NC0041157_Regional Office Historical File 1980 to 2014

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.
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Earl Bradshaw, Associate Superintendent Date
Caldwell County Schools

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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
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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]
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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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'PLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
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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PPLICATION' FOR PERNUT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
y 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/
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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PPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
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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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
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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
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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��,)
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Date
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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
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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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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 "
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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 -
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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ON OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
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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
21 Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 66
67 I I I 169 70 3 71 I N I 72 N 73 L_L_Lj 74 75 80
LL_L_I ►�
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

United States Enviro tal Protection Agency
Form Approved
Washington, U.C. 20460
OMB
No. 2040-0003
FPA7
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
IN 1 2LJ 3 1 NC004115711 12 000427 17 18 S
19 IS 1 20I` I
Remarks ,
Il.IIIIIIIIIIIIIillllllllllllllllllll'Illllllllll
" Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA
Reserved 66
67 I__I� 69 70 I—J � 3 I 71 I N I 72 [N ' 73 � 74
75. 80
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

United States Environ al Protection Agency Form Approved
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
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Other
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❑
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❑EMERGENCY
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❑ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S):
Lab Number: A b O O J% (O
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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)
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Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mgA
pH
Alkalinity
pH 8.3 PH 4.5
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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
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20
Stream Width ft.
480
145
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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
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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
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Reserved 66
67 I__I� 69 70 13 I 71 I (\J I 72 I �I 73 I I I 174
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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
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DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208(Z_J&'
Sig a of Reviewer
Agency/Office
Date
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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
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®EFFLUENT
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FRO MRO RRO WeRO WFRO WSRO TS
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®COMPLIANCE
El
❑LAKE
Ot
Other
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❑ 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
300 It
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
4

Caldwell County Schools
Earl (Junie) Bradshaw
Associate Superintendent
1914 Hickory Blvd., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
-
_
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 --
c: Jim Reid
DENR Regional Office
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99/10 .0050 LESSTHAN 4.8 8.35 16.00 6.5-6.5
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MINIMUM .0050 LESSTHAN LESSTHAN 1.12 5.00 6.400
UNIT MGD MG/L MG/L MG/L 4/100ML UG/L DEG.0 SU

/MP 04/25/2000
COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE 2
PERMIT--NC0041190 PIPE--001 REPORT PERIOD: 9903-0002 LOC---E
LITY--CALDWELL CO SCH-KINGS CREEK DESIGN FLOW-- .0060 CLASS--1
.TION--LENOIR REGION/COUNTY--01. CALDWELL
00600 00665
TOTAL- N PHOS-TOT
9/12
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00/02
AVERAGE
MAXIMUM
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1. Article Addressed to:
1,1IR.. EARL BRADSiIAW
�ASSIS'TANT SUPERINTENDENT
�CALDWELL COUNT' SCHOOLS
'POST OFFICE BOX 1590
LENOIR, NC 28645
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59 WOODI:IN PLACE
ASIIEVILLE. NC 28801

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NPDES PERMIT NUMBER NC_
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
February 16, 2010
Dr. Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, N.C. 28645
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO041157
Gateway Alternate 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 30,
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.
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].
cc: Central Files
Ashe lleUegional:Office/S;arface WX7f9r 6ecti n�
�NPDES Unit �_1-
Sin erely,
,,Voleen H. Sullins
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NCO041157
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
Gateway Alternative School WWTP
1889 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Upper Little River in subbasin 03-08-32 of 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, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on March 31, 2015.
Signed this day February 16, 2010.
Ge%en H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO,
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 0.004 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ Septic tank [4000 gallons] with dual dosing
♦ Surface sand filters
♦ Tablet chlorination with contact chamber [500 gallons]
♦ Inline dechlorination 8v wet well
♦ Effluent wet well with 2 alternating pumps
This facility is located at the Gateway Alternative School WWTP off Dudley Shoals
Road in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the Upper Little River, classified WS-IV waters in hydrologic unit
03050101 of the Catawba River Basin.

81° 22'30"
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Stream class: wS-tv
Caldwell County Schools
Subbasin: 30832
Gateway Alternate School
Receiving Stream: Upper Little River,
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Permit NCO04 1157
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below: -
PARAMETER .
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
'Measurement,`
Frequency
, Sample.Type'
.Sample Location:
Flow
0.004 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
NHa as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28 Ng/L
21Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent .
Footnotes:
1. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including field -
certified]. 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.
B3Tass
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
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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).
DWO 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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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of. the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
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 limit)
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.
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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, 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 diider 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 knouvingly 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 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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e Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 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 Pem-littee 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:
"/ 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 (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 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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Section 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.02011.
The ORC of each Class I 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 least weekly
➢ 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 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 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.
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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
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:ned and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 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 15A NCAC 2H.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
1. 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.htni) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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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 122.41]:
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 Enttv
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 122.41 (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, 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 122.410) (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 122.410) (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.
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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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 / DWQ / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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';
(l) 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 Reguirements
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 (POTA)
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 Vs receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTWs sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly 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 may result from the change of the
quantity or iquality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
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 WWI'P.
The Perrr}ittee shall report such discharges into the W,`TP 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)]
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 (f) (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 (0 (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 214.0905 [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 CHWA) 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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mittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
..rusted 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 2H.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 (0 (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 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 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(�(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 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 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(0(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2)]
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 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(0(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
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For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatmerrt 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 Summary (EPS)
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 (IDSF)
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. [15A NCAC 2H .0903(b(35), 0908(b)(51 and 0905 and 40
CFR 403.8(0(2)(vii�],
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 NCO041157
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
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Gateway Alternative School WWTP
1889 Dudley Shoals Road
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Upper Little River 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, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on March 31, 2010.
Signed this day April 20, 2005.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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 0.004 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank
♦ Surface sand filter
♦ Tablet chlorinator
♦ Effluent pump station
This facility is located at the Gateway Alternative School WWTP at 1889 Dudley
Shoals Road in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the Upper Little River, classified WS-IV waters in the Catawba River
Basin.

Permit NCO041157
Z&. tJL.) 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
0.004 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
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorin
28.0 ug/I
2/Week
Grab
Effluent'
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1 Limit takes effect December 1, 2006. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor TRC (with no
effluent limit).
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.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
April 20, 2005
Mr. Donald R. Bassinger, Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit NCO041157
Gateway Alternative School WWTP
Caldwell County
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 May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on February 2, 2005.
Note that the Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit in this permit takes effect December 1, 2006. If you wish to
explore dechlorination options in order to comply with the limit, consult the enclosed guidance document.
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 this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone
number [phone], extension 539.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. ANILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville_ Regional Office / Surface- Water -Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Permit NCO041157
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
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Gateway Alternative School WWTP
1889 Dudley Shoals Road
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Upper Little River 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, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on March 31, 2010.
Signed this day April 20, 2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SBJSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO041157
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 feom 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 0.004 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank
♦ Surface sand filter
♦ Tablet chlorinator
♦ Effluent pump station
This facility is located at the Gateway Alternative School WWTP at 1889 Dudley
Shoals Road in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified- on the attached
map into the Upper Little River, classified WS-IV waters in the Catawba River
Basin.

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Longitude: 81122'221,
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Stream Class: WS-IV
Subbasin- 30832
Receiving Stream: Upper Little River
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Caldwell County Schools
Gateway Alternate School
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Permit NCO041157
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
LIMCTS
MflN1TORING
REQUIREMENTS
I;HARACTRI$i ICS
ry
Mostly
Da�gr
Measurer�ent
Sarnpte T�+pe
s Sample L�cat[on
e___._
.Nlazimum
Flow
0.004 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
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
28.0 ug/I
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Limit takes effect December 1, 2006. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor TRC (with no
effluent limit).
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.

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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.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, 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 Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24.hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more 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
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four 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 122.3)
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. The Division expects that 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.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. 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).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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.
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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, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authoritv
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 Clean Water Act.
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 Clean Water Act 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
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 requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 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 $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act 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. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knorvin� 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.
[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 $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 II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [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 which has 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
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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JF7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of thi:
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remaindej
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
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]
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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]:
"/ 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
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 Tide 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) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. .012eration 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 I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and 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
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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)].
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
(CA-
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)]
0) 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.
p) 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
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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: 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 II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. 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
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 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 15A NCAC 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.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. 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 (NIR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th 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:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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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
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 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 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 [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;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
Inspection and Eritry
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 [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
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.410)].
soon as possible of any planned physical alterations" or
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) 0).
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 to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
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 permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act, [40 CFR 122.410) (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.
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Twenty-four I-Iour 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 Pernuftee 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 122.410) (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 II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitfe&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 0) (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 directly to receiving
waters 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 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.
11. 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
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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.
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.
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 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.
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";
0) 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
0 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';
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (l 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 MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following-
1 Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger 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 of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. 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. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. 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;
b. Pollutants which will 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;
c: Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. 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;
e. 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;
£ Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. 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;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
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 discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
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 Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 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.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The-Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS-)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
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.S.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (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 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H -.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 Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
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.
POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
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. 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
once per calendar year;
8. SIU 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 2H .0908.
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 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.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports , AR)
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 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 twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
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 Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summar (EPS)
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
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). 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 SIUs 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 Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) 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.
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.
13. Funding; and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
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..
Version 612012003

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvada, III
Governor Director Secretary
January 28, 2014
Jeff Church
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Gateway Alternate School WWTP
Permit No: NCO041157
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
On January 15, 2014, I conducted a Compliance Sampling Inspection of the Gateway School wastewater
facility. The facility was marginally compliant with permit NC0041157. There are areas that need to be
addressed for compliance to be achieved.
Two areas specifically need immediate attention. There appears to be an illicit discharge draining to a gutter
drain. At the corner of the white brick building (Picture 1) a small (-2") pipe was draining water from inside
the building into a black corrugated roof drain extension pipe which was discharging onto the driveway. This
pipe needs to be connected to the adjacent sewer drain, also seen in the picture. The next area that needs
immediate attention is the flow of storm water onto the septic tank (Picture 2). There have recently been
improvements made to storm water flows alongside the sand filter bed. However, the storm water flows
draining from the driveway, roof drain and other impervious areas uphill of the septic tank continue to drain
onto the septic tank. Perhaps a berm can be installed alongside the driveway to direct storm flows into the
wooded area near the bottom.
Once these repairs are made, please contact me so we can discuss the possibility of changing this permit.
Gateway is currently under an Individual NPDES wastewater permit. It is possible that this school can go under
a General NPDES wastewater permit. A General permit would save the school annual fees, as well as operation
cost. Upon discussions with Steve Soots, it is reported that the school only functions for —50 students (and staff)
and has a daily flows of less than 1,000 gallons. If this remains the intended use of this facility, it may be worth
considering this change of permits. Another money saving item to this change would be flows could be
directed back to the original discharge location; therefore the pump station associated with this system would no
longer be needed. I have attached an application and the .General permit for your consideration. Again please
contact me to discuss this option.
Water Quality Regional Operations —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wglws
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Gateway School
January 28, 2014
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional areas that need your attention. If you or your staff
have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
- � /�/Vw
Linda Wi2as
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc. Inspection Report, N CG550000 Permit and Application
Cc: WaterTech (e-copy)
Steve Soots (e-copy) f
Central Office
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G:\WR\WQ\Caldwell\Wastewater\Minors\Gateway Alternate School 41157\CSI. Jan20141tr.doc

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 5I 31 NCO041157 111 121 14/01/15 117 18I S I 19I S I 201 I
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIII II16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA—------- ----=-----
74 751 I I I I I I 180
67 I 169 7013 I 71 I I 72 I N I 73Lj
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:00 AM 14/01/15
10/04/01
Gateway Alternate School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1889 Dudley Shoals Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
12:00 PM 14/01/15
15/03/31
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 Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review N 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/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO041157 I11 12I 14/01/15 117 18ISI
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Present during the inspection was Jerry Younce.
The pipe discharging water from inside the white brick building to the gutter drain needs to be directed to the
sewer system.
There is a significant amount of stormwater flows that are flowing onto/into the septic tank. These flows
need to be redirected.
The lid to the distribution box and possibly the distribution lines need to be evaluated for replacement.
(Note to file: email January 17, 2014, between Charles Weaver and Linda Wiggs)
Caldwell County Schools should consider the money saving option of going to a NCG550000 permit.
Applicability of the system: existing single pass discharging less than 1,000 gallons per day.
Treatment system includes septic tank, sandfilter, disinfection, dechlorination and step/cascade discharge.
The system also has a pump station as a result of increased flows decades ago. This pump station is high
maintenance and cost. The pump station would no longer be necessary under the NCG550000 permit;
discharge to the adjacent stream could resume.
The Gateway school does not operate a kitchen and. has —50 students and staff.
Later date discussions with Steve Soots revealed well record flows from 2012-2013 indicate that daily flows
for this facility are <1,000 gallons. A water leak during February 2012 was the exception.
Effluent Sample Results:
Fecal Coliform - 1 colony/100ml
TSS - <6.2 mg/I
BOD - <2 mg/I
Page # 2

Permit: NCO041157
Inspection Date: 01/15/2014
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Owner - Facility: Gateway Alternate 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 ■ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The overall facility is well kept. Recently stormwater flows were redirected
away from the sandfilter bed along newly installed swales. However, there are still
stormwater flows getting to this system from the paved area uphill of the septic tank.
This has to be fixed. The school needs to evaluate the best method of diverting the
stormwater flow away from the septic tank.
Another item that has to be fixed is an illicit discharge located at the corner of the white
brick building. A pipe (from a sink?) is coming from the building that should have been
tied into the sewerline but has been tied into the black gutter drain.
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: Suggest checking the solids level in the septic tank on a regular basis. The
old concrete lids are very heavy and brittle so caution should be exercised.
See above: excessive stormwater is flowing onto and likely into the septic tank.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(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: The lid on the distribution box has decayed to a point that when it is lifted it
will likely crumble. This lid is no longer water tight and needs replacing.
The distribution lines are aged terra cotta lines. It is possible these lines are doing an
inadequate job of dispersing the wastewater over the sand bed. On the day of the
inspection it did not appear that there was isolated ponding; however, the sandbed had
just been raked making a proper evaluation difficult. If it is found that inadequate
distribution of the wastewater is taking place then replacement of the lines should be
considered.
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO041157
Inspection Date: 01/15/2014
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment: .
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Owner - Facility: Gateway Alternate School
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# 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
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?
Comment: The pump station (PS) operation and maintenance is conducted by the
Caldwell County School Maintenance staff, who were unable to attend the inspection.
Therefore, the PS was not properly evaluated. Upon research through the Central
Office, it was derermined this PS was installed in the early 80s due to an increase in the
permitted flow from 0.03 to 0.04 MGD. Prior to this PS the system discharged to the
adjacent stream.
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Yes No NA NE
Tablet
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Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO041157
Inspection Date: 01/15/2014
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Owner - Facility: Gateway Alternate School
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
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: As noted above, there are two discharge systems for this facility. One is a
cascade with a discharge pipe to the adjacent stream, the other is a pump station with a
force main to another stream - 1 mile away. The cascade and discharge pipe to the
adjacent stream were evaluated and are in good shape.
See summary regarding a change of permits and resumed discharge to adjacent stream.
Yes No NA NE
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DIVISION OF
EN-
ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
COUNTY '� _gJQ__d`'\m_.^
PRIORITY 11
-� ( SAMPLE TYPERIVER BASIN 1
REPORT TARO RO MRO RRO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS ❑AMBIENT ❑ QA ❑ STREAM LLUJ EFFLUENT
AT BM Other MJ COMPLIANCE ElCHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ 114FLUENT
OF CUSTODY
Shipped by: Bus Courier, Staff, Other ❑ EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S): S—pVIZ � +n�
For Lab Use ONITY----�
Lab Number:
Date Received: Time:
Rec'd by: From: Bus -Courier -Hand Del
DATA ENTRY BY: CK:
DATE REPORTED:
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION:
Seed: Yes ❑ No Chlorinated: Yes No ❑ REMARKS:
Station # Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite Sample Type
N4 /
"� �� J A H L T S B C G GNXX
1
avva siu mg/1
2
COD High 340 mg/I
3
COD Low 335 mg/I
4
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 I /100ml
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
g
Residue: Total 500 m9/1
9
Volatile 505 mg/I
10
Fixed 510 mg/1
11
Residue: Suspended 530 ,C D m9/I
12
Volatile 535 mg/1
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 m9/1
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I
19
TO 680 mg/I
20
Turbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/I
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/1
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/I
Grease and Oils 556 mg/1
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhosg/I
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols '32730 u9/!
Sulfate 945 mg/I
Sulfide 745 mg/I
NH3 as N 610 mg/I
TKN as N 625 mg/1
NO2 plus NOS 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 ChromiuncTotal 1034 ug/i
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I
Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ugA
Zn-Zinc 1092 ugn
A liver 1077 ug/1
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca -Calcium 916 mgA
Co -Cobalt 1037 ugA
Fe -Iron 1045 ugn
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mg/l
pH
Alkalinity
PH 8.3 pH 4.5
Acidity
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
Alt Temperature (C)
2
94
Salinity %
10
Precipition an/day)
300 10
Cloud Cover %
400 1&
Wind Direction ()eg)
82244 1431
Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity
82243 182242
Wind Velocity M/H can Stream Depth ft.
20
Stream Width fL
480 145
32
36
1351 1350
35 64 14
DM1/Revised 10/86

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
A Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I N I 2 15 I 31 NCO041157 111 121 14/01/02 117 181 C I 19I N I 20III
Remarks
21I1IIIIIIIIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIII II16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 701 I 711 I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
1_I�
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
'Gate`wa Alter eZSehool
11:00 AM 14/01/02
10/04/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1889 Dudley Shoals Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
11:30 AM 14/01/02
15/03/31
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 28645//828-728-8407/8287280012 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 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.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3 NCO041157 111 12I 14/01/02 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
. 16 51^Lh/
Page # 2

Permit: NCO041157
Inspection Date: 01/02/2014
Owner -Facility: Gateway Alternate School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
❑
❑
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? /VIA.
n
n
n
n
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? i,.� )l/V__�1�
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? �A/A
n
n
n
n
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
n
n
n
n
Comment: i
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? N�, /„� f
1�° l
n
n
n
n
Is sand filter free of ponding? G'�E �� - Y"
n
n
n
n
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? A/
n
n
n
n
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
n
n
n
n
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
n
n
n
n
Comment:.
Disinfection -Tablet /
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type? i,f /"GV`�� /� (
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n
n
n
n
Number of tubes in use.
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
n
n
n
n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
❑
❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?�—
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? --
n
1
n
n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? �
n
n
n
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Page # 3

Permit: NC0041157
Inspection Date: 01/02/2014
De -chlorination
Owner —Facility: Gateway Alternate School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
# 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
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable? o
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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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Wiggs, Linda
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:11 AM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Subject: RE: gateway NC0041157
They should apply for NCG55. Once we issue them a CDC, it will automatically rescind NC0041157.
CHW
From: Wiggs, Linda
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 1:46 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: RE: gateway NC0041157
One question has come up ... if they do want to go to the NCG55, can they just rescind the NC00 and apply for the ncg55?
I figure the answer is yes but wanted to make sure.
thanks
ME/, it ii.�
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[e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page
http://Portal.ncdenr.ors/web/wq
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 11:51 AM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Subject: RE: gateway NC0041157
Linda —the outfall was relocated because of streamflow issues. The old location was to a zero -flow stream; the outfall
was relocated (in 1991) to a stream with positive flow to eliminate instream sampling requirements. I've attached the
1991 wasteload allocation for reference.
The permitted flow was originally 0.003 MGD in 1978. The flow was expanded to 0.004 MGD in 1984 and hasn't
changed since then.
If you're confident that the average flow is <1000 GPD, the school might consider switching to coverage under
NCG550000. They have the other necessary components in place. It would save the school $760/year on their annual

fee and eliminate monthly DMR requirements, etc. I've attached a copy of NCG550000 for you [and for them] to
review. It would be the simplest solution. It would also eliminate the need for the pump station —they could resume
discharge at the old location.
Have a look and let me know how you want to proceed.
CHW
From: Wiggs, Linda
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 5:47 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: gateway NC0041157
Hi Charles,
You are listed as the permit reviewer for one of my facilities that I have an issue with. It is the Gateway school, BIMs say
it goes back to the 70's.
Anyhow, I just did an inspection at this school. It has 50 students, no kitchen and discharges to a sandfilter system. They
appear to be at —1,000 GPD according the DMRs, which is via the water meter so there could be some discrepancy (and I
am leaning towards less than 1,000 GPD). This system was built with a discharge pipe to the adjacent stream, as one
would expect. However, they now have a pump station and force main carrying their effluent a mile +/- to another
stream. I would like to see this discharge go back to the adjacent stream and do away with the pump station (PS). The
PS is an expense and I believe an unnecessary burden. I looked in my file and there is no info as to why this system went
from a direct discharge to a pump station discharge. Myself and the school staff believe there may have been an
increase at one time in flow so they had to go to the other stream, but we are unsure. Regardless they do not need a
0.004 MGD flow.
I do not know how to do the 7Q10 flow determination on the watershed and all that is involved in determining how to
get these folks back to the original stream. But I did draw the drainage area for you on the attached topo. Can you help
and educate me on what I and/or they need to do please.
Thanks!
[e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page
http://Porta1.ncdenr.org/web/wq
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.

Linda
From: Wiggs, Linda
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 5:47 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: gateway NC0041157
Attachments: 01152014172640-gateway.pdf
Hi Charles,
You are listed as the permit reviewer for one of my facilities that I have an issue with. It is the Gateway school, BIMs say
it goes back to the 70's.
Anyhow, I just did an inspection at this school. It has 50 students, no kitchen and discharges to a sandfilter system. They
appear to be at —1,000 GPD according the DMRs, which is via the water meter so there could be some discrepancy (and I
am leaning towards less than 1,000 GPD). This system was built with a discharge pipe to the adjacent stream, as one
would expect. However, they now have a pump station and force main carrying their effluent a mile +/- to another
stream. I would like to see this discharge go back to the adjacent stream and do away with the pump station (PS). The
PS is an expense and I believe an unnecessary burden. I looked in my file and there is no info as to why this system went
from a direct discharge to a pump station discharge. Myself and the school staff believe there may have been an
increase at one time in flow so they had to go to the other stream, but we are unsure. Regardless they do not need a
0.004 MGD flow.
I do not know how to do the 7Q10 flow determination on the watershed and all that is involved in determining how to
get these folks back to the original stream. But I did draw the drainage area for you on the attached topo. Can you help
and educate me on what I and/or they need to do please.
Thanks!
[e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page
h_ttr)://Porta1.ncdenr.ore/web/wa
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.

Wiggs, Linda
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 11:51 AM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Subject: RE: gateway NCO041157
Attachments: 41157 WLA 1991.pdt NCG550000 - 2013 permit renewal.pdf
Linda — the outfall was relocated because of streamflow issues. The old location was to a zero -flow stream; the outfall
was relocated (in 1991) to a stream with positive flow to eliminate instream sampling requirements. I've,attached the
1991 wasteload allocation for reference.
The permitted flow was originally 0.003 MGD in 1978. The flow was expanded to 0.004 MGD in 1984 and hasn't
changed since then. i
If you're confident that the average flow is <1000 GPD, the school might consider switching to coverage under
NCG550000. They have the other necessary components in place. It would save the school $760/year on their annual
fee and eliminate monthly DMR requirements, etc. I've attached a copy of NCG550000 for you [and for them] to
review. It would be the simplest solution. It would also eliminate the need for the pump station=th'ey'could resume
'discharge-itthe:old location::
Have a look and let me know how you want to proceed.
CHW
From: Wiggs, Linda
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 5:47 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: gateway NCO041157
Hi Charles, I
You are listed as the permit reviewer for one of my facilities that I have an issue with. It is the Gateway school, BIMs say
it goes back to the 70's.
Anyhow, I just did an inspection at this school. It has 50 students, no kitchen and discharges to a sandfilter system. They
appear to be at —1,000 GPD according the DMRs, which is via the water meter so there could be some discrepancy (and I
am leaning towards less than 1,000 GPD). This system was built with a discharge pipe to the adjacent stream, as one
would expect. However, they now have a pump station and force main carrying their effluent a mile -,-,to another
stream. I would like to see this discharge go back to the adjacent stream and do away with the pump station (PS). The
PS is an expense and I believe an unnecessary burden. I looked in my file and there is no info as to why this system went
from a direct discharge to a pump station discharge. Myself and the school staff believe there may have been an
increase at one time in flow so they had to go to the other stream, but we are unsure. Regardless they do not need a
0.004 MGD flow.
I do not know how to do the 7Q10 flow determination on the watershed and all that is involved in determining how to
get these folks back to the original stream. But I did draw the drainage area for you on the attached topo. Can you help
and educate me on what I and/or they need to do please.
Thanks!
Q" Gfwl-
[e-mail]

Linda
From: Steve Soots <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 6:50 AM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Subject: Re: Gateway sewer system
Good Morning Linda
Yes Its on the Summer Schedule to do Gateway piping and also work on the distribution box there and
Oakhill also.
On Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Wiggs, Linda <linda.wiggsaa,ncdenr.gov> wrote:
li
Ok, great. Looks good. Thanks. Now what did you tell me about those lines? Were you going to try and get to tlime this
summer?
[e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page
http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
1

Wiggs, Linda
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 11:02 AM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Cc: Cranford, Chuck, [e-mail]
Subject: application to switch NCO041157 to NCG550000 coverage
Attachments: 551628-1.pdf, 551628-2.pdf, 551628-3.pdf, 551628-4.pdf, 551628-5.pdf
Importance: High
Linda —the application number is NCG551628. Caldwell County submitted the application and fee on June 61n
I'll be handling the permit change. Please send me a staff report so that this one can be finalized.
Thanks again for all your help.
CHW

Linda
From: Weaver, John <jcweaver@usc s.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 201411:36 AM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Cc: John Weaver
Subject: e o oncerning... Re: Estimated flow?
Linda,
In response to your inquiry about the low -flow characteristics for an unnamed tributary to Upper Little River near Dudley
Shoals in southeast Caldwell County, the following information is provided: Ii�
A check of the low -flow files here at the USGS North Carolina Water Science Center indicates a previous low -floe
determination practically identical to your specific point of interest as identified by the lat/long coordinates provided in your
email dated April 30, 2014. Completed in January 1989, the 7Q10 and 30Q2 for the Upper Little River tributary a"i Dudley
Shoals (station id 0214183310, drainage area 0.17 sgmi, at Secondary Road 1741) were estimated at zero flow ,nd 0.10
cfs, respectively, based on transfer of flow characteristics from a nearby USGS partial -record site on Duck Creeknear
Taylorsville in Alexander County (station id 02141890, drainage area 18.4 sgmi).
No USGS discharge records are known to exist for your point of interest.
In the absence of site -specific discharge records sufficient for a low -flow analysis, estimates of low -flow character stics at
ungaged locations are determined by assessing a range in the low -flow yields (expressed as flow per square mile
drainage area, of cfsm) at nearby sites where such estimates have previously been determined. II
A drainage -area delineation completed using the online NC StreamStats application III
(http://water.usgs.gov/osw/streamstats/north carolina.html) indicates the drainage area for your point of interest i 0.17
sqmi.
For streams in Caldwell County, the most recently published low -flow information is a statewide report completed I'n the
early 1990's. It is USGS Water -Supply Paper 2403, 'Low -flow characteristics of streams in North Carolina" (Giese, and
Mason, 1993). An online version of the report is available at http://pubs.usgs.gov/wsp/2403/report.pdf'. The reporE
provides the low -flow characteristics (based on data through 1988) via regional relations and at -site values for sites with
drainage basins between 1 and 400 sgmi and not considered or known to be affected by regulation and/or diversigns.
Please note the low -flow characteristics in the statewide report are based on data ending during the late 1980's a do
not reflect the occurrence of recent droughts, which have resulted in decreased low -flow statistics at some USGS
streamgaging stations across North Carolina.
Based on nearby selected USGS partial -record sites in general vicinity of the Upper Little River basin where low-fl
characteristics have previously been published, the annual 7Q10 low -flow yields range from about 0.17 to 0.29 cf:
(average approximately 0.24 cfsm). The annual 30Q2 low -flow yields range from about 0.41 to 0.54 cfsm (averag
approximately 0.48 cfsm).
Applying the above low -flow yield ranges to the drainage area for your point of interest results in ,
an annual 7Q10 discharge estimated in the range of 0.03 to 0.05 cfs (average 0.04 cfs) and an annual 30Q2 discharge
estimated in the range of 0.07 to 0.09 cfs (average 0.08 cfs). Given the uncertainty that may exist with flow estimates less
than 0.05 cfs, such estimates are commonly rounded down to zero flow. Based on this information, it appears appropriate
and reasonable to estimate the 7Q10 discharge at zero flow for this point of interest on the unnamed tributary to the
Upper Little River.
Please note that estimated flows are provided in units of cubic feet per second (cfs).
Please understand this information is based on a preliminary assessment, and further analyses would be needed
confirm the initial assessments.

Hope this information is helpful.
Thank you.
Curtis Weaver
J. Curtis Weaver, Hydrologist, PE
USGS North Carolina Water Science Center
3916 Sunset Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: [phone] // Fax: [phone]
E-mail address -- jcweaver(a?usgs.gov
Internet address -- http://nc.water.usgs.gov/
On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Wiggs, Linda <linda.wigs�ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Hi Curtis.
I attached a couple of maps that may assist you. It is on the Bethlehem Quad and the general point of discharge
is at lat/long D M S 35 5150.9 N 8122 01.9 W
Thank you,
Linda. Wi ggsancdenr. gov
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]

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Type of Waste:'
Facility,Statusi
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Stream Classifi.ca.don:
Subbasin:
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Requestor-
Date of Request:
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FACT SHEET' FOR WASTEL.OAD ALLQQATION
Request,#
Dudley Sh6alg_Elernehtaiy Schools
N000-41157
Domestic - 11000/0
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Mack Wiggins. Date.
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NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
PERMIT, NO.: NCO041157
pEpjvl=E NAME. Caldwell County Board of Education
FACILITY NAME- Dudley Shoals Elementary Schools.
Facility Status:: Existing
Permit Status: , Modification
Major Minor,
Pipe No.: 001
Design Capacity: 0.004 MGD
Domestic (010 of Flow): 100%
Industrial (%,of Flow):
Comments:
,Relocation of Outfall.
RECEIVING STREAM : Upper Little -River.
Class: C
Sub -Basin: 03-08-32
Reference USGS Quad: D13SE((please attach)
County- Caldwell
Regional office: Asheville Regional Office
PreviousExp. Date: 4/30/94 Treatment Plant Class: 1
Classification changes within three rnil6s:.
No chanze within three miles.
Requested by: Mack Wiggins 'Date: — 7/l/91
Prepared by: Date:
Reviewed by: Date:
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Modeler
Date Rec.
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.Drainage Area (mi 9,7. 1 Avg. Streamflow- (cfs): 357.2�
7Q10 (cfs) 15,-? Winter 7 0 10 (cfs) 1 30Q2 (efs)
Toxicity Limits: IWC , OfIl Acute/Chronic
Instrearn Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream Location
Downstream Location
Effluent
Characteristics
Summer
Winter
BOD 5 (mg/l)
NH , -N (mg/1)
3
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D :0. - (mgJ1)
TSS (mg/1)
F. Col. (/100 ml)
PH (SU)
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CONVENnONAL,PAPAMETERS
Existing Limits:. UT Upper Link River
. Average Monthly'A"'i ' i
Summer r
Whiter
Wasteflow (MQD):
0.. 1 .,
-.004
61. , ".
.'004
BOD5(mg/1):
15.0
.22.0
NH3N (mg/1):
8.0
15.0
D0,(rng/I):
:6.0
6M
T$S (mg/1),
301
30.0
Fecal Col. V100 mi):
10001.0
11000.0
pH 0, y
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
Residual Chloiine (pg/1):
M&x-Z4z�:
Oil & Giease,(mg/l);
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/l)
'Recommended Limits:.Reloc,ation,toTjpperLitde,, River
Monthly Average
Summer, Winter WQorEL
Wasteflow (MGD): 0.004 0.004
BOD5. (ing/1): 30 0, 30.0 WQ-
NH3N (mjyjq),: monitor monitor
DO, (mg/1):
TSS (mg/1): 30 , 0 30.0
Fecal. Col. (/100 ml): 200.0 2000,
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (gg/l): vtt
OR & Grease (mg/1)::
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1):
Limits Changes Due To:
ChangeIIn'7QI0 data
Change in, stream classification x
Relocation of discharge
Changein. wasteflow
Other (Qnsite toxicity study; interaction, etc.),
Ifistrearn data
New reg'ulatioitis/standArds/procedures
New facility information,
Parameters) Affected
Fecal Col.
X Parameter(s) are water, quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity of
the immediate receiving water will be consumed.. This may affect future water quality based
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within, this portion of the watershed.
XB
No parameters are water quality limited" but this discharge, may affect future allocations.,

'3
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A&quacv of Existing Treatment
Has the facility demonstrated the ability to meet the proposed new limits with existing treatment
facilities? 'Yes No
If no, which parameters cannot be met?
Would a "phasing in of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No X
If yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule) with the regional
office recommendations:
If no, why not?
Fecal levels ranged from < 5 to 970 from December 1990 to April.159.1.
Inexpensive tablet chloynator can be installed in conjunction with outfall extension
_L _ �6cttd be ws C-avpe i l ; !
Special Instructions or Conditions
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) N (Y or N)
(If yes, then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not modeled, then old
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? / K .(Y. or N) If yes, explain with attachments.

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State; Hof North .Carolina
Departmentof Environment, 11ealtb, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James, 0-Martin, Governor
George T. Everett, Ph.D:
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
AUgust 16, 199I
Earl R Bradshaw
PO Drawer 1590
Lenoir, NC 28,645
Subject: Chlorine Toxicity
NPDES Permit No. Nco041157
Caldwell County
Dear W Bradshaw:
Chlorine, a widely used wastewater disinfectant for the treatment of coliforni
organisms, often-rema,ins inArearn in residual amounts,that'may prove I to be toxic under
critical low'stream flow conditions. In the last decade, EPA assessed the potential adve
rse
effects. of chlorine, to the aquatic. environment and has taken steps to reduce the impacts
through the development. of federal'criteria.-'
I , In 1986, EPA recommended that all states
have a chlorine, standard by their next triennial review of w' quality standard's..
water ality tAhd' - d'
In revising its waterquality standards in 19.89; North Carolina developed an action
level for Chlorine of 11 ug/l (freshwater classes only). 1naddition, _the fecal coliforin limit,
was,reduced from 1000 Polonies/loo.ml to, 200 colonies/ 100 ml. Under a new DEm
procedure, dechlorination and chlorine limits are now recommended for all new .0T
expanding dischargers proposing the use of chlorine for effluent disinfection. The,
Division is: reviewing -chlorine, levels .from all existing dischargers: schargemas part of th.eirNMES,
permit renewal process:
Our. records indicate that chlorine from your facility's effluent discharge is,
considered toxic tothe receiving stream under low flow conditions, i.e., the amount of
chlorine dischargdd:causes a violation; of 'the instream action level, for chlorine orine (17 ug/ifor
chronic 6ff6ots,or 28 ug/lfor acute effects) under 7Q10 conditions. An acceptable level of
chlorine in your effluent is 28ug/l or-0.028 mg/l. Action should be taken to reduce the
effluent concentration of chlorine, to an acceptable level. Ifthislevel, is not feasible, you
shouldconsider dechlorination or alternate methods of disinfection for your facility to
ensure that both chlorine and bacterial limits are met. In addition, if your facility plans to
undertake an I
y phase of construction, dechlorination,orolt, ate disinfection should be
ern
included. However, please note that an authorization to.construct must be" obtained '
this Division prior, to any alteration to your treatment plant.
Potlullon Prevention Paysc
P.^O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 17626-0' 535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal.Opportimity. Affirmative Action Employer ,

SHUFORD MILLS, !NC.
704 328.2131 P.O. DRAWER 2228 HICKORY, N.C. 28603 r.)
CORPORATE
December 30, 1991
Mr. Jule Shanklin
ca
DEH NR=D EM ;•J
P.O.: Sox 27687
.Raleigh, NC.27.611-7687
.SUBJECT: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit #NC 003-5211
Shuford Mills, Inc../Dudley Shoals Plant :(Caldwell County)
Dear Jule:
Thank you for taking time to talk to us on the telephone on December 1,8
regarding subject permit. As explained, we just received from Bill Floyd
that day a copy of the public notice and the draft permit renewal. In
reviewing it we noted that effluent limitations for the first six months are
the same as. now, but that :after six months for the remaining life of the
permit effluent limitations have been added for fecal coliform and total
residual chlorine. We questioned the need for this as it would require the
addition of chlorination :capabilities to our system plus the necessary additional
testing .related to this activity.
Your return call on the 18th, after checking this out, was helpful. Since- you
'indicated' this might be adjudicated, we accepted your guidance and discussed
this possibility with Paul White in the Asheville. Regional Office on December 18.
Paul agreed to review the matter taking into account our neighbor, Dudley
Shoals Elementary School, whose permit was ' also up for renewal.
.Paul called me back the morning of December 20, just prior to our holidays,
indicating a willingness to delete these new parameters from our final permit.
He suggested the Dudley Shoals School should be treated in the same manner
as Shuford. Apparently their permit, already issued, contains these parameters,
which probably should also be .deleted. Paul had reviewed our system monitoring
reports as part of the reconsideration process.
He
suggested
we write to you-, with a copy
to him, making this official request
to adjudicate
these new parameters. In the
absence of
any public comment 'to
the
contrary,
we request our final permit be
written to
reflect the removal of
the
fecal coliform and total residual clorine
parameters.
We understand that
the
public comment period will end January
8, 1992 and
that our renewal permit
will
be issued
shortly thereafter.
Jule, we appreciate your help and guidance, as well as that of Paul 'White.
Thank you both very much. We will await the final permit at your convenience.
Sincerely,.
W. H. Little-,, Jr.
WHL:pc
cc: Paul White
Bill Floyd

Dudley Shoals Elementary School
SUMMER
Residual Chlorine
Ammonia as NH3
.7Q1'Q,(CFS)
5.7
7QI0 (CFS)
5.7
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
Q.004
DESIGN FLOW,(MGD)
06004
DESIGN FLOW ,(CFS)
0.0062
DESIGN FLOW (OFS)
:0.0062
STREAM STD :(UG/L)
17.0
STREAM STD (MG/L).
1.0
UPSBAGKGROUNDLEVEL:(UGIL)
0
UPS.'BACKGRbUND LEVEL (MG/L)
0.22
Iwc (%)
0. 1 G865371
IWC
0.108654
Allowable Concentration (ug/1)
15646.032
Allowable Concentration (mg/1)
718.0968
Allowable'Concentration (tng/l)-
15.646032
MINTER.
Ammonia as'NH3
7Q10 (CFS)
11.9
DESIGN FLOW, (MGD)
0.004
DESIGN FLOW_(CFS)
.0.0062
STREAM STD (MG/L).
1.8
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (M,G/L)
022
iwc
0.052074
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The Division is currently reviewing its water quality regulations pertaining°to
chlorine. In the future, effluent limits and/or dechlorination may be required of existing
facility's with chlorine problems. If the chlorine, levels in your, facility's effluent remain
unchanged, a chlorine limit or a whole effluent tonicity testing requirement may be added
to your permit limitations.
Please feel free to call Forrest Westall of the Division's Asheville Regional Office at
[phone] if you have any questions or comments regarding this issue.
SWT/njb"
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Central Files
Sincerely,
Steve Tedder
Water Quality Section Chief
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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To: Dina Sprinkle
NC DENRIDWQ/Point Source Branch
From: Dr. Jeff Church
Date: May 11, 2010
Re: Point of Contact Change
NO.3842 P. 2
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant 5uperintendent
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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Fax [phone]
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May 24, 2011
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
NCDENR
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards,
This letter is in response to your Notice of Violatiol (sQrR0 0 1�L� 'M letter dated May 17,
2011.
aaLd el ouzit Schools has looked into thee' aces water. 4. a ateway �Ch(9 -1, permit
number NC0041157, and has determined there is a water leak that has not been located.
Our maintenance department has contacted our county water department and is working to locate
the leak. We will continue to diligently search for and repair the leak in a timely manner.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
MAY 2 7 2011
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 17, 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-0182
Permit No. NCO041157
Gateway Alternate School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Gateway Alternate School's WWTP monitoring report for December 2010 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported
Limit Type
Value
Flow, in conduit or thru
12/31/2010 .
0.004 mgd
0.005 mgd
Monthly Average
treatment plant
I
I 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 for the non-compliance.
Please review the Flows for the December 2010 DMR and submit a written response within 10
days of receipt of this letter to this Office explaining why the Monthly Average Flow was exceeded.
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 828/296-4600.
Sincerely,
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Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 21, 2011
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent, Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-MV-0066
Permit No. NCO041157
Gateway Alternate School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
A review of Gateway Alternate School's WWTP monitoring report for October 2010 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Chlorine, Total Residual
Week ending 10/02/2010
2 X / Week
Failure to Monitor
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
parameter was 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 828/296-4600.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
DWQ Central Files
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 7, 2010
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0052
Permit No. NCO041157
Gateway Alternate School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
A review of Gateway Alternate School's WWTP monitoring report for January 2010 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Flow
01/02/2010
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Temperature
01/02/2010
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Total Residual Chlorine
01/02/2010
Twice Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Dissolved Oxygen
01/02/2010
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
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 parameter was left off
inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR.
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.
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
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
Director
April 28, 2010
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0041
Permit No. NCO041157
Gateway Alternate School WWTP
Caldwell County
Secretary
A review of Gateway Alternate School's monitoring report for December 2009 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Chlorine, Total Residual
12/26/09
2 X week
Failure to Monitor
DO
12/26/09
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Flow
12/26/09
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Temperature
12/26/09 7Weekly
Failure to Monitor
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 to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR.
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.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
September 9, 2009
JEFF CHURCH
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
AUXILIARY SERVICES
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
1914 HICKORY BLVD SW
LENOIR NC 28645
Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO041157
Gateway Alternate 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,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
sh a egro . " ce/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
SEP 11 2009
WATER QUALITY SECTION
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

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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]
Jeff UnUrCtl,ssis an uperin en en
Please accept this letter as a request for renewal of the Gateway Alternate School Wastewater
Treatment Plant NPDES Permit# NCO041157 (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
AUG 2 1 2CC9
DENR - NNOTEP QUALI1Y
POINT SOURCE BRANCH

__PDES APPLICATION - FORM
tely 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 INCO041157
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
Gateway Alternate School
Mailing Address
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
City
Lenoir
State / Zip Code
NC 28645
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1889 Dudley Shoals 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) F
Name Dr. Jeff Church, Caldwell County
Mailing Address 1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
City Lenoir AUG 2 1 2009
State / Zip Code NC 28645
Telephone Number [phone] D E N R. WA E R Q UALIN
Fax Number (828)�'r2$'0012 ..., ro PONTi'SOURCE BRANCH
SEP 11 2009
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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 80
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
100% Domestic
Population served: 80
S. 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):
Upper Little River 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 - 4,000 gal
- Sand filters
- Chlorination chamber - Tablet feed - 500 gal
- In -line Dechlorination & wet well
- Effluent wet well with 2 alternating pumps
- 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 0.004 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.0015 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.002 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)
28.3
4.3
mg/L
Fecal Coliform
350
4
colonies/ 100 mL
Total Suspended Solids
38.4
7.0
mg/L.
Temperature (Summer)
24
22
co
Temperature (Winter)
8
6.5
Co
pH
6.9
6.7
SU's
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
NCO041157
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
Q
of
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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Example: +40.689060-74.044636
Note: Your entry should not have any embedded spaces.
When you click on the map, move the marker or enter an address the
latitude and longitude coordinates of the point are inserted in the boxes
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below.
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7/24/2009

Sludge Management Plan
For: Gateway Alternate School Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit # NCO041157 (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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T L E C 0 P .orth Carolina Department i`
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
June 3, 2008
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
rironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Gateway Alternate School
Permit No: NCO041157
Caldwell County
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 NC0041157.
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,
P-44.9� /. 4=�
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Douglas Hill Lee, ORC
Central Files
14ne hCarolina
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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
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 NCO041220 111 12I 08/05/16 117 18I rl 19I .c1 201 I
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Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --------------Reserved------ ----
67I 169 70 U 71 I I 72I N 73 W 74 751 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
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPOES permit Number)
Oak Hill Elementary School
1 2:10 PM 08/05/16
05/06/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
4603 Oak Hill School Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
12:25 PM 08/05/16
10/03/31
Name(s),of Onsite Representative(s)lritles(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
Donnie Bassin er,1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir NC 28645/Assistant Contacted
Superintendent/828-728-8407/8287280012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
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
me R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO041220 I11 12I 08/05/16 I17 18UC
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Liquid in contact tank was clear. The walls of the septic tank and sandfilter had been rebuilt since DWQ's
inspection in year 2007.
Page # 2

Ffmit: NCO041220
Date: 05/16/2008
& Maintenance
Owner - Facility: Oak Hill Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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?
■ ❑
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❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■ ❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
❑
❑
❑
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?
■
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
❑
❑
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
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❑
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Permit: NCO041220 Owner - Facility: Oak Hill Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/16/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
,
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
0.0
❑
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 are used for flow reporting.
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
❑
❑
■
❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
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❑
❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Number of tubes in use?
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: Tank wall had been rebuilt since DWQ's inspeciton in year 2007.
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?
■
❑
❑
❑
Page
# . 4

rmit: NCO041220 Owner - Facility: Oak Hill Elementary School
Iate: 05/16/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Low rate)
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Cl
❑
M
Q
Comment: Wall of filter had been rebuilt since DWQ's inspection in year 2007.
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
❑
Q
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0
Q
Cl
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
0
❑
■
❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
11
0
O
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
00
0
0
Comment: Liquid in contact tank was clear. The system was not dosing at the time of
inspection,
Page # 5

Mr. Earl E. Bradshaw
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
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 SECTIONS
..�,:.. ;
May 31, 2007Td
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Caldwell County Schools
Gateway Alternate School WWTP
Permit No: NC004.1157
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
NC0041157.
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
It
Now thCarolina
�aturally
US Hwy 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 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 IJ 31 NCO041157 111 121 07/05/29 117 181 CI 191 SI 20I I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
180
67I 1.0 169 70I 31 711 I 72I NI 73I I 174 751 I I I I I 11
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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
03:05 PM 07/05/29
05/06/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1889 Dudley Shoals Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
03:20 PM 07/05/29
10/03/31
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
--Contacted----
-----------
Earl E Bradshaw,1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir NC
28645//828-728-8407/8287280012 No
Section C. Amas E valuated Dui ii ig- ii jbpectkm-MI reck ai ily tl iose areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance N 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/
a+
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/ one and Fax Numbers Date
' 0
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO041157 I11 12I 07/05/29 I17 18N
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Treatment Units / Process Control Testing / Effluent Data:
This facility has a septic tank and sand filter system.
The effluent data was as follows:
Dissolved Oxygen = 6.08 mg/I
pH = 8.42 units
Temperature = 22.9 degrees Celcius
Chlorine = < 20 ug/I
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 5-30-2006 by Laurie Moorhead.
The permit expires on 3-31-2010. 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.
-Operation s--&-Mainten ance+Surn
The effluent appeared to be clear indicating compliance with permit m
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained.
The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing a good job
Corrective Actions Taken:
Items cited in the previous inspection (5-30-2006): "Vegetation surrounding the perimeter of
the site has been removed and general cleanup has been conducted. While this site is improved
under the care of the new operator, removal of the perimeter vegetation allowed identification
of an unpermitted and untreated wastewater discharge. It appears that the collection line is
broken in at least one place as it leaves the buildings and before it reaches the septic holding
tank. Flow has been going on for some time as algae is growing in the rill that's been created
by the discharge. There may be other cracks along the collection line as there are 2 distinct
discharge points, one above and one below the septic holding tank. The integrity of the tank is
in question as it appears to be deteriorating. Moist soil is evident between the 2 discharge
points, indicating that the system has not been operating properly for some time."
As of the date of this inspection (5-29-2007), the above -mentioned repairs have been made and
the discharges have been eliminated.
Page # 2

rrmit: NCO041157 Owner - Facility: Gateway Alternate School
onate: 05/29/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
it 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
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
Cl
■
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
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
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? -- --- -___.____._...___.._..-----------------------------_---_---____-------■-❑--❑._❑
__ _.___________.__.._.
------------ --- --- ----
--
- --
--- - -- -- -- - -
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
—
—
Fl
— _
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
■
n
n
n
Comment: There visual and audible alarms at the pump station were working
properly. The bulb was replaced last year and was.working before and after the
inspection on 5-30-2006. The switch to test the light is inside the panel box. The switch
to test the audible alarm is located on the outside of the panel box.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
■
n
n
n
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
■
n
n
n
Is sand filter free of ponding?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
In
n
■
n
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
■
n
n
n
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
■
n
n
n
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
❑
❑
n
Number of tubes.in use?
1
Page # 3

Permit: NCO041157 Owner - Facility: Gateway Alternate School
Inspection Date: 05/29/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
,
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
n
n
n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
■
❑
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 appropriate for cylinders?
n
❑
■
n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ Q n
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ n n n
Number of tubes in use? 1
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
■
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
[I
n
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
00
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The effluent step cascade is off-line, as the effluent discarge was relocated
to a receiving stream with a positive flow (7Q10).
Page # 4

e•/ 1914 Hickory Blvd., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Caldwell County Schools Telephone [phone]
01Fax0012
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Dr. Tom McNeel, Superintendent
June 21, 2006
Mr. Roger C. Edwards
Regional Supervisor
NCDENR
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US Highway 70
Swarmanoa, NC 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards:
D E C E V
a
JUN 2 3 2006
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Thank you for your letter dated June 2, 2006 regarding notice of violation for
Gateway Alternate School (NC0041157).
The compliance issue regarding a collection line that appeared to be broken has
been corrected.
Listed below is an outline of the observations/corrective action taken to address
the problem.
1. A visual inspection of the pipe in question — a small amount of flow was observed
which was clear in appearance.
2. A dye test was performed on numerous sewer lines which might be suspect — no
dye exited the pipe in question.
3. Dye was placed in a cooling water/storm drain and showed a positive result — dye
did exit the pipe.
4. The soil around the pipe was excavated to track its origin — no evidence was
found that showed the pipe to be an active sewer line. The soil in the area was
dry and not indicative of sewer saturation. The cooling water line was
disconnected and the pipe removed.
5. All collection system lines entering the treatment works were identified and
improvement made in the plumbing schematics.
This project was completed on June 15, 2006.
I hope this response is adequate and if I can be of further assistance, please let me
know.
Sincerely,
Donnie Bassinger
I Associate Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
,\ Caldwell County Schools
An equal opportunity employer

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina DE, --- _..ient of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
pr�za
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
June 2, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013552 9913
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir NC 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-PC-0210
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Gatew9y Alternat-e-Schoos8
Perml't-N - -0004�11�57 -'
Caldwell County
Dear Mr Bassinger:
Enclosed please find a copy of the reports from the inspections conducted on May 30,
2006 by Don Price and Laurie Moorhead of the Asheville Regional Office. The facilities at
Collettesville and Kings Creek are much improved from the previous inspections conducted on
December 12, 2005. Thank you for your attention in addressing the causes of non-compliance.
Unfortunately, the treatment facility of Sve School was found to be in violation of
Permit NCO041157 for the following:
Inspection Area
Compliance Issue
Facility Site Review
Untreated wastewater is bypassing the system and discharging
directly to ground and stream. Collection line appears to be
broken in at least one location.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection reports for additional observations and comments.
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 877/623-6748 One
NorthCarolina
Natumlly
Q

Caldwell County Schools
June 2, 2006
,
Pag6 2
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in
writing to this office within fifteen (15) 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. Please note that Don Price of this office is available to provide technical assistance in
the assessment of the facility and broken collection lines at Gateway Alternative School. If you
should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Don or Laurie Moorhead at
828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
RogerlC. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Attachments
cc: Douglas Lee, w/ attachments
WQ Central Files w/ attachments
NPDES Unit, w/ attachments
�AshevilleTFile_s

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPAEPAWashington, 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/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO041157 111 121 06/05/30 117 181 CI 191 SI 20I
Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA -------------------------- - Reserved --- -----------------
67 I 169 701 I 711 I 721 NJ 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
u�
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
11:53 AM 06/05/30
05/06/01
-
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
188ffi 9 Dudley Shoals Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
12:08 PM 06/05/30
10/03/31
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
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
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 (tiy,, C 1ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4664/ G /W06
r,C�(-jil
Don Price (All) lJ Division of Water Quality/// &r_ f
Signature of Management QUA Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
r
Roger C Edwards L ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
NCO041157 I11 12I 06/05/30 I17 181C1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Most of the deficiencies noted in the December 12, 2005 inspection have been addressed with the
exception of the visible alarm at the pump station. The bulb still needs to be replaced.
Vegetation surrounding the perimeter of the site has been removed and general cleanup has been
conducted. While this site is improved under the care of the new operator, removal of the perimeter
vegetation allowed identification of an unpermitted and untreated wastewater discharge. It appears that the
collection line is broken in at least one place as it leaves the buildings and before it reaches the septic
holding tank. Flow has been going on for some time as algae is growing in the rill that's been created by
the discharge. There may be other cracks along the collection line as there are 2 distinct discharge points,
one above and one below the septic holding tank. The integrity of the tank is in question as it appears to be
deteriorating. Moist soil is evident between the 2 discharge points, indicating that the system has not been
operating properly for some time.
Caldwell County must repair the broken line and have evidence of proper treatment by August 5, 2006 in
order to accept waste during the next school year at Gateway. Don Price, with the Asheville Regional
Office, is available for technical assistance in the assessment of the system.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO041157
Inspection Date: 05/30/2006
Owner- Facility: Gateway Alternate School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
❑
■ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
■
❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Page # 3

Michael F. Easley, Governor.
r Aram . R ss Jr., ecre ary
North Carolina Department of Erik i o Mnent id tural R `ources
Ala rraW:•:Klimek; P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
March 2, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013553 0346
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-MV-0055
Permit No. NCO041157
Gateway Alternate School
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
A review of Gateway Alternate School's monitoring report for October, November and
December 2005 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring Frequency
Violation
Dissolved Oxygen
10/01/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
10/08/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according,to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
10/15/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
10/22/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
10/29/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
11/05/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
11/12/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor.according to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
11/19/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
11/26/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
12/03/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
Dissolved Oxygen
12/10/05
Weekly
Failure to monitor according to permit
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.
NorthCarolina
Naharally
2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828/296-4500 828/299-7043 Fax Customer Service 877-623-6748

Mr. Donnie`Bassinger
Page 2 of 2
March 2, 2006
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 Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
V
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure
cc: WQ Central Files
Bob Guerra, NPDES Point Source - Enforcement

I
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
LenoCaldwell County Schools. one 828- 288447
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:
�/
i
FEB
2006
l {
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 Keeping
• 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 problem;
direct result of poor judgment or lack of action by our previous ORC. Previous inspections
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 Pollution Control System ORC Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: 0kX «&_JP ,11 Cot -nEj
Mailing Address: 1914 H i cko Yw Riv. , "S_ L.) .
City: Le -no, , State: WC_ Zip:
Telealione Number: -18(9 - S L0-1
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Facility Information:
Facility:
Permit Number: a G r) o Lf 1 IS-7 County: eck o w e 1
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Mark (X) Type of Facility Class (1 - 4)
Wastewater Plant X 1
Physical/Chemical
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Class
Spray Irrigation N/A
Land Application N/A
Subsurface N/A
Print Name: -Doo-ck 1c�s Social Security # : Qom- 13 - 7114-
Certificate Type and Grade: W W I I Certificate #: 106 4 Q
Work Telephone: �,( � 391- 9-44LE Signature:
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: - j a A c+ 1 c��. �' ei q Social Security # :
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone: (4fov)
Mail or Fax to:
WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]

chae F. q sley, Gouern'or
William . Ros Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment a d Nattfra'1'Resources
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
N®a1/sk2005-PC-0269,!,-A27.(?, -0272,
-0273, -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 personnel handle
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 ona
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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,
Laurie. L. Moorhead, Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Ron McClure
NPDES Permitting Unit
WQ Central Files

1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Leno645
Caldwell County Schools one 828- 288407
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
mme Bassingec Associate. ti e ntendent
January 13, 2006
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' I JAN 1 J 2006
Mr. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
NCDENR, Surface Water Protection
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards,
Thank you for your letter regarding the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted by your office
on December 12, 2005 for the following schools:,
Baton Elementary
NC0030783
Collettsville Elementary
NC0050_075
Gay wayvg 9 of �rnati e :.r NCQ.041�1 :
Happy Valley Element/ ary
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.
Collettsviille 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.

Gatewav 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.
Happy 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 compliance -with 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 .
mpage and hauler names.
e 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

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Mr. Donnie,Bassinger
Cald`vell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear. ,mr. Bassinger.:
FAX N0, 3965761 P. 05
Michael F. Easlcy, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, 1G.lirnek. P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 20, 2005
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 030783A01 -
Caldwell County. Schools
Baton Elementary'School`WWTP
Catdwell. 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 pe.rrlutted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a 0-015 MGD UVV disinfection system a11d 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 shalt 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 cake 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.
None Caro}}rnn
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North Carolina Division of Warcr Quality 1617 Mail Sonice Conter , Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.slale.nc-us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notil_
least fi:)rty-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 1:hrough Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Up6n 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 luthorization 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 Pcuinittee roust 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 Il, 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 roust comply with all other conditions of T 1 5A: 8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Pemd1tee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the pernzittee 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 Dann 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 Nuthorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Penntittee 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.

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Bassinger
o, 2005
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being; forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please con[act Cecil G, Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Since •ely
Ian W. Klimek,lP.E.
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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.
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Via Certified Mail
June '22, 2001
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NCDII-:,NR/DWQ
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Ral.eif�h, NC 27699-1617
Re: ATC No. 041190ACA
Kings Creek ElementarySchool
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is the Engineer's Certification for the above referenced project.
Roi3r.rocli ineering
otllrol,PP. lv1 ion RccP.
President
Enclosure
cc: Junie Bradshaw

F R I 10 ;15 AM J.IATt. R TECH LADS, I NO. FAX NO. 3965761 P. 09
�' State Of
Norih Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
r
Mlchael F, Easley Jr., Governor
Willirim G. Ross, Secretary
Karr T, Stevens, Director
bF�SIO_1,�GX'g7C_4TIDI�T
CC)111STRUCII4N QF i' ASS' EWAUAIRE t1�'Z'D=FACILT�IES
Kings Creek Elemmmry School WW•TF
DES Permit No. NCO041190
I, 'R o o Ti / OG am a duly registered Professional Engineer
(p/eare on'nU
in the State of North Carolina and have been authorized to observe (circle one; periodically, weekly, full
time) the construction of the subject project for the Pcrtnittee:
The project consists of:
IV I.nstallmion of tablet chlorinator, chlorine contact tank, tablet dec lotrinator and contact tank.
I hereby certify that I did regularly observe this project with due care and diligeo.e2 and that the
construction was completed in substantial conforrnance with the Authorization to Construct and wish the
approved poy and sp"iFi rations. A „
Daw
M
ation No. 76
Upon eonlp,lerion of cortnrucrlon and prior, to operotion of t1w modified ,`aciliry, the Pemiiuee shall provide the
Division with a certf>rearion from a professional engineer certifying that rh,e permitted facility has been installed in
accon,lance with the NPDES Permit this Aurhnrizanon ro Construct, and rh.r approved plans and specificnrians,
Tile CertrUkarion should be iubmirred to:
NCD8NR1DWQ, NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 276p9-1617

,;;5 ,Michael F.,Easley,,,Govefnor`,�
William G. Ross Jr , S_�e,�Jc etary
North Carolina Department o n nt a Naturahl a urces
Ali WIk,Pe,for
1 MDivision of Water„Qu lity
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
January 3, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00613552 8619
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd Sw
Lenoir NC 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2005-PC-0270
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Gateway Alternate School
Permit No. NCO041157
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
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. NCO041157 for the following:
Inspection Area
Compliance Issue
Operations &
Sand beds are in need of replenishing. Used sand is tossed
Maintenance
along outside perimeter of beds. Used sand should be
disposed of properly. Recommend that general housekeeping
include removal of excessive vegetation around perimeter to
allow access to used sand for proper disposal. Lift station
alarm checked and audible alarm works but bulb needs
replacing. Operator said school maintenance checks alarms
but he has no record of when. Recommend that operator log
book contain inspection dates and names of personnel for
inspections of pumps and alarms.
Record Keeping
No permit on -site. Influent flow documentation not included
with operator logs. Septic tank pumpage dates not included
with logs. Lift station monitoring not included with logs.
Backup operator could not be identified on -site.
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 877/623-6748 one
NorthCarolina
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Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observations
comments.
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 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.
Additionally, this facility has not applied yet for an authorization to construct a de -chlorination
unit in order to meet upcoming total residual chlorine limits effective on June 1, 2006. It is
recommended that Gateway Alternative School'submit an application for a fast -track authorization to
construct (see attachment) as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
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Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Attachments
cc: Ron McClure, w/ attachments
NPDES Permitting Unit, w/ attachments
WQ Central Files, w/ attachments

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 U 31 NCO041157 I11 121 05/12/12 I17 181r1 19 .cl 20I I
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------ ------------- ----- Reserved --- ------ --------
67I 169 70 �J I__! 71 72I NJ 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
01:17 PM 05/12/12
05/06/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1889 Dudley Shoals Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
01.24 PM 05/12/12
10/03/31
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 Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Earl E Bradshaw,1914 Hickoryy Blvd Sw Lenoir NC Contacted
28645//828-728-8407/8287280012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
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
Laurie L Moorhead ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4664/
3, ��6otLCLy
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
`
Roger C Edwards ARO WQ/// 1/'3/,,,)
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO041157 I11 12I 05/12/12 I17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Overall, system is in need of attention. Sand beds need replenishing and used sand should be disposed of
properly. Bulb at the lift station was not operational and should be replaced. TRC limits were added during
last permit cycle and operator indicated that de-chlor will be added to system during summer 2006.
Recommend that permittee apply for fast -track authorization to construct as soon as possible. Operator
logs should be modified to reflect dates of septic tank pumpage and name of septic hauler, dates of lift
station alarms and pump inspections, and influent flow calculations, including copies of monthly water bills
as documentation.
Recommend replenishing sand in sand beds.
Recommend proper disposal of used sand.
Recommend replacing bulb at lift station.
Recommend general cleaning up of outside perimeter of area to facilitate removal of used sand and to
eliminate pests.
Recommend permittee apply for fast -track ATC as soon as possible.
Recommend operator logs be updated to include septic tank pumpage, hauler, inspection dates of lift
station pumps and alarms, and influent flow calculation methodology and documentation.
Recommend permittee have operator complete ORC designation form for backup operator identification.
Recommend operator seek assistance with completing DMRs properly.
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Permit: NCO041157 Owner - Facility: Gateway Alternate School
Inspection Date: 12/12/2005 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: Sand beds in need of replenishing. Used sand tossed along outside
perimeter of beds. Used sand should be properly disposed of. Alarm checked at lift
station and audible alarm works but bulb needs replacing. Operator said school
maintenance checks alarms but he has no record of when. Recommend that operator
log book contain inspection dates and names of personnel for inspections of pumps and
alarms.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Note that TRC limits added in last permit cycle. According to operator,
de -chlorination is to be added between chlorine contact chamber and lift station over the
summer 2006. Note that no ATC has been applied for, however. Permittee must apply
for fast -track ATC as soon as possible. Operator not monitoring for TRC until 6/1 /06
when limits become effective.
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
1711
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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Permit: NCO041157
Inspection Date: 12/12/2005
Record Keeping
Owner - Facility: Gateway Alternate School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: No permit on -site. Influent flow documentation not inccuded with operator
logs. Septic tank pumpage dates not included with logs. Lift station monitoring not
included with logs. Backup operator could not be identified. DMRs not properly
completed for flow. September 2005 DMR indicates improper visitation for 2times/week
monitoring for residual chlorine. No visitation until a Wednesday and no flow. Operator
returned Friday but not Thursday to try to collect flow. September 2005 has DO
frequency violation.
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment: Operator not monitoring TRC limits until 6/1/06 when limits become
effective. Operator indicates that de-chlor is to be added during summer 2006, but no
ATC has been applied for by permittee. Recommend that permittee apply for fast -track
ATC as soon as possible.
Flow Measurement - Influent
# 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: Flow is calculated by operator from facility'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.
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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it: NC0041157
:: 12/12/2005
Septic Tank
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Owner - Facility: Gateway Alternate School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
Comment: Septic tanks are pumped every 3 years according to operator. No
documentation available. Recommend that dates of pumpage and septic hauler be kept
with operator's logs.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(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: Used sand disposed of around permiter of bed. Recommend proper
disposal of used sand. Beds also in need of replenishing.
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Water Pollution Control System ORC Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
Telephone Number: (�
State: Zip:
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
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—I Divisioi ofWa &rQii`ality
Asheville Regional office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
December 21, 2005
7005 0390 00013552 8565
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NCO041157
Gateway Alternate School
Caldwell County
A review of Gateway Alternate School's monitoring report for September 2005 showed
the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
DO, dissolved oxygen
09/24/2005
weekly
Failure to monitor in accordance
with permit requirements
DO, dissolved oxygen
09/30/2005
weekly
Failure to monitor monitor in accordance
with permit requirements
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 30 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 Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4500 x 4662.
Enclosure
cc: WQ Central Files
Enforcement file
Sincerely,
5' ,`-
Roger'C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Noi hCarolina
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 Telephone [phone] Fax Customer Service 877-623-6748

Michael F. Easley
O�OF W A �RQG �^ Governor
Uj NCDE/N,R William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
C North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
< Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 13, 2004
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NCO041157
Gateway Alternate School
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on Match 31, 2005. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e))
regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If
you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than October 2,
2004. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties may be assessed
depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after March 31, 2005, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of
wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater
may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Vanessa Manuel of the
Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 532. You may also contact the Asheville Regional Office
at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed
below.
Sincerely,
VW7
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office, Water "Quality Section
NPDES File
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_ M Ay 2 0 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
I ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THEINTERNEr@http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES e-mail: [e-mail]

NPDES Permit NCO041157
Gateway Alternate School
Caldwell County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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Performance Annual Report
I. General Information
Facility/System Name: Gateway Alternate School (Previously Dudley Shoals Elem.)
Responsible Entity: Caldwell County Schools [phone]
Person in Charge/Contact: Ron McClure [phone] Pager
Applicable Permit(s): NCO041157 _
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.
II. 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

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 inconspicuous 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 certifv under venalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of m
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.
Earl Bradshaw, Associate Superintendent' Dat
Caldwell County Schools

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Sept. 9, 1993
ATTN: Earl E. Bradshaw, Jr.
Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
P.O. Drawer 1590
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Special Order by Consent
EMC WQ 90-16 AdH
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bradshaw:
C, CG
Attached for your records is a copy of the signed Special Order by Consent
approved by the Environmental Management Commission.
The terms and conditions of the Order are in full effect, and you are reminded that
all final permit limits contained in the permit must be met except those modified by the
conditions of the Order.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact Dianne Williams
Wilburn or Jeff Bouchelle at [phone].
.Attachment
cc: Regional Office
Mike Hom, EPA
Ken Eagleson
Robert Farmer
SOC Files
Central Files
Sincere
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A. Preston Howard, Jj- E.
SEP 13 W3
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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COUNTY OF CALDWELL
IN THE MATTER OF
NORTH CAROLINA
NPDES PERMIT
NO. NC0050075
NC0041157
NC0041173
NC0041165
HELD BY CALDWELL
COUNTY SCHOOLS
NORTH CARO�LINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAr_-EMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT
EMC WO NO. 90-16 AD II
Pursuant to provisions of North Ca1:-olina General Statute (G.S.)
143-215.2, this Special Order by Consent i..s entered into by the CALDWELL
COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM, hereinafter referred to as the CCSS, and the North
Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an Agency of the State of
North Carolina created by G_S. 143B-282., and hereinafter referred to as
the Commission:
1.
2.
The CCSS and the Commission hereby stipulate the following:
(a) That the CCSS holds the following North Carolina NPDES
Permits for operation of existing wastewater treatment works and
for making outlets therefrom for treated wastewater to waters of
this State in the Catawba River_ Basin, but is unable to comply with
the final effluent limitations for BOD, TSS, NH3-N, and Flow set
forth in the Permit and the final effluent limitations that will be
imposed upon the renewal of the current permits, without
construction and operation of add.i+-Jnnal wastewater facilities:
NC0050075 - Col.lettsvi_l.le
NC0041157 - Dudley Shoals
NC0041165 - Sawmills
NC0041173 - Gamewell
(b) That non-compliance with final ^f.fluent limitations
constitutes causing and contri}�u�._in;r !-.o pollution of the waters of
this State named above, and the c~CCc is within the jurisdiction of
the Commission as set forth in G S 1,>>apter 143, Article 21.
(c) Since this Speciai Order is by Consent, neither party will
file a petition for a contested or for judicial review
concerning its terms.
The CCSS, desiring to comply witl� 1-.he permit identified in
paragraph 1(a) above, hereby agrees '�-n do the following:
(a) Comply with all terms and cond.i_!:inns of the permit except those
effluent limitations identified i.1i paragraph l(a) above. See
attachments A - B for all curretit monitoring requirements and
effluent limitations. The permi.l-tee may also be required to
monitor for other parameters as dePmPd necessary by the Director in
future permits or administrative

(b) Undertake the following activities in accordance with the
indicated time schedule:
1) Collettsville Elementary - NC0050075
a. Submit plans and specifications for the extension of
the outfall line to a positive flow stream by
September 1, 1990- (met)
b. Upon receipt of Authorization to Construct, begin
construction by no later than January 1, 1991. (met)
C. Complete the extension of the outfall line by July 1,
1991. (met)
d. Attain full compliance with final effluent limits by
September 1, 1991. (met)
2) Dudley Shoals Elementary_._.- NC0041157
a. Submit plans and specifications for extension of the
outfall line by September 1, 1991. (met)
b. Upon receipt of Authorization to Construct, begin
construction no later than May 1, 1992. (met)
C. Complete construction. by October 1, 1992. (met)
d. Attain full compl-iance with final effluent limits by
December 1, 1992. (met)
3) Sawmills Elementary - NC00411-65
.a. Submit plans and specifications for the extension of
the outfall line or for modification of the current
facilities by September 1., 1.992. (met)
b. Upon receipt of Authorization to Construct, begin
construction by January 1, 1993. (met)
C. Complete construction by July 1, 1993. (met)
d. Attain full compli_,izicP with final effluent limits by
December 31, 1993.
4) Gamewell Middle/Elementary____NC0041173
a. Submit plans and specifications for the upgrading of
present facilities, for adding a new treatment plant for
the Middle School, or for eliminating the discharge by
connecting to an existing sewage collection system by
December 31, 1993. ( (2Fj_C b r Z - t - i.)
b. Upon receipt of Authorization to Construct, begin
construction by April 30, 1994.
c. Complete construction and attain full compliance with
final effluent limits by D1 r:ember 31, 1994.

c) During the time in which this Special Order by Consent
s effective, comply with. the interim effluent limitations
ontai.ned in Attachments A and B. The following reflects only
limitations that have been modified from NPDES requirements by
Order:
School
Parameters
_ Modified Limits (SOC)
Unit Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
Sawmills
NH3-N
ma/l
N/A N/A
NCO041165
Gamewell
BOD
mg/l
40.0 60.0
NCO041173
TSS
mg/1
70.0 105.0
Flow
mgd.
0.020
the
this
(d) No later than 14 calendar days after an date identified for
accomplishment of any activity listed in 2(b) above, submit to the
Director of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
DEM written notice of compliance or noncompliance therewith. In
the case of noncompliance, the notice. shall include a statement of
the reason(sl for noncompliance_,_ remedial action(s) taken, and a
statement identifyinct the extent to which subsequent dates or times
for accomplishment of listed activities may be affected.
(e) No later than January 31 of each year, submit to the Division
Director a written status report of all the SOC related activities
that occurred during the past year and those that are planned for
the coming year. This report should also include major maintenance
activities undertaken at each facility if applicable. Copies of
this report shall be sent to the Regional Water Quality Supervisor
and to the Operations Branch.
(f) The CCSS shall conduct a study of all cleaning compounds used
by the schools in order to determine if the concentrations of NH3-N
in the effluent can be :reduced by ilsing cleaning compounds that do
not contain ammonia. The results nf this study shall be reported
to the Asheville Regional Office by January 31 of each year the SOC
is effective.
3. The CCSS agrees that unless excused under paragraph 4, the CCSS
will pay the Director of the Division of environmental Management, by
check payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, according to the following schedule for failure
to meet the deadlines set out in paragraphs 2(b) and 2(d), or failure to
attain compliance with the effluent li.mi.t.nt;ions/monitoring requirements
contained in Attachment A.
Failure to meet a schedule date $1.00/day for the first 7
days; $500/day
thereafter

Failure to maintain compliance with
any modified limit contained in the
SOC.
Failure to achieve compliance with
final effluent limits.
$1.000 per violation
$2000 per violation
Failure to submit progress reports $5O/day for the first 7
days; $250/day thereafter
4. The CCSS and the Commission agree that the stipulated penalties are
not due if the CCSS satisfies the Division of Environmental Management
that non-compliance was caused solely by:
a. An act of God;
b. An act of war;
c. An intentional act or omission of a third party but this defense
shall not be available if the act or omission is that of an employee
or agent of the defendant or if the act or omission occurs in
connection with a contractual relationship with the permittee;
d. An extraordinary event beyond the permittees control.
Contractor delays or failure to obtain funding will not be
considered as events beyond the pe.rmittee's control; or
e. Any combination of the above causes
Failure within 30 days of receipt of written demand to pay the
penalties, or challenge them by a contested case petition pursuant to
G.S. 150B-23, will be grounds for a collection action, which the
Attorney General is hereby authorized to initiate. The only issue in
such an action will be whether the 30 days has elapsed.
5. Non-compliance with the terms of this Special Order by Consent is
subject to enforcement action in addition to the above stipulations,
including injunctive relief pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6.
6. This Special Order by Consent and any terms, conditions and interim
effluent limitations contained herein, hereby supersede any and all
previous Special Orders and Enforcement Compliance Schedule Letters, and
terms, conditions, and limitations contained therein issued in
connection with NPDES Permit Number NCOO50075, NC0041157, NC0041165, and
NC0041173.
7. The permittee, upon signature of. the Special Order by Consent, will
be expected to comply with all schedule dates, terms, and conditions of
this document.

8. This Special Order by Consent shall expire on December 31, 1994.
For Caldwell County Schools -
Earl E. Bradshaw
Assistant Superintendent. Date August 18, 1993
(Title)
For the North Carolin4 Environmental Management Commission
Date �r /�� -
,j�Chair of the Commissi
r_ �

ATTAC=NT A
Sawmills Elementary School
Page 1 of 2
Permit No. NCO041165
A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - Interim -Summer (April 1 - October 31)
During the period beginning on the effective date of this Special Order and lasting
until December 31, 1993, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial
Number 001 to Freemason Creek. Such discharge shall be limited and monitored by the
permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge
Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Units
as specified
Measurement
Sample
Samile
Monthly Avg.
Daily Max.
Frequency
Type
Locatior_T
Flow
0.006
MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
I or E
BOD, 5-Day, 200 C
30.0
mg/1 45.0 mg/1
2/Month
Grab
E
Total Suspended Residue
30.0
mg/l 45.0 mg/1
2/Month
Grab
E
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200.0/100
ml 400.0/100 ml
2/Month
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
E
Temperature
Daily
Grab
E
* Sample Location: I -influent, E-effluent,
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
and shall be monitored by a grab sample 2/Month at the effluent. i }
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.

ATTACHMENT A
Sawmills Elementary School
Page 2 of 2
Permit No. NCO041165
A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - Interim -Winter (November 1 --March 31)
During the period beginning on the effective date of this Special Order and lasting
until December 31, 1993, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial
number 001 to Freemason Creek. Such discharge shall be limited and monitored by the
permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge
Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Units
as specified
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Monthly Avg.
Daily Max.
Frequency
Type
Location`
Flow
0.006
MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
I or E
B.OD, 5-Day, 200 C
30.0
mg/1 45.0 mg/1
2 /Month
Grab
E
Total Suspended Residue
30.0
mg/1 45.0 mg/1
2/Month
Grab
E
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200.0/100
ml 400.0/100 ml
2/Month
Grab
E-
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
E
Temperature
Dailv
Grab
E
* Sample Location: I -influent, E-effluent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
and shall be monitored by a grab sample 2/Month at the effluent.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.

ATTACHMENT B
Gamewell Elementary School
Permit No. NC0041173
A(1). EFFLUENT'LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - Interim
During the period beginning on the effective date'of this Special Order and lasting
until December 31, 1994, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial
Number 001. Such discharge shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as
specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units as specified Measurement Sample Sample
Monthly Avq. Weekly Avq. Frectuenc�, ' Tvpe Location*
Flow
0.020
MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
I or E
BOD, 5-Day, 200C
40.0
mg/1 60.0 mg/1
2/Month
Grab
E
Total Suspended Residue
70.0
mg/1 105.5 mg/l
2/Month
Grab
E
NH3 as N
2/Month
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform
1000.0/100
ml 2000.0/100 ml
2/Month
Grab
E
Residual Chlorine
Daily
Grab
E
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
E
* Sample Location: I -influent, E-effluent, U-upstream, D-downstream
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
and shall be monitored by a grab sample 2/Month at the effluent.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.
The permittee may also be required to monitor for other parameters as deemed necessary
by the Director in future permits or Administrative letters.

i
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a.C2i Q'tlaztty :�'�il�:l �\
State of North Carolina A, ha,Jfflrcee North Caaait
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resou'
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
February 7, 1992
Mr. Earl E. Bradshaw, Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
Post Office Drawer 1590
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr.Bradshaw:
George T. Everett, Ph.D
Director
Subject: Permit No. NCO041157
Authorization to Construct
Dudley Shoals Elementary School
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Caldwell County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received November 12, 1991 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 the relocation of the discharge outfall
in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NCO041157 issued November 15, 1991. The relocation of the
discharge outfall consists of a 50 gpm pump station with dual pumps and a high water alarm,
approximately 885 linear feet of 3 inch force main, approximately 1,045 linear feet of44Reh-gravRy-eutfa
line, and all the associated piping, valves and appurtenances with discharge of treated wastewater into the
Upper Little River classified C waters. c,�ua3" Mo3ur Afttx)
�ly
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO041157 issued November 15, 1991, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Permit No. NCO041157
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 Environmental Management.
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.
Regional Offices
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
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Mr. Bradshaw
February 7, 1992
Page Two
The Asheville Regional Office, phone no. [phone], shall be notified at least forty-eight
8) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be made.
ich 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 the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
The subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities shall be connected to an operational
publicly owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the subject facilities, if
the subject wastewater treatment or disposal facilities are in noncompliance with the terms and conditions
of the NPDES permit, the Authorization to Construct, or the governing statutes or regulations. Prior to the
initiation of these connection activities, appropriate approval must be received from this Division.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment
facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
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.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Mark Hawes telephone number (919) 733-
5083.
cc: Caldwell County Health Department
' ati ; i., ATsh�vi�lile 12e Tonal + f pace
Training and Certification- Unit
Wallace J. Davis and Associates

:rmit No. NC0041157
ithorization to Construct
�bruary 7, 1992
JGINEER'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
project, for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration N

RECEIVED �
Water Q.,"l+li`iy Scetion
..� NOV ? 0 1991
Asheville Regional Offiioe
State of North Carolina Asheville, North Caroliq
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Earl E. Bradshaw
PO Drawer 1590
Lenoir, NC 28645
Dear Mr. Bradshaw:
George T. Everett, Ph.D
Director
November 15, 1991
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO041157
Caldwell Co. Board of Education
Caldwell County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on May 16, 1991, we are
forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
-7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements to
be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit
that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Mack Wiggins at
telephone number 919n33-5083.
Sincerely,
Ofiginal signed by
bale Overcash for
George T. Everett
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
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Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NCO041157
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
. PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
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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 Board of Education
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Dudley Shoals Elementary Schools
intersection of NCSR 1002 & NCSR 1741
west of Bethlehem
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Upper Little River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, H, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 1992
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on April 30, 1994
Signed this day November 15, 1991
Qriginal signed by
bale pvercash for
George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

1'crinit No. NC0041157
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Caldwell County Board of Education
authorized to:
T. Continue to operate an existing wastewater treatment system consisting of a septic tank, dosing
facilities, distribution box, Surface sand filter, tablet type chlorinator, and cascade aeration
discharging at its existing location known as an unnnamed tributary to Upper Little River located
at Dudley Shoals Elementary Schools, intersection of NCSR 1002 & NCSR 1741, west of
Bethlehem, Caldwell County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Environmental Management,
construct an outfall line to relocate the discharge point as specified on the attached map (See Part
III of this Permit), and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Upper Little
River which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NI
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until discharge has been relocated, the Permittee is ai
discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified belo,
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Aye,
Flow .004 MCA
BOD, 5 day, 20°C 15. / 1
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I
NH3 as N 8.0 mg/I
Dissolved Oxygen"
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Temperature
Conductivity
Weekly Avg_. Daily Max
22.5 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
12.0 mg/I
400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring Requlrements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Frequency
Type
Location
Weekly
Instantaneous
I or E
2/Month
Grab
E
2/Month
Grab
E
2/Month
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
2/Month
Grab
E,U,D
Weekly
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Weekly
Grab
U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/l.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
effluent by grab

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. Ni
During the period beginning after the discharge has been relocated and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to di;
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 200C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3asN
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
Sample
"Sample
Monthly Avg, Weekly Avg.
Daily Max
Frequency
Type
Location
0.004 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
I or E
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
E
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
E
Monthly
Grab
E
200.0 /100 ml
400.0 /100 ml
2/Month
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART I
Schedule of Compliance
e permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
:ordance with the following schedule:
.mittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the
Y.,.mit 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. DEFINITION
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, 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.

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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.
6. 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 Units" in Part I of the pemiit.
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 Units" in Part I of the pen -nit.
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 Units" 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.
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 I.

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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 I
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.
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.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
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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.
10. Calendar Day
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
1. Duty to Comply
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, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
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 122.41 (a)]

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Under state law, a daily 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 § 143-215.6 (a)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge 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, CA.) 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.
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.

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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 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.
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 discharge that has not requested
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any discharge 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. Si ng al= 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
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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 believe, 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.
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 21-1.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
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 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, 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. The permittee shall notify the Division's Operator Training and Certification Unit
within thirty days of any change in the ORC status.

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2. Proper QV=ion 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 permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defen e
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.
4. 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. 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 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
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(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.
5. Upsets
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:
(a) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(b) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(c) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of
this permit.
(d) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11, B. 2. of
this permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be 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 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.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. 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 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.
2. Re in
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 Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

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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.
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 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.
6. Records Retention
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.

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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative, 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.
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 Chang&s
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 a facility 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).
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.

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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 II. D. 2. of this permit).
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit,
using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of 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.
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 this paragraph.
(A) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(B) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(C) 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.
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.

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9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters 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 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 Environmental Management.
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 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 Environmental Management
and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B . Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, 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";
0) 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/l) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the peanut
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";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
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 Division to initiate action to
revoke the permit.

d o45TAlRECEIVED
QV1SION F ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENB
MAY 5 i989
MOORESVILLE
.11EG10�lAL LiFFj,.CjSj State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary May 1, 1989 Director
Mr. Earl E. Bradshaw
PO Drawer 1590
Lenoir, NC 28645
Subject: Permit No. NCO041157
Caldwell County Schools
Caldwell Co�c'GzJ
Dear Mr. Bradshaw: D,'CJ'&
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on December
19, 1988, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
Agency dated December 6, 1983. _
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in
this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver or modification pursuant
to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B .0508(b) by written request to the Director identifying the
specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made within 30 days following
receipt of this permit, this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request
be denied, you will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, D.3.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of
this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required
by the -Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Mack
Wiggins at telephone number 919/733-5083.
T1gf&j%4Jrftd BY
ARTHUR MOUBERRY
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
A., r_. l n..,.,.....,.. Affi . ­k_ A,-,;- F,,,.,1.,.,Pr

Permit No. NCO041157
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Caldwell County Schools
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Dudley Shoals Elementary School.
on Dudley Shoals Road
at the intersection on NCSR 1734 and NCSR 1002
east of Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Upper Little River in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 1989.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
April 30, 1994.
Signed this day May 1, 1989.
Odgkiai Sived .
AR-MUR MOUSERRY
For:
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCO041157
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET -
Caldwell County Schools
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.004 MGD wastewater treatment facility
consisting of a septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, effluent
chlorination and cascade effluent aeration located at Dudley Shoals
Elementary School, on Dudley Shoals Road, east of Granite Falls in Caldwell
County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into an unnamed tributary to Upper Little River which is
classified Class "C" waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and last'
ng until the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such diexpiration,
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below; scharges shall be limited
WINTER: November 1 - March 31 NPDES No. NCI
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations
Lbs da Other Units (Specify)
Monthly AK9. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weekly Awe,
Flow
BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen (minimum)
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Temperature
Conductivity
M3
0.004 MGD
22.0 mg/l
33.0 mg/l
30.0 mg/l
45.0 mg/l
15.0 mg/l
22.5 mg/l
6.0 mg/l
6.0 mg/l
1000.0/100 ml
2000.0/100 ml
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement Sample *Sample
Frequency Type Location
Weekly Instantaneous
2/month
Grab
2/month
Grab
2/month
Grab
Weekly
Grab
2/month
Grab
Weekly
Grab
Daily
Grab
Weekly
Grab
Weekly
Grab
I or E
E
E
E
E, U, D
E, U, D
E
E
U, D
U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream 50 feet above discharge,
D - Downstream at mouth of tributary (at upper Little River).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab.sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SUMMER: April 1 - October 31 NPDES No. NC(
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001.
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
lasting until expiration, the
Such discharges shall be limited
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Monthly
Lbs.da Other Units
Avg. WeeklyAvg Monthly Avg.
(Specify)
We
Avg.
Measurement
S le
�—
*Sample
Frequency
—
Location
Flow
BOD, SDay, 20 Degrees C
0.004 MGD
15.0 mg/l
22.5
Weekly Instantaneous
I or E
Total Suspended Residue
mg/1
2/month
Grab
E
NH3 as N
30.0 mg/1
45.0
mg/1
2 month
/
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen (minimum)
8.0 mg/1
12.0
mg/l
2/month
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total
6.0 mg/1
1000.0/100 ml
6.0 mg/l
2000.0/100
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Residual Chlorine
ml
2/month
Grab
E, U, D
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
E
Temperature
Daily
Grab
E
Conductivity
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream 50 feet above discharge,
D - Downstream at mouth of tributary (at upper Little River).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Part I
B. Schedule.of Compliance
1. 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.
2. Permittee shall at nl.l ti.ITIP.S provide the operation and maintenance
necessary to operate the existing facilities at. optillm.ml efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar dnys following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a.r_eport 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. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
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 for denial of a permit renewal application.
2. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions
Any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation. Any person who willfully or
negligently violates a permit condition is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $15,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
not to exceed six months or both.
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact
to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with -any effluent limitations
specified in this permit, including accelerated or additional monitoring as
necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
4.- Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(b)
(2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modified, suspended,
or revoked in whole or in part during its term for cause including, but not
limited to., the following:
a. Violation of any terms -or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully
all relevant facts'.
C. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent
reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge; or
d. Information newly acquired by the Division indicating the discharge poses
a threat to human health or welfare.
If the permittee believes that any past or planned activity would be cause for
modification or revocation and reissuance, the permittee must report such
information to the Permit Issuing Authority. The submittal of a new application

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may be required of the permittee. 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 noncompliances, does not stay
any permit condition.
5. Toxic Pollutan
Notwithstanding Part II, A-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or prohibition
(including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent standard or
prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act for a toxic
pollutant which is present in the discharge, if such standard or prohibition
is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this
permit shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic effluent
standard prohibition and the permittee so notified.
The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established
under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the
time provided in the regulations that establish those standards or prohibitions,
even -if the permit.has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
6. Civil and Criminal Liabilit
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, B-3) and
"Power Failures" (Part II, B-6), 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.,
7. 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 USC 1321. Furthermore,
the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills,
even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
8. 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.

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9. Onshore of 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.
10. 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.
11. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reason-
able 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.
SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate
as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems
installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the terms
and conditions of this permit.
2. 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.
3. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited, except (i) where
unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or (ii)
where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities
necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this
permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows of this
discharge shall submit, not later than six months from the date of issuance
of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates which identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from each sewer system
bypass or overflow.

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This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow analyses are scheduled
to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency facilities
planning project.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or
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 division from or
bypass of facilities.
4. Upsets
"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. An upset
constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit limitation if the requirements of 40 CFR S
122.41(n)(3) are met.
5. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of
treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in 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.
6. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required
by DEM Regulation, Title 15, 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.
SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. 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 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.

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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 -
(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 Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh,.North Carolina 27611
3 Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to insure the accuracy and _
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure 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.
5. 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, by punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than
six months per violation, or by both.

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6. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities required by
this permit including all records of analyses performed and calibration and
maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the
permittee. Thisperiod of retention shall be extended during the course
of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the,Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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 exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
C. The person(s) who performed the analyses; and
d. The results -of such analyses.
8. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized representatives,
upon the presentations of credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent -source is located
or in which any records are required to be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access'to and copy any records required to be
kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect any
monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit; and
to sample any discharge of pollutants.
SECTION D. 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. Any anticipated facility
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in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by
submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate
the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of
such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified to specify
and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority of any planned
change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance
with permit requirements. Any maintenance of facilities, which might
necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent
quality, shall be scheduled during noncritical water quality periods and carried
out in a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority.
3. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in name, control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates or is
contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller by
letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to obtain a permit in the
name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the
Division of Environmental Management.
4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein
more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods
as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the
calculation and reporting of the values is required in the DMR. Such increased
frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require more frequent monitoring
or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written
notification.
5. Averaging of Measurements
Calculations for limitations which require averaging of measurements shall
utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Permit Issuing
Authority in the permit.
6. 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
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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 station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has
gone out of compliance with its NPDES permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written
report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the
occurrence.
7. 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 substance(s) (listed
at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D, Table II and III) 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; or
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) 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
(listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D. Table II and III) which is not
limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels":

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(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
8. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to
receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee
shall submit such information, forms, and fees as. are required by the agency
authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any discharge without a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee
to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq.
9. 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 ofa 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
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well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility,
or an individual,or position having overall responsibility for environ-
mental 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 making 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
believe, 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."
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 Environmental Management. 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 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 six months per violation, or by both.
SECTION E. DEFINITION
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development.

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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 sample and measured, divided by the number
of daily discharges samples 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 "Daily Average" or "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 samples 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 sample 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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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges
samples 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" or
"Daily 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. 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.

7.
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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.
Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples collected at
equal intervals and combined proportional to flow, a sample continuously
collected proportionally to flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time
intervals. If a composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly except where the detention time
of the wastewater in the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which
case, the interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number of
hours than the detention time in number of days; provided, however, in
no case may the time between effluent grab samples be greater than six
hours nor the number of grab samples less than four during any discharge
period of 24 hours or less.
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.
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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10. Calendar Day
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.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Previous Permits
A11 previous State water quality permits issued to this facility, whether for
construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this
permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit
authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
B. Construction
No constru<:t-ion of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto shall
be begun. until. Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the
Division of Environmental Management and written approval and Authorization
to Construct has been issued.
C. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina. General Statuses, the permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge
of the wastewater -treatment facilities. Such operator Must hold a. certification
of the grade equivalent to or greater than the class-Ification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
D. Groundwater Monitor
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of
Environmental_ Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required
to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
E. Limitations Reopener
This permit shall be. modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, -to comply
with any applicable effluent gu:i.deli_nP or water quality stei,d.ard issued or
approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and. (d.), 304"b) (2), a.nd_307(a) (2)
of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard
so issued or approved:
1. contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any
effluent limitation in the permit; or
2. controls any pollutant not limited in the permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any
other requirements in the Act then applicable.

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F. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate toxicity
limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other
studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental
effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a
timely manner in accordance with 15 NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division
to initiate action to revoke the permit.

May 14, 1934
fir. iIoseeph 7, Oliver
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For Business Services
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Caldwell County' Schools
P. A. Box 1590
Lenoir, North Carolina 38645
SUBJECT: Permit No. NCO041157
Authorization to Construct
Caldwell County Schools
Dudley Shoals Elementary School
Treatment Plant Modifications
Caldwell County
Door ter. Oliver:
The final piaerwt and specification* for the subjact project have been revieved
and found to be satisfactory. Authorfsattos Is hereby Sranted for the construction
of waasr<tavater treatment plant nodifiesations co* slating of the addition of a :sand
lilteesr' reecirculsation, system, chlorins contact baaain and a cascade: aeration system
to sa3rve t11a Dudley Shoals Zle nuatary School.
This is a Class I Wastewater ` raatmat Facility and the person.in responsible
charge must hold a valid Grade I Certificate.
This Auti;orl=tloa to Construct $hsi.1l be subject to rebvocstian unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions
and limitations specified In Permit No. KC0041157.'
If -applicable, euarlosesd Is as copy of UPC Form #50 "Coat of Wastewater Treatment
Works." This form is to be completed and returned to this office within thirty
(30) days after the projQct Is completed..,
One (1) set of approvad piano avA specifications Is being forwarded to you.
Yours very tram ,
original Signed By
A. C. TURNAGE, JR.
Hall S. Grigg, Director
Division of Znvirora antast Management
Enclosures
cc Caldwo ll County Health Departmmt-
Fir. Walter To Jou*se, P.E.
Fir. �tichard Peace
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Mr, David G. Porter, Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
P.O. Box 1590
Lenoir, Nortth.Carolina 28645
Subject: Caldwell County Schools
Dudley Shoals Elementary School
Treatment Plant Plaodifications
Caldwell County
Dear Mr, Porters.
With reference to the above mentioned project, the following items must be
resolved prior to issuing an Authorization to Constets
1. The site plan should contain the following information: Existing pipe
locations and sizes, existing facilities and details of .each, 100 year
flood elevation, all property lines, rights of ways if effluent pipe
extends off'of the school property, area lighting, fence around the
sand filter, and drainage patterns to insure surface water diversion
around the facilities.
2. The method of sludge disposal should be outlined for our review.
3. Based onthe criteria used by .this office for review of siphons, pumps.
and intermittent sand filters, dual units should be provided. You are
requested to contact sir. Dick Peace, Regional Supervisor, Mooresville
Regional Office [phone] to determine If dual units will be required.
4. The size of replacement sand should be specified and a requirement to
submit. a sample from the source and once -the sand is placed to the
.state for approval should be included.
5. . A rough check of the Cascade Aeration System indicates that a total fall
h#ght of approximately 8.5 feet is required to obtain a 6C0 mg/1 D.O.
Please check this requirement against FPA'a "U rpg ads of Existing
Wastevaater Treatment. Plants."
6. Please forward calculations i'lliustrating'•thes ability of the proposed
system to obtain a BOD5 concentration of 17 mg/l and an ammonia.
concentration _of 9.0 mg/l.
7. A Headwall and Flap Gate is.suggested at the discharge point.--

Mr. David G. Porter,; Superintendent -
March 25, 1980
Page 2
8. Dual Recirculation Pins should be provided. Additionally, the rated
GPM and TDH should be given for each pump.
9. The detail of the Recirculation Pump Station calls for a 2-inch force
main while the site plan illustrates a 1 1/2-inch main. Which eras is
correct?
10. Provisions should be made for flow measurement.
if there are any questions concerning thie project, please coutac?:the
Engineering Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
Lee,Flemin Jr:, Supervisor
W.. ge
State Engineering Unit
cc: Mr: Dick Pence.
Mr. Walter T.- Jones, P.E.

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