NC0026913_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2016

Phone: [phone]
TOWN OF SPARTA
P.O. BOX 99
SPARTA, NC 28675
December 8, 2014
Mr. Corey Basinger
450 West Hanes Mill Road Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105
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Re: Town of Sparta WWTP Bypass Dec 6, 2014 @ 6am until Dec 8, 2014 (a
7:00am
Dear Mr. Basinger,
Upon arriving at work on Monday moring Dec 8, 2014 at 7:00am, Bobby Shaw noticed
the E.Q. Basin to be overflowing at the Town of Sparta WWTP. On investigation Mr.
Shaw found the PLC Control panel to the SBR was completely shut down. All other
components of the system were found to be operating properly. After diagnosing /
checking the system, Bob disconnected the power at the main breaker and upon
reconnecting the power, all systems started functioning properly including the SBR. At
approx. 7:43 am all systems were back in service.
First Bob called Gary Hudson and got no answer, and then George Smith was notified of
the bypass and made aware of the situation.
Bob Shaw estimates that approximately 200,000-250,000 gallons of sewage was spilled
into the strom drainage system that discharges into the Little River.
Bob went and made a visual inspection of the discharge point and found no evidence of
waste or any debris from the spill. Also he went downstream on Choate Dairy Road
Bridge and found no evidence of debris or material from the spill. It was noticed that
minnows were present and swimming at the bridge. No environmental impacts or fish
kills were observed.
The first corrective measure taken was to clean up debris around the EQ Basin. Bob has
also been in touch with Aqua Aerobic Systems personnel in which Bob was informed on
how to have our electrician to wire in a backup alarm for a power failure within the SBR
system. This is the first time this problem has ever occurred. Electrician will be onsite to
install the necessary alarm light to prevent this from happening again.
If further information is needed, please feel free to give me a call at 336-372-5015.
Best Regards,
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Bob Shaw, ORC

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
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DEC 12 2014 r
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Division of Water Resources
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Volume Reaching Surface Waters:`WAS .Surface Water Name: L l T'7Lff Xi-vr:$7,
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes _ZNo
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? V Yes No
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Phone: [phone]
TOWN OF SPARTA
P.O. BOX 99
SPARTA, NC 28675
December 8, 2014
Mr. Corey Basinger
450 West Hanes Mill Road Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105
RECEIVED
N.C.Dept. of ENR
DEC 0 9 2014
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Fax: [phone]
Re: Town of Sparta WWTP Bypass Dec 6, 2014 @ 6am until Dec 8, 2014 @
7:00am
Dear Mr. Basinger,
Upon arriving at work on Monday moring Dec 8, 2014 at 7:00am, Bobby Shaw noticed
the E.Q. Basin to be overflowing at the Town of Sparta. WWTP. On investigation Mr.
Shaw found the PLC Control panel to the SBR was completely shut down. All other
components of the systemwere found to be operating properly. After diagnosing /
checking the system, Bob disconnected the power at the main breaker and upon
reconnecting the power, all systems started functioning properly including the SBR. At
approx. 7:43 am all systems were back in service.
First Bob called Gary Hudson and got no answer, and then George Smith was notified of
the bypass and made aware of the situation.
Bob Shaw estimates that approximately 200,000-250,000 gallons of sewage was spilled
into the strom drainage system that discharges into the Little River.
Bob went and made a visual inspection of the discharge point and found no evidence of
waste or any debris from the spill. Also he went downstream on Choate1Dairy Road
Bridge and found no evidence of debris or material from the spill. It was noticed that
minnows were present andiswimming at the bridge. No environmental impacts or fish
kills were observed.
The first corrective measure taken was to clean up debris around the EQ Basin. Bob has
also been in touch with Aqua Aerobic Systems personnel in which Bob was informed on
how to have our electrician to wire in a backup alarm for a power failure within the SBR
system. This is the first time this problem has ever occurred. Electrician will be onsite to
install the necessary alarm light to prevent this from happening again.
If further information is needed, please feel free to give me a call at 336-372-5015.
Best Regar s,
Bob Shaw, ORC

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
October 3, 2013
Bryan Edwards, Town Manager
Town of Sparta.
P.O. Box 99
Sparta, NC 28675
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI)
Town of Sparta WWTP
NPDES Permit # NCO026913
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Edwards
On October 2, 2013 George Smith performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Mr. Bobby
Shaw, ORC, was present for the inspection. The inspection is comprised of an overall evaluation
in order to document compliance and noncompliance of: facilities equipment, capability to meet
effluent limits, and terms & conditions with the NPDES permit.
Permit
The permit became effective June 1, 2013 and expired March 31, 2016. A correct copy is kept on
file. The Town has no issues with the new permit.
Records & Reports
The operators log documents the following: rainfall, plant operations, operation & maintenance
records, and troubleshooting.
The daily worksheet documents process control of the aeration basin, such as: MLSS, Dissolved
Oxygen, Temperature, pH, 30-minute Settleable Solids, and Clarifier Blanket Height. These
daily logs also document general comments concerning the condition of the plant and record the
generator test every Wednesday.
The chain -of -custody reports are complete, and they clearly document the sample conditions.
The 2012 Annual Performance Report from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 was sent to
Raleigh by Mr. Kevin Dowell. Please make sure this report was submitted to the NPDES Unit.
585 Waughtown Street„ North Carolina 27360
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet: www wwateraualibr.ora
An Eaual O000rtunitvlAffirmative Action Emolover

CEI 11
October 3, 2013
Page 2 of 3
Facility Site Review
The % inch manual barscreen and dual influent 40 h.p. pumps and alarms were all operating
properly.
The aeration basin had a light brown color and a good earthy odor indicating good treatment.
There was a good gentle rolling aeration action with less than 5% light brown foam.
The effluent from the clarifier was clear, with a small amount of pin flock over the weirs. No
algae present. The skimmer was operating.
The flow splitter sends 50% to sequential batch reactor (SBR) and 50% to the conventional
treatment plant both are function properly.
The lower part of the contact chamber was clear with no foam or floating solids.
The chlorine and sulfur dioxide gases are maintained and there are 5 full cylinders in storage.
Flow Measurement
The flow recording charts are kept on file for the required minimum of three years.
Continuous flow measurement at the plant is performed using a 90' V-notch weir with an
ultrasonic device mounted before the effluent weir. The flow measuring device was calibrated by
Carolina Technical Services on September 4, 2013 Paperwork documentation was maintained in
the file. The instantaneous flow was 0.123 MGD at 12:15 pm.
Laboratory
The municipal lab received field certification (#5233) for Residual Chlorine, pH, and
Temperature.
The Sension, Hach 156 pH meter is routinely calibrated and documented using a two -point
calibration (pH 4 and pH 10), and a midrange check at pH 7.
Temperature is recorded with a Sension Hach 156, which is NIST traceable.
The Total Residual Chlorine is performed with a Hach DR2500 and the annual 5-point
calibration was performed by Pace Analytical on July 25, 2013.
The lab measures and documents the field data in an excellent manner.
Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent from the POTW was very slightly cloudy with no solids, no color, or no odor. The
visual appearance of the effluent is considered excellent.

CEI
October 3, 2013
Page 2 of 3
The unnamed tributary to Little River, Class C waters showed no adverse impacts.
Operations & Maintenance
The following Town personnel operate the facility: Bobby Shaw ORC, Grade III; Eddie Hall,
Grade II; Andy Blevins, Maintenance.
Please insure that Andy Blevins obtains a Grade II if you intend for him to act as a Back-up
ORC.
The MLSS is approximately 2599 mg/L and the settleability is 17%, which is low because Mr.
Shaw just wasted some solids into the digester.
Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from October 2011 through July 2013 revealed
no limit violations.
The Town currently performs influent composite sampling with an Isco sampler. A sample
aliquot of 50 ml is collected every 15 minutes.
The Town currently performs effluent composite sampling with an Isco sampler. A 100 mL
sample is collected every 2,400 gallons. This complies with the effluent flow proportion sample
requirement.
Sludge Disposal
The digester is currently maintained at approximately 50% capacity to waste solids.
The compliance evaluation inspection is satisfactory. The quality of the effluent is considered to
be excellent at the time of the inspection, and the plant personnel are considered to perform their
jobs in an excellent manner. If you have any questions please contact George Smith or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Cc: WSRO files

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
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 N j 2 u 31 NCO026913 111 121 13/10/02 117 181 r I 19I S I 201IJ I
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Remarks
2111111111IIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII1111111111j6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------ -- --- Reserved------- —
67 I 169 70141 711 p 72 I N 73 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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i 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)
10:00 AM 13/10/02
13/06/01
Sparta WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
140 River Rd
Sparta NC 28675
12:20 PM 13/10/02
16/03/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Bobby D Shaw/ORC/336-372-4257/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bryan Edwards,PO Box 99 Sparta NC 28675/Town Manager/336-372-4257/3363722051 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program . Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
George S Smith WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
,tt°-A; le. V.164a- 4V940 3©
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO026913
Inspection Date: 10/02/2013
Owner - Facility: Sparta WWfP
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 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:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
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■
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Page # 3

Permit: NCO026913 Owner - Facility: Sparta WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/02/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Comment: Mr. Kevin Dowell, Town employee sent the 2012 report to the NPDES Unit.
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
0
❑ ❑
Is the flow meter operational?
■
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❑ ❑
(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
❑ ■
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Are weirs level?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
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❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
■
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
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❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational?
■
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
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❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/. of the sidewall depth)
❑
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❑ ■
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes No
NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑
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■ ❑
Are the diffusers operational?
■
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
01100
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
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Page # 4

Permit: NCO026913
Inspection Date: 10/02/2013
Owner - Facility: Sparta WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
11
Aeration Basins
Yes
No NA
NE
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
❑ ❑
❑
Comment: MLSS was 2599. The color was light brown.
Sequencing Batch. Reactors
Yes
No NA
NE
Type of operation:
Simplex, Multiple
Is the reactor effluent free of solids?
■
❑ ❑
❑
Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility?
■
❑ ❑
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Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill?
■
❑ ❑
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The operator understands and can explain the process?
■
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Comment:
Disinfection -Gas
Yes
No NA
NE
Are cylinders secured adequately?
■
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Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
■
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Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
■
❑ ❑
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
❑ ❑
❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
❑
❑ ❑
■
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
❑
❑ ❑
■
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
❑
❑ ❑
■
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No NA
NE
Type of system ?
Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑
■ ❑
❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
■
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
n
n ■
n
Comment: ratio is 1 chlorine to 1.5 sulfur dioxide
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
❑
❑ ■
❑
Number of tubes in use?
Page
# 5

Permit: NC0026913
Inspection Date: 10/02/2013
De -chlorination
Comment: Tablets are not used
Owner - Facility: Sparta WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Page # 6

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
October 11, 2012
Bryan Edwards,
Town of Sparta
P.O. Box 99 .
Town Manager
Sparta, NC 28675
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI)
Town of Sparta WWTP
NPDES Permit # NC0026913
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Edwards
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On October 5, 2012 George Smith performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Mr. Bobby Shaw, ORC, was
present for the inspection. The inspection is comprised of an overall evaluation in order to document
compliance and noncompliance of: facilities equipment, capability to meet effluent limits, and terms &
conditions with the NPDES permit.
Permit
The permit became effective March 1, 2007 and expired March 31, 2011. A correct copy is kept on file. A
permit renewal application was properly submitted to the NPDES Permitting Unit.
Records & Reports
The operators log documents the following: weather, plant operations, operation & maintenance records, and
troubleshooting.
The daily worksheet documents process control of the aeration basin, such as: MLSS, Dissolved Oxygen,
Temperature, pH, 30-minute Settleable Solids, and Clarifier Blanket Height. These daily logs also document
general comments concerning the condition of the plant and record the generator test every Wednesday.
The chain -of -custody reports are complete, and they clearly document the sample conditions.
The 2011 Annual Performance Report from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 was sent to Raleigh and
received in this office. Please remember to submit the 2012 report.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
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CEI
October 11, 2012
Page 2 of 3
Facility Site Review
The 3/a inch manual barscreen and dual influent pumps and alarms were all operating properly.
11
The aeration basin had a brown color and a good earthy odor indicating good treatment. There was a good
gentle rolling action and the dissolved oxygen runs between 3 — 4 mg/L.
The effluent from the clarifier was clear, with a small amount of pin flock over the weirs. No algae present. The
skimmer was operating.
The flow splitter sends 50% to sequential batch reactor (SBR) and 50% to the conventional treatment plant both
are function properly.
The lower part of the contact chamber was clear with no foam or floating solids.
Flow Measurement
The flow recording charts are kept on file for the required minimum of three years.
Continuous flow measurement at the plant is performed using a 90' V-notch weir with an ultrasonic device
mounted before the effluent weir. The flow measuring device was calibrated by Carolina Technical Services on
September 27, 2012, Paperwork documentation was maintained in the file.
Laboratory
The municipal lab received field certification (#5233) for Residual Chlorine, pH, and Temperature.
The Sension, Hach 156 pH meter is routinely calibrated and documented using a two -point calibration (pH 4
and pH 10), and a midrange check at pH 7.
Temperature is recorded with a Sension Hach 156, which is NIST traceable.
The Total Residual Chlorine is performed with a Hach DR2500 and the annual 5-point calibration was
performed on July 23, 2012.
The lab measures and documents the field data in an excellent manner.
Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent from the POTW was very slightly cloudy with no solids, no color, or no odor. The visual
appearance of the effluent is considered excellent.
The unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek, Class C-Trout + waters showed no adverse impacts.

FCEI
ctoer 11, 2012
age 3 of 3
Operations & Maintenance
The following Town personnel operate the facility: Bobby Shaw ORC, Grade III; Andy Blevins, Back-up ORC.
Currently, Eddie Hall, Grade H is listed as a back-up operator.
Please insure that Andy Blevins obtains a Grade II if you intend for him to be a Back-up ORC.
The clarifier is maintained with an 8 -foot blanket. The MLSS is approximately 4900 mg/L.
Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from October 2011 through July 2012 revealed no limit
violations.
The Town currently performs influent composite sampling with an Isco sampler. A sample aliquot of 50 ml is
collected every 15 minutes.
The Town currently performs effluent composite sampling with an Isco sampler. A sample is collected every
2,400 gallons. This complies with the flow proportion sample requirement.
Sludge Disposal
The digesters are maintained at approximately 60% capacity to waste solids.
The compliance evaluation inspection is satisfactory. The quality of the effluent is considered to be excellent at
the time of the inspection, and the plant personnel are considered to perform their jobs in an excellent manner.
If you have any questions please contact George Smith or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Cc: WSRO files

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO026913 111 121 12/10/05 117 18 19I S I 20I I
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Remarks
211III IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIII II1I IIII III1111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —------------- —---- —--- Reserved —--------- --------
67 I 169 70141 71 IDI 72I—� � 73 LJJ 74 751 I I I I III 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:00 AM 12/10/05
07/03/01
Sparta WWTP
140 River Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Sparta NC 28675
11:00 AM 12/10/05
11/03/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Bobby D Shaw/ORC/336-372-4257/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bryan Edwards,PO Box 99 Sparta NC 28675/Town Manager/336-372-4257/3363722051 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
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
George S Smith WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ C/C� lI� atLJ�
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3� NCO026913 111 12, 12/10/05 I17 18, I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

IF
Permit: NCO026913 Owner - Facility: Sparta WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/05/2012 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
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 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: Permit expired since March 31, 2011
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO026913
Inspection Date: 10/05/2012
Owner - Facility: Sparta WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: 2012 Annual Report will be submitted
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Sequencing Batch Reactors
Type of operation:
Is the reactor effluent free of solids?
Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility?
Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill?
The operator understands and can explain the process?
Comment:
Disinfection -Gas
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Diffused
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Yes No NA NE
Simplex, Multiple
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0026913 Owner - Facility: Sparta WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/05/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
n
n
n
■
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
n
❑
n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
n
n
o
■
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
n
n
n
■
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
n
n
n
■
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■
n
❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
■
n
n
n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
n
n
■
n
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
n
❑
■
n
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
April 26, 2013
Mr. Bryan Edwards, Town Manager
Town of Sparta
PO Box 99
Sparta, NC 28675
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal
Permit NCO026913
Alleghany County
Class III Facility
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the
subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached 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 U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
We received your comment pertaining to the proposed mercury limit. A permitting
strategy was developed to implement the Statewide Mercury TMDL developed by Division and
approved by the USEPA in 2012. The permitting strategy is designed to maintain the mercury
load below the assigned wasteload allocation and to avoid mercury hotspots. The Division
developed a technology based effluent limit (TBEL) of 47 ng/l based on pollutant removal
technology. At the time of permit renewal all facilities are evaluated for mercury limits. A
reasonable potential analysis is performed to evaluate potential to exceed the water quality based
limit (WQBEL) or the TBEL, whichever is more stringent. Your data shows two detections
above the TBEL. As such the permit includes a limit of 47 ng/1 implemented as an annual
average of quarterly samples. This limit will become effective on January 1, 2015.
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
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Ralegh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Nne
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Naturallrf

Town of Sparta
April 26, 2013
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with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The
Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division
of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area
Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Teresa Rodriguez at
telephone number [phone] or at email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY TOM BELNICK
Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: NPDES Files
Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office / Surface Water Protection Section (e-copy)
Aquatic Toxicology Unit (e-copy)

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Town
of Sparta
Sparta WWTP
Latitude:
36° 21' 49" N
State Grid: Glade
Longitude:
81' 06' 13" W
Permitted Flow: 0.600 MGD
Receiving Stream:
Little River
Drainage Basin: New River Basin
Stream Class:
C
HL'C: 0505000104
y
Facility
Location
not to scale
NPDES Permit No. NCO026913
North
Allegheny County

Permit NCO026913
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The Town of Sparta
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Sparta WWTP
140 River Road
Sparta NC
Alleghany County
to receiving waters designated as the Little River in the New River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 2013.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on March
31, 2016.
Signed this day April 26, 2013.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY TOM BELNICK
Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO026913
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously
issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Sparta is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing
consisting of the following:
♦ Bar screen
♦ Influent lift station
♦ Flow splitter box
♦ Equalization tank
♦ Sequencing batch reactor tank
♦ Floating decanter
♦ Aeration basin
♦ Coarse bubble diffusers
♦ Clarifier
♦ Chlorine contact chamber
♦ Dechlorination system
♦ Submersible sludge pump
♦ Aerated digester
0.60 MGD wastewater treatment plant
This facility is located at the Sparta Wastewater Treatment Plant, 140 River
Road, Sparta, Alleghany County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into the Little River, classified C waters in the New River
Basin.

Permit NCO026913
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
RecordingInfluentor
Effluent
Flow
0.60 MGD
Continuous
BOD, 5-day, 20°C1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent &
Effluent
Total Suspended
Influent &
Solids 1
300 L
.mg/.0
45 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 31
9.3 mg/L
27.9 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March
Monitor
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
31
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100
400 / 100
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean
ml
ml
Total Residual Chlorine
28 µ L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
Monitor
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
NO2+NO3+TKN
Total Phosphorus
Monitor
Semi -Annually
Composite
Effluent
Temperature, °C
Monitor
3/Week
Grab
Effluent,
pH2
6.0 -
9.0 standard units
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity 3
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Copper
Monitor
Quarterly
Com osite
Effluent
Mercury4
47 n
L annual average
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Silver
Monitor
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Zinc
Monitor
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Notes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations
shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard
units.
3. Whole effluent toxicity will be evaluated using the Chronic Toxicity
(Ceriodaphnia) P/F test at 9%, See Special Condition A. (2.)
4. Annual average limit becomes effective January 1, 2015. The sample shall be
analyzed using EPA Method 1631.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.

Permit NCO026913
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or
significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 9.0%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test
procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay
Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase
II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or
subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of March,
June, September and December. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be
performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment
processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a
failure or ChV below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall
be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in
"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the
geometric mean of the highest concentration having no detectable impairment of
reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable
impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment,"
collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in
the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on
the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were
performed. If reporting pass/fail results using the parameter code TGP3B, DWQ Form
AT-1 (original) is sent to the below address. If reporting Chronic Value results using
the parameter code THP3B, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following
address:
Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences
Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report
is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical
measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory
supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the
effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity
monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top
of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe

Permit NC0026913
number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in
the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental
Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test
data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this
permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements
or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit,
the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of
the data submitted on the DMR and all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as
minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and
appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require
immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month
following the month of the initial monitoring.

WSRO MONTHLY DMR VIOLATIONS REPORT FOR:
Alleghany
NC0026913
Monitoring Violation
Frequency
Violation
Sparta WWTP
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Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit
Weekly/DaiIy Violations
Date Parameter Permit Limit/7vpe DMR Value % Over Limit
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Re op rted # of Violations
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Other Violations
Completed by: �Q�L Date: L lac/ Z
Regional Water Quality
Supervisor Sienoff: Date: Aiy?"itz.
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Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
Dn1R Review Record
Facility: S7pow t LAIWTf Permit/Pipe No.: NG 0026 743 Month/Year JL COI aZ
Parameter
Date
Monthly Average Violations
Permit Limit DMR Value
Weekly/Daily Violations
Parameter Permit LimitfCvDe
DMR Value
% Over Limit
% Over Limit
Monitoring, Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Bryan Edwards,
Town of Sparta
P.O. Box 99
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
March 12, 2012
Town Manager
Sparta, NC 28675
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Town of Sparta WWTP
NPDES Permit # NCO026913
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
A review of the November 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the following
parameter(s) at Outfall 001:
Parameter
Date
# of missing parameters
BOD
11/26/2011_
1
TRC
11/26/2011
1
Fecal Coliform
11/26/2011
1
H
11/26/2011
1
TSS
11/26/2011
1
Temp.
11/26/2011
1
Mr. Bobby Shaw, ORC did not understand the Divisions new policy.
Failure to provide timely and accurate DMRs is a violation of your NPDES permit. If this violation is due to a
transcription error, and certifiable data are available to rectify the noncompliance, we ask that you please submit
an amended DMR(s) to the Division of Water Quality by March 16, 2012. Send copies of the amended report
to:
Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties.
Violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Any efforts
undertaken to bring the facility back into compliance are not an admission of culpability. Your above -
mentioned response to this correspondence, the degree and extent of harm to the environment, and the duration
and gravity of the violation(s) will be considered in any future actions undertaken.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact George Smith at (336) 771-
4968, [e-mail], or myself at [phone], [e-mail].
Sincerely,
X" Q�'
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Protection Section
ATTACHMENT
cc: WSRO File Copy
DWQ Central Files

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Facility
Parameter
Date
Parameter
Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
Dn1R Review Record
lIw:i Permit/Pipe No.: ,VC0026712 MonthNear Nov ;,011
Monthly Avera-e Violations
Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit
Weekly/Daily Violations
Permit Lirrii vDe DMR Value % Over Limit
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date
Parameter
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0WATER State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
o Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSE—10/07)
Project Applicant Name: The Town of Sparta, NC
Project Name for which flow is being requested: N/A
More than one FTSE-10107 maybe required for a single project if the owner of the WWTP is not responsible for all
pump stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow.
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name: Town of Sparta Waste Water Treatment Plant
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: NC 0026913
All flows are in MGD
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow 0.6
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP 0.0
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow 0.298.
f. Total flow for this specific request 0.0
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility 0.288
h. Percent of permitted flow used 48%
II. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this
proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Name Approx. Capacity, MGD Approx. Current Avg.
(Firm/Design) Daily Flow, MGD
NIA
II1. Certification Statement:
I, Bryan Edwards , certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the addition of the volume of
wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving wastewater
treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity related
sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving treatment
plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local established
policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items listed above
in Sections I and If for which I am the responsible party. Signature of this form indicates acceptance of
this wastewater floe r _
Signing Official
1 /5/2012
Date
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
October 17, 2011
Bryan Edwards, Town Manager
Town of Sparta
P.O. Box 99
Sparta, NC 28675
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI)
Town of Sparta WWTP
NPDES Permit # NCO026913
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Edwards
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On October 7, 2011 George Smith performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Mr. Bobby Shaw, ORC, and
Mr. Andy Blevins, Back-up ORC were present for the inspection. The inspection is comprised of an overall
evaluation in order to document compliance and noncompliance of: facilities equipment, capability to meet
effluent limits, and terms & conditions with the NPDES permit.
Permit
The permit became effective March 1, 2007 and expired March 31, 2011. A correct copy is kept on file. A
permit renewal application was submitted.
The POTW is rated as a Grade III facility because it has a permitted flow of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 MGD.
The sampling for a Grade III is 3 times per week.
Records & Reports
The operators log documents the following: weather, plant operations, operation & maintenance records, and
troubleshooting.
The daily worksheet documents process control of the aeration basin, such as: MLSS, Dissolved Oxygen,
Temperature, pH, 30-minute Settleable Solids, and Clarifier Blanket Height. These daily logs also document
general comments concerning the condition of the plant and record the generator test every Wednesday.
The chain -of -custody reports are complete, and they clearly document the sample conditions.
The Annual Performance Report from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 was sent to Raleigh and received in
this office.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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CEI
October 17, 2011
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Facility Site Review
The 3/4 inch barscreen and dual influent pumps were all operating properly.
The aeration basin had a brown color and a good earthy odor indicating good treatment. There was a good
gentle rolling action and the dissolved oxygen runs between 3 — 4 mg/L.
The effluent from the clarifier was clear, with a small amount of pin flock over the weirs. No algae present. The
skimmer was operating.
The flow splitter, equalization tank and sequential batch reactor (SBR) are function properly.
The upper section of the chlorine contact chamber had some foam and floating solids. The lower part of the
contact chamber was clear with no foam or floating solids.
Flow Measurement
The flow recording charts are kept on file for the required minimum of three years.
Continuous flow measurement at the plant is performed using a 90' V-notch weir with an ultrasonic device
mounted before the effluent weir. The flow measuring device was calibrated by Carolina Technical Services on
September 28, 2011 Paperwork documentation was maintained in the file.
Laboratory
The municipal lab received field certification (#5233) for Residual Chlorine, pH, and Temperature.
The Sension, Hach 156 pH meter is routinely calibrated and documented using a two -point calibration (pH 4
and pH 10), and a midrange check at pH 7.
Temperature is recorded with a Sension Hach 156, which is NIST traceable.
The lab measures and documents the field data in an excellent manner.
Effluent/Receiving
The effluent from the POTW was very slightly cloudy with no solids, no color, or no odor. The visual
appearance of the effluent is considered very good.
The unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek, Class C-Trout + waters showed no adverse impacts.

VCE
October 17, 2011
Page 3 of 3
Operations & Maintenance
The following Town personnel operate the facility: Bobby Shaw ORC, Grade III; Andy Blevins, Back-up ORC.
Currently, Tim Church, Grade IV and Eddie Hall, Grade II are listed as back-up operators. It appear that Tim
Church is the designated Back-up ORC.
Please insure that Andy Blevins obtains a Grade II if you intend for him to be a Back-up ORC.
The clarifier is maintained with a 7 -foot blanket.
Self -Monitoring Prog am
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from October 2010 through July 2011 revealed no monitoring
or limit violations.
The Town currently performs influent composite sampling with an Isco sampler. A sample aliquot of 50 ml is
collected every 15 minutes.
The Town currently performs effluent composite sampling with an Isco sampler. A sample aliquot of 50 ml is
collected every 2,400 gallons. This complies with the flow proportion sample requirement.
Sludge Disposal
The digesters are maintained at approximately 30% capacity to waste solids. This is considered an excellent
operations strategy, especially through the winter months.
The inspection is satisfactory. The quality of the effluent is considered to be very good and the plant personnel
are considered to perform their jobs in an excellent manner. If you have any questions please contact George
Smith or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Cc: WSRO files

F!
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E PA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
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
I 201
1 INI 2 1 5 I 31l NCO026913 111 121 11/10/14 117 18I r I 19I S l
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------Reserved-------------
67I 169 70 (4 ( 71 L D I 721 N 73I ( 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
08:30AM 11/10/14
07/03/01
Sparta WWTP
140 River Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Sparta NC 28675
11:30 AM 11/10/14
11/03/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
/ll
Bobby D Shaw/ORC/336-372-4257/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bryan Edwards,PO Box 99 Sparta NC 28675/Town Manager/336-372-4257/3363722051 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated
Permit 0 Flow Measurement . Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
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
George S Smith WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
4e,14, q5( 'r)�-
Signature of Management_Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NC0026913 I11 12I 11/10/14 17 18IC�
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

PV
Permit: NCO026913 Owner - Facility: Sparta WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/14/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes No NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Sequencing Batch Reactors
Yes No NA
NE
Type of operation:
Simplex, Multiple
Is the reactor effluent free of solids?
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Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility?
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Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill?
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The operator understands and can explain the process?
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Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
00011
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■ ❑ ❑
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Permit: NCO026913
Inspection Date: 10/14/2011
Owner -Facility: Sparta WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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:
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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PV
Permit: NC0026913
Inspection Date: 10/1412011
Owner - Facility: Sparta VWVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
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:
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PVRegional Field Inspectors Check List for Field Parameters
Name of site to be Inspected: I own Of �&rcf Date: nc, 1 Y, )01I
Field certification # (if applicable): .S 133 Inspector: Czvl _e ,(m r h _
NPDES-#: N(; 00 4- `i lj
Region: \A1 S IZy
1. Circle the parameter or parameters performed at this site.
Residual �ChlorineSettleable Solids pH DO, Conductivity, Temperature
II. Instrumentation:
A. Does the facility have the equipment necessary to analyze field parameters as circled above?
1. A pH meter Yes No
2. A Residual Chlorine meter Yes No
3.
DO meter
Yes
No
4.
A Cone for settleable solids
Yes
No
5.
A thermometer or meter that measures temperature.
Yes
No
6.
Conductivity meter
Yes
No
III. Calibration/Analysis:
1. Is the pH meter calibrated with 2 buffers and
checked with a third buffer each day of use? (Yes No
2. For Total Residual Chlorine, is a check standard
analyzed each day of use? Yes No
3. Is the air calibration of the DO meter performed
each day of use? Yes No
4. For Settleable Solids, is 1 liter of sample
settled for 1 hour? Yes No
5. Is the temperature measuring device calibrated
annually against a certified thermometer? O No V un� Th i �� r r
6. For Conductivity, is a calibration standard
analyzed each day of use? Yes No

IV. Documentation:
1. Is the date and time that the sample was collected documented? Yes
2. Is the sample site documented? Yes
3. Is the sample collector documented? Yes
4. Is the analysis date and time documented? Yes
5. Did the analyst sign the documentation? Yes
6. Is record of calibration documented? Fes)
7. For Settleable Solids, is sample volume and
1 hour time settling time documented?
8. For Temperature, is the annual calibration of
the measuring device documented?
Comments:
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No
No
No
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No
Please submit a copy of this completed form to the Laboratory Certification Program.
DWQ Lab Certification
Chemistry Lab
Courier # 52-01-01
FIELD INSPECTOR CHECKLIST REV. 04/23/2002

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Smith, George
From: Kevin Dowell [[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 11:36 AM
To: Smith, George
Subject: Town of Sparta Flow Meter
George,
I am sending this email correspondence at the request of Mr. Bobby Shaw (ORC) of the Town of Sparta WWTP after your
phone conversation on August 8, 2011.
Sometime during the week ending on the 30th of JUly we experienced an electrical storm here in Town. During this
event, we had an electrical surcharge that ran in on our Flow Meter and also took out the "electronic board" of the
Regal Smart Valve of our Chlorine fed system.
Technicians were here on August 8,2011 and have started the process of getting us back online. We are told that it will
be approximately 2 weeks to get everything back up and going. Until that time, please be advised that there will be no
flow readings and that chlorine and sulfur dioxide will have to be manually fed until system is repaired. We will keep
you informed as to the progress of this situation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Bobby Shaw (ORC ) at 336-372-5015.
Best Regards,
Kevin Dowell
Town of Sparta
336-372-4257 (phone)
336-372-2051 (fax)
[e-mail]

PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011
TOWN OF SPARTA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND COLLECTION SYSTEM
1. General Information
Town of Sparta Wastewater Treatment Plant
Town of Sparta
Bryan Edwards, Town Manager [phone]
NC 0026913
RECEIVED
N.0 Do.- .' c""
JUL 2 6 2011
Description of System or Treatment Process: Regional Off -cc
Operation of a .6 mgd wastewater treatment facility consis mg of bar screens, sphtter
box, equalization tank, sequencing batch reactor, activated sludge tank, chlorine contact
chamber and digester. The discharge from this plant is into Little River, which is
classified as "C" waters.
Town of Sparta Collection System
Town of Sparta
Bryan Edwards, Town Manager [phone]
WQCS00160
Description of Collection System:
The Town of Sparta is responsible for the upkeep and operation of approximately 21.3
miles of sanitary sewer line, approximately 1.9 miles of sewage force main, and 5 (five)
lift stations. The collection system transfers raw sewage to the Town of Sparta Waste
Water Treatment Plant which treats approximately 300,000 gallons of raw sewage per
day. The discharge from this plant is into Little River, which is classified as "C" waters.
2. Performance
Summary of system performance for fiscal year 2010-2011:
No Permit Limit violations
No monitoring violations
No reporting violations
No reportable SSO's (Sanitary Sewer Overflows)
3. Notification
Public notice placed in local newspaper summarizing this report informing the public that a
copy of this report may be obtained at the Sparta Town Office.
4. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users oLcustomers
of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability.-
Bryan.Allwards, Town Manager Date
Town of Sparta

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
February 25, 2011
Mr. Bryan Edwards, Manager
Town of Sparta
P.O. Box 99
Sparta, NC 28675
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection, Town of Sparta WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO026913 Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
On February 16, 2011, Sue White and Gary Hudson of this office met, with Bobby Shaw, ORC, to
perform a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on Sparta's wastewater treatment system. This type of
inspection consists of two basic parts: an in office file review and an on -site inspection of the treatment
facility. The attached EPA inspection form notes the eight (8) areas that were evaluated for this
inspection. The findings and observations are outlined below:
I. Permit
The NPDES permit was reissued with an effective date of March 1, 2007. This permit is due to expire
on March 31, 2011. The town's application for renewal should have been mailed in 180 days prior
to the expiration date or September 30, 2010.
II. Self -Monitoring Program
The monthly self -monitoring reports (DMR's) were reviewed for the period November 2009 through
October 2010. The facility was found to be in complete compliance with all final NPDES effluent limits. In
addition, all monitoring was performed and recorded per the frequencies specified in the permit.
III. Flow Measurement
The permit requires continuous flow recording and is measured by an ISCO 4250 meter. Carolina
Technical Services last calibrated the meter on June 29, 2010.
IV. Sludge Handlina and Disposal
Solids are land applied by Synagro under non -discharge permit # W00006242.
V. Operations and Maintenance
No problems or concerns were noted with the operation and maintenance of the facility.
VI. Facility Site Review
The 0.6 MGD facility consists of the following: manual bar screen, influent pump station, flow splitter with
50% of the influent routed to an equalization basin followed by a SBR with floating decanter and 50%
routed to a circular aeration basin and secondary clarifier. Flow recombines prior to gas chlorination,
contact chamber, dechlorination with sulfur dioxide gas and an aerated sludge holding basin.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarohna
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ; ` L Va fuya//y
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

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VII. Records/Reports
The Annual Performance Report for fiscal year 7/09 — 6/10 was prepared and published as required.
Monitoring and laboratory records are maintained as specified by the permit.
Vill. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The system discharges into the Little River, Class "C" waters. The effluent was clear on the date of the
inspection.
Should you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Sue White or me at (336)
771-5000.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Interim Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
cc: Central Files
WSRO

Town of Sparta WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0026913
Self -Monitoring Data Summary
November 2009 — October 2010
Parameters
Monthly Avg.
Permit Limit
Monthly Avg. Limit
Violations per DMR
Weekly Avg.
Permit Limit
Weekly A7DMR
Violations
Flow (MGD)
0.6
None
-
NA
BOD (mg/I)
30.0
None
45.0
None
TSS (mg/1)
30.0
None
45.0
None
NH3-N (mg/1)
9.3*
None
27.9
None
Fecal (#/100 ml)
200
None
400
None
Hg (ug/1)
-
NA
0.2**
None
Cd (ug/1)
40.7 (weekly
avg)
None
15.0**
None
Se (ug/1)
-
NA
20**
None
T. Chlorine (ug/1)
-
NA
28**
None
*Summer limit only
**Daily maximum limits

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection ReDort 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 UI 2 US3I N00026913 111 121 11/02/16 11.7 181 cI 191 L!
s1 201
lJ Remarks U IJ
2
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA---
67 69 70I , I 71 I I 72I N 73 � 74 711 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)
10:45 AM 11/02/16 07/03/01
Sparta WWTP
Exit Time/Gate Permit Expiration Date
140 River Rd
Sparta NC 28675 12:30 PM 11/02/16 11/03/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Bobby D Shaw/ORC/336-372-4257/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bryan Edwards,PO Box 99 Spparta NC 28675/Town No
Manager/336-372-4257/3363722051
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement 0 Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Sludge Handling Disposal N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Sue White
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
WSRO wQ//336-771-5000/
Sig naturreJ�or Managemeennt Q_ A Reviewer A�geen]cyy/Office/Phone and
nFax Numbers Date
\z Y �kLf-4 /,t a _s 1K/k-� � faL �(N �`JJ'!�/� �G%.<!
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3' NCO026913 I11 12I 11/02/16 1
17 18UC
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

Permit: NCO026913
Inspection Date: 02/16/2011
Owner - Facility: Sparta WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 01300
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 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:
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Mickey, Mike
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 10:41 AM
To: 'maiIto: [e-mail]'
Subject: FW: Sparta
Bobby —Just FYI - Below is an email from our Aquifer Protection Section concerning your predicament. Mike.
Mike Mickey
Mike.Mickev(@NCDENR.eov
NC Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North
Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Denard, Derek
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:58 PM
To: Mickey, Mike
Cc: Mitchell, Patrick; Knight, Sherri
Subject: RE: Sparta
Either scenario sounds OK, as long as the land fill or the receiving WWTP is willing to take it. However, a receiving
WWTP may have to get their Attachment A amended in their permit for an additional source. Otherwise, we would
have to issue them some kind of a letter of approval if Sherri agrees and we get the OK from Raleigh. If I recall we have
something similar to this before. The landfill would be the easiest scenario. They need to keep records for the land fill
to turn in with their annual report so we know what happened to the sludge. If they ask, feel free to pass this on to
them or tell them to get in touch with either me or Patrick when they figure out what they want to do.
Derek C. Denard
Environmental Specialist
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
*********************************************
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be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law
and may be disclosed to third parties.
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Mickey, Mike
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 1:49 PM
To: White, Sue
Cc: Smith, George; Basinger, Corey
Subject: Sparta
FYI - Bobby Shaw just called. Said Sparta is in a bind with their solids inventory. No more storage. Synagro can't land
apply due to wet/frozen conditions. He said they were investigating the following:
1) Bring in a belt press to dewater and landfill.
2) See if Yadkinville or Elkin would agree to accept some liquid sludge.
Bobby has yet to get any cost estimates nor ask the towns or landfill if they would accept. Mike.
Mike Mickey
Mike. Mickev@NCDENR..gov
NC Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North
Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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NCDEE
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 6, 2011
Mr. Bryan Edwards
Town Manager
Town of Sparta
P. O. Box 99
Sparta, North Carolina 28675
Subject: Inactivation of Pretreatment Program
Town of Sparta (NC0026913)
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
The Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit of the Division of Water Quality
has reviewed the Town of Sparta's request to change the status of the approved Pretreatment Program from
"Active" to "Inactive". This request was received by the Division on January 4, 2011. As the Town currently has
no Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), the Town's request to inactivate the Pretreatment Program is
approved.
If an SIU proposes to discharge wastewater to your WWTP, you must notify the Division, reactivate your
Pretreatment Program, and update the major Program elements as necessary. Please see Part IV, Section B, 4, of
your NPDES permit.
Since you will not be accepting wastewater from any SIUs while your Pretreatment Program is Inactive, and the
Town's NPDES permitted flow is less than I MGD, it is PERCS' understanding that the facility can now be
reclassified as a Minor facility. Please contact Charles Weaver of the NPDES staff at 919-807-6391
(charles.weaver(a)nedenr.gov) to discuss this reclassification.
Thank you for your continued cooperation: with the Pretreatment Program. If you have any questions or
comments, please contact Dana Folley at [phone] (dana.folleyamcdenr.Qov) or Deborah Gore, Unit
Supervisor at 807-6383 [email: deborah.goreamederingov].
Sincerely,
R4�%�Coleen H. Sullins
Drf/sparta_misc_001 _inactivate
Cc: Central Files
Cc via cmail:
Bobby Shaw, Pretreatment Supervisor, Town of Sparta
Kevin Dowell, Planner and Code Enforcement, Town of Sparta
DRF, PERCS Unit
George Smith, WSRO
Mike Mickey, WSRO
Charles Weaver, NPDES
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 No. h C�u oli na
Phone: [phone] FAX: 91H07-64921 PERCS Unit FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Naturally
Internet: www.ncwateMuality.oro PERCS Unit: htto //h20 enr state.nc.us/PERCS fY�
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Mickey, Mike
From: Folley, Dana
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 2:52 PM
To: Weaver, Charles; Mickey, Mike; Smith, George; Mcpherson, Fran
Cc: Gore, Deborah; Morrison, Sarah
Subject: FW: Town of Sparta Pretreatment Program request to be placed on inactive status
Hello, all. Like Ramseur, Sparta NC0026913 has also requested to go Inactive - see email below.
I will be sending the PERCS letter approving this, and will cc: you all.
Charles, can you fix BIMS?
Fran, is there still an open invoice on them? Can it be canceled and can you then re -billed them as a Minor? Or what
can/should be done about their annual fee?
Thanks!
Dana Rees Folley
PERCS - Pretreatment
919-807-6311 fax[phone]
[e-mail]
http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/pret
NC Division of Water Quality - PERCS
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC, 27699-1617
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina
Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
From: Kevin Dowell [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 8:33 AM
To: Folley, Dana
Cc: 'Bryan Edwards'; 'Peggy Choate'
Subject: Town of Sparta Pretreatment Program request to be placed on inactive status
Dana,
The Town of Sparta currently has no Significant Industrial Users that require pretreatment before entering our POTW
(NPDES Permit NC0026913) and would like to request that our Pretreatment Program be placed on inactive status at this
time. Please let me know if there is anything else on our end that needs to be done in order to achieve inactive status.
Please feel free to contact me at 336-372-4257 if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards and Happy New Year,
Kevin Dowell
Town of Sparta
336-372-4257 (phone)
336-372-2051 (fax)
[e-mail]

Fmith, George
From:
Smith, George
Sent:
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 9:41 AM
To:
'Kevin Dowell'
Cc:
White, Sue; Tedder, Steve
Subject:
RE: Town of Sparta WWTP
Kevin,
We appreciate your updates concerning the SBR actuator valve. Please keep the chain of events in the plant operator
log. This office considers your email in this instance, as proper notification as required in the permit. If you have any
questions please contact Sue White at 336-771-4966.
Thanks, Good Job!
George
George Smith
New email: [e-mail]
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
From: Kevin Dowell[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 9:13 AM
To: Smith, George
Subject: FW: Town of Sparta WWTP
George,
I am sending this message to let you know that the actuator valve has been replaced and everything is back to normal at
the Town of Sparta WWTP. Due to shipping delays, we did not receive the valve until around 2:30 last Thursday (Nov.
18`h) and installed Friday morning. As stated previously, we are back to normal operation, and had no bypasses of the
treatment process.
Thanks and Have a great Holiday season, Kevin Dowell
From: Kevin Dowell[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 1:48 PM
To: 'Smith, George'
Cc: Bryan Edwards ([e-mail]); Mark Carico
Subject: RE: Town of Sparta WWTP
George,

Just got a message from our Maintenance supervisor that the valve and actuator will not arrive until Tuesday morning.
We are still ok as far as dealing with the flows coming in. We will keep you up to date.
Thanks, Kevin
From: Kevin Dowell[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 1:12 PM
To: 'Smith, George'
Cc: Bryan Edwards (spa rtamg [e-mail]); Mark Carico
Subject: RE: Town of Sparta WWTP
George,
The valve did not arrive as expected this morning. Our maintenance supervisor is dealing with a gentlemen out of
Georgia and the last word received was that he has the valve and actuator in his possession. They have to do some
assembly work to these parts and are going to have them here first thing Monday morning. We are still able to handle
the flows coming through the WWTP without any bypass of system process. I will give you an update on Monday as to
where we are.
Have a great weekend
Best Regards, Kevin Dowell
From: Smith, George [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 5:58 PM
To: Kevin Dowell
Cc: White, Sue; Tedder, Steve
Subject: RE: Town of Sparta WWTP
Kevin, Thanks for the update.
George Smith
New email: [e-mail]
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
From: Kevin Dowell [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 2:36 PM
To: Smith, George
Cc: Bryan Edwards; Mark Carico
Subject: RE: Town of Sparta WWTP
George,

Just wanted to take the opportunity to get you caught up on what is going on at the Town of Sparta WWTP. We have
been told that the valve we need to replace will be in Friday morning. We have managed to keep all of the waste water
going through the system and do not anticipate any type of bypass of the treatment process.
I will give you an update on Friday as to the status of valve.
Best Regards,
Kevin Dowell
From: Smith, George [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 7:34 AM
To: Kevin Dowell
Cc: White, Sue; Tedder, Steve
Subject: RE: Town of Sparta WWTP
Kevin,
We received your report. Please keep us informed. Especially if a bypass is anticipated. Reporting procedures are in your
permit per Part II, Section C 4 and Section E. As discussed with Bobby, please document the sequence of events and
include it with your DMR.
Sue White is the inspector for your facility.
Thanks,
George
George Smith
New email: [e-mail]
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
From: Kevin Dowell[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 4:45 PM
To: Smith, George
Cc: 'Bryan Edwards'; 'Mark Carico'
Subject: Town of Sparta WWTP
George,
I am sending this email to follow up with you from a conversation you had earlier with Mr. Bobby Shaw from the Town
of Sparta WWTP. We are working with a company to have a new actuator and decant valve shipped to us ASAP. We are
awaiting a call from them with the specifics of when these items will be shipped and delivered to us.
As for now, we have well over half of the storage capacity remaining in the EQ Basin and I am hopeful that the above
items will be shipped and placed in service without having to do any type of bypass of the treatment process.
We will keep you informed about progress made toward getting the above items in service.
Thanks, Kevin Dowell

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Mr. Bryan Edwards
Town of Sparta
P.O. Box 99
Sparta, N.C. 28675
Dear Permittee:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
September 30, 2010
RECEIVED _
N.C. DeDt of ENP
OCT 0 5 2010
Resources Wins[on-Salem
Regional Office
Dee Freeman, Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Facility Status Change
NPDES Permit NCO026913
Sparta WWTP
Alleghany County
A recent internal review of the Division's facility classifications determined that the subject
municipal wastewater treatment plant is improperly classified as a Minor facility. The Sparta
WWTP should be classified as a Major facility, per the definition for Major/Minor facilities found in
the General Statute:
§ 143-215.31). Fee schedule for water quality permits.
(a) Annual fees for discharge and nondischarge permits under G.S. 143-215.1. —
(1) Major Individual NPDES Permits. — The annual fee for an individual permit for a point source
discharge of 1,000,000 or more gallons per day, a publicly owned treatment works (POTW)
that administers a POTW pretreatment program, as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations
§ 403.3 (1 July 1996 Edition), or an industrial waste treatment works that has a high toxic
pollutant potential is three thousand four hundred forty dollars ($3,440).
Beginning in 2011, you will be billed the permit fee for a Major NPDES permit for the subject
facility. If at any time your pretreatment program becomes inactive, your facility status will revert
to Minor.
If you have questions regarding preparation of the report, contact Mr. Tom Belnick at (919) 807-
6390 or via e-mail [[e-mail]].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office / Corey Basinger
NPDES file
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPC
JULY 1, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 30,
TOWN OF SPARTA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
1. General Information
Town of Sparta Wastewater Treatment Plant
Town of Sparta
Bryan Edwards, Town Manager [phone]
NC 0026913
ME
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of ENR
AUG 1 12010
Mnstc.n-Salem
Reg^cnal Cff'ce
Description of System or Treatment Process:
Operation of a .6 mgd wastewater treatment facility consisting of bar screens, splitter
box, equalization tank, sequencing batch reactor, activated sludge tank, chlorine contact
chamber and digester. The discharge from this plant is into Little River, which is
classified as "C" waters.
Town of Sparta Collection System
Town of Sparta
Bryan Edwards, Town Manager [phone]
WQCS00160
Description of Collection System:
The Town of Sparta is responsible for the upkeep and operation of approximately 21.3
miles of sanitary sewer line, approximately 1.9 miles of sewage force main, and 5 (five)
lift stations. The collection system transfers raw sewage to the Town of Sparta Waste
Water Treatment Plant which treats approximately 300,000 gallons of raw sewage per
day. The discharge from this plant is into Little River, which is classified as "C" waters.
2. Performance LAUG
Summary of system performance for fiscal year 2009-2010: —92010
No Permit Limit violations
No monitoring violations ' VAIFR QUAL
No reporting violations Ot1RCE BRA
No reportable SSO's (Sanitary Sewer Overflows) '�-
3. Notification
Public notice placed in local newspaper summarizing this report informing the public that a
copy of this report may be obtained at the Sparta Town Office.
4. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users of customers
of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability.
Town Manager
Town
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JULy 1, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010 NORTH CAROLINA
TOWN OF SPARTA WASTE- ALLEGHANY COUNTY
WATER TREATMENT PLANT AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
AND COLLECTION SYSTEM
1. General Information Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said
Town of Sparta Wastewater County and State, duly commissioned, qualified,
Treatment Plant And authorized by law)to administ oaths, per -
Town of Sparta sonall appeared �( a _
Bryan Edwards, Town Manager who being first duly m de deposes that
[phone] g Y P y
NC 0026913 he (she) is _p&_
Description of System or (Owner, partner, publisher, or other
Treatment Process: Operation of a employee authorized to make this affidavit)
.6 mgd wastewater treatment facil- of The Alle¢hany News (name of publishing
ity consisting afbar screens, split- concern) engaged in the publication of a newspa-
ter ' box, equalization tank, per known as The Alleehanv News name of
sequencing batch reactor, activat- p (
ed sludge tank, chlorine contact newspaper) published, issued, and entered as
chamber and digester, The dis- second class mail in the City of Sparta in said
charge from thi s plant is into County and State; that he (she) is authorized to
Little River, which is classified as make this affidavit and sworn statement; that the
"C" waters. notice or other legal advertisements, a true copy
Town of Sparta Collection System of which is attached hereto, was ublished in The
Town of Sparta p
Bryan Edwards, Town Manager Alle¢hanv News (name of newspaper) on the
[phone] following dates ....... Z I .:.: R
WQCS00160...................................... .
Description of Collection System: and that the said newspaper in which such notice,
The Town of Sparta is responsible paper, document, or legal advertisement was pub -
for the upkeep and operation of lished was, at the time of each and every such
approximately 2 1.3 miles of sani- publication, a newspaper meeting all of the re-
tary sewer line, approximately 1.9
miles of sewage force main, and 5 quirements and qualifications of Section 1-597 of
(five) lift stations. The collection the General Statutes of North Carolina and was a
system transfers raw sewage to the qualified newspaper within the meaning of Sec -
Town of Sparta Waste Water tion of 1-597 of the General Statues of North Caro-
Treattnent Plant which treats ling
approximately 300,000 gallons of This 201�,�
raw sewage per day. The discharge
from th is plant is into Little River, • • i
' • • ' • •
which is classified as "c waters. (signature of person making affidavit) Cl)
Sworn �sscribed before me this
2. Performance da 20IL). .
Summary of system performance .
for fiscal year 2009-20 I 0:
No Pennit Limit violations No monitoring violations Nancy B. Greene (Notary Public)
No reporting violations i
No reportable SSO's (Sanitary My Commission expir ' _ % , 6)
Sewer Overflows)
3. Notification
Public notice placed in local news-
paper summarizing this report JUL
111 informing the public that a copy of
this report may be obtained at the
P Y
Sparta Town Office. G
4. Certification
I certify under penalty oflaw that
this report is complete and accu-
rate to the best of my knowledge. I
further certify that this report has
been made available to the users of
customers of the named system
and that those users have been
notified of its availability.
Bryan Edwards, Town Manager
Town of Sparta
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
July 30, 2010
Natural Resources
Daniel Shephard
Martin Marietta Materials Inc - Martin Marietta Composites - Sparta Plant
PO Box 30013
Raleigh, NC 27622-
Dear Permittee:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Stormwater Permit
Certificate of Coverage Number NCG0305-14
Martin Marietta Materials Inc - Martin Marietta
Composites - Sparta Plant
Alleghany
On Me y 13, 2010, the Division of Water Quality received your request to rescind your coverage under
Certificate of Coverage Number NCG030514. In accordance with your request, Certificate of Coverage
Nu.- . _..: NCG030514 is rescinded effective immediately.
Operating a treatment facility, discharging wastewater or discharging specific types of stormwater to
waters of the State without valid coverage under an NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a
civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day. It is the intention of DWQ that enforcement proceedings will
occur for ;persons that have voluntarily relinquished permit coverage when, in fact, continuing permit
coverage was necessary. If, in retrospect, you feel the site still requires permit coverage, you should
notify this office immediately. Furthermore, if in the future you wish to again discharge to the State's
surface waters, you. must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit.
If the facility is in the process of being sold, you will be performing a public service if you would inform
the new or prospective owners of their potential need for NPDES permit coverage.
If you r -ve questions about this matter, please contact Brian Lowther at [phone], or the Water
Qu,-lity staff in our Winston-Salem Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
Stormwater Permitting Unit
DWQ Central Files - w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch One
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NorthCarolina
Location: 5 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 2704 Nahmaliff
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 12, 2009
Mr. Bryan Edwards, Town Manager
Town of Sparta
P O Box 99
Sparta, North Carolina 28675
SUBJECT: General Moratorium
FTSE 10/07 Submittal
Sparta
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
The Division of Water Quality's Winston-Salem Regional Office has not received your submittal of
the Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications (FTSE 10/07) for 2009.
This report was initially due on January 15; 2008 to provide baseline data. The attached letter of
November 12, 2007 from the Director of the Division of Water Quality states, "... WWTP owners .
must reconcile their flow records to the best of their ability so it is known.how much flow has been
obligated, but not vet made tributary to the WWTP Submit FTSE- 10/07 to the appropriate Regional.
Office with Section I (a)-(e) completed by January 15, 2008." The instructions for Part I.d. of the
FTS&10/07 form indicates that facilities that have obligated less that 60% of their permitted flow
shall submit annual updates to the appropriate Rep-ional Office by January 15 of each year. Semi-
annual updates are required if the obligated flow reaches 60% and quarterly updates when the
obligated flow reaches 80%. Your submittal of 6-6-08 showed only 476/o obligated flow.
As you prepare this document please recognize that we will require a description of the method
used to determine the paper obligated flows which are not yet tributary (item d. on the FTSE 10/07
form). Please submit this information no later than twenty (20) days from receipt of this letter.
Any sewer line permit applications received by this agency will also be returned until this document
is submitted. Should you have any additional questions, please contact Steve Mauney at (336) 771-
4969 or another member of my staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Supervisor
Attachments
Cc: SWP-Central Files & WSRO
PERCS Unit
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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OF WA ,JUN 0 3 2009 State of North Carolina
Salem
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cr Division of Water Quality
Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSE—10/07)
Project Applicant Name: <owp-J of `�A� NoV-YA CAi'ouluA
Project Name for which flow is being requested: A/q
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More than one FTSE-10107 may be required for a single project if the owner of the WWTP is not responsible for all
pump stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow.
I. Complete this section only if uar the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name: 6eAVOI +PLAOS'f
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: tiIC �oZ �913
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow
f. Total flow for this specific request
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility
h. Percent of permitted flow used
All flows are in MGD
O • (o
O.oz 4S
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II. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this
proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Name Approx. Capacity, MGD Approx. Current Avg.
(Finn/Design) Daily Flow, MGD
01
IIL i ation �a_tempnt:
I, IDy � NAQt-✓ , certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the addition of the
volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatment plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local
established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items
listed above in Sections I and II for which I am the responsible party. Signature of this form indicates
accentance of this hvastevafter flow.
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Signature Date

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DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NCO021636
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Town of Sparta WWTP
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 99, Sparta, North Carolina 28675
Facility Address:
Little River Road, Sparta — Alle hany County, North Carolina
Permitted Flow
0.60 MGD
Type of Waste:
83% Domestic 17% Industrial
Facility/Permit Status:
Class III /Active; Renewal
County:
Alleghany County
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Little River
Regional Office:
Winston- Salem
Stream Classification:
C
State Grid / USGS Quad:
Glade Valley
303 d Listed?
No
Permit Writer:
Bob Guerra
Subbasin:
05-07-03
Date:
October 16, 2006
Drainage Area (mi2):
34
�
Lat. 360 29' 49" N Long. 81 ° 06' 13" W
Summer 7Q 10 (cfs)
18
Winter 7Q10 (cfs)
23
Average Flow (cfs):
61.2
IWC (% o):
9%
SUMMARY
The Town of Sparta currently operates a Class III WWTP with a permitted flow of 0.60 MGD.
The existing WWTP consists of: bar screen, influent pump station, and flow splitter. The flow is
then split equally between the equalization basin and SBR w/floating decanter, and the
aeration basin w/o EQ) and secondary clarifier. Flow then recombines prior to gas chlorination
unit, contact chamber, sulfur dioxide gas dechlorination unit and aerated sludge holding.
Mike Mickey, from the Winston-Salem Regional office; conducted a site visit on 10-11-05 and
found the facility in compliance at the time of inspection. The WSRO recommends permit
renewal and states the facility is consistently in compliance. The facility has a 160,000-gallon
digestor where sludge is wasted on a daily basis and is held for stabilization for a period of
twelve months. It is then applied to farmland in conjunction with land application permit
#WQ0006242 by Synagro Corporation.
PRETREATMENT
The facility has an active modified pretreatment program with a short term monitoring plan
and no permitted SIU's since 2002 but wants to maintain their program as active. Metals
values reported by pretreatment STMP and DMR submittals shows no values over permit
limits.
RECEIVING STREAM
This facility discharges to Little River in the New River Basin, classified C waters in Subbasin
05-07-03. The Little River, from source to the New River (32.8 miles), is Supporting in the
aquatic life category. The Little River is Not Rated for recreational use due to elevated fecal
coliform bacteria. Potential sources of elevated bacteria levels include failing septic systems,
straight pipes, and nonpoint source runoff from pasturelands. DWQ will continue to monitor
water quality in Little River and work with local agencies to identify possible sources of the
elevated fecal bacteria levels.
Fact Sheet
NPDES iNCO026913 Permit Renewal 10-16-06
Page I

DMR DATA REVIEW AND VEFIFICATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
This facility discharges to Little River in the New River basin. The DMRs confirm compliance
with the permit since April 2001.
7/1/2003
0.2964
19.7333
14.9333
6.4853
3.0000
0.3200
1.0000
0.0165
0.0030
0.1405
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
8/1/2003
0.2866
20.4167
2.0000
6.4592
2.2500
0.1750
1.0000
0.0285
0.0030
0.0550
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
9/1/2003
0.2486
19.0000
9.2308
6.5446
2.0769
0.3615
1.0000
0.0245
0.0030
0.0600
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
10/1/2003
0.2222
16.1429
11.1429
6.7986
3.2143
0.8714
1.0000
0.0135
0.0030
0.2850
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
11/1/2003
0.3020
14.5455
3.2000
6.6709
1.4000
0.3000
0.5000
0.0190
0.0030
0.1500
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
12/1/2003
0.2828
10.0833
2.2500
6.4358
1.3333
0.5600
0.4000
0.0110
0.0030
0.0500
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
1/1/2004
0.2264
8.3750
2.9167
6.2633
3.0833
0.2250
0.2500
0.0260
0.0040
0.0600
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
2/1/2004
0.2769
8.0000
5.0000
6.2833
3.6667
0.3750
1.0000
0.0255
0.0030
0.2650
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
3/1/2004
0.2287
10.7143
6.5000
6.3979
7.0000
0.3800
0.2000
0.0525
0.0040
0.1100
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
4/1/2004
0.2397
12.3846
3.7692
6.4538
5.0769
0.1858
1.0000
0.0245
0.0040
0.1400
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
5/1/2004
0.2036
16.9167
1.9167
6.4783
2.1667
0.1500
1.0000
0.0165
0.0040
0.0800
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
6/1/2004
0.2162
19.0000
3.4286
6.5236
0.9286
0.1500
1.0000
0.0220
0.0500
0.1300
10.0000
20.0000
0.2000
7/1/2004
0.1895
20.7692
8.7692
6.5631
2.1538
0.8615
1.0000
0.0575
0.0030
0.1125
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
8/1/2004
0.1917
20.8846
15.6923
6.6715
2.1538
0.2923
1.0000
0.0270
0.0040
0.0600
10.0000
20.0000
0.2000
9/1/2004
0.4040
19.0000
10.0714
6.3971
3.2857
0.9071
1.0000
0.0485
0.0030
0.0600
5.0000
20.0600
0.2000
10/1/2004
0.2351
16.9167
9.0000
6.6008
4.0000
3.6917
1.0000
0.0235
0.0030
0.1500
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
11/1/2004
0.2740
14.8333
3.5833
6.5942
1.8333
0.2500
1.0000
0.0390
0.0030
0.1150
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
12/1/2004
0.2917
10.0714
4.9286
6.3793
3.7857
0.0200
1.0000
0.0165
0.0030
0.0400
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
111 /2005
0.2395
9.8083
3.7500
6.5592
1.7500
0.7500
1.0000
0.0425
0.0030
0.1570
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
2/1/2005
0.2039
9.3333
3.5000
6.5992
4.8333
0.3000
1.0000
0.0315
0.0030
0.2065
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
3/1/2005
0.2505
9.4667
8.0667
6.4573
4.6000
1.6600
1.0000
0.0200
0.0040
0.3195
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
4/1/2005
0.2510
12.6667
3.7500
6.5408
3.3333
0.4750
0.5000
0.0155
0.0030
0.0755
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
5/1/2005
0.2303
14.6923
7.6154
6.4654
3.6154
0.2923
2.0000
0.0165
0.0020
0.0830
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
6/1/2005
0.2535
18.4286
4.3846
6.3886
1.3077
0.3231
5.0000
0.0100
0.0070
0.1165
2.0000
20.0000
0.2000
7/1/2005
0.2469
20.9167
2.2500
6.6050
0.7500
0.3417
2.0000
0.0110
0.0020
0.1235
5.0000
20.0000
0.2000
8/1/2005
0.2776
21.1429
2.2857
6.3736
0.7143
0.0714
1.0000
0.0133
0.0050
0.1027
2.0000
20.0000
0.2000
9/1/2005
0.2864
19.5385
1.8462
6.3223
0.9231
0.0538
2.0000
0.0140
0.0050
0.1130
3.0000
20.0000
0.2000
10/1/2005
0.2512
17.3571
1.4286
6.4050
1.2857
0.1786
2.0000
0.0167
0.0030
0.1327
3.0000
20.0000
0.2000
11/1/2005
0.2572
14.0000
5.5385
6.4546
1.9231
0.7000
5.0000
0.0185
0.0075
0.1230
2.0000
25.0000
0.2000
12/1/2005
0.2301
9.0000
4.7692
6.2577
2.7692
0.8750
2.0000
0.0155
0.0060
0.0505
3.0000
25.0000
0.2000
1/1/2006
0.2081
9.2308
3.7692
6.2846
2.0769
0.2750
2.0000
0.0305
0.0050
0.1035
2.0000
25.0000
0.2000
2/1/2006
0.1701
8.0000
11.5000
6.3642
4.7500
0.7500
2.0000
0.0285
0.0100
0.1210
2.0000
25.0000
0.2000
3/1/2006
0.1710
10.5000
14.5714
6.3421
7.7857
2.5200
2.0000
0.0227
0.0050
0.1410
2.0000
25.0000
0.2000
4/1/2006
0.2587
13.2500
9.0833
6.3283
4.0000
2.8250
2.0000
0.0155
0.0050
0.1325
2.0000
25.0000
0.2000
5/1/2006
0.2044
15.0714
10.3571
6.3679
3.2857
3.3429
2.0000
0.0135
0.0050
0.1180
2.0000
25.0000
0.2000
6/1/2006
0.2863
18.0769
16.4615
6.3654
5.4615
2.1077
2.0000
0.0125
0.0050
0.1225
2.0000
25.0000
0.2000
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COMPLIANCE SUMMARY: BASED ON THE PREVIOUS 3 YEARS
A review of the correspondence reveals that no NOVs have been issued since April 2001.
INSTREAM MONITORING:
Not required in the existing permit, will not be required in permit renewal.
Toxicant Analysis:
A reasonable potential analysis (RPA) was not conducted because all values were below detect
for the toxicants currently monitored in the NPDES permit and the Pretreatment STMP. The
data evaluated was reported between from July 2003 - July 2006. The DMR reported values
below detection for a three-year period. Monitoring will continue through the NPDES permit
and the STMP.
Aquatic Toxicity Testing
Testing results from (2002-2006) reflects passing the test with no failures.
Proposed Changes:
• Addition of Weekly Average NH3 limits of 27.9 mg/ L for Summer Months.
• Addition of pH limits on effluent page.
• Addition of Pollutant Analysis on 0.60 Effluent Page.
• Deletion of Cadmium, Selenium and Mercury limits.
• Change in monitoring frequency for Cadmium, Selenium and Mercury from weekly to
2/month.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Draft Permit to Public Notice:
Permit Scheduled to Issue:
NPDES DIVISION CONTACT
October 25, 2006(est)
December 18, 2006 (est)
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact
Bob Guerra at [phone] ext. 539.
NAME: DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENTS
NAME:
DATE:
SUPERVISOR: DATE:
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