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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
March 31, 2015
Keith and Chastidy Hall
56 Turnpike Road
Canton;NC 28716
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hall Residence
Permit No: NCG550443
Haywood County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hall:
A review of Haywood County property records indicates you are the current owners of
the subject residence, which includes a single family wastewater discharge system permitted
through this office. According to our records, the system is currently permitted to a previous
homeowner, Gerald V. Hall. I have enclosed an Ownership Change Form with this letter.Please
complete the form and mail to the address indicated. I have also enclosed a General Permit as
well as some additional information related to the system.
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted on March 26, 2015. The facility was found to be in compliance.with permit
NCG550443.
Refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.If you
have any questions or feel you have received this letter in error,please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
1�
Andrew Moore
Environmental Senior Technician
Enclosure
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA
Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 -
Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector _FacType
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NCG550443 I11 12 15/03/26 117 18 i r k 191 c 1 20I I
21II11II1111 I1IIIII - IIIIIIIIII' IIIIIIIIIIIIII166
Inspection Work Days I Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------Reserved--------
671 l 70 I__.I 71 ' I 72 1 n, 731 I 174 75I III 1 1 1180
Section B:Facility Data L I I 1
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) 08:50AM 15/03/26 13/08/01
56 Turnpike Road
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
56 Turnpike Rd
09:05AM 15/03/26 18/07/31
Canton NC 28716
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
Gerald V Hall,Rt 4 Box 450 Canton NC 287161/704-648-2516/
No
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
®Permit ■ Operations&Maintenance ! 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
Andrew W Moore ARO WQ//828-296-4684/
Signature of Management QA Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
L- l 3/Z,/�s
EPA Form 3660-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
(Cont.)
31 NCG550443 I11 12 15/03/26 17 18 1,1
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On March26,2015,Andrew Moore'of the Asheville Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation
inspection of the Hall residence.The facility owner in our records is listed as Gerald Hall. However,the
current property owners are listed as Keith and Chastidy Hall. The current homeowners should
complete a Change of Ownership form,which is included with the inspection report.
The current homeowners were not present at the time of the inspection and the inspector does not
have a current contact phone number for the homeowners.Therefore,no septic tank pumping records
were available for review, For the system to operate properly it is recommended that the septic tank be
pumped when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any compartment or
every five years.
The inspector was unable to identify the location of the sand filter. No signs of sand filter failure were
observed at the time of the inspection.
Page# 2

Permit: NCG550443 Owner-Facility: 56 Turnpike Road
Inspection Date: 03/26/2015 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:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present-permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ® ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Is.the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The septic tank should be pumped out every five years of when the solids level is found to
be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any compartment whichever is greater. Records of
the septic tank pumping events should be kept for future compliance inspections.
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? ❑ ❑ ®. ❑
Comment: The effluent pipe was located and discharging at the time of the inspection.
Page# 3

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory,Governor Donald R.van der Vaart,Secretary
------------------------------------
1. Please enter the CoC number for which the change is requested.
Certificate of Coverage
5 0 4 4 3
II. Please provide the following for the requested change(revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result of. ® Change in ownership of the residence/property
❑ Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
b. Permit will be issued to(company
name,if applicable):
c. Person legally responsible for permit:
First MI Last
Title
Permit Holder Mailing Address
City State Zip
( )
Phone E-mail Address
d. Facility name(discharge): 56 Turnpike Rd
e. Facility address: 56 Turnpike Rd
Address
Canton NC 28716
City State Zip
f. Facility contact person:
First MI Last
( )
Phone E-mail Address
III. Permit contact information(if different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Permit contact:
First MI Last
Title
Mailing Address
City State Zip
( )
Phone E-mail Address
IV Will this permitted facility continue to discharge the same volume and type of wastewater as
prior to this ownership or name change?
F Yes
Fj No(please explain)
Revised 2/2009

NCG550000 OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
Page 2 of 2
VL Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
❑ This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change
requests.
Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership(such as relevant pages of a contract deed,
or a bill of sale)is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are
not sufficient for an ownership change.
... ... .. ................ ..... .............................
e certifications below must be completed and signed by the new applicant in the case of an ownership
change request.
PLICANT CERTIFICATION
1 ,attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included,this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
Signature Date
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
NC DENR/DWR/NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617.
Revised 7/2008

Instrument# 2011006114 Book 806 Page 2181 ff IIffii (`IIIIII
PENEW40 FUM"r%m IM S"1 aw
2011006114
HAYWOOD CO,NC FEE$25.00
STATE OF NC REAL ESTATE EXTX
DA $180.00
PRESENTED B RECORDED:
07-25=2011 12:03:27 PM
OGERS
HAYWOOD COUNTY TAX CERTIFICATION SHERRI C.
REGISTER OF DEEDS
By:DEB SCHAEFER-DEPUTY
DEPUTY REGISTER OF DEEDS
There are no delinquent taxes due that are a lien BK: RB 806
against parcel number(s) $ (�6-83�1 PG: 2181-2183
David B.Francis.Haywood County Tax Collector
Date: By:
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
Excise Tax: 180.00 Tl'17L NOT CEECKED BY l F"AIM
Parcel Identifier No.866643-1460 Verified by County on the day of ,20_
By:
Mail/Box to: James W.Kirkpatrick,iII,PA,37 Branner Avenue,Waynesville,NC 28786
This instrument was prepared,by:James W.Kirkpatrick,III,PA,37 Branner Avenue,Waynesville,NC 28786
Brief description for the Index:
THIS DEED made this 25th day of July , 201 1 by and between
GRANTOR GRANTEE
Gerald V.Hall,Jr.and wife, `Keith Hall and wife,
Joyce A.Leatherwood a/k/a Chastidy Hall
Joyce A.Leatherwood Hall 56 Turnpike Road
64 Plott Drive " Canton,NC 28716
Canton,NC28716
Enter in appropriate block for each Grantor and Grantee: name,mailing address,and,if appropriate,character of entity,e.g.
corporation or partnership
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties,their heirs,successors,and assigns,and shall include
singular,plural,masculine,feminine or neuter as required by context.
WITNESSETH,that the Grantor,for a valuable consideration paid by the Grantee,the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,has and
by these presents does grant,bargain,sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple,all that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the
City of , Beaverdam Township, Haywood County,North Carolina
and more particularly described as follows:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT"A
The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in Book 379 page 345
All or a portion of the property herein conveyed includes or X does not include the primary residence of a Grantor.
A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book page
NC Bar Association Form No.3 0 1976,Revised©1/1/2010
Printed by Agreement with the NC Bar Association

Instrument# 20,11006114 Book 806 Page 2182
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the Grantee in
fee simple.
And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee,that Grantor is seized of the premises in fee simple,has the right to convey the same in fee
simple,that title is marketable and free and clear of all encumbrances,and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against the
lawful claims of all persons whomsoever,other than the following exceptions:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Grantor has duly executed the foregoing as of the day and year first above w tt
v / L
SEAL
By: (Entity Name) Printfrype Name: Gerald -1
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SEAL
Print/Type Name&Title: t/Type` ate: A.L therwoo
By. EAIL
Print/Type Name&Title: pe Name: Joyce A.Leatherwood Hall
By. (SEAL)
PrinVI)Ve Name&Title: Print/Type Name:
State of North Carolina -County or City of Haywood
I,the undersigned Notary Public of the County or City of Haywood and State aforesaid,certify that
Gerald V.Hall Jr and wife Joyce A 7 ea herwgod a/k/a Twice A Leatherwood Hall personally appeared before me this day and
acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein expre sed. fitness my hand and Notarial stamp or
seal this 25th day of July 2 ytn►tttl////)
My Commission Expires:_August 11,2014 =� Notary Public Y r en ull Creas
(Affix Seal) =�Haywood COUnty Notary Public
My COMMISSlon Expires= Notary's Printed or Typed Name
igni
State of County orit�of
I,the undersigned Notary Public of the Cot ;F� t)yj!?Ai and State aforesaid,certify that
����� gpcs�lially came before me this day and acknowledged that_he is the
of a North Carolina or
corporation/limited liability company/general partnership/limited partnership(strike through the inapplicable),and that by authority
duly given and as the act of such entity,_he signed the foregoing instrument in its name on its behalf as its act and deed. Witness
my hand and Notarial stamp or seal,this day of 20_
My Commission Expires: Notary Public
(Affix Seal) Notary's Printed or Typed Name
State of -County or City of
I,the undersigned Notary Public of the County or City of and State aforesaid,certify that
Witness my hand and Notarial stamp or seal,this day of
My Commission Expires: Notary Public
(Affix Seal) Notary's Printed or Typed Name
NC Bar Association Form No.3 01976,Revised 01/1/2010
Printed by Agreement with the NC Bar Association

Instrument# 2011006114 Book 806 Page 2183
EXHIBIT«A»
BEGINNING at a 3-inch iron pipe found;said iron pipe being located South 10 deg.32 min.59 sec.
East 15.34 feet to a point in the centerline of Burnette Cove Road (State Road #1849), formerly
Dow Varner's, now Max Blackburn's southwest corner, and runs thence from the point of
BEGINNING South 32 deg.35 min. 26 sec. East 57.10 feet to an iron pipe set in a fence; thence
leaving said fenceline South 35 deg.47 min.01 sec.West 87.08 feet to an iron pipe set on top of a
steep bank at an old fence post;thence South 02 deg.30 min.59 sec. West 46.55 feet to an iron pipe
set on top of a steep bank;thence with a fenceline North 86 deg..05 min. 00 sec. West 137.55 feet
to a 2-inch iron pipe found in the easterly margin of the right of way for Brunette Cove Road and
runs thence with the easterly margin of the right of way of said road North 45 deg. 38 min. 59 sec.
East 222.96 feet to the point of BEGINNING, and containing .308 acres as per survey and plat of
L. Kevin Ensley,R.L.S.,dated 4/7/87 and bearing drawing number A-022-87.
BEING the identical property conveyed in a deed dated April 16, 1987 from Marlene Owens and
Ellen H. Blackstock to Gerald B. Hall,Jr. and Joyce A. Leatherwood,recorded in Book 379,Page
345, Haywood County Registry.

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General Permit NCG550000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES AND OTHER 100% DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH
SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
- Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter
permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate
of Coverage by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of
treated domestic wastewater in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2013.
This permit shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018.
Thomas A. Reeder, P.E.,Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page 1 of 16 Pages

General Permit NCG550000
PART
MONITORING,CONTROLS,AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Applicability of Coverage
This permit authorizes discharges (pursuant to the conditions described in this permit)to all waters
of the state unless otherwise excluded in this section. Discharges to the following waters are
excluded from permit coverage and will require an individual permit to discharge:
Waters classified as WSI(Water Supply I)
Waters classified as HQW(High Quality Waters, excluding WS II)
Waters classified as SA
Waters classified as ORW(Outstanding Resource Waters)
Waters located in the Randleman Lake Watershed
Applicable to Treatment Systems:
I) Single Pass Filter Systems discharging less than 1000 gallons per day(applicable to existing
facilities only)
2) Multi-Phase Filter Systems(Primary&Secondary Single Pass,Recirculating Sand Filters as well
as other alternative technologies that provide treatment equivalent to, or greater than,
recirculating sand filters)discharging less than 1000 gallons per day
Treatment system requirements for existing systems (built prior to August 1,2007)systems:
• Septic Tank
• Sand or media filter component(Single Pass Filter Systems,Multi-Phase Filter Systems)
• Disinfection: (All facilities adding chlorination after the August 1,2007 will also be required to
add dechlorination. If a system had chlorination before August 1 2007,then the addition of
dechlorination is not required)
Treatment system requirements for new and existing systems(built after August 1,2007):
• Septic tank(with riser)
• Filter media
• Recirculating pump tank(s)per approved design(Multi-Phase Filter Systems only)
• Primary& Secondary Single Pass Filter Systems(Multi-Phase Filter Systems only)
• Filter media component per approved design
• Disinfection unit(Chlorination/dechlorination,or equivalent means of disinfection),
• Effluent pipe/outfall with aeration/erosion control (rip rap)
For purposes of this permit,failed or failing systems that require replacement will be subject to
requirements for new systems built after August 1, 2007.
For purposes of this permit, systems that were constructed prior to August 1, 2007 that did not have
a valid permit shall be required to get a valid permit. They will not be required to replace or
upgrade systems installed prior to August 1, 2007 unless they are failing and require replacement.
Page 2 of 16 Pages

General Permit NCG550000
During the period beginning on August 1,2013 and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is
authorized to discharge domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
Average Maximum Freq uewy Type Location'
Flow 7[50050] Annually Estimate Effluent
BOD 5-Day,20°C'[003101 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/l Annually Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids3 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/l Annually Grab Effluent
[00530]
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Annually Grab Effluent
Geometric mean ` 31616
Total Residual Chlorine
[50060] Annually Grab Effluent
Enterococci315 Annually Grab Effluent
L Effluent is defined as wastewater leaving the treatment system,prior to discharge into a creek or
other water body.
2. The wastewater discharge flow from this facility may not in any case exceed 1000 gallons per
day.
3. A North Carolina certified laboratory must perform the wastewater analysis.
4. Receiving stream chlorine levels are not to exceed 17 µg/L. The sample shall be taken from the
effluent pipe,prior to discharge into a creek or other waterbody.
5. Applicable for discharges to SB and SC'waters only. In SB and SC waters,the requirement for a
fecal coliform sample is not required.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
Page 3 of 16 Pages

General Permit NCG560000
Permit Conditions
(Operation&Maintenance)
1) The tablet chlorinator and dechlorinator [if applicable] shall be inspected weekly to ensure
there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous&proper operation. The dechlorinator
unit shall be labeled"dechlorination only".
2) Treatment systems shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface
of the ground.
3) Septic tanks and secondary tank(recirculating/pump tanks)shall be inspected at least yearly to
determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks shall be
pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid
depth in any compartment,whichever is greater. All tanks should be emptied of their contents
whenever any of the tanks meet this requirement. Effluent filters shall be inspected at least
once a year,cleaned and reinstalled or replaced: Contents removed from septic tanks shall be
disposed at a location and in a manner compliant with all local and state regulations.
4) All system components,including but not necessarily limited to, septic tanks, surface sand
filters, other filter components,;pump/recirculation tanks, controls and alarms,disinfection
units,dechlorination apparatus,and the'outfalls shall be maintained at all times and in good
operating order:
5) All monitoring data shall be retained onsite for a minimum of five years and available for
inspection. The permittee shall notify the Division upon receipt of a sampling or monitoring
report indicating noncompliance with the permit.
6) A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year(one at the time of
sampling)to ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning
is observed. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented and steps taken
to correct the problem.
Transfer Coverage from Other Permits
7) Upon issuance of this general permit, all existing and acting certificates of coverage issued in
conjunction with the NCG5700000 permits will be eligible for coverage under this permit.
8) Upon issuance of this general permit, all existing and active individual permits issued since
June of 2010 for discharge of domestic wastewater from single family residences and other
100%domestic discharges with similar characteristics will be eligible for coverage under this
permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits that may be required by the
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources,or any other federal or local governmental permit.
Page 4 of 16 Pages

General Permit NCG550000
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
(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.
Page 5 of 16 Pages

General Permit NCG550000
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time<24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours;there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility.FIow 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 tote rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N=the number of individual values.For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean,values of"0"(or"<[detection level]")shall be considered=1,
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes.Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge(or the receiving stream,for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in j
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.
Page 6 of 16 Pages

General Permit NCG550000
Monthly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all"daily discharges"of a pollutant measured during the calendar month.In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing AuthoritX
The Director of the Division of Water Quality,
Quarterly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe propeM 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 ease of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit.Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action;for permit termination,revocation and reissuance,or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application[40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a)of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d)of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal,even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301,302,306,307,308,318 or 405 of the Act,or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402,or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3)or 402(b)(8)of the Act,is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed$37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d)and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301,302,306,307,308,318,or 405 of
the Act,or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act,or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3)or
402(b)(8)of the Act,is subject to criminal penalties of$2,500 to$25,000 per day of violation,or
imprisonment of not more than I year,or both.In the case of a second or subsequent conviction,for a negligent
violation,a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than$50,000 per day of violation,or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years,or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1)and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections,or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of$5,000 to$50,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment for not more than 3 years,or both, In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation,a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than$100,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment of not more than 6 years,or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2)and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301,302,303,306,307,308,318 or 405 of the Act,or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,and
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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. DpV 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.CA),"Upsets"(Part II.C.5)and"Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7),nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities,liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act,33
USC 1319.Furthermore,the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages,such as fish kills,even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from
any responsibilities,liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75
et seq..or Section 311 of the Federal Act,33 USG 1321.Furthermore,the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages,such as fish kills,even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,or any exclusive
privileges,nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights,nor any
infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations[40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable.If any provision of this permit,or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances,is held invalid,the application of such provision to other circumstances,and the
remainder of this permit,shall not be affected thereby[NCGS I SOB-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority,within a reasonable time,any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit.The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request,copies of records required by this permit[40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Signatory Requirements
All applications,reports,or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified[40
CFR 122.41(k)].
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a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer.For the purpose of this Section,a responsible
corporate officer means: (a)a president,secretary,treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function,or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation,or(b)the manager of one or more manufacturing,production,or operating
facilities,provided,the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations,and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations;the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established.or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements;and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate.procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,respectively;or
(3) For a municipality, State,Federal,or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official[40 CFR 122.22).
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a, above or by a duly authorized representative of that person.A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity,such as the position of plant manager,operator of a well or well field,
superintendent,a position of equivalent responsibility,or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company.(A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.);and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority[40 CFR 122,22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph(b)of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility'for the overall operation of the facility,'a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph(b)of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports,information,or applications to be signed by an authorized representative[40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification.Any person signing a document under paragraphs a,or b.of this section shall make the following
certification[40.CFR 122.22].NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
°I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared tinder 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 off-nes and imprisonment forknowing violations."
10. Permit Actions
This permit maybe modified,revoked and reissued,or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification,revocation and reissuance,or termination,or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition[40 CFR 122.41(f)].
11. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit,or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws,rules,and regulations
contained in Title 40,Code of Federal Regulations,Parts 122 and 123;Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H.0100;and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et.al.
12. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee'Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division.Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls.
1. Certified Operator
For purposes of this permit,this requirement does not apply until the permittee receives a letter from the Division
notifying them of classification of the facility.
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators,certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission(WPCSOCC),of the appropriate type and grade for the
system,and,for each classification must[T15A NCAC 08G.0201]
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge(ORC)who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade
at least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s)in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORCs)who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system,with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year;and
c. submit a signed completed"Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form"to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface,systems)countersigned by the designated certified
operators,designating the Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
'Charge(Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system;or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade;or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge(Back-up ORC).
(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or
designating at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility(or the Back-up ORC;when acting as surrogate for the ORC)must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G.0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances)which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit.Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures.This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit[40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility,and all documentation required thereof,whether acting as a contract operator[subcontractor]or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit[40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded,but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b.and c.of this section.
b. Notice[40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass.If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass.The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
H.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 fora bypass as provided in any current or future system-wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve.an anticipated bypass,after considering its adverse effects,if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1)of this section.
5._ Upsets
a.: Effect of an upset[40 CFR 122.4 1(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 Pennittee facility was at the time being properly operated;.and
(3)The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part Il.E.6.(b)of this permit.
(4)The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part I1.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof[40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids,sludges,filter backwash,or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission.The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge,including 40:CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge;40 CFR
Part 258,Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills;and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T,Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters.The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
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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.
S. 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)],
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9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible,but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic,such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester;the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility;or any other unusual
circumstances:
b. Any process unit failure,due to known or unknown reasons,that render the facility incapable of adequate;
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps,aerators,compressors,etc.
c. Any failure of;a pumping station,sewer line,or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion.of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone:shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c.of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be.confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2)or Section 308 of the Federal Act,33
USC 1318,all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection atthe offices
of the Division.As required by the Act,effluent data shall not be considered confidential.Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2)or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,`representation,or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including.monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall,upon conviction,be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both(40 CFR 122,41].
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities,nor add to the plants 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.l(a5)[SL 2011-394],no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction,installation,or alteration of anytreatment 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 fl for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol;and one milligram per liter(1 mg/L)for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge,on a non-routine or infrequent
basis,of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit,if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following"notification levels'
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 mg/L)for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State.This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Revised May 24,2010
Who Is Covered Under This Permit? disinfection;apparatus. All existing facilities adding
chlorination after August 1,2007 will also be required to
This permit covers discharges of treated domestic add dechlorination. System requirements for a new(not
wastewater from single family residences at flows not to yet constructed) system are a septic tank, primary and
exceed 1000 gallons per day. Other types of facilities secondary (or recirculating) sand filters,
discharging less than 1000 gallons per day of treated chlorination/dechlorination (or equivalent means of
domestic wastewater may be covered under this permit disinfection)and post-aeration apparatus.
with the approval of the Division.
Operation and Maintenance
Changes in Reissued General Permit
In order to protect water quality and to ensure proper
The previous General Permit expired July 31,2007. The operation of domestic wastewater systems,the following
permit has been reissued for an additional five years. The measures should be taken:
new permit contains the following significant changes • Check the septic tank every year to see if solids
from the previous version; should be removed.
• Dechlorination is now required for all facilities • Have the septic tank pumped out every three to five
installing chlorination after the effective date of the years. Contact a local septic service/repair company
final permit. from the yellow pages:
• Risers will be required on all new septic tanks • Inspect disinfection and dechlorination equipment
making them easier to locate. (if applicable)weekly to confirm proper•operation.
•. If a chlorinator and/or dechlorinator is installed,
There were also changes made to the Notice of Intent replace tablets whenever necessary.
(NOI) which is filed to gain coverage under this permit.
The NOI requires updated buffer requirements aligning Tins for Maintainine Your Septic Tank
with 15A NCAC 02T.0506, and the sign-off of,a
professional engineer for all new systems. The septic tank is usually a watertight concrete box buried
in the ground outside the house. 'Wastewaters from the
Key Permit Requirements house, including the toilets, shower, bathtub, washing
machine and dishwasher flow into the tank. Heavier solid
• Annual sampling of the effluent from the system is materials settle to the bottom and the liquid flows out of
required. The parameters to be sampled can be found the tank into a soil drainfield. Both the septic tank and
in Part I, Section A. A North Carolina certified drainfield must be properly maintained for the system to
laboratory should be contacted to perform the work correctly for many years. Some tips for maintaining
analytical monitoring. A list of certified laboratories your septic system are:
can be obtained by calling the Division.
All samples should be collected before the effluent • Do not put too much water into the septic system.
joins or is diluted by any other wastestream,water or Try to conserve water wherever possible.
substance. (Part II,Section D:1) • Do not add materials such as chemicals, sanitary
• The permittee shall give notice to the Division of any napkins,or other foreign objects.
planned physical alterations or additions to the • Restrict the use of your garbage disposal.
system that could significantly increase the quantity • Do not pour grease or cooking oils down the drain.
of pollutants discharged or introduce new pollutants • Have the solids pumped out of the septic tank every
to the discharge. These alterations include any types 3-5 years.
of residence/facility expansions. (Part II, Section • Keep automobiles and heavy equipment off of the
E:3) septic tank and drain field.
• Submission of monitoring reports is not required. All
monitoring information must be retained on site for Chlorination and Dechlorination Tablets
period of years. (Part II,Section E:1)
If the treatment system has a chlorinator or dechlorinator,
Minimum Treatment System Requirements it is important that there is an adequate supply of tablets
to ensure proper operation. There will usually be a white
System requirements for existing (previously PVC pipe sticking up from the chlorinator/dechlorinator
constructed) systems are a septic tank, sand filter and where the tablets should be inserted. Tablets can be

d t analyze
obtained from most plumbing supply stores. Make sure '4 Does a certified lab`need to be use o a
P g Pp Y ) y
that the tablets are certified for wastewater use. Chlorine samples?
tablets are NOT the same type of chlorine used for Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to
swimming pools. perform analytical monitoring. The only exception to
this rule is when measuring the value of pH. pH
Signs of Septic System Problems values should be measured in the field because they
may change considerably between when the sample
Some of the signs that your, septic system may be having is pulled and it is analyzed at the laboratory. A list of
problems are: certified labs is available from the Division. II
• Sewage backing up into your toilets,tubs or sinks. 5) What If I Sell My Property?
• Slowly'draining fixtures; particularly after it has
rained. The Division views changes of name or ownership as
• The smell of raw sewage accompanied by soggy soil a minor modification and requires the Director's
over the drainfield. approval. Name and ownership changes require you
• Sewage discharging over the ground or in nearby to complete a Name/Ownership Change Form. The
ditches or woods. forms are available by contacting the NPDES
Permitting Program at(919)807-6300.
If you see any of these signs, contact. a septic repair
company from the yellow pages in your area. 6) When does my permit expire and how do I renew
it?
Right-of-Way The expiration date of the permit is on the first page
of the General Permit. This General Permit expires
Issuance of this general permit does not relieve the on July 31, 2012. Approximately 180 days prior the
permittee from obtaining all necessary right-of-way or expiration of the General Permit, you will receive a
easement rights to discharge wastewater on-or across renewal notice in the mail from the Division.
another property.
Contact Us
FreauentlyAsked Questions
For additional information,please contact us at:
1) Do I`need to submit the monitoring results
annually? N.C.Division of Water Quality
No. The submission of monitoring reports for this Surface Water Protection Section
permit is not required. - There are no standardized NPDES Program
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) associated 1617 Mail Service Center
with this permit. All monitoring results should be Raleigh,N.C.27699-1617
kept on site for three years. The Division may Phone: [phone]
request these reports for review at any time. (Part II, Fax: [phone]
Section E:1)
You may also contact your local Regional Office at:
2) Do I need to employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator to manage and run the Asheville: [phone]
system? Mooresville: [phone]
Not at this time. The Division's'Operator Training Winston-Salem: [phone]
and Certification Unit does not currently plan to Raleigh: [phone]
classify these types,of facilities for the purposes of Fayetteville: [phone]
needing a certified operator. The requirement was Washington: [phone]
left in the permit at this time with clarification,in the Wilmington: [phone]
event that classification was assigned.in the future.
(Part H,Section C:1) The NPDES Permitting Program can be found online at
http://portal,ncdenr.orp/web/wg/sn/ps/npdes.Another
3) Where do I find my stream classification? source of information is the DENR Customer Service
The stream classification, i.e. WS-IV, C, Tr, etc. can Center.They may be reached at 1-877-NC ENR4 U(1-
usually be found in the Certificate of Coverage. If 877-623-6748). An additional source of information is
you are unsure of your stream classification, you can the North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and
contact the NPDES Permitting Program. Environmental Assistance. They have information on
how to minimize pollutants at various types of industries.
They may be reached at(919)715-6500.

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