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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director r-7 V
September 30,1993
BETTY S. LOWMAN
LOWMAN RESIDENCE (BETTY)
ROUTE 15 BOX 30
HICKORY NC 28602 Subject: LOWMAN RESIDENCE(BETTY)
Certificate of Coverage NCG550163
General Permit NCG550000
Formerly NPDES Permit NCO048721
Burke County
Dear Permittee:
The Division of Environmental Management has recently evaluated all existing individual permits for potential
coverage under general permits currently issued by the Division. 15A N.C.A.C.21-1.0127 allows the Division to
evaluate groups of permits having similar discharge activities for coverage under general permits and issue coverage
where the Division finds control of the discharges more appropriate in this manner.The Division has determined
that the subject discharge qualifies for such coverage. Therefore,the Division is hereby issuing the subject
Certificate of Coverage under the state-NPDES general permit no. NCG550000 which shall void NPDES Permit
NC0048721. This Certificate of Coverage is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina and the US
Environmental Protection Agency Memorandum of Agreement dated December 6,1983 and as subsequently amended.
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are unacceptable to
you,you have the right to submit an individual permit application,associated processing fee and letter requesting
coverage under an individual permit. Unless such demand is made,this decision shall be final and binding. Please
take notice this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable. Part II, E.4.addresses the requirements to be followed in
case of change of ownership or control of this discharge.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action,including those as may be required by this Division, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. Construction of any
wastewater treatment facilities will require issuance of an Authorization to Construct from this Division.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Certificate of Coverage and respective general permit may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. Please note that the general permit does require
monitoring in accordance with federal law. The monitoring data is not required to be submitted to the Division
unless specifically requested,however, the permittee is required to maintain all records for a period of at least three
(3) years.
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.OWMAN
AN RESIDENCE (BETTY)
.reate of Coverage No. NCG550163
The issuance of this Certificate of Coverage is an administrative action initiated by the Division of
Environmental Management and therefore,no fees are due at this time. In accordance with current rules,there
are no annual administrative and compliance monitoring fees for coverage under general permits. The only fee
you will be responsible for is a renewal fee at the time of renewal. The current permit expires July 31, 1997.
This coverage will remain valid through the duration of the attached general permit. The Division will be
responsible for the reissuance of the general permit and at such time,you will be notified of the procedures to
follow to continue coverage under the reissued permit. Unless you fail to follow the procedures for continued
coverage,you will continue to be permitted to discharge in accordance with the attached general permit.
The issuance of this Certificate of Coverage does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes,rules,regulations,or ordinances which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management
or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,the Coastal Area Management Act or any Federal or Local
other governmental permit that maybe required.
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this matter,please contact either the
Asheville Regional Office,Water Quality Section at telephone number 704/ 251-6208,or a review engineer in
the NPDES Group in the Central Office at telephone number 919/733-5083.
9er' ely,
ton Howar „P.E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Central Files

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No.NCG550163
TO DISCHARGE TREATED DOMESTIC WASTEWATERS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND
SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUNTANT 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,
LOWMAN RESIDENCE (BETTY)
is hereby authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from a facility located at
LOWMAN RESIDENCE (BETTY)
Burke County
to receiving waters designated as the UT DROWNING CREEK/CATAWBA RIVER BASN
in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in Parts I,II,
III and IV of General Permit No. NCG550000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective November 1, 1993.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day, September 30, 1993.
A.Preston Howar ,Jr.,P.E.,Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

FOIIN- 'nit No. NCO048721
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,HEALTH,AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
Betty Lowman
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Lowman Residence
on Annas Street
west of Hildebran
Burke County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Drowning Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 1995
Signed this day
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A.Preston Howard,Jr.,Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0048721
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Betty Lowman
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing wastewater treatment system consisting of a septic tank,
subsurface sandfilter and chlorination located at Lowman Residence,on Annas Street, west of
Hildebran,Burke County (See Part III of this Permit),and
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unnamed tributary to Drowning Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River
Basin.

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D. Engineering Alternatives Analysis Condition
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.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Wtufai t ources and Community Development
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James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary May 2 , 1988 Director
Ms . Betty S . Lowman
Route 15 , Box 30
Hickory, NC 28602
Subject : Permit No . NCO048721
Lowman Residence
Dear Ms . Lowman : Burke County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
January 14, 1988, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES
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 US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6 , 1983 .
If any parts , measurement frequencies or sampling requirements
contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver
or modification pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B . 0508 (b) by written
request to the Director identifying the specific issues to be contended .
Unless suchrequest is made within 30 days following receipt of this permit ,
this permit shall be final and binding . Should your request be denied , you
will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing .
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable . Part II , B . 2 .
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge .
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other
permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources , Coastal Area Management
Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required .
If you have any questions concerning this permit , please contact Mr .
Mack Wiggins , at telephone number 919/733-5083 .
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Mooresville Regional Supervisor
Pollution Prevention Pars
P.O. Box 27687, Paleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NCO048721
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PE R M I T
To Discharge Was-tewater 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 C--mm 7ssion, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act_, as amended,
Ms Betty _S_. Lowman Residence
is hereby authorized to di-scharge wastewater from a facility
located at
Betty S. Lowman Residence
At the end of NCSR 1766
B1.:rke County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to
Drowning Creek in the Cn awba River Basin
in accordance with efflu-ent limitations, monitoring requirements,
and other conditions =et forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 1988
This permit an=d the authorization to discharge shall expire
at midnight on May 31-, 1993
Signed this day of May 2, 1988 ` b
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

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Permit No. NCO048721
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Ms. Betty S. Lowman
is hereby authorized to:
1 . Continue to op-erate- an existing wastewater treatment
system consisting of a septic tank, a 261 square foot
subs--lsr ace sand filter, and effluent chlorination
followed by a 30 minute detention tank located at the
end of NCSR 1766 in Burke County
(See _Part = of this Permit) , and
2. Discharge from said treatment works into an unnamed
tri:bu-tary to D-rowr_in_g Creek which is classified Class
'C-` waters i.-: the Catawba River Basin.

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PART I
"ActP1 used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As
Amended.
"DE V used herein means the Division of Environmental Management o
the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is
the arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a.
one-month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria .'
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one-month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all. the composite samples collected during a
one-week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one-week,period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD) : The flow limit expressed in this permit is the.
24-hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of indi-
vidual values.
e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth
root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the
number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to
the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the indi-
vidual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean,
values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1) .

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PART II.
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the ternis
and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant
identified in this permit more frequently than- or at a level in
excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the
permit. Any anticipated facility expansions, production increases,
or process modifications which will result in new, different, or
increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by submission
of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate the
effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM
of such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified
to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order a.nd '',
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facili- ',
ties or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve com-
pliance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
3. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any
effluent limitations specified in this permit, including such accel-
erated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature
and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
4. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain com-
pliance with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited,
except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe
property damage, or (ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff
would damage any facilities necessary for compliance with the
effluent limitations and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee
shall promptly notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of
each such diversion or bypass.
5. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such material from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States.

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PART I.I
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6. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. Provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate
the wastewater control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence,
b. Halt, reduce, or otherwise control production and/or all dis-
charges from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction,
loss, or failure of the primary source of power to said waste-
water control facilities.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environ-
mental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their author-
ized representatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee°s premises where an effluent
source is located or in which any records are required to
be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records
required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit; to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring
method required in this permit; and to sample any discharge
of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in con-
trol or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge
emanates or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospec-,
tine owner or controller by letter of the existence of this permit
and of the need to obtain a permit in the name of the prospective
owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of.
Environmental Management.
3. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1
(b) (2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modi-
fied, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, but not limited to, the followings

PART II
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to
disclose fully all relevant facts; or
C. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary
or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized
discharge.
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Pant II,
A-4) and "Power Failures (Part II, A-6) , nothing in this permit
shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal
penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6 or Section
309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
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.
6 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 circumstance, is held invalid, the application of such provision
to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not
be affected thereby.
7. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees
as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without
a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforce- '',
ment procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq.,.

PART II I
A. PREVIOUS PERMITS
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation, or discharge, are hereby
revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges
from this facility.
B. CONSTRUCTION
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct have been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications have been made by the DEM after 30 days follow-
ing receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter,
the plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
C. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Permittee shall be responsible for the following items regard-
ing the maintenance of the treatment system:
a. Septic tanks shall be maintained at all times to prevent
seepage of sewage or effluents to the surface of the ground.
b. Septic tanks need routine maintenance and should be checked
at least yearly to determine if solids need to be removed
or other maintenance performed.
c. Contents removed from septic tanks shall be discharged into
an approved sewer system, buried or plowed under at an
approved location within 24 hours, or otherwise disposed of
at a location and in a manner approved by the State or local
agency.
2. The permittee shall properly connect to an operational publicly-
owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability
to the site.

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PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R, VAN DER VAART
S'r,r eiu„
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMi N
ENVIRONMENTAL QUAUTY
March 1, 2016
Mr. Robert Lowman
3610 Hawthorn St
Hildebran, NC 28637
Subject: Rescission of Certificate of Coverage
NCG550163
3610 Hawthorn St
Burke County
Dear Mr. Lowman:
Division staff has confirmed that the subject Certificate of Coverage (Co )
is no longer required. Therefore, in accordance with your request, NPDES
CoC NCG550163 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future you wish to discharge wastewater to the State' s
surface waters, you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES
permit.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Charles H.
Weaver at (919) 807-6391 or via e-mail [charles [e-mail]] .
Sin erely,
or S. Jay Zimmerma irector
Division of Water Resources
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cc: Asheville Regional Office / Linda Wiggs . i
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State of North Carolina Environmental� Quality I Water Resources ""M
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
2 0 0 7 P R 0 0 0 8 7 1
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue j
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your
permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period,regardless of the facility's operating
status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation
and is subject to a$10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed,you must reapply,with the
understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,regulatory,or modeling conditions.
Permit Number: NCG550163 Annual Fee Period: 2006-12-01 to 2007-11-30
Burke County Invoice Date: 01/17/07
Annas Street site
Due Date: 02/16/07
Betty S. Lowman Annual Fee: $50.00
7927 Shoupes Grove Church Rd
Hickory,NC 28602
Notes:
1. A$25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned,checks in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
2. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
3. Remit payment to:
NCDENR-Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
4. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice,please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at
919-807-6321.
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE 1111111111111111111111
2 0 0 7 P R 0 0 0 8 7 1
Overdue
Permit Number: NCG550163 Annual Fee Period: 2006-12-01 to 2007-11-30
Burke County Invoice Date: 01/17/07
Annas Street site
Due Date: 02/16/07
Annual Fee: $50.00
Betty S.Lowman
7927 Shoupes Grove Church Rd Check Number:
Hickory,NC 28602 j

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES I
2 0 0 8 P R 0 0 0 9 3 9
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your
permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period,regardless of the facility's operating
status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation
and is subject to a$10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed,you must reapply,with the
understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,regulatory,or modeling conditions.
Permit Number NCG550163 Annual Fee Period: 2007-12-01 to 2008-11-30
Burke County Invoice Date: 01/23/08
Annas Street site
Due Date: 02/22/08
Betty S.Lowman Annual Fee: $60.00
7927 Shoupes Grove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
Notes:
1. A$25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
2. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
3. Remit payment to:
NCDENR-Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
4. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice,please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at
919-807-6321.
IIL
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
2 0 0 8 P R 0 0 0 9 3 9
Overdue
Permit Number: NCG550163 Annual Fee Period: 2007-12-01 to 2008-11-30
Burke County Invoice Date: 01/23/08
Annas Street site
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Due Date: 02/22/08
Annual Fee: $60.00
Betty S.Lowman
7927 Shoupes Grove Church Rd Check Number:
Hickory,NC 28602

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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2 0 0 9 P R 0 0 0 8 7 0
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your
permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period,regardless of the facility's operating
status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation
and is subject to a$10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed,you must reapply,with the
understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,regulatory,or modeling conditions.
Permit Number: NCG550163 Annual Fee Period: 2008-12-01 to 2009-11-30
Burke County Invoice Date: 01/23/09
Annas Street site
Due Date: 02/22/09
Betty S.Lowman Annual Fee: $60.00
7927 Shoupes Grove Church Rd
Hickory,NC 28602
Notes:
1. A$25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
2. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
3. Remit payment to:
NCDENR-Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
4. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice,please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at
919-807-6321.
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
2 0 0 9 P R 0 0 0 8 7 0
Overdue
Permit Number: NCG550163 Annual Fee Period: 2008-12-01 to 2009-11-30
Burke County Invoice Date: 01/23/09
Annas Street site
Due Date: 02/22/09
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Annual Fee: $60.00
Betty S.Lowman. I
7927 Shoupes Grove Church Rd Check Number:
Hickory,NC 28602

Michael F. Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
0 North Carolina Department opt-environment and Natural Resources
7 Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
February 6, 2007 £
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Betty S Lowman
3610 Hawthorn St
Hildebran NC 28637
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Lowman Betty- Residence
Permit No: NCG550163
Burke County
Dear Ms Lowman:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for
the inspection conducted on January 26, 2007. Larry Frost and I of the Asheville
Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found-
to be in Compliance with permit NCG550163.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
4Keithayn s
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: NPDES Unit
Central Files
Asheville Files
NorthCarolina
Naturally
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
`P^ Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
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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 I 111 2 151 31 G550163 111 121 07/01/26 117 181 cl 191 ;I 201
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 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 i 69 70I I 71 I_I 72 LIJ 73"w174 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)
1.0:30 AM 07/01./26 02/08/01,
Lowman, Betty- Residence
Annas St. NCSR 1766 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Hil.debran NC 28637 1:00 AM 07/011/26 07/07/31,
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
/!J
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Betty S Lowman,361.0 Hawthorr. St: Hil.debran NC 28637//704-:397-5225/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Facility Site Review
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
Larry Frost 9!/L ARO ^72; 8'_8...296.4500 Ext.4658/ /`�j
s<_eitti Haynes ARO W0;;u28.296 4500/
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional.sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
It appeared that the residence is no longer occupied.
The sandfilter nor the discharge pipe was located.
Page# 2

Permit: NCG550163 Owner-Facility: Lowman Betty-Residence
pection Date: 01/26/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
taPrTtit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ■ n n
Is the facility as described in the permit? n n ■ n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ Cl ■
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? n n ■
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ Q
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North Carolina Department of Environment and 114atq�!r!al Resources
Division of Water Qualit I Y SECI ION
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Michael F. Easley, Governor -I U�WIramCxnFQ�s;r1ru�Sec tary
Alan W. Klimek, R ., erector
January 9, 2007
Betty Lowman
7927 Shoupes Grove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
Subject: Renewal Notice/General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550163
Burke County
Dear Permittee:
You are receiving this notice because you currently own a property covered under the subject
General Permit for the discharge of domestic wastewater. NCG550000 will expire on July 31, 2007.
Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require
that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than
February 1, 2007.
The Certificate of Coverage (CoC) specific to your property was last issued on August 1, 2002.
The Division needs information from you to determine if coverage under NCG550000 is still
necessary.
➢ If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed
Technical Bulletin, you must renew the subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and
submit it to the address on the form.
➢ If you are not sure what type of system your property has, contact Larry Frost in the NC
DENR Asheville Regional Office at. That person [or other staff members] can help you
determine if you should renew your CoC.
➢ If you know that your property no longer discharges wastewater, contact me at the
address or phone number listed below to request rescission of the CoC.
➢ This information request does not pertain to the Annual Fee of$50.00 billed
separately by the Division's Budget Office. No money is required for this
procedure. The Annual Fee is like the fee you annually pay the DMV for the sticker on
your vehicle's license plate. Renewal of your CoC is like the renewal of your Driver's
License [ca. every five years].
➢ If you have already mailed a renewal request, you may disregard this notice.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 �TOne
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NOrthCarOhna
Phone: [phone],extension 511/FAX [phone]/[e-mail] Natutrally
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NCG550163 renewal notice
January 9,2007
The attached application form shows the information the Division has on file for your
property. Please verify that the:provided information is correct, or make corrections on the form.
Complete the additional questions, then sign and date the form.
The completed form should be submitted to the address listed below the signature block.
If you have any questions concerning this matter,please contact me at the telephone number
or e-mail address listed below. (If it is difficult to reach me, please be aware that your facility is one
of over 1100 that I am contacting regarding the renewal of NCG550000.)
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Larry Frost
NPDES file

State of North Caroli
Department of Envir6;=,,nent •
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary NCDENR
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 26,2002
BETTY S LOWMAN
LOWMAN BETTY-RESIDENCE
7927 SHOUPES GROVE CHURCH ROAD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Subject: Reissue-NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit
Lowman Betty-Residence
COC Number NCG550163
Burke County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG550000,the Division of
Water Quality(DWQ)is forwarding herewith the reissued wastewater general permit Certificate of Coverage
(COC). This COC is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency,
dated May 9, 1994(or as subsquently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility
* A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG550000
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG550000
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal,state,or local law rule,standard,ordinance,order,judgment,or
decree.
Please note that effective January 1, 1999 the fees for all permits issued by DWQ were changed. This changed the
fee for your wastewater general permit coverage from a$240 fee paid once every five years to a yearly fee of$50.
If you have not already been billed this year for the yearly fee,you will receive a bill later this year.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Mack Wiggins of the Central Office
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at(919)733-5083,ext.542
Sincerely,
for Alan W.Klimek,P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater&General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Caroli9�A
Department of Envirc,.(ment •
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary NCDENR
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRQ�t MENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
11/26/0l
BETTY S LOWMAN
LOWMAN BETTY-RESIDENCE'
RT 15 BOX 30
HICKORY, NC 28602
Subject: NPDES Wastewater Permit Coverage Renewal
Lowman Betty-Residence
COC Number NCG5501.63
Burke County
Dear Permittee:
Your residence or facility is currently covered for wastewater discharge under General Permit NCG550000. This
permit expires on July 31,2002. Division of Water Quality(DWQ)staff is in the process of rewriting this permit
with a scheduled reissue in the summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued,your residence or facility would be
eligible for continued coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit,you must apply to the DWQ for renewal of
your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier,we are informing you in advance that your permit will
be expiring. Enclosed you will find a general permit coverage renewal application form. This will serve as
your application for renewal of your permit coverage. The application must be completed and returned with the
required information by February 01,2002 in order to assure continued coverage under the general permit.There is
no renewal fee associated with this process.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least$250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of wastewater from your
residence or facility without coverage under a valid wastewater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of
NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to$10,000 per day.
If the subject wastewater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated,please complete the enclosed
rescission request form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit coverage renewal procedures please contact the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-251-6208 or Mack Wiggins of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at(919)733-5083,ext. 542
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett,Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Caroliri, �
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources &147toA
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary H
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Betty S. Lowman aCJ°,
Route 15Box 30
Hickory,NC 28602 � a
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Subject: Certificate of Coverage Nd1NQN05_6'f63
Renewal of General Permit
Lowman,Betty-Residence
Burke County
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with your application for renewal of the subject Certificate of Coverage, the Division is forwarding
the enclosed General Permit. This renewal is valid from the effective date on the permit until July 31, 2002. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983. If any
parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,you have
the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is
made, this Certificate of Coverage shall be final and binding.
The Certificate of Coverage for your facility is not transferable except after notice to the Division. Use the enclosed
Permit Name/Ownership Change form to notify the Division if you sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the
subject facility. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
If your facility ceases discharge of wastewater before the expiration date of this permit, contact the Regional
Office listed below at [phone]. Once discharge from your facility has ceased, this permit may be rescinded.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit,please contact the NPDES Group at the address below.
Sincerely,
cc: Central Files fr_� A. Preston Howard,Jr. P.E.
Ashville;,I�egic�na�.Q�fice
NPDES Group
Facility Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 [phone] FAX[phone] p&[e-mail]
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E OF NORTH CAROLINA° .
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG550163
TO DISCHARGE DOMESTIC WASTEWATERFROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
AND OTHER DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
`NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Betty S. Lowman
is hereby authorized to operate a wastewater treatment facility which includes a septic tank, sand filter
and associated appurtenances with the discharge of treated wastewater from a facility
located at
Lowman,Betty-Residence
Annas Street NCSR 1766
Hildebran
Burke County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 30832 in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts I, II, III and IV of General Permit No. NCG550000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1997.
This certificate of coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 21, 1997.
1�-/A. Preston Howard,Jr., P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State-,of North Cal ifina
Department of Environment,`
Health and Natural Resources 4 s
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary E H N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 29, 1993 i s
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Betty Lowman
Route 15 Box 30
Hickory NC 28602
Subject: Certified Operator Requirements
Single Family Treatment Systems
NPDES Permit No. NCG550163
Burke County
Dear Ms.Lowman:
During February of this year, public hearings were held on proposed changes to modify the
operator certification rules. The proposed rules included a requirement that single-family
discharge systems would be classified wastewater treatment facilities,which would require
an annual inspection by a certified operator. The intent of the rule was to insure that the
systems are being properly operated and maintained.
During the public comment period, a significant amount of comments, statements and
additional information was submitted. As a result, the Water Pollution Control System
Operators Certification Commission amended the proposed rules. The rule, as adopted and
effective July 1, 1993, now requires single-family discharging systems to be classified
only if they are permitted after July 1, 1993 or if upon inspection by the Division of
Environmental Management (DEM) it is found that the system is not being adequately
operated and maintained. Systems can be inspected by DEM during routine compliance
inspections, permit renewals, or complaint investigations. Once a system is classified, it
will be required to have at a minimum, an annual inspection by a certified operator.
It is important to remember that the NPDES permit is part of a Federal program
administered by the State of North Carolina and that violations of the permit are enforceable
by Federal and State laws. Although your system will not be required to have a certified
operator at this time, proper operation and maintenance is needed for the system to function
satisfactorily. In as much as each system must be individually designed and sited,special
maintenance requirements may apply to a specific installation. The attached maintenance
schedule should however be applicable to most systems. The frequencies suggested are
considered to be the minimum necessary. More frequent attention may be needed for a
specific system and may be required by conditions of the permit.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Certified Operator Requirements
NCG550163
Page 2
In addition to being required by your permit,proper maintenance of your treatment system
is extremely important to the longterm serviceability of your wastewater treatment system.
If proper maintenance is not given to the system, it will.fail and will result in major
expenses for repairs.
We would strongly encourage you to take the necessary action to insure that your system is
operating properly. If we can be of any assistance to you or if you have any questions or
comments, please call Dwight Lancaster of our staff at(919)733-0026.
Sincerely,
Cind inan, Supervis r
Training and Certification Unit
cc: Asheville Regional Office Water Quality
Facilities Assessment Unit
Central Files
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APR 28 1993
State of North Carolina s t 11 4i'Oil011q
Department of Environment,Health and Natural R �Fb VIL RL.G€0%AL QFFf%CE
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street•Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
James B.Hunt, Jr.,Governor A.Preston Howard,Jr.,P.E.
Jonathan B.Howes,Secretary Director
April23, 1993
Betty S. Lowman
Rt. 15, Box 30
Hickory, NC 28602
Subject: Permit No. NCO048721
Lowman Residence
Burke County
Dear Ms. Lowman:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on November 4, 1992, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES 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 US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to 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, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
-7447. Unless such demand is made,this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, B.2. addresses the requirements to
be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Mack Wiggins at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original HH�Sign By
Coleen S l
A.Pres0161oward,Jr
Director
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Penn t No. NCO048721
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
Betty Lowman
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Lowman Residence
on Annas Street
west of Hildebran
Burke County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Drowning Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations,monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts 1, H, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 1993
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 1995
Signed this day April 23, 1993
la! Signed By
�vieeh H. tuffinS
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0048721
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Betty Lowman
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing wastewater treatment system consisting of a septic tank,
subsurface sandfilter and chlorination located at Lowman Residence,on Annas Street, west of
Hildebran,Burke County (See Part III of this Permit),and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to Drowning Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River
Basin.

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PART I
"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As
Amended.
"DEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of
the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
Definitions
a. .The monthly average. other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is
the arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a
one-month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one-month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one-week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one-week period.
c. Flow. M3/day (MGD) : The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24-hour average flow, averaged monthly.. -It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of indi-
vidual values.
e.. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth
root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the
number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to
the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the indi-
vidual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean,
values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).

PART I
A. MANAGEMENT P.F.QUIREMENTS
1 Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms
and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant
identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in
excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the
permit. Any anticipated facility expansions, production increases,
or process modifications which will result in new, different, or
increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by submission
of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate the
effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM
of such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified
to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facili-
ties or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve con
pliance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
3. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any
effluent limitations specified in this permit, including such accel-
erated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature
and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
4. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain com-
pliance with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited,
except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe
property damage, or (ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff
would damage any facilities necessary for compliance with the
effluent limitations and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee
shall promptly notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of
each such diversion or bypass.
S. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such material from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States.

PART I]
6. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. Provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate
the wastewater control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence,
b. Halt, reduce, or otherwise control production and/or all dis-
charges from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction,
loss, or failure of the primary source of power to said waste-
water control facilities.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right ,of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environ-
mental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their author-
ized representatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent
source is located or in which any records are required to
be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records
required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit; to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring
method required in this permit; and to sample any discharge
of _pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in con-
trol or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge
emanates or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prosprc
tive owner or controller by letter of the existence of this permit
and of the need to obtain a permit in the name of the prospective
owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of
Environmental Management.
3. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1
(b) (2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modi-
fied, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, but not limited to, the following:

PART II
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to
disclose fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary
or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized
discharge.
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing (Part II ,
A-4) and "Power Failures (Part II, A-6) , nothing in this permit
shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal
penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6 or Section
309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
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.
6. 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 circumstance, is held invalid, the application of such provision
to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not
be affected thereby.
7. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees
as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without
a' permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforce-
ment procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq. .

PART III
A. PREVIOUS PERMITS
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation, or discharge, are hereby
revoked by Issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges
from this facility.
B. CONSTRUCTION
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct have been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications have been made by the DEM after 30 days follow-
ing receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter,
the plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
C. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Permittee shall be responsible for the following items regard-
ing the maintenance of the treatment system:
a. Septic tanks shall be maintained at all times to prevent
seepage of sewage or effluents to the surface of the grounc .
b. Septic tanks need routine maintenance and should be checked
at least yearly to determine if solids need to be removed
or other maintenance performed.
c. Contents removed from septic tanks shall be discharged into
an approved sewer system, buried or plowed under at an
approved location within 24 hours, or otherwise disposed of
at a location and in a manner approved by the State or local
agency.
2. The permittee shall properly connect to an operational publicly
owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability
to the site.
D. Disposal Alternatives
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.

SOC PRIORITY' PROJECT: Yes No X
IF YES, SOC -NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Mack Wiggins
DATE: February 2 , 1993
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Burke
PERMIT NUMBER NCO048721
PART I _ GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Lowman Residence (Annas St NCSR 1766)
Route 15, Box 30
Hickory, N. C. 28602
2. Date of Investigation: 10/27/92
3 . Report Prepared By: Linda Wiggs
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Betty Lowman
704-397-5225
5. Directions to Site: HWY 40E to exit 118, go over bridge turn left
as if going back on HWY to Curly Fish Camp Road. Travel to stop
sign and turn left onto HWY 70. Travel to first paved road on
left, Annas Street, white house on right before you cross the
creek.
6. Discharge Point(s) , List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 42 ' 46" Longitude: 810 26' 53"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G. S. Quad No. E 13 NW U. S.G. S. Quad Name Longview
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? 1 acre.
_x Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : 2-3% slope,
? system is not in flood plain.
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9. Location of nearest dwelling: Several dwellings adjacent to
rental property, residential dwellings adjacent are on less than
acre lots and a commercial establishment across the street.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Drowning Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : 03-08-32
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Fish and Wildlife propagation, secondary recreation,
and agriculture.
PART II DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted 0. 0010 MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? Above.
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity 100% domestic waste.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Existing
subsurface sandfilter (261 square feet) septic system, with
chlorination unit.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities:
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Cl
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) :
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Septic tank
pumping company.
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit Number
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP _ PFRP OTHER
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c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify) :
3 . Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet) :
4. SIC Codes(s) : 4952
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
i .e. , non-contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating
company would be 14, not 56.
Primary 04 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 440-7
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds
or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)?
2 . Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate)
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all
of the non-discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface: Turned down by Health Department.
Other disposal options:
5. Other Special Items:
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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ARO recommends Permit Number NCO048721 be renewed, the system is
in compliance.
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Signature of Report Prepare
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W er Quality Regional Supervisor
Date
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ment of Environment, Health and Natural RH R GDivision of Environmental Management2 North Salisbury Street• Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
A.Preston Howard,Jr.,P.E.
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January 13, 1993
Betty Lowman
Rt. 5, Box 30 Subject : NPDES Permit Application
Hickory, NC 28602 NPDES Permit No .NC0048721
Lowman Residence
Dear Ms. Lowman Burke County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on November 4, 1992:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for,permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $120.00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other
The items checked below are needed before review can begin :
Application Form
Engineering proposal (see attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O.Box 29535,Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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_i the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete .
This application has been assigned to Mack Wiggins
(919/733-5.083) of our Permits Unit for review. You WID e a vised ol any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge . If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above .
Sincerely,
CC: Asheville Regional office Co een H. Sul li c� �PE .

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-'N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION N11MlJFR
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D FOR
AGENCY
To be filed only by services, wholesale and retail trade. USE DATE RECEIVED
and other commercial establishments including vessels �f
YEAR Mo. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name, address. and telephone gttf-v
mber of faci i ity producing discharge `J�( 0 i N p0
A. Name r
, (,el _ --)o. B. Street address
(J C. City G c
D. State
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Area
G. Telephone No. d 1 LL o�
Area (k��_T�, Q�PN
Code / 4 (N es e 166)
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2. SIC
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees 1 1✓�� �
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4. Nature of business -
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5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all yea or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs: n
1,a January 2.0 February 3.a Narch 4.0 Apri 1 5.a May
6.0 June 7;G July 8.a August 9.a September 10.0 October
11.a November 12.a December
(c) How many days per week;
1.01 2.a 2-3 3.0 4-5 4, 6-7
6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Flow, gallons per operating day Volume treated before
Discharge per discharging (percent)
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-S999 10,000- 50.000 None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
49.999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10 .
A. Sanitary, daily
average
B. Cooling water, etc..
daily average
C. Other discharge(s),
daily average;
Specify
0. Maximum per operat _:.
ing day for combined
discharge (all types)

7e If any of the types of waste identified in item 6. either treated or un-
treated. are discharged to places other than surface waters. check below
as applicable. \\\\
Waste water is discharged to: 0.1-999 1000-49" 5000-9999 10.000-49.999 50.000 or more
(i) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. MuniCipol Scwer ;ystom
il. Vndersfounci wall
C. Septic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other. specify:
8. Number of�eparate discharge points:
A.rdl B,o2-3 C.o 4-5 D.o 6 or more
9. Name of receiving water or waters �d 1IR (`fie 1
.10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances edded as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, c000e head, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oi) and
grease, ame�nd ,-tr in (residual).
A.ayes 8.0no
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.
Ped V 10a
Printed Name f Person Signing
Title
Date Application Signed � cn
Signature of lieant
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b) (2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
alse statement representation, or certification any applicatton, 'record, report, plan,
her document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
onmental Management Commission implementtag that Article, or who falsifies, tampers uit`c ,
owly renders inaccurate any- recording or nonitorigg device or method required to be
ted or maintained under Article 21-oc regulations -of the Environmental Management Co=!Iis ion
menting that Article, s-halirbe lui,ity! of a misdemeanor punishable by a -fine not to exceed
00, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months,. or by both.. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 pro•z:_ _
ishment `'by a fine of'not more than S10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or bo`t
sinilar offense.)

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Ann B. Orr
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
October 29, 1992
Ms. Betty Lowman
Route 15, Box 30
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Subject: Lowman Residence Permit Renewal
Permit Number NCO048721
Burke County
Dear Ms. Lowman:
In regard to our phone conversation on October 27, 1992, I am
sending this letter to aid you in your renewal process. Enclosed are
four applications, Short Form D. I have filled out the appropriate
information, all you need to do is to sign and date the applications
on the back of the form on the last three lines. Keep a copy on file
for your records and send the other three applications with. a check
payable to DEHNR (Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resource) for $120. 00 to the following address:
Mr. Mack Wiggins
Permits and Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
To be on the safe side make sure you put your permit number
NCO048721 on the check. Also, put the applications and the check in
the mail as soon as possible, these applications are due six months
prior to permit expiration.
If I can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to call,
704-251-6208.
Sincerely,
Linda Sue Wiggs
Enclosure Environmental Technician
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 •Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Emnlover

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August 19, 1992
BETTY S. LOWMAN
LOWMAN RESIDENCE (MILES)
ROUTE 15, BOX 30
HICKORY, NC 28602
Subject: NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO048721
BURKE COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit issued on 6/01/88 expires on 5/31/93. North Carolina
General Statute (NCGS) 143-215. 1(c) requires that an application for permit renewal
be filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration date. As of the date of this
letter, the Division of Environmental Management had not received an application for
renewal.
If operation of a discharge or waste treatment facility is to occur after the
permit's expiration date, or if continuation of the permit is desired, it must not be
allowed to expire A renewal request must be submitted no later than 180 days prior
to the permit's expiration date. Operation of the waste treatment works or
continuation of a discharge after the expiration date would constitute a violation of
NCGS 143-215. 1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per
day. If continuation of the permit is desired, failure to request renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration will result in a civil assessment of at least $250 00,
larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
A renewal application shall consist of a letter requesting permit renewal along
with the appropriate completed and signed application form (copy attached), submitted
in triplicate, referenced in Title 15 of the North Carolina Administrative Code (15
NCAC) Subchapter 2H .0105(a). Primary industries listed in Appendix A of Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122 shall also submit a priority pollutant
analysis in accordance with Part 122.21. A processing fee must be submitted with the
application. In addition to penalties referenced above, a permit renewal request
received after the expiration date will be considered as a new application and will
require the higher application fee.

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Attached is a copy of the fee schedule from 15 NCAC 2B.0105(b). The application
processing fee is based on the design or permitted flow, whichever is appropriate,
listed in the first five categories of facilities. Presently, no facility is allowed
to submit a fee for the general permits listed in the schedule since the Environmental
Protection Agency has not approved the State of North Carolina's general permit. If
the facility covered by this permit contains some type of treatment works, a narrative
description of the sludge management plan must be submitted with the application for
renewal.
The Environmental Management Commission adopted revised rules on October 1, 1990
(attached), requiring the payment of an annual fee for most permitted facilities. You
will be billed separately for that fee (if applicable), after your permit is approved.
The letter requesting renewal, the completed Permit application, and appropriate
fee should be sent to:
Permits and Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources which may be abbreviated as DEHNR.
If there are questions or a need for additional information regarding the permit
renewal procedure, please contact me at telephone number (919) 733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
Coleen Sullins, P.E.
Supervisor, NPDES Permits Group
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering Unit
Central Files

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Ann B. Orr
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 29, 1992
Ms. Betty Lowman
Route 15 Box '30
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Status: Compliance
Lowman Residence
NPDES Permit Number NCO048721
)Bu e County
Dear Ms. Lowman:
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted May 5, 1992, of
the septic tank/subsurface sandfilter trench serving your residence.
The facility grounds and the receiving stream indicated no visible
problems. The permit requires the chlorinator unit to have a constant
supply of chlorine tablets, these tablets are essential for disinfection
of the discharge water. In order to assure the unit has ample supply of
chlorine it is to be checked weekly. Upon inspecting your chlorine
unit, plenty of chlorine tablets were found in the chambers. The system
was discharging and samples were obtained. The samples indicated no
problems and your system is considered in compliance with its NPDES
Permit requirements.
If, in the future, the residence is sold, please inform the new
owners that they will need to apply for a new permit. NPDES Permits
are not transferable.
If you should have any questions, please contact me at
704-251-6208.
Sincerely yours,
G�f
Linda S. Wiggs
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfln Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 •Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM
Facility Name: Miles Lowman Residence
County: Burke Sub-basin: 03-08-32
Regional Office: Mooresville. Requestor: Dave Adkins
Type of Wastewater: Industrial
Domestic 100
Ifsindustrial, specify type(s) of industry:
Receiving stream: UT Drowning Creek Class: C
Other stream(s) affected: Class:
7Q10 flow at point 'of discharge: 0 -
30Q2 flow at point of discharge: 0 QrIft
Natural stream drainage area at discharge point: 0.22 mil lowtv
Recommended Effluent Limitations P-r1
Qw = 0.001 MGD
BOD5 = 30 mg/1
TSS = 30 mg/1
D.O. = 5 mg/1
pH = 6-8.5 SU
Fecal Coliform = 1000/100 ml
This allocation is: / / for a proposed facility
for a new (existing) facility
/ / a revision of existing limitations
/ / a confirmation of existing limitations
Recommended and reviewed by:
� Date: /
Head, Techncial Services Branch Date:
Reviewed by: 44k
Regional Supervisor C%,/ �l�u+ ..s` Date: 7
Permits Manager Date: Z (
F- Approved by:
Division Director Date: / ��

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Date: February 9, 1988
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County Burke
NPDES Permit No. NC 0048721
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Betty S. Lowman Rental Property
Route 15, Box 30
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
2. Date of Investigation: February 9, 1988
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Ms. Betty S.
Lowman; (704 ) 397-5225
5. Directions to Site: The site is located off of Highway
64/70 west of Hildebran, Burke County, at the end of S. R.
1766 on the right adjacent to the stream.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 350042 ' 4611
Longitude: 81 26 ' 53"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No. : E 13 NW
7. Size ( land available for expansion and upgrading) : There
is approximately one acre of land available for expansion
and/or upgrading, if necessary,
8 • Topography (relationship to flood plain included) :
Relatively flat; 2 to 3% slope. The system is not in a
flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: There are several dwellings
adjacent to the rental property.
10 . Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Unnamed
tributary to Drowning Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : 03-08-32
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Fish and wildlife propagation,
secondary recreation, agriculture, etc. ; downstream
users are not known.
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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 100% Domestic
0% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0. 0010 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3 . Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4 . Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing) •
The rental property is being served by a septic tank system
with 261 square feet of subsurface sand filter and effluent
chlorination followed by a 30 minute detention tank.
5 . Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Sludge is removed as
often as needed by certified septic tank services and
disposed of properly in accordance with the Division of
Environmental Management and Department of Human Resources
regulations.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: N/A
7. SIC Code(s) : 4952
Wastewater Code(s) : 04
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only) ? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests : N/A
3 . Additional effluent limits requests: N/A
4. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the NPDES discharge permit be
renewed and that the discharge be connected to area-wide system
as soon as one becomes available.

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The issuance of the new permit should be made to Betty
S'.
Lowman reflecting the change of ownership of the property..
Signature f Report Preparer
Water Qualr y Regional Supervisor

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State of North Carolina V
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street ! Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor T �d
. ' ', y-c C " , C. or
S.g Thomas Rhodes, Secretary ,r' n ��,� Paul Wilms
r1' �� �ivrla° � ���:: Director
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Subject . NP f�e 4° p `:' `ation
e t(Y7'i'f"`f±fi I j` J,'..✓',sy..J 7/ijt1,....r` .,>' '�fa
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Dear ° � �' �, �' .� �'a �; � _ C ou n
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents oil ''rst �" sit ,
Application Form,
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
----- Request for r permit renewal ,
Application Processing Fee of $ y
Other '
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application form (Copy enclosed) ,
Engineering Proposal See Attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of
Other
If the application is not made complete within thirty 30 days , it will
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete .
This application has been assigned to `- > j p X
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for rev,i'ew. You wi&T'be advised of
any comments recommendations, questions o� other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge . If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review person listed above .
Sincerely,
Arthur Mouberry, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CO.M,MISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE — SHORT FORM D
FOR
AGENCY
to be filed only by services, wholesale and retail trade. USE DATE RECEIVED
and other commercial establishments including vessels _
YEAR MO. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructlonL
Please print or type
1. Name, address, and telephone ,number of facility producing discharge
A. Names '
B. Street address _14-%LL-i . (o
C. City c�' l
op
D. State ,4,
E. County , F. ZIP_ : / .
G. Telephone No. Z&
C ga
Area
CodeAN
(� 9
2. SIC L_1_1�
(Leave blank) ` Ty;
3. Number of employees {4 paw^
4. Nature of business
3—�"
5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all yearp,'o
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs: €
1.o January 2.0 February 3.13 March 4.0 Apri 1 S.O May 0E 3�31'
6.o June 7.®July S.o August 9.o September lO.o October ,
l 1.®November 12.®December s 41 s ,
(c) How many days per week; - s
1.I01 2.o2-3 3.G4-5 4.a-6'-7
6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Flow, gallons per operating day Volume treated before
Discharge per discharging (percent)
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000 None 0.1 30 65- 95-
49.999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
0 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
A. Sanitary, daftly ,n
average
B. Cooling water, etc., -
daily average
C.,Other discharge(s).
daily average;
Specify
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for combined
discharge (all types)

1, if any of the types of was ratified in item 6. either treated or
treated.' are discharged to p aces other than surface waters, check below
as applicable.
Waste water is discharged to: 0.1-999 1000.4999 5000-9999 10,000-49,999 50,000 or more
(l) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. Munic.il►al .cwcr '-ystem
It. Ihuh•ryrpumri well
C. slit.ic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify:
8. Number of separate discharge points:
A.G1 B.D2-3 C.D 4-5 D.D 6 ,or more
9. Name of receiving water or waters
.10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances it" as a result of your operations.
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium.
chromium. copper, lead, mercur nickel, selenium, tine. phenols, oii and
grease, and qhlorine (residual.
A.D yes 0.0 no
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 Wame of Person Signing
Title
Date Application Signed
Signature of Arl ieant
forth Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b) (2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
my false statement representation, or certi ZcatZon in -any applicat oa,'record, report, plan,
)r other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
.nrironnental Management Commission implemanttng that Article, 'or who falsifies, tampers w_th,
jr knowly renders inaccurate any recording or nonitoriASL device or method required to be
-iperated or maintained under Al:t$Qie 2a:oc regulations •of the Environmental Management Co=nission
implement rag that Article, shali-t'.ui. td of a misdemeanor punishable by a •fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonmpat- not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 prmr__ :.
a punishment by a fine of"not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
Lor a sinilar offense.)

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
November 12, 1987
Mr. Miles Lowman
Route 4, Box 792G
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0048721
Burke County, NC
Dear Mr. Lowman:
Our files indicate that the subject Permit for a wastewater
discharge to the surface water expired on August 31, 1986 .
General Statute 143-215. 1(c) requires that an application for
renewal must be filed 180 days prior to the expiration date. We
have not received an application for renewal from you as of this
date.
A renewal application shall consist of a letter requesting
renewal along with the appropriate completed and signed
application form referenced in Title 15 of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0105. A processing fee of
$100.00 and a public notice fee of $50.00 must accompany the
application. One check for $150.00 may be- submitted with the
application.
This matter should be given prompt attention in that
continued discharge after the Permit's expiration, without the
filing of a complete and timely application for renewal,
constitutes discharge without a permit and is a violation of
General Statute 143-215. 1(a) and the Federal Clean Water Act of
1977. Application for renewal should be submitted to:
Permits & Engineering Unit
N. C. Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950•Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Miles Lowman
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November 12, 1987
For further information, please contact me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
Ronald L. McMillan
Regional Supervisor
RGP:se

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RECEIVED •��.�•
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL WINAEEMEWI
DEC 18 1087 State of North Carolina
Depa Sgt of Natural Resources and Community Development
RSIMMIAL IN= Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor l Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary ec l 1SB7 R. Paul
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SUBJECT: NPDES Permit App lication
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w(cc County
Dear A5. Cv.JAV-"-
On ,Uece�-btr ( { (187 , the Division of Environmental Management received a NPDES
Permit Application for the subject facility. The application is considered
incomplete. Therefore, the Division of Environmental Management is returning the
application.
The returned information must be resubmitted with the following to complete the
application:
A check for $150.00 ($100.00 processing fee and $50.00 public
not ice f ee)C C�, (o',I V, M, fees cG%IA, 4 A'/SO.DOJi
The attached application, comple ed and signed by the appropriate
official, and submitted in triplicate;
.% For permit renewals, a letter requesting renewal.;
Engineering Proposal (see attached);
Nutrient Sensitive Waters Information (see attached);
Other —
The Division of Environmental Management will initiate tlie- permit review process
upon receipt of the above requested information. The receipt of the above
information does not preclude this Division from requesting %additional information
at a future date.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr.. Dale Overcrish at (919) 733-5083.
Sincer y,
rthur Mouberry, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
cc: Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27697, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opoortunity Affirmative Action Employer