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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
January 20, 2010
Dr. Jeff Church
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, N.C. 28645
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes no changes from the draft permit sent to you on December 2,
2009.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding. a ,
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone].
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Permit NCO030783
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 'as amended, the
Caldwell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Baton Elementary School WWTP
1400 Baton School Road
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Stafford Creek in the Catawba River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III and IV hereof.
This'permit shall become'effective March 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2015.
Signed this day January 20, 2010
C een H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC00�
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 Caldwell County Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.015 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ 15,000-gallon septic tank with dual dosing
♦ Subsurface sand filter
♦ Wet well with dual effluent pumps
♦ Dual UV disinfection units
♦ Subsurface discharge pipe with an energy dissipator housed in a protective
structure
This facility is located at the Baton Elementary School WWTP at 1400 Baton
School Road (NCSR 1224) near Granite Falls in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached -
map into Stafford Creek, currently classified WS-IV waters in the Catawba River
Basin.

Quad: D12SE
Latitude: 35'48'10"
Longitude: 81'32'46"
Stream Class: WS-IV
Subbasin: 30831
Receiving Stream: Stafford Creek
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Permit NC0030783
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:
.PARAMETER'
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum .'..
,, Measurement :
~. -:Frequency.':
: Sample Type
Sample'
Location
Flow
0.015 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
. Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1— October 31
3.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1— March 31
11.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
2/1VIonth
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/1VIonth
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine'
28 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including
field certified. However, effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance
purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
-with the titre intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
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totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant -time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour
sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
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--,.uaI samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions
or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement.
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the
Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the
Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes 5 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
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the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
1 kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, not does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
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term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be ,either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
C. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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i C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class f cility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must b ,'site_d at eas, wee y
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at leash a s pe we* excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of: -
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
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)pened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
rmittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
r_�mulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 211.0124) to prevent
the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of
alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter
certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entev
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan:
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the, calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the' circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
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b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1 (b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR
122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
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ie report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
dch annual period is used for evaluation.
1 ne report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 276994617
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) . Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require -specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and (j)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use
or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC
2H.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the POTWs NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW�
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 214.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903
(b) (34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of
the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) .is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTWs operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POT% s receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTWs sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publics Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2]
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
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Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, including pump and
hauled waste, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those
pollutants; and
Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that mayresult from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries
using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water
quality standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference
as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]:
1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60. degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with
pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting
in Interference;
4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a
flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,
but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds
40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature
limits;
6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
7. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
C. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the WWTP, including slug loads and
other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment
Program and/or the operation of the WWTP.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of
the discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates
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and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which
includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment
Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (fl (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 0) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and
identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II,
Section D, and Section E.5.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
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=ittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
)dated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
:cordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 214.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the
prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits_(IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall
contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions,
and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that
their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee
shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from
all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (f) (1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial
users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1 (a) (8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Pernuttee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(0(2)(v)]. The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited
pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from
July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled at least once per
calendar year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the .types of
compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reorting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or
in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440) (2)]
9. Enforcement Response Plan XRP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean" Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division.
[15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 4038(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PART
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to
submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of
pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
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For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address: '
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Industrial Users (IUs) in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program SummaU (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms
approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSQ
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU)
and any monitoring data for other Industrial Users (IUs) in SNC. These analytical results must be
reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,. public
notice of IUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is
needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance
(SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment
requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four
months of the applicable twelve-month period. j15A NCAC 2H .0903(bb)(35)..0908 U(5) and .0905 and 40
CFR 403.8(0(2)(vW],
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be
considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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Permit NCO
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
i)EPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION. OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Caldwell County Schools
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Baton Elementary School WWTP
1400 Baton School Road
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Stafford Creek in' the Catawba 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 April 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight 'on February 28, 2010.
Signed this day March 3, 2005.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission.

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Permit NO
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.
Caldwell County Schools is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.015 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ 15,000-gallon septic tank
♦ Subsurface sand filter
♦ Dual effluent pumps
♦ Dual disinfection units
♦ Subsurface discharge pipe with an energy dissipator housed in a protective
structure .
This facility is located at the Baton Elementary School WWTP at 1400 Baton
School Road (NCSR 1224) near Granite Falls in Caldwell.County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Stafford Creek, classified WS-IV waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Permit NCO030783
WFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample Location
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Flow
0.015 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
3.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
(April 1- October 31
NH3 as N
11.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
November 1- March 31
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine'
28 pg/I
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
2/Month
I
Grab
Effluent
T
Footnotes:
1. The limit for Total Residual Chlorine will take effect on October 1, 2006 (18 months following the
effective date of the permit).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

'State of North Carolina I
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. Earl Bradshaw
Caldwell County Schools
1914,Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir. North Carolina 28645
.r Mr. Bradshaw:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL iRESOURCES
May 3, 2000
2 JJ
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO030783
Baton Elementary- School
Caldwell County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
ordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
iirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning dus permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
cc: Central Files
2, sheville,Regio�na1 Office/Water Quality,Sectio
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Sincerely,
Original Signed 13Y
Davit! A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

Permit NCO030783
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Caldwell County Schools
Zereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Baton Elementary School WWTP
1400 Baton School Road
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Stafford Creek in the Catawba 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, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight n February 28, 2005.
Signed this day May 3, 2000. X c
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

1.
Permit NC00
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Caldwell County Schools is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 0.015 MG wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ 15,000-gallon septic tank
♦ Subsurface sand filter
♦ Dual effluent pumps
♦ Dual disinfection units
♦ Subsurface discharge pipe with an energy dissipator housed in a protecti,
structure
This facility is located at the Baton Elementary School WWTP at 1400 Baton
School Road (NCSR 1224) near Granite Falls in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Stafford Creek, classified WS-IV waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School
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Permit NCO030
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.015 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3as N
(April 1 — October 31)
3.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NHs as N
(November 1 — March 31)
11.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH1
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART
Section B. Schedule of Compliance .
I. The Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance
with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case,
the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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

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Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. . This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the -samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum' daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified, as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part 1.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is•the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part 1 of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs
continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for
infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge
and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow
recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples• shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4).during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must • be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The,arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. -

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A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Duty to Comlly
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section .
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirem-ent.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,.any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C.1319 and 40 CFR 122A1 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act,. or any -permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with
the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000.

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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any respor
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Secti
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be ter
suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action i
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee i
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 U
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish ki
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,
or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Du1y to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.

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Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
.1. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental
matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. -of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law; that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties -for submitting false .
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12. Permit Actions
This permit maybe modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a reque:
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive.
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective.] The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions -of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the- conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class 1
facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
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Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.
Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating
mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which -does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. 1f the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to. prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance .during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.

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5. iTpsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper. operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part Il, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations
governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued
by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and
modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.

IF
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
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Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent, with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this .
requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all
data generated musk be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the
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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
S. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for
not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time. .
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f . The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether afacility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
(1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
.requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part If. D. 2
of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices..
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part Il, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under 1,
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.
S. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence'of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter.form within
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent
data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such
report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or
in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports ,
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other .document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more, than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater MonitorinZ
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted
facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or
frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and
one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine
or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels';
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,
regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.

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ANNUAL ADI�IINISTE�2ING COMPI,IANCB 11�iC#N3'TORING FEE
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee .
within 30 (thirty). days after being -billed -by the Division..: Failure to pay the fee in
a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H..0105(b)(4) may cause this
ion -to initiate action #o revoke ahe permit.

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Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E..Director
Division of Water Quality
December 20, 2005 D E C C I% �!
DEC 2 8
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LWATER CLIALITI' SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 030783A01
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received September 29, 2005, by
the Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and
found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to
the existing 0.015 MGD Baton Elementary Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of
treated wastewater into Stafford Creek in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a 0.015 MGD UV disinfection system and associated piping and
valving, in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO030783 issued May 1, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0030783.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604
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December 20, 2005
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The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 1.43-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
h6,

Donnie Bassinger
scember 20, 2005
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One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Since ely
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lan W. Klimek, P.E.
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cc: R. Carroll Williams, RE
Caldwell County Health Department
D'V�v'Q�4�she,�il1P1'e�Rte�im�rffi�e�SurfaWater�ProtecGon�
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Mark Hubbard, P.E.
A to C File

[r. Donnie Bassinger 41
To C No. 030783A01
sued December 20, 2005
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Baton Elementary WWTP,
located on Baton School Road in Caldwell County for the Caldwell County Schools, hereby state
that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
following construction:
Installation of a 0.015 MGD UV disinfection system and associated piping and
valving, in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature Registration N
Date
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Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
March 2, 2015
Mr. Jeff Church
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Class WW-1
Dear Mr. Church:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly,
we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
U.S. Enviromnental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on January 14, 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 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 pen -nit. This pernnit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions
concerning this permit, please contact Sonia Gregory at telephone number [phone].
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S. Jay Zimmerman, Acting rector
Division of Water Resources
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Permit NC0030783
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Caldwell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Baton Elementary School WWTP
1400 Baton School Road
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Stafford Creek in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective April 1, 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2020.
Signed this day March 2, 2015.
S'Xrzimmerrnan, Acting Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NCO030783
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 Caldwell County Schools are hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 0.015 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following
components:
O 15,000-gallon septic tank with dual dosing
♦ Subsurface sand filters
♦ Wet well with dual alternating effluent pumps
♦ Dual UV disinfection units
♦ Subsurface discharge pipe with an energy dissipator housed in a protective structure
This facility is located at the Baton Elementary School WWTP at 1400 Baton School Road (NCSR
1224) near Granite Falls in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Stafford
. Creek, currently classified WS-IV waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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A. (1)
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
Permit NC0030783
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:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[parameter code]
Monthly Average
'Daily Maximum.
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample
Frequency
Location
Flow
0.015 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
[50050]
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
[C0310]
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
[C0530]
NH3 as N [C0610]
3.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
April 1 — October 31
NH3 as N [C0610]
11.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
November 1— March 31
Fecal Coliform [316161
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
geometric mean
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
[00010]
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
[00400]
Footnotes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this pennit, the permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using the Division's eDMR system [see A. (2)].
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
A. (2) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
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.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part 11 of this permit
(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)]
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Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the pe` hittee,shall begin reporting
discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Dig bhafge(m6riitoriug Report
(eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring
data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application
is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be
required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required
to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of
the computer -printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Information_ Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being
physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a
temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge
monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in
writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months
and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the
permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
littp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the
issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B.
(I 1.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account
and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR
system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://poi-tal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admiii/bog/ipu/edinr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction
or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
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evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who man- age -the -system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted ls; -to'ihe best' -
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties
for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations. "
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of a11,Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This
period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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USGS Quad: Drexel, N.C.
Latitude: 35'48'10"
Longitude: 81'32'46"
Stream Class: WS-IV
Subbasin: 03-08-31
Receiving Stream: Stafford Creek
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Averaize (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
U stet
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Du to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.CA), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and 'Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for'permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part 1 of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part ILE.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(l)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1 (a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following defmitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section D. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21-5
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference,
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey QWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment. Permits QUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance ischedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure; that, their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Per u'ttee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizesthe results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined. by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The. Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or.modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process mustbe; evaluated for .its capacity tocomply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215. 1 (a)(8)],,
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of 'information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment. standards. [15A NCAC 02II.0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant industrial Users (SIUs) at leastonce per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Inddustrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any'non-significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. ,IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all. Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting.
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP),
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the. CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment. Annual. Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the. Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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NC DENR /'Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment .requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and .the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial. Users (S1Us). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial .Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the. POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered S1Us,, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11.. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Perm ttee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month_ period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), ,0908.(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records; water quality records, and records of industrial iinpact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC'02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
11 Pretreatment Program Resources.
The Permittee shall maintain adequate fundingand qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspections. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and_.0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14.. Modification to, Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant. Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
September 29, 2014
Jeffrey R. Church, Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCO030783
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on September 22, 2014. 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 Joe
Corporon [phone].
Sincerely,
\A/MtA, Tl1.e o(fo Or
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
*WE re—.vMAI3R7, ;1
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 .
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet:: www.ncwater.orq
RECEIVED
Ihlvlsion of Water Resources
OCT - 3 2014
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
An Equal OpportunityVAffirmative Action Employer

CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
1914 HICKORY BOULEVARD, SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
September 15, 2014
Mr. Wren Thedford
NCDENR/DWR/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Thedford:
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
SEP 2..2 2014
Water Quality
Permitting Section
Please accept this letter as a request for renewal of the Baton Elementary School
Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES Permit #NC0030783 (Caldwell County).
There have been no operational or design changes at the facility since the issuance of the
last permit.
Sincerely,
Qr—
r. Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent
Auxiliary Services
Division
OCT - 3 2014
Water Quality Regional operadan

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
irivately-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 INCO030783
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
Caldwell County Schools
Facility Name
Baton Elementary School
Mailing Address
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
City
Lenoir
State / Zip Code
North Carolina 28645
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail] RECEIVEDIDENPO
SEP 2 2- 2014
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1400 Baton School Road
City Granite Falls
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28630
County Caldwell
VVater Quality
ecion
Permitting
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 Dr. Jeff Church, Caldwell County Schools
Mailing Address 1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
City Lenoir
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28645
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
)rivately-owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
ption of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
®
Number of Students/Staff 468
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
100% Domestic
Number of persons served: 468
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
Stratford Creek in Catawba River Basin
S. Frequency of Discharge: ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs
Continuous
M -F
® Intermittent
Duration: 10 Hrs
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.
- Septic tank/Dual dosing - 15, 000 gal
- Subsurface sand filters
- Wet well with 2 alternating pumps for effluent discharge
- Ultraviolet light/dual for disinfection
- Design removal: BOD 85%
TSS 85%
Nitrogen None
Phosphorus None
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Form-D 11/12

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
.)rivately-owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.015 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.004 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.006 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average
over the past 36 months for parameters currentlu in uour hermit. Mark other parameters "NIA".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
10.2
<2.0
mg/L
Fecal Coliform
260
41
Colonies/ 100 mL
Total Suspended Solids
14.0
4.6
mg/ L
Temperature (Summer)
24
22
Co
Temperature (Winter)
10
7.0
Co
pH
6.8
6.4
SU's
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES NCO030783 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Other
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed name bf Person SiEninE Title
9/4
pplicant Da e
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Form-D 11/12

Sludge Management Plan
For: Baton Elementary School Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit #NC0030783 (Caldwell County)
Date: 9-15-14
The waste sludge produced at the treatment facility is removed directly from the basins
by Bumgarner Septic Service of Lenoir, NC (Caldwell County — License #NCS00829) and
discharged into the City of Lenoir (Caldwell County) sewage collection system/Lower Creek
WWTP.
By: Dr. Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent
Auxiliary Services

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvada, III
Governor Director Secretary
January 24, 2014
Jeff Church
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO030783
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
On January 15, 2014, I conducted a Compliance Sampling Inspection at the Baton School wastewater facility.
Jerry Younce with Water tech Labs and Steve Soots with Caldwell County Schools were present during the
inspection. Their time and efforts are appreciated. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit
NC0030783.
The main treatment component of this wastewater system is a buried sand filter. The main delivery components
of this wastewater system are two pump stations. The influent pump station, which pumps the wastewater from
the building to the septic tank, may need cleaning at the end of the school year. This pump station had some
debris in the wet well and on the floats; it is suggested that school staff be reminded not to dispose of rags,
feminine hygiene etc. type of products down the toilets. The effluent pump station, which pumps the treated
wastewater to the stream, may need a light bulb for the visual alarm.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for more detailed observations and comments. If you or your staff
have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc.-Inspection Report .
cc: Water Tech Labs (e-copy)
Steve Soots (e-copy)
Central Files
WQ\-heyil!e iSWP\Caldwell\Wastewater\Minors\Baton Elementary 30783\CSI. 01-2014.Ltr.doe
Water Quality Regional Operations —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet hffp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E A Washington, D.C. 20460
/�
OMB No. 2040-0057
on Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO030783 111 121 14/01/15 117 18I S I 19I S I 201
I
Remarks
211111111111111111111111111111111111111111 II.II I I16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------Reserved-------------
67 I 169 70131 71 I I 72' N I 73 L_U 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry.Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:25 PM 14/01/15
10/03/01
Baton Elementary School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1400 Baton School Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
02:10 PM 14/01/15
15/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 286451/828-728-8407/8287280012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance N Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO030783 111 12I 14/01/15 117 18ISI
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Inspector met with Jerry Younce and Steve Soots; both are doing a good job and their efforts with this
system are appreciated. This is an old, high maintenance system requiring plenty of attention. Because the
sandfilter bed is buried, keeping this system viable is dependent on the maintenance of the septic tank and
pump stations.
Refer to the question section for specific suggestions.
Effluent Sample Results:
Fecal Coliform - 140 colonies/100ml
Total Suspended Solids - <6.2 mg/I
BOD - <2 mg/I
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Permit: NCO030783
Inspection Date: 01/15/2014
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling .
Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ n ■ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Pump Station - Influent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
Comment: This pump station carries the wastewater from the school to the septic
tank. There was some floating debris in the wet well. The county personnel stated they
have spoken with the school about not flushing certain items. The floats were slightly
caked with debris. It is suggested this pump stations residuals be monitored with a
sludge judge type of device and be cleaned out as necessary or at least when the septic
tank is pumped. The county is having to replace/rebuild the pumps — every other year.
Keeping debris from reaching the pump station as well as maintenance and pump run
time set up will help to extend the life of the pumps.
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
Comment: The tank is pumped every other year and is due this year.
A sludge judge type device could be used to determine solids level in the tank. It is
suggested that the solids level be checked monthly and in each chamber. However, the
lids are extremely heavy, please make sure the manpower is available to lift the lids
safely.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
V-- \I.. \I A \IC
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO030783 Owner -Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Date: 01/15/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Comment: This sand filter is covered, therefore cannot be evaluated except via
effluent samples. The distribution lines are the old terra cotta type and are likely leaking
and not properly distributing the wastewater. It appears there is not a distribution box,
only a large septic tank with chambers. Since this system is buried, the only means of
determining proper operation are the effluent samples, which do indicate compliance.
Disinfection - UV
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
Is there a backup system on site?
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
Comment: Extra lights are not kept onsite, which is ok since they are kept at the
school or ORC maintenance building. This UV system appears to just have indicator
lights and the remainder of the system is enclosed. The ORC determines if the UV
system is working by Fecal Coliform samples. Since these samples are only taken twice
a month, this may not be a reliable means of determining the system operations.
However, the ORC has worked out a system of cleaning/replacing the bulbs to stay on
top of the Fecal Coliform numbers.
There is an old tablet chlorinator set up in the tank preceeding the UV building which
could be used in an emergency. Although, there is not a dechlorination unit in place.
Pump Station - Effluent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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n
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0030783
Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Date: 01/15/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Pump Station - Effluent
Comment: The visual alarm did not illuminate. Please fix the visual alarm.
The county is having to replace/rebuild the pumps — every other year. This could be an
indication that the pumps are working too hard, it would be worth evaluating this pump
station to see if there is a means to extend the life of the pumps. The pump station is
reported as being fairly old. If this pump station were to fail, the school would be in an
"emergency pump and haul situation".
Yes No NA NE
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER UALITY IE For Lab Use ONLY
W F LD-LAB FORM (DM1)
COUNTY �n` n c'� J
PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE
RIVER BASIN
REPORT TO: SRO FRO MRO RRO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS ❑AMBIENT ❑ QA ❑ STREAM EFFLUENT
AT BM ' I r COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE INFLUENT
Other
OF CUSTODY
Shipped by: Bus Courier, Staff, Other ❑ EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S)• � �/�,I �AA
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Lab Number:
Date Received: Time:
Rec'd by: From: Bus -Courier -Hand Del
DATA ENTRY BY: CK:
DATE REPORTED:
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Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION:
Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No [ REMARKS:
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Date Begin I
1
BOD5 310 mg/l
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COD High 340 mgA
3
COD Low 335 mg/l
4
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Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 I �O /100m1
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/l
9
Volatile 505 mg/l
10
Fixed 510 mg/l
Residue: Suspended 530 o;- mg/l
12
Volatile 535 mg/l
13
Fixed 540 mg/l
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/l
L6
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/l
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/l
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/l
19
TOC 680 mgA
9A
Turbidity 76 NTU
Date End ITime EndjDepth DM DB DBM
Chloride 940 mg/l
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/l
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/l
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/l
Fluoride 951 mg/l
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/1
Grease and Oils 556 mgA
Hardness Total900 mg/l
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm.
MBAS 38260 mg/l
Phenols '32730 ug/l.
Sulfate 945 mg/i
Sulfide 745 mg/l
A H L
NH3 as N 610 mgA
TKN as N 625 mg/l
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/l
P: Total as P 665 mg/l
PO4 as P 70507 mg/l
P. Dissolved as P 666 mg/l
CdCadmium 1027 ug/l
CrChromium:Total1034 . ug/i
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/l
Ni-Nickel 1067 ugA
Pb-Lead 1051 ugA
Zn-Zinc 1092 ugA
A9 Ilver 1077 ug/l
Al -Aluminum 1105 ug/l
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca -Calcium 916 mgA
Co -Cobalt 1037 ugA
Fe -Iron 1045 ugA'
Composite
T S B
Sample Type
C G GNXX
Li -Lithium 1132 ugA
Mg -Magnesium 927 mgA
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/l
Na-Sodium 929 mg/l
Arsenic -Total 1002 ug/l
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/l
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/i
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphoms Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Forgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd)
Phytoplankton
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C
D.O. mgA
pH
Alkalinity
Acidity
Air Temperature (C)
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
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Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction CDeg)
Stream Flow Severity
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135
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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 NCO030783 111 121 14/01/02 117 181 Cl 19I S I 20III
Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 CIA ---------- --- ----------- Reserved —--------- --- ------
67I 169 70II 711 I 721 N I 73I I 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)
--- - - _ __
Baton ElementarySchool
01:00 PM 14/01/02
10/03/01
1400 Baton School Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Granite Falls NC 28630
01:30 PM 14/01/02
15/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645H828-728-8407/8287280012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance 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
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQH828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3 11 1217 18
NCO030783 II 14/01/02 1l CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
C&D -'Oo7xc1✓ice C11
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Permit: NCO030783
i Date: 01/02/2014
Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? n n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
n
n
n
n
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
n
n
n
n
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? �/� � F � �.j J t/ /a^!'�"
n
n
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?�
n
n
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Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight? �� q
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Yes No NA NE
n n n n
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nnnn
nIF! nn
n n n n
Comment:
Disinfection - UV
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
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Are UV bulbs clean?
n
n
n
n
Is UV intensity adequate?
n
n
n
n
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
n
n
n
n
Is there a backup system on site?
n
n
n
n
Is effluent clear and free of solids? `��
n
n
n
n
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of -system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriatefor cylinders?
n n n n
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Permit: NC0030783
Inspection Date: 01/02/2014
Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Pump Station - Effluent r'
/ J
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable? "A
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 1
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:
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
n n n n
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n n n n
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n n n n
n n n n
Yes No NA NE
n n n n
n n n n
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
April 24, 2013
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent, Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
)ear Dr. Church:
Natural Resources
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
NOV-2013-LV-0262
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
A review of Baton Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for January 2013 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
pH
01/11/2013
6 su
4.3 su
Daily Minimum Not Reached
pH
01/23/2013
6 su
4.6 su
Daily Minimum Not Reached
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted.
This Office appreciates the conscienciousness of the ORC, Mr. Jerry Younce, on his diligence in
adjusting the chemicals to maintain the proper pH balance.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
828/296-4600.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranfe�d , Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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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
October 19, 2011
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant, Auxiliary Services Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-MV-0168
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
Secretary
A review of Baton Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for June 2011 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Violation
Frequency
Flow
Week of 06/05/2011
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
to 06/11/2011
Temperature
Week of 06/05/2011
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
to 06/11/2011
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in
fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above
parameters were left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of
receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to
this office.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
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Sincerely,
D. Keith,Haynes, cting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water. Protection Section
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1914
ory Blvd.
Caldwell County Schools Telephone
828-728-8407
Lenoir. NC 28G-15
Telephone 528-?28-5-107
Fae 828-728-0012.
Dr. Jeff Church. ,Issislcuu Juperinrendenl
August 24, 2011
Mr. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
SUBJECT: Recent Notice of Violation dated August 23, 2011
Permit No. NC 0030783
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Notice of Violation: NOV-2011-ITV-0405
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Caldwell County Schools has been working diligently trying to correct the source of the recent violations
at the Baton Elementary waste water treatment plant. 1n the winter of 2010 we met on -site with an
engineer and representatives from Water Tech Labs to discuss possible solutions as to why our NH;-N
levels were above the legal limit.
Through investigation we. discovered that our septic system was only dosing to the left side of our drain
field. h1 March 2011, we installed dosing bells and corrected this problem. Toward the end of March
2011, we tested effluent from both sides of the drain field. The right side had a NH3-N level of 3 while
the left side had a NH3-N of 25. On March 31, 2011 we capped off the left side dosing bell to let the left
side of the drain field rest for the remainder of the school year.
This did not address our problems. We requested and received a technical assistance visit from Don Price
of your office on May 11, 2011. His suggestions included: do not pump the sewer system on a regular
basis, flush lime and baking soda through system on a daily basis, and install an additional filter on the
effluent side of the system.
We implemented all his recommendations and were pleased to note that our NH3-N levels were within
limits for the months of May and June 2011. We do realize; however, we were still out of compliance
during the months of March (NH3-N level of 9.5) and April (NH3-N level of 10.1).
Caldwell County Schools is confident that we found a remedy for these violations, if not; we will
continue to work to find a solution to address and correct these issues.
Sincerely,
rNiAIJQL_'_��
15'r. Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
August 23, 2011
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent, Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-201 1 -LV-0405
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
A review of Baton Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for April 2011 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
(as N) - Concentration
04/30/2011
3 mg/I
10.05 mg/I
Monthly Average
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is, not_ requested, that a response be submitted. It has been noted that technical assistance,
provided by Don Price of this office, has helped improve the Ammonia Nitrogen problem.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations
of State law. If you should have any questions, please call Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
Water Tech Labs/ ORC
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Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

Caldwell County Schools Telephone
HickoryBlvd.SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
August 24, 2011
Mr. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanca, NC 28778
SUBJECT: Recent Notice of Violation dated August 23, 2011
Permit No. NC 0030783
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Notice of Violation: NOV-2011-LV-0404
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Dr. Jc(/C hurch..9ssislnnl S7rperirrlenderrr
Caldwell County Schools has been working diligently trying to correct the source of the recent violations
at the Baton Elementary waste water treatment plant. In the winter of 2010 we met on -site with an
engineer and representatives from Water Tech Labs to discuss possible solutions as to why our NH3-N
levels were above the legal limit.
Through investigation we discovered that our septic system was only dosing to the left side of our drain
field. In March 2011, we installed dosing bells and corrected this problem. Toward the end of March
2011, we tested effluent from both sides of the drain field. The right side had a NH3-N level of 3 while
the left side had a NH3-N of 25. On March 31, 2011 we capped off the left side dosing bell to let the left
side of the drain field rest for the remainder of the school year.
This did not address our problems. We requested and received a technical assistance visit from Don Price
of your office on May 11, 2011. His suggestions included: do not pump the sewer system on a regular
basis, flush lime and baking soda through system on a daily basis, and install an additional filter on the
effluent side of the system.
We implemented all his recommendations and were pleased to note that our NH3-N levels were within
limits for the months of May and June 2011. We do realize; however, we were still out of compliance
during the months of March (NH3-N level of 9.5) and April (NH level of 10.1).
Caldwell County Schools is confident that we found a remedy for these violations, if not; we will
continue to work to find a solution to address and correct these issues.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
August 23, 2011
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent, Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-201 1 -LV-0404
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
A review of Baton Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for March 2011 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit
Reported
Limit Type
Value
Value
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
03/31/2011
11 mg/I
16.18 mg/I
Monthly Average
(as N) - Concentration
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. It has been noted that technical assistance,
provided by Don Price of this office, has helped improve the Ammonia Nitrogen problem.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations
of State law. If you should have any questions, please call Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4600.
Sincerely,
A(fl oger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
Water Tech Labs/ ORC
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 23, 2011
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent, Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-LV-0405
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Baton Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for April 2011 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
(as N) - Concentration
04/30/2011
3 mg/I
10.05 mg/I
Monthly Average
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. It has been noted that technical assistance,
provided by Don Price of this office, has helped improve the Ammonia Nitrogen problem.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations
of State law. If you should have any questions, please call Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: I2' Q Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
Water Tech Labs/ ORC
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 23, 2011
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent, Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-LV-0404
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Baton Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for March 2011 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit
Reported
Limit Type
Value
Value
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
03/31/2011
11 mg/I
16.18 mg/I
Monthly Average
(as N) - Concentration
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. It has been noted that technical assistance,
provided by Don Price of this office, has helped improve the Ammonia Nitrogen problem.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations
of State law. If you should have any questions, please call Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
A(fl oger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterouality.org FAX [phone]

1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Caldwell County Schools,,,,.-,.,., Lenoir. NC 28407
w . -; Telephone [phone]Q7
Fax [phone]•
August. 10, 2011
Mr. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor n
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office =i
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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SUBJECT: Recent Notice of Violation dated August 9, 2011
Permit No. NC 0030783
Caldwell County Schools-.
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Notice of Violation: NOV-2011-LV-0335
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Caldwell County Schools has been working diligently trying to correct the source of the recent violations
at the Baton Elementary waste water treatment plant. In the winter of 2010 we met on -site with an
engineer and representatives from Water Tech Labs to discuss possible solutions as to why our NH3-N
levels were above the legal limit.
Through investigation we discovered that our septic system was only dosing to the left side of our drain
field. In March 2011, we installed dosing bells and corrected this problem. Toward the end of March
2011, we tested effluent from both sides of the drain field. The right side had a NH3-N level of 3 while
the left side had a NH3-N of 25. On March 31, 2011 we capped off the left side dosing bell to let the left
side of the drain field rest for the remainder of the school year.
This did not address our problems. We requested and received a technical assistance visit from Don Price
of your office on May 11, 2011. His suggestions included: do not pump the sewer system on a regular
basis, flush lime and baking soda through system on a daily basis, and install an additional filter on the
effluent side of the system.
We implemented all his recommendations and were pleased to note that our NH3-N levels were within
limits for the months of May and June 2011. We do realize; however, we were still out of compliance
during the months of March (NH3-N level of 9.5) and April (NH3-N level of 10.1).
Caldwell County Schools is confident that we found a remedy for these violations, if not; we will
continue to work to find a solution to address and correct these issues.
Sincerely,
Q
Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 9, 2011
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent, Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir; North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-201 1 -LV-0335
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Baton Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for February 2011 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value .
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
02/28/2011
35 mg/1
41.5 mg/I
Daily Maximum
(as N) - Concentration
Exceeded
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
02/28/2011
11 mg/1
30.35 mg/l
Monthly
(as N) - Concentration
Average
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. Please respond in writing within ten
(10) days after receipt of this Notice. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions
taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations
of State law. If you should have any questions, please call Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section .
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 9, 2011
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent, Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-LV-0335
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Baton Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for February 2011 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
02/28/2011
35 mg/1
41.5 mg/1
Daily Maximum
(as N) - Concentration
Exceeded
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
02/28/2011
11 mg/l
30.35 mg/I
Monthly
(as N) - Concentration
Average
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. Please respond in writing within ten
(10) days after receipt of this Notice. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions
taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations
of State law. If you should have any questions, please call Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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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
June 24, 2011
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, N.C. 28645
Subject: Technical Assistance
Caldwell County Schools
NPDES Permit No. NCO030783 Baton Ele.
NPDES Permit No. NCO041181 Happy Valley Ele.
NPDES Permit No. NCO041190 Kings Creek Ele.
NPDES Permit No. NCO041220 Oak Hill Ele.
NPDES Permit No. NCO041157 Gateway Alt. Sch.
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
I conducted a technical assistance visit(s) of the Septic Tank/Sand Filter System(s) that serve the
Eoltcwing_schools:_Baton_Elementa y Happy Valley-Elementary-,-Kings-Creek- E-lementary,-Oak-Hill— _ - -
Elementary and Gateway Alternative school on May 11, 2011. The assistance and cooperation of
yourself, along with ORC, Doug Lee, and Caldwell County Schools Maintenance Supervisor, Mr.
Sid West in conducting the Technical Assistance visit(s) was greatly appreciated. The purpose of
this Technical Assistance was to assist in determining the reasons for and to assist in finding
solutions to Ammonia -Nitrogen limits violations occurring at the Baton Elementary School system.
A report is attached for your records and findings are summarized.
Site/System Review
Baton Elementary facility data was analyzed and a "Trend" chart developed (attached). Results indicate
that Ammonia exceedances began to occur around the same time as Septic Tank pumping events took
place in November 2009 and March of 2011. The other four septic tank/sand filter systems serving
Happy Valley, Kings Creek, Oak Hill, and Gateway were visited at this time. No indications were
observed to indicate these systems are not operating in a compliant manner.
Suggestions/Recommendations
It is suggested on site samples of sand filter effluent prior to disinfection be collected, and 'test strips'
for Ammonia -Nitrogen be used to indicate the Ammonia concentration. Then based upon Ammonia -
Nitrogen concentration level observed, that alkalinity supplement(s) with lime and sodium bi-carbonate
be added to increase the level of alkalinity in the system. Also, the septic tank and pump tank contents
should be measured with a "sludge judge" to indicate the solids accumulation, and tank pumping take
place when the sludge accumulation equals about a third (1/3) of the tank's depth. For example, a 5
foot deep tank should be pumped when sludge accumulation equals 18 inches to 2 feet.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Asheville Regional Office
Location: 2090 U. S, Hwy. 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: 828-299-Z0431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Vr_�
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The effluent pump tank at Baton Elementary should be reviewed for installation of a Cartridge type
filter prior to disinfection. This may help reduce the level of Ammonia -Nitrogen in the discharge.
Other ideas discussed at the time of the Technical Assistance included the School Maintenance
staff reviewing the option of 'tying' into the collection system for the Town of Cajah's Mountain.
This alternative would involve the permitting and installation of a sewer line extension and possible
lift station. A 'Technical Paper' from 'Small Flows Clearinghouse regarding operation, maintenance,
and trouble -shooting Septic Tank/Sand Filter system(s) is included with this report for your review
and use.
If there are questions or additional information is needed regarding system operation,
maintenance, or an NPDES permit question, please let me know. Thank you for the opportunity to
conduct this Technical Assistance.
Sincerely,
Donald R. Price, CET
Waste Water Treatment Plant Consultant
Asheville Regional Office
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Date
Ammonia Total (as
N)
January-08
5.4
February-08
5.7
March-08
3.7
April-08
2.5
May-08
1.9
June-08
0.3
July-08
0.0
August-08
2.2
September-08
0.0
October-08
0.0
November-08
1.0
December-08
1.0
January-09
0.4
February-09
2.7
March-09
1.0
April-09
0.0
May-09
2.5
June-09
0.0
July-09
0.0
August-09
0.0
September-09
3.6
October-09
2.5
November-09
0.0
December-09
3.5
January-10
10.3
February-10
10.8
March-10
3.6
April-10
5.7
May-10
4.4
June-10
3.2
July-10
0.0
August-10
2.4
September-10
19.2
October-10
11.8
November-10
8.1
December-10
7.7
January-11
7.2
February-11
30.4
March-11
16.2
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United Stales 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 [NJ 2 I sI 31 NCO030783 111 121 11/05/1, 117
LJ U
181 „I 191 GI 20U
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Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA
- --- -- — — Reserved---------- ------
67 L 169 70 71 U 721 NJ
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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)
Baton Elementary School
09:00 AM 11/05/11
10/03/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1400 Baton School Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
09:45 AM 11/05/11
15/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible Officiallritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645//828-728-8407/82872800N12
0
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance N Self -Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Don Price F?� ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
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Signature of ManagemqM Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dat
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO030783 1
11 12I 11/05/11 I17 181_'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
This 'Technical Assistance' was completed at the request of Dr. Jeff Church, Ass't. Sup't., with Caldwell
County Schools. Baton has been experiencing difficulty in meeting Ammonia -Nitrogen limits in NPDES
permit NC0030783. Several suggestions were offered to address Ammonia -Nitrogen exceedances.The
suggestions are as follows: (1) Begin addition of 'Lime' and 'Sodium Bi-carbonate' to Septic Tank to
increase alkalinity in Septic Tank; (2) Add 'Sodium Bi-carbonate' to the'Pump-Tank' prior to discharge to
receiving stream to increase alkalinity also; (3) Install cartridge type filter in effluent pump tank prior to
disinfection to aid in operation and maintenance of pumps and disinfection equipment; and (4) investigate
options of tying into Collection System of Cajah's Mtn. to eliminate the discharge.
This office will assist in any way we can to get facility back into compliance and maintain that situation. If
there are questions regarding this report, or you need additional information regarding Septic Tank/Sand
Filter operation, please let Don Price know at [phone].
Page # 2

Permit: NCO030783 Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/11/2011 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
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:
Septic Tank
Yes No
NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Comment: Septic Tanks should only be pumped when the solids content reaches
about 1/3 of the total tank depth. For example, a 6-foot deep tank should have solids
pumped when their level reaches 2 feet.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No
NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
❑ ❑
■ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding?
❑ ❑
■ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
Cl ❑
■ ❑
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
❑ ❑
M ❑
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
❑ ❑
® ❑
Comment: The sand -filter used at this facility is 'buried underground', so visual
inspection cannot be accomplished.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 UN 2 Us 31 NCO041181 �11 121 11/05/11 i 17 181D1 191.a1 201
IJ IJ U 1= IJ
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111Jill Jill 1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------- --------------- Reserved ---- —----- ----------
67 I 169 701 71 I I 72 U 73 L _U 74 751 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)
Happy Valley Elementary School
10:05 AM 11/05/11
08/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1350 Yadkin River Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
10:35 AM 11/05/11
13/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number
ContJeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645//828-728-8407/8287 80102ted
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance E Self -Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Don Price /�ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
Signature of Managern9p A Revie'w�er/O Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
,Q
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO041181 I11 121
11/05/11 1
17 18IDI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Technical Assistance conducted in conjunction with Baton Ele. (May 11, 2011). Facility was well operated at
time of TA with no odors or visible discharge. Suggestions are to monitor Septic Tank solids accumulation
and pump when solids accumulate to a 1/3 of the level of the tank, keep the sand filter raked and remove
any accumulated debris or scum.
Page # 2

11 Permit: NCO041181 Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/11/2011 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
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:
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(if pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
ToTtri OF
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Page # 3

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 INI 2 I9i. l 3I NCO041190 I11 121 11/05/11 I17
LJ
181 „I 191e1 201
U U 1_
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA
---- --------------Reserved----------------
67I 1 69 70I 3I 71 U 72I NI
73Lj_j 74 751 I I I I I Li 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Kings Creek Elementary School
10:50 AM 11/05/11
08/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3680 Wilkesboro Blvd
Lenoir NC 28645
11:15 AM 11/05/11
13/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible Officiallritle/Phone and Fax Number
Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645//828-728-8407/8287280012ted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Don Price DO— � ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
f
Signature of Manage ent y Reviewe Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES ydmo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO041190 I11 121
11/05/11 I17 18LI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necess
Technical Assistance conducted in conjunction with Baton Ele. Suggested facility staff monitor sludge
accumulation in Septic Tank and keep sand filter raked removing any accumulated debris or scum.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO041190 Owner - Facility: Kings Creek Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05111/2011 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
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:
Septic Tank
Yes No
NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No
NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
■ Cl
❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Comment: At the time of the TA new sand had been applied to the sand filter.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 UN 2 151 31 NCO041220 1 11 121 11/os/11 1 17 181 DJ 191 .al 201 I
-! I_J IJ
Remarks
2111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111J_116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CA ----- —----- ---------- --Reserved ----------- -- ___
671 169 701 3 I 71 L1 721 N I 73 � 74 751 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
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Oak Hill Elementary School
11:20 AM 11/05/11
10/04/01
4603 oak Hill school Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lenoir NC 28645
11:45 AM 11/05/11
15/03/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Coc
Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645//828-728-8407/82872800t12ted
Io
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Don Price b� 1f��tr=` ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
Signature of Management W Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D tte
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3� NC0041220 I11 12I 11/05/11 I17 18UD
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as nece:
Technical assistance conducted in conjunction with Baton Ele. System was discharging at time of Technical
Assistance. No objectionable odors, visible solids or foam were observed in discharge at that time. It is
suggested facility staff continue to monitor sludge accumulation in septic tank and maintain sand filter to
remove any accumulation of debris or scum.
Page # 2

United States Environmental Protection Agency
rr—r!'1
Form Approved.
E p q y 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 INI 2 I5I 31 N00041157 111 12I 11/05/11 117 181D 191.cI 20I I
1- U 1= J
Remarks
211IIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA — -- - ------------Reserved---------------
67 I 169 70 (3 ( 71 I I 72 L 73 I I 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)
Gateway Alternate School
11:50 AM 11/05/11
10/04/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1889 Dudley Shoals Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
12:30 PM 11/05/11
15/03/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of -Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645//828-728-8407/8287280 Noted
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Don Price 6/,I ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ C.r2?
Signature of Management R� 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
31 N00041157 I11 121, 11/05/11 I17 181_1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessi
TA conducted in conjunction with Baton Ele. It is suggested that facility staff conduct effluent pump station
alarm testing on a monthly basis. Monitor septic tank for sludge accumulation and maintain sand filter to
prevent any accumulation of debris or scum.
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forth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Qualitv
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
JEFF CHURCH
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
1914 HICKORY BLVD
LENOIR NC 28645
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
April 13, 2011
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:.S�cretary
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APR 15 2011 i
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE r7 GiCNAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Baton Elementary School
Permit Number NC0030783.
Case Number % �O@ OMB
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 603745 in the amount of ;51?7�r..e�ceived from you
dated April 8, 2011. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied ag�a`iiist the subject facility,
and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-807-6398.
cc: Central Files
DWQ-Asheville-Regional. Office_ Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �r)MM/`,, ,
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer ` l�

WDENR
arolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H, Sullins
Director
1\L' 1' Vl\L\ 1\L` VL' lr 1 REQUESTED
March 31, 2011
7010 1870 0003 0874 6222
Mr. Jeff Church, Assistant Auxiliary Services Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
E._', ir I L E C0
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO030783
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Case No. 0 � ol'&
Caldwell`
ounty-
Dear Mr. Church:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount o � -
($450.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against Caldwell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Caldwell County Schools for the month of October 2010.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0030783. The violations which occurred in
October 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Caldwell County Schools violated
the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO030783 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in
the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143 -215.6A(a)(2),- a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby, make the following civil penalty assessment
against Caldwell County Schools:
ne
NorthCarolina
�atura!!y
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.ora

1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Pe
$100.00 NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of the
in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI.
1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$100.00 NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for NH3-N - Cone.
1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$250.00
NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Cone.
$450.00
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$67.00
Enforcement Costs
$517.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
2 82. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which 'the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty

ument. Be( e a remission request forecloses the o,._..n of an administrative
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
d a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please
e a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
tted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
termining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)
was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;.
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to'request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
N'
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative
Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a
filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact
the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details

of the filing process. The mai".r. address and telephone and fax numbc.. o .nor the
Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of
the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
I:rl�l7.s�lTl�M�f.�
DWQ Central Files w/ attachments
Bob Guerra/ DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments
Water Tech Labs/ ORC w/ attachments
S,:S1�'PiCald�rellt�Vaste��ai�r;lTinora.Satou laementaw 307831C.V-2011-0083.doc

SUS ICATION FOR REMISSION RE(� � SST
raseNumlber: LV-2011-0083 County: Caldwell
d Party: Caldwell County Schools/ Baton Elementary
No.: NC0030783 Amount Assessed: $517.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director fo consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
_ (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROL.... i
DEPARTXj,Li;T OF ENV
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS/
BATON ELEMENTARY
PERMIT NO. NCO030783 ' )
AND NATURAL RES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2011-0083
Having been assessed,civil penalties totaling $517.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated March 31, 2011, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

PERMIT: NCO030783
FACILITY: Baton Elementary School
ATTACHMENT A
Caldwell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2011-0083
COUNTY: Caldwell
REGION: Asheville
MONITORING
OUTFALU
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
% OVER
PENALTY
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE
LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
$100.00
10-2010
001
Effluent
FEC COLI
10/13/10
2 X month
#/100ml
400
620
55.00
Daily Maximum Exceeded
$100.00
10-2010
001
Effluent
NH3-N - Conc
10/13/10
2 X month
mg/I
15
30.3
102.00
Daily Maximum Exceeded
$250.00
10-2010
001
Effluent
NH3-N - Conc
10/31/10
2 X month
mg/I
3
11.87
295.56
Monthly Average Exceeded

OF WAi r n QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSEnni IENT (FILE)
Caldwell County Schools / Baton Elementary WWTP / NCO030783
( POct201.OD11R) I
Caldwell
umber: LV-2011-0083
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health; or to
private property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified. l�z���/
/;
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Fecal Coliform exceeded the permit limit by 55.00 %. , �ea�_
One Daily Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 102.00 %.
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 295.56
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; — GI
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of more sampling and the cost
of more chemicals.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been three civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$67.00.
2f
Date Rog C. Edwards, Regional upervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office

Efflu nt ( r-4
C0030783 Discharge No.: 001 Month: October Year: 2010
Baton School Class: I County: Caldwell
ponsible Charge: Douglas Lee Jr. Grade: II Phone: [phone]
ratory (1): Water Tech Labs, Inc. (2)
RC: No Person Collie ting Samples: Douglas Lee Jr.
iginal and One Copy to: `� F
Central Files (Slgnatur of Operator ' Responsible Charge) " "
Of Water Quality Molls signature, I certify that this report is
617 Mail Service Center accurate and complete to the, best of my knowledge
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
50050 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 1616 00300 00600 00665 00556 00545
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MINIMUM 0.0030 16.4 6.9 W 3.4 1.9 4.5 2
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Monthly limit 0.0150 619 30.0 3.0 30.0 200
Daily Maximum 28 45.0 15.0 45.0 400
C:lmsoffice\excelkdmrtormsldmrform.xls

Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements -
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and
a time table for improvements to be made.
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction, or supervisippin accordance with
a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted
is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
U r,
Pernittee (Please print, or type)
"gn of Permittee" Date
I r :ck6. I31Uci- SAL
Permittee Addregi Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
00Q10; Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080' Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color.(ADMI)
v 00095' Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD5
00340 COD ;
00400 pH
00530 Total Suspended
Residue.
00545 Settleable Matter
00556 Oil& Grease,.
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total lgeldhai
Nitrogen -
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites
00665 Total Phosphorous
00720 Cyanide
W745 Total Sulfide
00927 Total Magnesium
00929 Total Sodium
00940 Total Chloride
PARAMETER CODES
00951 Total Flouride
01002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadium
01032 Hexavalent Chromiur
01034 Chromium
01037 Total Cobalt
01042 Copper
01045 Iron
01051 Lead
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
719M Mercury
81551 Xylene
01062 Molybdenum
00410 Total Alkalinity
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality. Compliance Group at [phone], extension 547
The monthly average for fecal col'rform is to be reported as a GEOMMiC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility s
permit for reporting data.
*ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202 (b) (5) (B).
*"If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 26.0506 (b) (2) (D).
1
NOVA.0 2010
Information Processing Unit
DWQ/BOG

Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Owner: Caldwell County Schools
Facility: Baton Elementary School
Permit: NCO030783
Region: Asheville
County: Caldwell
Penalty
Remission Enf EMC EMC OAH Collectioi
Assessment Penalty
Enforcemen
Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission Memo Se
Case Number MR Approved Amount
t Costs Damages
Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount to AGO
LV-2005-0016 10-2004 01/07/05 $250
$100.00
01/25/05 04/06/05 $.00
LV-2006-0382 6-2006 10/06/06 $250
$208.57
$350.00 $.00 No 05/04/05
$458.57 $.00 No 11/03/oi
LV-2010-0287
4-2010
08/26/10 $350 $67.00
$417.00
$.00
No 09/14/10
LV-2010-0312
5-2010
09/14/10 $250 $67.00
$317.00
$.00
No 09/28/10
LV-2011-0065
9-2010
03/15/11 $350 $67.00
$411.00
$.00
No 03/29/11
LV-2011-0083
10-2010
$450 $67.00
$517.00
No
Total Cases:6
Total Penalty Amount: $1,900
Total Enforcement Cost: $576.57 Sum of Total Paid: $1,959.57 Total Balance Due: $517.00
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $2,476.57 Total Penalties after remission(s): $2,476.57

• 1914 Hickory Blvd. S"'
Caldwell County Schools Lenoir, -7 23-307
28407
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Telephone b2S
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Fax [phone]
Dr. JejfC'ltiucli.'r,-IssistaiaSuheeonfe7WO?l ,
April 4, 2011
f.
Mr. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(� 1L)
,l
APR
- 6
2011
iNATER QUr:LITY
SECTION
SUBJECT: Recent Violations and Civil Penalty X�kssrnents fore n -
Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.)
143-215.1(a)(6) and NC DES Permit NC0030783
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Case No. LV-2011-0083
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Caldwell County Schools has been working diligently trying to correct the source of the
recent violations at the Baton Elementary waste water treatment plant. In the winter of
2010 we met on -site with an engineer and representatives from Water Tech Labs to
discuss possible solutions, as to why our NH3-N levels were above the legal limit.
Through investigation we discovered that our septic system was only dosing to the left
side of our drain field. In March 2011, we installed dosing bells and corrected this
problem. Toward the end of March 2011, we tested effluent from both sides of the drain
field. The right side had a NH3-N level of 3 while the left side had a NH3-N of 25. On
March 31, 2011 we capped off the left side dosing bell to let the left side of the drain field
rest for the remainder of the school year.
At this time, Water Tech Labs is monitoring the Baton Elementary site on a daily- basis.
Caldwell County Schools is confident that we found a remedy for these violations, if not;
we will continue to work to find a solution to address and correct these issues.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Caldwell ,County Schools - ...
cc: Water Tech.Labs

HCDEHR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Goleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 29, 2011
JEFF CHURCH
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
1914 HICKORY BLVD
LENOIR NC 28645
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
ori Bat'i elnenta>� chc+ l
Permit Number: NCO030783
Case Number: LV-2011-0065
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 603344 in the amount a W74P%.90, received from you
dated arch 2-SQr1: This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessmened against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-807-6387.
ovonah Weeden
cc: Central Files
�' s1weg rl I? :ana ffi (
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
LA
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Vina Department of Environment and Natural Res es
Division of Water Quality \
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
March 15, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7010 1870 0003 0874,6079
Mr. Jeff Church, Assistant Auxiliary Services Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
PHLE COPY
Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO030783
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Case No. LV-2011-0065
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $417.00
($350.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against Caldwell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Caldwell County Schools for the month of September
2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations
and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0030783. The violations which
occurred in September 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Caldwell County Schools violated
the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO030783 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in
the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Caldwell County Schools:
NoorthCarolina
Naturally
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwateraualitV.org

I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Pe
$100.00 NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of the Sta
in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for NH3-N - Conc.
1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$250.00 NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Conc.
$350.00 .TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$67.00 Enforcement Costs
$417.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
2 82. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative

stipulation ana agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please
etailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
ng whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)
was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal .
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete and submit the enclosed ".Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
b
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative
Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a
filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact
the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details
of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of
Administrative Hearings are as follows:

Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of
the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
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DWQ Central Files w/ attachment
Bob Guerra/ DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments
Water Quality Lab & Operations/ ORD w/ attachments
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JUSInil-ICATION FOR REMISSION RE4uEST
se Number: LV-2011-0065 County: Caldwell
Party: Caldwell County Schools
No: NC0030783
Amount Assessed: $417.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(o) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ . (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLiivti
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS/
BATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PERMIT NO. NCO030783
DEPARTMENT OF ENV
AND NATURAL RES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2011-0065
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $417.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated March 15, 2011, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate. that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document..
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20_
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Caldwell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2011-0065
PERMIT: NCO030783 FACILITY: Baton Elementary School
COUNTY: Caldwell
REGION: Asheville
MONITORING
OUTFALLI
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
% OVER
PENALTY REPORT
PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
$100.00 9-2010
001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc
09/16/10 2 X month
mg/I
15 28
86.67
Daily Maximum Exceeded
$250.00 9-2010
001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc
09/30/10 2 X month
mg/I
3 19.2
540.00
Monthly Average Exceeded

OF WA1 r it QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSEaai-RENT (FILE)
Caldwell County Schools / Baton Elementary / NCO030783
( September 2010 DMR )
Caldwell
Number: LV-2011-0065
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 86.67 %.
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 540.00 %.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved could include the cost of more operating time.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been two previous civil penalty assessments prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the -State of the enforcement procedures.
$67.00.
Date R ger . Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
03/14/2011

Effluent
NCO030783 Discharge No.: 001 Month: September Year. 2010
Baton School Class: I County: Caldwell
esponsible Charge: Douglas Lee Jr. Grade: II Phone: [phone]
aborat0ry (1): Water Tech Labs, Inc. (2)
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Attn: Central Files (Signatur f Operator in sponsible Charge)
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit.requirements
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Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and
"1 certify; under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in .accordance with
a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted
is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Permittee (Please prinfor
+ rg ature W Permittee" Date
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Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095 Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD5
00340 COD
00400 pH
00530 Total Suspended
Residue
00545 Settleable Matter
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylene
01062fMolybdenum
Odi0;7,pttalrAlkalinity
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Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at [phone], ex)e�sgn,547�_f t
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The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOM�TlktC'mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's
permit for reporting data.
00556 Oil & Grease
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total lqeldhal
Nitrogen
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites
00665 Total Phosphorous
00720 Cyanide
00745 Total Sulfide
00927 Total Magnesium
00929 Total Sodium
00940 Total Chloride
00951 Total Flouride
01067 Nickel
01002 Total Arsenic
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01027 Cadium
01105 Aluminum
01032 Hexavalent Chromiun
01147 Total Selenium
01034 Chromium
31616 Fecal Coliform•
32730 Total Phenolics
01037 Total Cobalt
34235 Benzene
01042 Copper
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
01045 Iron
39516 PCBs
01051 Lead
50050 Flow
*ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202 (b) (5) (B).
**If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 213.0506 (b) (2) (D).

Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Owner: Caldwell County Schools
Facility: Baton Elementary School
Permit: NCO030783
Region: Asheville
County: Caldwell
Penalty
Remission Enf
EMC EMC OAH Collection
Has
Assessment Penalty
Enforcemen
Request Enf Conf Remission
Hearing . Remission Remission Memo Sent
Pmt
Case
Case Number MR Approved Amount
t Costs
Damages Received Held Amount
Held Amount Amount to AGO
Total Paid
Balance Due
Plan
Closed
LV-2005-0016 10-2004 01/07/05
$250
$100.00
01/25/05 04/06/05 $.00
$350.00
$.00
No
05/04/05
LV-2006-0382 6-2006 10/06/06
$250
$208.57
$458.57
$.00
No
11/03/01'
LV-2010-0287 4-2010 08/26/10
$350
$67.00
$417.00
$.00
No
09/14/10
LV-2010-0312 5-2010 09/14/10
$250
$67.00
$317.00
$.00
No
09/28/10
LV-2011-0065 9-2010
$350
$67.00
$417.00
No
Total Cases: 5 Total Penalty Amount: $1,450
Total Enforcement Cost: $509.57
Sum of Total Paid: $1,542.57 Total Balance Due: $417.00
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $1,959.57
Total Penalties after remission(s):
$1,959.57

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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
November 10, 2010
Dr. Jeff Church, Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-LV-0399
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
A review of Baton Elementary School WWTP's monitoring report for June 2010 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
06/30/10
3 mg/I
3.2 mg/I
Monthly
(as N) - Concentration
Average
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information
concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet
Cantwell.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at
828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
` D,WQzAshevill-ej Files._ -
DWQ Central Files
Water Tech Labs/ ORC
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
e Coleen H. Sullins
Director
September 28, 2010
JEFF CHURCH
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
1914 HICKORY BLVD
LENOIR NC 28645
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Baton Elementary School
Permit Number: NCO030783
Case Number: LV-2010-0312
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 598269 in the amount of $317.00 received from you
dated September 24, 2010. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-807-6387.
Sincerely,
Jovonah Weeden
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Division of Water Quality
ie Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
September 14, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Jeff Church, Assistant Auxiliary Services Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina GeneraiStatute G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO030783 A
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Caldwell County Schools qBaton Elementary School WWTPl
Case No. LV-2010-0312
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $317.00
($250.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against Caldwell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Caldwell County Schools for the month of May 2010.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0030783. The violations which occurred in
May 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Caldwell County Schools violated
the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO030783 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in
the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Caldwell County Schools:
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
4 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.om

I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$250.00
NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Cone.
$250.00
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$67.00
Enforcement Costs
$317.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the. State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please
prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
considered:

FV(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)
was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
"
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative
Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a
filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact
the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details
of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of
Administrative Hearings are as follows:

Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of
the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
s
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments
DWQ Central Files w/ attachments
Bob Guerra/ DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments
Water Tech Labs/ ORC w/ attachments
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JUS jL tFICATION FOR REMISSION REv uEST
nber: LV-2010-0312
Caldwell County Schools / Baton Elementary
Permit No.: NC0030783 Amount Assessed:
County: Caldwell
$317.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts "
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROI,11YA DEPARTi*r; NT OF ENVIRONME
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS / )
BATON ELEMENTARY 1
PERMIT NO. NCO030783 ) FILE NO. LV-2010-0312
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $317.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 14, 2010, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
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SIGNATURE
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ATTACHMENT A
Caldwell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2010-0312
PERMIT: NCO030783 FACILITY: Baton Elementary School COUNTY: Caldwell REGION: Ashevi
Limit Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$250.00 5-2010 001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc 05/31/10 2 X month mg/I 3 4.4 46.67 Monthly Average Exceeded

Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Owner: Caldwell County Schools
Facility: Baton Elementary School
Permit: NCO030783
Region: Asheville County: Caldwell
Penalty
Remission Enf EMC
EMC OAH Collection Has
Assessment Penalty
Enforcemen
Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing
Remission Remission Memo Sent Pmt
Case
Case Number MR Approved Amount
t Costs Damages
Received Held Amount Held
Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid Balance Due Plan
Closed
LV-2005-0016 10-2004 01/07/05 $250
$100.00
01/25/05 04/06/05 $.00
$350.00 $.00 No
05/04/05
LV-2006-0382 6-2006 10/06/06 $250
$208.57
$458.57 $.00 No
11/03/01
LV-2010-0287 4-2010 08/26/10 $350 $67.00 $417.00 No
LV-2010-0312 5-2010 $250 $67.00 $317.00 No
Total Cases:4 Total Penalty Amount: $1,100 Total Enforcement Cost: $442.57 Sum of Total Paid: $808.57 Total Balance Due: $734.00
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $1,542.57 Total Penalties after remission(s): $1,642.57

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Operator in Responsible Charge: Douglas Lee Jr. Grade: 11 Phone: [phone]
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Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and
a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with .
a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the.
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted
is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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01002 Total Arsenic
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01147 Total Selenium
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71900 Mercury
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32730 Total Phenolics
81551 Xylene
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01037 Total Cobalt
34235 Benzene
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00745 Total Sulfide
01042 Copper,
34481 Toluene
01062 Molybdenum
00530 Total Suspended
00927 Total Magnesium
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00410 Total Alkalinity
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00929 Total Sodium
01045 Iron
39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter
00940 Total Chloride
01051 Lead
50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance
may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at [phone], extension 547
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOM&Rld mean. Use only -units designated in the reporting facility's
permit for reporting data.
*ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A, NCAC 8A.0202 (b) (5) (B).
**If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506 (b) (2) (D).

DIVISION OF WAI r,tt QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSES NT (FILE)
Case Number:
Caldwell County Schools / Baton Elementary / NCO030783
T (M,q 20111 [)MR)
Caldwell
LV-2010-0312
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 46.67 %.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount could include the cost of more sampling, additional chemicals and
more operational time on site.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There has been one civil penalty assessment in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$67.00.
ate g C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Sur ace Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
JEFF CHURCH
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
1914 HICKORY BLVD
LENOIR NC 28645
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Church:
September 14, 2010
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Baton Elementary School
Permit Number: NCO030783
Case Number: LV-2010-0287
Caldwell County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
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LI SEP 1 6 2010
P.'ATC- Oi_:ALITY SECTION
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This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 597887 in the amount of $417.00 received from you
dated September 10, 2010. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Joe Corporon at 919-807-6387.
cc: Central Files
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: 91 M07-6492 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
le Coleen H, Sullins
Director
August 26, 2010
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7515 1659
Mr. Jeff Church, Assistant Auxiliary Services Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
E'ru Copy
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO030783
Caldwell County Schools 1��� 1,6_�
Baton Elementary School WWTP�
Case No. LV 2010-0287
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $417.00
($350.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against Caldwell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Caldwell County Schools for the month of April 2010.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0030783. The violations which occurred in
April 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Caldwell County Schools violated
the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO030783 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in
the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143 -21,5. 1 (a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Caldwell County Schools:
Aafilrally
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org

I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit
$100.00 NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for NH3-N - Conc.
1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$250.00
NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Conc.
$350.00
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$67.00
Enforcement Costs
$417.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please

Retailed statemenL-«,at establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
ng whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
(1) whether one or more of -the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)
was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative
Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a
filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact
the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details
of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of
Administrative Hearings are as follows:

Office of AdministrativF,.tlearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of
the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional -Office
ATTACHMENTS
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Bob Guerra/ DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments
Water Tech Labs/ ORC w/ attachments
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JUS' - I ICATION FOR REMISSION REOurM
Case Number: LV-2010-0287 County: Caldwell
Assessed Party: Caldwell County Schools / Baton Elementary
Permit No: NC0030783 Amount Assessed: $417.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282. 1 (c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLi1NA
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS/
( BATON ELEMENTARY)
PERMIT NO. NCO030783
DEPARTNiniNT OF
AND NATURAL
WAIVER OF RIGF
ADMINSTRATIVE
STIPULATION OF
FILE NO LV-2010-0287
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $417.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 26, 2010, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
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TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Caldwell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2010-0287
PERMIT: NCO030783 FACILITY: Baton Elementary School COUNTY: Caldwell REGION: Asheville
Limit Violations
,
MONITORING
OUTFALU
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
% OVER
PENALTY REPORT
PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
$100.00 4-2010
001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc
04/12/10 2 X month
mg/l
15 19.6
30.67
Daily Maximum Exceeded
$250.00 4-2010
001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc
04/30/10 2 X month
mg/l
3 5.73
90.95
Monthly Average Exceeded

OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSLnorAENT (FILE)
Caldwell County Schools WWTP / NCO030783
( April 2010IMIR )
Caldwell
LV-2010-0287
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Max Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 30.67 %.
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 90.95 %.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved could include the cost of more operator attention and
more sampling.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;.
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$67.00.
IP
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Date R g C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
08/25/2010

Efflu nt
o.: NC0030783 Discharge No.: 001 Month: April Year: 2010
Baton School Class: I County: Caldwell
In Responsible Charge: Douglas Lee Jr. Grade: II Phone: [phone]
pange
Laboratory (1): Water Tech Labs, Inc. (2)
inORC: No Person Collecting Samples: Douglas Lee Jr.
Mail Original and One Copy to: X 01zr ou/
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Attn: Central Files (Signatu of Operator in sponsible Charge) _
Div. Of Water Quality By this signature, I certify that this report is�
1617 Mail Service Center accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
JUR 19 2010
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)::.; °
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies. meet. permit.requlrments .
Z.
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and
a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my: direction or supervision in accordance with
a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and -evaluate the;information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person' or persons who manage the system; or those persons directly responsible for gat6edng the information, the information submitted
is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. U.am aware that there are. significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonm nt for knowing violations."
h'u r�,k
Petmittee (Please print or type)
a ure of Periittee'* Date
lit k:�l���,13L��. &W, oin,ssc 5-9(D4ts,
Permittee Address Phone Number Pefrnit Exp. Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00060 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095 Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD5
00340 COD
00400 pH
00530 Total Suspended
Residue
00545 Settleable Matter
00556 Oil & Grease
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total igeldhal
Nitrogen
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites
00665 Total Phosphorous
00720 Cyanide
00745 Total Sulfide
00927 Total Magnesium
00929 Total Sodium
00940 Total Chloride
PARAMETER CODES
00951 Total Flouride
01002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadium
01032 Hexavalent Chromiun
01034 Chromium
01037 Total Cobalt
01042 Copper
01045 Iron
01051 Lead
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 WAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylene
01062 Molybdenum
00410 Total Alkalinity
Parameter Code assistance. may be obtained by calling the Water QV4W Compliance Group at [phone], extension 547
d
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOM9T4c mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's
permit for reporting data.
*ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202 (b) (5) (B).
*"If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506 (b) (2) (D).
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Permit Enforcement History by Owner
Owner: Caldwell County Schools
Facility: Baton Elementary School
Permit: NCO030783
Region: Asheville County: Caldwell
Penalty
Remission Enf EMC
EMC OAH Collection Has
Assessment Penalty
Enforcement
Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing
Remission Remission Memo Sent Pmt
Case
Case Number MR Approved Amount
Costs Damages
Received Held Amount Held
Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid Balance Due Plan
Closed
LV-2005-0016 10-2004 01/07/05 $250
$100.00
01/25/05 04/06/05 $.00
$350.00 $.00 No
05/04/05
LV-2006-0382 6-2006 10/06/06 $250
$208.57
$458.57 $.00 No
11/03/06
LV-2010-0287 4-2010 $350 $67.00 $417.00 No
Total Cases: 3 $375.57 $808.57 $417.00
Total Penalties:
$1,225.67
Total Penalties after remission(s): $1,225.57

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
l Governor Director Secretary
/ April 28, 2010
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-LV-0139
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
A review of Baton Elementary School's monitoring report for January 2010 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
Broth,44.5C
01/19/10
400 #/100ml
520 #/100ml
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section
on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a
response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you
wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
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Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
c "D (Asheville Ftles
�DWQ Central Files
Water Tech Labs/ ORC
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

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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
February 19, 2010
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-LV-0067
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
A review of Baton Elementary School's monitoring report for October 2009 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
10/07/09
15 mg/I
17.8 mg/I
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should
have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement
action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office
within 10 (ten) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions
taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/2964500.
Sincerely,
1... -'" Cy_. `, l.- [.0 L ice'• 1_6( .
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
Water Tech Labs/ ORC
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
A^( Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

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Pbunty: CALDWELL
River Basin CATAWBA
Report To AROSP
Collector:
J CANTWELL
Region:
ARO
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
Loc. Type:
EFFLUENT
Emergency Yes/No
Sample ID:
PO Number#
Date Received:
Time Received:
Labworks LoginlD
Date Reported:
Report Generated
COC Yes/No VisitlD
-r Loc. Descr.: BATON WWTP
Location ID: BATON-30783 Collect Date: , 0111912010 Collect Time:: 11:10 Sample Depth
Sample Qualifiers and Comments
Routine Qualifiers
For a more detailed description of these qualifier codes refer to www.dwqlab.org under Staff Access
A -Value reported is the average of two or more determinations
B1-Countable membranes with <20 colonies; Estimated
B2- Counts from all filters were zero.
B3- Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies; Estimated
B4-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and < 20; Estimated
B5-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC)
J2- Reported value failed to meet QC criteria for either precision or accuracy; Estimated
J3-The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination; Estimated
J6-The lab analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample; Estimated
N1-The component has been tentatively identified based on mass spectral library search and has an estimated value
ARO
AB53957
ARO
01/,19/2010
16:30
KJIMISON
2/9/10
N3-Estimated concentration is < PQL and >MDL
NE -No established PQL
P-Elevated PQL due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution
Cl-Holding time exceeded prior to receipt at lab.
Q2- Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab
PQL- Practical Quantitation Limit -subject to change due to instrument sensitivity
U- Samples an zed for this compound byat ngt d�tectf d .
X1- San%1e_rfo2=inal3rzedtor this comi7oUnd ' " '.
Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mall Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
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WATER QUALITY StvATON
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02/09/2010

BATON-30783
BATON WWTP
NC DWQQ La6oratory Section Results
Collect Date:
Collect Time::
AB53957
01/19/2010
11:10
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result Qualifier Units Analyst/Date Approved By /Date
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 2.6 °C KJIMISON SMATHIS
Method Reference 1119110 1/25/10
BOD, 5-Day In liquid 2 12 mg/L KJIMISON CGREEN
Method Reference APHAS210B 1/20/10 2/8/10
Coliform, MF Fecal in liquid
2700 CFU/100ml KJIMISON CGREEN
Method Reference APHA9222D-20th 1119110 2/8/10
Resldue_Suspended In liquid 6.2 8.3 mg/L KJIMISON CGREEN
Method Reference APHA2540D-20th 1/26/10 2/8/10
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COLLECTOR(S):1,/,
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus
Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No ❑
WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DMI)
PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE
❑ AMBIENT ❑ STREAM EFFLUENT
COMPLIANCE ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT
❑ EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY
% 1
J
For Lab Use ONLY
Lab Number:
Date Received:
t0t,60 Time: C�p.
Rec'd by:
DATA ENTRY B ' I
From: Bus-Courie - a i.
CK:
DATE REPORTED:
Statio r��
v`�
Date Begin (yy/mm/dd)
d
Time Begin
�O
Date End
Time End
Depth DM DB DBM
Value Type
A H L
Composite
T S B
Sample Type
C nG GNXX
1
BOD5 310 mg/L
2
COD High 340 mg/L
3
COD Low 335 mg/L
4
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/L
9
Volatile 505 mg/L
10
Fixed 510 mg/L
I
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L
12
Volatile 535 mg/L
13
Fixed 540 mg/L
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/L
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/L
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/L
19
TOC 680 mg/L
20
Turbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/L
Chl a 70953 ltg/L
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color:pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/L
Fluoride 951 mg/L
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L
Grease and Oils 556 mg/L
Hardness Total 900 mg/L
Specific Cond. 95
MBAS 38260 mg/L
Phenols 32730 µg/L
Sulfate 945 mg/L
Sulfide 745 mg/L
NH3 as N 610 mg/L
TKN as N 625 mg/L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L
P: Total as P 665 mg/L
PO4 as P 665 mg/L
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L
Cd-Cadmium 1027 µg/L
Cr-Chromium;Total 1034 µg/L
Cu-Copper 1042 µg/L,
Ni-Nickel 1067 µg/L
Pb-Lead 1051 µg/L
Zn-Zinc 1092 µg/L,
Ag-Silver 1077 µg/L
AI -Aluminum 1105 µg/L
Be -Beryllium 1012 µg/L
Ca -Calcium 916 mg/L
Co -Cobalt 1037 µg/L
Fe -Iron 1045 Ftg/L
Li -Lithium 1132 µg/L
Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/L
Mn-Manganese 1055 µg/L
Na-Sodium 929 mg/L
Arsenic:Total 1002 µg/L
Se -Selenium 1147 Itg/L
Hg-Mercury 71900 µg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle req'd)
Phytoplankton
Lab Use Only
Temperature on arrival: 2✓�
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25-C
Water Temperature °C
D.O. mg/L
pH
Alkalinity
Acidity
Air Tem erattue'C
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
pH4.5 pH 8.3
2
94
0
300
400
82244 431
82243 82242
20
Salinity %o
Precipitation (in/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity
Turbidity Severity .
Wind Velocity
Mean Stream Depth ft.
Stream Width fr.
80
5
2
6
1351
1 1—
35
64
4

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County:
•CALDWELL
River Basin
CTB
Report To
AROSP
Collector:
J CANTWELL
Region:
ARO
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
Loc. Type:
EFFLUENT
Emergency Yes/No
COC Yes/No
Location ID: BATON30783
Visitl D
Loc. Descr.: BATON 30783
Collect Date: 0111912010 Collect Time:: 11:10
Sample Qualifiers and Comments
Sample ID:
AB53977
PO Number#
10W0548
Date Received:
01/22/2010
Time Received:
08:30
Labworks LoginlD
SMATHIS
Date Reported:
1/28/10
Report Generated:
01/28/2010
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Sample Depth
Routine Qualifiers
For a more detailed description of these qualifier codes refer to www.dwglab.org under Staff Access
A -Value reported is the average of two or more determinations
N3-Estimated concentration is < PQL and >MDL
B1-Countable membranes with <20 colonies; Estimated
NE -No established PQL
B2- Counts from all filters were zero.
P-Elevated PQL due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution
B3- Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies; Estimated ,
01-Holding time exceeded prior to receipt at lab.
B4-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and < 20; Estimated y, <
3E Q2L..R&[ding.time' xceeded_f41l ngr'efp#bylab
B5-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC) r ce
`
J2- Reported value failed to meet QC criteria for either precision or accuracy; Estimated PQL` •Practical Quantitation-Limit subject to change due to instrument sensitivity
U- les-analyzed-for-this.compaurtd.but tlflidetected
J3-The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination; Estimated
F 4X1 a le t an I ed r th co ou
J6-The lab analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample; Estimated G _' E
NI -The component has been tentatively identified based on mass spectral library search and has an estimated value
l FEB - 8 2010 1
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LAB " ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 73:0908; `' V c :, ::..:s: <. Page 1

Sample ID ABS3977
9VC DWQQ Laboratory Section ResultsBATON30783 Collect Date: 01/19/2010
BATON 30783 Collect Time:: 11:10
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result Qualifier Units Analyst/Date Approved By /Date ,
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 1.9 °C DSAUNDERS SMATHIS
Method Reference 1/22/10 1/26/10
NUT
NH3 as N In liquid 0.02 22 mg/L as N MAJAYI CGREEN
Method Reference Lac10-107-06-1-J 1/22110 1128/10
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
REPORT
AT BM
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Lab Number:
Date Received: Time: �t
Rec'd by: From: Bus -Courier -Hand Del.
DATA ENTRY CK:
DATE REPORTED:
Shipped by: Bus, Courier Staff, Other ! ❑ EMERGENCY ' ❑ ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S):.J 1 C/ Ij 2
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION: Zgd—
Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No ❑
MRO RRO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS
WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE �{-
❑ AMBIENT ❑ STREAM PIFFLUENT , 1
COMPLIANCE ' ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT
J%Lation #
Date Begin (yy/mm/dd)
I Time Begin
Date End
Time End
Depth DM DB DAM
Value Type
Composite
Sample Type
Q /
A H L
T S B
C C) GNXX
1
BOD5 310 mg/L
2
COD High 340 mg/L
3
COD Low 335 mg/L
4
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100m1
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/L
9
Volatile 505 mg/L
10
Fixed 510 mg/L
11
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L
12
Volatile 535 mg/L
13
Fixed 540 mg/L
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/L
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/L
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/L
19
TOC 680 mg/L
20
Turbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/L
Chi a 70953 µg/L
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color:pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/L
Fluoride 951 mg/L
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L
Grease and Oils 556 mg/L
Hardness Total 900 mg/L
Specific Cond. 95
MBAS 38260 mg/L
Phenols 32730 µg/L
Sulfate 945 mg/L
Sulfide 745 mg/L
NH3 as N 610 mg/L
TKN as N 625 mg/L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L
P: Total as P 665 mg/L
PO4 as P 665 mg/L
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L
Cd-Cadmium 1027 pg/L
Cr-Chromium;Total 1034 µg/L
Cu-Copper 1042 µg/L
Ni-Nickel 1067 µg/L
Pb-Lead 1051 µg/L
Zn-Zinc 1092 lig/L
Ag-Silver 1077 pg/L
Al -Aluminum 1105 µg/L
Be -Beryllium 1012 pg/L
Ca -Calcium 916 mg/L
Co -Cobalt 1037 lig/L
Fe -Iron 1045 lig/L
Li -Lithium 1132 µg/L
Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/L
Mn-Manganese 1055 lig/L
Na-Sodium 929 mg/L
Arsenic:Total 1002 lig/L
Se -Selenium 1147 µg/L
Hg-Mercury 71900 lig/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle req'd)
Phytoplankton
Lab Lise Only
Terneratttre on arrival: `
Satn lin Point % Conductance at 25°C Water Temperature °C D.O. mg/L pH i -Alkalinity Acidity Air Temperature °C
LI a 2 n" d 5 T4 4 5 nP A z

MAY. 12.2010 8:21AM CALDWELL CO. SCHOOLS NO. 3842 P. 2 '
•��/�• - 1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Caldwell County Schools Telephone[phone]
�,2 - Fax [phone]
�VFIV�
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent
To: Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ1Point Source Branch
From: Dr. Jeff Church
Date: May 11, 2010
Re: Point of Contact Change
Dr. Jeff Church is now the point of contact for Caldwell County Schools. Donnie Bassinger has
retired and no longer works here. This change applies to all correspondence pertaining to water
quality for Caldwell County Schools.
Thank you.
Ri ---A : WF
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I MAY 1-2 2010 .
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MAY '
1 3 2010
WATER QUALITY SECTION
/7 ASHEVILLE RE_GIONAI_ OFFICE

L/GIi1111ber 21, 2009
Mr. Roger Edwards, Regional Supervisor
NCDWQ — Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Fl-� n E C E � Y E
DEC 2 3 2009
WATER 01JALITY SECTION
ASI-IEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-LV-0534
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
A revised DMR has been submitted for September 2009 — copy enclosed.
The September DMR was accidentally submitted on a form with the winter permit limits
and was simply overlooked by the operator. An explanation for the noncompliance was
included in the amended report.
Please accept our apology, and a special effort will be made to avoid future errors.
Sincerely;
Douglas Lee Jr.
Enclosure
cc: Dr. Jeff Church
Caldwell County Schools

j'1m'\Mt'h/3u.CI ryt, -r4
Effluent
NCO030783 Discharge No.: 001 Month: 8optonnbor Year: 2009
Baton School Class: | County: Caldwell
Charge:ible Douglas
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Change inORC: No Person Colle g Samples: Douglas Lee Jr.
Mail Original and OneC�yto: X
Attn: Central Files
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Operator in q]a)
�urDiv. Of Water Quality 'sig�o. | nortifyMiot this report is
1817Mail Service Center accurate and complete tothe best nfmyknowledge
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Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with
a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted
is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADM[)
00095 Conductivity
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BODS
00340 COD
00400 pH
00530 Total Suspended
Residue
00545 Settleable Matter
00556 Oil & Grease
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total Kjeldhal
Nitrogen
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites
00655 Total Phosphorous
00720 Cyanide
00745 Total Sulfide
00927 Total Magnesium
00929 Total Sodium
00940 Total Chloride
PARAMETER CODES
00951 Total Flouride
01002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadium
01032 Hexavalent Chromiun
01034 Chromium
01037 Total Cobalt
01042 Copper
01045 Iron
01051 Lead
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene -
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylene
01062 Molybdenum
00410 Total Alkalinity
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at [phone], extension 547
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's
permit for reporting data.
'ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202 (b) (5) (B).
"If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 213.0506 (b) (2) (D).

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Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blouvard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
December 14, 2009
Resources
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-LV-0534
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Baton Elementary School's monitoring report for September 2009 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration
09/30/09
3 mg/I
3.6 mg/I
Monthly Average
Exceeded
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should
have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
Please refer to the permit for the correct limits forAmmonia. It has been noted that the monthly limit for
Ammonia on the DMR has been entered incorrectly since June 2009. Please make corrections on future DMRs.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement
action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office
within 10 (ten) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions
taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500.
Sincerely,
------- --- Roger C.-Edwards,, Regional-Superviso —
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
September 9, 2009
JEFF CHURCH
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
AUXILIARY SERVICES
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
1914 HICKORY BLVD SW
LENOIR NC 28645
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC003O783
Baton Elementary School
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on August 21, 2009. 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
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Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
AV. e- : s . '. e� „na,'. Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Caldwell County Schools
August 18, 2009
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle:
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
r. Jeff Miurcli,Assistant uperm en en
Please accept this letter as a request for renewal of the Baton Elementary School Wastewater
Treatment Plant NPDES Permit# NCO030783 (Caldwell County).
There have been no operational or design changes at the facility since the issuance of the last
permit.` �...-._....= `.,,}
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent
Auxiliary Services
SEP 1 1 2009
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PDES APPLICATION - FORM
ly 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 C0030783
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
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir
NC 28645
[phone]
[phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1400 Baton School Road
City Granite Falls
State / Zip Code NC 28630
County Caldwell
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 Dr. Jeff Church, Caldwell County Schools
Mailing Address 1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
City Lenoir
State / Zip Code NC 28645
Telephone Number . (82,,8..J,22S
Fax Number
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PDES APPLICATION - FORM
privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
®
Number of Students/ Staff 584
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
100% Domestic
Population served: 584
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Stratford Creek in Catawba River Basin
8. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous ® Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: M - F Duration: 10 Hrs
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.
- Septic tank/Dual dosing - 15,000 gal
- Subsurface sand filters
- Wet well with 2 alternating pumps for effluent discharge
- Ultraviolet light/dual for disinfection
- Design removal: BOD 85%
TSS 85%
Nitrogen None
Phosphorus None
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__PDES APPLICATION - FORM
privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.015 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.004 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.006 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)
8.0
2.1
mg/L
Fecal Coliform
350
6.1
colonies/ 100 mL
Total Suspended Solids
8.2
2.5
mg/L
Temperature (Summer)
24
22.5
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Temperature (Winter)
4.0
7.0
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pH
6.9
6.75
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13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES NCO030783
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true,/complete, and accurate.
Printed name of Person Signing Title
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Sludge Management Plan
ror: t3aton Elementary School Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit # NCO030783 (Caldwell County)
Date: 8-17-09
The waste sludge produced at the treatment facility is removed directly from the
basins by Phillips Septic Service of Lenoir, NC (Caldwell County — License
# NCS00214) and discharged into the City of Lenoir (Caldwell County) sewage
collection system/Lower Creek WWTP.
By: Dr. Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent
Auxiliary Services

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Roger Edwards, Regional Supervisor
NCDWQ — Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-LV-0320
Permit No. NC0030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
A revised DMR has been submitted for May 2009 — copy enclosed.
The operator, Mr. Douglas Lee, mistakenly checked the compliant box on the
DMR. The ammonia concentration monthly average was compliant, however, one daily
reading exceeded the permit limit.
The treatment facility is a subsurface sand filter. During the week of May 4, 2009
massive rainfall occurred and super -saturated the earth cover on the treatment system.
Any immediate remedial action was beyond operator control. Alkalinity adjustment
followed the event and the system was able to recover.
We apologize for the error, and will make every effort to avoid reoccurrence.
Sincerely,
1�; �Xv
Tony Gragg
Enclosure
cc: Dr. Jeff Church
Caldwell County Schools

Effluent
Permit No.: NCO030783 Discharge No.: 001 Month:
ity Name: Baton School Class: I
Aerator in Responsible Charge: Douglas Lee Jr. Grade: II
Certified Laboratory (1): Water Tech Labs, Inc. (2)
Change in ORC: No Person Coll ing Samples: Douglas Lee Jr.
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May Year: _ 2009
County: Caldwell
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If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Si a e of rmittee** Date
(Required)
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Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095
Conductivity
00300
Dissolved Oxygen
00310
BOD5
00340
COD
00400
pH
00530
Total Suspended
Residue
00545
Settleable Matter
00556 Oil & Grease
00600 Total Nitrogen
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
00625 Total Kjeldhal
Nitrogen
00630 Nitrates/Nitrites
00665 Total Phosphorous
PARAMETER CODES
00951 Total Fluoride
01002 Total Arsenic
01027 Cadmium
01067
Nickel
01077
Silver
01092
Zinc
01105
Aluminum
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
01034 Chromium 31616. Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00720
Cyanide
01037
Total Cobalt
34235
Benzene
00745
Total Sulfide
01042
Copper
34481
Toluene
00927
Total Magnesium
01045
Iron
38260
MBAS
00929
Total Sodium
01051
Lead
39516
PCBs
00940
Total Chloride
01062
Molybdenum
50050
Flow
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/was and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
* ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
(2) (D).

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
July 17, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-LV-0320
Permit No. NCO030783
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Baton Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for May 2009 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
(as N) - Concentration
05/06/09
15 mg/I
19.8 mg/I
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when
in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-
compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may
pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing
to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-
compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-
4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Water Tech Labs/ ORC
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Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Departmeri 1nvironment and Natural Resources
L C Q PY Coleen H. Sullins
, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
June 3, 2008
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Baton Elementary School
Permit No: NCO030783
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
Enclosed is the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection conducted on May
16, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in
Compliance with permit NC0030783.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Douglas Hill Lee, ORC
Central Files
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
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Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
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 INI 2 Us NC0030783 I11 12 � 08/OS/16 I17 181r1 19tc1 20U
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------ -------Reserved------
671 169 70 U 71 U 72 I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I Li 80
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Section.B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Baton Elementary School
09:30 AM 08/05/16
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1400 Baton School Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
09:45 AM 08/05/16
10/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Earl E Bradshaw,1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir NC Contacted
28645//828-728-8407/8287280012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 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
J R Reid � n ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/ Ug
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
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Section D' Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as nec
Effluent in the old contact tank was clean and clear. Operator was adding sodium bicarbonate for control of
effluent ammonia concentration. UV bulbs had been ordered.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO030783 Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary school
Inspection Date: 05/16/2008 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? ■ Cl 110
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ Cl ❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No
NA NE
# 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: Water records used for flow
Disinfection - UV
Yes No
NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
❑ ■
❑ ❑
Are UV bulbs clean?
■ 0011
Is UV intensity adequate?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is there a backup system on site?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Comment: Dual systems. One was un-plugged; new lamps had been ordered.
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
❑
❑
■ ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
❑
Q
■ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
❑
❑
■ ❑
Page # 3

Permit: NC0030783 Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/16/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑Q
❑❑■❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 4

• i Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTIO
: Er.
May 31, 2007 ... F:4,,.....
Mr. Earl E. Bradshaw
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO041157
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bradshaw:
Enclosed please find a Copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on May 29, 2007. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit
NC0030783.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Tony Gragg
Toby Lee, ORC
Central Files
NonithCarolina
,Vatimally
090 S Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

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 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO030783 111 121 07/05/29 117 18I CI 19I SI 20I I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 1.0 169 70I 3 I 711 I 72I N I 73 L1J 74 711 1.1 I I I I 180
�_1__!
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)
Baton Elementary School
09:30 AM 07/05/29
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1400 Baton School Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
10:20 AM 07/05/29
10/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Earl E Bradshaw,1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir NC Contacted
28645//828-728-8407/8287280012 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/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
SA 111to
U.
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO030783 I" 12I 07/05/29 I �� 18N
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as ne(
Treatment Units / Process Control Testing / Effluent Data:
This facility has a septic tank and subsurface sand filter system.
The effluent data was as follows:
Dissolved Oxygen = 4.0 mg/1
pH = 8.1 units
Temperature = 20.3 degrees Celcius
Chlorine = n/a -- UV system
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 8-24-2006 by Janet Cantwell.
The permit expires on 2-28-2010. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year and was on -site, along with
a complete copy of the current permit.
The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events.
Operations & Maintenance / Summary:
The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits.
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained.
The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing a good job.
Page # 2

r
it: NCO030783 Owner =Facility: Baton Elementary School
e: 05/29/2007 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? n n ■ n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n In n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
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Li
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n
• n
■
❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
■
n
n
n
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
■
n
n
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
■
In
n
n
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The septic tank is followed by a subsurface sand filter.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
n
■
o
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
❑
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
❑
n
■
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Disinfection - UV
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
■
n
n
n
Are UV bulbs clean?
■
n
n
n
Is UV intensity adequate?
■
❑
n
n
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
■
n
n
n
Page # 3

Permit: NC0030783 Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/29/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection - UV
Yes.
No
NA
NE
Is there a backup system on site?
■
Q
11,
Cl
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
■
Comment: There are two UV systems on -site.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
❑,
fl
fl
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
❑
fl
Q
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
■
Comment:
Page # 4

North Carolina Department.
November 3, 2006
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Baton Elementary School
Permit Number: NCO030783
Case Number: LV-2006-0382
Caldwell County
Dear Mr.'Bassinger:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
ivironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 5788 in the amount of $458.57 received
from you dated October 30, 2006. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-733-5083 Ext. 539.
Sincerely,
. e
6 6kZ&gam
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2006-0382
xDWQ�A hev-!IIU=Regional=0T-f ee-S pervisor. - k
Central Files
NOV - 8 2006
I\NA T ER C'JALITY SECTION —�
ASfJEVILLE REGIONAL C {CE
NorthCarolina
Aatura11Y
1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

IYP

s; Mic el y,overnor
William.G. Ross Jn,.Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 6, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7005 3110 0003 5474 0738
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO030783
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School
Case No. LV-2006-0382
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $458.57
($250.00 civil penalty + $208.57 enforcement costs) against Caldwell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Caldwell County Schools for the month of June 2006. This review
has shown the subject facility to be in .violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring
requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0030783. The violations which occurred in June 2006 are
summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Caldwell County Schools violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO030783 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner
and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or
requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance -with authority provided
by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the
Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Caldwell County Schools:
NoAhCarolina
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: [phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service 1- 800 623-7748 1/ aturallf

250.00
250.00
208.57
$458.57
1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPE
by discharging waste water into the waters of the St<
Monthly Average limit for Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3-N
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement
action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification, for
such bequest:

;st for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below
asonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
�ocedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy
exits contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a
s the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be,
your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement
s are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes
alty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at
the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following
factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in
writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform
you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding
the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please
be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission
request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of
Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and
submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the
following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North. Carolina 27699-1617
MOR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You
must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during

normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday thr
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original an
copy of the petition must be fled with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be
provided the original and one copy of the document is received in the Office of Administrative H4
earir
within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office
Administrative Hearings is:
and
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced
by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the
Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that
additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact me or Wanda Frazier of the Asheville Regional Office at .828-
296-4500.
Sincerely,
POY
e�64�
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Bob Guerra — NPDES Compliance Enforcement - w/ attachments
Roger Edwards — ARO - w/ attachments
Wanda Frazier ARO w/ attachments_
>=nforcemeratFiler /attachments
Central Files - w/ attachments

ATTACHMENT A
Caldwell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2006-0382
PERMIT:-NC0030783
FACILITY: Baton Elementary School
COUNTY: Caldwell
REGION: Asheville _
Limit Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL/
PENALTY REPORT PPI
VIOLATION
LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
MEASURE LIMIT
CALCULATED % OVER
VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$260.00 6-2006 001
Effluent NH3-N 06/30/06 2 X month
mg/l 3
7.8 160.00 Monthly Average Exceeded

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2006-0382
Assessed Party: Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School
Permit No.: NC0030783
Ai
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to
request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please
be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they
may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is
not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the
factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-
282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors
applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed
explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional
pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in
the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation
(i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was
unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial.
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
CALDWELL
TTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OPMA
VIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS )
BATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL )
PERMIT NO. NC0030783 ) FILE NO. LV-2006-0382
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $458.57 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 6, 2006, the undersigned, desiring
to seek remission. of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the
above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The
undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty
must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
r�

F WRi ER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE)
dwell Cou
Caldwell
LV-2006-0382
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the
factors set out in G.S. 14313-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health,
or to private property resulting from the violation;
The facility's monthly average ammonia nitrogen value exceeded the permit limitation by 160% in
June 2006
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
High concentrations of ammonia nitrogen, which occurred on June 51h and 151n,
were sufficiently high to cause the facility to violate its monthly average limitation of 3.0 mg/I.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Damage to the receiving stream was not quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of rectifying the damage is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is the cost of operational adjustments and / or
chemicals.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful or intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
During the period 06-01-2005 through 05-30-2006, the facility did not have any
permit limit violations. The facility was judged "Compliant" during DWQ's last
inspection on December 12, 2005.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$ 208.57
1,016
'Dafe
Ro er . Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environrr entat d N turalM6sourcdsu":o,w,'
Al n W. Klimek, P�&Director
=i Division of WatePduality"
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
August 30, 2006
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard, SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO030783
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on August 24, 2006. The facility appeared to be in compliance
with Permit # NC0030783. Mr. Douglas Lee is doing a fine job of operating this facility.
The school maintenance staff are presently working on fixing the audible alarm for the
float. Please let me know when the work is finished.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
anet Cantwel `�--
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
cc w7-1 AShevi11-1 iles w/-attachment��
WQ Central Files, w/ attachment
Douglas Lee, Jr., ORC, w/ attachment
NorthCarolina
Nate mally
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
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 INI 2 151 31 NC0030783 I11 121 06/08/24 117
181CI 191 I 20� II
1-
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA
------------------------Reserved------
I------------
671 169 701 I 71 I 721 NJ
73I I 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)
Baton Elementary School
10:55 AM 06/08/24
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Perm it.Expiration Date
1400 Baton School Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
11:55 AM 06/08/24
10/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Earl E Bradshaw,1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir NC Contacted
No
28645//828-728-8407/8287280012
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
E Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative
and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO030783 I11 12I 06/08/24 I17 18'0I
(con!
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Toby Lee, ORC, assisted in the inspection of this facility.
School was not in session at the time of the inspection.
There was no evidence of ponding on the subsurface sand filter.
A new dual UV disinfection system was installed August 8, 2006. It was noted that access to the system,
which is housed in the pump house, was rather difficult.
The visual alarm was tested during the inspection and was operational. The audible alarm was not
operational at the time of inspection. The school maintenance staff checked the electrical box while we
were on site and will try to determine if the float is not tripping the alarm or there's a problem with the
electrical connection.
Records and logbook were complete, neat, and well organized.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO030783
tion Date: 08/24/2006
Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(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?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
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
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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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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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NCO030783
Inspection Date: '08/24/2006
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Disinfection - UV
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
Is there a backup system on site?
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
Comment:
The school system installed a new dual UV system on August 8, 2006.
Yes No NA N'
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1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Leno645
'Caldwell County Schools one 828- 28 8407
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Donnie Bassinger; A ssociate Superintendent
January 31, 2006
Ms. Laurie Moorhead
Environmental Specialist
NC Division of Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Ms Moorhead:
Thank you for your letter dated January 25, 2006 regarding our response to the findings of your
inspection on December 12, 2005. 1 apologize for any parts of the response that were not specific
enough. I can assure you we do understand the importance of addressing all issues outlined in
your report.
Listed below is an update of the progress and further clarification for certain corrective actions.
Record Keeoinq
• Total flow will be calculated for each facility using metered potable water records. A system
will be devised in each case to determine the portion that enters the treatment plant.
• For those facilities having pumps with visible/audible alarms, the operator will maintain a log
book that includes the name of the inspector, date of inspection and information pertinent to
the inspection.
• A new treatment facility operator is being employed and a more defined chain of command
will be initiated. As of now, details have not been worked out, but communication between
maintenance staff and the ORC will be greatly improved to assist future inspections.
Sand Bed Maintenance
• Dosing tank and plumbing repairs should be completed within 45-60 days.
• Beds requiring leveling, raking and other general maintenance will be completed within 30
days.
• Actual new sand replacement may require 90-120 days depending upon availability,
delivery and weather conditions. We will accomplish this project as soon as practical.
General Maintenance and Repairs
• All sites requiring vegetation removal, old sand removal and disposal and on -going
preventative maintenance has begun.
• The leak on the effluent pump discharge line at the Collettsville pump station has been
repaired.
• Adequate sludge wasting has been accomplished at the Collettsville package treatment
plant.
• All plumbing and electrical needs associated with the Collettsville plant are presently being
addressed by our maintenance staff, outside contractor and ORC. Operational
improvements are already evident.

We regret any noncompliance issues that have risen and it is our belief that those problems are a
direct result of poor judgment or lack of action by our previous ORC. Previous inspections by your
department did not indicate areas of grave concern.
Enclosed are copies of the Water Pollution Control System ORC designation forms being
submitted to the WPCSOCC.
If you need additional information, please call me at 828-728-8407 ext 142.
Sincerely,
Donnie Bassinger
Associate Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools

Water Poll»«.wn Control System ORC Dc gnation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: Ctj d w e, l I GoL,nku �ehao -c
Mailing Address: IG►4 N'%ckor!4 RtV81 • S .Lo - beAC"k ?S C . 12k004145
City:
Number:
State: W C Zip:. ac8cj,49- .-
Date: 1 _✓
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Facility Information:
Facility: CSCh -J
Permit Number: t� C 0030-1013 County: e 4l o e, l I
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Mark QQ Type of Facility Class (1— 4)
Wastewater Plant
Physical/Chemical
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Class
Spray Irrigation N/A
Land Application N/A
Subsurface N/A
Print Name:-Qouz&-�, e _ ��. Social Security # : of 4-5- f 3 - -71 I Lf
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone: S`a%3q6- L(.'+Lfy- Signature:.
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Certificate #: 10U4a
Print Name: ofk4kj�/ Social Security # : Y L, r ®�—
Certificate Type and Grade: ✓ Certificate #: a" '0 IF F
Work Telephone: (fJf) -? 7 b -- "Signature: — k--4==nn�
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax:[phone]

,2cha ` F. sley, Goverridr
William . Rods Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment a d Nfitf OResources
'Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
January 25, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013552 8879
Donnie 'Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
.Subject: Caldwell County Schools' Response to
t
s,2+rC-0269, -0270, -0272,
§ -0274 and -0275
Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Caldwell County Schools
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
Thank you for your timely response to the subject NOVs for Caldwell County Schools issued
upon an inspection by this office on December 12, 2005. Your response to the violations, however,
indicates a lack of understanding of the findings and of the need for specific corrective actions.
For all Caldwell County schools inspected, the operator's record keeping must include the
methodology for how total flow is calculated, not measured. Additionally, these records are to
include who inspects, and when, the required visible and audible alarms for those facilities having
pumps. At the time of inspection, the operator indicated that school maintenance personnelhandle
all pump or lift station maintenance, including inspection of these alarms. Regardless of who
inspects these systems, it is the operator's responsibility to ensure that this information is maintained
in his log book. Given the relationship between your operator and school maintenance personnel, it
is recommended that our office receive an indication of who holds what inspection and maintenance
responsibilities in order to assist our future inspections.
Of particular interest to our office is a timeline or date for when all sand beds will have sand
replenished. At the time of inspection, all facilities were in need of sand, with the filter at Kings Creek
being in dire need of not only sand, but also of line and dosing tank repair. Your response dated
January 13, 2006 simply states "Sand beds will be thoroughly inspected and replenished as
needed." Inspectors have documented that all of these beds need replenishment now. Accordingly,
you are required to inform us of a date by which such repairs will be made by your operator. We will
then schedule a follow-up inspection to document said repairs.
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 877/623-6748 NorthCarolina
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Failure to address these items, in addition to those originally noted in the NOVs dated January
3, 2006, may result in our office proceeding to enforcement actions. To prevent further action,
carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen -
working days of receipt of this letter. Again, you should address the causes of noncompliance and
all actions taken to address the deficiencies. If you should have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
., r
Laurie. L. Moorhead, Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Ron McClure
NPDES Permitting Unit
WQ Central Files

1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Caldwell County Schools Lenoir, NC2864
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
January 13, 2006
Mr. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
NCDENR, Surface Water Protection
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards,
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Thank you for your letter regarding the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted by your office
on December 12, 2005 for the following schools:
Baton ELemer 6 —, ` '_
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Collettsville Elementary
NC0050075
Gateway Alternative
NC0041157
Happy Valley Elementary
NC0041181
Kings Creek Elementary
NC0041190
Oak Hill Elementary
NC0041220
Listed below is a response to the deviations/violations/comments outlined in your report.
Baton Elementary
The operator will be required to improve recordkeeping, which will include dates of septic
tank pumping, name of hauler, and equipment operation maintenance. As a matter of
information, the septic tanks were last pumped in June 2005 by Phillip's Septic Service of
Lenoir, NC.
Enclosed is an authorization to construct a 0.015 MGD UV Disinfection System.
Collettsville Elementary
• The operator has been instructed to improve all. aspects of his operational duties if he
desires to continue his employment. We sincerely regret the operational shortcomings and
are making every effort to address any maintenance deficiencies. Phillip's Septic Service
will be providing a thorough pumping of all units at the plant on January 12, 2006.
• A closer communication between the operator and maintenance staff will occur to increase
the reliability of plant operation.
• The operator has been instructed to provide strict adherence to all monitoring requirements
set forth in the permit.
• A copy of the permit will be available on -site for authorized personnel.

Gateway Alternative
• Sand beds will be thoroughly inspected and replenished as needed.
• Used sand will be disposed of properly as soon as practical.
• Any lift station maintenance issues will be addressed as soon as possible.
• A fast -track authorization to construct application will be completed and submitted as soon
as possible to achieve compliance with effluent residual chlorine regulations.
• The operator will be required to improve record -keeping which will include dates of septic
tank pumping, name of hauler and equipment operation maintenance. As a matter of
information, the septic tanks were last pumped in June 2005 by Phillip's Septic Tank
Service of Lenoir, NC.
• The operator has been instructed to provide strict adherence to all monitoring requirements
set forth in the permit.
Hagtjy Valley Elementary
• A copy of the permit will be available on -site for authorized personnel.
• The septic tanks were last pumped in June 2005 by Phillip's Septic Tank Service of Lenoir,
NC.
• Sand beds will be thoroughly inspected and replenished as needed.
• Used sand will be disposed of properly as soon as practical.
• Any outside perimeter landscape issues will be addressed as soon as possible.
Kings Creek Elementary
• Sand beds will be thoroughly inspected and replenished as needed.
• Used sand will be disposed of properly as soon as is practical and any excessive vegetative
growth will be removed at the same time.
• In reference to the chlorination and de -chlorination processes, a copy of the Engineering
Project Certification dated June 22, 2001 is enclosed for your review. I suppose the proper
unit process description failed to be included in the last permit application and/or final
permit printing. Please let us know if further action is required prior to the next application
date.
• A copy of the permit will be available on -site for authorized personnel.
• The operator apparently gave the inspectors inaccurate information. The septic tanks were
last pumped in June 2005 by Phillip's Septic Tank Service of Lenoir, NC. Dates of
pumpage and septic hauler name will now be a required part of the operator's logs.
• Any dosing/distribution box maintenance issues will be addressed during upcoming sand
bed remediation.
Oak Hill Elementary
• Overall repairs and general maintenance will be improved. We will rely on the operator to
identify those units that have leaks or are working improperly and coordinate the repairs
with the maintenance staff.
• Sand beds will be thoroughly inspected and replenished as needed.
• Used sand will be disposed of properly as soon as practical.
• A fast track authorization to construct application will be completed and submitted as soon
as possible to achieve compliancewith effluent residual chlorine regulations.

;opy of the permit will be available on -site for authorized personnel.
e septic tanks were last pumped in June 2005 by Phillip's Septic Tank Service of Lenoir,
The operator will now be required to maintain a log that must include dates of
'npage and hauler names.
The operator has been instructed to provide strict adherence to all monitoring requirements
set forth in the permit.
I hope I have adequately addressed the issues outlined in your inspection reports. We rely heavily
on information provided by our wastewater operator to properly maintain these systems. We agree
that improvements are needed in this area and will make every effort to take any necessary
corrective action.
If I can be of further assistance in this matter, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Donnie Bassinger
Associate Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
Enclosures

I 10:14 All �IATG'R TECH LABS,
Mr. Donnie.Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 .Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, Nortli Carolina 28645
Dear.Mr. Bassinger:
INC, FAX N0, n,,n3965761 P. 05
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ros.% Jr., Sceremry
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 20, 2005
SUBJECT- Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 030793A01
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received September 29, 2005, by
the Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and
found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to
the existing 0.015 MGD Baton Elementary Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of
treated wastewater into Stafford Creek in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results .in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a 0.015 1v1GD UV disinfection system and associated piping and
valving, in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part 111, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO030783 issued May 1, 2005, and slial l be, subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0030783_
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfacto:city, including the creation of
nuis nice conditions, the Permittee shall take inunediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
I\!°ne pfthCaro rna
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center . Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.t3nr.stale.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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JAN-13-2006 FRI 10:15 AN WATr.R TECH LABS, INC. FAX NO. 82"0"65761
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
December 20, 2005
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The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made_ Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
norina.l office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday Through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to'Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15.A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, I1I and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends -and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of .the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of'T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Perrnittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction- of the proposed additions/niodifrcations, the perrnittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North
Carolina Data Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
respa-)nsibilities hall be in complying with these Acts.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Perinittee to an enforcement action by the bivision of Water. Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 141-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does riot preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.

RI 10:15 AM 6';1IT17R TECH LABS, INC, FAX NO, 0"3965761
Mr. Donnie B.assinger
Decerrnber 20, 2005
Page 3
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being; forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Since'el
1
lan W. Klimek,l?.E.
Mll:cgm
cc: R. Carroll Williams, P.E
Caldwell County Health Department
DWQ Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Mark Hubbard, P.E.
A, to C ]File
P. 07

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iI-Engineering
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4779 7:ij-hy '@`1 W. Rd. Lenoir, NC 273645 Grading - lirosion Corrh l
Via Certified Mail
June 22,.2001
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NCDII NR/DWQ
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleij;.,h, NC 27699-1617
Re: ATC No. 041190ACA
Kings Cretrl. Elementary School
Dear Sir:
Enelosed'is the Engineer's Certification for the above referenced project.
Kothrock E ineering
P. N/i. on Rothrock, P.
Press dent
Enclosure
cc: Junie Bradshaw

OFFRI 10:15 AN PAT, TECH LABS, INC.
FAX N0, A?03965761
P. 09
'State of
North Carolina
/ Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
i
Division of plater Quality
Micha6l F. Easley Jr., Governor
Willii,am G. Ross, Secretary
Kerr T• Stevens, Director
plUFESSI0z . i>TGxh.TZR'LE_Vnr_1E CA=
C(?NSTRUCI[IQT'ei OF 4 laS' SWAT TRFAJpr1E, FACILIJIES
TCPROJECT N[7ty MU. 031190ACA
Kings Creek Elementary School WW'T?
DES Permit No. NCO041190
am a duly registered Professional Engineer
(p/n►re on�rl
in dic State of North Carolina and have been authorized to observe (circle one; periodically, weeMy,.full
time) the coast'ructior) of the subject project for the Perry ittee:
The .project consists of:
Installation of tablet chlorinator, chlorine contact tank, tablet decl• locrinator and contact tank.
I hereby certify that I did regularly observe this project with due care and diligerce and that the
construction was completed in substantial conformance with the Authotiz;ttion to Construct and wick the
appro
Signal
s^i.aw
wed pl and s ifications.
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Upon eompierion of coasTruerion'and prior ro operation of tlw modified;aciliry, the Pemiiuee shall provide i/te
Division wirh a cerrif c•arion from a professional engineer terrifying char rh,e permitzed facility has been insraflcd in
accordance w0h the NPDES Perrnir, this Anrhorizanon ro Corrsrruci. and rhs approved plans and •rpecificarions,
The Ccrtrifwarion should bc. abrnirrcd rot
NCDENRIDWQ, NPDES Unir, 16M'Wail Scrviee Center, Raleigh, Norrh Carolina 276P4-1617

Mi hael Easley _Governor:
,Mo
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North Carolina Department ofment an Natural esources?
L &yam
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd Sw
Lenoir NC 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
January 3; 2006
7005 0390 00013552 8633
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2005-PC-0273
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Baton Elementary School
Permit No. NCO030783
Caldwell County
Enclosed please find a copy of -the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on
December 12, 2005 by Laurie Moorhead of the Asheville Regional Office. The treatment facility was
found to be in violation of Permit No. NCO030783 for the following:
Inspection Area
'Compliance Issue
Record Keeping
Operator logs do not contain influent flow calculation and
documentation, septic tank pumpage documentation, pump
station maintance and alarm check documentation.
Backup operator could not be identified on -site.
Operator did not have copy of permit.
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any,additional observations and comments.
0
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 877/623-6748 One
N rthCarolina
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To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in
writing to this office within thirty working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes
of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Please note
the attached Operator in Responsible Charge Designation Form. Please have your operator
complete it for himself and his backup and then forward it to the noted address. If you should have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Laurie Moorhead at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Attachments
cc: Ronald E McClure, w/ attachments
NPDES Permitting Unit, w/ attachments
WQ Central Files, w/ attachments

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO030783 111 121 05/12/12 117 18I CI 19I SI 20I
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Remarks
211111 11111111 1111111111111.11111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---- —----- ------ ------- Reserved ----------- ---------
67I 169 70121 71 U 72 L N I 73 I I 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)
Baton Elementary School
09:30 AM 05/12/12
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1400 Baton school Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
10:00 AM 05/12/12
10/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Ronald E McClure/ORC/828-493-1759/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Earl E Bradshaw,1919 Hickory Blvd Sw Lenoir NC
28645//828-728-8407/8287280012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Laurie L Moorhead ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4664/
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Signature of Management QQ A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date ,
Roger C Edwards -R ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCO030783 I11 12I 05/12/12 117 18 ^'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as r
General inspection indicates that facility is operating within permitted limits. Note tht operat(
will add ultraviolet disinfection in summer 2006 in order to eliminate TRC limits. Note that A'
review. Concerns with this facility are related to operator's failure to keep proper logs of opeianan ana
maintenance for lift station, alarms, and septic tank as well as failure to indicate influent flow calculations.
Other concern is failure to identify a backup operator.
Recommend operator include in operation and maintenance logs the dates of pumping septic tanks, name
of septic hauler; dates of effluent pump maintenance and routine checks; alarm inspection dates;
determination of influent flow (i.e. flow is calculated from facility's water usage, not measured directly.
Operator should attach to log book how this is determined along with monthly bills school receives in order
to obtain data.). .
Recommend permittee have operator complete ORC designation form identifying a backup operator.
Recommend operator seek assistance with completing DMRs properly. Note that temperature is recorded
for a sampling day in September 2005 on which there was no flow.
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Permit: NCO030783 Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Ipection
Date: 12/12/2005 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: Chlorine contact chamber and lift station kept under lock.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE'
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH,
DO, Sludge ❑
0111111110
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Subsurface sand filter.
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
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis.
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance reportto 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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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NCO030783
Inspection Date: 12/12/2005
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: No record is kept by the operator of pump maintenance. Maintenance of
pumps conducted by school maintenance personnel, not operator. Suggest that this
information be documented and kept with operator's logs. September 2005 DMR has
frequency violation for total residual chlorine. DMR not properly completed for flow or
holiday. Note that temperature is recorded for a day having no flow.
Backup operator could not be identified.
Operator did not have copy of permit.
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: Flow is calculated by operator from facilitiy's usage/intake. Operator uses
monthly bills to calculate. Recommend that operator include with logs a description of
how flow is calculated, along with a copy of monthly bills to document measured inflow.
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
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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?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment: Facility has recently recieved TRC limits in new permit with effective date
of 6/1/06. Baton has submitted ATC for UV disinfection, supposed to be installed
summer 2006.
Page # 4

Water Pollution Control System ORC Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip: -
Telephone Number:
Signature: Date:
Facility Information:
Facility:
Permit Number: County:
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM !
Mark (X) Type of Facility Class (1 — 4) Class
Wastewater Plant Spray Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical Land Application N/A
Collection System Subsurface N/A
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: Social Security #
Certificate Type and Grade: Certificate #:
Work Telephone: Signature:
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name:
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone: < ()
Mail or Fax to:
Social Security # :
Signature:
WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
Certificate #:
Revised 10/2000

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 27, 2005
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
SUBJECT: Request for Additional Information
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
UV Disinfection
AT No. 030783A01
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
A review of the plans and specifications in support of the request for Authorization to
Construct has been completed by the Construction Grants and Loans Section (CG&L). The
comments resulting from this review are being transmitted directly to your engineer for
clarification and resolution; a copy is attached for your reference. Our goal is to issue the
Authorization to Construct as soon as possible. If a complete response is not received within 30
days, the application and supporting information will be returned.
Upon receipt of satisfactory responses from your engineer to our comments, the review of
the plan documents will be completed. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
do not hesitate to contact Mark Hubbard, P.E., State Project Review Engineer, at
[phone].
Sin rely,
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Construction Grants and Loans
Design Management Unit
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Mark Hubbard, P.E.
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1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633
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Design Management Unit
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School WWTP
UV Disinfection
ATC No. 030783A01
Request for Additional Information
• The UV system should have the ability to notify the ORC of lamp/unit failures. Spare lamps and
a module should be kept on site.
• Does the existing power supply meet the needs of the UV system?
• Confirm that the structure is protected from the 100-year flood.

North Carolina Department c
May 4, 2005
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Baton Elementary School
Permit Number: NCO030783
Case Number: LV-2005-0016
Caldwell County
Dear Dear Mr. Bassinger::
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 541548 in the amount of $350.00 received
from you dated April 29, 2005. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
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Division of Water Quality
. Easley, Governor
April 11, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL 7000 1530 0002 2099 2194
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
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APR 1 3 2005 0
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
NPDES Permit Number NCO030783
Caldwell County Schools -Baton Elementary School
Caldwell County
Case Number LV-2005-0016
I have considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) § 143-215.6A(f) and have found no
grounds to modify the civil penalty assessment in the amount of $350.00.
If you choose to pay the penalty, send payment to me at the letterhead address within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this letter. Please make your check payable to the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR).
If payment is not received within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, in accordance with
N.C.G.S. § 143-215.6A(f), your request for remission of the civil penalty (with supporting
documents) and my recommendation to deny the request (with supporting documentation) will
be delivered to the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission's (EMC)
Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee) for final agency decision.
If you desire to make an oral presentation to the Committee on why your request for remission
meets one or more of the five statutory factors you were asked to address, you must complete
and return the attached form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please mail the
completed form to the attention of Bob Guerra at the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet:: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Your request for an oral presentation and the documents in this matter will be reviewed by the,
EMC Chairman and, if it is determined that there is a compelling reason to require an oral
presentation from you, you will be notified by certified mail of the date, time, and place that your
oral presentation can be made. Otherwise, the final decision on your request for remission will
be made by the Committee based on the written record.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please
contact Bob Guerra at [phone], extension 539.
Sincerely,
,,y Ian W. Klimek, P.E.
attachment
cc: Asheville-Regional_Of
Enforcement file
Central Files

CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONSIDERATION
Number: LV-2005-0016 Region: Asheville County: Caldwell
Assessed Entity: Caldwell County Schools — Baton Elementary School
() Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the detriment of
the petitioner;
Notes:
N/A
() Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation;
Notes:
N/A
(X) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
Notes:
The school states the violation was inadvertent, occurring due to the effects of over 10 inches of rain that fell on the
area during the previous month and 2 inches that fell two days prior to collection of the sample that put the WWTP
in noncompliance. While DWQ would agree that such rainfall could affect performance at a WWTP, the facility
does not provide any specific evidence as to actually how performance was affected so as to yield the high value on
October 15. Flow values recorded on DMRs do not indicate any increase in effluent volume due to rainfall.
() Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for anyprevious violations;
Notes:
} Not mentioned in the school's remission request. This is the only limit violation observed in a five year review of
data and the only assessment ever levied against the facility by DWQ.
() Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions.
Notes:
N/A
Decision (Check one
Request Denied Full Remission
9/4/6
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Date
Partial remission Amount remitted_
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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APR 1 1 2005 D
WATER QUALITY SECTION
iHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFIC

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department, ironment and Natural Resources
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isioLfWater'Maality
Asheville Regional Office
January 7, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7004 0750 0000 25931603
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.l(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO030783
Caldwell County Schools
Baton Elementary School
Case No. LV-2005-0016
Caldwell County
Dear Dear Mr. Bassingen:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil�,penalty in the amount of $350.00
($250.00 civil penalty+ $100.00 enforcement costs) against Caldwell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Caldwell County Schools for the month of October 2004.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0030783. The violations which occurred in
October 2004 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Caldwell County Schools violated
the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO030783 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in
the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, 1, Forrest R Westall, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Caldwell County Schools:
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1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPD
NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of
in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for N113-N.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
2 82. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of.
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative

agreement that no factual or legal issur"'zs, aie in dispute. Please
iat establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
ion request will be approved, the following factors shall be
Df the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282. 1 (b)
-d to the detriment of the petitioner;
iromptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office o:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment docui
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form fron
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrati'%
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.n1. "XILL �/.111., ,,���Y� 1U1
official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office
of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed - provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days
following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please
be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact the Water Quality staff of the Regional Office at.
Sincerely, /'
a.(2-6� _61
, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
cc:iiients
Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

PERMIT: NCO030783 FACILITY: Baton Elementary School
MONITORING OUTFALL/
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
$250.00 10-2004 001 Effluent NH3-N
ATTACHMENT A
Caldwell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2005-0016
COUNTY: Caldwell
REGION: Ashevi
VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER
DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION
10/31/04 2 X month mg/I 3 4.7 56.83 Monthly Average Exceeded

"CATION FOR REMISSION RE C . 3T
fir: LV-2005-0016
Caldwell County Schools
County: Caldwell
Amount Assessed: $350.00 ($250.00 penalty + $100.00 costs)
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282. 1 (c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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PERMIT NO. NCO030783
DEPARTM_ C OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2005-0016
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling _for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Quality dated, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the
civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further
understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted
to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of
assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from
the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE)
Caldwell
Number: LV-2005-0016
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S.143B-282.1(b), which are:.
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
/ ,, Date %' Forrest R Westall, Regional Supervisor "
1 Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office

SEaaMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONSIDERATION
: Caldwell County Schools
'Asheville County: Caldwell
() Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
Notes:
() Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
Notes:
() Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
Notes:
() Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations;
Notes:
() Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Notes:
Decision (Check One)
Request Denied Full Remission Partial Remission Amount
Remitted
Date
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.

EFFLUENT
DISCHARGE NO. 12-52 MONTH Oc'.-J YEAR
CLASS J" COUNTY
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HAS CHANGED PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES—
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CENTRAL FILES
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VVISION OF WATER QUALITY (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE'
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

_ _,ility Status: (Please check one of the follow
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations"
Permittee
00010
Temperature
00076
Turbidity
00080
Color (Pt -Co)
00082
Color (ADMI)
00095
Conductivity
00300
Dissolved Oxygen
00310
BOD5
00340
COD
00400
pH
00530
Total Suspended
Residue
00545
Settleable Matter
11CI a
Donnie R. Bassinger
Permittee (Please print orrt3Te) _
Signature of
(Required)
Phone Number
PARAIV ETER CODES
00556
Oil & Grease
00951
Total Fluoride
00600
Total Nitrogen
01002
Total Arsenic
00610
Ammonia Nitrogen
00625
Total Kjeldhal
01027
Cadmium
Nitrogen
00630
Nitrates/Nitrites
01032
Hexavalent Chromium
01034
Chromium
00665
Total Phosphorous
00720
Cyanide
00745
Total Sulfide
00927
Total Magnesium
00929
Total Sodium
00940
Total Chloride
01037
Total Cobalt
01042
Copper
01045
Iron
01051
Lead
01062
Molybdenum
11/29/04
01067
Nickel
01077
Silver
01092
Zinc
01105
Aluminum
01147
Total Selenium
31616
Fecal Coliform
32730
Total Phenolics
34235
Benzene
34481
Toluene
38260
MBAS
39516
PCBs
50050
Flow
Permit Exp. Date
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 Formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xylene
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/was and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
* ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204. �G Z _ � 0
**If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAj C 2B .0506 (b)n. ,
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Performance Annual Report
I. General Information
Facility/System Name: - Baton Elementary School
Responsible Entity: Caldwell County Schools [phone]
Person in Charge/Contact: Ron McClure [phone] Pager
Applicable Permit(s): NCO030783
° - Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Line to septic tank, then into a dosing tank, then into a subsurface sand filter, then into a'
dual C/2 disinfected units, then into a pump station, then is force mained to the creek. .
II. Performance
Text Summary of System Performance for Fiscal Year 1999-2000
No violations for the fiscal year 4 999-2000 -
List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations.
Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective
measures taken to address violations.
No violations during Qast fiscal year 1999-2000

II. Notification
State how this report has been made available to users or customers of the system and
how those users have been notified of its availability.
Information posted in consapicuous areas at each school. Copy of report will be made
available to the public at each school office and at the -superintendent's office of Caldwell
County Schools.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge I further certi� 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.
Cam(
Earl Bradshaw, Associate Superintendent
Caldwell County -Schools
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MAY.12.2010 8:21AM CALDWELL CO. SCHOOLS
Caidwell County Schools
To: Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
From: Dr. Jeff Church
Date: May 11, 2010
Re: Point of Contact Change
NO.3842 P. 2
1914 Hickory Blvd 5W :!
Lenoir, NC 28645
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Jeff Church is now the point of contact for Caldwell County Schools. Donnie Bassinger has
retired and no longer works here. This change applies to all correspondence pertaining to water
quality for Caldwell County Schools.
Thank you
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Permit Number WQ0008761
Program Category
Non -discharge
Permit Type
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer
Extensions
Primary Reviewer
kim.colson
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
Central Files: APS SWP
10/11/10
Permit Tracking Slip
Status
Project Type
Active
New Project
Version
Permit Classification
1.00
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility
Facility Name Major/Minor Region
Caldwell Co Boe-Kincaid Furni Minor Asheville
Location Address
County
Caldwell
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner
Owner Name Owner Type
Caldwell County Schools Government - County
Owner Affiliation
Jeff Church
Assistant Auxiliary Services Superintendent for
1914 Hickory Blvd
Lenoir NC 28645
Dates/Events
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
03/08/94 12/01/93 03/08/94 03/08/94
Regulated Activities Reauested/Received Events
School RO staff report requested 12/06/93
Wastewater collection RO staff report received 12/28/93
Additional information requested 02/03/94
Additional information received 02/25/94
Engineer/tech specialist certification requested 04/28/95
Outfall NULL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin

1914 Hickory Blvd., SW
Caldwell county schoo8645
ls Lenoir, NC20012
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Dr. Tom McNeel, Superintendent
July 16, 2002
Jim Reid
NC Dept. of Environment, Health & Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Interchange Bldg.
59 Woodfin Place _
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Jim:
Please direct all future communications to Mr. Donnie Bassinger, Assistant
Superintendent for Auxiliary Services, 1914 Hickory Blvd., SW, Lenoir, NC 28645, as I
retired from Caldwell County Schools on June 30, 2002.
Many thanks.
c: Preston Howard, Raleigh Office
Donnie Bassinger
Sincerely,
Earl (June) Bradshaw
An equal opportunity employer

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Performance Annual Report
I. General Information _
Facility/System Name: Sawmills Elementary School
Responsible Entity: Caldwell County Schools 828) 728-8407
Person in Charge/Contact: Ron McClure [phone] Pager
Applicable Permit(s): NCO041165
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Line to septic tank, then into a dosing tank then onto sand filter, then into C/2 tank,
then into a lift station then force mained to the creek.
H. Performance
Text Summary of System Performance for Fiscal Year 1999-2000
No violations for the fiscal year 1999-2000
List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations.
Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective
measures taken to address violations.
No violations during past fiscal year 1999-2000

III. Notification
State how this report has been made available to users or, customers of the system and
how those users have been notified of its availability.
Information posted in conspicuous areas at each school. Copy of report will be made
available to the public at each school office and at the superintendent's office of Caldwell
County Schools.
IV. 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.
f/0 4;z 1 /'- SL�4y�7
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Earl Bradshaw, Associate Superintendent Date
Caldwell County Schools

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FACILITY
COUNTY CLASS
MAILING ADDRESS
RESPONSIBLE
OFFICIAL
TELEPHONE NO.
WHERE LOCATED
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER NC_
STATE FEDERAL
DATE ISSUED
EXPIRATION DATE
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Donald R. Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
Assistant Superintendent
1914 Hickory Blvd.
Lenoir, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
Michael F. Easley
A Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
28645
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of ENR
June 4, 2004 J U N 0 8 2004
Winston Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0030783, NC0050075,
NC0041157, NCO041220
Caldwell County Schools WTP
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on June 4, 2004. We need one additional item in
order to process your permit renewal:
♦ Solids handling and disposal. How often are solids (sludge) removed from your facility? How are
solids disposed after removal?
A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. That staff member 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. The requirements in your existing permit will remain in effect
until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at (919)
733-5083, extension 520.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL,FILES
W' ston Salem P.egtonal. O cel/Water Quality Se bons
i�1�?D.LS-Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone] Fax: (919) 7�1
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us email: [e-mail]

001• 1914 Hickory Blvd SW
28645
Caldwell County Schools Telephone 828-7Lenoir, NC28-8407
Fax [phone]
•
Donnie Bassinger, Assistant Superintendent
June 1, 2004
Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR/Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
J U N 4 2004
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POI�sT SOAR*,E BRANCH
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Enclosed are the renewal applications for wastewater permits for the following Caldwell County
Schools: Baton Elementary (NC0030783), Collettsville Elementary (NC0050075), Gateway School
(NC0041157) and Oak Hill Elementary (NC0041220).
If you need any additional information, please feel free to call me.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Donnie Bassinger
Assistant Superintendent
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Enclosures

`NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater ('<1 MGD flow)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/NPDES/
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number NC00
Please print or type
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name _ Baton ' Elementary School
Owner Name Caldwell County Schools
Street Address - 1914 Hickory Blvd.
City Lenoir
State / Zip Code NC 28645
Telephone Number ( 828 ) 728-8407
Fax Number ( 828 ) 728-0012
e-mail Address [e-mail]
Operator Name Ran McClure
Street Address
P n Rnx 840
-City
- Hiirienn
State / Zip Code NC 286 �8
County. residence)
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Telephone Number ( 828 ) 499-1759
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Facility Name (If different from above) same
Street Address or State Road 1400 Baton School Road
City
Granite Falls
State / Zip Code NC 28630
County Caldwell County
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification * Existing Unpermitted Discharge
Renewal New Facility
* Provide a description of the expansion/modification:
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NPDES APPLICATION .FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
1
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities):
0,015 MGD wastewater treatment system consisting of a 15,000 gallon septic
tank, subsurface sand filter, dual effluent pumps, dual disinfection units
and a subsurface discharge pipe with an energy dissipator housed in a
protective structure.
5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial Number of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School X Number of Students/Staff
Other
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
Public School
6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply):
Type
RCRA
UIC
NPDES
PSD
NESHAPS
Permit Number
Type
Non -Attainment
Ocean Dumping
Dredge/Fill Permits
Other
Permit Number
7. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls): 1 ( one
S. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Stafford Creek - Catawba River Basin
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PLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
lvui Ali �..arolina NPDES Permit Number 11411-00 500 5
Please print or type
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name
Collettsville Elementary School
Owner Name
Caldwell County Schools.
Street Address
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
City
Lenoir
State / Zip Code
NC 28645
Telephone Number
( 828 ) 728-8407
Fax Number
( 828 ) 728-0012
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
Operator Name
Ron McClure
Street Address
p 0 Box 840
City
Hudson
State / Zip Code
NC 28638
County Burke (residence)
Telephone Number ( 828 ) 493-1759
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Facility Name (If different from above) same
Street Address or State Road 4690 0l l ..tsville School Drive
City Collettsville
State / Zip Code NC 28611
County Caldwell County
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification * Existing Unpermitted Discharge
Renewal X New Facility
* Provide a description of the expansion/modification:
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERNIIT RENEWAL- SHORT F�
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities):
0.010 MGD wastewater treatment system consisting of an influent bar screen,
aeration basin, secondary clarifier, into a contact tank, into lift station,
and Dumped into the river.
5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial Number of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School X Number of Students/Staff
Other
_ Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.): .
Public School
6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply):
Type Permit Number Zee Permit Number
RCRA
Non -Attainment
UIC
Ocean Dumping _
NPDES
Dredge/Fill Permits
PSD
Other
NESHAPS
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7:' Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls): 1 (one)
8. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfad):
Johns River - Catawba River Basin
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'PLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater .(<1 MGD flow)
7 located on Native American lands? (check one)
.ES ❑ NO ❑
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to
the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Donald R. Bassinger
Printed Name of Person Signing
Assistant Superintendent
Title
Signature of Applicant
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a
similar offense.)
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'PLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
ivornn Larolina NPDES Permit Number NC00 141157
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name
Owner Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Operator Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
County
Telephone Number
Please print or type
Gatewav School
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory.Blvd: SW
Lenoir
NC 28645
( 828) 728-8407
( 828) 728-0012
[e-mail]
Ron McClure
P 0 Box 840
Hudson
NC 28698
Caldwell
( 828 ) 49�-1759
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Facility Name. (If different from above) same
Street Address or State Road 1889 Dudley Shoals Road
City Granite' Falls
State / Zip Code NC 28630
County Caldwell County
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification
Renewal
Existing Unpermitted Discharge
N F ii
X ew aci rty
* Provide a description of the expansion/modification:
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERNUT RENEWAL- SHORT Fly
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities):
0.004 wastewater treatment system consisting of a septic tank
dosing facility, surface sand filter, tablet type chlorinator
and effluent pump station.
5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
School X
Other
Number of Employees
Number of Employees
Number of Homes
Number of Students/Staff
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
Public School
6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply):
Type
RCRA
UIC
NPDES
PSD
NESHAPS
Permit Number
Type
Non -Attainment
Ocean Dumping
Dredge/Fill Permits
Other
Permit Number
7. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls): 1 (one)
8. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact Location of each outfall):
Upper Little River - Catawba River Basin
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privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
r located on Native American lands? (check one)-
YES ❑ NO ❑
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to
the best of my -knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Donald R. Bassinl
Printed Name of Person Signing
Assistant Superintendent
Title
Signature of Applicant` D9rfe Signed .
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or -certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a
similar offense.)
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C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number I NC00 ll
Please print or type
1. Contact Information:
Facility. Name
Oak Hill m n ry School
Owner Name
Caldwell County Schools
Street Address
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
City
Lenoir
State / Zip Code
NC 28645
Telephone Number
( 828) 728-8407
Fax Number
( 828) 728-0012
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
Operator Name
Ron McClure
Street. Address
p 0 Box 840
City
Hudson
State / Zip Code
NC 28638
County
Burke
Telephone Number
( 828 ) 493-1759
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Facility Name (If different from above) Same
Street Address or State Road 460� Oak Hill School Road
City Lenoir
State / Zip Code NC 28645
County Caldwell County
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification *
Existing Unpermitted Discharge
Renewal X New Facility
* Provide a description of the expansion/modification:
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERIVIIT RENEWAL- SHORT
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewa,
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed compo
capacities):
A 3,000 gallon wastewater treatment system consisting of a
dosing tank, sand filter, tablet chlorination and cascade aerator-
5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial
.Commercial
Residential
School X
Other
Number of Employees
Number of Employees
Number of Homes
Number of Students/Staff
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home.park, etc.):
6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply):
Type
RCRA
UIC
NPDES
PSD
NESHAPS
Permit Number
Type
Non -Attainment .
Ocean Dumping
Dredge/Fill Permits
Other
Permit Number
7. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls): 1 (one)
8. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Mountain Run Creek - Catawba River Basin
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iy privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (< 1 MGD flow)
ty located on Native American lands? (check one)
YES ❑
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to
the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
-Donald R. Bassinger
Printed Name of Person Signing
Assistant Superintendent
Title
Signature of Applicarit`�\ k\ `\ . - Da
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides tl`al: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to .exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a
similar offense.)
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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NCDEiTR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear -Mr. Bassinger:
May 6, 2003
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Caldwell County Schools
Caldwell County
On April 24, 2003, the Division of Water Quality inspected the
wastewater treatment facilities serving Baton, Collettsville, Gateway,
Happy Valley, Kings Creek, and Oak Hill Schools. Comments concerning
each of the schools are offered below. Inspection reports are attached.
Due to scheduling difficulties in this agency's laboratory, no samples
were collected. _Compliance judgements were based upon observations and
review of operational records.
BATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit Number NCO030783
Status: Compliance
The discharge from the school's septic tank -subsurface sand filter
was clean and clear in appearance. The operator's log book and
calibration records revealed adequate operational attention. The
facility was judged to be operating in compliance with its discharge
permit.
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May 6, 2003
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COLLETTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES PERMIT Number NCO050075
Status: Compliance
The
system we
excessive
material
facility's effluent was clean and clear; all components of the
re operational. The chlorine contact basin contained an
volume of settled solids. Removal of the accumulated
is needed to Drevent escaue of solids in the
GATEWAY SCHOOL
Compliance Sampling Inspection
NPDES Permit Number NCO041157
Status: Compliance
effluent stream.
The system appeared well maintained. The sand filter was dry,
free of vegetation and accumulated solids.
HAPPY VALLEY SCHOOL
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit Number NCO041181
Status: Compliance
A clean, clear discharge was trickling from the system. The
operating sand bed was partially plugged with fine solids. As
discussed in previous correspondence, the device that alternates flow
to the sand filters should be repaired. Repair of the alternating
device will minimize required operational attention and maximize
longevity of sand in the system. For Happy Valley and other schools at
which water records are used to determine flow, the water records must
be maintained with the wastewater facilitv's data.
KINGS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Compliance Sampling Inspection
NPDES Permit Number NCO041190
Status: Compliance
A chlorinator and de -chlorinator had been installed since this
agency's previous inspection; they appeared to be performing
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ell County Schools
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satisfactorily.. The effluent was clean and clear. Flow was trickling
onto the sand bed and appeared to have been doing so for a period of
time. Repair of the dosing bell should be affected as soon as possible
to insure continued compliance with discharge limits.
OAK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Compliance Sampling Inspection
NPDES Permit Number NCO041220
Status: Compliance
Flow at Oak Hill School appeared to be trickling onto the sand
bed, rather than being "dosed" onto the bed as designed. If needed,
repair of the dosing apparatus should occur.
Your attention to these matters and Mr. Ron McClure's assistance
during the inspections are appreciated. Please contact me at
828-251-6208 if there -are questions or items with which I could be of
help.
Sincerely,
/a�s R. Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
xc: Ron McClure
59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0003
EPA
Approval Expires 7-31-85
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction
Code NPDES yr/mo/day
Inspection Type Inspector
Fac Type
1 IN I
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Section B: Facility Date
xme and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
kTON SCHOOL
10:10
JUNE 1 2000
100 BATON SCHOOL RD
Exit Time/
Permit Expiration Date
2ANITE FALLS NC
10:30 4-24-03
FEBRUARY 28 2005
ime(s) of On -Site Representatives)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
)N MCCLURE, CONTRACT OPERATOR
828-493-1759
ime, Address of Responsible Official
Title
)NNIE BASSINGER
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
114 HICKORY BLVD SW
Phone No.
Contacted
:NOIR NC 28645
828-728-8407
NO
!ction C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not
S
Permit
S
Flow Measurement
N
Pretreatment
S
Operations FL
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S
S
S
S
!ction D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
he discharge from the school's septic tank -subsurface sand filter was clean and clear in
opearance. The operator's log book and calibration records revealed adequate operational
ttention. The facility was judged to be operating in compliance with its discharge permit
ime(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) ,��� f�
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Section A: National Data System Coding
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Section B: Facility Date
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
COLLETTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10:50
JUNE 1 2000
NC HIGHWAY 90
Exit Time/
Permit Expiration Date
COLLETTSVILLE NC
11:10 4-24-03
FEBRUARY 28 2005
Name(s) of On -Site Representative (s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
RON MCCLURE, CONTRACT OPERATOR
828-493-1759
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title
DONNIE BASSINGER
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
1914 HICKORY BLVD SW
Phone No.
Contacted
LENOIR NC 28645
828-728-8407
NO
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not
S
Permit
S
Flow Measurement
N
Pretreatment
M
Operations Et
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
Maintenance
Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S Sludge
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
The facility's effluent -was clean and clear; all components of the system were operational.
The chlorine contact basin contained an excessive volume of settled solids. Removal of the
accumulated material is needed to prevent escape of solids in the effluent stream.
Name and ignature(s) of Inspector(s) JT rnq_3 1Z y��,)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
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Agency/Office
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Date
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Action Taken
Date
Compliance Status
❑ Noncompliance
WCompliance

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Approval Expires 7-31-85
EPA NP®ES Compliance Inspection Report
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
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Section B: Facility Date
ime and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
1TEWAY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
1:20
AUGUST 1 2000
89 DUDLEY SHOALS RD
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
ZANITE FALLS NC
1:40 4-24-03
MARCH 31 2005
ime(s) of On -Site Representative (s) /Title (s)
Phone No(s)
)N MCCLURE, CONTRACT OPERATOR
828-493-1759
tme, Address of Responsible Official
Title
)NNIE BASSINGER
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
14 HICKORY BLVD SW
Phone No.
Contacted
NOIR NC 28645
828-728-8407
NO
ction C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection
CODES
S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not
S
Permit
S
Flow Measurement
N
Pretreatment
S
Operations Et .
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
Maintenance
Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S Sludge
S
S
S
ction D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
ie system appeared well maintained. The
sand filter was dry, free of vegetation and
:cumulated solids.
me(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
TAMES R. REID-'
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Compliance

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Approval Expires 7-31-85
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 215 1 3INCO041181 Ill 12 I03/04/24 117 18 IC I 19 IS I 2012 I
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Section B: Facility Date
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11:20
AUGUST 1 1999
1350 YADKIN RIVER RD
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
LENOIR NC
11:40 4-24-03
OCTOBER 31 2003
Name(s) of On -Site Representative (s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
RON MCCLURE, CONTRACT OPERATOR
828-493-1759
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title
DONNIE BASSINGER
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
1914 HICKORY BLVD SW
Phone No.
Contacted
LENOIR NC 28645
828-728-8407
NO
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory .. M . Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not
S
Permit
S
Flow Measurement
N
Pretreatment
M
Operations ii
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
Maintenance
Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S Sludge
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
A clean, clear discharge was trickling from the system. The operating sand bed was partially
plugged with fine.solids. The device that alternates flow to the sand filters should be
repaired. Repair of the alternating device will minimize the required amount of operational_
attention and maximize the life of sand in the system. For Happy Valley and other schools at
which water records are used to determine flow, the water records must be maintained with the
wastewater facility's data.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
"-JAMES R. RE -
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
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Agency/Office
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Date
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Action Taken
Date
Compliance Status
❑ Noncompliance
Compliance

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Form Approved
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0003
EPA
Approval Expires 7-31-85
NP®ES Compliance Inspection Report
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction
Code NPDES yr/mo/day
Inspection Type Inspector
Fac Type
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Section B: Facility Date
ime and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
NGS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11:55
AUGUST 1 1999
•80 WILKESBORO BLVD
Exit Time/
Permit Expiration Date
NOIR NC
12:45 4-24-03
OCTOBER 31 2003
ime(s) of On -Site Representatives)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
)N MCCLURE, CONTRACT OPERATOR
828-493-1759
ime, Address of Responsible Official
Title
)NNIE BASSINGER
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
14 HICKORY BLVD SW
Phone No.
Contacted
NOIR NC 28645
828-728-8407
NO
-ction C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not
S
Permit
S
Flow Measurement
N
Pretreatment
M
Operations it
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S
S
S
S
ction D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
chlorinator and de -chlorinator had been installed since this agency's previous inspection;
Zey appeared to'be performing satisfactorily. The effluent was clean and clear. Flow was
tickling onto the sand bed and appeared to have been doing so for a period of time. Repair
the dosing bell should be affected as soon as possible to insure continued compliance with
Lscharge limits.
me(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
IAMES R. REID "
le Al-e✓
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
nature of Reviewer FORREST R WESTALL l
Agency/Office
Date
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Regulatory Office Use Only
Lion Taken
Date
Compliance Status
Noncompliance
Compliance

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0003
Approval Expires 7-31-85
PA NP®ES Compliance Inspection Report
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 215 I 3INCO041220 Ill 12 I03/04/24 117 18 IC I 19 IS I 2017 I
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66
67
1
1
69 70
3 1
71
N
1 72
N 1
73
1
1
74 75
1
1
1
1
1
1
80
Section B: Facility Date
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
OAK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1:00
JULY 1 2000
4603 OAK HILL SCHOOL ROAD
Exit Time/
Permit Expiration Date
LENOIR NC
1:15 4-24-03
MARCH 31 2005
Name(s) of On -Site Representative (s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
RON MCCLURE, CONTRACT OPERATOR
828-493-1759
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title
DONNIE BASSINGER
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
1914 HICKORY BLVD SW
Phone No.
Contacted
LENOIR NC 28645
828-728-8407
NO
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not
S
Permit
S
Flow Measurement
N
Pretreatment
M
Operations Ii
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
Maintenance
Disposal
S
S
N
S Sludge
S
S
S
Other:
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
Flow at Oak Hill School appeared to be trickling onto the sand bed, rather than being "dosed"
onto the bed as designed. If needed, repair of the dosing apparatus should occur.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
"-DAMES R. R -
'
/,�
_
-6 `0 3
( .1�1 ze� �j
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
,5
Signat4re ofwer FORREST WESTALL
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Agency/Office
Date
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
b
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken
Date
Compliance Status
Noncompliance
Compliance

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 15, 2000
Mr. Earl Bradshaw
Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
Post Office Drawer 1590
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: Compliance Sampling
Inspections
Caldwell County Schools
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bradshaw:
. On April 27, 2000, the Division of Water Quality
inspected the wastewater treatment facilities serving Baton,
Collettsville, Gateway, Happy Valley, Kings Creek, Oak Hill
and Saw Mills Elementary Schools. Comments concerning each
of the schools are offered below. Inspection reports and
sampling results are attached. Each discharge complied with
the limitations in the respective school's permit. In order
to insure continued compliance, attention to the sand filters
at Happy Valley and Kings Creek Schools is recommended.
BATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Compliance Sampling
NPDES Permit Number
�5tatus: Compliance
Inspection
NCO030783
The effluent was clean and clear; all sample values were
below permitted limitations. Pumping the tanks (which
occurred following the Division of Water Quality's inspection
in 1999) resulted in dramatic improvements in effluent
quality.
INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 59 WOODFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-8414
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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Caldwell County Schools
June 15, 2000
Page Two
COLLETTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Compliance Sampling Inspection
NPDES PERMIT Number NCO050075
\,Status: Compliance
1
The facility's effluent was in compliance with the School's
discharge limitations. Some of the grates over the aeration basin were
rusted and deteriorated to the point of sagging. All structurally
unsound grates covering the package plant must be replaced_
Someone falling into a running aeration basin risks serious injury or
even death.
Gwt�w-
�- LEYkSHOALS SCHOOL
��Compliance Sampling Inspection
NPDES Permit Number NCO041157
RJStatus: Compliance
The system appeared well maintained, and effluent concentrations
were all below maximum levels allowed in the School's discharge permit.
Effluent pH was 4.6 standard units, outside the permitted range.
Rainfall preceding the inspection may have influenced the pH.
HAPPY VALLEY SCHOOL
Compliance Sampling Inspection
NPDES Permit Number NCO041181
,,Status: Compliance
Effluent concentrations complied with the school's
limitations. However, the BOD concentration of 27 mg/1
the monthly average limitation of 30 mg/l. In order to
compliance is maintained, attention to the sand filter
Plugging of the right filter (back to river, facing the
occurring. The operator reported that reworking of the
occur following the school term.
KINGS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
f Compliance Sampling Inspection
':'NPDES Permit Number NCO041190
�,5tatus: Compliance
permitted
was approaching
insure that
is needed.
school) was
filter would
Kings Creek School's discharge concentrations were below permitted
levels. The left sand filter (back to school, facing filters) was
somewhat plugged. Attention to the filter is recommended after
completion of the school year.

or
Caldwell County Schools
June 15, 2000
Page Three
OAK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Compliance Sampling Inspection
g4NPDES Permit Number NC0041220
Status: Compliance
Sample results and observations indicated compliance with
requirements contained in the School's discharge permit. Rainfall
preceding the inspection may have resulted in a low effluent pH value.
SAWMILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NPDES Permit Number NC0041165
Compliance Sampling Inspection
Status: Compliance
All effluent values complied with the limitations in the School's
permit. However, the effluent pH of 3.1 units was outside the
permitted range of 6.0 - 9.0 standard units. Rainfall the afternoon
preceding the inspection may have influenced the pH.value.
Your attention to these matters and Mr. Ron McClure's assistance
during the inspections are appreciated. Please contact me at
828-251-6208 if there are questions or matters which I could be of
help.
Sincerely,
le-2
James R. Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
xc: Ron McClure

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Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB
No. 2040-0003
PA NP®ES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES • yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
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19 u 20 L`J
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Reserved 66
67 L__I__U 69 70 13 I 71 I N I 72 I N uI 73 74
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75 80
Section B: Facility Date
Jame and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
3aton Elementary
10:35 am
000601
'. O. Box 1590
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
-enoir, NC 28645
10:55 am
050228
Jame(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
Zon McClure, Operator
828/496-0372
flame, Address of Responsible Official
Title
:arl Bradshaw
Assistant Superintendent
Phone No.
Contacted
828/728-8407
No
section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsafisfactory
N - Not evaluated/Not applicable
S
Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
S
Flow Measurement
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
N
Pretreatment
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
S
Operations & Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
1ATON SCHOOL 4/27/00
Permit Sample
'arameter Limit Units Value
IOD 30 mg/I 2.6
of Susp Residue 30 mg/I 2
ecal 200 counts/100 ml <2
41-13 as N 3.0 mg/I 2.2
ank was pumped after last inspection; it had not been pumped in a number of years. Pumping resulted in dramatically better effluent.
4ame(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telep hone
Date
AMES R. R
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
;ignaturfiVof Reviewer /'
Agency/Office
DWQ/ARO 828-251-620812
Date
_��2 G '��Q�
Regulatory Office Use Only
fiction Taken
Date
Compliance Status
Noncompliance
Compliance

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Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB
No. 2040-0003
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES • yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN. 1 2 L=J 3 1 NC0030783 11 12 . 000427, 17 18 L__I .
19 IS 1 20 L`-J
Remarks
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Section B: Facility .
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
Baton Elementary
10:35 am
000601
P. Box 1
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lenoir,
Lir, NC 2868645
10:55 am
050228
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
Ron McClure, Operator
828/496-0372
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title
Earl Bradshaw
Assistant Superintendent
Phone No.
Contacted
828/728-8407
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory
N - Not evaluated/Not applicable
S
Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
S
Flow Measurement
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
N
Pretreatment
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
S
Operations & Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
BATON SCHOOL 4127100
Permit Sample
Parameter Limit Units Value
BOD 30 mg/I 2.6
Tot Susp Residue 30 mg/I 2
Fecal 200 counts/100 ml <2
NH3 as N 3.0 m&A 2.2
Tank was pumped after last inspection; it had not been pumped in a number of years. Pumping resulted in dramatically better effluent.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
LAMES R. REID
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Signature of Reviewer
Agency/Office
Date
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken
Date
Compliance Status
11 Noncompliance
Compliance

ON OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
,
F
12,7-Z3SAMPLE
SINTO:
PRIORITY
TYPE
❑AMBIENT
❑ QA
❑ STREAM EFFLUENT
R FRO MRO RHO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS
OtherBM
Other
COMPLIANCE
EEMERGENCY
❑CHAIN
❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT
Shipped by: Bus Cou er, tefl they
OF CUSTODY
❑ ESTUARY
COLLECTORS):Irij%�
For Lab IT.. narr V
Lab Number: ;4
U-0 p (o ;2
Date Received: V
a 7 -0 Q Time: (/ •' / S
Rec'd by:
I From: Bus-Courle an��
DATA ENTRY BY:
S '^ CK:
DATE REPORTED:
.3 — 6 p
Estimated HOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus
STATION LOCATION: ���%
Seed: Yee r No ❑
Chlorinated: Yes'pf No ❑
REMARKS:
Station ,97`- '
O`� �•
�
Date Begin (yy/mm/dd)
Tlme Begin
Date End
Time End
l) PtW9DB DBM
Val" Type
oslte
Sample e
—Ah?
d
AH
T S B
C/
GNXX
1
BOD310
6 mg/i
Chloride 940
mg/I
3 COD Low 335 mg/l
4 . Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 n /IOOmI
5 Coliform: MF Totai 31504 L /100ml
m 6 Colifor: Tube Fecal 31615 /100m1
7 Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /loom(
8 Residue: Total 500 m9/1
9 Volatile 505 mg/l
10 Fixed 510 mg/l
11 Residue: Suspended 530 mg/I
12 Volatile 535 mg/I
13 Fixed 540 mg/l
14 PH 403 units
15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/l
16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/l
17 Alkalinity to pH 9.3 415 mg/l
is Alkalfnity to pH 4.5 410 mg/l
19 TOC 680 mgA
?n Turbidity 76 NTU
Chi a: Trl 32217 ug/1
Chi a: Corr 32209 • ug/l
Pheophytln a 32213 ug/l
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADM[
Cyanide 720 mg/I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Formaldehyde 71890 mg/1
Grease and Oils 656 mg/l
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm,
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols '32730 ug/l
Sulfate 945 mg/I
Sulfide 745 mg/l
NH3 as N 610 mg/i
a , �
TKN as N 625 mgA
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/1
P: Total as P 665 mg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mgA
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
CdCadmium 1027 ug/I
CrChromlum Total 1034 ug/I
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/l
NI-Nlckei 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I
Ag liver 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca -Calcium 116 mg/I
Co -Cobalt 1037 USA
Fe -Iron 1045 ug/I
Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature D.O. mgA pH Alkalinity Acidity•. , : ° c ? .. -...-- _;� r Temperature (C)
PH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 PH,
H
294 10900 is 400 to 82244 431 82243 92242 20
Salinity % Precip►tlon On/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H Mean Stream Depth ft. Stream Width ft.
480 45 32 36 11351 1350 35 64 4
Chi a: Trl 32217 ug/1
Chi a: Corr 32209 • ug/l
Pheophytln a 32213 ug/l
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADM[
Cyanide 720 mg/I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Formaldehyde 71890 mg/1
Grease and Oils 656 mg/l
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm,
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols '32730 ug/l
Sulfate 945 mg/I
Sulfide 745 mg/l
NH3 as N 610 mg/i
a , �
TKN as N 625 mgA
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/1
P: Total as P 665 mg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mgA
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
CdCadmium 1027 ug/I
CrChromlum Total 1034 ug/I
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/l
NI-Nlckei 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I
Ag liver 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca -Calcium 116 mg/I
Co -Cobalt 1037 USA
Fe -Iron 1045 ug/I
Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature D.O. mgA pH Alkalinity Acidity•. , : ° c ? .. -...-- _;� r Temperature (C)
PH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 PH,
H
294 10900 is 400 to 82244 431 82243 92242 20
Salinity % Precip►tlon On/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H Mean Stream Depth ft. Stream Width ft.
480 45 32 36 11351 1350 35 64 4
NH3 as N 610 mg/i
a , �
TKN as N 625 mgA
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/1
P: Total as P 665 mg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mgA
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
CdCadmium 1027 ug/I
CrChromlum Total 1034 ug/I
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/l
NI-Nlckei 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I
Ag liver 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca -Calcium 116 mg/I
Co -Cobalt 1037 USA
Fe -Iron 1045 ug/I
Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature D.O. mgA pH Alkalinity Acidity•. , : ° c ? .. -...-- _;� r Temperature (C)
PH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 PH,
H
294 10900 is 400 to 82244 431 82243 92242 20
Salinity % Precip►tlon On/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H Mean Stream Depth ft. Stream Width ft.
480 45 32 36 11351 1350 35 64 4
Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature D.O. mgA pH Alkalinity Acidity•. , : ° c ? .. -...-- _;� r Temperature (C)
PH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 PH,
H
294 10900 is 400 to 82244 431 82243 92242 20
Salinity % Precip►tlon On/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H Mean Stream Depth ft. Stream Width ft.
480 45 32 36 11351 1350 35 64 4

United States Environ it Protection Agency Form Approved
F PP
Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003
PA R1P®ES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES . yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1. U 2 [5 1 3 NCO0500.75 11 12 000427 17 18 IS L-1 19 I� I 20 L-J
Remarks
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Section B: FacilityL Date
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
Collettsville Elementary
11:15 am
000601
Post Office Box 1590
Lenoir, NC 28645
Exit Time/Date
11:50 am
Permit Expiration Date
050228
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
Ron McClure, Operator
828/496-0372
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title
Earl Bradshaw
Assistant Superintendent
Phone No.
Contacted
828/728-8407
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not applicable
S
Permit
S
Flow Measurement
N
Pretreatment
S
Operations & Maintenance
Records/Reports
Laboratory
Compliance Schedules
Sludge Disposal
S
S
N
S
Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Self -Monitoring Program
Other:
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
COLLETSVILLE SCHOOL 4/27/00
Permit Sample
Parameter Limit Units Value '
BOD 30 mg/I 11
Tot Susp Residue 30 mg/I 11
pH 6-9 std units 6.8
25 min Aeration Basin Set Solids were 750 ml/l, Aeration Basin D.O. was 0.5 me. Operator increased run time and opened air valves at the time of inspection.
REPLACE RUSTED GRATES (WITH STRUCTURAL DETERIORATION) OVER AERATION BASIN.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
JAMES R EID
�L
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208�/1
ora
S.&4 of Rev' wer
Agency/Office
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Date
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken
Date
Compliance Status
Noncompliance
v� Compliance

FNTY
ON OFENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
,�G PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE
S1N ❑AMBIENT ❑ ❑ ®EFFLUENT
RET PORT O: RO RO MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS QA STREAM
AT BM
Other VWCOMPLiANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT
OF CUSTODY
Shipped by: Bus Co er, taff Other ❑EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S):� % Q
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus
Seed: Yes ❑ NoF_ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No P
Statlon #f Date Begin (y
,
oo 4 Qpag
1 BOD5 310 mg/I
2 COD High 340 mg/I
3
COD Low 335 mg/1
4
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100m1
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100m1
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100m1
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/I
9
Volatile 505 mg/I
10
Fixed 510 mg/I
11
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/I
12
Volatile 535 mg/1
13
Fixed 540 mg/I
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/1
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I
17
Alkallnity:to pH 8.3 415 mgA
1s
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/1
19 TOC 690 mg/I
20 .' Turbidity 76 NTU
Begin I Date End (Time End IDepth M DB DBM
Chloride 940 mg/I
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/l
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/1
Grease and Oils 556 mg/I
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm.
MBAS 38260 mg/1
Phenols '32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 mgA
Sulfide 745 mg/I
Fnr 1. h tine nary v
Lab Number: 0:0
o (32 6 3
Date Received: 1{
--A) -CiC Time: �•/
Rec'd by: '.—
I From: Bus-Courler6and Ole,
DATA ENTRY BY:
Q
4 " CK:
DATE REPORTED:
5— ' �J - d t7
A H L
NH3 as N 610 mg/I
TKN as N 625 mg/I
NO2 plus NOS as N 630 mg/1
P: Total as P 665 mg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mg/I
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
CdCadmium 1027 ug/I
CrChromium:Tota11034 ugA
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I
NI -Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
Zn-Zlnc 1092 ug/I
Ag ilver 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca-Calclum 916 mg/1
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045 ugA
T S B C G GNXX
LI-Lithium 1132 ug/l
Mg-Magneslum 927 mg/1
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/I
Na-Sodfum 929 mg/l
Arsenlc:Total 1002 ug/I
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/I
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/I
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosplwrus Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
I Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics
Forgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd) I
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mg/l
pH
AlkalinityIi
'
Acldlty.�.:, :.'� '..f
AlrTe' rhperature(C)
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
2
94
10
300 .
400 It
82244 431
82243 82242
20
Salinity %
Precipltion on/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity M/H can Stream Depth ft.
Stream Width ft.
480
45
32
36 11351
1350 135
64 14
miss

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OMB
No. 2040-0003
FPA7
Approval Expires 7-31-85
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
- Section A: National Data System Coding
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Section B: FacilityDate
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
Gateway (formerly Dudley) School
1:45 pm
950601
P. Box
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lenoir,
Lir, NC 2868645
2:05 pm
000630
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
Ron McClure, Operator
8281496-0372
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title
Earl Bradshaw
Assistant Superintendent
Phone No.
Contacted
828/728-8407
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory
N - Not evaluated/Not applicable
S
Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
S
Flow Measurement
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
N
Pretreatment
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
S
Operations & Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other.
S
S
N
S
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
GATEWAY SCHOOL (formerly Dudley) 4127/00
Permit Sample
Parameter Limit Units Value
BOD 30 mg/I 2.4
Tot Susp Residue 30 mg/I 7
Fecal Coliform 200 counts/100 ml <2
pH 6-9 std units 4.6
Rain had fallen the afternoon prior to inspection; pH may have been affected. Sand filter was level and well raked. Approximately 40 students at this school.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
JAM RE1D
112 Ae�L�
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
S' ur f Rev' wer
Agency/Office
Date
X.
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Tak9
Date
Compliance Status
❑ Noncompliance
Compliance

ION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
L PRIORITY
SAMPLE TYPE
BASIN �'�(
REPORT TVARO RO MRO HBO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS ❑AMBIENT El
❑ STREAM Lew
rM EFFLUENT
OthererAT B COMPLIANCE El CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT
Lab Number: '44) Q Q .7 b i
Date Received: t{ - a ' U 0 Time: Ll
Rec'd by: ey - I From: Bus -Courier end D I
DATA ENTRY BY: CK• i&_
OF CUSTODY
Shipped by: Bus Courier , Staft, Other ❑EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY DATE REPORTED: $^ — 3 — O O
COLLECTOR(S): Sj
Estimated DOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION:
Seed: Yes,X No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes $ No ❑ REMARKS:
Chloride 940 mg/1
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color, pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/l
Fluoride 951 mg/1
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I
Grease and Oils 556 mgA
Hardness Total900 mg/l
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 Iq/i
Sulfide 745 mg/I
NH3 as N 610 mgA
TKN as N 625 mg/1
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mgA
P: Total as P 665 mg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mgA
P: Dissolved as P 666 mgA
CdCadmlum 1027 ug/I
CrChromlum Tatal 1034 ug/I
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I
NI -Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
Zn-Zlnc 1092 ug/I
Ag-Sliver 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca -Calcium 916 mg/1
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045 ug/I
LI-Llthlum 1132 ug/I
Mg -Magnesium 927 mgA
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/I
Na-Sodlum 929 mg/1
Arsenic. -Total 1002 ug/l
Se-Selenlum 1147 ug/I
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/I
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd)
Phytdalk*ion ti....
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (LI
D.O. mg/I
PH
Alkalinity
Acidity = "!. f
Air TdtnpeiaEure (C)
PH 8.3 PH 4.5
pH 4.5 pH
94
10
300 1.
400 1.
82244 431
82243 822 "l= §,,; S
20
Salinity
Preclpitlon on/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity
ty Turbidity Severity
"•-�
Wind Velocity M/H[eari3tre3m DepfR�it
Stream�Lllkith ft.
48045
32
36
1351 1350
35 4 14

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FPA 7NPI)ES
Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB
No. 2040-0003
Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 u 2 I5 I 3 NC00411.81 11 12 000427 17 18 l
t�I
19 L___I 20 u
Remarks
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I
2' Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA
Reserved 66
67 I__I__ U 69 70 13 I 71 onI (\J I 72 I jN uI 73 74
u
75 80
Section B: Facility Date
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
Happy Valley Elementary
12:00 pm
990801
P. O. Box 1590
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lenoir, NC 28645
12:15 pm
031031
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
Ron McClure, Operator
828/496-0372
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title
Earl Bradshaw
Assistant Superintendent
Phone No.
Contacted
828/728-8407
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory
N - Not evaluated/Not applicable
S
Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
S
Flow Measurement
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
N
Pretreatment
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
S
Operations & Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other:
S
S
S
N
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
HAPPY VALLEY SCHOOL 4/27/00
Permit Sample
Parameter Limit Units Value
BOD 30 mg/I 27
Tot Susp Residue 30 mg/I 10
pH 6-9 std units 5.9
Rain had fallen the afternoon prior to inspection; pH may have been affected. Right sand filter (back to river, facing school) was somewhat plugged. Operator
reported that sand is to be replaced after school is out.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
JA R. EID
�' '
�'C�
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Si ure'of Revi er
Agency/Office
Date
J
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken
Date
Compliance Status
❑ Noncompliance
lif Compliance

N OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
�.
D
SIN❑AMBIENT
rO
PRIORITY
SAMPLE TYPE
y'
TO: RO RO MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS
❑ QA
❑ STREAM I4rl
EFFLUENT
AT
® ❑
❑ ❑
Other
Otherer
COMPLIANCE CHAIN
LAKE
INFLUENT
OF CUSTODY
❑
❑
Shipped by: Bus Courier, toff, then
EMERGENCY
ESTUARY.
COLLECTOR(S):( �)
Eatfmated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus
STATION LOCATION: "
Y ('14)
d
See : Yes ❑ No Chlorinated: Yee ❑ No REMARKS:
Station ` Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End De t DM B DBM V 1 T
1
BOD5 310 a mg/I
2
COD High 340 mg/I
3
COD Low 335 mg/I
4
Collform: MF Fecal 31616 /loo-
5
Collform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
6
Collform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Collform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/1
9
Volatile 505 mg/I
10
Fixed 510 mg/I
11
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/I
12
Volatile 535 mg/i
13
Fixed 540 mg/I
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/I
1)3
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I
19
TOC 680 mg/I
20
Turbidity 76 NTU
Fnr Lah riuo ANr V
Lab Number: 0o
V 3 C"S
,
Date Received: 00 Time:
R_ ec'd by:
From: Bus-Courle -Hand D
DATA ENTRY BY:
�" CK: <<'—'
DATE REPORTED:
p a ue ype Compoefte Sample Ty
D A H L T S B C G GNXX
--
Chloride 940
mg/I
Chi a: Tri 32217
ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209
ug/I
Pheophytin a 32213
ug/l
Color: True 80
Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83
ADMI
Color: pH 7.6 82
ADMI
Cyanide 720
mg/I
Fluoride 951
mg/1
Formaldehyde 71880
mg/i
Grease and 0119-556
mg/1
Hardness Total900
mg/I
Specific Cond. 95
uMhos/cm2
MBAS 38260
mg/I
Phenols '32730
ug/I
Sulfate 945
mg/I
Sulfide 745
m0/1
NH3 as N 610 mg/i
TKN as N 625 mg/I
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/l
P: Total as P 665 mg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mgA
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
Cd-Cadmium 1027 ugA
Cr-Chromium --Total1034 ugA
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I
NI -Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I
Zn-Zinc 1092 ugA
Ag fiver 1077 ug/I
Al -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca-Calclum 916 mg/1
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -iron 1045 ugA
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mgA
pH
Alkalinity
Acidity
Air Temperature (C)
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
2
94
10
300 •
400 .
82244 431
82243 182242
20
Salinity %
Preclpltion (In/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity
Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity M/H
can Stream Depth ft.
Stream Width ft.
480
45
32
136
1351
1350 135
64 14
.

United States Enviror al Protection Agency
Form Approved
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB
No. 2040-0003
PA NP®ES Compliance Inspection Report
Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES. yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
LJ. 2 u 3 1 NC00411.90 11 12 000427 17 18 lJ
19 u 20 u
Remarks
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlI
21 Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA
Reserved 66
67 [_M 69 70 13 71 72 73 74
u
75 Lj 80
SecttiioonJB: Facility Date
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
Kings Creek Elementary
12:45 pm
990801
P. O. Box 1590
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lenoir NC 28645
1:05 pm
031031
Name(s) of On -Site Rep resentative(s)/fitle(s)
Phone No(s)
Ron McClure, Operator
828/496-0372
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title
Earl Bradshaw
Assistant Superintendent
Phone No.
Contacted
828/728-8407
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory
N - Not evaluated/Not applicable
S
Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
S
Flow Measurement
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
N
Pretreatment
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
S
Operations & Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
KINGS CREEK SCHOOL 4/27/00
Permit Sample
Parameter Limit Units Value
BOD 30 mg/I 20
Tot Susp Residue 30 mg/I 17
pH 6-9 std units 6.8
Left sand filter (back to school, facing filters) was somewhat plugged.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telep hone
Date
JA. REID
DWQ/IRO 828-251-6208
o
Revie r
Agency/Office
Date
DWQ/IRO 828-251-6208
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken
Date
Compliance Status
❑ Noncompliance
_
Compliance

ON OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD- For Lab Use ONLY
LAB FORM (DM1)
rE
PRIORITY
SAMPLE TYPESIN
AMBIENT
QA
❑ STREAM
JpJ
EFFLUENT
TO: R FRO MRO RRO Wa�RO.ROWSRO TS
AT Otheerr
Other
RCOMPLiANCE
❑ CHAIN
❑ LAKE
❑
INFLUENT.
Shipped by: Bus Courier, taff Other
❑EMERGENCY
OF CUSTODY
❑ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S):
Lab Number: A b O O J% (O
Date Received: 1% - i d 0 Time: 7 fs^
Rec'd by: cis I From: Bus -Courier and D
DATA ENTRY BY: CK: <—
DATE REPORTED: 3 - 0 O
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION:A e-
Seed: Yes ❑ Nopl- Chlorinated: Yee ❑ No REMARKS:
Station # Date Begin (yy/ m/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End De th M B DBM Value T 'y 60
/I90 P Type Composite Sample
(/ �,�.7 U © A H L T S B C GNXX
1
BOD5 310 p mg/I
2
COD High 340 mg/I
3
COD Low 335 mg/I
4
Conform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100m1
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /loom,
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100m1
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/I
9
Volatile 505 mg/I
10
Fixed 510 mg/I
11
Residue: Suspended 530 / mg/I
12
Volatile 535 mg/I
13
Fixed 540 mg/I
14
PH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/I
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I
19
TOC 68o mg/I
gn
.Turbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/I
Chi a: Trl 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/1
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADM,
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I
Grease and Oils 556 mg/I
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 mgA
Sulfide 745 mg/I
NH3 ae N 610 mg/I
TKN as N 625 mg/I
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I
P: Total as P 665 mg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mg/I
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
CdCadmium 1027 ug/I
Cr-Chromlum:Tota11034 u9A
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/1
NI -Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ugA
Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I
Ag over 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/1
Ca-Calclum 916 mg/I
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045 ugA
LI-Lithium 1132 ug/I
Mg-Magneslum 927 mg/I
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/1
Na-Sodium 929 mg/I
Arsenic -Total 1002 ug/I
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/I
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/I
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
I 1 Acid Herbicides I
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics 1
Acid Extractable Organics
,Kurggable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd)
.w
r - '-`mow !+. ii•
'4
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mgA
pH
Alkalinity
pH 8.3 PH 4.5
Acidity
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
Air Temperature (C)'
2
94
Salinity %
30
Precipltlon On/day)
300 .
Cloud Cover %
400 it
Wind Direction (Deg)
82244 431
Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity
82243 182242
Wind Velocity MAI can Stream Depth ft.
20
Stream Width ft.
480
145
32
36
1351 1350 135
64 14
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United States Environ it Protection Agency Form Approved
Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003
PA NP®ES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 N 2 15 1 3 1 NCO041220 11 12 000427 1.7 18 IJ 19 IS 20 L21
Remarks
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
2' Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 66
67 L� 69 70 � 3 � 71 I N I 72 [ L N ] 73 74 75 80
�J Section B: FacilityDate
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
Oak Hill Elementary School
1:15 pm
000701
P. O. Box 1590
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lenoir, NC 28645
1:30 pm
050331
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
Ron McClure, Operator
828/496-0372
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Earl Bradshaw
Title
Assistant Superintendent
Phone No.
828/728-8407
Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection
CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory
N - Not evaluated/Not applicable
S
Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
S
Flow Measurement
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
N
Pretreatment
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
S
Operations & Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
OAK HILL SCHOOL 4/27/00
Permit
Sample
Parameter
Limit
Units
Value
BOD
30
mg/I
10
Tot.Susp Residue
30
mg/I
4
Fecal Coliform
200
counts/100 ml
<2
pH
6-9
std units
5.9
Rain had fallen the afternoon
prior to inspection; rain may
have affected pH.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/reIephone
Date
JA R. EID
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Sig t re of Re iewer
/
Agency/Office
Date
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action T en
Date
Compliance Status
11 Noncompliance
Ek Compliance

N OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1) For Lab Use ONLY
777 L PRIORITY Lab Number: ; �(�- �?'.0
SAMPLE TYPE % l/ -v C FBASIN � ]-� ��'�" j'�/ / Date Received: 7 ` Time: �� O D
. ARO RO MRO RRO WaRO WiRWSROTS❑AMBIENT QA STREAM 13EFFLUENT Rec'd b : cr- From: Bus -Courier- and eOherW COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT DATA ENTRY BY: - CK:
OF CUSTODY
Shipped by: Bus r, w Other ❑ EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY
DATE REPORTED: S- ? -D O
COLLECTOR(Sh / Y%
Estimated ROD Range: 0-5/5-25/2"5/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION: �(L lC ' / zq V
Seed: Y6 ,` - No Chlorinated: Yes Qb No ❑ REMARKS:
Station Date Begin (yy/ m/dd) Time Be in Date End g Time End Dept M B DBM Value Type Composite Sample T e
COO Z Zd OC} D Z r A H L T S B C GNXX ." .
BODS 310 v

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Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB
No. 2040-0003
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES • yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
t o 2 3 NC00411.65 11 12 000427, 17 18 L_J
�t lI
t9 u 20 LLI
Remarks
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I
Z' Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA
Reserved 66
67 I__I� 69 70 13 I 71 I (\J I 72 I �I 73 I I I 174
u
75 Li j 80
Section B: Facility Date
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
Sawmills School
10:01 am
950601
P. O. Box 1590
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lenoir, NC 28645
10:25 am
000531
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
Ron McClure, Operator
828/496-0372
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title
Earl Bradshaw
Assistant Superintendent
Phone No.
Contacted
828/728-8407
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory
N - Not evaluated/Not applicable
S
Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
S
Flow Measurement
Laboratory
Effluent/Receiving Waters
N
Pretreatment
Compliance Schedules
Self -Monitoring Program
S
Operations & Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other:
S
S
N
S
S
S
S
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
SAWMILLS SCHOOL 4/27/00
Permit Sample
Parameter Limit Units Value
BOD 30 mg/I <2
Tot Susp Residue 30 mg/I 1
Fecal Coliform 200 counts/100 ml <2
NH-2 as N 7.7 me 1.1
pH 6-9 std units 3.1
Rain haad fallen the afternoon prior to inspection; rain may have affected pH.
Filter was well raked. Connection to the Town of Sawmills system and abandonment of this system is anticipated to occur within the next few weeks.
Name( Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Agency/Office/Telephone
Date
JANKSR.R ID 52
z zfe�__z
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208(Z_J&'
Sig a of Reviewer
Agency/Office
Date
,12�
JZL
DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken
Date
Compliance Status
EI Noncompliance
9 Compliance

N OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
For r_„ h rr.e nivr v
/PRIORITY
VA
SAMPLE TYPE
❑AMBIENT
ElQA
❑STREAM
®EFFLUENT
TO:SINR
FRO MRO RRO WeRO WFRO WSRO TS
BM
®COMPLIANCE
El
❑LAKE
Ot
Other
CHAIN
❑ INFLUENT
Shipped
❑EMERGENCY
OF CUSTODY
❑ESTUARY
by: Bus Courier, taf Other
COLLECTOR(S): �? //,
Lab Number:
Date Received: 1/-J 2-0 0 Time: S
Rec'd by: 4­ From: Bus -Courier and D I
DATA ENTRY BY: G - CK:
DATE REPORTED: S -/O -- O 0
I
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION:
Seed: Yes`. NOD Chlorinated: Yes No ❑ REMARKS:
IK
Stall o / // Begin Date
9 (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End Depth M B DBM Value Type Composite Semple Type
t I O� r A H L T S 8 C/;.G GNXX
1
iavuo oAV G mg/1
2
COD High 340 mgA
3
COD Low 335 mg/I
4
Coliform: MP Fecal 31616 /IOOmI
b
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100m1
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/I
9
Volatile 505 mg/I
10
Fixed 510 mg/I
11
Residue: Suspended 530 ( rng/I
12
Volatile 535 mg/I
13
Fixed 540 mg/1
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/1
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I
19
TOC 680 mg/I
gn
irurbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/1
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/1
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/1
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMF
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/1
Fluoride 951 mg/l
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/l
Grease and Oils 556 mg/I
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm,
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 mg/I
Sulfide 745 mg/I
NH3 as N 610 / r mg/I
TKN as N 625 mgA
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I
P: Total as P 665 mg/1
PO4 as P 70507 mg/I
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
CdCadmlum 1027 ugA
Cr-ChromiunuTatal1034 ugA
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I
Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ugA
Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I
Ag Ilver 1077 ug/I
Al -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca-Calclum 916 mgA
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045 ugn
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mgA
pH
Alkalinity
Acidity
Air Temperature (C)
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
2
94
10
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400 1 r
82244 431
82243 182242
20
Salinity %
Precipitlon On/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity M/H can Stream Depth ft.
Stream Width ft.
480
45
32
36
1351 1350
35 64
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Caldwell County Schools
Earl (Junie) Bradshaw
Associate Superintendent
1914 Hickory Blvd., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
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Telephone [phone]
_ August 1, 2000
Fax [phone]
System Performance Annual Rep-ort -
- North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Attn: Ken T. Stevens, Director
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Stevens: -
Enclosed are the Performance Annual Reports for
the following schools:
Baton Elementary School
NC0030783
Collettsville Elementary School
NC0050075
Gateway Alternate School
NC0041157
Happy Valley Elementary School
NC0041181
Kings Creek Elementary School
NC0041190
Oak Hill Elementary School
NC0041220
Sawmills Elementary School
NC0041165
As stated in the reports, each report will be posted in conspicuous areas at each school
and made available for the public at each school office and at the superintendent's office.
If you need additional information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Earl radshaw
Associate Superintendent
Enclosures --
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DENR Regional Office
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