and completed by September 07, 2012. Please contact me when this has
been done.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4678
Sincerely,
Katherine �H. Jimiso
Chemistry Technician
Enclosure
cc:.Mark Fredrick Teague; ORC
"Central Files
Asheville.'Flles
C:\Documents and Settings\khjimison2\Desktop\35386 CEI.12:doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NorthCarolliina
Phone:[phone]\FAX:[phone] a�atujq`l�
Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org �/V

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
E P ^/-� Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Water Compfianre Inspprfinn Report
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15 I 11 NCO035386 111 121 12/08/14 117 181 C I 19I S I 201 I
Remarks
211III IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIII II16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----—--------------------Reserved---------------------
67I 169 701 I 711 I 721 N I 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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)
Hiwassee Dam School 02:55 PM 12/08/14 07/11/01
NC Hwy 294 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Murphy NC 28906 03:10 PM 12/08/14 12/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Gary Wright,911 Andrews Rd Murphy NC 28906//828-837-2722/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■Operations&Maintenance E Facility Site Review ■Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Janet Cantwe ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
0�
Kathy Jimison ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ QQ�
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)\
3 NCO035386 111 12, 12/08/14 117
18I d
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
It was noted that there was a concrete block placed upon the well vault cover. This vault should be locked
and secured to prevent access by unauthorized personel.
One side of sand filter had a substatntial amount of vegetation growing on it. This was noted in the last
compliance inspection conducted on June 30, 2011. Removal of all vegetation should be completed by
09-07-12. Please contact the ARO when this has been completed.
It should be noted that the ORC was not on site during this inspection.
The overflow alarm needs to be tested and verified that it is operational. Please contact Ms. Jimison at
828-296-4678 when this has been completed and verified.
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Permit: NCO035386 Owner-Facility: Hiwassee Dam School
Inspection Date: 08/14/2012 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? ■ fl 11 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ■ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment: It was noted that there was a concrete block placed upon the well vault
cover. This vault should be locked and secured to prevent access by unauthorized
personel.
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? D n 0 ■
Is the distribution box level and watertight? n n n ■
Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ n n n
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? n n n ■
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? n ■ n n
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Comment: One side of sand filter had a substatntial amount of vegetation growing on
it. This was noted in the last compliance inspection conducted on June 30, 2011.
Removal of all vegetation should be completed by 09-07-12. Please contact the ARO
when this has been completed.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge n n ■ 1=1
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: It should be noted that the ORC was not on site during this inspection.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE.
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? fl ❑ ■ 1=l
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 21, 2012
Gary Wright
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Rd
Murphy NC 28906
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hiwassee Dam School
Permit No: NCO035386
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Wright:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on August 14, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance
with permit NC0035386. It must be noted, however, of several issues that need attention.
Those are: excessive vegetation on one side of the sand filter and an unsecured well
vault. The concrete block needs to be replaced with an adequate locking mechanism.
The alarm needs to be tested and verified that it is in working order. These should be
addressed and completed by September 07, 2012. Please contact me when this has
been done.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4678
Sincerely,
Katherine H. Jimiso
Chemistry Technician
Enclosure
cc: Mark Fredrick Teague, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
C:\Documents and Settings\khjimison2\Desktop\35386 CEI.12.doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 One
Phone:[phone]\FAX:[phone] NOrthCaroliina
Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org 6ltllt'�tlh

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA/� Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compuance. inspection Rpoort 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 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO035386 111 121 12/08/14 117 18)C I 19I S I 20I
Remarks
211 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----- ----------------Reserved--------------------_
67I 169 70I_I 71 I_I 721 N I 73I I ' 74 75I I I I I ( I 180
Section B: Facility Data �!—I
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)
Hiwassee Dam School 02:55 PM 12/08/14 07/11/01
NC Hwy 294 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Murphy NC 28906 03:10 PM 12/08/14 12/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Gary Wright,911 Andrews Rd Murphy NC 28906//828-837-2722/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations&Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Find in /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
Janet Cantwe ARO WQH828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
Kathy Jimison ARO WQH828-296-4500/
t>l
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont
3 NCO035386 I11 12I 12/08/14 1 18LC
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
It was noted that there was a concrete block placed upon the well vault cover. This vault should be locked
and secured to prevent access by unauthorized personel.
One side of sand filter had a substatntial amount of vegetation growing on it. This was noted in the last
compliance inspection conducted on June 30, 2011. Removal of all vegetation should be completed by
09-07-12. Please contact the.ARO when this has been completed.
It should be noted that the ORC was not on site during this inspection.
The overflow alarm needs to be tested and verified that it is operational. Please contact Ms. Jimison at
828-296-4678 when this has been completed and verified.
Page# 2

Permit: NCO035386 Owner-Facility: Hiwassee Dam School
Inspection Date: 08/14/2012 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? ■ D n 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ 0 n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? I_l ■ ❑ D
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ 0 fl fl
Comment: It was noted that there was a concrete block placed upon the well vault
cover. This vault should be locked and secured to prevent access by unauthorized
personel.
Sand Filters(Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ I_l 1-1 ■
Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ ❑ 0 0
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? 0 ❑ Q ■
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ■ 0
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ 0 ❑ ■
Comment: One side of sand filter had a substatntial amount of vegetation growing on
it. This was noted in the last compliance inspection conducted on June 30, 2011.
Removal of all vegetation should be completed by 09-07-12. Please contact the ARO
when this has been completed.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ❑ 0 ■ 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: It should be noted that the ORC was not on site during this inspection.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE.
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n D
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? [1 rl ■ n
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director .M x eo fa
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March 7,2012 I I C �
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MARK TEAGUE
ENVIRONMENTAL " ° ��1AR 2012 '
HIWASSEE DAM K-8 AND HIGH SCHOOL WWTP
911 ANDREWS ROAD ` �r�rn F`R QUALITY SECC T I;Ird
MURPHY NC 28906 I_c, r I
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Teague:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on February 23,2012. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete
your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing
permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit,please contact Maureen
Scardina at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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treatment systems treating lo0% domestic wastewaters <I.o M
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1617 Mail:Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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I. Contact Information:
Owner Name Cherokee County Schools
Facility Name
Hiwassee Darn K-8 and High School WWTP
Mailing Address I i Andrews Road
Cite ` Murphy
State / Zip Code NC/ 28906
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax NUmher (828 ) 835-7896
-mail Address cherokee.k 12 .nc.us
. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same"address as above�]
Street Address or State Road 7755 NC Highway 29
City
Murphy
State f Zip Cade NC/ 28906
County Cherokee
. Operator Information:
Name of the flan, public organization or other entity that operates the acilit
referring to the Operator-in Responsible Charge or ORC) � � (�roto that this is not
Name Elizabeth Wike (Environmental, Inc.)
Mailing Address FC BOX 954
City
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4. Description of wastewater:
Facility eneratin Wastewater(ctaeeh all that apply).
:Industrial Number of Empio eel
Commercial ❑ Number of l mplqy-ees
Residential [ Number of Homes
school Number of Students/Staff 43-8
Other Explain.
Describe the source(sf of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.)
School
Population seared': 43$
5- Type of collection system
Separate (sanitary~ server only
} Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) Ool
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? 0 Yes No
7. Name of receiving stream(a) (Provide a rna)shozeing the exact location of each.ouyallJ:
Thompson Branch (reap attached)
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S. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous
If intermittent: � Intermittent
Days per week discharge occurs'
_-.-_.__ Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities,provide design removal for_E OD. TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. 'the space provided is not suff7c,ent, attach the description cif the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
The treatment system consist of 0.088 MFD wastewater treatment faciolity with the
following components
• Septic Tank
• Sand Filter
• Chlorine Disinfection
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For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters t1`0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.088 MGD
Annual Average daily flaw .0029 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .00 8 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
Q Yes No
12. Effluent Data
Proti de data for the pararne tens listed. Fecal i;ohjbrm; Teri°Terature and.pH shall be,grab sainples,,far all other
parameters 24-hour cornposite sramplinrd shall be used.If more than one analysis is reported,report daily rnax rnurn
and rrmort.thly aver(ag'e.If ordy one ariati,sis is reported, report.as daily rimuirnum,
��- Parameter_ Daily 1 Monthly Units of
Maximum Average , Measurement
Biochemical O:�rgen Demand MOD,,} 45 C} � 30,0 Xlgll
Fecal Collforrrt 400.. 140 ; 200/100 l ml �
_ ... -........Suspended Solids ...._ 145.0 _.... 1 w.Ct Mg/1_.._ .-.— .. ..
Temperature (Summer) 1
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13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications;
Type Permit Number Type Permit Number
Hazardous Waste (RCRIESHAPS(C�,A)
UTC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping(MP RSA)
NPDES Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CW Al
PSIS (CAA) Other
Non-attainment program,(CAA)
14. '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.
Gary Wright Executive Director of School Operations
Printe ame of Person Signing Title
02-21-12
nat re o cant Date
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application, record, report, plan.or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental management
Commission implementtq that Article, or who falsifies.. tampers with; or knoWngly renders Inaccurate any recording o, monitoring device or mt tnod
required to be operated or maintained,under Artid:e 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that AnidEe,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. 118 U.S.C,Section 1001
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Sludge Management Plan
February 20,20I
RE:
Cherokee 'County Schools
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HiNvassee Dam K-8 and High Sri-hoof W kiTP
9.1 I Andrews .Road
Murphy
NC/ 28906
NPDES Permit YCt}t33538
Solids woulnjejjd be pumped
n�anage�xzeT.�t firm, from the Septic Tank and/or Sand,Filter by, a icensed waste
The solids would be disposed of at the Town of jjr jjy Wistelyater Treatment Plant.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 18, 2011
Olin O'Barr
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Rd
Murphy NC 28906
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hiwassee Dam School
Permit No: NCO035386
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. O'Barr:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from
the inspection conducted on June 30, 2011. ' The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was
conducted by Don Price and I of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to
be in Compliance with permit NC0035386.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-
4500.
Sincerely,
Keith Hay s
Environmental Sr. Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Mark Teague, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
S:\SWP\Cherokee\Wastewater\Minors\Hiawassee Dam School 35386\6.30.110EIletter.doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 No>'thCarolina
Phone:[phone]\FAX:[phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 N
Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org atzma!!ff

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection Report Approval expires'B-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 31 NCO035386 111 121 11/06/30 117 18'r' 19'G1 20U
1� Remarks {„� u
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ---------------------—----Reserved-----—--------------
671 1 69 70 U 71 I___I 72 L N I 73�74 751 I I I I I Li 80
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)
Hiwassee Dam School 11:30 AM 11/06/30 07/11/01
-
NC Hwy 294 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Murphy NC 28906 11:55 AM 11/06/30 12/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number"
Olin O'Barr,911 Andrews Rd Murphy NC 28906/Principal/828-644-511 Co ntacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations&Maintenance N Facility Site Review ■Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Don Price 1W ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ ?_ J 9_
Keith Haynes I ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ > 1
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roger C Edwards ,.r ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ 1$ ,ZQ!(
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EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

Permit: NCO035386 Owner-Facility: Hiwassee Dam School
Inspection Date: 06/30/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation \
Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT, Settleable Solids,pH, DO,Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: It should be noted that the ORC was not on site during the inspection.
Sand Filters(Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ ❑ ❑ Q
Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? M ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ O
Comment: One of the two sand filters had some growth of weeds and grass, but not
excessive.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? N ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent(diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment: The effluent appeared to be clear with no impacts to the receiving stream
noted.
Page# 3

1 ti
ENVIRONMENTAL
Water&Wastewater Services
.Inc.
P.O. Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC 28779)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2011
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Terelle Beaver at
[phone] ext. 214.
Sinc rely,
Elizab Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report
CC: Terelle Beaver

_rORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name: Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Hwy 294, NW of Murphy
Cherokee County
Permit: NC 0035386
Owner: Cherokee County Schools
Contact: Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
Operator: Environmental, Inc.
ORC: Elizabeth Wike
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
[phone]
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Hiwassee Dam School utilizes a 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with septic tank, sand
filter, and chlorine disinfection. Discharge from the facility works into Thompson Branch, a
class C stream in Cherokee County.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
Analytical results indicate that no permitted daily or monthly limits were exceeded during the
reporting period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Cherokee County Schools
Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
kno led e.
1
Eli beth Wi
0 erator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 08/01/11

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SEP 21 2009
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ENVIRONMEN WATER QUALITY SECTION
Inc.watar&wastawatar"M s tASHEVILLEREGJONAL OFFICE y
P.O. Box 954, Cvllowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC`2`8779)`'K
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2009
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill. public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Terelle Beaver at
[phone] ext. 214.
Sincerely,
Eli abeth Nike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report
CC: Terelle Beaver

:RFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name: Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Hwy 294, NW of Murphy
Cherokee County
Permit: NC 0035386
Owner: Cherokee County Schools
Contact: Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
Operator: Environmental, Inc.
ORC: Elizabeth Wike
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
[phone]
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Hiwassee Dam School utilizes a 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with septic tank, sand
filter, and chlorine disinfection. Discharge from the facility works into Thompson Branch, a
class C stream in Cherokee County.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009
July and August 2008: Hiwassee Dam received a notice of violation for daily minimum not
reached for pH values. Due to the lack of wastewater flow during the summer months, the pH
reading dropped below the permitted range. Soda ash was added to correct the problem. Once
school began, the flow increased, therefore increasing the pH within the permitted limits. The
wastewater system was also reconfigured to improve effluent discharge and to remain within
permitted limits in the future. Analytical results indicate that no permitted daily or monthly
limits were exceeded during the reporting period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows
occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Cherokee County Schools
Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
Elizabeth Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 08/01/09
__

i
ENVIROMMEMAL
-Inc.
nc■ Water&Wastewater Services
P.O. Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC 28779)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2010
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Terelle Beaver at
[phone] ext. 214.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report � -�
CC: Terelle Beaver !� `

"ORMANCE ANNUAL' PORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name: Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Hwy 294, NW of Murphy
Cherokee County
Permit: NC 0035386
Owner: Cherokee County Schools
Contact: Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
Operator`. Environmental, Inc.
ORC: Elizabeth Wike
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
[phone]
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Hiwassee Dam School utilizes a 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with septic tank, sand
filter, and chlorine disinfection. Discharge from the facility works into Thompson Branch, a
class C stream in Cherokee County.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010
Analytical results indicate that no permitted daily or monthly limits were exceeded during the
reporting period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Cherokee County Schools
Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
Elizabeth Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 08/01/10

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ENVIRONMENTAL
1 n C. Waterer&Wastewater
�a�ste/waterrySSeerrrvices
(i.A.f.CRht2t1 ilk.-
P.O. Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC 28779)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: environmentalinc@aol.c,; <Y
�✓IJ�i•3�%�r'n8^e' �'C�', fi'.T(' �,..
August 1, 2009 p�
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report r 9
North Carolina Division of Water Quality SEP 2 2 2009
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Re: Annual Report K4
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill-'public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Terelle Beaver at
[phone] ext. 214.
Sincerely,
IZEC , IVED
Eli abeth Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report
DEN y "WATER QUALITY
Terelle Beaver POINT SOU RCE B, RANCH

Ir�
:RFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name: Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Hwy 294, NW of Murphy
Cherokee County
Permit: NC 0035386
Owner: Cherokee County Schools
Contact: Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
Operator: Environmental, Inc.
ORC: Elizabeth Wike
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
[phone]
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Hiwassee Dam School utilizes a 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with septic tank, sand
filter, and chlorine disinfection. Discharge from the facility works into Thompson Branch, a
class C stream in Cherokee County.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009
July and August 2008: Hiwassee Dam received a notice of violation for daily minimum not
reached for pH values. Due to the lack of wastewater flow during the summer months, the pH
reading dropped below.the permitted range. Soda ash was added to correct the problem. Once
school began, the flow increased, therefore increasing the pH within the permitted limits. The
wastewater system was also reconfigured to improve effluent discharge and to remain within
permitted limits in the future. Analytical results indicate that no permitted daily or monthly
limits were exceeded during the reporting period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows
occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Cherokee County Schools
Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
Elizabeth Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 08/01/09

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
August 21, 2009
Ms. Terelle Beaver
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0135
Permit number: NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Dear Ms. Beaver: Cherokee County
A review of Hiwassee Dam School's monitoring report for May 2009 showed the following
violations:
Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation
Total Residual Chlorine Week of April 26-May 2 Twice weekly Failure to
monitor
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. The
reverse side of the relevant DMR required an adequate explanation for any and all violations. If an
explanation was provided, then it is not requested that a response be submitted. If an explanation
was not provided or should you have additional information concerning the violation(s), please
submit them to the attention of Wanda Frazier.
If missing data is available, please provide this data by re-submitting two copies of the
original DMR to Central Files (to the address provided on the DMR) and highlighting the additional
data and comments (such as, "Amended"). The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement
actions for this and any additional violation(s).
If 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. You may contact Keith Haynes of this office for additional
information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Wanda Frazier at 828-
296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
xc: Central Files /ARO Files Surface Water Protection Section NooLCarolina
Na&ra!!il
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone[phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX[phone]

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Paula L.Watson November 12, 2008
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North Carolina Division of Water
ZMr. Roger C. Edwards, Regional< Supervisor
2090 U. S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Mr. Edwards:
Cherokee County Schools will make every effort to
bring Hiwassee Dam School WWTP--Permit No. NCO035386
into pH compliance by Friday, November 14th. I have
ordered a 501b bag of pool PH raiser from Hughes Pool
Supply in Murphy. They have assured me that the material
will arrive by Thursday afternoon. I will pick-up the
material and deliver to the school.
ph Raiser Schedule:
November 14th 10lbs
November 21st 51-bs
December 5th 5lbs
December 12th 5lbs
December 19th 5lbs
I will wait for the next report from your division before
taking any additional action.
Evidence enclosed:
( 1 ) Quote from Pool company
(2) Copy of Purchase Order
Let me know if you need any additional information.
S ' erely,
ary D right
Direct r of Operations
PS. Our new superintendents name is Dr. Stephen E.Lane
cc: Terelle Beaver
Dr. Stephen E. Lane
Principals) Hiwassee Dam School Plant
An Equal Opportunio Affirmative Action Em to er

�fHERAPY CLINIC FAX NO. :8288378819vv. 10 2008 01:22PM P1
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� Michael F.Easley,Governor
�J ti rF9Q William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
i
`O G North Carolina oepartment of Environment and Natural Resources
Col H.Sullins,Director
t! Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
November 6, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0798 8688
Dr. Jeanette Hendrick, Superintendent
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2008-LV-0516
Permit No. NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School WWTP
Cherokee County
Dear Dr. Hendrick:
A review of Hiwassee Dam School's monitoring report for August 2008 showed the following violations:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
pH 08/05/08 6 su 5.9su Daily Minimum
Not Reached
pH 08/26/08 6 su 5.8 su Daily Minimum
Not Reached
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it
should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
It does not appear that the operator made any attempt to diagnose and correct these permit limit violations
but simply allowed the violations to continue throughout the month.
Part Il, Section C.2. of your NPDES permit states in part"The Permittee shall at all times provide the proper
operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. 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."
NoorthCarolina
Naturally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone] 1-877-623-6748

Dr. Jeanette Hendrick
November 6, 2008
Page Two
15A NCAC 08G.0204 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN OPERATOR/N RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC)
states in part:
"An Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of a water pollution control system must:
3) operate and maintain the system efficiently and attempt to insure the compliance of the system with any
permit(s) issued for the system as well as any other applicable local, state, and federal environmental
permitting and regulatory requirements;
(6) notify the owner of the system as soon as possible, and in writing within five calendar days of first
knowledge, of any:
(c) violations of any limits or conditions of the permit."
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office
within ten (10) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. This should also include a timetable foraddressing
these concerns.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
6�&"
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
cc: DWQ Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files
Environmental Inc./ORC
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Cherokee\35386 Hiawassee Dam School\NOV-2008-LV-0516.35386.doc

Michael F.Easley,Governor
6� `. �i] � ���� � �
. F j�, William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
. '
h Carolina ue artment of Environment and Natural Resources
LE C p
pColeen H.Sullins,Director
r Division of Water Quality
0 Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
November 6, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0798 8695
Dr. Jeanette Hendrick, Superintendent
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
fl NOV-2008-LV-0515
Permit No. NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School WWTP
Cherokee County
Dear Dr. Hendrick:
A review of Hiwassee Dam School's monitoring report for July 2008 showed the following violations:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
pH 07/01/08 6 su 5.9 su Daily Minimum
07/02/08 6 su 5.7 su
Not Reached
pH 07/07/08 6 su 5.8 su Daily Minimum
07/08/08 6 su 5.8 su
Not Reached
pH 07/15/08 6 su 5.7 su Daily Minimum
07/16/08 6 su 5.9 su
Not Reached
pH 07/22/08 6 su 5.8 su Daily Minimum
07/23/08 6 su 2.9 su
Not Reached
pH 07/29/08 6 su 5.7 su Daily Minimum
Not Reached
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it
should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
It does not appear that the operator made any attempt to diagnose and correct these permit limit violations
but simply allowed the violations to continue throughout the month.
Part II, Section C.2.'of your NPDES permit states in part"The Permittee shall at all times provide the proper
operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The
Permittee shall of 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:" one
NorthCarolina
Naturally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www ncwateLguality.org FAX [phone] 1-877-623 6748

Dr. Jeanette Hendrick
November 6, 2008 \
Page Two
15A NCAC 08G.0204 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN OPERATOR W RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC)
states in part:
An Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of a water pollution control system must:
3) operate and maintain the system efficiently and attempt to insure the compliance of the system with any
permit(s)issued for the system as well as any other applicable local, state, and federal environmental
permitting and regulatory requirements;
(6) notify the owner of the system as soon as possible, and in writing within five calendar days of first
knowledge, of any:
(c) violations of any limits or conditions of the permit."
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office
within ten (10) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. This should also include a timetable for addressing
these concerns.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
cc: DWQ Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files
Environmental Inc./ORC
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Cherokee\35386 Hiawassee Dam School\NOV-2008-LV-0515.35386.doc

Michael F.Easley,Governor
%A) 1 William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
Q North Carolmal7epartment of Environment and Natural Resources
`Q Coleen H.Sullins,Director
r' Division of Water Quality
{� Ca _ Y Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
November 6, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED { 7007 1490 0004 0798 8701
Dr. Jeanette Hendrick,Superintendent
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2008-LV-0514
Permit.No. NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School WWTP
Cherokee County
Dear Dr. Hendrick:
A review of Hiwassee Dam School's monitoring report for June 2008 showed the following violations:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
H 06/03/08 6 su 4.9 su Daily Minimum
p Not Reached
06/04/08 6 su 4.7 su
pH 06/10/08 6 su 5.0 su Daily Minimum
Not Reached
06/11/08 6 su 4.9 su
H 06/17/08 6 su 5.1 su Daily Minimum
p Not Reached
06/18/08 6 su 5.2 su
pH 06/24/08 6 su 5.0 su Daily Minimum
Not Reached
06/25/08 6 su 5.1 su
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it
should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
It does not appear that the operator made any attempt to diagnose and correct these permit limit violations
but simply allowed the violations to continue throughout the month.
Part II, Section C.2. of your NPDES permit states in part"The Permittee shall at all times provide the proper
operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate.the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. 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."
NorthiCarolina
NQt61r6 lly
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Dr. Jeanette Hendrick
November 6, 2008
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95A NCAC 08G.0204 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE ORC
states in part:
An Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of a water pollution control system must:
3) operate and maintain the system efficiently and attempt to insure the compliance of the system with any
permit(s)issued for the system as well as any other applicable local, state, and federal environmental
permitting and regulatory requirements;
(6) notify the owner of the system as soon as possible, and in writing within five calendar days of first
knowledge, of any.
(c) violations of any limits or conditions of the permit."
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office
within ten (10) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. This should also include a timetable foraddressing
these concerns.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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DWQ Central Files
Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files
Environmental Inc./ORC
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P.O. Box 954 (5690 Old Cullowhee Road), Cullowhee, North Carolina, 28723
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2008
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality RECEIVED
1617 Mail Service Center /I% I- ///
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 F 200
Re: Annual Report E , WATER OUALITY
NPDES # NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Cherokee County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Terelle Beaver at
[phone] ext. 214.
Sincerely,
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Dale Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report �� s z
relle Beaver - DEC - 4 2003
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.rORMANCE ANNUAL PORT -
I. General Information
Facility and System Name: Hiwassee Dam K-8 and High School WWTP
7755 NC Hwy 294, NW of Murphy
Cherokee County
Permit: NC 0035386
Owner: Cherokee County Schools
Contact: Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
Operator: Environmental, Inc.
ORC: Dale Wike
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
[phone]
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Hiwassee Dam School utilizes a 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with septic tank, sand
filter, and chlorine disinfection. Discharge from the facility works into Thompson Branch, a
class C stream in Cherokee County.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System. Performance July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008
Analytical results indicate that no permitted daily or monthly limits were exceeded during the
reporting period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Cherokee County Schools
Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
Dale Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 08/01/08

ENVIRONMENTAL
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P.Q. Box 954 (5690 Old Cullowhee Road), Cullowhee, North Carolina, 28723
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2007
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NCO035386
Hiwassee Dam School
Cherokee County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended-
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Terelle Beaver at
[phone] ext. 214.
Sincerely,
Alva Gray Wike, Jr.
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report
CC: Terelle Beaver

.rtFORMANCE ANNUALEPORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name: Hiwassee Dam K-8 and Nigh School WWTP
7755 NC Hwy 294, NW of Murphy
Cherokee County
Permit: NC 0035386
Owner: Cherokee County Schools
Contact: Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
Operator: Environmental, Inc.
ORC: Alva Gray Wlke, Jr.
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
[phone]
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Hiwassee Dam School utilizes a 0.088 MGD wastewater treatment facility with septic tank, sand
filter, and chlorine disinfection. Discharge from the facility works into Thompson Branch, a
class C stream in Cherokee County.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance 3uiy 1, 2006 to 3une 30, 2007
Analytical results indicate that no permitted daily or monthly limits were exceeded during the
reporting period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Cherokee County Schools
Terelle Beaver
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906
[phone] ext. 214
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
Alva Gray Wike, Jr.
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 08/01/07

Michael F.Easley,Governor
9p William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H.Sullens Director
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June 21,2007 .
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7002 3150 0003 7052 9431 l i
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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Mr.Terelle Beaver
Cherokee Schools
100 Hickory Street
Murphy,NC 28906
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION- NOV-2007-LR-0030
Cherokee Schools—Hiawassee Dam School WWTP C0030996
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Beaver:
This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your monthly monitoring report for April 2007 after
the required reporting date. This is in violation of Part Il, Condition D(2) of the NPDES permit, as well as 15A NCAC 2B
.506(a), which requires the submittal of Discharge Monitoring Reports no later than the thirtieth (30th) day following the
reporting period. Failure to submit reports as required will subject the violator to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to
$25,000 per violation. You will be considered noncompliant with the self-monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit
until the report has been submitted.
Please submit the April 2007-DMR report within 10 days of receipt of this notice if you have not yet submitted it.
To prevent further action, please submit future monthly reports within the above-mentioned timeframe to avoid
further enforcement actions.
The Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is essential to the efficient
operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions about
this letter or Discharge Monitoring Reports, please contact me at 919-733-5083, extension 539.
Sincerely,
Bob Guerra
Western Region NPDES Unit
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Central Files
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JJ A TF� ,ram=,- ., Michael F.Easley,Governor
O(� William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
October 19,2006 01
Mr.Gray Wike
Hiawassee Dam
Hwy. 294
Murphy,NC 28906
Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Repo NC 3535386
Dear Permittee:
The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report(DMR)from your facility. As you may know,the data recorded on your DMR is keyed
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal. Until these problems have been corrected,your DMR will be considered incomplete. Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect our staffs ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until the Division receives a corrected DMR,you may be considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506,and you may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take the necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen(15)days of the date of this letter to the following address:
Attention: Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable. If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs,please contact Michele Phillips at 919-733-5083 Ext. 534. Thank
you for your assistance in this matter,
Sincerely,
Michele Phillips
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Central Files
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SURFACE•WATER PROTECTION
October 18, 2006
Dr, Jeanette Hedrick, Superintendent
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
SUBJECT: ' Compliance Evaluation Inspection $
Status: Compliant
Cherokee County Schools
Hiwassee Dam School Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Permit No: NCO035386
Cherokee County
Dear Dr. Hedrick:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on October 12, 2006. The facility appeared to be in compliance
with Permit# NC0035386.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
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Janet Can r,,M:�
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
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WQ Central Files, w/ attachment
Gray Wike/ORC, w/ attachment
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2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone:[phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EP/1
C //A� Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
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 31 N00035386 Ill 121 06/10/12 117 181 CI 19I SI 201 I
Remarks
21IIII I I I I IIIIIII1111111111111111111 LHIIIIIIIII16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —------------—----—-----Reserved---------------------
67I 169 701 I 711 I 72 I N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data �u
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)
Hiwassee Dam School
02:45 PM 06/10/12 05/05/01
NC Hwy 294 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date i
Murphy NC 28906 03:00 PM 06/10/12 07/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/"rities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Olin O'Barr,911 Andrews Rd Murphy NC 28906/Principal/828-644-511.5/
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ®Operations&Maintenance ®Records/Reports ■Self-Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review ®Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ f
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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 1
3I NC0035386 I11 12I 06/10/12 1
17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets Cf narrative and checklists as necessary)
Gray Wike, ORC for this facility, and I spoke on the phone about the facility since we were unable to meet
for the inspection.
The sand filters seemed to be in good shape and the right of way to the effluent pipe was clear.
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Permit: NCO035386 Owner-Facility: Hiwassee Dam School
Inspection Date: 10/12/2006 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? ❑ D ■
Is the facility as described in the permit? ® n D (�
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ■
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ D El
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ n D
Comment:
The pemit will expire on August 31, 2007. Please note that renewal of this permit must
be made 180 days prior to expiration of the permit under Part II, Section B.10 of your
NPDES permit.
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ D ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids,pH, DO,Sludge D Cl ■
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rated Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ D D D
Is the distribution box level and watertight? D ❑ rl ■
Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ D D
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ■
#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) D D D ■
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ D D D
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment:
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ENVIRONMENTAL
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P.O. Box 954(5690 Old Cullowhee Road), Cullowhee, North Carolina, 28723
Phone: [phone], Fax [phone], E-mail.- Environmentalincgaol com
February 21,2006
Division of Water Quality
Attention: Starr Silvis ' '
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa,NC 28778 ,a z Zou6
Subject:
February 2,2006 R
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Compliance Evaluation Inspection -'
Cherokee County Schools
Hiawassee Dam School
Permit No:NC 0035386
Cherokee County
In response to the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted February 2,2006;please see our response to the
deficiencies.
• The suspended buckets inside the building are not the chlorination system. The buckets to which
you are referring were in place upon our beginning operations,and we are unaware of the
purpose.Chlorination is stored outside the building underneath the manhole. Is contains the
chlorine tablet feeder box with chlorine in the tablet feeder.
• The correct location of the chlorine tablet feeder was full at time of inspection.
• A logbook is kept can site at all times. It is kept overhead on a shelf in the storage room.
• Upon beginning operations for Cherokee County Schools,the condition of the building was
addressed with the maintenance department. Upon the recent inspection,the condition has been
readdressed and the maintenance department in conjunction with the Cherokee County Schools
Administration is aware of the condition,as well as,a need for a lock and fence.
• An alarm sticker has been installed. Prior to installation of sticker,Cherokee County Schools
maintenance department was aware of the alarm system and responded accordingly.
If you should-have any questions,please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
AWL \Jt(JOWC
Mark Teague
Owner Operator
Cc:Terrell Beaver,Cherokee County Schools
Gray Wike,ORC

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North Carolina Department Grk . ent nd tuiaTR ources
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Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
February 6, 2006
Olin O'Barr
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
SUBJECT: February 2, 2006
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Cherokee County Schools
Hiwassee Dam School
Permit No: NCO035386
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. O'Barr:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on February 2, 2006. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection
was conducted by Starr Silvis and Kerry Becker of the Asheville Regional Office. The
facility was found to be deficient in several areas. The following table details the
deficiencies.
Inspection Area Deficiency Issue
Chlorination At the time of the inspection there were two plastic bottles with one
half of the top cut off suspended into the manhole in the storage
building. The apparent use of the bottles was to hold chlorine
tablets. Please respond with method of chlorination.
Chlorination No tablets were in the bottles at the time of the inspection.
Log Book No logbook was on site. Please respond with location of logbook.
General The storage building was full of trash. The storage building was
Maintenance also unlocked. The building should be cleaned. For safety reasons
this Office suggests installing a lock on the storage building, as well
as on the fence surrounding the facility.
Audible and Visual At the time of the inspection the audible and visual alarm system
Alarms was in operation. There was no label on the alarm giving
instructions on what to do in case of alarm (i.e contact and phone
number). 'Please respond t nth reason for alarm activity. one
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Mr. O'Barr
February 6, 2006 Page 2
Please respond to the above issues within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this letter.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Starr Silvis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Mark Teague, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA
C P 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
tar_'0`t3s38E 11 12 v'b"i02/o2 C 19 20
1 �N11 2 151 3I 17 18I 1� 1 I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----------------------Reserved-------------------
671 169 701 1 711111 721 N11 73 I—I—I I 174 751 1 I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data I
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)
Hiwasse gain Schosri 11.:25 AM 06/02/0 (is/05/01
NC Hwv 29A Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Murphy NC 28906 ] 5 AM06/02;'J2 0i/i.)81".3"
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
01in 01Bars,911 Andrews Rd Murphy NC 28906/Fr inc ipa1./828-644-51'i5/ 1
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations&Maintenance .Facility Site Review
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
Kerr; S Becker ARG ;arQ//828-296-4500 EYL'.46521
arr __? ARO wQr1,828-29E-45001 `
Signature of Mana ent Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ' ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.465"; 00101,/-4 4-
EPA Form 3560-�,f Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
1 12 17 18
3I NC".. ^35.. I1 I 0=6/02/02 I Irl
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Several issues were noted during the inspection:
1) no chlorine tablets were in the system at the time of the visit.
2) The storage building was unlocked and therefore easily accessible to the public. This creates a hazard in
that there are both chemicals as well as an open manhole inside the building.
3)The storage building is full of trash and chemicals.
4) There was no log book on site.
5) The audible and visible alarm went off while the inspectors were on site. There were no labels on the
alarm that would give a person directions as to who to call.
6)There were no locks on the fence surrounding the filter, nor on the electrical box housing the alarms and
pump controls.
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Permit: NCO035386 Owner-Facility: Hiwassee Dam School
Inspection Date: 02/02/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ■ ❑ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: sand filter
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? n ■ n ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ n
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ■ n
Comment: Apparently chlorine is being added using two suspended plastic bottles
with the sides cut out. At the time of the visit no chlorine was in the bottles.
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ n ❑ n
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ n n ■
Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ 0 1) n
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? DODE
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ❑ ■ ❑ n
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) n ❑ ❑ ■
Comment: At the time of the inspection there were weeds growing in the filter.
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rdAT�h
Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
1_ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
Date: December 6, 2005
Olin O'Barr
911 Andrews Rd.
Murphy,NC 28906
Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NCO035386
Dear Permittee:
The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report(DMR)from your facility. As you may know, the data recorded on your DMR is keyed
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will be considered incomplete. Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect our staff's ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until the Division receives a corrected DMR,you may be considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506, and you may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take the necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen(15)days of the date of this letter to the following address:
Attention: Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable. If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs,please contact Michele Phillips at 919-733-5083 Ext. 534. Thank
you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Michele Phillips
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DMR Month and Year.
The Division of Water Quality deems the aforementioned DMR as incomplete due to the
following 1--ason(s): (Please see the highlighted areas on the attached DMR for details.)
The written values are illezible.
❑ The Average,Maximum,and/or the Minimum data points have been omitted..
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Michael F.Easley
Governor
' William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
June 21, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL 70030500000268144189
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Dr. Jeanette Hendrick, Superintendent
Cherokee County Schools
911 Andrews Road
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Hiwassee Dam School
NPDES Permit NCO035386
Cherokee County
NOV-2005-LR-0053
Dear Dr. Hendrick:
This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your monthly monitoring
report for April 2005. This is in violation of Part II, Condition D(2) of the NPDES permit, as well as 15A
NCAC 2B .506(a), which requires the submittal of Discharge Monitoring Reports no later than the thirtieth
(30th) day following the reporting period. Failure to submit reports as required will subject the violator to
the assessment of a civil penalty of up to$25,000 per violation. You will be considered noncompliant with
the self-monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit until the report has been submitted.
To prevent further action, please submit said report to Robert Guerra at the address shown
below,within ten (10)days of receipt of this notice.
The Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is
essential to the efficient operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this
matter. If you have any questions about this letter or Discharge Monitoring Reports, please contact
Robert Guerra at 919-733-5083, extension 539.
Sincerely,
Robert Guerra
cc: Robert Guerra, NPDES Unit
DWQ Asheville Regional Office Supervisor JUN 2 2 200�
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