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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0072559_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2016Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Mr. Jim Neustadt Valle Crucis Log Cabin Rentals P.O. Box 554 Valle Crucis, NC 28691-0554 Dear Mr. Neustadt: NC Department of Environmental Quality Received JAN' 19 2918 Winston-Salem Regional Office December 18, 2017 ROY COOPER (inre m"r MICHAEL S. REGAN heovlarr LINDA CULPEPPER b ao of Mlvaor Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit NCO072559 Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP Watauga County The Division received your request to rescind the subject permit, and we do not object to your request. NPDES permit NCO072559 is hereby rescinded, effective immediately. This letter is to close the permit file for the Division, and for your records. If in the future your company wishes to discharge wastewater to the State' s surface waters, they must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Charles H. Weaver at (919) 807-6391 or via e-mail [charles.weaver@ncdenr.gov]. Sincerely, V �+ nda kup eppe46z� 7r Interim Director Division of Water Resources cc: Central Files Winston-Salem Regional Office / George Smith NPDES files Teresa Revis / Budget State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX https://deq.ne.gov/about(divisions/water-resources/water-resources-pern its/wastewater-branch/npdes-wastewater-permits K, Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NC Department of Environmental Quality Received SEP 2 7 2016 Winston-Salem ; Regional Office y Mr. Jadd Brewer Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. P.O. Box 1167 Banner Elk, NC 28604-1167 Dear Mr. Brewer: September 23, 2016 PAT MCCRORY DONALD R. VAN DER VAART S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Subject: Waiver of Monthly Reporting Requirement NPDES Permit NCO072559 Valle Landing WWTP Watauga County The Division has reviewed your request to suspend submission of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), based on the facility's destruction by fire on August 12, 2016. After considering the recommendations of the staff in the Winston-Salem Regional Office, I have agreed to waive the requirement to submit monthly DMRs for the subject facility, effective August 2016. The DMRs up through (and including) July 2016 should be submitted as usual. Be advised that if any wastewater discharge occurs, the discharge must be monitored as per the terms of the NPDES permit and other applicable rules or statutes. Please keep the Winston- Salem Regional Office apprised of any pertinent developments that arise regarding this facility, especially if the discharge is re -activated. While requirements for operator visitation, monitoring and reporting are being waived, you are still required to pay the Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee that is associated with this and all NPDES permits. If you have any questions about the permit renewal process, contact Charles H. Weaver at 919 807-6391 or via e-mail [charles.weaver@ncdenr.gov]. zinc eiy, G- Jay Zimmerman, Director, Division ater Resources cc: Central Files Winston-Salem Regional Office / George Smith NPDES Files State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX https://deq. nc. gov/about/di visi onslwater-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-wastewater-permits Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604 Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax 828-898-6255 September 6, 2016 Mr. Charles Weaver NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Re: Valle Landing, NPDES NCO072559 Dear Mr. Weaver: NC Department of Environmental Quality Received SEP 2 0 2016' ,�t ` Winston-Salem Regional Office As you may be aware, on August 12, 2016, Valle Landing experienced a structure fire that resulted in the building being a total loss. Following that event, there has been no flow to the plant and there will be no flow for the foreseeable future. To that end, we are formally requesting an inactive permit status and relief from monitoring and daily visits until such time as there is no flow to the plant. Thank you for your time and assistance with this matter. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Jadd Brewer Signatory for Valle Landing Cc: George Smith, WSRO Jim Neustadt Water Resources NVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Mr. Jadd Brewer Facility Representative P.O Box 1167 Banner Elk, NC 28604 Application for Temporary Waiver from NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements Application Status: NOT APPROVEDOs Association Owner: Valle Landing Property Owners Association WWTP Facility: Valle Landing Property Permit number: NCO072559 N C Department of Environmental Quality Received 1 PAT MCCRORY (Iovernor JUL 18 2016 DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Winston-Salem S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Regional Office .: July 13, 2016 Subject: Dear Mr. Brewer: d/or documentation provided with.the subject application, it has een Based on the information an DES electronic reporting requirements is not the NPmerited. To determined that a temporary waiver from est, please contact John Hennessy at 919-807-6377. discuss the decision made with your requ ta and rts The subject NPDES-regulated facility must report the mitusi g uired the s tat 'DES s web -based gaelectronicoreporting electronically as prescribed in the subject NPDESp too l for DMRs use the eDMR system). Information on eDMR registration is found on the following web page: 1 http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr. If after reviewing the eDMR web page yo u have any questions related to the eDMR registration process, ocessing t at 429. If please contact Michele Scott with the Division's Info mat eie Ptron c reporting, then 9cont ct Vanessa ou have questions related to the federal regulations requiring Manuel at 919-807-6392. sinc John Hennessy Unit Supervisor, Compliance and Expedited Cc: Regional Office Supervisor Central Files, NPDES correspondence file state of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 807 6300 Application for Temporary Waiver from NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements DWWm of ifber Res um" NPDES Permit Number NCO072559 Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013. The regulations also provide that an NPDES-permitted facility may be granted a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements if the reporting facility: 1. Is physically located in a geographic area (i.e., zip code or census tract) that is identified as under - served for broadband internet access in the most recent National Broadband Map from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); or 2. Demonstrates that such electronic reporting of the discharge monitoring data would pose an unreasonable burden or expense to the NPDES-permitted facility. Temporary waivers from electronic reporting are limited to one year in duration. However, an NPDES facility may re -apply for a new temporary waiver if the conditions above are met. Re -application should be submitted to the Division no later than sixty (60) days prior to the temporary waiver's expiration. Upon the temporary waiver's expiration, if the NPDES-regulated facility did not re -apply for and receive a new temporary waiver, then the NPDES facility must report the required NPDES discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's eDMR system. Temporary waivers are waivers from electronic reporting only. An NPDES-regulated facility receiving a temporary waiver must provide the required discharge monitoring data on paper DMR forms (MRl 1 1 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Failure to report is an enforceable violation of the NPDES permit. To apply for a temporary waiver from electronic reporting, please provide the following information: 1. Contact Information: Designated Facility Representative (as identified in accordance with 40 CFR 122.22) Name Jadd Brewer Position/title Signatory Mailing address P.O. Box 1167 City Banner Elk State / Zip Code NC 28604 - Telephone number: 828-898-6277 Email address: waterqualitylabs@yahoo.com 2. Facility Location Information: Owner name Valle Landing Property Owners Association Facility name Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP REGU- CXE 46-DINCQ/DWR Street address or state road Intersection of Highway 194 and NCSR 1112 '�'�'� City Valle Crucis State / Zip Code NC .28691 - Water Quality County Watauga i t)tion DWR TWER ver. 1.0 (10-13) Page 1 of 2 3. Brief Explanation for Claiming a Temporary Waiver: If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the explanation on a separate sheet of paper. (500 character limit) SEE ATTACHED 4. Copy of the Relevant FCC Information Attach a copy of the relevant FCC information, from the most recent FCC report addressing such issues, identifying the zip code or census tract where the facility is located as being under -served for broadband internet access. The FCC web page is found at the following address: http//www.fcc.gov/. 5. Applicant Certification I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and b s ch information is true, complete and accurate. r May 23, 2016 Signat of Desi ed Facility presentative Date North Carolina General Statute & 143-2f5.6B provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the Commission implementing this Article, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense. Mail the entire Temporary Waiver application package to: NC DENR / DWR / Water Quality Permitting Section — Wastewater Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Note: The submission of this document does not guarantee the temporary waiver will be granted. You should receive a response from the Division within 15 business days of application. If you have questions, or to check the status of your application, contact: Vanessa Manuel, 919-807-6392 The EPA shall have the authority to review and disapprove the state's decision regarding the granting of all temporary waivers from NPDES electronic reporting. DWR TWER ver. 1.0 (10-13) Page 2 of 2 Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604 Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax 828-898-6255 May 23, 2016 E-DMR STATEMENT The Operator in Responsible Charge's parent company, which is a small, locally -owned business, is responsible for an excess of thirty (30) wastewater systems. For our approximately thirty (30) systems that we own or oversee operations of, under e-DMR requirements, each operator must separately log in with an individual identification to each system, rather than each operator having his or her own account for the multiple systems they are responsible for. In addition, anyone who logs in sample data (i.e. our laboratory manager conducting tests for compliance), must then also have the same separate identification and login information for each individual account. Then, the signatory who is required to certify the report must have the same individual login requirements for each system. For at least three (3) individuals, more time-consuming work is required in an already demanding field that requires the entirety of the work day, and even time on call, to properly attend to operations, maintenance and testing duties. After the individuals above have completed their respective duties and an electronic copy of the report has been submitted, the operations company must still submit the paper copies to the North Carolina DEQ that it always has. In addition, W.Q. Labs is an equal -opportunity employer that does not discriminate against its staff on the basis of age; employed with the company are several individuals over the age of 65 who are operators or backup operators and who are unfamiliar with current technology required to operate the e(DMR) system, as opposed to the current system they are already accustomed to. E-DMRs would be overly burdensome in addition to the already necessary documentation for each location, and we respectfully request a waiver for the reasons listed above. Sing rely Jadd Brewer Signatory Authority Operations Manager Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY July 13, 2016 Mr. Jadd Brewer Facility Representative P.O Box 1167 Banner Elk, NC 28604 PAT MCCRORY Govemor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Subject: Application for Temporary Waiver from NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements Application Status: NOT APPROVED Owner: Valle Landing Property Owners Association Facility: Valle Landing Property Owners Association WWTP Permit number: NCO072559 Dear Mr. Brewer: Director Based on the information and/or documentation provided with the subject application, it has been determined that a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements is not merited. To discuss the decision made with your request, please contact John Hennessy at 919-807-6377. The subject NPDES-regulated facility must report the required NPDES monitoring data and reports electronically as prescribed in the subject NPDES permit using the state's web -based electronic reporting tool (for DMRs use the eDMR system). Information on eDMR registration is found on the following web page: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr. If after reviewing the eDMR web page you have any questions related to the eDMR registration process, please contact Michele Scott with the Division's Information Processing Unit at 919-807-6429. If you have questions related to the federal regulations requiring electronic reporting, then contact Vanessa Manuel at 919-807-6392. Sinc , John HeL7�y Supervisor, Compliance and Expedited Unit Cc: egional Office Supervisor Central Files, NPDES correspondence file State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 807 6300 1 Application for Temporary Waiver V) P►- from DES Electronic Reporting Requirements �W_171�44*Llri; ter ' of %% NPDES NPDES Permit Number NCO072559 Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013. The regulations also provide that an NPDES-permitted facility may be granted a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements if the reporting facility: 1. Is physically located in a geographic area (i.e., zip code or census tract) that is identified as under - served for broadband internet access in the most recent National Broadband Map from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); or 2. Demonstrates that such electronic reporting of the discharge monitoring data would pose an unreasonable burden or expense to the NPDES-permitted facility. Temporary waivers from electronic reporting are limited to one year in duration. However, an NPDES facility may re -apply for a new temporary waiver if the conditions above are met. Re -application should be submitted to the Division no later than sixty (60) days prior to the temporary waiver's expiration. Upon the temporary waiver's expiration, if the NPDES-regulated facility did not re -apply for and receive a new temporary waiver, then the NPDES facility must report the required NPDES discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's eDMR system. Temporary waivers are waivers from electronic reporting only. An NPDES-regulated facility receiving a temporary waiver must provide the required discharge monitoring data on paper DMR forms (MR1 1 1 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Failure to report is an enforceable violation of the NPDES permit. To apply for a temporary waiver from electronic reporting, please provide the following information: 1. Contact Information: Designated Facility Representative (as identified in accordance with 40 CFR 122.22) Name Position/title Mailing address City State / Zip Code Telephone number: Email address: Jadd Brewer Signatory P.O. Box 1167 Banner Elk NC 28604 - 828-898-6277 waterqualitylabs@yahoo.com 2. Facility Location Information: Owner name Valle Landing Property Owners Association Facility name Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP RECEEl IEUDI lCMOM Street address or state road Intersection of Highway 194 and NCSR 1112 City Valle Crucis MAY 2 5 2 (i 6 State / Zip Code NC 28691 - Water Quality County Watauga Permitting Section DWR TWER ver. 1.0 (10-13) Page I of 2 3. Brief Explanation for Claiming a Temporary Waiver: If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the explanation on a separate sheet of paper. (500 character limit) SEE ATTACHED 4. Copy of the Relevant FCC Information Attach a copy of the relevant FCC information, from the most recent FCC report addressing such issues, identifying the zip code or census tract where the facility is located as being under -served for broadband internet access. The FCC web page is found at the following address: http://www.fcc.gov/. 5. Applicant Certification I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and information is true, complete and accurate. May 23, 2016 Date des that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the Commission implementing this Article, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense. Mail the entire Temporary Waiver application package to: NC DENR / DWR / Water Quality Permitting Section — Wastewater Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Note: The submission of this document does not guarantee the temporary waiver will be granted. You should receive a response from the Division within 15 business days of application. If you have questions, or to check the status of your application, contact: Vanessa Manuel, 919-807-6392 The EPA shall have the authority to review and disapprove the state's decision regarding the granting of all temporary waivers from NPDES electronic reporting. DWR TWER ver. 1.0 (10-13) Page 2 of 2 Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. P.O. Box 1167/ 1522 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604 Ph. 828-898-6277 Fax 828-898-6255 May 23, 2016 E-DMR STATEMENT The Operator in Responsible Charge's parent company, which is a small, locally -owned business, is responsible for an excess of thirty (30) wastewater systems. For our approximately thirty (30) systems that we own or oversee operations of, under e-DMR requirements, each operator must separately log in with an individual identification to each system, rather than each operator having his or her own account for the multiple systems they are responsible for. In addition, anyone who logs in sample data (i.e. our laboratory manager conducting tests for compliance), must then also have the same separate identification and login information for each individual account. Then, the signatory who is required to certify the report must have the same individual login requirements for each system. For at least three (3) individuals, more time-consuming work is required in an already demanding field that requires the entirety of the work day, and even time on call, to properly attend to operations, maintenance and testing duties. After the individuals above have completed their respective duties and an electronic copy of the report has been submitted, the operations company must still submit the paper copies to the North Carolina DEQ that it always has. In addition, W.Q. Labs is an equal -opportunity employer that does not discriminate against its staff on the basis of age; employed with the company are several individuals over the age of 65 who are operators or backup operators and who are unfamiliar with current technology required to operate the e(DMR) system, as opposed to the current system they are already accustomed to. E-DMRs would be overly burdensome in addition to the already necessary documentation for each location, and we respectfully request a waiver for the reasons listed above. Sincerely, Jadd Brewer Signatory Authority Operations Manager U) a - NC Department of s Environmental Quality Received APR 2 7 2016 WoterResources Winston-Salem ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Regional Office April 25, 2016 Jim Neustadt Valle Landing Property Owners Association Inc PO Box 554 Valle Crucis, NC 28691-0554 PAT MCCRORY DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Subject: NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements and Sixty Day Notice of Minor Modification of the NPDES Permit Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP NPDES Permit Number: NCO072559 Dear NPDES Permittee: Sea etai_� S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Direcla The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule. The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities to report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports. The rule does not change what information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (i.e., electronic rather than paper -based). EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a 5-year period. The two phases of the rule, and their key milestones, are: • Phase 1—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically. If you are currently reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR, then you simply need to continue reporting in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016, electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary. • Phase 2 —Starting on December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certain other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically. Reports covered in the second phase include Notices of Intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit, Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES program reports. For more information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, visit http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes- electronic-reporting-rule. For more information on electronic reporting to NC DWR, visit http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr/npdes-electronic-reporting or contact Vanessa Manuel at 919-807-6392 or via email at Vanessa.Manuel@ncdenr.gov. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 807 6300 Sixty Days' Notice of Minor Modification of the Subject NPDES Permit The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process outlined in your existing permit. To bring your permit up-to-date with the new reporting requirements, this letter serves to notify you that in sixty days your NPDES permit will be modified to incorporate the new electronic reporting requirements. The modification will require electronic reporting in place of paper -based reporting. Electronic reporting will be required beginning as indicated above for Phases 1 and 2 reporting. Please attach the enclosed NPDES Permit Standard Conditions PartIll —Addendum to your permit. This permit modification becomes effective on August 1, 2016. All other terms and conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This modification 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. If any parts contained in this modification are unacceptable to you, then you have the right to file a petition for a contested case with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This petition must conform to the requirements of Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. Petitions must be timely filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. If you do not file a petition within the required time, the agency decision shall be final and binding. If you have questions concerning this permit modification, please contact John Hennessy at telephone number 919-807-6377. Sincerely, Jeffre,j O. Po%Avtia - forS. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. Enclosure: NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Part III - Addendum Cc: NPDES File Central Files Winston-Salem Regional Office / Water Quality Program NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor August 6, 2015 Mr. Jim Neustadt Valle Landing Property Owners Association P.O. Box 554 Valle Crucis, NC 28691-0554 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) Valle Landing WWTP NPDES Permit # NCO072559 Watauga County Dear Mr. Neustadt: Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary On August 5, 2015 George Smith performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection Mr. Jadd Brewer, Grade III and Mr. Christian Montgomery, Grade I, 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 Your permit became effective October 1, 2012 and expires on September 30, 2017. A copy of the current permit is kept on the site. Records & Reports Mr. Montgomery maintains a daily log that appears to be in good order. The log shows visitation times and documents plant observations. Facility Site Review The influent wet well red light and audio alarms are in working condition. There does not appear to be any overflows. The aeration basin had a good rolling action, there was no foam. The color was brown. There was no odor. There is one blower motor and it is operating. The clarifier effluent was clear and no solids were present. Chlorination was performed by adding Chlor-Away tablets in the clarifier weir trough. De -chlorination was performed after the discharge of the effluent weir. The facility grounds are not fenced. The plant is located in a remote area of the property. The electrical panels were in good condition. 450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 Phnna- '11A_77R_QR(1n \ Intarnat xenenm nrrrlanr nnv Flow Measurement A 22.5° v-notch weir is present. The instantaneous effluent flow is measured by timing the flow into a 2 gallon bucket. Laboratory Field certification for pH, total residual chlorine, dissolved oxygen, and temperature is considered part of the full certification issued to Water Quality Lab, Inc. (lab #544). Mr. Montgomery performs pH as required per the permit; and this test is recorded on the daily monitoring report. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent discharges into an unnamed tributary to Dutch Creek, Class B; Trout waters. The effluent was clear with no solids, no color, and no odor. The stream had some medium size fish up and downstream of the discharge pipe 001. Operations & Maintenance Mr. Brandon Hughes, Grade U is the current ORC. The back-up operator is Mr. Christian Montgomery, Grade I. The aeration basin is cycled 30 minutes off and 30 minutes on. In the event the UV system is not working a back-up system is required until the UV system is repaired, if tablet disinfection is used, then TRC monitoring is required. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from August 2014 through April 2015 revealed no violations. The compliance evaluation inspection is satisfactory. If you have any questions please contact George Smith or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDENR cc: Mr. Jadd Brewer, WQ Lab and Operations, P.O. Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC 28604 WSRO Files c United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NCO072559 I11 121 15/08/05 I17 18 C C J 19 1 S I 201 21IIIIII IIIIII1I1I1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1-1 l66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------- --- Reserved ------------- 67 70 �, � 71 � 72 N 73I I 174 75I III I I I I80 LJ JData L_J I I I Section B: Facility 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) 09:25AM 15/08/05 12/10/01 Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP 3697 NC Hwy 194 S Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Boone NC 28607 09:37AM 15/08/05 17/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Brandon K Hughes/ORC/828-260-5213/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jim Neustadt,PO Box 554 Valle Crucis NC 286910554//828-963-7774/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance E 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//336-776-9700/ ` Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date } 3 i dddrrr. i tea„�!e.».J EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# r Permit: NCO072559 Owner -Facility: Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: operates visually Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Plant is in a remote area Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ M ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the QRC certifi0at 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 f Permit: NCO072559 Owner - Facility: Valle Landing Shopping Center VVWTP Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 i Permit: NC0072559 Owner -Facility: Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection - UV Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? Comment: Back-up bulbs were not on the site durinq last years inspection. Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 w jr' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Pat McCrory Governor August 12, 2014 Mr. Jim Neustadt Valle Landing Property Owners Association P.O. Box 554 Valle Crucis, NC 28691-0554 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) Valle Landing WWTP NPDES Permit # NCO072559 Watauga County Dear Mr. Neustadt: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary On July 30, 2014 George Smith performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Mr. Brandon Hughs, ORC, Grade II and Mr. Jadd Brewer, Back-up ORC, Grade III 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 Your permit became effective October 1, 2012 and expires on September 30, 2017. A copy of the current permit is kept on the site. Records & Reports Mr. Hughes maintains a daily log that appears to be in good order. The log shows visitation times and documents plant observations. Facility Site Review The influent wet well red light and audio alarms are in working condition. There does not appear to be any overflows. The aeration basin had a good rolling action, there was no foam. The color was brown. There was no odor. There is one blower motor and it is operating. The clarifier effluent was clear and no solids were present. 585 Waughtown Street„ North Carolina 27360 Phone: 336-771-50001 Fax: 336-7714630 Internet:: www.ncwaterauality.org An C­l (1nnnA, ;..l Aif...n 4;; AM;— Cmn1—. Compliance Evaluation Inspection August 12, 2014 Page 2 of 3 0 Chlorination was performed by adding Chlor-Away tablets in the clarifier weir trough. De -chlorination was performed after the discharge of the effluent weir. The facility grounds are not fenced. The plant is located in a remote area of the property. The electrical panels were in good condition. Flow Measurement The instantaneous flow is measured by timing the flow into a 5-gallon bucket. A 22.5° v-notch weir is present; however, flow cannot be accurately measured less than 0.006 MGD. Therefore, this method is not available unless you can obtain a smaller v-notch weir. Laboratory Field certification for pH, total residual chlorine, dissolved oxygen, and temperature is considered part of the full certification issued to Water Quality Lab, Inc. (lab #544). Mr. Hughes performs pH, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, and Total Residual Chlorine as required per the permit; and these tests are recorded on the daily monitoring report. The total residual chlorine is performed with a Hach DR2400 spectrophotometer using the DPD colorimetric method. The annual 5-point calibration was performed on April 18, 2014. A gel standard of 183 f 10% is used each day to verify the curve. An YSI, Model 100 pH meter is used. A two point calibration with 4 and 10 buffers is performed and a check at 7.0 SU. The calibration records are documented. The temperature is measured with the pH meter and Dissolved Oxygen meter and is NIST traceable. Calibration is documented. The field lab monitoring and documentation is considered to be very good. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent discharges into an unnamed tributary to Dutch Creek, Class B; Trout waters. The effluent was clear with no solids, no color, and no odor. The stream shows no signs of any impact. Operations & Maintenance Mr. Brandon Hughes, Grade II is the current ORC. The back-up operator is Mr. Jadd Brewer, Grade III. The aeration basin is cycled 30 minutes off and 30 minutes on. uompliance evaluation inspection August 12, 2014 Page 3 of 3 The UV system was not working. A replacement LTV bulb is on order. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from August 2013 through April 2014 revealed a daily maximum violation for Fecal Coliform during October 2013. Conclusion The compliance evaluation inspection is satisfactory. If you have any questions please contact George Smith or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, J Y W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDENR cc: Mr. Jadd Brewer, WQ Lab and Operations, P.O. Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC 28604 WSRO Files United States Ermronmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. Faso OMB No. 204"057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expiresB-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e_, PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 15 I 3 I NC0072559 (11 12 14/07/30 17 18 ) C I 19 1 c 1 20I 211111 11 111111 1 11 11 1 11 111 1 1 1 11111 111 111 1IJ I 1 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -Reserved 671 70 1 71 it�ti 1 72 1 N 1 73I I II I 174 761 I I I I I I I$0 LJ LJ Section B: FacilityData Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES hermit Numbers 09:46AM 14/07/30 12110101 Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP 3697 NC Hwy 194 S Exit Time/Date permit Expiration Date Boone NG 28607 10:OOAM 14/07130 17/09/30 Names) of Onsite Representative(sy'ritles(syPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data U/ Brandon K HughestORC/828.260-5213/ Name, Address of Responsible Officiaitribe/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jim Neustadt,PO Box 554 Valle Crucis NC 286910554/1828-963-7774/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 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/OfflcetPhone and Fax Numbers Date George S Smith WSRO WW336-771-50001 / { 1 2- 2 61 c SignatureofManagement O A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Z (z , �" // i ,L.� f� f I zIi y EPA Form 35603 (Rev 944) Previous editions are obsolete. Paged# NPDES ydmo/oay Inspection Type 31 NCO072559 I11 121 14/07,30 17 18 ' _ I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# UU1j t3j, NC0072569 [:t i r t Lt rt Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP lit U a:n- ML121J 07/3012014 Compliance Evaluation Ej EM=❑iM 2 MIlMMLE it z ��lr crtr r i_� ❑ Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ M ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: operate plant visually D Fj.T1 rT lC:[_i1II:iC: I! t it l (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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ M 110 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the Inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Plant is in a remote location, and has no fence LILL F C 0 ll 1lIIIil::tI'! !tllPl7 Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 00110 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. rag. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ 110 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (if the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ N ❑ 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? 0000 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 V IJ11 M NCO072559 C I tl 11 1s171 Valle lancing Shopping Center WWTP r Ir r r r L UILU 7 07/30/2014 Compliance Evakiaion =211 1' =[,]Iiy Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑0 ❑ Comment: Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids In center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are weirs level? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-clrcuiting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Cl ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: I LZTQ=11T7�T11rrrID c a Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? E ❑ 110 Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Are the diffusers operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: l 1L1_=l1LiL5li:�_..3J.l:L.I Are extra IN bulbs available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are W bulbs clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is W intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 i:711121) NCO072559 f.:1 I IL T_t:a:fiLtiE Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP r rc i i m I illi !1p 471301201 p ;. j_Trn;-k?r r ry- Compliance Evaluation Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? Comment: UV lamp is on order. Page# 5 1 �A iiC&CD-FNW 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 January 8, 2014 Mr. Jim Neustadt Valle Landing Property Owners Association P.O. Box 554 Valle Crucis, NC 28691-0554 Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations NOV-2014-LV-0008 Valle Landing WWTP NPDES No. NCO072559 Watauga County Dear Mr. Neustadt: Review of the self -monitoring report for the month of October 2013 revealed the following limit violation(s): Daily Maximum Violation(s) Parameter Date Permit Limit Reported Value Fecal Coliform 10 / 23 400 # / 100 mL 6500 Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem(s). Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could subject you to enforcement action by this Division with the possible assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Water Quality Section Division of Water Resources cc: W. Jadd Brewer, WQ Lab and Operations, P.O. Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC 28604 WSRO File Copy 585 Waughtown Street„ North Carolina 27360 Phone: 336-771-50001 Fax: 336-771A630 Internet:: www.nmaterauality.org An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer ' Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR ReviewRecord `y It'—000 Facility: 1 �ivPermi[jPipe No.: VCCn 7) Month/Year 02C/3 Monthly Average Violations Parameter Lent Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Weekly aiI Violations Date Parameter Permit LimiDMR Value % Over Limit IT- 3 - cL l Yoo ��<<ly max �SdO 1 S �Z3 Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations . Other Violations Completed by: �� �.,ii�> Date: Regional Water Quality Supervisor Sianoff: �tsl�y Y+0�e FA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Jim Neustadt, President Valle Landing Property Owners Association Inc PO Box 554 Valle Crucis NC 286910554 Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P.E. Director Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY NOD-2012-LV-0107, Permit No. NCO072559 Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP, Watauga County Dear Mr. Neustadt: Dee Freeman Secretary October 22, 2012 A review of Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP's monitoring report for July 2012 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value . Reported Value Limit Type pH 07/30/12 6 su 5.8 su Daily Minimum Not Reached pH 07/23/12 6 su 5.8 su Daily Minimum Not Reached Thank you for your attention to this matter. Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of this violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties by the Division of Water Quality. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sue White at (336) 771-5000. cc: SWP — Central Files WSRO Files Jadd Brewer, WQLO North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Surface Water Regional Supervisor Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Quality NorthCarohna Naturally 01 f . A Facility: W-oC)— 20 lZ- LNI - o tc—1 \(ALL� L,,,� 1 tom, Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DNIR Review Record Perrnit/Pipe No.: NJC4)612S59 Month/Year Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Date Parameter `112a— b4 � 3c� Wee /Daily iolations Permit Limit/Tvpe DMR Value 5.8 Over Limit _ 3-JC;,ca Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Violations Completed by: Regional Water Quality Supervisor Signoff: Date: . 16 t-1 It 2-- Date: Jam— it/ N&�) ` EFFLUENT NPDE ERMIT No. NCO072559 DISCHARGE NO. 001 ,E MONTH JULY YE,$R ��O12 FACILITY NAME /alle Landing Owner Asso CLASS II COUNTY Watauga q OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC Denver Eggers GRADE II PHONE (828) 8$627�Fy CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. %9?06' CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED [ ] PERSO )COLLECTING SAMPLES Denver Eggers 0�d, Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES x -� DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (S 61NATURE 00 O ERATO RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) (DATE) 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CE TIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE D A T E O P A R R A I T V A 0 L R TIME 2400 0 P R A T 0 R TIME ON SITE O C O N S T E 50050 00010 0040C 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 00665 00076 00095 00556 FLOW T M C P E E L R S A I T U U S R E I Ph R C S 1 0 DR A N L E I BOQ-r`` �...�• 0 A N M T M O R N0 I E A N U R T S E O P S T E I A ND L D U E E D C F L U I F A 0 L R M GEOMETRIC MEAN 1 S S 0 Y L G V N E D N T R 0 G E N Total P O S P H O R U S 1 Total U R B I D I T Y C O N U C T I I T Y O R L E A & E EFF [x] INF [] D A I L y R A T E I HRS I HRS YIN MGO C UNIT UG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L 1 cfu/100ML MG/L MG/L MG/L NTU umhos/cm MG/L 1 UV 2 1130 0.10 Y 6.0 UV 3 1100 0.10 Y UV 8.3 0.92 12 < 1 4 HOLIDAY UV 5 1110 0.10 Y UV 6 1100 0.10 Y 0.0010 UV 7 UV 8 UV 9 1100 0.10 Y 6.2 UV 10 1020 0.10 Y UV 5.6 1.07 6 1 11 1220 0.10 Y UV 12 1200 0.10 Y UV 13 1130 0.10 Y 0.0010 UV 14 UV 15 UV 16 1115 0.10 Y 6.4 UV 17 1030 0.10 Y UV < 2.0 < 5 < 1 18 1320 0.10 Y UV 19 1200 0.10 Y UV 20 1130 0.10 Y 0.0010 UV 21 UV 22 UV 23 1230 0.10 Y 5.8 UV 24 1100 0.10 Y UV 6.7 6 < 1 25 1120 0.10 Y UV 26 1130 0.10 Y UV 27 12001 0.10 Y 0.0010 UV 28 UV 29 U V 30 11301 0.10 Y 5.8 UV 31 11451 0.10 Y I UV 6.0 6 < 1 AVERAGE 0.0010 UV 5.7 1.00 7 1 MAXIMUM 0.0010 6.4 UV 8.3 1.07 12 1 MINIMUM 0.001 5.8 UV 2.0 0.92 5 1 COMP. C/ GRAB G G G G G G G MONTHLY LIMIT 0.0035 6-9 30145 30/45 200/400 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 4, 2012 RECEIVED N.C.Dept. of ENR JADD BREWER APR 0 5 2012 OWNER Winston-Salem VALLE LANDING OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS, INC. Regional Office PO BOX 554 VALLE CRUCIS NC 28691 Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application NPDES Permit NCO072559 Valle Landing Watauga County Dear Mr. Brewer: The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April 2, 2012. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at (919) 807-6391. Sincerely, Dina Sprinkle Point Source Branch cc: CENTRAL FILES Winston-Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-6492 NarthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally �j� ` 1���l//� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer ii{ �/ Water Quality Lab and Operations, Inc. PO Box 1167 Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone 828-898-6277 Fax 828-898-6255 March 20, 2012 Valle Landing WWTP The request is being made for Valle Landing WWTP, NPDES Permit NC0072559 to have their wastewater permit renewed. No changes to the plant have been made since the last permit renewal in 2007. If you have any questions, feel free to contact myself, Jadd Brewer, owner of Water Quality Lab and Operations, Inc. at 828-898-6277 cerely, Lja// y� fit_ Jadd Brewer Water Quality Lab and Operations, Inc... APR 2 2012 J NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Mail the complete application to: N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit NC00 7 2 If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name Facility Name Mailing Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address �� b v aeons �rnG- Valle Ldr inQ 20 Pj7X� 554 V I(� ) e. ^C. rao 5 Inc R&QgI 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road City State / Zip Code County Nose 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name Mailing Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number WCIrCiht w 1 of 3 Form-D 05108 - t NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that applyr Industrial ❑ Commercial [✓� Residential ❑ School ❑ Other ❑ Number of Employees Number of Employees Number of Homes Number of Students/Staff Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.):6hopp 1 n 1 ^n nk+- Population served: 5. Ty a of collection system Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 6. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points Outfall Identification number(s) 00 / Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes 2/No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall): 8. Frequency of Discharge: continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: _ 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. �Aanc.e rl2orrx.t-t) no Ck�a�c.ge� 2 of 3 Form-D 05/08 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow . 005 MGD Annual Average daily flow 1 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow MGD (for the previous 3 years) 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes �No 12. Effluent Data Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Fecal Coliform - Total Suspended Solids Temperature (Summer) Temperature (Winter) pH 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number Type Permit Number Hazardous Waste (RCRA) UIC (SDWA) NPDES PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION NESHAPS (CAA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the b5t of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Pried name of Person Signing Title Date No h arolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 3 of 3 Form-D 05/08 [Type text] Water Quality Lab and Operations, Inc. PO Box 1167 Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone 828-898-6277 Fax 828-898-6255 March 20, 2012 Excess bio-solids are pumped and hauled to Boone wastewater treatment plant. ncerrelly, Jadd Brewer Water Quality Labs,lnc. (:i)Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. PO Box1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 Phone:828-898-6277 Fax:828-898-6255 Valle Landing Owners NPDES # NCO072559 Jim Nuestadt P.O. Box 554 Valle Crucis, NC 28691 RECEIVED N.C. Deot. of ENF MAR 17 2011 Winstcn-Sa':e,,. Regional C+fce Here is your ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) along with a sample letter that you may send to your customers if you like. You may rewrite the sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fill out the bold text in the sample letter if you wish to use it. A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR. Thank you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR, feel free to call me at (828) 898-6277. Thank you again for your time. Sincerely, Paul Isenhour Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. 1Q��� rno MAR - 9 2011 Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report Valle Landing Owners Assoc, Inc. NPDES #: NCO072559 Date: 3/4/11 We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the wastewater we discharge to the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters of North Carolina. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please contact Paul Isenhour at (828) 898-6277. We want our valued customers to be informed about their wastewater utility. Let us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of a Wastewater Treatment Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and ends up at the treatment plant. The wastewater goes through a bar screen that stops large particles that are present (i.e., rags and papers). The water then goes to an aeration basin where air is pumped into the water. This air supplies oxygen to bacteria that feed on the solids that are in the water. The water then goes to the clarifier where the solids settle out. The solids are pumped back to the aeration basin to give the bacteria a second chance to feed. When there are too many solids in the plant, some of the solids are pumped to a digester tank. In the digester, the bacteria have more time to feed on and reduce the solids' volume. When the digester gets full, the solids are pumped from the tank and taken to a larger facility. The clear water from the clarifier then goes to a tank for disinfection. The two most prominent ways to disinfect the wastewater are chlorine and ultraviolet light. Chlorine can be used as a gas or in solid tablet form. When chlorine is used, there is generally a dechlorinating agent use to remove any excess chlorine from the wastewater before it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet light (UV) is used, the wastewater flows around the UV bulbs. Bacteria can not live when exposed to UV light, so as the water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after disinfection, the treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters. PERFORMANCE The treatment plant did very well last year. We are very pleased to report that there were no violations with effluent limits for the entire year. All of the samples that were taken for the plant were under the limits set be the State Division of Water Quality. NOTIFICATION This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a letter that they can easily distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system. 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 or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability as per the NOTIFICATION section above. Paul Isenhour Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. Z 7_11 Date r Name of Wastewater System NPDES# NC0000000 address city, NC zip Wastewater system customer address city, NC zip SUBJECT: ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT Dear wastewater customer, The ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) is completed! The AWTR is a report that lets us, the wastewater treatment provider, tell you, the user, what has been happening with our wastewater plant in the past year (2010). In the AWTR, we give you a brief description of the treatment plant, if we had any violations, and what was done about any violations. If you would like to have a copy of the AWTR, please call or come by our office, and we will give one to you. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions, feel free to call our office at 888-888-8888. J Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. PO Box1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 Phone:828-898-6277 Fax:828-898-6255 0 Valle Landing Owners NPDES # NCO072559 Jim Nuestadt P.O. Box 554 Valle Crucis, NC 28691 — -- RECEIVED N.C. Dept, of ENR APR 16 2010 Winston-Salem Regional Office Here is your ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) along with a sample letter that you may send to yqur customers if you like. You may rewrite the sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fill out the bold text in the sample letter if you wish to use it. A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR. Thank you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR, feel free to call me at (828) 898-6277. Thank you again for your time. Sincerely, Paul Isenhour Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. MAR 262010 I I n . % t Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report Valle Landing Owners Assoc, Inc. NPDES #: NCO072559 Date: 3/3/10 We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the wastewater we discharge to the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters of North Carolina. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are couzmitted to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please contact Paul Isenhour at (828) 898-6277. We want our valued customers to be informed about their wastewater utility. Let us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of a Wastewater Treatment Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and ends up at the treatment plant. The wastewater goes through a bar screen that stops large particles that are present (i.e., rags and papers). The water then goes to an aeration basin where air is pumped into the water. This air supplies oxygen to bacteria that feed on the solids that are in the water. The water then goes to the clarifier where the solids settle out. The solids are pumped back to the aeration basin to give the bacteria a second chance to feed. When there are too many solids in the plant, some of the solids are pumped to a digester tank. In the digester, the bacteria have more time to feed on and reduce the solids' volume. When the digester gets full, the solids are pumped from the tank and taken to a larger facility. The clear water from the clarifier then goes to a tank for disinfection. The two most prominent ways to disinfect the wastewater are chlorine and ultraviolet light. Chlorine can be used as a gas or in solid tablet form. When chlorine is used, there is generally a dechlorinating agent use to remove any excess chlorine from the wastewater before it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet light (UV) is used, the wastewater flows around the UV bulbs. Bacteria can not live when exposed to UV light, so as the water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after disinfection, the treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters. PERFORMANCE The treatment plant did very well last year. We are very pleased to report that there were no violations with effluent limits for the entire year. All of the samples that were taken for the plant were under the limits set be the State Division of Water Quality. NOTIFICATION This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a letter that they can easily distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system. 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 or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability as per the NOTIFICATION section above. Paul Isenhour Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. 3 /7-/Y Date AAlg � NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary December 8, 2009 Mr. Don Driscoll 3697-9 Highway 194 South Valle Crucis, NC 28691 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP NPDES Permit Number NC0035149, Watauga County Dear Mr. Driscoll: On November 24, 2009, Sue White of this office met with Denver Eggers, Operator for WQ Labs and Operations to perform a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on the wastewater treatment system servicing Valle Landing Shopping Center. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in office file review and an on -site inspection of the treatment facility. The following are the findings from the subject inspection: I. Permit The NPDES permit expires on September 30, 2012. A permit renewal application must be submitted to DWQ six months prior to expiration, or before March 31, 2012. Permit was on site in accordance with permit regulations. II. Self -Monitoring Program The monthly self -monitoring reports (DMR's) were reviewed for the period of August 2008 through July 2009. No reporting or limits violations occurred during this period. III. Flow Measurement Flows are estimated at this site. IV. Sludge Handling and Disposal Solids hauled by licensed septage hauler on as needed basis. V. Operations and Maintenance There were no apparent operations or maintenance issues at the time of the inspection. VI. Facility Site Review The 0.0035 MGD WWTP consists of the following components: Influent wet well and ultraviolet disinfection. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One Phone: 336-771-5000 \ FAX: 336-7714630 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarofina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �/ V` " atuyla //y An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer VII. Records/Reports All reports/records are submitted per permit guidelines. VIII. Effluent/Receiving Waters Receiving waters designated as Dutch Creek in the Watauga River Basin, classified as B-Trout Waters. Effluent was crystal clear and debris free. IX. Additional Comments None at this time. Should you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Sue White or me at (336) 771-4600. Sincerely, S eve W. Tedder Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Central Files WSRO Jadd Brewer, Owner, WQ Labs and Operations r Valle Landing WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO072559 Self -Monitoring Data Summary August 2008 - July 2009 Monthly Avg. Monthly Avg. Limit Daily Maximum Weekly / Daily Limit Parameters Permit Limit Violations per DMR Permit Limit Violations per DMR Flow (MGD) (cont) 0.035 None - NA BOD (mg/1) 30.0 None 45.0 None TSS (mg/1) 30.0 None 45.0 None NH3 (mg/I)* - NA - NA Fecal (#/100 ml) 200 None 400 None pH - NA 6-9 standard units None United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 U NI 2 15� 31 NCO072559 111 121 09/10/22 117 18U rl 191 sl 20LI +--' U l=J Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67I 169 70 71 I 72I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 '--' I W Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 11:00 AM 09/10/22 07/11/01 Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 3697 NC Hwy 194 S Boone NC 28607 11:15 AM 09/10/22 12/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Rep re sentative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Denver Lee Egger3/ORC/704-733-3142/ Name, Address of Responsible Officiallritle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Debbie Halle',PO Box 691 Valle Crucis NC No 28691/Administrator/828-963-5111/ Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance E Sludge Handling Disposal 0 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 Sue White WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ Signature of Management�iewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO072559 I11 12I 09/10/22 (1 7 18,^' Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page # 2 Permit: NCO072559 Inspection Date: 10/22/2009 Owner -Facility: Valle Landing Shopping Center WWTP 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: 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: Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Page # 3 ;ZCCEiVED " of ENR I - MAR 16 2009 •� Regional ice (:i) Water Quaky Lab & Operations, Inc. PO Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 Pbone:828-898-6277 Fax:828-898-6255 Valle Landing Owners NPDES # NCO072559 Don Driscoll P.O. Box 691 Valle Crucis, NC 28691 Here is your ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) along with a sample letter that you may send to your customers if you like. You may rewrite the sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fill out the bold text in the sample letter if you wish to use it. A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR. Thank you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR, feel free to call me at (828) 898-6277. Thank you again for your time. Sincerely, Paul Isenhour Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. MAR 1 0 2009 DENR - WATER QUALITY POINT SOURCE BRANCH Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report Valle Landing Owners Assoc, Inc. NPDES #: NCO072559 Date: 2/11/09 We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the wastewater we discharge to the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters of North Carolina. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please contact Paul Isenhour at (828) 898-6277. We want our valued customers to be informed about their wastewater utility. Let us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of a Wastewater Treatment Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and ends up at the treatment plant. The wastewater goes through a bar screen that stops large particles that are present (i.e., rags and papers). The water then goes to an aeration basin where air is pumped into the water. This air supplies oxygen to bacteria that feed on the solids that are in the water. The water then goes to the clarifier where the solids settle out. The solids are pumped back to the aeration basin to give the bacteria a second chance to feed. When there are too many solids in the plant, some of the solids are pumped to a digester tank. In the digester, the bacteria have more time to feed on and reduce the solids' volume. When the digester gets full, the solids are pumped from the tank and taken to a larger facility. The clear water from the clarifier then goes to a tank for disinfection. The two most prominent ways to disinfect the wastewater are chlorine and ultraviolet light. Chlorine can be used as a gas or in solid tablet form. When chlorine is used, there is generally a dechlorinating agent use to remove any excess chlorine from the wastewater before it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet light (UV) is used, the wastewater flows around the UV bulbs. Bacteria can not live when exposed to UV light, so as the water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after disinfection, the treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters. PERFORMANCE The treatment plant did very well last year. We are very pleased to report that there were no violations with effluent limits for the entire year. All of the samples that were taken for the plant were under the limits set be the State Division of Water Quality. NOTIFICATION This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a letter that they can easily distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system. 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 or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability as per the NOTIFICATION section above. A04-1 2-17-f Paul Isenhour Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. Date Name of Wastewater System NPDES# NC0000000 address city, NC zip Wastewater system customer address city, NC zip SUBJECT: ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT Dear wastewater customer, The ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) is completed! The AWTR is a report that lets us, the wastewater treatment provider, tell you, the user, what has been happening with our wastewater plant in the past year (2006). In the AWTR, we give you a brief description of the treatment plant, if we had any violations, and what was done about any violations. If you would like to have a copy of the AWTR, please call or come by our office, and we will give one to you. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions, feel free to call our office at 888-888-8888. J" )Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. PO Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 Phone:828-898-6277 Fax: 828-898-6255 Valle Landing Owners NPDES # NCO072559 Don Driscoll P.O. Box 691 Valle Crucis, NC 28691 RECEIVED - "Pot. of ENR APR 15 2008 r�. 5ton-Salem Reg;onal Office lu. APR I o 20, ­777777-7-- Here is your ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) along with a sample letter that you may send to your customers if you like. You may rewrite the sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fill out the bold text in the sample letter if you wish to use it. A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR. Thank you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR, feel free to call me at (828) 898-6277. Thank you again for your time. Sincerely, Paul Isenhour Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report Valle Landing Owners Assoc, Inc. NPDES #: NCO072559 Date: 2/13/08 APH L%( We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment'P1ant.Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the wastewater we discharge to the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters of North Carolina. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please contact Paul Isenhour at (828) 898-6277. We want our valued customers to be informed about their wastewater utility. Let us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of a Wastewater Treatment Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and ends up at the treatment plant. The wastewater goes through a bar screen that stops large particles that are present (i.e., rags and papers). The water then goes to an aeration basin where air is pumped into the water. This air supplies oxygen to bacteria that feed on the solids that are in the water. The water then goes to the clarifier where the solids settle out. The solids are pumped back to the aeration basin to give the bacteria a second chance to feed. When there are too many solids in the plant, some of the solids are pumped to a digester tank. In the digester, the bacteria have more time to feed on and reduce the solids' volume. When the digester gets full, the solids are pumped from the tank and taken to a larger facility. The clear water from the clarifier then goes to a tank for disinfection. The two most prominent ways to disinfect the wastewater are chlorine and ultraviolet light. Chlorine can be used as a gas or in solid tablet form. When chlorine is used, there is generally a dechlorinating agent use to remove any excess chlorine from the wastewater before it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet light (UV) is used, the wastewater flows around the UV bulbs. Bacteria can not live when exposed to UV light, so as the water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after disinfection, the treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters. Cl PERFORMANCE The treatment plant did very well last year. We are very pleased to report that there were no violations with effluent limits for the entire year. All of the samples that were taken for the plant were under the limits set be the State Division of Water Quality. NOTIFICATION This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a letter that they can easily distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system. 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 or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability as per the NOTIFICATION section above. Isenhour Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. 2--20-'F Date Name of Wastewater System NPDES# NC0000000 address city, NC zip 'Wastewater system customer address city, NC zip SUBJECT: ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT Dear wastewater customer, The ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) is completed! The AWTR is a report that lets us, the wastewater treatment provider, tell you, the user, what has been happening with our wastewater plant in the past year (2006). In the AWTR, we give you a brief description of the treatment plant, if we had any violations, and what was done about any violations. If you would like to have a copy of the AWTR, please call or come by our office, and we will give one to you. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions, feel free to call our office at 888-888-8888.